DH World Cup thread

[RustyMTB]

I'd say having Peaty & Greg Minaar in your ear is a big advantage which shows how good Jordan is. Either way, Jackson's edged it recently, 75 points ahead in the overall. That's why I back him, it's not as if I've picked him out of thin air but when those two step up to elite, they will write the story of dh for years to come. I'm sure of it.

Jackson. What a future that boy has.

 

[Banktramp]

Gutted for the last two, but as goldstone raised the bar they had to go all out.

can’t wait for next year, watched it with my boys and will be attended with them.

 

[Zimmerframe]

 

[GANI]

I wonder why more of DH world cup racers don't enter hardline ? For example the top 3 of the world cup

 

[Banktramp]

I wonder why more of DH world cup racers don't enter hardline ? For example the top 3 of the world cup

Not hard enough

 

[RustyMTB]

Most of the world cup guys contracted to teams & sponsors don't fancy taking a big injury at a one off invitational event with a big reputation I would think. Hardline usually happens in June/July when the world cup is still on. At a guess., now, most of the racers are just happy to be taking a break from risking their necks.

 

[Zimmerframe]

This is long, but worth taking the time out to watch :

 

[RustyMTB]

It really is. They're making some very pertinent observations, thoughtfully.

 

[RustyMTB]

If you're a world cup fan concerned about the change from Red Bull to Discovery then this is very insightful from Bernard, a true insiders view of what 2023 looks like. Spoiler: He doesn't know & that's a problem.

 

[yorkshire89]

Some of Rob Warner's commentary from before the RedBull days

 

[Banktramp]

If you're a world cup fan concerned about the change from Red Bull to Discovery then this is very insightful from Bernard, a true insiders view of what 2023 looks like. Spoiler: He doesn't know & that's a problem.

Just watched it and like you say, as the team manager for pivot he is completely in the dark as to what is going on, that’s crazy and shocking tbf.

As BK said he can’t discuss sponsorship etc as he doesn’t know what he can say is on offer to them…. Really concerning for the sport.

 

[Tubby G]

I’ve just read that UCI are partnering with the BBC for an 11 day World Cup festival in Scotland next year covering all disciplines of cycling, including the downhill from Fort William

 

[Tubby G]

I’ve just read that UCI are partnering with the BBC for an 11 day World Cup festival in Scotland next year covering all disciplines of cycling, including the downhill from Fort William

2023 UCI Cycling World Championships | Glasgow and across Scotland

The biggest cycling event in the world, ever! Between 3 - 13 August 2023 the world’s best riders will compete across 13 UCI World Championships.

www.cyclingworldchamps.com

 

[JP-NZ]

Still awaiting news on who is going to show all the rounds next year. Here in NZ we don’t have discovery plus.

 

[RustyMTB]

They're certainly dragging their feet across the whole thing from an onlookers perspective. Considering the deal was done in February, Discovery had eight months to stay out of Red Bull's way while they fulfilled the season & put the thing together in the background.

 

[Zimmerframe]

It's not DH .... but 5 minutes of madness to fill the time ..

 

[RustyMTB]

Also, super Bruni starting at the back & trying to beat 180 riders is entertaining.

 

[Tubby G]

Also, super Bruni starting at the back & trying to beat 180 riders is entertaining.

That’s just like one of my rides at a trail centre on a busy Saturday afternoon

 

[RustyMTB]

Red Bull rampage on Friday. Weird one for me, can't fault the bravery & there have been bad crashes over the years but it leaves me a bit cold as a spectacle, don't really know why. Still bikes though eh?

 

[Tubby G]

Red Bull rampage on Friday. Weird one for me, can't fault the bravery & there have been bad crashes over the years but it leaves me a bit cold as a spectacle, don't really know why. Still bikes though eh?

It’s not one I tend to watch as I can’t really relate to it. We can kind of relate to downhill, as the trails are similar to what we ride, although I certainly don’t bomb down them at 45mph! However Rampage and ‘freestyle’ are a million miles beyond my capabilities and aspirations

 

[RustyMTB]

First stirrings from the UCI for next season. Main change ls there will be semi finals whittling the elite mens field from 60 to 30, womens from 15 to 10 with the final brodcast in full. I can see how this is being done to ramp the finals spectacle but seems to me to be an efficient mechanism for throttling emerging talent. If this were in place last year, would we have seen Andi Kolb or Ronan Dunne come through?

