Aaron Gwin has won the Windham DH!

Jul 10, 2011 at 13:06
Jul 10, 2011
by Ian Hylands
 
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Aaron Gwin wins the Windham WC DH

Aaron Gwin has won the Windham World Cup and become the first American to win a World Cup DH in the USA since Shaun Palmer in 1999. Steve Peat put in an amazing run to take second, and Andrew Neethling had his best ever World Cup finish, third place! Here at Pinkbike headquarters we're also super stoked to see Steve Smith with his best ever World Cup finish in 4th place. After his second place finish at World Champs last year we've been waiting for him to break the top 3 in the World Cup circuit and it looks like he's almost there!

Men's top 5

1. Aaron Gwin
2. Steve Peat
3. Andrew Neethling
4. Steve Smith
5. Brook MacDonald

Full Results and Overall standings at bottom

Aaron Gwin coming home for the win.
Aaron Gwin, headed for the win!
Top dog on the podium and now almost a lock for the WC overall...Aaron Gwin
Gwin, first here at Windham and first overall!

Fastest American in 12 years!

When Gwin won the first World Cup this season in Pietermaritzburg SA he became the first American to win a Downhill World Cup since Shaun Palmer back in 1999. Gary Houseman came close in 2003 when he won the Grouse Mountain World Cup, however he was disqualified and received a one year suspension when he tested positive for THC at that race. Coincidentally the win by Palmer at Big Bear was also the last time that an American has won a World Cup DH on US soil.

While the USA has been strong in a lot of sports they really haven't had a lot of wins in DH Mountain Biking, and nothing in the past 10 years. The most recent US win really has to be Myles Rockwell's first place finish at 2000 World Championships in Sierra Nevada Spain.

Other notable US results in DH include:

Women
1997 1st Elke Brutsaert - Stellenbosch, RSA - DH#1
1997 1st Missy Giove - Mont Sainte Anne - DH#4
1997 1st Leigh Donovan - Massanutten, VA, USA - DH#5
1997 1st Missy Giove - Kaprun, Austria - DH#6

Men
1997 1st John Tomac - Kaprun, Austria - DH#6
1999 1st Shaun Palmer - Big Bear, CA, USA - DH#4

Windham World Cup DH

Cody Warren's younger brother Austin "Bubba" Warren put in an amazing time of 2:31.41 early on to take the hot seat from Nick Beer. He ended up holding on to the lead for 17 riders until another junior Loic Bruni took it from him. Austin is definitely a rider to watch for in the future, first World Cup race ever, 23rd place and only 7.37 seconds behind Aaron Gwin, that's only 5 seconds behind the rest of the field, and good enough to be the 4th place junior. Loic Bruni held onto the hot seat for 13 riders before Fabien Barel managed to edge him out, definitely keep an eye on this young French rider as well. He finished in 14th spot and was the second place junior behind Troy Brosnan, who finished the day 8th overall. Once again just off the podium. Barel held onto the hot seat for quite a while, and then things got fast quick. First Andrew Neethling put in a super quick time and then immediately after that Steve Peat put in an even faster time and bumped him off of the hot seat. After that nothing really changed until Aaron Gwin came down the mountain absolutely smashing the field with a time that was 2.33 seconds ahead of everyone else. First at the first split by over a second and first at the second split by 2.5 seconds, Gwin started fast and just got faster. He was only 9th fastest through the speed trap but that really didn't matter as he ended up 2.339 seconds ahead of second place finisher Steve Peat. And we can't say enough about Peaty being second on the podium, after the last few races there has been a lot of talk from the peanut gallery saying that he's done, this just proves everyone wrong and is and awesome credit to his supporters. Peaty was looking like he was in contention for a win here last year when he crashed just a few hundred yards from the finish on a section that was labelled "Peaty's Plunge" this year. It was also an amazing day for Andrew Neethling who managed his best finish to date with 3rd place. Great job Needles!

Josh Bryceland suffered a shoulder injury from a crash in practice on Thursday and didn't practice at all, but still decided to do his race run. He was having a pretty good run when the course was red flagged and his run was cut short. He and Luke Strobel both got reruns right before the top 10 and he managed a 13th place, pretty amazing for a guy that didn't train or practice on this track and ran with and injured shoulder. Strobel finished almost right behind him in 15th spot.

Brendan Fairclough has been really struggling this year, currently riding with a knee injury, he finished 21st.

We've been watching Eliot Jackson fairly closely for the past year but unfortunately he front flatted early on in his run. Duncan Riffle suffered the same fate, flatting in the lower rocks.

The B-Story of the day has to be Rae Gandalf being proposed to live on Freecaster...

