Agreed that it's pretty hopeless to get one shock tune that works across size runs and for most rider skill levels. In a perfect world, companies would either use different shock tunes for different sizes (Like Ibis "Roxy tune") or would use a slightly different shock mount for every size...more

just posted this in forum. https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/The-Hub,2/angel-suarez-DQ-or-not,11038

Looks like Reece Wilson put down a heater with only Thibaut Daprela coming close. Everyone else is 5+ seconds off! Very remarcable is, that YTs Angel Alonso, as 4th to last rider rode to a 10th place right after Daveboy Trummer. And judging by a webcam it was raining all the time. #notbad

Best part of my day.

gross!

laurie posted on instagram that he dislocated his thumb but immediately popped it back in

Laurie maybe dislocated thumb? not sure. both protected.

we're still doing them when we can, but covid restrictions at races have made interviews almost impossible. w/o audio, we're just running this format.

And the dude was almost certainly Fabien Barel based on the voice

Loïc over the stumps was bananas. For anyone who doesn’t speak French, the quote from the dude immediately following is: ‘Go bring a bottle of champagne to Öhlins. And say thank you. Motherfu....’

haha

does anyone expect the results of the superbowl to be withheld by espn, nbc, pbs, hbo, nytimes, drudge report, pennysaver and the appalachian gazette until everyone watches the game? fwiw, we don't spoil WC race results in titles or even the subtitles (text that social media picks up and could spoil)....more

Thanks! The reporting “journalism” is why we really do it. Sharing the stories and moments behind the moments with our chats is what keeps me doing this. The photos and captions are secondary. So thanks for listening (and looking)