UCI MTB World Cup (All forms!)

[glassmoon]

If the racing is close and exciting, I could care less about the course.

you must be loving the sprint stages during the GTs then

on the other hand, watching the RAW footage from practice, it doesn't look so bland... when it's wet

 

[Ripper]

Still find it amazing that the U23 XCC race gets no air time, even though it's a short course, the set up would be about the same as the pros, etc. Like nothing.

Well done Whoop and Discovery. Great job promoting a product

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Still find it amazing that the U23 XCC race gets no air time, even though it's a short course, the set up would be about the same as the pros, etc. Like nothing.

Well done Whoop and Discovery. Great job promoting a product

Well, the proposals are that U23 won't get any coverage at all.......
It really beggars belief......

And while World Cups & World Championships are different, the contrast between the Road Worlds with all the live coverage, and the MTB Worlds with only Elites live couldn't be more stark.

MTB really is the poor relation.

 

[Ripper]

Great ride Sina!

 

[glassmoon]

poor luca

 

[glassmoon]

gaze, blevins out of contention after chrashes

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Great ride Sina!

She's in great form after a podium in the XCM last week. And surprisingly, her first Elite World Cup win in either XCC/XCO......despite being the first XCC World champion in 2021.

 

[jmdirt]

Spoiler video below:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbOMvy1Xrl4

 

[jmdirt]

Spoiler video below:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfEHp7qpk5I


Sina Warrior princess!

 

[Axel Hangleck]

A double for Canada in the U23; one which was no surprise - Isabella Holmgren with a dominant win, and in another league; which is why she's on a WWT team, and her opponents aren't.

And a first World Cup win for Cole Punchard, who rode away from everyone. The Overall is still open, but with Bjorn Riley absent, Riley Amos can win it next week.

 

[Ripper]

Great racing yesterday and happy to see Punchard and Holmgren take the wins 🙂

The XCO course looked more interesting than I thought at first. I'm really looking forward to seeing the races today!

 

[Ripper]

Swiss broadcasters seem to have great XCO coverage.

Candice Lill needs to get picked up by some strong sponsorship

 

[glassmoon]

seeing it during the race... it's a quite dull course.
at least without Puck and PFP it was bound to be a close race

 

[Axel Hangleck]

And on the weekend of the Road Worlds, former Junior Road World champion wins - Laura Stigger, in a 1-2 with Sina just behind. Specialized having a great weekend.

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Swiss broadcasters seem to have great XCO coverage.

Candice Lill needs to get picked up by some strong sponsorship

I'd be surprised if she isn't on a top team next season; she deserves it.........

 

[glassmoon]

kinda stupid mistake from Kossmann

 

[Ripper]

kinda stupid mistake from Kossmann

Well, it looks like he paid for it. That looked super painful.

 

[glassmoon]

dull non selective course - 80% is just CX terrain, big bunch riding together just waiting for the asphalt sprint, barely any spectators along the track... i'm quite disappointed with this addition to the series.

 

[jmdirt]

Spoiler Video below:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgKuyV_rg6E



Congrats VK! AH!
Really sold XCO for Blevins!

 

[Axel Hangleck]

dull non selective course - 80% is just CX level, big bunch riding together just waiting for the asphalt sprint, barely any spectators along the track... i'm quite disappointed with this addition to the series.

It reminded me of the first round in Brazil; lots of close, tactical racing, with nobody willing to go for it - and waiting for the final sprint.
They need to make a few changes to make it a bit more selective/ technical........They supposedly have a 3 year deal.

I don't know about the crowds, as it didn't look packed - and the forest sections looked empty - maybe a 'no go' for spectators?

 

[Wyndbrook]

It reminded me of the first round in Brazil; lots of close, tactical racing, with nobody willing to go for it - and waiting for the final sprint.
They need to make a few changes to make it a bit more selective/ technical........They supposedly have a 3 year deal.

I don't know about the crowds, as it didn't look packed - and the forest sections looked empty - maybe a 'no go' for spectators?

Perhaps it's possibility they may bump into the giant crocodile puts them off.

 

[Wyndbrook]

Well, the proposals are that U23 won't get any coverage at all.......
It really beggars belief......

And while World Cups & World Championships are different, the contrast between the Road Worlds with all the live coverage, and the MTB Worlds with only Elites live couldn't be more stark.

MTB really is the poor relation.

No U23 coverage and what infuriates is regular references to them in the commentary.

 

[glassmoon]

It reminded me of the first round in Brazil; lots of close, tactical racing, with nobody willing to go for it - and waiting for the final sprint.
They need to make a few changes to make it a bit more selective/ technical........They supposedly have a 3 year deal.

I don't know about the crowds, as it didn't look packed - and the forest sections looked empty - maybe a 'no go' for spectators?

doubt there was no go for them along the course... they were just scarce. yeah it's similar tactically as in Brazil but there at least was great atmosphere and crowds and the humidity factor. that's also why i think we don't need another bunch sprint CX course in the calendar...

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Well, yeah, Brazil is MTB mad, and the races there have seen fabulous crowds.

Considering the success the US has in XC MTB, their crowds don't seem big, or pumped for it.

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Looks like the Dutch had their XCO National championships this weekend; strange time to host it.