The UCI's Major Rule Changes for the 2023 DH World Cup - Pinkbike

Big changes to points, the introduction of a semi-final format, and more!

www.pinkbike.com

 

[RustyMTB]

Paywall confirmed. Eurosport, Discovery app & GCN+

Bag of shite.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

Paywall confirmed. Eurosport, Discovery app & GCN+

Bag of shite.

thats a shame, im maxxed on all my subs, no more bloody subs.. every fucker wants 5 or 10 quid a month and im sick to death of it, would rather miss out than get another sub

 

[Spin]

I think the GCN+ price is fair and as it's available monthly , 5 months from June to October will cover the DH season.
The only question left is who's on the commentary team? I'm from the "nobody could replace Warner" camp , so there's nothing to look forward to.

EDIT: My comment on the cost of a monthly sub was based on the UK price of 3.99 GBP.
Afetr installing the GCN+ app , the price for Australians is $15.99 AUD or 9 GBP
Bend over Australia !

 

[VWsurfbum]

Eurosport is free.

 

[yorkshire89]

 

[RustyMTB]

GMBN announced it on Friday on the dirt shed show. Fair to say the comments are full of pelters & I've never seen them reply so much to people. They've presented it as some form of altruistic enhancement to the content they grind out & they need the money to do that.

Righto, now we can make TWO videos a week about how to manual.

 

[JP-NZ]

I think the GCN+ price is fair and as it's available monthly , 5 months from June to October will cover the DH season.
The only question left is who's on the commentary team? I'm from the "nobody could replace Warner" camp , so there's nothing to look forward to.

EDIT: My comment on the cost of a monthly sub was based on the UK price of 3.99 GBP.
Afetr installing the GCN+ app , the price for Australians is $15.99 AUD or 9 GBP
Bend over Australia !

If you purchase correctly and use a bit of nous you can actually get it for less time and cover all the races in a monthly format, this is what I plan to do:

Purchase a monthly GCN+ prior to racing on 11th June, this should cover the first 3 rounds. Cancel the sub and purchase another by 4th August for World champs. This should cover the next 3 rounds. Then purchase the final monthly pass by 17th September and that will see out the final 3 rounds.

• June 9/11 – Lenzerheide
• June 15/18 – Leogang
• 30 June / 2 July – Val di Sole
• August 4-5: UCI Mountain Bike World Championships – Fort William, Scotland (DH)
• August 23/27 – Pal Arinsal
• 1/3 September – Loudenvielle
• 7/17 September – Les Gets, Chatel, Morzine
• September 28 / October 1 – Snowshoe
• 6/8 October – Monte-Sainte-Anne

Total price of 3 months in NZ is $38.97 NZD

 

[#lazy]

We get Discovery+ free with sky tv so should be on there !

 

[Spin]

If you purchase correctly and use a bit of nous you can actually get it for less time and cover all the races in a monthly format, this is what I plan to do:

Purchase a monthly GCN+ prior to racing on 11th June, this should cover the first 3 rounds. Cancel the sub and purchase another by 4th August for World champs. This should cover the next 3 rounds. Then purchase the final monthly pass by 17th September and that will see out the final 3 rounds.

• June 9/11 – Lenzerheide
• June 15/18 – Leogang
• 30 June / 2 July – Val di Sole
• August 4-5: UCI Mountain Bike World Championships – Fort William, Scotland (DH)
• August 23/27 – Pal Arinsal
• 1/3 September – Loudenvielle
• 7/17 September – Les Gets, Chatel, Morzine
• September 28 / October 1 – Snowshoe
• 6/8 October – Monte-Sainte-Anne

Total price of 3 months in NZ is $38.97 NZD

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I like your thinking. .... but
At $16 AUD per month , thats $48 AUD versus a yearly subscription for $65AUD and I can watch the enduro rounds as well. Might as well get the yearly.