"If you like what we did here with the live coverage, let us know." 
Sol Vista National Champs
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2.21 is the time to beat....who the is it.
rofl
wait really? top 5 someone please.
Wow...if only all sporting events were this well covered...."If you like what we did here with the live coverage, let us know."
As far as I can tell it seems like this camera is nothing more than Sol Vista's normal webcam of the lower lift and lodge area. Seems like they may have changed from the normal camera angle available on the website. BikeSolvista.com webcam is currently unavailable.
Knowing how to read a start-list would have helped...I think they had Cole Bangert commentating for a few blissful seconds
hey all things considered, some streaming is better than no streaming...I'm sure there will be plenty of pro vids coming...but at least you can see some of it....right?
I'm sorry but this is my pet peeve. Big news...the nationals will be broadcast live. Every one tunes in expecting great coverage. All you get is 3rd world video coverage and a commentator who does not know jack sh$#. What a downer.
My feelings exactly. 3rd world coverage is right. I can get the same kind of coverage viewing my local bike path with my cell phone camera.
I can see that...didn't think about the hype aspect.
Not really. Many (most?) of us are willing to spend a good chunk of change for quality coverage.
As am I. The difference being if I'm not paying for something I don't set the expectations all that high.
Here is a link to the DH results with the exception of the pro categories from today.
http://www.usacycling.org/results/index.php?year=2010&id=1666&info_id=27146
Here is a link to the DH results with the exception of the pro categories from today.
http://www.usacycling.org/results/index.php?year=2010&id=1666&info_id=27146
Pro and Cat 1 17-18 results for today are posted for your viewing enjoyment https://www.usacycling.org/results/index.php?year=2010&id=1666&info_id=27248
What? You're not a typical Spoiled American Brat? You don't think the world is owed to you because you're an American teenager/early 20s nimrod who has rich parents?
You don't belong on RideMonkey, then!
I just looked at the results. What's with all the age groups? Why would a 26 year old need to be in a different class than a 24 year old? This resulted in 20 person classes. Just stupid.
Everyone is a winner this way.
He got Canadianized some time ago....too many summers in Whistler
Mitch R. did not start?
Broken Collarbone during 4x practice on Thursday. He said that no surgery will be required to fix it. The bones are broken perfectly end to end. Just patience is what he needs. LOL. Knowing him, that's gonna be supper difficult.
I don't mean to start beef (yes I do, east v west is hilarious), but I notice that CA riders are significantly better then... well, everybody else, from the east coast to the mountain states. Also funny that of the pacnw, east coast, and MSC, we have by far the worst race series.
Go CA!
4/5 CA
7/10 CA
10/15 CA
12/20 CA
But congrats to KT for being 15th! looks like a big result, and a super rad race run for him!
Go CA!
4/5 CA
7/10 CA
10/15 CA
12/20 CA
But congrats to KT for being 15th! looks like a big result, and a super rad race run for him!
You CA's can ride in sand real good. Problem for us CO's is that Sol Vista didn't really turn into sand this bad until last weekend....and it just got worse from there.
A big thanks to Sol Vista for putting on an excellent race in spite of USAC's best efforts to the contrary.
I agree. The post Cat1/Pro qualifying Friday night riders meeting was awesome.
A few riders protested the final obstacle on the last straight close to the Finish line. USAC race director says "Due to practice time and other factors, no changes will be made to the 4x track." This is FINAL. This is my decision.Yeah right...
We wake up on Saturday morning to a small piece of equipment running on the track changing the final obstacle. I was indifferent to the change. I didn't care either way. I did think it was built a little awkward, but it's 4x racing. Challenging obstacles should be part of the track. It was difficult to see Chris Hale crash so hard at the finish area and be carried off. Then about 2 riders later watch TJ Sharp get carried off on a back board. Tons of near misses this weekend and tons of people walking around injured and some like Kathy Pruitt not so lucky. She's still in a Denver hospital. Broken Necks, Backs, Arms, Scapulas, Collarbones, Wrists, etc from both 4x & the DH tracks.
As it turned out nothing that happened on the 4x track mattered for me anyhow. I never made it past the first step up without crashing in any of the races and runs that mattered. I qualified last (7) after a crash. I finished 5th out of 5 (2 Dropped out after qualifying) in Cat1 30-39 because of a crash in my first semi. It can't get any worse than last place. Needless to say it was a humbling weekend for me. It stinks when you can't manage to stay upright. I know I'm a better and faster rider than that. I look forward to the 2011 race season. I hope to see 4x back again.
what was the final obstacle that was giving people a hard time?
Ross Milan won 4x. He's from Denver. Aaron Gwin won DH and has lived in Denver for the last year. Said he's over our winters though and headed back to CA this winter.
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I was surprised by the poor turnout for AM 4X (rider and spectator), but the crowds were amazing for Pro 4X. Regardless of how riders feel about gated racing, the crowd certainly enjoyed it.
thanks.A BMX style rhythm section.
i can see how mis-timing that could get you in trouble, but it is the National Championships.
i guess enough people bitched, so the changed it. did they just knock down the rhythm section into a flat part?
They turned it into a large triple. I don't think anyone ever successfully tripled the whole thing. One person tried and a free season pass to SV was offered. But that guy crashed super hard. Everyone I saw doubled then Manual/Roll off.
I was surprised at the poor turn out for my 4x Cat1 30-39 class as well. Normally we have alot of heavy hitters in that class. Surprised me that only 8 riders registered and by the time racing began only 5 were left.
I was surprised at the poor turn out for my 4x Cat1 30-39 class as well. Normally we have alot of heavy hitters in that class. Surprised me that only 8 riders registered and by the time racing began only 5 were left.
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congrats to Leigh Donovan too! 4th place! Stik must be stoked
tough break for Strobel too
tough break for Strobel too
You guys definitely have the advantage of being able to ride all year. I think that shows.
But I'm not leaving CO, I love it here. Wait, no it sucks. You CA and Texas folks stay the EF out.
Pro DH Finals video is up.
http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/2010-US-National-Championship-DH-Finals,3157/sspomer,2
thanks to everyone who came out to shred and film and take pics and hang out. i know i had a good time!
cool little sidenote, there was a guy with a radar gun on the fast sweeper before n'damus jump. there were a couple dudes going 37mph there with most riders going in the low 30's (32mph seemed to be the average). 5mph difference is HUGE! it was also noted that a lot of riders who looked fast/ragged weren't actually going that fast. pretty cool.
http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/2010-US-National-Championship-DH-Finals,3157/sspomer,2
thanks to everyone who came out to shred and film and take pics and hang out. i know i had a good time!
cool little sidenote, there was a guy with a radar gun on the fast sweeper before n'damus jump. there were a couple dudes going 37mph there with most riders going in the low 30's (32mph seemed to be the average). 5mph difference is HUGE! it was also noted that a lot of riders who looked fast/ragged weren't actually going that fast. pretty cool.
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I had to work all weekend