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215 Comments

  • + 146
flag jungleman (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:07)
 Yeahhhh Peat....so good to see you back in the podium....37yrs and still rockin!!!!
  • - 87
flag JRoe (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:13) (Below Threshold) show comment
 when gwin was comin down that rock garden. i was like hoping he'd fall of so peaty got 1st. hah Big Grin
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flag matthew10 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:16) (Below Threshold) show comment
 Gwinning 4/5 is something else, even though i find him to be one of the more miserable riders in the World Cup. Good result for Peaty, good to see him back up there. Bring on La Bresse!
  • + 77
flag JRoe (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:18)
 it would have been fricken epic if peaty won. and i hope CG back flips somin by the end of the year
  • + 101
flag panzer103 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:28)
 Miserable? How so. He always displays chivalry, sportsmanship and is always a humble winner. It sounds to me like many of you hate the idea that an American is doing well.
But hell yeah for Peat great job!
  • + 32
flag cyrix (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:30)
 That's just sad Jroe. Hoping for any racer to crash is just classless man. I've been pulling for Peaty all week, I knew he was going to be fast, he was really fast last year, but if he won I wanted him to really win it. He came damn close and I'm stoked as hell for him.
  • + 11
flag will54869 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:33)
 So 8 years since the last american won if Houseman gets his med card?
  • + 48
flag csermonet (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:39)
 pretty sure THC is not a performance enhancer, Houseman just wanted to get ripped! Anyways Gwin has to have the most professional approach to downhill since Fabien Barel. You fuckers are just pissed cause he's a good clean cut American kid doing well. Go Gwin! Gutted for Peaty regardless, and stoked for Needles!
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flag downhillnews (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:42) (Below Threshold) show comment
 It dumped rain at the race Houseman won at for like all riders but him if I recall right.
  • + 14
flag Caliber38heavy (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:46)
 Is THC not the chemical in marijuana that gets you high?
  • + 45
flag aoneal (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:57)
 Does it really matter where the racer is from to be a supporter? Hell's to the NO!
If Gwin was from Guam, he'd still have my support. He is as focused, determined, and skilled as they come, period.

"Go America" is B.S. We are all bro's on our bikes so let's keep it that way.

Oh, and Peaty is boss and always will be. Congrats to all riders!!!!!
  • - 1
flag JRoe (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:01)
 look i was only saying that coz i was getting really pumped for peaty looking to win it. and i was hoping he would make a mistake because i wanted peaty to win thats all. im not getting and anyone from the US or anything i have nothing against gwin and im very happy he keeps winning and i think its great that hes doing awesome this year. so dont have a go for one little comment.
  • + 1
flag JRoe (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:02)
 and he was a bit miserable last week at msa when he was having that interveiw.
  • + 2
flag george-93 (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:08)
 May just consume a few of these comments in capitals, as being American it has to be in the biggest casing possible to type. Awesome 2nd place for Peaty.
  • + 22
flag JRoe (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:13)
 DanB25. thats totally out of order. were just having a p!ss around convocation and you come and say sh!t like that. hate is a strong word try and use it correctly. and yes i do agree that the US do go a bit over the top and in your face when somthing good happens, but it wouldnt be the US if they didn't.
  • + 21
flag cougar797 (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:22)
 DanB25 patriotism never hurt anyone. Maybe you should learn to be proud of how many WC champs you Brits have produced. And yah, breaking 11 years of not winning on home soil is enough to feel special about.
  • + 59
flag IanHylands Mod Plus (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:23)
 DanB25 perhaps you should stop and think about what you're about to write before you write it. Not only do you come across as a terrible bigot, you're also incredibly narrow minded and ignorant. I guess when Peaty won at Fort Bill there weren't any Brits making Patriotic squeaks? And every time Gee or Peaty have won there haven't been any "Go UK!!" comments? I'm a big fan of Peaty and I was as stoked as anyone else when he won at Fort William, are you even old enough to remember that? I was also super stoked when he took the hot seat today, and I'm still stoked for him in 2nd. Perhaps as you said "God knows how many years of Brits dominating World Cups" you would think that someone from another country that hasn't won a world cup in 11 years might have a bit of a reason to be excited? Maybe you should be a little more patriotic and at least smile when a Brit wins, I know that's probably a bit of stretch though...
  • + 11
flag nathanbirdseye (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:30)
 @danb25 ... are you still bitter about that one war way back when america beat you guys? ... yo we love our country and we get excited when we see one of our athletes do well. I am stoked for peaty too he is my 2nd favorite rider below gwin of course haha
  • + 4
flag JRoe (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:32)
 sorry just relating to my earlier comment. id be happy if CG even just 360 no hander'ed somin.
  • + 8
flag benjiscott82 (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:32)
 awww he's only a kid, proberbly doesnt even know what 'hate' means, bless him!
  • + 6
flag king111 (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:34)
 Huuuuuge props for Peaty! Sheffield steal still on the top!! I was hoping he'd be 1st, but it's amazing result anyway. Cheers!
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flag JRoe (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:35)
 benjiscott82. whose that comment aimed at?
  • + 8
flag manchicken (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:36)
 im gunna carry on this small string of going on at DanB25 because these 2 guys have said everything that needs to be said. If yuor not a fan of the americans then thats your problem to deal with, not ours. Im proud to be british as are alot of people (not proud of our government though).

