Aaron Gwin has taken the 2012 World Cup Overall Title

Jul 29, 2012 at 7:31
Jul 29, 2012
by Ian Hylands
 
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With still one race to go Aaron Gwin has taken an insurmountable 260 point lead over second place rider Greg Minnaar in the fight for the overall title. The women's is still up for grabs.

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flag jaketinnelly (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:34)
 Yeeeeeah Brook "Bulldog" Macdonald! NEEEEW ZEEEALANDD!!!
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flag aoneal (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:52)
 BROOK you da man. You had me on the edge of my seat the whole run. Fast, on the brink, but controlled. Well deserved and congrats on your 1st WC win!!!
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flag badburke (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:55)
 That run was epic!!!!
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flag hoolydooly (Jul 29, 2012 at 8:36)
 Yeah after that run i don't think many people care about the overall. Everyone knew he was going to take it so its not like it was a nail biter. But still, congrats to Gwin for taking the overall.
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flag redrook (Jul 29, 2012 at 11:40)
 One of the best, loosest, on the edge runs ever. Was sure he was going to crash and it didn't happen, awesome! Can't believe Nick Beer walked away from his one.
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flag mantasv (Jul 29, 2012 at 13:21)
 Yes, Mr. Beer.'s crash was...
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flag konabike4321 (Jul 29, 2012 at 16:41) (Below Threshold) show comment
 FTG (For the GWin)
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flag dhache (Jul 29, 2012 at 18:49)
 Where can I watch a replay?
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flag jackelope (Jul 31, 2012 at 9:30)
 god f*ck gwin GO STEVIE!!!
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flag neimbc (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:44)
 Had, someone come between Greg and Aaron - Greg would still have a chance - but there aren't enough points awarded between 4th and 5th - 1st and 2nd yes, So that ten points more over the 250 (win and quaili combined) - 260 can not be beat. Gwin can stay home. Greg would have needed to win in Norway and basically, Aaron fall way back - - not likely. Say what you will, Aaron is a champion.
The worlds should be awesome!
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flag redrook (Jul 29, 2012 at 11:41)
 So where would Minnaar have had to place for him to take the lead over Gwin?
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flag Robnickels (Jul 29, 2012 at 13:27)
 Gwin has a 260 point lead. If minnar won quali and the final he would only get 250. Do the math! Wink
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flag redrook (Jul 29, 2012 at 13:44)
 I simply could not be arsed Wink If Minnaar had won the finals today he would've stopped Gwin clinching the overall today so where could he have finished an still kept the contest open is what I meant, not taken the lead, doh.
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flag Robnickels (Jul 29, 2012 at 14:00)
 I think if there was someone between Gwin and minnar then there could of been a chance!
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flag Joeypalmer (Jul 29, 2012 at 9:04)
 That race was highly entertaining! Congrats to Gwin. Sam Hill and Mitch Ropeleto have incredible style on their bikes respectively...it would be great to see them put together an entire run at speeds they are capable of. Anyone know Mitch's contract situation? Trek is looking for a rider in the off season. I think Spesh should hold onto him but Trek could have the only all American team (manufacturer and all three riders).
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flag iamamodel (Jul 29, 2012 at 21:10)
 I'm glad you mentioned Ropelato. To me, his run was the best to watch. Jump for show and corner for dough... and we know Mitch can corner!
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flag sarsar06 (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:39)
 This was such a great day of racing! but I'm sure the Antigwins won't be very happy about this...
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flag bbh13 (Jul 29, 2012 at 12:56)
 ha ha antigwin love the gwin jokes
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flag FunnBOB (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:33)
 Stoked for Rachel, she really deserves an overall win this year!
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flag tyler-durden (Jul 29, 2012 at 18:02)
 She has been doing well especially since she missed the first race!
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flag flyr (Jul 29, 2012 at 8:09)
 congradulations Aaron Gwin
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flag kinlodesigns (Jul 29, 2012 at 12:22)
 Does anyone know where I can watch the replay??
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flag mbizzles (Jul 29, 2012 at 13:42)
 I have the same question. Usually it's right on the main page...
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flag katmai (Jul 29, 2012 at 16:24)
 It's not on the main page, but you can get to it here: www.redbull.com/en/bike/stories/1331575039229/downhill-uci-world-cup-finals-live-from-france
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flag BrigadierBuege (Jul 29, 2012 at 18:25)
 ^That's the gay highlight video man, we want the full replay. Same problem here I can't find the stupid thing, and I've always been able to watch it in the past...
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flag katmai (Jul 30, 2012 at 10:01)
 Sorry. That one was working (you had to fast forward through the opening clip) until about 2:00 yesterday.
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flag BrigadierBuege (Jul 30, 2012 at 10:37)
 no worries hombre, just sucks it's not up.
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flag HITNRUN Plus (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:49)
 MADE IN THE U.S.A.!
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flag A-Smalls (Jul 29, 2012 at 16:27)
 this guy /\/\..... yah he gets it
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flag erdadh (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:35)
 he bleeds,he is human.
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flag smokey101 (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:39)
 gwin deserves this, even though im stevie fan and sam hill as well, respect is due. congrats gwin.
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flag erdadh (Jul 29, 2012 at 8:07)
 sure he deserves,currently he's the rider with biggest balls,and ofc,congrats gwin
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flag redrook (Jul 29, 2012 at 11:42)
 The terminator could bleed an he wasn't human, Gwin is a racing robot.
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flag k2dan (Jul 29, 2012 at 8:17)
 hes the machine to beat ,congrats to gwin,i should copy paste this for the next time
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flag Pininator (Jul 29, 2012 at 23:47)
 The overall may be wrapped-up, but there's still a lot of shuffling that could happen amongst the top 10-20 in Norway. Gee's result this week made things very interesting between himself and his good ol' nemesis/buddy Greg.

