<b>Bryan Regnier amongst the oaks on Stage 5 this morning as riders got their first glimpses of the 2nd half of race day trails. </b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Non-stop, around the clock, Niall ensures the last pieces of the puzzle are in place before the big race day tomorrow.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Cecile Ravanel in the Eucalyptus forest near the bottom of Stage 6. She will look to try get the jump on Anne and Tracy here where her power and pedaling should close the gap.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Ones Thoma on one of the many steep, rocky chutes on Stage 7. She is not feeling well this weekend but will race as best she can for points and team placings. </b> -Sven Martin
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<b>This corner offered not one, but five completely different lines. Can you spot them all. Maybe we need a Team Robot-MS-Paint-job-infographic if he's not too busy eating White Castle.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Concerned faces look on as Jerome Clementz is soon to be ejected OTB after burping his front tire in what looked to be a no-brakes attempt on this corner!</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Do you even boost bro. Iago Garay showing Sven that there are a lot of things cooler than failed 180s that can be done off this natural kicker.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>On the opposite end of the scale Barelli keeps it low and race after taking tips from his french bud Remi at Whistler Bike Park recently.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Yoann Barelli proving fast and stylish can be one and the same. #freeduro.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Fabien has a calm and collected approach to the race here and has a good understanding of what it will take to win. Also, you know you're pro when you're name is on your waist strap.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Dave The Bullet is handy on all things two wheels, and as roving medic he will be able to bring you back to life after he has killed you with laughter. The people of Ireland are a jolly friendly lot but Dave takes the cake. Everyone needs a Dave. The tech line on Stage 7. </b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Gavin Carroll is a local hero likely to be "up there or bust" on tomorrow's results. Pushing hard and sending gaps and keeping race organizers busy while laying down parking lot antics. </b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Gavin Carroll, "or bust" in this shot.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Despite the claims of other bike websites, Affy was not the only one gassing this section of track to the bottom. Gavin Carroll, "up there."</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Berms? Who needs those? Inside is always better, even when it's not. Foot up drifts? Yeah Nah! Josh Lewis taking a break from being a bad influence over Bryceland.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Anne Caroline Chausson has been rather elusive this weekend, so it going to be hard to call the Women's result ahead of time. Top of Stage 5. </b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Mike Jones learning the fine arts of the good ol' #enduroscrub </b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Greg Callaghan will be pushing for the podium tomorrow. Will the crowds cheer him on or will the pressure get to him. May the luck of the Irish be with you Greg!<br />
</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Curtis Keene on some rowdy, rough, natural, steep terrain looking a lot like Idyllwild near the Big Bear mountains of California. </b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Olly Davey is a man of many talents. As Dans Atherton's Mechanic, he marches to a beat of different drum just like Affy. He learned to backflip before he could dirt jump, is building the World's hardest DH course (Red Bull Hardline) and tries to follow all of Dan's lines during practice. Just another day in the office. </b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Richie Rude all alone without Graves. </b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Dylan Wolsky the traveling racing Nomad...on a Bronson.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Two laps of every stage today for the Trek riders who certainly have the fitness to be competitive here.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Tracy Moseley is probably more practiced than anyone else, having made the most of the allocated time. She looks like the one to beat this weekend.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>It's early morning and there are no riders about, but Tom Duncan's toolbox is already being raided for drone repairs.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>The lone stealth ranger. Rumor has it Richie wears all black to cut down on washing at potentially wet races.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>The elusive Nico Lau has only been sighted once by the Vital staff this weekend and it was a brief enounter indeed, as he certainly has some pace!</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>While the line you want to be on is at the right of the frame, many riders were foot out and going too fast to slow down on the little roots and slick mud.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Joe Nation from New Zealand ranked 13th fastest EWS rider in the World right now. Not bad. With a coach like Eddie 'The Spirit of Enduro' we are not surprised.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Dan the man with a legit plan.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Nearing the top of the never-ending fireroad climb, Cecile Ravanel wonders why she's the only one without a GoPro...</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Even the French know that fanny packs aren't cool. Flo rocking the 2 liter Tesco special.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Recycling signs from the recent gay marriage referendum in favor of bike riding equality.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>Josh Carlson, mid hot-lap and laying it flat in the berm.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>After a long day on the hill, Josh's mental prep for tomorrow has begun.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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<b>The gully section at the bottom of Stage 7 rewards flow and good pumping before hitting awkward, rooty turns to the finish. Stay tuned for race day action as the Emerald Enduro concludes!</b> -Duncan Philpott
The final day of scouting and practice took place at the Emerald Enduro in Wicklow, Ireland - the 2nd stop of the 2015 Enduro World Series. Competitors were greeted to some tight, tech trails along with a bit of high-speed open portions in the Irish countryside. The consensus among racers is that this will be a surprisingly difficult and extremely close race where nothing can be held back, but mistakes will be costly. Sven Martin and Duncan Philpott document the struggles and successes of this final practice session before the clock starts running.
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