Video: Enduro World Series Mid-Season Roundup with Cannondale OverMountain

Jul 24, 2013
by Cannondale Bikes  
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Three Enduro World Series events down and four more to go. At this time last year people wondered if the series would really fly, but now we’re all wondering how we existed this long without it. Thanks to some very motivated visionaries at the EWS, athletes and fans have a race series that embodies the soul of Enduro racing without any meddling from silly governing bodies. The incredibly stacked fields at the first three events and huge global interest certainly point to a bright future for the sport of Enduro.

Even on race day it s never too serious when Ben and Jerome are around.
  Even on race day, it's never too serious when Ben and Jerome are around.

Whatever Ben was laughing at it probably can t be repeated here.
  Whatever Ben was laughing at, it probably can't be repeated here.

CFR mechanic Giacomo Angeli puts the finishing touches on Jerome s race rig.
  CFR mechanic Giacomo Angeli puts the finishing touches on Jerome's race rig.

One of the sport’s biggest names, Jerome Clementz is one of the many who welcomed the EWS with open arms. A former downhill racer, Clementz has been racing and winning enduros longer than many have even been aware of the sport. Having won all of the big races at least once, Jerome set a goal for 2013 of winning at least one EWS event. At the first race in Punta Ala, Italy, he took a close second to three time World DH Champion, Fabian Barel. At the second race in Val d’Allos, he flatted in an early stage, but stormed back winning the rest of the stages to finish an impressive 7th. Impressive, but still not the win he was looking for, so the hunt would continue at round 3 at Crankworx, Les Deux Alpes.

With the fastest guys starting last these two French legends would battle for first.
  With the fastest guys starting last, these two French legends would battle for first.

Jerome in full flight.
  Jerome in full flight.

 Jerome is totally stocked as Ben Cruz would say in his best French accent
  "Jerome is totally stocked", as Ben Cruz would say in his best French accent

Jerome’s teammate on the Cannondale OverMountain team, Ben Cruz rode to 6th place at Punta Ala, the highest placing by a North American to date. A massive crash (see the video!) at Val d’Allos ended his race early, so he too was looking for redemption at Crankworx.

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  • 24 3
 Jerome, one of the last man on 26" wheels!
  • 14 0
 ...and winning on them
  • 14 12
 29ers are Super cool... No I'm kidding, they are Super gay!!!
  • 18 7
 Are they really? Didn't realize wheels of any size had a sexual preference. As a guy that rides 26,who the f*ck cares..a bike is a damn bike. Get over wheel sizing bitching and go ride your bike! A bike is a bike is a bike!
  • 9 13
flag zer0c00l44 (Jul 24, 2013 at 13:15) (Below Threshold)
 Yeah maybe so buddy, I ride a 26 and 29 inch wheels are f*cking gay as they come. If ever there was a candidate for a gay wheel 29 inch would be it. So as you can obviously see wheels are NOT just f*cking wheels. Some are cool (26) some are trying hard to be cool (27.5) and some are just super f*cking gay as f*ck need I say what size im on about no and know why theres no need to say cause every one knows 29 inch wheels are GAY! as f*ck!

And if you dont know you the only f*cking one and shame on you for it. You non-Gaywheelknowingmutherf*cker........No offence.
  • 1 3
 Hey enrico, who gives a rats a$$. Jerome could win on any wheel size.... well maybe not on a 29er, but still! He could ride a wagon wheeled tricycle and kick my ass down the mountain.
  • 4 2
 @egourdin67 I was just rephrasing a part from "I'm Faster Than You" song... I don't really think that!!! 26, 29, potatos, potatoes, whatever!!!
  • 2 6
flag egourdin67 (Jul 24, 2013 at 15:15) (Below Threshold)
 Man, I had no idea! Thanks for the education!!!
  • 1 0
 Anytime man!!!
  • 2 1
 I think he is still ridin 26 inch because of his height jermone is a short guy so 27.5 would proberly be worse I'm sure he has tested 27.5 and found 26 faster for him
  • 6 0
 Jerome is the man of all trades specially EWS.
  • 3 0
 totally agree, but do not forget Vouilloz the leyend, maybe 15 years older?
  • 1 0
 luchof,
he's 11 years older. I think people expect Nico to be a little older than he is because of how long ago he retired from DH, but forget he was only 26 (Jerome's age coincidentally) when he did. Still, he probably is the oldest guy at the front of the field.
  • 1 0
 My bad, actually Jerome is 27 so Nico is ten years older.
  • 1 0
 WTG Jerome! Your Dad as your mechanic, that family support is awesome! A very special thing. Good luck to Ben in the next! And I chuckle out loud at the GT Fury in the back ground pic, in the Cannondale pits. Smile
  • 3 0
 Gt and Cannondale have the same parent company Dorel. Cannondale doesn't have a DH bike so that is probably why.
  • 2 0
 Stoked to see Ben and Jerome telling war stories over dinner and a few drinks. Reminds me they are riders, just like the rest of us.
  • 2 1
 Jerome is a great rider, but I still have CG's words at the back of my head, that there are some that do not follow the trails and cut corners... Watch the video carefully and see how JC is way of the path...
  • 1 0
 And that picture pretty much validates your observation. Lopes would not be happy as well! Good eye BTW!
  • 5 4
 Keep it up Ben! Show 'em how we 'Mericans do it! Give him another season to get his European bearings and he will be crushing it and reppin' the red, white and blue!
  • 9 1
 the french flag??? oh, that's a cute move! Smile Nah to be serious both guys are smashin' it!! great Team!
  • 2 1
 Askel,
good one! :-)
  • 2 0
 Jerry Clementz and CG should do the commenting on world cup DH, with their awesome accent:
"Look at ze time!"
  • 2 1
 Jerome is my new hero, I ride DH but Enduro is more my thing these days.
  • 4 3
 How do you "ride" enduro? How is enduro "your thing", outside of when you are actually racing an enduro race event? Is enduro when you wear your cool enduro race uniform and do the local trails? Enduro is a race format, not a style of riding. I understand when someone says you ride DH, because you are either shuttling, riding chairs, or pedaling up roads or simple trails to get to DH/FR trails and send it. Most enduro fanatics are basically fans of a sub-sport that gives a safe haven to guys that can't DH/FR at a higher level anymore (or never did), or who can't be fit enough to perform at a higher level of XC racing. Enduro is also home to the fashionistas in the bike world. Nice color-coordinated uniforms and half-ass protective gear, guys. My favorite is the goggles with XC helmets. I laugh so hard when I see dudes on XC rides on local trails with goggles & XC helmets Smile Enduro's influence on some riders has totally been hilarious.
  • 2 0
 Shuttles over 8 hours of riding Sunday, results are based on average of best times and how many runs you do. This is how we do it at my club.
  • 2 0
 delnorte shut up u complete cunt
  • 1 0
 Blenki? Damn! That fool is more fit then he let' s on. Awesome. :-)
  • 2 0
 Super impressed by Blenki!
  • 1 0
 Jerome dad looks like Carlo ancelotti Smile
  • 1 2
 can anybody explain me how jerome wins 500 euros if he was first and other riders win more money then he was ?
  • 1 0
 It´s 1500 euros not 500 Wink
  • 1 0
 Think it says 1500
  • 1 2
 haha,i didn't see Smile
  • 1 1
 GT Fury in the Cannondale pits? dafuq that doing there?
  • 3 0
 they are owned by the same compagny.....Dorel sorry for my poor english
  • 1 1
 I bet sram is itching to get Jerome on the new sram roam wheelsets Smile
  • 1 0
 awesome guys
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