Im a huge fan of peaty, hes my favorite rider on the whole circuit, always has been. Hes been an inspiration t omany and is one of the most successful riders out there. I was sweating during his run to see if hed gone fastest or not and was uber stoked on him going into the hot sesat. I was one of them that was hoping for gwin to make a mistake because nothing wudda been better than the big man taking a win. I respect that Gwin is by far the fastest rider out there at the moment and he deserves it for putting the work in. I dont care that hes american hes the best .

Also what would you have said if minaar won every race? we all hate south africans?
  • + 11
flag cyrix (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:41)
 That's horrible Dan. You've got issues if you can hate someone just based on what country they're from. I missed the stream of the race and only saw the results on my phone at work. I saw Gwin won, and did a little "lol awesome!" Then saw Peaty underneath it and got the biggest grin ever on my face, his result made me far happier than Gwin winning did. I don't care what country you or any of these pro riders are from. I root for all of them tbh, and that's why I love our sport so much because almost all of us are cheering for all the racers and hoping they rail the course. What country you're from means nothing, it's not going to make you a good or bad person. I've met a*sholes from all over the world. I hope some day you're able to judge people based on who they really are.
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flag JRoe (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:43)
 manchicken #this is exactly what i was saying in the first place but not as long winded. and now everyone has a massive grudge against me.
  • + 3
flag manchicken (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:48)
 Jroe, i ent got a grudge against you, people just assume things so alot of people could have taken yours a different way
  • + 2
flag JRoe (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:49)
 now ill agree with that
  • + 5
flag gloryhp (Jul 10, 2011 at 15:05)
 danB your a proper internet warrior arent you! i see you everywhere making negative comments from behind the safety of your screen. get out and learn how to ride a bike.
  • + 5
flag mr-eric (Jul 10, 2011 at 15:25)
 "Gary Houseman came close in 2003 when he won the Grouse Mountain World Cup, however he was disqualified and received a one year suspension when he tested positive for THC at that race"

AHAHAHAHAHA, what a guy. I give him props for racing baked, and especially winning, it must be so hard XD.
  • + 5
flag Magz (Jul 10, 2011 at 15:38)
 danB I get where your coming from. Its a bit over the top as there are good Americans. They have there ways which I don't agree with but when you see the Brainwashing they get from there government you begin to understand how its become such a fucked up country but not all are ignorant, arrogant, patriotic brainwashed fools. Gwin doesn't seem to bad, a bit miserable but could be a lot worse. You can't deni it whatever you think, he's riding crazy good at the moment. Peaty will always be the greatest and not just because his track record but his personality.
  • + 1
flag Magz (Jul 10, 2011 at 15:42)
 and definitely not because he's English.
  • + 1
flag iamamodel (Jul 10, 2011 at 15:45)
 I remember when THC was banned by the UCI. They admitted that it is not a performance enhancer per se, but it does make the rider do things they wouldn't normally do. So essentially a rider will ride differently on THC than not - perhaps a little braver. So it is banned.
  • + 9
flag skawt-1 (Jul 10, 2011 at 16:07)
 Gwin only won because the Scottish Champs were on and we couldn't make it.... Wink lol
  • + 3
flag Callum-T (Jul 10, 2011 at 16:15)
 Bring on the patriotism .... sigh
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flag JRoe (Jul 10, 2011 at 16:16)
 guys everyone shut up. its starting to get on my t!ts. and i dont see how or why you had to bring the second world war into it. we started with an argument about bikes. and now we've got on to war.
  • + 3
flag manchicken (Jul 10, 2011 at 16:17)
 see there patriotism then theres being a twat. Technicaally theyre all european anyway if you go back abit, yet will they admit it?
  • + 9
flag gee-milner Plus (Jul 10, 2011 at 16:17)
 "DON'T TALK ABOUT THE WAR"

mr fawlty did say..
  • + 4
flag manchicken (Jul 10, 2011 at 16:22)
 i can go with JRoe yet again. This is what pinkbikes all about, someone puts a jokey comment, someone takes it the wrong way, someone ays something stupid and then some bum burglar goes ahead and says something stupid and offensive to some people, gets shot down and we end up with a big string of uselessness that started by someone over reacting. Way to make a good image for americans glueman0. Speak on behalf of the people
  • + 19
flag iamamodel (Jul 10, 2011 at 16:23)
 Americans are the friendliest, most generous and polite poeple I have had the good fortune to live amongst. When I walked to work EVERYONE looked me in the eye and said "Good morning." - in a city of seven million people! That only happens in small towns here.

I can understand someone not liking their public image, but that's pure ignorance.

