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If they don't want people practicing on the taped course, then they need to close it down or disallow it in the rulebook. Otherwise... these are professional athletes whose livelihoods depend on performance. They are going to seek every advantage they can, regardless of whether it's against the "spirit" of the sport or not. Same thing is happening at Big Mountain Enduro right now, with several professional teams already at Mt. Nebo this past weekend. The courses aren't taped yet, but everyone knows what the courses will be, so it's a pretty big advantage to get multiple extra days. Regardless...

agree with @hogfly. why not get laps in if the track is open and it's not breaking rules? @George Thompson - good question on semis being televised. the last XC junior round was free on youtube. hoping at least junior finals are free still on youtube (heard they are). no live semis would be a bummer, but hoping those are shown, too. lost of unknowns down to the wire this year! and brayton's POV...that upper section is so brutal! i can't imagine what anyone's first practice runs feel like.

schroeder, tanner and john hall talk ft bill racers

What an odd opinion. Most of the WC tracks are in Europe anyways - seems odd to hear someone on the European continent complain like that. A South African has won on FT William more than any racer. Does he have an unfair advantage since he's been riding it so many years? Aren't the changes marked off to ride anyways? Guess there's always going to be opinions out there. Stoked for WC season to start!!!