Great work by Lawlor on this video. The first few minutes give a hint of what makes this week special, and at the end Amaury says "You need to go to Whistler at least once in your life."
Please, MTB race gods, let a Canadian win a race this weekend.
It’s going to piss down rain for the next 24 hours. Should make practice interesting. Forecast temps have warmed up, so I’ll withdraw my prediction about snow on the course. Bring your umbrella. Not gonna lie though, I was hoping for a bit of rain to spice things up.
rather than clog up this thread, i've posted "before" track photos from today here - https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/whistler-world-cup-downhill-track-photos - rain started about an hour ago and looks like it'll be around a while. fitz zone was primo today...and packed as it was the only lift open.
Whoever tattled on DNorton must have bad hair or low bars. Hater of the year nom!
Hearing him talk about Whistler was great. I’ve watched a few vlogs of riders just crewing up and roasting these trails together, same as for you and me. That’s what it’s all about. The whole thing. Whistler is the heart of this shit, it’s the best! Even if you suck, you’re having the time of your life too and sharing the same lifts and beers and all that.
@bizutch apparently a busybody hall monitor (fellow racer I believe) went out of their way to bring video evidence that he left the track to the cops. Norton describes a flappy pole rebound situation that resulted in a feeble grind, one tire in one tire out of bounds. He contends, and I agree, that he’s been a historically honest racer and it was an inconsequential line. But rules are rules and there’s a damn NERD in the paddock! Cant wait to find out who it was, myself.
@bizutch apparently a busybody hall monitor (fellow racer I believe) went out of their way to bring video evidence that he left the track to the...
@bizutch apparently a busybody hall monitor (fellow racer I believe) went out of their way to bring video evidence that he left the track to the cops. Norton describes a flappy pole rebound situation that resulted in a feeble grind, one tire in one tire out of bounds. He contends, and I agree, that he’s been a historically honest racer and it was an inconsequential line. But rules are rules and there’s a damn NERD in the paddock! Cant wait to find out who it was, myself.
Not raining at the moment. Been so dry here that the water got sucked into the dirt but it’s still greasy and getting cut up. Not a muck fest though. Light rain through out the day before ending tonight and drying through the weekend
PIT BITS from Lawlor
Purple and green have become Halloween colors, it’s a theme with the orange Fox fork.
Sharpie themed ad campaign for Maxxis has always been a slam dunk…dude definitely feels the window closing though. Get on it!
So sick. It looks very Whistler in Whistler!
Great work by Lawlor on this video. The first few minutes give a hint of what makes this week special, and at the end Amaury says "You need to go to Whistler at least once in your life."
Please, MTB race gods, let a Canadian win a race this weekend.
Anyone else rooting for Jordan Williams to pip Goldstone by .001 for the win? As good a story as a Canadian winning would be, that’d be even better.
Okay, how did they choose who rides in the Porsche and who's stuck in the pickup truck?
It’s going to piss down rain for the next 24 hours. Should make practice interesting. Forecast temps have warmed up, so I’ll withdraw my prediction about snow on the course. Bring your umbrella. Not gonna lie though, I was hoping for a bit of rain to spice things up.
rather than clog up this thread, i've posted "before" track photos from today here - https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/whistler-world-cup-downhill-track-photos - rain started about an hour ago and looks like it'll be around a while. fitz zone was primo today...and packed as it was the only lift open.
stoked for action tomorrow!
official quali start lists just dropped. stay tuned for fantasy launch later tonight.
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Whoever tattled on DNorton must have bad hair or low bars. Hater of the year nom!
Hearing him talk about Whistler was great. I’ve watched a few vlogs of riders just crewing up and roasting these trails together, same as for you and me. That’s what it’s all about. The whole thing. Whistler is the heart of this shit, it’s the best! Even if you suck, you’re having the time of your life too and sharing the same lifts and beers and all that.
Hyped. Enjoy!!!
This will be the best weekend in Whistler ever.
It’s Gracey’s truck.
What's that thing on a headset that scratches the Yeti?
I’ve upvoted you due to your conviction, this is absolutely the spirit.
(the best days were three decades ago and in the winter)
charlie cocquillard vid
the tmd?
I can't listen to a podcast today. What's the tattle tale story on Dak?
He said fat tony pizza was better than mistys. Like wtf.
A Maxxis history booth isn't a history booth without Mike Sabin.
RIP wild man!!! R.I.P.
#polegate
@bizutch apparently a busybody hall monitor (fellow racer I believe) went out of their way to bring video evidence that he left the track to the cops. Norton describes a flappy pole rebound situation that resulted in a feeble grind, one tire in one tire out of bounds. He contends, and I agree, that he’s been a historically honest racer and it was an inconsequential line. But rules are rules and there’s a damn NERD in the paddock!
Cant wait to find out who it was, myself.
was this the one prior race he got a dsq?
Stupid poles are stupid
Not raining at the moment. Been so dry here that the water got sucked into the dirt but it’s still greasy and getting cut up. Not a muck fest though. Light rain through out the day before ending tonight and drying through the weekend
Fatty's has forever been and will be better than Misty's
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