And every time someone says "America - F*** Yeah!" - it is merely a quote from the movie 'Team America' - a satirical movie. Its called 'humour'!! Perhaps not as sophisticated as a skit about the purchase and refund of a dead parrot, but funny nonetheless.
  • + 0
flag BLIPDH (Jul 10, 2011 at 16:34)
 sorry, i guess taking it both in the US and as a foreign exchange student in the UK isnt enough.
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flag Callum-T (Jul 10, 2011 at 16:43)
 I dont see how someones nationality links to how they will be a person who ever drooled about yanks being the ''nicest most generous people'' or something
  • + 2
flag BLIPDH (Jul 10, 2011 at 17:04)
 oh this really has nothing to do with anything but you guys have top gear which is like the best show of all time so thats pretty chill
  • + 2
flag manchicken (Jul 10, 2011 at 17:15)
 got milk?
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flag Dirt-Gash (Jul 10, 2011 at 17:28)
 DanB25 is a poofter! hahahahaha!!!! And to give my patriotic WHOOP, I had a fine AMERICAN crafted IPA in toast of today's win. Though I was hoping for Peaty to win ( Huge Peaty Fan), and rather anyone likes or dislikes Gwin...He is unstoppable, and would have to say that not only has he put AMERICA back on the WC DH map, but he has also upped the level of WC DH riding that no one is going to have an easy off season if they want to out perform Giwn next year. So take that DanB25, and yes America f*ck Yeah, here we come to save the mother f*cking day!
  • + 1
flag cikudh (Jul 10, 2011 at 17:43)
 whatever... but gwin has the win,, peaty has react to the game and come in 2nd,, but, certainly young rider need to work harder.. Big Grin
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flag black-bottlerocket (Jul 10, 2011 at 17:50)
 HOLY f*ckING PISSING CONTEST! Can someone please bring this shit-slinging fest back on topic quickly? Why the f*ck is it so hard to just talk about an event intelligently, and be stoked for whoever the f*ck won?! Rather than spend all your time and effort slagging each other. This place is f*cking retarded and gets worse by the day
  • + 1
flag ali-chapple (Jul 10, 2011 at 18:45)
 hahaha I love this! it's quite obvious most of the comments that are hating are by complete morons! your all as bad as each other and to be quite honest, are most definitely the worst examples of your respective nations! how ironic....

plus the fact that you (DanB25) manage to manifest an opinion on a country of 300million odd people in the US case is astounding! although some of the US comments are just as bad! to be quite honest, canada is better than both the US and UK in my opinion, which is why I'm most stoked for Stevie Smith!
  • + 1
flag Magz (Jul 10, 2011 at 20:12)
 What defines a country as better than another ali?
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flag MTBbros Plus (Jul 10, 2011 at 20:24)
 Stoked for Stevie!!
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flag KevSong (Jul 10, 2011 at 20:39)
 WOOT TROY BROSNAN RIPPIN THE FIELD! Aussie Aussie Aussie!
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flag ali-chapple (Jul 10, 2011 at 21:01)
 @ Magz - well from what iv seen of the UK, US and Canada, canada has had the nicer, friendlier people, the more epic landscapes, the more relaxed attitude to life, the better looking girls! and the better biking! this is just my personal experience of course. but in no way would i go as far to say that the other two are in some way lesser than any other country.
  • + 6
flag peterman1234 (Jul 10, 2011 at 21:02)
 is this bad time for a " 'MERICA!!!"?
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flag BLIPDH (Jul 10, 2011 at 21:05)
 ^^ probably, but do it anyway
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flag ShastaOutdoorMedia (Jul 10, 2011 at 22:37)
 Wait, so this houseman guy got DQ'd because he won WHILE HE WAS STONED?????? They should give him extra points for that, imagine how much faster he could have gone if he wasn't baked lol
  • + 1
flag Greenwood102 (Jul 10, 2011 at 23:54)
 Did anyone else find Hart disappointingly smooth?
  • + 2
flag cikudh (Jul 11, 2011 at 0:21)
 me . . . Frown
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flag iamamodel (Jul 11, 2011 at 1:46)
 That podium is like The Tinman - it has no Hart.
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flag iambike4lyf (Jul 11, 2011 at 10:37)
 someone was DSQed for THC?! thats pointless, a bit of weed isn't going to help you on a dh race, unless you get paranoid and think a bears chasing you maybe
  • + 1
flag haskear (Jul 18, 2011 at 15:12)
 I have to agree with aoneal, although i must point out Guam is a US Territory.
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flag sionr644 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:07)
 if only pastrana rode DH...
  • + 5
flag nathanbirdseye (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:31)
 dude would kill it like everything else he does
  • + 2
flag T1mb0 (Jul 10, 2011 at 17:59)
 Would be surprised if he could pedal that well because his legs have taken such a beating... still its only 5 minutes for each race so he could make it. Smile
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flag peterman1234 (Jul 10, 2011 at 20:57)
 my buddies saw him at whistler 3 years ago on a glory DH...pinned!, they say.
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flag Dirt-Gash (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:07)
 Look AT THE TIME!!!!! LOOK AT THE TIME!!!!!!
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flag november29 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:13)
 timeless haha
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flag benjiscott82 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:18)
 think im going to change my name to gwin
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flag webbrider12 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:20)
 i already did. lol
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flag xenophile (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:44)
 Sam who?!?!
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flag Larsy (Jul 10, 2011 at 16:26)
 Sam - the guy who has won more World Championships than anyone else in the last 10 years. And second only to Nico. World Cups are one thing - wearing the rainbow jersey is another.
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flag csermonet (Jul 10, 2011 at 19:48)
 i personally think the world cup overall is much more important and prestigious than world champs. world champs is just one race, i dont think its possible to determine a world champion at just one race. my .02
  • + 1
flag Larsy (Jul 10, 2011 at 21:36)
 True - winning the overall title does show you are the best or most consistant rider on the circuit over a season.

