In better news for Trek, two wins in the U23 XCC at Nove Mesto; Amos winning again, and Isabella Holmgren doing the same.
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TFR's Madigan Munro also on the podium in 3rd.
And Trek keep on winning, and getting other podiums from 3 different teams.......Philipsen, Holmgren, Amos, Munro, Riley & Johnston........
I'm not quite sure how the selection works, but Holgmren and Johnston are now the two eligilble riders for the single Canadian XCO Olympic spot. If there is any discretion involved and not simply a matter of points, you have to think they give it to Holmgren, who was miles ahead today.
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It was reported in swedish media that she is relatively ok. Don’t think she will start tomorrow though.
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Limits are being pushed on downhill racing. It's all fun and rad until someday it goes terribly wrong (hopefully never).
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Rider List Announced & (Terrifying) Course Updates Teased for Red Bull Hardline Wales 2024 - Pinkbike
Hardline Wales kicks off next week with a stacked list of riders.
Limits are being pushed on downhill racing. It's all fun and rad until someday it goes terribly wrong (hopefully never).
Rider List Announced & (Terrifying) Course Updates Teased for Red Bull Hardline Wales 2024 - Pinkbike
Hardline Wales kicks off next week with a stacked list of riders.
After Goldstone was injured in Tasmania, I do think some teams will be reluctant to let riders go to Hardline if we see more high profile crashes......
There may be a time when we see more Hardline races with teams/riders fully focussed on that - and World Cup focussed teams/ riders.......similar to Enduro GP/ Hard Enduro in motorcycle racing.
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Absolutely insane. This guy was very lucky with his landing, all things considered. Don't let Adam Hansen watch this.
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This homer would like to salute Gunnar Holmgren making it into the top 10. Will two Holmgrens ride at the Olympics?
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Well, the Swiss have already made their choices; Schurter, Flueckiger, Neff & Keller. I think Colombo can think himself hard done to, especially after puncturing yesterday after a good start to the season.
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hmm... I like Jolanda but... guess she's still somehow 2nd best SUI in UCI ranking but she also did mention Nove Mesto will be decider (at least partial) and she was pretty bad there (46th and lapped, 7th best SUI)
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No room for the younger generation here, Keller the baby at 28.
They have been really hit by the new two riders max criteria, no all three medals this time.
As you say hard on Colombo , also Guerrini third yesterday and Indergand would make most other countries teams.
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Man is that two rider limit stupid
Yeah, it's ridiculous.....The Olympics is the pinnacle for XC racing - but only 40 in the race. Doesn't scream 'major sport', does it. Yet the road race will have 150 approx, and it's not the biggest thing for most road racers.
Another example perhaps of the UCI not treating MTB with respect......
I think road race is also reduced to 90 this year with maximum possible of four per nation.
I know it's about a global event with world wide qualification, personally I would just prefer the best to race. Although you could finish up with only East Africans in distance running races.
I know it's about a global event with world wide qualification, personally I would just prefer the best to race. Although you could finish up with only East Africans in distance running races.
Swiss selection already may change.
In a Swiss media interview Neff has suggested she will withdraw unless she finds a quick resolution to long term respiratory problems, Frei would replace her.
In a Swiss media interview Neff has suggested she will withdraw unless she finds a quick resolution to long term respiratory problems, Frei would replace her.
Jolanda Neff considers giving up on the Paris Olympics:
Jolanda Neff has surprised everyone by explaining during an interview with the Swiss media SRF that her participation is up in the air.
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Three Covid infections, plus hay fever meaning she struggles to breathe........Not good. I do wonder just how much damage Covid has done to some athletes. I can imagine in the years to come there will be studies/ reports on its effects in athletes.
Disclaimer: I know literally ZERO about JN's medical.Jolanda Neff considers giving up on the Paris Olympics:
Jolanda Neff has surprised everyone by explaining during an interview with the Swiss media SRF that her participation is up in the air.
Three Covid infections, plus hay fever meaning she struggles to breathe........Not good. I do wonder just how much damage Covid has done to some athletes. I can imagine in the years to come there will be studies/ reports on its effects in athletes.
I wonder if she has a 'compromised' immune system (genetically or other). The lifestyle of a pro racer means quite a bit of travel, and exposure (to germs and pollen).
Then again, most people get the flu nearly every year so maybe covid is the same for some?
I hope that she gets it figured out!
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