Just wanted a update... So who is at the top of DH racing these days? What countries are standing out?
As far as bikes go who is up there?
Also parts ?
LittleBIGjumP
As far as bikes go who is up there?
Also parts ?
LittleBIGjumP
Nico.LittleBIGjumP said:Just wanted a update... So who is at the top of DH racing these days?
I would have to agree that Duncan is the top american rider nowadays. Australia puts out more top level riders then anyone. Great that Peaty is still on top after more then 10 years.rockymt21 said:Right now, South Africa (Minnaar) and Australia. France to.
But it will be interesting to see where the U.S. goes with Duncan. He seems to be on it and is still young.
thats according to the uci as of todayuci said:Rank Prev. Country Code Points
1 2 GREAT BRITAIN GBR 2711
2 1 AUSTRALIA AUS 2518
3 3 FRANCE FRA 1834
4 5 SPAIN ESP 1316
5 4 SOUTH AFRICA RSA 1207
6 6 NEW ZEALAND NZL 894
7 7 SWITZERLAND SUI 825
8 8 FINLAND FIN 711
9 9 CHILE CHI 475
10 10 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA USA 454
Don't forget Geritt Beytagh. He went to worlds last year and was third at the US Open behind Kirkaldie and Rando. An unfortunate injury has sidelined him mid season, but he right up there as top Americans. I'd like to see him compete at the WC level.jonnynails said:I would have to agree that Duncan is the top american rider nowadays.
Wow - getting beat by Switzerland, Finland and Chile! I don't think I really know any riders from those contries. On the other hand, probably people from other countries don't know any of the US DH riders!vitox said:thats according to the uci as of today
funny thing is that the 3 riders from chile who are responsible for that ranking (only the 3 top ranked riders from each country count towards the nations ranking) have accounts here on RM..thumper. said:Wow - getting beat by Switzerland, Finland and Chile! I don't think I really know any riders from those contries. On the other hand, probably people from other countries don't know any of the US DH riders!
The UK is doing that with 1 ski lift.Akula_7 said:The number 1 country at the moment is Great Britain and it has been like that for some time, especcially going by world rankings, they have the depth and strength in numbers that te French used to have,
although there's more than fort bill, well said.Cant Climb said:The UK is doing that with 1 ski lift.
vitox said:funny thing is that the 3 riders from chile who are responsible for that ranking (only the 3 top ranked riders from each country count towards the nations ranking) have accounts here on RM.
Peat winning that megaAvalanche race in Peru was impressive earlier in the year. He was racing some cardio freaks in that.....black noise said:Anyway I say Peat. He's been consistently dominating for a long time and he still gets to the top of the podium. Great Britain with Peat, the Athertons, Fairclough, etc etc are easily a dominant country, Australia too.
T23 said:Well first off a lot of those riders (England, french etc) get government funding to set up schools.. And alot of them race all year round hardly ever stopping, your going to improve if you could go to Austrialia or New Zealand and race during our winter ...And you were right bicycling is main stream in other countrys (here its all about the ball).....
nope although im sure he'll get a morale boost from you mentioning that. actually id say he is better at skiing than dhing. dang that made me remember he is at termas de chillan skiing and im stuck in smoggy santiago.kidwoo said:Bati?