But the World Champs is that one race where you cannot make a mistake - there is no second chance.

And I reckon that a majority of guys who have won on the WC circuit would trade it all for a set of rainbow stripes.

As per the NFL - it doesn't matter if you top the table all year - it's the Superbowl that matters.

Gwin's got the title sown up with some of the best riding seen for a long time. Can he bring it to the big stage and take home the crown?? My money would be on him.

But stranger things have happened. Rockwell in 2000 for one.
  • + 1
flag csermonet (Jul 11, 2011 at 0:59)
 okay I see what you are saying, makes sense. It does have a sense of mystique throughout the riders, they do want that race more than they want the overall.
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flag xenophile (Jul 11, 2011 at 2:03)
 I was being facetious Larsy, but well noted. I wasn't trying to knock him, it's just interesting how quickly the new guys are going this year.
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flag Larsy (Jul 13, 2011 at 23:16)
 Understood it was all toungue in cheek ajanthon.

I actually think you may be half right, especially with the current rise of Troy Brosnan.

Even Monster Specialized must be thinking - "we had another rider didn't we"

I'm sure Sam will give it everything at the World Champs like last year if he is injury free.
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flag darrentheclaw (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:16)
 A big thanks to Freecaster.tv, you guys do a great job!
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flag staike (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:47)
 did it lag a little bit for anyone else?
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flag panzer103 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:56)
 It seems as it couldn't get synced up properly with me. MSA had the most awesome coverage yet.
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flag emarquar (Jul 10, 2011 at 15:31)
 Honestly, for me, the broadcast barely worked. I'd whine about it, but they got the replay up right away, which worked fine, and the recent race coverages have been great. Hopefully, they'll be able to sort out consistency issues soon.
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  • + 17
flag SarahStuttard (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:10)
 Steve Peat in second? WOW Big Grin
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flag cyrix (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:31)
 I think that is the biggest story here. And I think it's probably what has people most stoked about the results.
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flag panzer103 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:51)
 I agree. Everyone knew Aaron was going to crush. But look at the rest of the podium. Mr Peat, Needles, Smith. What a Rock'n set of guys There is something for everyone with todays race.
  • + 4
flag SarahStuttard (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:04)
 I thought it was so funny how throughout the commentary they were discussing how the 'young guns' were the ones to watch out for, then that happens, you just never know what you're going to get!
  • + 3
flag downhill-jack (Jul 10, 2011 at 16:22)
 Needles smashing out a sick time too, buzzing for the guy
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flag JonathanCarre (Jul 10, 2011 at 17:16)
 It's about time Needles put in a decent run, the guy's got the potential but just never seems to nail his race run.
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flag duncanp (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:11)
 GWindham haha...


