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And what about 4X quali results? doesn't anyone care about the tremendous sport of 4x??
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And what about 4X quali results? doesn't anyone care about the tremendous sport of 4x??
Is there any interviews (cut, freecaster, dirt, etc...) of Mitch? I am curious to know how he got there to austria (finances wise), who he is traveling with, his goals for the weekend, etc...
The last couple vids of practice posted, looks like Mick is struggling hard on the track? thoughts?
And interviewers, enough with the 'points' questions, good lord, it is as bad as the 'pedalling' topic at worlds.
And interviewers, enough with the 'points' questions, good lord, it is as bad as the 'pedalling' topic at worlds.
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Hellz yeah. Local ripper killin it and he's only getting faster. That kid is sick.
i know he did one of the Betteride clinics a while back. This is only his first real year racing. He'll get faster. Kid is super sick. Makes me sad when i see him ride just because i feel so damn slow.
phuckin' eh about the questions, holy yawners! mick definitely looks out of sorts, he usually seems to excel in the gnar power tracks....hope he can put it together, been hoping he could get a win all year, but its definitely looking doubtful.
Here's a freecaster clip with him before Worlds:
http://freecaster.tv/live/mtb/1007130/uci-mountain-bike-world-championship-dh-4x
He's in Austria with his dad, who's helped run his career (long time bmx family), and with Nick Hadley - another Utah Junior with a lot of talent. Self funded... running Canfield Bikes and will hopefully stay on them next year.
If a Sunday rode aswell as the Summum I'd have bought one !
Mitch qualified 11th in 4X only USA rider I could see in the final 64 out 100+
So, are you calling a mechanical or is Hill crashing?
Hey, it could happen...that's why the run the race!
He has a coach! Gene Hamilton of Betterride.net ...
Have to be a mechanical. Even with a crash, Hill would probably still get 2nd or 3rd.So, are you calling a mechanical or is Hill crashing?
Hey, it could happen...that's why the run the race!
Freak.
Yeah, for him to finish out of the top-5 on THIS track would take a combination of both scenarios and then some, methinks.
What is the weather forecast for raceday?
Dirt TV qualy:
http://dirtmag.co.uk/news/category/videos/dirttvschladming-friday-qualifying/dirt-1235772.html
HOLY crap, look how quick Brendog is through the rooty section at 5:12!
http://dirtmag.co.uk/news/category/videos/dirttvschladming-friday-qualifying/dirt-1235772.html
HOLY crap, look how quick Brendog is through the rooty section at 5:12!
So Gwin'd gonna pull 13+ seconds out of nowhere is he?
Patriotism mixed with optimism mixed with booze?
As Seb says Bren looks insanely fast in that clip - looks like it's gonna be between 2 guys and they're both on the same bike
Some more photos from a fairly ****-hot UK photographer who's made the trip out:
http://jacobgibbinsdotcodotuk.blogspot.com/
http://jacobgibbinsdotcodotuk.blogspot.com/
Some great stuff in there, thanks Seb!
Heh, yup. It's part of the game.
BTW it's sunny and hot here today. So much for the predicted **** weather! Men's Xc callups is on now and the place is starting to fill up with spectators and empty beer glasses. Tomorrow should be one hell of a show.
Man, how cool would it be to be a 17 year old in Austria with your pops, doing what you love? Lucky kid.
That's awesome that Nick is out there. I still remember when we all called him "Lil Nick". Not so little anymore. Dude is a ripper.
I think Canfields might have a hard time holding on to Mitch. He'll probably be getting hit up by some of the big companies with some pretty good deals. I've heard some rumors already.
Minnaar's one life fanclub are all here, and are currently out creating a ruckus for the XC riders with all sorts of horns and beers. Excellent. 32c and one of them has on tights and a fluorescent wool beanie.
For the record...Mitch isn't with his dad. With limited funds, his dad had to send him off with another local family (Nick Hadley and his parents). I have spoken with his dad daily and it's killing him to be home. I hope this kid can get an out of industry sponsor to back him and throw some money his way. The fact that he was the 3rd fastest junior to qualify...and to catch his 30 sec guy, then crash while trying to pass him. Get up, then crash again...and still qualify 40th. Damn.
To the first guy, yes, yes, yes, and yes.So, are you calling a mechanical or is Hill crashing?
Hey, it could happen...that's why the run the race!
To the second, Hill seems to have a new hobby of crashing out on courses that he can really shine on.
Goodness gracious. Fairclough is fvcking KILLING it. That Dirt video was nuts!
Once in 5 or 6 years hardy makes it a hobby. Seems he's had a ton of close 2nds on tracks he excells on, but that wins overall titles.
With the exception of Andorra 09 and Canberra 08 I think the last podium hi missed was Brazil 06?
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Lol, seriously...they need to get their **** together or step aside.I'm gonna bitchslap freecaster so hard if they feck this up again
Isn't the 4X supposed to start right now?
damnit freecaster..
