[jonKranked]

I know he will be. I just think there will be others that will bust out much larger next year. Some young guns that will actually give him a run for his money next year. Sure he'll win a race or two, but I don't think that with the likes of Brosnan, Hart, Cole, etc.. That he'll have as dominating of a season.

that'll be the case if the younger racers can get into an extremely structured program to help them focus their efforts.

but whatever happens, its good to see so many riders riding at such a high level, makes for really exciting racing because its hard to predict who's gonna do what.

 

[tuumbaq]

It'll be Gwin for the win again followed by a couple of the new kids on the block, than Gee, Minaar ...and Hill will hardly make the top 10

 

[zdubyadubya]

For the DH history buffs-- what is the closest that anyone has come to a perfect season? Did I hear right that Gwin was the first to go 5/7? Has anyone else gone approximately 70% WC and won Champs?

 

[jonKranked]

For the DH history buffs-- what is the closest that anyone has come to a perfect season? Did I hear right that Gwin was the first to go 5/7? Has anyone else gone approximately 70% WC and won Champs?

yes. He's the first to win 5 UCI DH races in a season.

 

[Dogboy]

For the DH history buffs-- what is the closest that anyone has come to a perfect season? Did I hear right that Gwin was the first to go 5/7? Has anyone else gone approximately 70% WC and won Champs?

In 2007, which was a short season, Sam won 3 out of 5 races with a 3rd and 5th in the other 2. He also won World Champs at Ft. William that year.

If there were more races in the 2007 season he probably would have won them too.

 

[bizutch]

...and Hill will hardly make the top 10

I'd be inclined to agree just knowing how nasty it will be to make that course his comeback venue. If he can hop back in there with a weak limb and pop a win off, my computer will melt from the awesomeness.

 

[jonKranked]

In 2007, which was a short season, Sam won 3 out of 5 races with a 3rd and 5th in the other 2. He also won World Champs at Ft. William that year.

that's only 60%.

but yea, i knew there was a short season a few years back, just couldn't remember which year.

 

[Dogboy]

that's only 60%.

but yea, i knew there was a short season a few years back, just couldn't remember which year.

I know the percentage. Still, just lost 2 of the races and won World Champs. No less impressive than Gwin this year.

 

[CBJ]

Wow that helmet cam run was amazing. I had no problem seeing how steep that place is. No way I would ride that in the rain.

 

[Arkayne]

My god, if that track got sloppy wet, I'd be walking or plowing straight lines into the bushes. I like Sam but there's now way a weak shoulder can handle it.

 

[William42]

just like his weak shoulder couldn't handle MSA when the injury was fresh.

I'm pretty sure his shoulder will hold up, and the story about not being able to ride xc is complete bs

 

[Ian Collins]

just like his weak shoulder couldn't handle MSA when the injury was fresh.

I'm pretty sure his shoulder will hold up, and the story about not being able to ride xc is complete bs

you're starting to sound like local MF'ing Nostradamus with all of your predictions here homeboy....

 

[aaronjb]

just like his weak shoulder couldn't handle MSA when the injury was fresh.

I'm pretty sure his shoulder will hold up, and the story about not being able to ride xc is complete bs

This, QFT, etc.

 

[William42]

you're starting to sound like local MF'ing Nostradamus with all of your predictions here homeboy....

I might have a lot of words to eat with the season RJ is having

 

[Jeremy R]

just like his weak shoulder couldn't handle MSA when the injury was fresh.

I'm pretty sure his shoulder will hold up, and the story about not being able to ride xc is complete bs

If only Dionne Warrick would have hired you, her hotline would still be in business.
Let's live in the present.
The present is Rock Jesus.
And he is on a crusade...

 

[Da Peach]

TLD needs to make a Hovercraft Rock Jesus pro model D3

 

[atrokz]

TLD needs to make a Hovercraft Rock Jesus pro model D3

Only if it comes in bobblehead size.

 

[kidwoo]

TLD needs to make a Hovercraft Rock Jesus pro model D3

Think these come in SPDs?

 

[jackalope]

If only Dionne Warrick would have hired you, her hotline would still be in business.
Let's live in the present.
The present is Rock Jesus.
And he is on a crusade...

Perhaps, but could Sam be the modern day Paunchy Pilate?

 

[Jeremy R]

Perhaps, but could Sam be the modern day Paunchy Pilate?

Perhaps indeed....

 

[jackalope]

Fixed

 

[norbar]

While i still belive Gwin has a big chance to win it Champery is a track that favors him the least since it is not realy moto style - slower and much narrower than vds.

 

[Ian Collins]

While i still belive Gwin has a big chance to win it Champery is a track that favors him the least since it is not realy moto style - slower and much narrower than vds.

dude, there was nothing moto about val di sole....nothing...save the last 300-500 yards....and he crushed there too....the guy can ride everything, and he seems to be in complete control...

