UCI MTB World Cup (All forms!)

[Axel Hangleck]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub96ScvPUaY&t=613s


Wyn TV - and a brief interview with Puck; seems she was trying to keep everything intact for the Tour in 2 weeks. It might have been better taking the 'b line' every lap if she wanted to play it safe.

 

[glassmoon]

saw Wyn filming the "crash site" live during the race - hopefully he'll release the footage

EDIT: he already did on his instagram

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[Axel Hangleck]

With a 6 week break until Les Gets, we have the Euros in 2 weeks time. And looking towards the Worlds at the end of Aug/ early Sept, I've no clue who is going to be in form, who has held their form.

We know Pidcock won't be there, and that's all I can be certain of. I know Loana had targeted the Worlds, after her masterclass in Crans-Montana last year.......but so far her form isn't quite there.

As for MvdP, I just can't see it......only one completed race in 4 years, and that was a Test event......

 

[glassmoon]

I guess MVP will try (as he swore by it)... but most likely fail spectacularly again. Puck will do TdF in between and after that I guess she'll be set on fully towards the Worlds.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

With a 6 week break until Les Gets, we have the Euros in 2 weeks time. And looking towards the Worlds at the end of Aug/ early Sept, I've no clue who is going to be in form, who has held their form.

We know Pidcock won't be there, and that's all I can be certain of. I know Loana had targeted the Worlds, after her masterclass in Crans-Montana last year.......but so far her form isn't quite there.

As for MvdP, I just can't see it......only one completed race in 4 years, and that was a Test event......

I just wonder why it is that Blevens just collapses as the season goes on. Same as last year, except his hot streak lasted longer. Still, he completely exploded the last 2 races

 

[glassmoon]

He might be aiming for 2 peaks this season... early races and Worlds probably - that is more usual/natural/normal than shady Pogacar's 8 month peak shape from early spring till end of September. Looking forward to WCH, we might see some interesting racing and surprises...

 

[Axel Hangleck]

I think he's missing the US Nationals, so he can recover and rebuild the form; his last two XCO races haven't been great, but the XCC form is still there. But the Worlds & World Cup Overall are his targets.......

Remembering last season, Hatherly won in Les Gets just before the Olympics, and kept the great form for the rest of the season; Olympics 3rd, Worlds 1st and World Cup Overall.......

Luca Martin has hit form, and could be a threat for the rest of the season.....Last year's top U23 Riley Amos doesn't seem to have stepped up like Luca has - which I didn't think would happen - but I'm not sure Trek is the team it could be at the moment.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

I think he's missing the US Nationals, so he can recover and rebuild the form; his last two XCO races haven't been great, but the XCC form is still there. But the Worlds & World Cup Overall are his targets.......

Remembering last season, Hatherly won in Les Gets just before the Olympics, and kept the great form for the rest of the season; Olympics 3rd, Worlds 1st and World Cup Overall.......

Luca Martin has hit form, and could be a threat for the rest of the season.....Last year's top U23 Riley Amos doesn't seem to have stepped up like Luca has - which I didn't think would happen - but I'm not sure Trek is the team it could be at the moment.

While not surprised he hasn't challenged for a win, I am surprised he hasn't ridden some top 10 finishes, and he hasn't been close.

 

[Axel Hangleck]

While not surprised he hasn't challenged for a win, I am surprised he hasn't ridden some top 10 finishes, and he hasn't been close.

The Trek XC team are struggling for decent finishes; take Evie away and they've been anonymous..... Isabella & Ava have won races but they're Lidl-Trek.

 

[Ripper]

While not surprised he hasn't challenged for a win, I am surprised he hasn't ridden some top 10 finishes, and he hasn't been close.

It's been an interesting year for those former U23's! Carter Woods has had some real challenges in the XCO events, generally finishing way down. Better in the XCCs.

 

[Ripper]

I think he's missing the US Nationals, so he can recover and rebuild the form; his last two XCO races haven't been great, but the XCC form is still there. But the Worlds & World Cup Overall are his targets.......

Remembering last season, Hatherly won in Les Gets just before the Olympics, and kept the great form for the rest of the season; Olympics 3rd, Worlds 1st and World Cup Overall.......

Luca Martin has hit form, and could be a threat for the rest of the season.....Last year's top U23 Riley Amos doesn't seem to have stepped up like Luca has - which I didn't think would happen - but I'm not sure Trek is the team it could be at the moment.

Luca is so on fire right now. Fun racer to watch!

 

[Ripper]

He might be aiming for 2 peaks this season... early races and Worlds probably - that is more usual/natural/normal than shady Pogacar's 8 month peak shape from early spring till end of September. Looking forward to WCH, we might see some interesting racing and surprises...

I think that be the plan. He does tend to be able to start well and push it (thus natural at XCC). But when his form goes he just has this massive fade from the front, which I am pretty sure the altitude of this past weekend did not help with.

He did have a long and early peak, so let's hope that he did not dig too deep and ends up paying for it for the rest of the season. By pushing on in the current races, he could be in a bit of a whole (like the one Victor K seems to have fallen into)