stoked to see peaty #2!
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flag brooce (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:07)
 Gwin is an animal!! Peaty had a great time too, congratulations! tup
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flag teamdoa (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:24)
 Not taking anything away from Gwin, but the race was all about Peaty, that was an amazing run from him!
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flag freeridethor24 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:08)
 actually peat won!!! gwin doesnt even count anymore, hes insane
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flag peterman1234 (Jul 10, 2011 at 20:58)
 word is the world cup is a race for 2nd this year.
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flag darrentheclaw (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:12)
 Steve Peat 2nd behind Aaron Gwin. I salute the "Old Man" of downhill racing, congratulations!
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flag ErwinR (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:16)
 Happy for Steve
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flag crividh (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:19)
 UNBELIEVABLE run from Mister Aaron Gwin and also happy for Rachel Atherton coming back from few bad injuries in first place.Awesome weekend!
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flag panzer103 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:08)
 YES Way to go Aaron!!! Way to go to Peaty Needles Smith. Excellent day for racing.
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flag tinfoil (Jul 10, 2011 at 15:59)
 Keep it up Gwin, the amount bickering you're causing around here is hilarious.
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flag nyterider Plus (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:16)
 man gwin is killing it this year, stoked for stevey smith in 4th, defiantly his most consistent season yet. oh and peaty and needles also killed it today too congrats.
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flag JonathanCarre (Jul 10, 2011 at 17:04)
 So stoked for Peaty! How many years is that now at this level, and still showing the young guns how it's done. Gwin is something else this year. I'm getting annoyed with all the Team America quotes, but I actually like the guy. He has a measure of decorum, is not disrespectful. He could easily get all aloof and high and mighty with his performances this year, but he is showing great sportsmanship. He doesn't like winning due to other's mechanicals or mishaps, and I actually think he is a great ambassador for the sport.
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flag SouthridgeUSA (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:40)
 Whats really awesome is that both Gwin and Palmer started there careers at Southridge USA in Fontana, CA!!!
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flag Henriquedepaula (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:21)
 Am I the only one who read "8. AUS BROSNAN Troy +4.811" ?! So stoked for him! 17 years of age! Could've been his first podium, right there...
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flag JonathanCarre (Jul 10, 2011 at 17:20)
 6th at MSA too, the lad's got a bright future.
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flag peterman1234 (Jul 10, 2011 at 21:00)
 watched on freecaster...that kid is so pinned. He can mob though a section as fast as anybody, maybe just loses time on the rough corners and pedalling sections since he's a smaller rider.
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flag cookiemonster229 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:44)
 Good on Aaron having an amazing season, but go the kiwis think theve had 3-4 guys in the top 10 almost every race this season good shiiiit!
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flag Mack-the-Beast (Jul 10, 2011 at 15:25)
 cant believe your saying gee ''isn't trying'' and hes ''given up this year'' ridiculous. He's had two punctures. Do you know how hard it is to stay at the highest level in your sport years?! i'm guessing extremely.
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flag andyf7 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:11)
 jesus what happened to gee, same again?
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flag cyrix (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:32)
 He has had a rough unlucky season.
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flag fantaman (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:11)
 The Gwinner is a winner again that run was absolutly insane soo stoked,he pretty much dominates this season.Nice to see Peaty on the podium again and still kicking at 37 years old.
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flag jmumford (Jul 10, 2011 at 18:45)
 I new to pb but yeah the country bashing poop is turning me off. Yeah I've got a flag and yeah my country has done a lot of shit I'm not proud of and I'm sure yours has too. But it's biking. Love it. Watch it. Ride it.
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flag Bikelover079 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:57)
 go steve smith!
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flag caiocrz (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:56)
 Gwin Has gwon it again! Dude is killin it...props to him
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flag sam264 (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:38)
 2.3 second ahead is just something else! I'm happy for Gwin, though I'll always be really rooting for Peaty, but even he was almost a whole second ahead of anyone else, that's an achievement in itself!
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flag nocker (Jul 10, 2011 at 17:36)
 Good Job GWINNY!!! Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Go USA!!! There's always that guy (mathew10) who opens his mouth and s$%t flies out. Clearly, you must have just started riding and for all of the wrong reasons. Gwin's one of the nicest guys in the sport.
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flag emanuel290 (Jul 10, 2011 at 20:48)
 Apart from the America debate..... I think Troy Brosnan should get some credit! The kid is barely out of nappies and he is already averaging top 10 finishes! Definitely one to watch!
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flag IanHylands Mod Plus (Jul 11, 2011 at 7:05)
 yeah 11th overall on the circuit right now....
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flag emanuel290 (Jul 11, 2011 at 9:16)
 i watched the replay on freecaster after posting.... i think if he had a little more strength on the long open section he would have dominated!
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flag OlSkoolJake (Jul 10, 2011 at 20:39)
 Gwin is a machine nuff said. Stoked for Peaty on his finish cause well let's be real here... He is pretty kick ass!. Most stoked on Stevie Smith's finish! Some big tings gwaunna'be commin from dis bwoy BOOYAKAH!! Go Canada!! But seriously, great finish to all the riders. GFTW!! Gwin For The Win!
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flag galliwasp (Jul 11, 2011 at 12:06)
 Ire, man. Y' talk trut', bwoy. *Smile.* Smith is consistent. Stoked for him. Gwin is the catalyst to which others will have to respond. Next season is going to be interesting, and this season is absolutely b!tchin'. Yee-doggie!
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flag RyanFairclough (Jul 11, 2011 at 13:23)
 What's with everybody saying Gwin is "miserable" to watch. He is just a legitimate down to earth guy and is happy to win. Also I guess any American ever being happy to see an American racer winning world cups is now just "ignorant patriotism". Guess I'm an ignorant inbred patriotic American who must drink Budweiser and watch Nascar then because I'm happy to see Gwin winning.
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flag simcik (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:07)
 Yeah Gwin!
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flag eewrie (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:59)
 Gee has had shit luck this season i don't blame him for not pushing it. when he does that rear wheel just lets him down. Gwin is unbelievable funny not many people were talking about him at the start of the competition. But good on him he is the man to beat this season.
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flag allofthem (Jul 12, 2011 at 9:18)
 Why do people not want Americans to be overtly excited? If Gwin was from almost any other country and broke a drought like that they would throw a parade when he comes home and name a day after him. He'd have fresh baked pies stacking up on his doorstep for months.
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flag dfiler (Jul 12, 2011 at 5:41)
 As an american I'm excited to see us competitive in downhill again. This isn't because of patriotism or the desire to be better, but because I think it will spark more interest here in the states. I would love to see DH become more popular and have bike parks really take off. More riders means better funding for bike stuff at mountain resorts...
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flag FLY1NGF1SH (Jul 12, 2011 at 12:38)
 USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! hey someone had to do it...
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flag brandonf (Jul 10, 2011 at 16:03)
 Wow suspended for testing positive for THC. It was the grouse world cup in BC so obviously everyone there is going to be ripped.
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flag tne613 (Jul 10, 2011 at 20:24)
 I'm totally stoked to see Peat back up on the podium! I know most other guys on the DH circuit came from a BMX or motocross background...Steve's a straight up mountain biker right? Just wondering.
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flag pug5ley (Jul 10, 2011 at 15:32)
 Gwin is a machine. Im amazed at how he shaved 2 seconds off Peaty`s time as Peaty looked sooo smooth and fast.
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flag Downhill340 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:12)
 Someone needs to check Gwin to see if he's human!!!!
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flag panzer103 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:30)
 The last couple years I was thinking the same of Gee. It turns out hes very very human.
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flag Sir-Dirty-BIker (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:23)
 i didnt watch it Cry what happened to Gee?
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flag fox7 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:31)
 Just didn't hold it in there. Pretty sad actually. Put his foot out 2 times to steady himself...
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flag hamncheez (Jul 10, 2011 at 17:22)
 does he ride clipless?
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flag flyindutchman (Jul 10, 2011 at 15:41)
 Love this podium! Just awesome. Feel bad for Gee and Greg but they have so many wins (almost all of them for the last few years), it's great to see some fresh faces...
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flag daisycutter (Jul 11, 2011 at 2:35)
 Aaron Gwin capped a strong weekend of racing at the World Cup in Windham with the first American World Cup victory on home soil in over a decade when he won the Men's Downhill. Gwin finished over two seconds ahead of Steve Peat (Santa Cruz Syndicate), with Andrew Neethling (Giant) taking third. Gwin's fourth win of the season gives him an almost insurmountable lead in the overall standings.