Great to see the curse of the WC championship didn't haunt Gwin like it tends to do the reigning champ. Congrats on back-to-backs, Aaron! It's time to end the 12yr drought - go for the gold @ Leogang!
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flag killboy911 (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:42)
 Let's stick together for the Gman's next win and 2nd overall ! New team and new bike... He deserves it ! And yeah... stoked for Rachel !
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flag OswestSte (Jul 29, 2012 at 15:12)
 Nice job to Gwin, Hopefully next session it will be Gee's. With this year to get to grips with the new bike/team and again hopefully starting next session injury free i'm sure he'll be more of a force to deal with. Third or possibley a second maybe is great for this year though Smile
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flag Pininator (Jul 29, 2012 at 23:18)
 You can't tell by looking at his results, but Gee has had a pretty bad year in regards to injuries. That is quite impressive in its own right. The year before it was all about mechanicals. He's waaaaaay due.
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flag masternuke (Jul 29, 2012 at 21:44)
 Great race! Congrats to Bulldog and to Gwin on the overall. Just an observation but I noticed a few mistakes, (unless I'm reading them wrong) in the standings on this page, says Gwin came in (6), Cole (5), noticed a few others also. Maybe I have no idea how to read these standings...
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flag japage (Jul 29, 2012 at 8:54)
 That is the kind of racing and results I want to see and watch. Mix it up and make it exciting. Would have been good to see Hart and Brosnan.
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flag tomsc (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:46)
 Didn't see that one coming...
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flag Pininator (Jul 29, 2012 at 23:20)
 You just overloaded my sarcasm machine. Smile
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flag andyd2506 (Jul 31, 2012 at 15:11)
 hi all sorry to be a bit dull here but i'm lost as they said on the day that if minnar beats him there is still a chance, so i have to ask first of all did minnar come in behind gwin? and if so why did they say that there is still a chance??
not that i want gwin to loose it or that he would loose it i mean bloody hell the guy is bionic man Smile LOL
just want to know for my own information cheers Smile
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flag n0gutsn0glory (Jul 29, 2012 at 8:27)
 I wish they have downhill in Olympic's and USA should have gotten Gold...
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flag deadatbirth (Jul 29, 2012 at 10:37)
 it would be a horrifically lame course like the XC course
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flag fox7 (Jul 29, 2012 at 12:08)
 It would be a New Zealand Gold today...
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flag BrigadierBuege (Jul 29, 2012 at 18:26)
 Apparently there's no downhill because the track changes too much from rider to rider which can make it unfair...but I don't see why that isn't a problem with xc too.
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flag vroomvroompartystarter (Jul 29, 2012 at 23:11)
 I hate the whole "Track changes too much"... And in the winter olympics Alpine Skiing courses stay exactly the same....

