HAHAHA very true! Where are the pics man?The major difference is that these jumps seem safe, and well built. The big bear coffin jumps were not even close to safe OR well built.
HAHAHA very true! Where are the pics man?The major difference is that these jumps seem safe, and well built. The big bear coffin jumps were not even close to safe OR well built.
check out the 1:11 minute mark in this vid if you want the visual stik Pro DH Jumps & MTX Practice - 2009 U.S. National Champs on VimeoSome funny stuff from SRAM dirttales.com site
Today went well accept for the big giant huge jumps at the bottom of the Pro Dh course that jacked Voreis's foot, Eric Carter said I'll race the super D instead, and carnage from the pro's that should be semi pro's. Problem is there's a double with a 50 foot gap and the wind is deciding where you land. Palmer had a close one that scared the crap out of him but he pulled up at the last second and made it. I heard that if your feeling that your going way to fast into the jump you'll still barely make it.....scarey. There's handis walking around everywhere and the ambulance has been busy.
They make it pretty dramatic, it's not nearly that bad and many of the injuries are from the amateur course which is gnarly for experts.Some funny stuff from SRAM dirttales.com site
Today went well accept for the big giant huge jumps at the bottom of the Pro Dh course that jacked Voreis's foot, Eric Carter said I'll race the super D instead, and carnage from the pro's that should be semi pro's. Problem is there's a double with a 50 foot gap and the wind is deciding where you land. Palmer had a close one that scared the crap out of him but he pulled up at the last second and made it. I heard that if your feeling that your going way to fast into the jump you'll still barely make it.....scarey. There's handis walking around everywhere and the ambulance has been busy.
"Ummmm.... our cranks could snap like toothpicks what should we do? Quick call marketing and ask. They said to make it sound scary and consumers won't know the difference. Ok cool makes sense, post it on the site ASAP."They make it pretty dramatic, it's not nearly that bad and many of the injuries are from the amateur course which is gnarly for experts.
Dunno about the jumps, but I liked this quote on the description for the video:check out the 1:11 minute mark in this vid if you want the visual stik http://vimeo.com/5633741
jackie and lisa jumped in practice. race is tomorrow. jumps are fine and so many people are stoked. some aren't. bummer for them.In practice, or do pro women race today??
I think you should take a better.look at the WC tracks then. I quit watching the World Cup races because those tracks are all exactly the friggin same. And this breath of freshness came from the US, damnit! About time!
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Good to hear dave...would you consider this a bigger succes than us open? As far as what the premier US event will be this year.I think you should take a better.look at the WC tracks then
Sol vista crew did a great job on a small hill and the track and jumps all work well... It is funny to hear all the BS being sprayed by people who are not even here
The vibe on track is great and all the top guys are loving it. Spectators are plenty and the event has an awesome atmosphere
Honestly.Sol vista crew did a great job on a small hill and the track and jumps all work well... It is funny to hear all the BS being sprayed by people who are not even here
I am not one torank one awesome event against another... They are both pretty good (though I prefer the sol vista track)Good to hear dave...would you consider this a bigger succes than us open? As far as what the premier US event will be this year.
If anything_ this race is getting buzz, which is more than can be said for past natl champs
Curt, mountain bike racing racing doesn't often reflect real mountain bike riding. Cruising in the woods on some tech and racing are, and should be, totally different. I think 50 footers on a pro course for national champs is a pretty legit feature. It takes more balls than skill, sure. But this track looks like a pretty good blend; you gotta have your corners down, blaze the rocks, pedal and send it. The most talented rider is gonna win it, not just someone who can jump.when did mountian bike racing become downhill track racing? just add a twister and you'd have a moto track. give me the gnar rocks, super steeps, two wheel slides (NOT SKIDS) and drops anyday. MTB racing is becoming a joke. sure go ahead and rip me a new one now as you do some stupid "BMX trick" on your stupid huge jump but just remember that I was hitting 10' drops on my full rigid bike when most of you were in diapers. and I can still rip it up more than many people on RM (not all or most but many, and I'm happy with that at my age). come for a ride I'll even ride my 1990 rigid pink mongoose and show you that "going big" isn't the only way to have fun on a MTB, not good enough? well I'll take you to some 20' drops with my demo and see what you think of that. This is my brother in law, I jump this.
Fair play...good luck tomm.I am not one torank one awesome event against another... They are both pretty good (though I prefer the sol vista track)
It is however far an above any "national" race the US has had in years
Saw steve jones from dirt out snapping pics so there must be a bit of buzz about the event elsewhere
can we atleast get a top 4?mitch ropelato and jill kintner won mtx tonight.
usa cycling decided not to run the pro drop gate about an hour before qualifying. bigfoot (the race promoter responsible for the gate operation) had tech problems with the gate, so the solution was to go with a manual gate drop (no cadence). most riders agreed that was good. USA cycling came in and said this is a world's qualifier, therefore a cadence is required, so all pros started on the "amateur" gate. it is what it is.
pic of crowd from a few minutes ago...HUGE! mitch ropelato owns and so does jill. regardless of the gate issue, it was a fun race.
davetrump, good to meet ya today.
Apparently USA cycling had some issue with the original pro start...NO drop in???
Lisa and Jackie are awesome huge props to those girls. Correct me if i'm wrong but i dont think either of them get paid to ride, or have male teamates to help them. Hats off to how those girls step up.jackie and lisa jumped in practice. race is tomorrow. jumps are fine and so many people are stoked. some aren't. bummer for them.
man i dont blame you...that must have been horrible to see.Just reading some of the posts about the jumps,,,and to the posters who mentioned big bear in 2003. The big bear jumps in 2003 were built by a 17 year old snowboarder who the had zero clue how to build jumps for mtb. I was at the scene when That horrible accident happened and i sold my bike a week later and have not raced a big event since. Dont compare this event to big bear 03, it's not the same in any way.
was that a Commencal at the end taking that abuse?embedded for her pleasure...can't wait for the race!
Nice work spomer! Great to see palmer! Love 1:15 and the bar hump/look @ the end.embedded for her pleasure...can't wait for the race!
yep super young, nice kid but had no clue.man i dont blame you...that must have been horrible to see.
were they really built by some 17 year punter?