[Ridemonkey.com]

The 2010 World Cup Finals are underway, who's your money on? Gee, Greg and Blenki lead the standings for the men, while it's an all French medal count at the moment for the women. Jonnier leads, then Ragot and finally Pugin.
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The track seems to have a good mix of tech and speed, rocks and trees, tight and open. Welcome back to the USA, World Cup!

 

[slyfink]

Ragot ftw...

 

[DHPeteinSC]

Gwinny!!!!!!!!!

 

[craftbrewed]

Here's my top 5:

1. Gwin
2. Minnar
3. Gee
4. Blenky
5. Smith
Spoilers: Hill and Peat

It's a toss up really there are a lot of fast riders right now. Can't f-in wait to see these guys in person.

 

[al-irl]

think hill might spoil the party, hope Minnar gets the overall

 

[jonKranked]

vid from today's practice

 

[monkeyfcuker]

Come on Gee!!


1 2 ATHERTON Gee GBR19850226 COM 1007
2 1 MINNAAR Greg RSA19811113 SCB 1000
3 3 BLENKINSOP Samuel NZL19881028 LPI 694
4 5 GWIN Aaron USA19871224 YET 592
5 4 FAIRCLOUGH Brendan GBR19880110 MER 526
6 12 BEAUMONT Marc GBR19840925 GTB 518
7 6 COLE Cameron NZL19880203 TMR 450
8 8 LEHIKOINEN Matti FIN19840419 CRC 415
9 11 PEAT Steve GBR19740617 SCB 415
10 7 PEDEMANAUD Fabien FRA19840612 STT 413
11 13 HART Danny GBR19910920 GFT 405
12 17 SMITH Steve CAN19891125 MSE 370
13 9 SPAGNOLO Damien FRA19850428 MFT 356
14 23 NEETHLING Andrew RSA19840805 TRK 354
15 10 LEOV Justin NZL19841020 TRK 327
16 14 O'CONNOR Shaun AUS19910713 KPB 323
17 15 SIMMONDS Matthew GBR19870520 CRC 315
18 18 HANNAH Michael AUS19831121 GTB 314
19 16 BEER Nick SUI19870917 STT 311
20 19 ATKINSON Bryn AUS19821209 302

Link to the points,

http://www.uci.ch/templates/BUILTIN-NOFRAMES/Template1/layout.asp?MenuId=MTU5MjE&LangId=1

 

[ZoRo]

Nice preview of the 4x track

There is one big *ucking double at the end, but the set up with the smaller double seems good and the jump well made.

All and all, I think this track really is nice and should provide some good racing.

 

[craftbrewed]

Looks like 4 out of 5 for the timed practice.

 

[mattmatt86]

I'm gonna say Sik Mik for the win. I feel like he is due and the track seems like it suites his style.

 

[dump]

That course looks really good. I love the rough/rocky elements.

 

[thom9719]

Just got this from Kintner's blog.

Only real thing I heard from practice was that Minnaar hit a tree and had to go to hospital, hope nothing broken. He’ll be back if is all good, fingers crossed.

-KT

 

[William42]

Just got this from Kintner's blog.



-KT

ouch, that would be a disappointing end to an awesome points race.

 

[Dogboy]

Stoked to see Sam back out there. Looking forward to an awesome season finale.

 

[mgy]

Gwin looked super fast and focused today, really impressive! Minnaar definitely hurt is arm elbow and went to the hospital, not sure how bad/what the injury is. Steve Smith was also looking really fast as well as Beaumont and Danny Hart. The track is drying out pretty quickly so I think a lot of the top guns were holding back and just scoping lines. Hill did one run that I saw and was just cruising.

 

[Banshee Rider]

Wow, I actually think I'm going to watch the 4X for a change. That course looks impressive!

 

[Eastern States Cup]

 

[thom9719]

MTB cut video from day 1 is up.

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/156492/

-KT

 

[IH8Rice]

finally made it back from Highland and back at Platty now....cant wait to head over there tomorrow

 

[Pip3r]

Man I really hope Greg isnt seriously hurt! Want to see this one go down clean mano y mano! I am pulling for Gee for the overall but would be amazing to see gwin take a win. Cant wait to get over there!

 

[JCL]

Hopefully Greg is okay but either way I think the momentum has to be with Gee. He looked otherworldly fast during Crankworx.

 

[jutny]

hittin the road tonight when my buddies get out of work. So pumped!!

 

[jonKranked]

leaving around noon so i can hit afternoon practice for the citizens race. good times fo sho!

 

[Inclag]

Be fitting to see Gwin take it on home soil. Bet the guy is super focused.

BTW, Sticky???

 

[bizutch]

If Gm is hurt, setup will favor Gee. Both will treat it like Worlds and take every chance and ride over the edge. No way either can make a "clean" run. Now that...is pressure!

 

[aaronjb]

From the slideshow on VitalMTB: What the hell is that piece of hardware in Sam Hill's face? Has he always had that?

 

[Pegboy]

I'm not there so I am kinda talking out of my ass, but it looks like that rock drop/kicker points you right at a tree and needs to be hit slow...kind of odd set in that spot. I wonder if that is where GM hit.?

 

[Fool]

I'm not there so I am kinda talking out of my ass, but it looks like that rock drop/kicker points you right at a tree and needs to be hit slow...kind of odd set in that spot. I wonder if that is where GM hit.?

Litter Vital said it happened on the drop at the bottom of the track.

 

[William42]

http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Windham-World-Cup-Day-2,1546/Greg-Minnaar,10640/sspomer,2

 

[John P.]

Jesus, Freecaster is already crapping out when I try to watch the course walk. This does not bode well for the race broadcast. :-/

 

[CBJ]

When does the race start Sunday. Trying to figure out if I can do a couple of hours at Plattekill before heading to Windham Sunday.

 

[bizutch]

wow...I'm so confused by what Gracia is doing this year on the circuit? What's the purpose of the Brigade? Can't believe he can't still stomp a mud hole in the World Cup. Even looked like he might be wearing flats?

 

[jonKranked]

When does the race start Sunday. Trying to figure out if I can do a couple of hours at Plattekill before heading to Windham Sunday.

women start at 1:15, men at 2:00.

 

[aaronjb]

wow...I'm so confused by what Gracia is doing this year on the circuit? What's the purpose of the Brigade? Can't believe he can't still stomp a mud hole in the World Cup. Even looked like he might be wearing flats?

I've been wondering this as well. The Windham course does have some air time, though, so maybe he can get his sponsors on camera with a fancy jump or two.

 

[Gunner]

Jesus, Freecaster is already crapping out when I try to watch the course walk. This does not bode well for the race broadcast. :-/

same for me. all i can get to load is the hilarious shot of Warner munchin a burger

 

[Total Heckler]

same for me. all i can get to load is the hilarious shot of Warner munchin a burger

Ditto.

Maybe they are working out the kinks today?

 

[epic]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that can't watch the course walk. Is anybody streaming quali or do we only get live timing?

 

[monkeyfcuker]

Any news on Minaar?? That fecking sucks, was really hoping for mega close last race

 

[Sandwich]

oh....THERE's the rocks

 

[sikocycles]

When does the race start Sunday. Trying to figure out if I can do a couple of hours at Plattekill before heading to Windham Sunday.

Thinking about the same. How far is Windham fro Plattekill?