Interesting to think about, he made every finals this year, clearly excels on certain types of tracks. Average finish position this year at World Cups of...
Interesting to think about, he made every finals this year, clearly excels on certain types of tracks. Average finish position this year at World Cups of 15th. Maybe a little bit off winning, but many a rider has that "click" that sets winning consistently in motion etc..
The secret is @Sugarbrad slips a little non-ethanol Appalachian white corn liquor in his water bottle once we get stateside. 🙃
If Dane Jewett hadn't gotten the Canuck Curse on his race run crash, we might be chatting about him. Jacob Jewett busted a top 5 at...
If Dane Jewett hadn't gotten the Canuck Curse on his race run crash, we might be chatting about him. Jacob Jewett busted a top 5 at Whistler from a slower qualy & Dane qualified 3rd or 4th for a "What could have been?" run in drier conditions on his best course.
Want to say both dealt with the injury bug this season?
Jakob had total shoulder reconstruction in Spain last December. Same doctor that repaired Angel's and several high profile athletes. We weren't even sure if he could race so to skip a few rounds then build, qualify, and crack a top 5 is insane. Dane stayed healthy all year. His P1 Q2 in Whistler didn't surprise me at all. He was 1 tenth of a second from getting through at LP in Q2 as were a lot of guys. Gutted for Rémi, dislocated elbow in Whistler after qualifying in Q1.
Random question:I saw on the other site there was a leak of potential 2027 UCI dates, but no specific venues attached to them. Last year I...
Random question:
I saw on the other site there was a leak of potential 2027 UCI dates, but no specific venues attached to them. Last year I thought the UCI released the 2026 schedule right about now, if not a week ago… Does anyone know anything concrete? You can PM me if you don’t want to make it public.
I have to pick my vacations soon, and I want to know when Whistler is happening next year! 😉
i wouldn't book non-refundable vacations based on this, but it's been said that whistler is finals and the weekend (that did not have a venue name listed to confirm) on the calendar was oct 1-3. the rest of the calendar looked pretty "normal" with a blank box or two not having venue names. have heard no south korea (extra spicy rumor is that the SK venue hasn't paid racers their prize money yet among other $).
again, no confirmation to any of this, but sources seemed solid.
i wouldn't book non-refundable vacations based on this, but it's been said that whistler is finals and the weekend (that did not have a venue name...
i wouldn't book non-refundable vacations based on this, but it's been said that whistler is finals and the weekend (that did not have a venue name listed to confirm) on the calendar was oct 1-3. the rest of the calendar looked pretty "normal" with a blank box or two not having venue names. have heard no south korea (extra spicy rumor is that the SK venue hasn't paid racers their prize money yet among other $).
again, no confirmation to any of this, but sources seemed solid.
I just need to know which weeks to secure at this point.
This info tracks as it’s the only weekend “outside Europe” that looks downhill specific.
i wouldn't book non-refundable vacations based on this, but it's been said that whistler is finals and the weekend (that did not have a venue name...
i wouldn't book non-refundable vacations based on this, but it's been said that whistler is finals and the weekend (that did not have a venue name listed to confirm) on the calendar was oct 1-3. the rest of the calendar looked pretty "normal" with a blank box or two not having venue names. have heard no south korea (extra spicy rumor is that the SK venue hasn't paid racers their prize money yet among other $).
again, no confirmation to any of this, but sources seemed solid.
I just need to know which weeks to secure at this point. This info tracks as it’s the only weekend “outside Europe” that looks downhill specific.
I just need to know which weeks to secure at this point.
This info tracks as it’s the only weekend “outside Europe” that looks downhill specific.
I highly doubt that Whistler will be the Oct 8-10 weekend as that is Canadian Thanksgiving and the resort will be busy as well its the traditional closing weekend of the bike park. Whistler wants to host it in the shoulder season to fill a lull in tourism after the summer.
i wouldn't book non-refundable vacations based on this, but it's been said that whistler is finals and the weekend (that did not have a venue name...
i wouldn't book non-refundable vacations based on this, but it's been said that whistler is finals and the weekend (that did not have a venue name listed to confirm) on the calendar was oct 1-3. the rest of the calendar looked pretty "normal" with a blank box or two not having venue names. have heard no south korea (extra spicy rumor is that the SK venue hasn't paid racers their prize money yet among other $).
again, no confirmation to any of this, but sources seemed solid.