 

[William42]

dude, there was nothing moto about val di sole....nothing...save the last 300-500 yards....and he crushed there too....the guy can ride everything, and he seems to be in complete control...

what he said. Rock Jesus will do just fine at champ

 

[William42]

If 5 seconds of the winning time and 2nd place count as "just fine"

 

[numerik]

What about Barel? 3 broken ribs + last DH race = mega determination. Remember, he almost won 2007 WC in Ft. Bill with broken foot!

 

[blackohio]

I wish Gwin the best of luck, but I want to see the VDS Sam 10 seconds up hold on and utterly smash everyone.

 

[scottishmark]

Wow that helmet cam run was amazing. I had no problem seeing how steep that place is. No way I would ride that in the rain.

Needs MOAR mud!

 

[norbar]

dude, there was nothing moto about val di sole....nothing...save the last 300-500 yards....and he crushed there too....the guy can ride everything, and he seems to be in complete control...

maybe the comparison to moto was out of place... sorry im high om codeine , but he mentioned he likes wide tracks and in the vds topic ppl get all wet for his wide lines. Loose style in champery might really work since it is hard to have a fluid run there.

He also mentioned he didnt like the track

 

[JohnnyC]

Whether they like the track or not, the best pros just get it done.....Gwin has more than proved he is one of those riders

 

[W4S]

Sorry for being right. RJ, while obviously the man to beat, is not a technical master by any stretch of the imagination. Kids with more skill are going to beat his time here. Mark my words.

One of the tracks that Gwin rides frequently (and Sam Hill made famous during his intense days) is very much a Champery-like track, basically exposed vertical chutes with catch berms the whole way down. the kind of track that after 5 runs, a normal rider is completely spent mentally, the kind of track where you could almost throw a rock from the top and hit the bottom of the track, it is incredibly steep. I think Gwin has far more skill than you're giving him credit, just because he hasn't been racing DH bikes for a long time doesn't mean he hasn't been riding them for quite a while.

 

[gemini2k]

One of the tracks that Gwin rides very frequently (and Sam Hill made famous during his intense days) is very much a Champery-like track, basically exposed vertical chutes with catch berms the whole way down. the kind of track that after 5 runs, a normal rider is completely spent mentally, the kind of track where you could almost throw a rock from the top and hit the bottom of the track, it is incredibly steep. I think Gwin has far more skill than you're giving him credit, just because he hasn't been racing DH bikes for a long time doesn't mean he hasn't been riding them for quite a while.

Elsinore is NOT like Champery, lets not kid ourselves.

 

[General Lee]

One of the tracks that Gwin rides very frequently (and Sam Hill made famous during his intense days) is very much a Champery-like track, basically exposed vertical chutes with catch berms the whole way down. the kind of track that after 5 runs, a normal rider is completely spent mentally, the kind of track where you could almost throw a rock from the top and hit the bottom of the track, it is incredibly steep. I think Gwin has far more skill than you're giving him credit, just because he hasn't been racing DH bikes for a long time doesn't mean he hasn't been riding them for quite a while.

I heard he rides it fackie. Both ways.

 

[epic]

For the DH history buffs-- what is the closest that anyone has come to a perfect season? Did I hear right that Gwin was the first to go 5/7? Has anyone else gone approximately 70% WC and won Champs?

Corado Herin had a heck of a season once. It seemed like he won everything, though obviously he didn't.

 

[Transcend]

Elsinore is NOT like Champery, lets not kid ourselves.

Actually, having ridden both, the style of track is very similiar. Steep with catcher berms.

The dirt, length & weather is not though, that's for sure.

 

[W4S]

Elsinore is NOT like Champery, lets not kid ourselves.

my point is that Gwin can ride a steep track like Champery with skill, the track is not over his head.

 

[Transcend]

Corado Herin had a heck of a season once. It seemed like he won everything, though obviously he didn't.

I rode the gondola with Corrado last week in VDS. He was pre running. He is still a legend!

 

[kidwoo]

I heard he rides it fackie. Both ways.

Fakie yo


Fakie



Rock Jesus transcends direction so it's irrelevant anyway. Directional preference is irrelevant to the Rock Jesus. For he is the Rock Jesus.

 

[SylentK]

I heard that gwin has actually been riding tele. You know, free your heel, ski for real shiz. Is that the way he sees the lines, tele like? Is Jesus a tele skier?! Perhaps he needs to ride my Volkl Gotamas, slightly rockered is the future my friend....

Or perhaps its from his tennis days? Lets volley for serve! Then I will smash the ball, no return for all...

 

[Manifesto]

gwin crashes, stevie smith comes first, minnaar second and hill third