World Champs - Champery 2011

[snotrag]

Anyone else looking forward to this?

Val di sole was pretty thrilling the other week. Anyone gonna step up to the plate and actually beat Aaron Gwin this year?
I'd be tempted to suggest Danny Hart might throw one down. But Also Sam Hill is back after inury (been saving himself specifically for this race?) And it could rain too - which is perfect for Hill.

The track looks mega - just seen this headcam -

http://video.mpora.com/watch/cdE9nMdPX/hd/

and these photos -
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Champery-World-Champi...







Mega, Mega Steep. Mans track this one, like the Val di Sole was.

Annoyingly its the first time its not free, on freecaster. I think I might pay though still.

For anyone whose not watched any DH on free caster before - it is EPIC coverage, and Warner and Page are the best commentating duo of any sport, anywhere. truly hilarious and entertaining - enough to make me contemplate paying for this weekend to watch it.

[ArnageWRC]

Recently got into this, mainly thanks to the excellent FreecasterTV coverage.
Can't decide which I prefer, the DH or XC.......

Actually, if they combined them then that would be insane. I know there is MTB Marathons, and also Enduro in USA seems to be taking off, which, as someone who follows Rallying/Enduro off road, would be more my thing.

[shalmaneser]

snotrag said:

Anyone else looking forward to this?

The track looks mega - just seen this headcam -

http://video.mpora.com/watch/cdE9nMdPX/hd/

That headcam footage is mental. Fair play to the boy for attempting it, he's clearly pretty handy but is having trouble!

Can't wait for the videos.

[Jimbo.]

Actually, if they combined them then that would be insane. I know there is MTB Marathons, and also Enduro in USA seems to be taking off, which, as someone who follows Rallying/Enduro off road, would be more my thing.

There's the SixSixOne Gravity Enduro Series, currently in its first year IIRC, and from what I've heard its been a massive success (weather of the first two rounds aside!)

http://www.ukgravityenduro.co.uk/public/default.as...

I really, really should've got into this, but having one weekend off in eight kinda kills it

[nessiemac]

The headcam video actually made my head spin at the bit after the wooden bridge...How steep??????

[nessiemac]

Watch this....


http://dirt.mpora.com/news/champery-worlds-helmet-...

Ex WC rider and "colourful" Freecaster commentator Rob Warner rides the course with a headcam whilst giving a running commentary. Priceless and really shows the incredible difficulty of the course.

As it's Warner it is obviously NSFW!!!!!!!

[curlie467]

ArnageWRC said:

Recently got into this, mainly thanks to the excellent FreecasterTV coverage.
Can't decide which I prefer, the DH or XC.......

Actually, if they combined them then that would be insane. I know there is MTB Marathons, and also Enduro in USA seems to be taking off, which, as someone who follows Rallying/Enduro off road, would be more my thing.

The freecaster coverage is immense and the commentator is nuts!

You just cant imagine how fast they are going to hit that track, crazy! I would hit a root and go over the bars, that is if i can make it out of the gate!

[mk1fan]

It's good to see they've put some mats on the road bridge as there was sweet Fanny Adams on it on Sunday.

Looks brilliant. I reckon I could ride it - very badly. May even crack 30-mins

[snotrag]

Daaaany! Yes! Smashed it, 11 seconds!

http://dirt.mpora.com/news/wins-gold-world-champs-...

So so pleased for him.

[chriss13]

What a run by Danny! he absolutely smashed that course!

Well chuffed for him

And it's great to see Brendan up there in fourth also.

[mk1fan]

What happened to Atherton?

3 GB riders in the top 6. Beaut

[nessiemac]

As above Danny Hart was incredible. 12 Seconds!!! Can't wait to see the video of the run...

And local boy Fairclough coming back from injury to 4th place! And not forgetting Manon Carpenter winning junior womens and it's a great day for Team GB!!!

[mk1fan]

snotrag said:

I'd be tempted to suggest Danny Hart might throw one down.

Spooky.

[snotrag]

mk1fan said:

Spooky.

He was absolutely wild at the last world cup two weeks ago, on top form.

[curlie467]

nessiemac said:

As above Danny Hart was incredible. 12 Seconds!!! Can't wait to see the video of the run...

And local boy Fairclough coming back from injury to 4th place! And not forgetting Manon Carpenter winning junior womens and it's a great day for Team GB!!!

Ridiculous run! Check out the huuuuge tailwhip!

[hughjayteens]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaaZKx9tSqg

Love the quote from the commentator at the end - 'with balls that big, how does he sit down'!!

Amazing run, and given the popularity of MTBing in the UK, rather a shame it doesn't even get a mention on the cycling section of the BBC website.

[BadRotorFinger]

Insane run!!

[snotrag]

Bit better quality on this one.

I'm super pleased for him.

Wish I'd paid to watch it now!

[theboymoon]

absolutely mental cornering speeds ... and that whip!!!

chapeau!

[MrTom]

mk1fan said:

What happened to Atherton?

Gee said he was suffering from concussion on Friday practice interview, finished 70th with about 5 crashes on his race run.

Nice to see Sam Hill back on his game after all the injuries for 8th, and Fabien Barel taking 11th with quite a few broken ribs.