UCI MTB World Cup (All forms!)

[RedheadDane]

Just out of curiosity:
Can someone provide me with a link to where I can read up on the various race disciplines?

 

[King Boonen]

Feel bad for MVDP crashing, the bump up the grid wasn't his doing. Nino taking this would be awesome.

 

[glassmoon]

Feel bad for MVDP crashing, the bump up the grid wasn't his doing. Nino taking this would be awesome.

I'm rooting for Pidders... Nino is still my fav rider but I long for a change I guess

 

[King Boonen]

I'm rooting for Pidders... Nino is still my fav rider but I long for a change I guess

Only rider I care about doing well is Cammy Mason to be honest, just think it'd be cool if Nino took one when Pidcock is focussing on it to cement his GOAT status. I'll be happy with whoever as long as we get good racing.

 

[Red Rick]

"What can I say, I'm a high high, low low kind of guy"

 

[Vino's Mum]

Pidcock looks like he’s holding back for now.

 

[Winnen]

Almost a rookie mistake?

VDP was interviewed by Dutch television, and he seems to agree. He is very disappointed with himself. Physically he seems not too bad. His ego is damaged; that was clear.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

I would like to see Pidcock win this.
The top 3 look pretty evenly matched.

 

[Winnen]

"What can I say, I'm a high high, low low kind of guy"

Love this quote.

 

[Sciatic]

Only rider I care about doing well is Cammy Mason to be honest, just think it'd be cool if Nino took one when Pidcock is focussing on it to cement his GOAT status. I'll be happy with whoever as long as we get good racing.

Ok, fine to lambast me for lack of knowledge about MTB racing, but it seems strange to call one rider the GOAT when another rider who only rides in the discipline part-time (Pidcock) can beat him? And on top of that we know another who is stronger than Pidcock but is focusing on road racing?
I certainly understand if you’re basing your claim on total wins or winning percentage.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Ok, fine to lambast me for lack of knowledge about MTB racing, but it seems strange to call one rider the GOAT when another rider who only rides in the discipline part-time (Pidcock) can beat him? And on top of that we know another who is stronger than Pidcock but is focusing on road racing?
I certainly understand if you’re basing your claim on total wins or winning percentage.

No need to lambast you, but just FYI, Nino is 37 and first won the worlds in 2009. He has 10 world titles.

 

[Ripper]

Ok, fine to lambast me for lack of knowledge about MTB racing, but it seems strange to call one rider the GOAT when another rider who only rides in the discipline part-time (Pidcock) can beat him? And on top of that we know another who is stronger than Pidcock but is focusing on road racing?
I certainly understand if you’re basing your claim on total wins or winning percentage.

Nino is the GOAT in XCO for his record. 10 world champ wins, 7 world cup overalls, and 3 Olympic medals ... not too shabby

 

[King Boonen]

Ok, fine to lambast me for lack of knowledge about MTB racing, but it seems strange to call one rider the GOAT when another rider who only rides in the discipline part-time (Pidcock) can beat him? And on top of that we know another who is stronger than Pidcock but is focusing on road racing?
I certainly understand if you’re basing your claim on total wins or winning percentage.

Nino is 37, it's like Cav coming back to the tour and beating all the young sprinters after years of domination.

 

[DNP-Old]

Besides, Nino literally beat Pidcock for the world title last year. Well, it was a tree that did the most hitting, but the point stands.

 

[King Boonen]

And yeah, no lambasting in the MTB thread. This is a friendly place!

 

[King Boonen]

Besides, Nino literally beat Pidcock for the world title last year. Well, it was a tree that did the most hitting, but the point stands.

Aye, but alot of people blamed the gridding there. I know Pidcock was still further back this year, but it's a fairer start.

 

[Red Rick]

So fill me in here, Schurter is technically better but Pidcock is generally just bigger watts?

 

[Red Rick]

"If Pidcock wins, Van der Poel my hit himself in the head. He'll have to hit his left side though, cause the right side is already torn"

Dutch commentators have no chill today

 

[Sciatic]

Thanks for your replies—I’m always glad to get educated!

 

[DNP-Old]

Val di Sole really was no joke, Nino had the wonder championship legs warming up.

 

[Ripper]

Aye, but alot of people blamed the gridding there. I know Pidcock was still further back this year, but it's a fairer start.

Pidcock is pacing it this year. Last year he went full gas from the start and blew up

 

[King Boonen]

So fill me in here, Schurter is technically better but Pidcock is generally just bigger watts?

I would say yes, but on this course I think Nino's better technique isn't a big seperator/doesn't make a difference.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

This is a very explosive-type of track. I think MvP would have done well here. Pidcock looks good.

 

[King Boonen]

Pidcock is pacing it this year. Last year he went full gas from the start and blew up

Probably felt like he had to so he didn't get stuck in the wheels, but yeah, he's looking pretty good.

 

[Red Rick]

Schurter is cracking