Andrew Neethling (Giant) took the lead with ten riders to go, only to be immediately topped by Steve Peat (Santa Cruz Syndicate). This is where it stood, as the final rider, Gwin, was about to start. Expectations among the spectators were high, after Gwin qualified first, and the partisan nature of the crowd was clear, with American flags everywhere. The Trek rider was fastest through every part of the course, finishing 2.339 seconds ahead of Peat.

He was mobbed by adoring fans and patiently signed autographs and posed for photos. "It was awesome today, all week actually. It was so great to race in front of the home town crowd. They were all so cool to me. It's been a fun weekend. I'm very happy."

With his fourth win of the five races so far in the World Cup, Gwin has a total of 1110 points. Greg Minnaar (Santa Cruz Syndicate) sits in second with 776 points with a disappointing 12th place today. Gee Atherton (Commencal) sits in third with 657 points after finishing 11th today.
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flag IanHylands Mod Plus (Jul 11, 2011 at 7:04)
 Thanks, I wish I could write like that while it was happening...
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flag xcjunky (Jul 11, 2011 at 14:36)
 Seems like someone copied the Canadian Cyclist race report... canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=22174
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flag stever (Jul 11, 2011 at 6:55)
 Can anyone tell me what the status on Sam Hill is? I noticed his name wasn't on the results list, and google isn't telling me too much.
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flag IanHylands Mod Plus (Jul 11, 2011 at 7:03)
 He re injured his shoulder last month, story is here
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flag cashmead (Jul 10, 2011 at 20:54)
 He is shredding what a beast!! Congrats
I'm american and all the other american's on here don't need to keep saying "America F*%# ya!!"
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flag tstep3 (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:17)
 great job Austin Warren. First WC and already beating his older brother cody AND holding the hot seat for 17 riders!!
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flag davio615xx (Jul 10, 2011 at 17:30)
 Im pumped to see USA take the win! It would have been cool to see Steve Smith take it too.... But not to shabby taking 4th!
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flag lmbngtracer7975 (Jul 10, 2011 at 17:44)
 suchh a good podium! Stoked to see peaty up there, but also for gwin, he's just smokin it!
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flag justabirdietoo (Jul 10, 2011 at 18:10)
 Nice guys do finish 1st..... but consistently? Dang.....go Gwin!
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flag leebtheflea (Jul 10, 2011 at 18:55)
 well done Steve Peat!!!!!! SHEFFIELD STEEL!!!!!pity about Danny Hart though.
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flag surfer459 (Jul 10, 2011 at 20:31)
 It has been exciting to follow Gwin this year! Glad to see an American doing so well at the World Cup.
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flag Rockurshoxoff95 (Jul 10, 2011 at 18:54)
 Wow, Gwin is destroying the WC's this season, looks like switching to trek was the right move !
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flag malvern (Jul 10, 2011 at 19:21)
 WTF???????? Aaron Gwin won? Bloody hell, i did not see that coming.......
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flag fox7 (Jul 10, 2011 at 15:10)
 People can expect a Gwin-POD tomorrow......
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flag Bashment (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:28)
 Gwin is killing it BIG UP PEAT
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flag Tomothy-DH (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:48)
 wait.. wait..


