2019 World Cup XC......

[mtnbikej]

I know this is not high on most of your lists....

but this weekend was the opening weekend for World Cup XCO Racing in Albstadt.

Short Track XC was Friday night.....
https://www.redbull.com/int-en/tv/video/AP-1YM8YVDTN2111/xc-short-track-albstadt

Women's XC ......
https://www.redbull.com/int-en/tv/video/AP-1XH4Y6VFD1W11/women-s-xco-finals-albstadt

Men's XC.....
https://www.redbull.com/int-en/tv/video/AP-1XH4Y6Y5S1W11/men-s-xco-finals-albstadt


Really good women's race today.

The men had to deal with the weather.

 

[UPSed]

Watching women's now.

 

[herzalot]

Lot of crashes. I hope no injuries.

Great job (winning woman)! Glad to see her on top of the podium again.

 

[mtnbikej]

Men's and Women's Short Track XCC for this weekend in Nove Mesto.....

https://www.redbull.com/int-en/tv/video/AP-1YM8YVET92111/xc-short-track-nove-mesto

 

[MrGreedom]

First womens race was great! Kate Courtney showed her World Champ was no fluke in great form. Her being all muddy and dominant made me tingly in my chamois.
Emily Batty 28th 7:44 back I'm sure she looked great doing it though.
Anyone know why Annika Langvad pulled out?

 

[mtnbikej]

First womens race was great! Kate Courtney showed her World Champ was no fluke in great form. Her being all muddy and dominant made me tingly in my chamois.
Emily Batty 28th 7:44 back I'm sure she looked great doing it though.
Anyone know why Annika Langvad pulled out?

They interview Langvad before the XCC race today.

 

[mtnbikej]

Once again.....really good women's race....

https://www.redbull.com/int-en/tv/video/AP-1XH4Y6WR11W11/women-s-xco-finals-nove-mesto

 

[mtnbikej]

Men's race.....still can't wrap my head around how fast these guys are.....

https://www.redbull.com/int-en/tv/video/AP-1XH4Y6XW91W11/men-s-xco-finals-nove-mesto

 

[herzalot]

USA USA USA! - top US men's finisher was 66th!

 

[mtnbikej]

USA USA USA! - top US men's finisher was 66th!

It's hard to compete with the Swiss in Men's XCO

 

[Derkderkall]

Just catching up on the red bull TV stuff for this now.

Should be an exciting season for the women's.

I know there are a lot of man made features, but some of these tracks look like what a lot of folks buy a 160 mm rig for, let alone a 100mm xc bike with no dropper.

I guess the big difference is the techy down sections are very short and not sustained..


But still..
The Lycra Crowd don't play.

 

[herzalot]

Did Bruni win on blacked out Minions?

https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/WINNING-BIKE-Loic-Brunis-Prototype-Specialized-Demo,2720

EDIT: Just realized I posted this in the wrong thread. Replicating it now.

 

[Danimal]

Did it look like this?

 

[herzalot]

^^^^^^Now that's funny right there.

 

[MrGreedom]

LOL

 

[Derkderkall]

What's hiding under Neff's bike?

New super caliber....

Image stolen from mtbr

 

[Derkderkall]

I know the xc races aren't everyone's thing here... And I'll admit as a fan I prefer the Enduro events way more as what I would aspire to as a rider. But there's something raw and primal about a large pack of riders battling it out for a better position at the same time

 

[DangerDirtyD]

I know the xc races aren't everyone's thing here... And I'll admit as a fan I prefer the Enduro events way more as what I would aspire to as a rider. But there's something raw and primal about a large pack of riders battling it out for a better position at the same time

That’s when fireroad DHs are fun! The new SuperCaliber looks ‘spensive.

 

[mtnbikej]

Again, really good Women’s XCO Race at Les Gets.

While not a technical course, it still allowed for some all out racing.

The Men’s XCO Race went down to the final mins.

 

[Derkderkall]

Watching the val de sole preview for tomorrow... Looks brutal.
I'm predicting a lot of dismounts

 

[mtnbikej]

Watching the val de sole preview for tomorrow... Looks brutal.
I'm predicting a lot of dismounts

Looks awfully fresh and raw in some spots.

On the other hand Kate Courtney decided that due to the amount of climbing, she is racing the hardtail.

 

[Derkderkall]

Looks awfully fresh and raw in some spots.

On the other hand Kate Courtney decided that due to the amount of climbing, she is racing the hardtail.

It did look like a lot of double track climbs.

Some sections just look plain awkward

 

[UPSed]

Looks awfully fresh and raw in some spots.

On the other hand Kate Courtney decided that due to the amount of climbing, she is racing the hardtail.

The wraps are off of Neff's secret frame. I wonder why she still has the shoc covered?

 

[MrGreedom]

The wraps are off of Neff's secret frame. I wonder why she still has the shoc covered?

I was wondering if it is a accepted way to be sleightly more aero.

Im so sad that Batty is having a lackluster season. I miss her in the champagne parties

 

[mtnbikej]

Once again....Women's Race was incredible.

Once again...Men's Race doesn't disappoint.

 

[mtnbikej]

Lenzerhiede Women's XCO........DRAMA!!!! Any 1 of 10 riders can win in this class.

 

[UPSed]

Lenzerhiede Women's XCO........DRAMA!!!! Any 1 of 10 riders can win in this class.

It was amazing! What a comeback for Jenny!

 

[Cisco Roots]

Whatever happened to Emily Batty? Last year so strong and this year nothing!

 

[mtnbikej]

Whatever happened to Emily Batty? Last year so strong and this year nothing!

Wrong training program.

 

[MrGreedom]

^Exactly that
Probably why you shouldn't sleep with your coach. They will let you slack off.

Kate Courtney has been fading as this season has progressed. It will be a great finale between Courtney and Neff in Snowshoe.