Here are some shots we put together of Chris at the Fontana winter series 2008. http://bncproductions.net/mountainbikingriders.html
Chris Kovarik video clip Southridge series
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He is a MAN!
I've never seen anybody pedal like him.
I've never seen anybody pedal like him.
Nice!
Not a fan of the dual window cut thingys. I feel like I could be missing something cool happening on the opposite window of what I'm watching, and if there's nothing cool to show, then why not just cut it anyways? Sorry, that was the film major in me comming out. Sweet footage tho!
Not a fan of the dual window cut thingys. I feel like I could be missing something cool happening on the opposite window of what I'm watching, and if there's nothing cool to show, then why not just cut it anyways? Sorry, that was the film major in me comming out. Sweet footage tho!
Yes!!!!!
Awesome video!
It must have been pretty cool to see Kovarik burning up that course all winter, but am I the only one who thinks his results in major races this season might suffer as a result of him spending the winter in CA rather than Australia? I look at it this way - with most of the rest of his competition spending their winters down in Oz/NZ racing (presumably) bigger/tougher courses and deeper fields of riders, those guys have probably been pushing eachother and progressing. Meanwhile, CK's been in SoCal dominating the Southridge series and not really being pushed by anyone.
I'm as big of a Kovarik fan as anyone, so I'm not hating on him at all. I just don't understand why he (or any other aspiring world cup rider) wouldn't take every opportunity possible to step up their game by testing themselves against the best riders possible.
--JP
I'm as big of a Kovarik fan as anyone, so I'm not hating on him at all. I just don't understand why he (or any other aspiring world cup rider) wouldn't take every opportunity possible to step up their game by testing themselves against the best riders possible.
--JP
my understanding as that part of his reason for being in the US is that he is trying to gain residency or citizenship, etc
never heard of him but the guy is sick !!
Thanks for the clip.
I would think with as much experience as he has it wouldn't make a huge difference where he spends winter.
I know the reason that some of the Aussies and others are so fast is cause they race year round.
but, at some point that has to wear on you and become a disadvantage to race year round, in theory anyway.
Plus I don't think there's that much proggression going on at that level anyway, your that fast already and it's not a continuous progression of skills.
Mostly just being in tip top fitness to nail every section at maximum output.
There's always progression to be had.
friggin sweet vid !
kind of aggree, but maybe his sponsor wanted exposure in California.. the southridge tack is not a very technical track really but very very pedally, so maybe thats also what he wanted to focus on.
anyway im sure hes riding lost of other stuff.
Peaty, Minnaar, Hill, Athertons, Beaumont, Pascal, Vasquez, Vouilloz, Barel, Lehikoinen, Fairclough, Gracia . . . and the list goes on of riders who do little to no racing or traveling in the off season. Some barely even ride. There is something to be said about taking time off to re-focus. Even the guys like Rennie and Atkinson racing back in Australia say they don't take it too seriously.
I would think anybody get burned out and need a little time off from the bikes especially even more so for the pros. Southridge seems like a perfect way to get back into the grove. Also I would think he knows how fast he needs to go to beat the best so its more mental and physical preparation needed. They really only race the clock anyway as they go down one at a time.
Watching that makes me hate snow even more.... Nice footage!
Kovariks sponsor is based out of the UK
(Chain Reaction).
he sort of gives the answer in this interview.
http://www.whistlermountainbike.com/wmb/index.php?content=021308-chris-kovarik
a bunch of wins before the world cup will do wonders for his confidence
My theory:
Kovarik can approach and carry speed through just about any part of a course as anyone else, if not more. But, if you notice, it seems he doesn't like to pedal much. Being that Southridge is a more 'pedally' course, he may be trying to improve on that aspect.
Kovarik can approach and carry speed through just about any part of a course as anyone else, if not more. But, if you notice, it seems he doesn't like to pedal much. Being that Southridge is a more 'pedally' course, he may be trying to improve on that aspect.
not sure what you've been watching but pedaling has never been a problem for him. It may not look like he pedals much but that's partly because he tends to push a really big gear.
Nice watching older guys ride. Fast and control.
As far as training/racing, you have to be happy to perform well and he's probably just happier doing what he's doing. Everyone's fit, it's mostly mental at that level. Maybe he's been riding w/some cali roadies??
As far as training/racing, you have to be happy to perform well and he's probably just happier doing what he's doing. Everyone's fit, it's mostly mental at that level. Maybe he's been riding w/some cali roadies??
So if CK wins a world cup race or two this year does that mean next years Winter Series at Fontana will be packed with big name riders??????? Any chance a few of you could just be over analyzing what's going on here and maybe CK just wants to go out and race while he's staying in Southern California and it's as simple as that?
if you're on another continent or having to pay for flights back and forth, getting help from your sponsor isn't so easy.
Unconsciously, I'd say he's been able to have ALL the winter media to himself while the rest of the Aussie contingent disappears into anonymity to the world. Pretty good plus for his sponsors since I can only assume that in the next few months, the majority of US based photogs are going to have a lot of Kovarik pics printed...that pay the bills.
Unconsciously, I'd say he's been able to have ALL the winter media to himself while the rest of the Aussie contingent disappears into anonymity to the world. Pretty good plus for his sponsors since I can only assume that in the next few months, the majority of US based photogs are going to have a lot of Kovarik pics printed...that pay the bills.
He is holding the award for the men's pro over all winner for the Shimano Southridge Winter series 2008
I like the clip.I have been shooting with a Panasonic HVX and was wondering what you guys shoot with. Thanks,
oh and that made Fontana look pretty good.We use an HVX and a canon XH A1.The HVX is the way to go.No tapes, no drop outs.So we are looking at getting another HVX. ThanksI like the clip.I have been shooting with a Panasonic HVX and was wondering what you guys shoot with. Thanks,
Not every pro aussie rider attends every race in aus, Sam hill for one wasn't racing the national champs which is the aus course for this years world cup down under and also next years world champs.
Agreed 100%. At their level you cannot peak year round
Notice you said US based photogs. He has the AMERICAN winter media. Back in Australia, nobody knows how he's doing in Southridge. They're watching Rennie win national champs and what not.
Yup...American media...the kind that gets his bills paid. Unlike Rennie who's not getting any major media while back home.