No it is no longer necessary, just in public transport you have to wear a mask. Last weather update looks good, no rain on sunday, maybe some light rain on saturday
14 junior women is awesome. If I am not wrong there were just 3 or 4 riders last year they raced there (might need to look it up to be sure). It looks like the level of women racing in general is getting higher quickly, also with the contribution of younger riders!
PIT BITS 3 is live
https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/PIT-BITS-3-Lourdes-World-Cup-Downhill,13625/Gamux-Proto-with-Pinion-Gearbox,149896/sspomer,2
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2022/03/24/12250/s1200_pits3a.jpg[/img]
I expect a big battle between the us and the frenchies. Think gwin, Luca, and Dak will all be on it after quality program changes but there are maybe a half dozen frenchies I’d say could win and are likely to be in top 10.
Loic is my top choice. Reece if the weather goes sideways. Probably the only guy on the hill who may be excited to try to send it and have the skills to pull it off.
I expect a big battle between the us and the frenchies. Think gwin, Luca, and Dak will all be on it after quality program changes but...
I expect a big battle between the us and the frenchies. Think gwin, Luca, and Dak will all be on it after quality program changes but there are maybe a half dozen frenchies I’d say could win and are likely to be in top 10.
Loic is my top choice. Reece if the weather goes sideways. Probably the only guy on the hill who may be excited to try to send it and have the skills to pull it off.
I don't think Reece is reliant on the weather as some make out. He won 1st round at Snowshoe and was green in the 2nd round when he lost his chain, IIRC both races were dry.
As others have said, great work done by the Vital team, showing the other site how it should be done. I can't wait for some Raw action.
Vojomag with the first pics of the Orbea DH Rallon from Martin Maes.
https://www.vojomag.com/news/spyshot-un-orbea-rallon-version-dh-pour-martin-maes/ [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2022/03/25/12264/s1200_oolab_orbea_rallon_maes_lourdes_2022_vojo_paul_humbert_2.jpg[/img]
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2022/03/25/12265/s1200_oolab_orbea_rallon_maes_lourdes_2022_vojo_paul_humbert_4.jpg[/img]
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[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2022/03/25/12266/s1200_oolab_orbea_rallon_maes_lourdes_2022_vojo_paul_humbert_12.jpg[/img]
Vojomag with the first pics of the Orbea DH Rallon from Martin Maes.
from lawlor trackside - "Huge delays with the uplift. Riders are literally waiting 2 hours to get onto it. Most riders have only had 2 runs and we're 5 hours into their practice session. Most are getting up to speed quick though. Usual suspects."
timed training runs pushed back until 6pm local is what i heard.
"Most riders have only had 2 runs and we're 5 hours into their practice session." Yikes. There's only 5.5 hours of practice on day one and 90 minutes on day two. Okay squad, who's ready to get out there and qualify?
168 elite men
35 elite women
62 jr men
14 jr women
quick search yielded 23 #USDH shredders across all classes
https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/PIT-BITS-2-Lourdes-World-Cup-D…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ociAQ0aOkk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyn2x3H6Rx8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7R_urPJYW0
https://youtu.be/1gE4O1nBPtI
here's finn's bike check
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oPOWjp89TM
https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/The-State-of-Brendan-Fairclough,3591
https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/PIT-BITS-3-Lourdes-World-Cup-D…
quickie interview from sven w/ wyn about his high pivot history
https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Wyn-Masters-and-His-High-Pivot-Histor…
https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/PIT-BITS-4-Lourdes-World-Cup-D…
I have a strong feeling Gwin is gonna win this one with Pompon winning women elite. Jackson Goldstone and Izabela Yankova should win juniors.
Of course, I expect a Sender and a Supreme will each be in the top 10 on both women and men elite.
Loic is my top choice. Reece if the weather goes sideways. Probably the only guy on the hill who may be excited to try to send it and have the skills to pull it off.
https://www.vojomag.com/news/spyshot-un-orbea-rallon-version-dh-pour-ma…
As others have said, great work done by the Vital team, showing the other site how it should be done. I can't wait for some Raw action.
timed training runs pushed back until 6pm local is what i heard.
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