2020 Bike Racing on Dirt Thread

[adrenalated]

There was a women's WC DH thread but we needed a more generic one.

TGR Fantasy Enduro League here: https://www.pinkbike.com/contest/fan...leagueid=11382
TGR Fantasy DH League here: https://www.pinkbike.com/contest/fan...leagueid=11413

[toast2266]

Nice. I live watching FWT in the winter, but it's not quite the same as bike racing. ~20 days until DH season kicks off in Lousa. Then EWS in Manizales the next weekend.

Kind of a bummer that DH and EWS are starting on opposite ends of the world. Probably means there won't be too many people doing both.

DH fantasy league:

https://www.pinkbike.com/contest/fan...leagueid=11413

[jm2e]

Looks like I'm in 2nd place in the DH league now! Probably won't see that number again once the racing starts......

[evdog]

Probably means there won't be too many people doing both.

Shouldn't be a surprise - isn't EWS just for washed up downhillers and riders who don't have the balls to race real DH?

[toast2266]

Shouldn't be a surprise - isn't EWS just for washed up downhillers and riders who don't have the balls to race real DH?

This is true. Although I saw something about Van Der Poel wanting to do some enduro racing, so maybe we can add top level xc guys to the list.

[grinch]

Ya like Moir, Eddie, Maes, Sam,Richie. Totally washed

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[radam]

Shouldn't be a surprise - isn't EWS just for washed up downhillers and riders who don't have the balls to race real DH?

I dunno, that chute at Northstar makes some DH tracks look pretty tame by comparison

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[jm2e]

Kind of like bagging on the term “Enduro” or questioning whether it’s okay to wear goggles with a half shell. Pretty much played out and makes you sound like a D Bag.
It’s another way of doing it. Like it or don’t. Then move on.


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[grinch]

Only 2 yrs ago Sam nabbed a 6th at dh world champs.....on an enduro bike. The king of raw speed races enduro

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[rideit]

This form of cycling has improved bikes immensely, for that I am thankful.

[Sandbox]

I’m in, both contests. Did terrible last year, i expect the same this year

[volklpowdermaniac]

I’m in, both contests. Did terrible last year, i expect the same this year

I like your attitude. You’re hired.

[Sandbox]

I like your attitude. You’re hired.

i won’t (maybe) let you down (probably)

I just find it hard to follow... lots of rider injuries, not racing in certain races/events but what the hell! Might have to dedicate more work time on studying up like i do with fantasy football...

[Andeh]

I’m in, both contests. Did terrible last year, i expect the same this year

I've never done this before, so I'll challenge you for last place.

[grinch]

Getting ready for my humble pie

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[grskier]

Corvid messing with my viewing pleasures man... not cool, not cool
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/ews-ro...postponed.html

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/lous-p...postponed.html

[toast2266]

That's a bummer. I would imagine Maribor and Losinj (1st and 2nd weekends in May) are in jeopardy too, since it seems like the disease is still ramping up in Europe. Could make for a pretty weird race season.

[grskier]

That's a bummer. I would imagine Maribor and Losinj (1st and 2nd weekends in May) are in jeopardy too, since it seems like the disease is still ramping up in Europe. Could make for a pretty weird race season.

Yeah, all sporting events will be weird for the next bit. Heard a goal call from a soccer match this morning... just the announcer as no fans, so weird.

[jm2e]

Good for Tahnee and Rachel.
Sucks for everyone else.


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[grskier]

A bit sad to see Valnord get cancelled now. The earliest we could see a WC DH now is Mt. St Anne in (late) August. XC could come back a week or so earlier.

[Dantheman]

Mt. 7 Psychosis bump!



The speed is insane. Almost equally insane is the lack of speed in places, gnar factor must be off the charts.

[grinch]

Deaddog is a task in the best of conditions. In dry blown out conditions or mud it takes a lot to convince you theres a turn waaaay down there and it can be made. That theme repeats itself a few more times to a lesser degree

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[grinch]

Ssssup?

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[grinch]

Nice pics Funkendrenchman!! That was close. Whew!!

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[grskier]

Nice pics Funkendrenchman!! That was close. Whew!!

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post then smoke the rock?