I highly doubt that Whistler will be the Oct 8-10 weekend as that is Canadian Thanksgiving and the resort will be busy as well its the...
I highly doubt that Whistler will be the Oct 8-10 weekend as that is Canadian Thanksgiving and the resort will be busy as well its the traditional closing weekend of the bike park. Whistler wants to host it in the shoulder season to fill a lull in tourism after the summer.
Right. I used to be on the OC for another alpine resort World Cup, and hosting during high season was always a total non-starter.
Then again, the UCI has thrown more than just one handshake deal out the window in the past. 😄
Curious how racers will feel on a change to Whistler timing
I feel like this year was pretty epic for most. First race back after a big break, got to come as early as desired to Whis, and the whole park was open. Seemed to really bring some stoke to everyone.
That said, I understand why some would want it be be the finale. Will be interesting to find out
If the UCI and HBO Max are really worried about the plastics being used for course tape, they could use hemp plastic to make the course tape. I have not seen that suggestion. I supposed to be biodegradable.
Curious how racers will feel on a change to Whistler timingI feel like this year was pretty epic for most. First race back after a big...
Curious how racers will feel on a change to Whistler timing
I feel like this year was pretty epic for most. First race back after a big break, got to come as early as desired to Whis, and the whole park was open. Seemed to really bring some stoke to everyone.
That said, I understand why some would want it be be the finale. Will be interesting to find out
I think it will be welcomed. Riders can stay after they just wouldn’t get the full park but can also ride knowing that a crash will not mess up there race week. Teams can also do any testing they need to do. Overall it will be less travel for everyone. West coast riders and those doing hardline don’t have to fly back and forth across a continent and an easier flight for Aus/NZ riders to go home.
The secret is @Sugarbrad slips a little non-ethanol Appalachian white corn liquor in his water bottle once we get stateside. 🙃
Jakob had total shoulder reconstruction in Spain last December. Same doctor that repaired Angel's and several high profile athletes. We weren't even sure if he could race so to skip a few rounds then build, qualify, and crack a top 5 is insane. Dane stayed healthy all year. His P1 Q2 in Whistler didn't surprise me at all. He was 1 tenth of a second from getting through at LP in Q2 as were a lot of guys. Gutted for Rémi, dislocated elbow in Whistler after qualifying in Q1.
i wouldn't book non-refundable vacations based on this, but it's been said that whistler is finals and the weekend (that did not have a venue name listed to confirm) on the calendar was oct 1-3. the rest of the calendar looked pretty "normal" with a blank box or two not having venue names. have heard no south korea (extra spicy rumor is that the SK venue hasn't paid racers their prize money yet among other $).
again, no confirmation to any of this, but sources seemed solid.
I just need to know which weeks to secure at this point.
This info tracks as it’s the only weekend “outside Europe” that looks downhill specific.
I highly doubt that Whistler will be the Oct 8-10 weekend as that is Canadian Thanksgiving and the resort will be busy as well its the traditional closing weekend of the bike park. Whistler wants to host it in the shoulder season to fill a lull in tourism after the summer.
Right. I used to be on the OC for another alpine resort World Cup, and hosting during high season was always a total non-starter.
Then again, the UCI has thrown more than just one handshake deal out the window in the past. 😄
Curious how racers will feel on a change to Whistler timing
I feel like this year was pretty epic for most. First race back after a big break, got to come as early as desired to Whis, and the whole park was open. Seemed to really bring some stoke to everyone.
That said, I understand why some would want it be be the finale. Will be interesting to find out
If the UCI and HBO Max are really worried about the plastics being used for course tape, they could use hemp plastic to make the course tape. I have not seen that suggestion. I supposed to be biodegradable.
I think it will be welcomed. Riders can stay after they just wouldn’t get the full park but can also ride knowing that a crash will not mess up there race week. Teams can also do any testing they need to do. Overall it will be less travel for everyone. West coast riders and those doing hardline don’t have to fly back and forth across a continent and an easier flight for Aus/NZ riders to go home.
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