2012 Windham World Cup
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Yeah in practice he hit his head pretty hard and was disoriented for a few minutes. I bet he had to have a slight concussion, especially after his race crash, the visor was almost ripped off.
Yeah man..........don't use that helmet. Please 
Yeeah on second thought Ill retire it to the shop wall, too big anyway. Ill throw up a pic tonight. Good looking out
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It sounded like he was just waiting to bring up products be his sponsors or not.
Just to clarify sounding like Ricky Bobby is a compliment.
Ah I don't think thats the case, merely commenting on stuff he knows about I guess. Its cool finding out more about these pros while their in the commentary box. I still miss Barel's detailed analysis of each of the rider's suspension settings and braking points. That guy was a guru.
Monk Dawg acting professional as usual
I'd rather loose my chain than have it jamming my cranks in an uncomfortable position.
If the rules read as they do, why bother taping anything but inside corners on any course? She was definitely on a ripper of a run, but she got squirly and ended up off course with no penalty. I don't know, seems kinda strange to me. Awesome racing for sure. That track looked so gnarly compared to the last 2 years. I can't believe how close Gwin came to throwing it away on Peatys plunge.
Except for that 4 second penalty.
And OMG, a chain fvcked up on a DH bike!! What in the world will happen next??? Tires just loosing air?? AAGGHHHHH run for the hillz!!!!
This was so exciting, not only for Gwin's win but Downhill Racing in America. We've come a long way in the past few years thanks to Windham and Gwin.
sums it up, in my view.
The tape stops fanatical photographers from using peer pressure on our athletes to imbibe carbonated alcoholic beverages.
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Not sure about the WC guys but it is easier to ride for me if the course is taped.
Prefect example. Barel talks about suspension settings and braking points and Lopes talks about blue lens in Oakley goggles.
However, on the whole I think the redbull coverage is way better than Freecaster.
He does not know that. He only owns one t-shirt and it is a t-shirt with a picture on it of Brian Lopes not wearing a t-shirt.
You know I can't prove you wrong because I cannot find two separate photos of lopes with a shirt on.
stop it guys
Coverage or broadcast? Broadcast is better but the trackwalks by warner on freecaster were way more entertaining, he was more entertaining in general and riders actually got into the booth after their race run (CG and Jill for example)
I'll say broadcast. I think there are more and better cameras (Ft. Bill excluded). The slow mo of the riders in the rock gardens in between runs was awesome.
I agree. Less information and real time feedback coming out of the coverage now. They should have more guests, and maybe a 3 man booth from time to time, that might elicit more interesting conversation.
I think is was great coverage overall. And careful, if we complain too much, they might put that Rocky Roads interviewer in the booth!!!
Awesome race! A few extra pics and more
www.sicklines.com/events/2012-windham-world-cup-dh-course-uci-dh-5/
www.sicklines.com/events/2012-windham-world-cup-dh-course-uci-dh-5/
Ripping a shirt off requires one to put a shirt on in the first place.
You must be thinking of hulk hogan.
What can us riders do to push for a renewal of Windham's contract? I want a race in 2013.
A Rob Warner talkie cam down the track would be great to see again. Remember his run down Val Di Sole a couple years ago where he was bitching and moaning the whole way??? hahahaha
http://instagram.com/p/MolBfJxi3p/
How someone can get up after a crash like this, is beyond me...
Tough as nails
How someone can get up after a crash like this, is beyond me...
Tough as nails
Well, like Lacondeguy he has the ideal build for that.
After seeing that picture, and the one showing the dents on the top of his helmet, I can't believe he got up and finished his run.
Mucho Respecto
I was in the top steep section during the race (it was cool and breezey up there). I only saw the top 40 or so come through. About 6-7 riders laid it down in that hard left had scoop turn. Once you dump it there you end having to run then hopping back on your bike. Gwin didn't dump it but he had to pull his foot out and stab the ground, he definitely lost momentum and a few pedal strokes.
Not sure why the UCI never put a camera in that section. One camera on the right hand corner and you could see the corner i'm talking about and then the entire steep chute, maybe it's a cable routing issue or something....
Not sure why the UCI never put a camera in that section. One camera on the right hand corner and you could see the corner i'm talking about and then the entire steep chute, maybe it's a cable routing issue or something....
You talking about right above the first rock drop?
Yes....the left-hander, then there's the right hander into the rock drop.
Also, Sam Hill was the only racer with an Alternate line off the rock drop. He landed far right and set-up better for those hard corners in the chute. He was looked very efficient. Saw him do it his last practice run also, but was very slow...in the race he was quick off it. Saw gwin in practice agressively roll that drop also, he pushed down it real hard. Was the only person i saw do that......in the race he hucked the same line as everyone else. Dann Hart hucked it a good 2 feet farther than anyone i saw...not sure that was an advantage though...
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Cant Climb, I know what section you're talking about. I was also up there for all of the woman and like the first five men. Then started to work my way down. I was also interested to see how all the riders would come out of that left hand berm then set up to go right down over the rock drop. All woman except for Rachael just rolled over the rock which still could be pretty fast. I wanted to see how the top 20 or so riders took that section but just decided to work my way down the hill.
Also, kinda surprised the road gap in the middle of the course didnt make the live feed because that was a killer section. The speed the riders were carrying after the landing was pretty awesome. And the dj and crowd hanging there made it even a bit more lively.
I made a little thumb edit on my phone here from my perspective over the weekend. Such a good time! We rode motorcycles 550 miles round trip to get up to the mountain which just capped off a killer weekend. Cup riders were shredding that track!
[video]http://www.facebook.com/v/4273656206705[/video]
Also, kinda surprised the road gap in the middle of the course didnt make the live feed because that was a killer section. The speed the riders were carrying after the landing was pretty awesome. And the dj and crowd hanging there made it even a bit more lively.
I made a little thumb edit on my phone here from my perspective over the weekend. Such a good time! We rode motorcycles 550 miles round trip to get up to the mountain which just capped off a killer weekend. Cup riders were shredding that track!
[video]http://www.facebook.com/v/4273656206705[/video]
Show up and race the ESC race on the WC Track July 15th. They are looking really close at this.