UCI MTB World Cup (All forms!)

[jmdirt]

Congrats Andreassen! That's a great way to show that you are ready to race!

 

[jmdirt]

If you don't have time to watch the entire race:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBjK_Z64-xk

 

[jmdirt]

Caution homer hat is on!

WOOHOO Batten!!

 

[jmdirt]

...and the highlights version for the women as well:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heXpFE2Km1A

 

[glassmoon]

Some surprising names already in great shape, wonder if it's too soon as it is Olympics season and many top guns will target Paris for their peak form... Glad to see Nino got rid of that eye infection.
Also anyone knows what happened to Loana? Looked like she started to struggle a bit and then gave up during one of the steep climbs...

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Some fabulous racing; I laugh at all the roadies moaning about boring racing, when there's classic close racing taking place the same day.........

Funnily enough, the men's Araxa race reminded me of the 2020 2nd Nove Mesto XCO race won by Avancini - when the top 5 were separated by a few seconds........and was on the same day as the Covid era LBL.

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Something from the weekend; it was mentioned that on Saturday, we saw the 40th XCC World Cup, the first was back in Albstadt in 2018.....

They said PFP has the most with 6 wins....but didn't mention the men's; I'm guessing it's still MvdP with 10, and out of 12.....

 

[Wyndbrook]

Right!!!??? Interesting battles. No obliteration of the field from way out.

You're so right for men on the road, but women's road this season has been cracking.

 

[Ripper]

You're so right for men on the road, but women's road this season has been cracking.

You are absolutely right! It's been fantastic as well

 

[Axel Hangleck]

First DHI World Cup, from Fort William this weekend.

In other news, Evie will miss the Euros due to concussion after her crash in the XCC race in Araxa; but was allowed to race the XCO race the following day.........What's that all about?

Joe Blackmore is included in the team for the U23 race......One wonders if his fabulous road performances will be seen also on the MTB?

 

[Wyndbrook]

Well Blackmore has said he wants to continue to ride offraid this season, but he has just been promoted to the main Israel Premier Tech team which may change things.

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Yeah, I wondered that too; he's doing Tro Bro Leon this weekend. You'd hope they'd allow him to fulfill planned off-road races, at least for this season.
I think it's interesting he thinks missing the CX season has benefitted him.......allowing him more road work training.

 

[glassmoon]

In other news, Evie will miss the Euros due to concussion after her crash in the XCC race in Araxa; but was allowed to race the XCO race the following day.........What's that all about?

similar to Raelini in Vuelta few days ago... was allowed to get on the bike even when she clearly struggled to walk straight. next day she DNS due to concussion... crazy stuff regarding the concussions in pro peloton...

 

[Axel Hangleck]

similar to Raelini in Vuelta few days ago... was allowed to get on the bike even when she clearly struggled to walk straight. next day she DNS due to concussion... crazy stuff regarding the concussions in pro peloton...

And both part of Trek..........not great in all honesty.

 

[Axel Hangleck]

OEKK Revolution race from Chur, live on RBTV.

Puck also returns to the MTB in Belgium, and back in Alpecin colours after racing Road, CX for Fenix.

 

[jmdirt]

The DH ladies have pushed the "no aero suits" rule to the point that there clearly isn't a rule anymore. Seagraves and Hoffmann are wear full on aero suits and Holl isn't too far off (her rainbow jersey has a little extra fabric). GREAT runs by all three of them though!

EDIT: Seagraves referred to her kit as "the speed suit" in an interview.

Homer Hat: Newkurk had a solid run.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKWE-6v7KBA

 

[jmdirt]

Homer hat: Great runs for Norton and Shaw!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEHTBiy5__Q

 

[jmdirt]

I noticed this in the race, but check out Norton's bars (1:09):

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odwpgnHDc78

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Euro Champs from Romania; XCC this afternoon......Doesn't look like there's a live stream....

 

[glassmoon]

XCC Men Elite
1 Andreassen (Den)
2 Schelb (Ger)
3 L. Braidot (Ita)

XCC Women Elite
1 Ferrand-Prevot (Fra)
2 Pieterse (Ned)
3 Koller (Sui)

yeah, no live stream, just the highlights via FB

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Puck's Course Preview

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJpzjH9ROts

 

[Ripper]

XCC Men Elite
1 Andreassen (Den)
2 Schelb (Ger)
3 L. Braidot (Ita)

XCC Women Elite
1 Ferrand-Prevot (Fra)
2 Pieterse (Ned)
3 Koller (Sui)

yeah, no live stream, just the highlights via FB

It's like they're going out of their way to not promote it

 

[pastronef]

it will be a mud fest. they'll walk 1/3 of the course at least

 

[pastronef]

5 degrees, rain, and not even a cap under the helmets for many riders.

 

[pastronef]

the coldest, wettest and muddiest race I remember. riders shaking. Mona Mitterwallner from 20th after the 1st lap to 2nd