funny i've never heard anyone mention that before, but yeah, the wyn hunch is certainly a distinctive style.
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Definitely. Hunched over, elbows out.
The track looks like its probably a good one to ride, but come race day it won't be the most exciting to watch. Its basically a one line track with who can stay off the brakes the most.
The pits though sounds like a mess...who planned that?
The pits though sounds like a mess...who planned that?
He's jokingly nicknamed the Seagull by the kiwi crew because of his riding position. I dunno how he does it, but he used to run his front suspension like rock hard too. Doesn't seem to slow him down much.
It looks more like a motocross track down the hill to me. Would be mad fun though, but after Lenzerheide and then this I feel for the tight, twisty DH track specialists. Worlds is at Val Di Sole though so there is that they can look forward to.
snowshoe next too...def not a mx track
As someone who has a similar body position to him (hoping to change that) I hope he keeps qualifying. I wonder how his off seasons go. He seems like those riders who tend to spend 100% of their time riding when sometimes training and being more purposeful would do more. I still hope he keeps qualifying since that means more content. Well that and he seems like a pretty great guy
Then again Coulanges moved to Morzine and that worked for him pretty well so what do I know.
Yeah,well shit is right Brother. The last time I was this Happy was Croatia. This Track suit’s him well,I was expecting a good qually. That being said,to me,this is a Tame Track. High Speed,but Tame. Those Stupid Metal Soft Sponge Bridge’s they have especially at the End are the worst I have seen? I am Fired Up,when they Say 10 Second’s,I will have Sweaty,Clamy Palm’s as if I was being interagtated for the most Important Job of my Life! Go Ginga!
Let Avy not Forget Dak who is Also very comfortable in Pumis. Coming in at #7 is another Pure Hate Rider who is Very upset from his Last Result,and ready to Break the Heart’s of All those Frenchies. I am so happy for the Team I could Spit!
Now,with that Love Fest over,I have More Thought’s for all you Race Fan’s out there.
Greenland: He said in the Track walk he was feeling Punk(sick) last week,I knew somthing was wrong? He then said Look out Bitch,Im comin. Coming in at 8th ladies and Gents,Do Not Blink on his Final Run. Avy put’s him top Five.
The Goat: Avy had a Feeling as stated on my First Post on this thread. I had to Wait to see the Final Sheet before being so Bold. I am going out on a limb,well,more like flimsy sucker growth on a Tomatoe Plant that need’s tobe Cut. Greg is 5 Second’s back,so that is Not Enough for Avy to change his mind. Greg and Ginger Top 3. Avy has no choice,I must go with my feeling.
Kolb at 10 and Hatton at 15: Yeah Boy’s get um,and Avy need‘s to check the point’s After this Race.
My Poor Troy,what happened? Everybody Calm the Fuck Down,he is not yet back to form from the injury.
Benoit: This is not good for his Overall,no points is Brutal for him right now. Bruni is back and Amery is Slaying Dragon’s. Fear Not my French Loving Fans,all we be well for him.
Avy
Surely the whole point in a multi round WORLD series should be to have diversity in tracks?
Plus. until the super tight stretch material that isn't lycra (god forbid) uniform epidemic all DHers wanted to look MOTO AF
Ah... nice to know you guys picked up on it too.
I kinda wondered if his position might be a hang up from all the hours of riding skateparks n stuff on the rear wheel of (I'd assume) tiny bikes
MOAR?
He seems like one of the fittest riders on the circuit.
Have you seen him take the piss out of the EWS E power stages skooling most of the Ebikers by riding his normal enduro bike up them?
I think he just comes across a guy who's made a good career as a professional racer and actually still loves riding bikes as much as possible. and sadly those two things don't always seem to go hand in hand.
Just watching RAW it's pretty clear it's not 100% one line.
Who can stay off the brakes the most is why we're on the edge of our seats when *Amoury sets off from the gate at each round. Well... it is for me anyway.
*insert current dominant racer of choice
Did you see that YouTube he did on his EBike where they rode to a lake and caught a Fish? Don’t know the other Rider sorry? It was Kewl. He did not even have a waterbottle?No shirt just mashin up the hill. I hope he becomes an ambassador to our sport Like the Legend Himself,Han’s. I think he is so Fit he does not Sweat? How else would he be so happy with Long Hair? Shit,if I were him,I’d be waxin enshit,you know,like a Roadie.
