It is looking like sam is poised to dominate the world cup scene the same way that nico did back in the 90's. If not more... Will nico still be the greatest, or will sammy be ricky while nico takes the role of mcgrath? either way, it's great to watch.
Sam Hill, the new alien?
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I think Sam has a few more years of butt-kicking to do before people can start comparing him to Nico
agreed... lts of guys go on hot streaks for a while, minnaar, peat, barrel, etc.
though sam apears to be at a level above everyone else at the moment (and will most likely stay there for a while)... Nico did it for years and years. 10 world champ titles, multiple world cup titles, and the most wins ever
one good season does not compare to the career of dominanace that Nico seved up to everyone... but Hill looks like the guy most likely to go that route, and he is young enough to go the distance still.
At least he's green!
This thread might go down the potty.......
Random Fact About Sam Hill:
- On Austrailian toilets Sam Hill spins counter-clockwise.
(Cant Climb): ... ya made it too easy man... :biggrin:
- On Austrailian toilets Sam Hill spins counter-clockwise.
(Cant Climb): ... ya made it too easy man... :biggrin:
well said
Australias spin on toilets...?.....
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luelling
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One nasty crash can take the wind out of a riders sails. The amazing thing about Nico was how he performed time and again and kept from getting injured or getting too many mechanicals.
not counting the 2 seasons he had to sit out the majority of the world cup season due to injury. . . of course it didn't keep him from winning the world champs those years, which on at least one occasion was his first race back.
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luelling
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I recall one year he had to, broken wrist I believe. Like you said though, he still came back and won worlds
Nico's record speaks for itself but I would say that maybe now the competition is a lot stronger. (not to take away from the riders of the 90's). I would have to say Sam's competition is a lot stronger. On any given day 20 or so rider's could throw together a great run to come out on top in a World Cup. Anyway, just something to think about, the difference in competition that is from Nico's years to the present.
4 or 5 i think...don't quote me on that though. overalls he doesn't have one yet and right now he only has only won the world champ jersey once... he did get rainbow jersey in jrs. too right?
The fanboys are out in force tonight. 
I love Sam Hill
I love Sam Hill more than you.
No I love Sam Hill more than you.
I want Sam Hill's babies.
Sam Hill can cure cancer.
Sam Hill is the second coming.
I saw him first.
No I saw him first.
The guy's a damn good bike rider, almost undoubtedly "the best" right now but to compare him to those gone by when they have barely ridden against each other is ludicrous. It's also ludicrous to say there are 20 guys that could win a World Cup, when was the last time anyone new won on a level playing field? It's about 1 a year at most.
You guys are sooo wierd.
I love Sam Hill
I love Sam Hill more than you.
No I love Sam Hill more than you.
I want Sam Hill's babies.
Sam Hill can cure cancer.
Sam Hill is the second coming.
I saw him first.
No I saw him first.
The guy's a damn good bike rider, almost undoubtedly "the best" right now but to compare him to those gone by when they have barely ridden against each other is ludicrous. It's also ludicrous to say there are 20 guys that could win a World Cup, when was the last time anyone new won on a level playing field? It's about 1 a year at most.
You guys are sooo wierd.
considering hill was a jr in 2003. he will overthrow nico. but i'm still a die hard peaty fan. boo sam go peat