Peaty came 2nd?!
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flag danieldh (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:31)
 Not fair with Justin Leov, just missing the podium again! He's been so close so many times....
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flag Shinedown123 (Jul 10, 2011 at 20:20)
 My god, he's just too good. This is ridiculous haha. Good to see Brosnan in the top 8 though.
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flag OGBrowner (Jul 10, 2011 at 23:08)
 Way to go Aaron! Major props to Steve! I love the shot of Peaty holding the sign... Redemption!!
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flag teamdoa (Jul 10, 2011 at 16:57)
 SHEFFIELD STEEL SON, SHEFFIELD STEEL!
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flag jakemonk (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:21)
 YES Peaty. First good result of the season for his standards XD
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flag GingaCal (Jul 11, 2011 at 14:43)
 Elliot Jackson pulled a tear off on the road gap, it was sick!
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flag togood2die (Jul 11, 2011 at 5:00)
 Your word is "slaying".

A-A-R-O-N G-W-I-N
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flag nwguerilla425 (Jul 10, 2011 at 22:40)
 I'm not really into the racing scene but MURIKA!!!
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flag lightningskull (Jul 10, 2011 at 22:40)
 Looking at #4 and being happy
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flag Snowdog85 (Jul 11, 2011 at 12:02)
 Gee 11? what the hell? Frown
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flag alted (Jul 10, 2011 at 17:09)
 GO THE KIWI'S
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flag Twisted1 (Jul 10, 2011 at 16:29)
 gwin please sign my bike so it can get some inspiration to go faster
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flag goober6801 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:38)
 Gwin is Fast as Hell!!!
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flag eastofski (Jul 10, 2011 at 19:49)
 Mint set of results, gutted I missed the stream.
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flag UnisaurProductions (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:14)
 1997 1st Elke Brutsaert - Stellenbosch, RSA - DH#1 I Live there Smile
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flag mzeek (Jul 10, 2011 at 19:01)
 Steve Peat is a machine. 37 and the guy still kills it. What a bada**
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flag MikeMav (Jul 10, 2011 at 17:16)
 GWIN GWIN GWIN GWIN GWIN GWIN!!!!!!!! amazing run, well done. USA! USA! Wear the flag with pride!
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flag madden-96 (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:08)
 He's So Fast, Peat Will Be Wounded There!
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flag cyrix (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:39)
 Peat has to be thrilled. I can't imagine him being let down with his results. He knows how fast Gwin has been, and for him to be right on is heels nipping at him has to feel awesome.
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flag airtym (Jul 11, 2011 at 9:33)
 Goo America!
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flag JKSR (Jul 10, 2011 at 15:55)
 ..
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flag DiegoRo (Dec 22, 2011 at 6:19)
 YEAAAH NORTH AMERICA!
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flag Edwin1000 (Jul 10, 2011 at 18:22)
 Why so much hate? good on Gwin!
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flag lely-pie (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:09)
 what happened to danny?
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flag RGonz (Jul 11, 2011 at 13:08)
 Gwin is on a role!
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flag Joebohobo (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:45)
 Fuck it... i give up thinking that gee atherton is good... hes like given up this year i swear.
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flag pichon (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:50)
 Im actually thinking the same thing. Gee is good theres no doubt about it, but when your getting smashed every round by Gwin...its gonna demoralise you sooner or later, and i reckon thats whats happening to Gee.
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flag Joebohobo (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:00)
 i suppose... but it just seems like he isnt trying anymore tbh :/
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flag pichon (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:18)
 Yeah ya kinda do get that impression from him, although not trying and not enjoying riding is two different things, hes maybe not enjoying riding as much at the minute. But you gotta admit that luck hasnt exactly been on his side the last couple of rounds too.
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flag IanHylands Mod Plus (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:26)
 Yeah people were saying that about Peaty for the last few races as well, saying things like maybe he should retire... He just came second, don't give up on Gee yet, it's only been a few races...
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flag pichon (Jul 10, 2011 at 14:43)
 Indeed that is very true, awesome job from the peatmeister by the way! Im not saying for one second that Gee is down and out or finished, infact i think hes far from finished....i reckon there might be another overall world champs win to come from Gee yet. We all get a low spot from time to time when riding....and i think Gees hitting his at the minute.
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flag Downhill340 (Jul 10, 2011 at 15:15)
 You guys have just given uP on Gee but why...? he's still getting top 5s regurly and he got 4th at fort William with that f*cked up wheel it was completly destroyed he might make a few mistakes here and there but that's because he's taking more chances to catch up with Gwin and that's because Gwin is making everybody push there limits and tbh I think Gee is trying the hardest to catch up it's just that he can't pull off what Gwin can YET..... Sooner or later Gee will raise his limits and come back.
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flag JimLad (Jul 10, 2011 at 15:22)
 Mechanicals in Fort William and MSA as well. Those don't help
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flag Emack (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:12)
 America f*%# ya!!!!! GWIN FTW!!! haha
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flag pegarmixel (Jul 10, 2011 at 13:09)
 wow....
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