That off camber rock slab section looks crazy. I can't wait to see the top guys hitting that. It will surely be a lesson in bike handling skills.
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Got a day 1 video up on dirt http://www.dirtmag.co.uk/news/category/videos/dirttv-bromont-world-cup-day-1/dirt-1231742.htmlLooking forward to follow this on freecaster.
Any pics of the track, riders preparing and so on?
Rain has stopped now, chairlift is running and a few riders are heading up for practise.
radicalness! you guys are killing it with coverage...i love it!
All of this good WC coverage is turning me into an addict. I feel like a fiend checking back every few minutes for the possibility of photos, videos or other reports. Good stuff!©2001;3012237 said:
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I dont know what it is but the wc this year seem more exciting...
It's the fact that wins are a little less predictable this season...always makes things more exciting.
Yes it is definitely more exciting watching world cup races.
Unfortunately, until digital cameras are as cheap as I-pods, we'll never get to see an entire race run from top to bottom.
That said, I'm really satisfied with what we've been getting with these Freecaster broadcasts. I agreed with those who said we didn't see as much of the course at Mt Ste Anne but that's just the way it goes. Seeing snippets of exciting sections, the rider crossing the line (with the time shown), and the reaction of the crowd is pretty damn cool. I had stopped following racing with the same sort of excitement because everything was always second hand information. Pics and narrative are great but being able to see it, even in a truncated form, is amazing.
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they are. helmet cams can be had for 200 bucks. those give you top to bottoms.
live feed cameras and stuff are a bit more pricey still though.
also- i dont think you would want to see a run top to bottom, there are big chunks of most courses that dont show for crap on video, they just dont look good.
Leaving right now !!!! Bromont in 4 hours yahooooo !!!!!!
There is a freecaster Iphone page. It isn't 100% yet, so only some section/videos play. Just open the site up in safari mobile.Any of the live sites use quicktime players as opposed to flash?
(Spot the guy who just got an iPhone and is hoping there'll be 3G coverage at the race he's at this weekendDamn thing doesn't work with flash yet though
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enjoy the wetness from sven and flipper...
that is soooo legit©2001;3012646 said:enjoy the wetness from sven and flipper...
edit: litter rocks my F-*Cking socks
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giggitygiggity!©2001;3012646 said:enjoy the wetness from sven and flipper...
Great shot, love corner shots and Peaty is right up there!©2001;3012646 said:enjoy the wetness from sven and flipper...
Is he in like...old man comfort sneakers?? I don't see any velcro, though...
maybe someone could quote that photo again?
or just watch this 20k times for me.
Dirt Mag website:
http://www.dirtmag.co.uk/news/category/events/dirttv-bromont-world-cup-day-2/dirt-1231753.html
Straight to the video:
http://tv.mpora.com/watch/X3geKK2Iy
Dirt Mag website:
http://www.dirtmag.co.uk/news/category/events/dirttv-bromont-world-cup-day-2/dirt-1231753.html
Straight to the video:
http://tv.mpora.com/watch/X3geKK2Iy
I would like to see:
Rennie and Kovarik pull their f*cking heads out of their asses and get back in the game, and I'd like to see CG take something seriously for 10 minutes. Plenty of time for Jackass #3 AFTER racing! This is the WC, not Sunday in the park. Everyone can have fun riding bicycles in the OFF SEASON!
And take that with a grain of salt, someone's always there to stand at the top, I'd just like to see more of these CAPABLE guys trying to occupy that space...
Rennie and Kovarik pull their f*cking heads out of their asses and get back in the game, and I'd like to see CG take something seriously for 10 minutes. Plenty of time for Jackass #3 AFTER racing! This is the WC, not Sunday in the park. Everyone can have fun riding bicycles in the OFF SEASON!
And take that with a grain of salt, someone's always there to stand at the top, I'd just like to see more of these CAPABLE guys trying to occupy that space...
if rennie can pull 7th with his head in his ass, then I he must be capable of pulling 1st AND writing a noble prize winning novel if his head wasn't in his ass!
if you want more "serious" racers on the circuit, go race and be serious.
and who knows, if you win you can be like gwin, but without the heart-throb effect gained from a giant bar hump because you were busy being serious!
if you want more "serious" racers on the circuit, go race and be serious.
and who knows, if you win you can be like gwin, but without the heart-throb effect gained from a giant bar hump because you were busy being serious!
Dont be custing out kovarik and rennie like you know there joyriding it. Kovarik has been stepping it up and with a good run is always in the contention for the top 5 same goes to rennie. While others were taking mellow runs on the all new race course, Rennie was taking every run like a race run.
However I agree with you about Cedric.............he's done for being a seroiusly contender on the wc circuit.
However I agree with you about Cedric.............he's done for being a seroiusly contender on the wc circuit.
