WC#6 Val D' Isere (FRA)
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Interesting quali results. Looks like some folks were struggling.
Sickness!
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for the youngguns!
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for the youngguns!
Gwin was fastest to the 2nd split.
I can't imagine trying to race knowing that my sister was just taken off the mountain in a helicopter, that's a much bigger problem.
Sunday will be interesting for sure, as it certainly appears there will only be a "gnat's crotch" difference between the top guys. Gwin was the fastest at split 2, but just barely, so even if he stays upright for the race he is certainly beatable here. Continued props to Gee for the amazing results he's posted, especially given the absolute beating he has taken this year.
Hoping Tracey isn't banged up too bad and will be cheering her brother on if she's not racing herself.
Hoping Tracey isn't banged up too bad and will be cheering her brother on if she's not racing herself.
broken femur is the word.
Collar bone said another site.
Doesn't have to be a bad crash to get heli-rescued in the alps, it's just way easier. I don't know about the riders insurance, but for 30 bucks a year i got free heli rescue in whole europe.
Double sh!t. Tons of riders down this year...
This is going to be an interesting race. I think if it dumps again things could get rowdy if that dust turn to muck... 
In this case I hate to be right.
Would love to have seen her race (and all the others that are out with injuries).
Anyone know where on the course TH crashed?
He is doing the new forward launch super man.
gwinny crash.
http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Aaron-Gwins-Crash-at-Val-dIsere,14604/sspomer,2
edit to add : http://dirt.mpora.com/uci-world-cup/victors-val-disere-world-cup-qualifying-gallery.html#slide-5 looks like gwin had two crashes and took a trip to the hospital to get looked over.
http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Aaron-Gwins-Crash-at-Val-dIsere,14604/sspomer,2
edit to add : http://dirt.mpora.com/uci-world-cup/victors-val-disere-world-cup-qualifying-gallery.html#slide-5 looks like gwin had two crashes and took a trip to the hospital to get looked over.
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I read this and thought of some of the CO tracks. Crested Butte and Telluride specifically. Both tracks are on the lower, far less steep, portions of the mountains. So the terrain is definitely here, but will they ever use it?
Crap when I drive past Arapahoe Basin on my way to Keystone I look at it and think A-Basin could make a freaking great track.
Too lazy to look it up, but does anyone know if Gwin already has the points race locked up, or does he actually need to show up and compete assuming Greg and Gee will finish well?
Sadly, this season may well be remembered for all the terrible injuries more than anything else
Sadly, this season may well be remembered for all the terrible injuries more than anything else
Minnaar revolutionizing spine protection, Sniped from K. Sessler's FB:
Via Twitter:
Aaron Gwin‏@AaronGwin1
Well sometimes good runs don't end so good haha. Scraped the hand but feelin good, gonna enjoy tomorrow then give er heck on Sunday! #Braaap
Aaron Gwin‏@AaronGwin1
Well sometimes good runs don't end so good haha. Scraped the hand but feelin good, gonna enjoy tomorrow then give er heck on Sunday! #Braaap
Even the best can have a front wheel wash out.
trololololololMinnaar revolutionizing spine protection, Sniped from K. Sessler's FB:
Anyone know what the start order will be for Hill and Gwin? Also, what happened to Hill?
Minnaar revolutionizing spine protection, Sniped from K. Sessler's FB:
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Not funny!
Minnaar revolutionizing spine protection, Sniped from K. Sessler's FB:
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Not funny!
I agree. He should put the maxipads on his elbows and shins, which are much more likely to take an impact than his back. Such poor form.
Btw, in ref to Gwin, can anybody tell what front tire he is using? Looks like a sharpied DHF to me, but it might also be the Bonty version.
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surgery for a broken femur tor Tracey it seems
http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/member/DirtTV-Val-dIsere-Practice,14609/sspomer,2?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spotlight
not too many kind words on the track here either
not too many kind words on the track here either
vital quali slides : gwinjured is carrying 5 stitches in his hand into finals.
http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/2012-Val-dIsere-World-Cup-Downhill-Qualifying-Action,4060/Slideshow,0/sspomer,2
http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/2012-Val-dIsere-World-Cup-Downhill-Qualifying-Action,4060/Slideshow,0/sspomer,2
I think it's easier to just wear the damn pads than go through what some of these guys are doing to 'not' wear pads.
Was that pic real??
I wasn't referencing just that one pic. There are plenty floating around of people stuffing things in their shirts.
WC pros = Highschool girls
One of Minnaar's main sponsors makes body armor........
Not to mention everyone knew in advance that the french force you to wear them. It's silly.