DH>everything currently in Olympics.
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flag shishka (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:51)
 USA!!!! what? ??? Hold that
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flag motard5 (Jul 30, 2012 at 3:49)
 congrats Gwin. Overall champion is the ONLY legit champion. Screw the one race 'World Championships'...what a lame joke.
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flag rockin-itis (Jul 29, 2012 at 8:39)
 Great to see Stevie right up there.
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flag sam264 (Jul 29, 2012 at 10:35)
 Well chuffed for miami bryce, good to see him on a podium for once!
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flag manchicken (Jul 29, 2012 at 15:27)
 I was rooting for him to take the win. I think he could have done it if he got on the pedals a bit.... But I'll never be at that level of riding so I can't say :L

And just so you know, he was 5th at Ft Bill
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flag sam264 (Jul 29, 2012 at 17:23)
 i know, but he's not on the podium all the time like gee and minnaar was my point
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flag Pininator (Jul 29, 2012 at 23:28)
 He's about to bust one out - worlds, perhaps??
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flag will100 (Jul 29, 2012 at 13:28)
 full replay??
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flag mbizzles (Jul 29, 2012 at 13:43)
 Yea...where's it at?
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flag PashtetOd (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:35)
 I don't get it.. if Gwin doesn't qualify and won't race in Norway and Minaar qualifies and finishes first, wouldn't he have more points than Gwin?
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flag PashtetOd (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:36)
 or they give 50 for quali and 200 for the win?
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flag bigburd (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:36)
 Why wouldnt a top 20 qualify ? hes protected so its guarenteed.
The max minnar can get is 250 so its sealed.

PROPS to Gwin , you schooled them !
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flag gipman (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:37)
 Max possible from both qualifying and winning is 250 points.
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flag Pininator (Jul 29, 2012 at 23:22)
 Gwin could sit track-side on a lawn chair and he'll still be WC champ by no less than 10pts if Minnaar won both qualis and finals.
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flag alazamanza (Jul 29, 2012 at 13:05)
 cmon Gee only a few points behind greg!!!!! you can have him bring on hajfel!!
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flag Hiromi (Jul 29, 2012 at 8:43)
 Aaron Gwin ハンパない！
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flag jackelope (Jul 29, 2012 at 11:40)
 ya stevie!
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flag IllThrowPoopAtYou (Jul 29, 2012 at 16:01)
 Replay
www.uci.ch/templates/UCI/UCI5/layout.asp?MenuId=MTUzNDI&LangId=1
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flag IllThrowPoopAtYou (Jul 29, 2012 at 16:52)
 my bad, its hours of replaying bs redbull tv not downhill i watched this for 48 minutes before i realized
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flag BrigadierBuege (Jul 29, 2012 at 18:34)
 Yeah I found that same stupid video on freecaster....REDBULL WE WANT OUR FULL DOWNHILL REPLAY!!
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flag Pininator (Jul 29, 2012 at 23:29)
 Please??
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flag machaut (Jul 29, 2012 at 17:07)
 Mr. Steve Smith #4! way to be, not to shabby eh!
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flag shawnca7 (Jul 29, 2012 at 14:44)
 Hell yeah Aaron!!!!
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flag will-castaneda (Jul 29, 2012 at 9:25)
 OHHH FUCKKK YEAH GWIN!!! EMERICUH!!!!!!!
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flag ibis09 (Jul 29, 2012 at 15:38)
 do you guys have any link of the replay? redbull seems to be not working at all...
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flag machuqueiro (Jul 29, 2012 at 15:11)
 any place where i can see the race again?
i`ve losted Frown
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flag Stephen101 (Jul 29, 2012 at 23:19)
 Was there really any doubt.
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flag antscott (Jul 29, 2012 at 14:53)
 I'm just pleased I seen gwinn bleed, I was convinced he was a machine, really pleased gwinn took the overall win
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flag kjones6942 (Jul 29, 2012 at 23:05)
 did Fairclough give up or did I miss something???
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flag vroomvroompartystarter (Jul 29, 2012 at 23:13)
 He broke his thumb in Windham. Rob Warner f**ked him up lol (Kidding of course, but that Dirty Business was awesome)
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flag N-DUBRacer (Jul 29, 2012 at 9:29)
 Thumbs up if you got up early to watch some amazing riding go down Smile
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