Whatever, you know EXACTLY what I'm saying. Rennie and Kovarik both have what it takes but it doesn't seem like they're focused on taking the win right now.
And how does bar-humping a little air time NOT make you serious about the win? 10th in his first WC? Sounds pretty serious to me!
And how does bar-humping a little air time NOT make you serious about the win? 10th in his first WC? Sounds pretty serious to me!
aside from dominating the 4x until the finals and getting the bad start and tacoing his wheel. He probably could have won it two, given that he was the only guy passing people. just because he has other stuff going on with his life that means his bread and butter don't depend on how he does doesn't mean he doesn't care about racing. He's clearly still trying to win, and he's clearly not gonna change who he is because everybody else is doing it. he's ALWAYS been "the character" on the circuit. He's still a damn good racer, and I'm not gonna be surprised to see him win a 4x
Rennie threw away the DH by running the friggin 4X the day before. They had already said that anyone racing 4X was not going to be a contender for the DH the next day. Wasn't focused on the DH. And whatever, I mean he should still enjoy his job, just seems like he's not convinced he can take it.
did you watch the Dirt Mag vid... Dan was passing people. he was killing people.
cedric is party balls in the public eye but he's business time on the track.
kovarik was on pace to be top 5 at St anne until he bobbled a tear off and one of the final turns.
knowing the full story- or at least more of it- would make you sound better. come look at the level all these top guys are at and see how many of them have their heads on straight when it comes time to race.
cedric is party balls in the public eye but he's business time on the track.
kovarik was on pace to be top 5 at St anne until he bobbled a tear off and one of the final turns.
knowing the full story- or at least more of it- would make you sound better. come look at the level all these top guys are at and see how many of them have their heads on straight when it comes time to race.
Sounds great...send me a ticket! That's EXACTLY what I'm saying though: Both the cats I mentioned are fully capable. Both look killer in practice, then seem to back off or committed to just pull a decent run. I'm married with kids and gotta be to work every morning by 5, I understand self preservation just fine. But I'm also not pulling in top 5 WC times. These guys CAN. I won't be surprised when they both land in the top 5, just wishing they'd hurry up and do it! That, I believe, was the point of my 1st post.
wow. all the videos on Dirt are dang awesome!!! Helmet cam of the whole track!!
Are you talking about maribor? Because that was the only 4x Rennie has done all year. That was also 3 months ago. Rennie has put down a 4th and 7th in the last two world cups. I don't think I would call that not trying...
put in for some time off, take your wife and kids to a world cup- stand on the sidelines and watch the top guys ride. when 5 of the top ten guys have a day where they are dialed compared to the other 5 that had a mistake or two in their run, then it's not a matter of being committed. they are all committed. you have to have a perfect run to win these days. watch the dirt vid where Billy has a shot from behind Gee in the hot seat and he says "it's not going to be enough" and he knows it- and he got 3rd. how are rennie and kovarik or anyone for that matter going to stand a chance in that kind of field if they have imperfect race runs? come watch first hand. you'll gain a lot of understanding that the videos and interviews and photos have a hard time portraying.
Good point indeed. Please don't think I'm that ignorant to not understand that, I do. And both guys have been in this game for a LOOOONG time now. How old is Kovarik anyway? Off topic, I've just been wondering.
I've lost enough races now to only get a taste of what these guys are going through. I just raced last weekend and placed 20 FULL SECONDS out of the top 3 in a 3 minute average time track. That was with two stupid little mistakes. I get it. Perhaps I'm just a closet fanboy who only wants to see a bunch of 30 year olds on the podium?
And I lost by 20 seconds, that's fairly easy to live with. Atleast I know where I can make that up. I can't IMAGINE losing by mere hundredths...
People who get race results like you really have no business saying what results WC racers should/could be getting. 
Gracia on the rock jump gap thingy to wood in his party jeans. Are they seriously tight enough? he blew out the crotch this run.
Blenkinsop plays in the mud.
Blenkinsop plays in the mud.
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Whatever. I bombed, screwed it up. Took 6th and lost a little pride. I'm a bro not a pro. Ya know? Never claim to be anything but!People who get race results like you really have no business saying what results WC racers should/could be getting.
And I have all the business in the world! I love racing and want to see EVERYONE rippin it up! Besides...it was resulT, not resultS...
Nice shot of Blinky, looking good for mud whooooooooooo
you're missing the point. 7th place is a damn good result. 4th place is too. thats like saying "well, gee won at worlds, but he coulda been more focused." wtf are you talking about, these are fantastic results. notice how while they're top 10 everybody else isn't? rennie and kovarik are shredding gnar.
But at the same time I'm sure Rennie & Kovarik would probably both say "4th place is for pussies".
I donno, kovarik said his goal was was to make top 5 this year, and rennie looked pretty stoked on his 4th place at fort billiamsBut at the same time I'm sure Rennie & Kovarik would probably both say "4th place is for pussies".