Than You GT.
Avy
Sorry Brother,I understand you’re water bottle comment. I have read here many a time that no water bottle was a Major No No. It does not matter to Avy,as I carry 5 Tons of water. I guess the bidon is the Model of the Bike he was on? I just thought it was kewl,No shirt,No water,let’s go.
Yes Brother,he was on a EBike,I get that. I just thought I would share my thought’s on him.
Avy
Avy, bidon is the French word for the water bottles that go in bikes. Most Europeans use that word instead of water bottle.
Yes,of course of they do. Thank You for the lesson. Though I must say,it does sound like a good Model Name,No? Hey Gary,that would make you real happy no? “The Bidon Bitch”,No Bottle Mount’s.
Avy
I always assumed it was from a prior injury. I have a buddy with a jacked up back and he rides the same way, all hunch back style. Makes it seem like his bike is too small.
Wyn is also 35 now, so I doubt he cares about much other than having fun, riding and helping out folks.
Didn't he climb a mountain pass last year on his DH bike? Like fack.....
Maybe he doesn't ride with a hunchback. Perhaps we're just misinterpreting his luscious locks of hair back there.
Didn't he climb a mountain pass last year on his DH bike? Like fack.....
Maybe he doesn't ride with a hunchback. Perhaps we're just misinterpreting his luscious locks of hair back there.
No they don't.
Gary,on this “looking MOTO AF” matter. I close my Eye’s and see Sam Hill in his “MOTO Gear Outfit“. I see the One who brought it All upon us,Mr.Palmer, and I have great memories of Peaty and the rest. Savage Look,with Savage Rider’s. I love‘d it,still do.
What to me is wonderful about the Lycra,is how I See their Body Language on the Bike. You Can Not See All those Crazy Ass Body movements at Mach 12 with MOTO Gear On? To us Bike Geek’s,it’s Huge. So I like that.
I understand,it is not Lycra,but It looks like it Brother.
The One Thing that Bother’s me is: I Feel All Rider’s should where a DOT Helment. Not up for debate Rider’s. I wish UCI would make it so. I understand it is Heavy,very little Air Intake,that does not make it a good idea. I think that there is some Riders that do,but I have idea as no one speaks of it?
Avy
Troy flatted in qualis. Dunno if he's in the finals but was top 20 prior to flatting.
He's mentally fit. Absolutely crazy endurance wise - does 100km+ enduro bike days and 300km road rides regularly.
It's pretty friggen hard to qualify these days if you're not protected. Wyn was 1 second off qualifying. Thats not bad at all.
Neko through to the finals is cool - fingers crossed for him.
Oooofft... this is gnarly. poor dude
Oisin O Callaghan on Instagram: "That’s me out for awhile, broken wrist and collarbone. Wrist was dislocated but it went back in really good so let’s get this recovery on the road. I’ll be back stronger than before ❤️ @jackkclark #OO #DoubleO #ytindustries"
14K likes, 317 comments - oisinocallaghandh on July 14, 2022: "That’s me out for awhile, broken wrist and collarbone. Wrist was dislocated but it went back in really good so let’s get this recover...".
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Holy shit. That bridge claimed its first victim.
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Max's way of comforting Myriam was a total class act. Hats off for him.
This has to be the worst end section by far. Most of the riders were skidding like crazy with all the loose dust being carried onto it from the upper track.Holy shit. That bridge claimed its first victim.
JustReid on Instagram: "@remy.meier.smith hughie from final’s run Rider is okay Supported by @propain_bicycles @sixpackracing @rs_farbroller @platzangst @ixssports @ridecncpts @srammtb @rockshox @schwalbetires @newmencomponents @crosscamp_official #propain #propainbikes #uciworldcup #championships #downhillmtb #downhill #mtb #racing #rage #ragemodeon"
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Bike websites need something to label as a "con" in their reviews, instead of focusing in poorly mated suspension systems and shocks.
By the riding I would have said rear flat, but the tire didn't show it. Insert keeping it stable but underinflated?
And yeah, the Hoff with a safe run to 2nd!
missed the women but up for men's final.
that finish is an abomination, WTF were they thinking?
let's go.
that finish is an abomination, WTF were they thinking?
let's go.
holy shit, Masters needs a change of pants.
