Videos : Enduro - why the Frenchies rule?

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kfitz (Oct 1, 2012 at 12:13)

The french rule at enduro cause they actually have enduro racing in france!

ed91 (Oct 1, 2012 at 13:00)

That's an evidence ! ;-))

anguswyatt (Oct 1, 2012 at 13:29)

but now we have dan atherton. What a weapon.

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rmxnrthstr (Oct 1, 2012 at 14:10) (Below Threshold) show comment

enduro just does not seem as fun as Down hill...

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finnrambo (Oct 1, 2012 at 18:10)

youd be amazed, 150-160mm bikes are incredibly fun on a downhill

SchredLikeTrah (Oct 1, 2012 at 23:39)

One thing helps over there : You can drive across the country in 12 hours.. so organizing races around is easier & for racers to attend. Plenty of amazing terrain in the Alps and Jura, and across neighboring countries too.

SchredLikeTrah (Oct 2, 2012 at 1:17)

And indeed the Brits have more and more serious contenders too, and amazing racing terrain. But does not matter where we are from, it's man and machine against the elements anyways..

Spearman (Oct 2, 2012 at 2:18)

Try living in Australia (as i did but riding took over) where competing in a Super D race is really special - yes they do have an "all mountain" series which combines xc, short course xc and super d but these super d events are won on 29er hard tails - not really super d. There are a few odd events around Australia but defiantly france has the wood on many nations in terms of enduro race organisation and terrain (i.e. big mountains).

Milko3D (Oct 2, 2012 at 12:42)

If you seen the trails in the UK you'd know why the brits rock at DH Big Grin

finnrambo (Oct 2, 2012 at 13:41)

it still amazes me how the only guy we got is Smith, if you've ever been to BC you'd be wondering why were not spitting out pro riders like an old lady spitting at teenagers

ed91 (Oct 6, 2012 at 8:08)

@finnrambo
Probably it's so good at home, they don't want to miss 1 sec of it ! ;-))

ed91 (Oct 6, 2012 at 8:12)

@SchredLikeTrah "But does not matter where we are from, it's man and machine against the elements anyways.."

Anybody should think like this .... pissed off reading so much bashing on different Nations here & there ...

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Aibek (Oct 1, 2012 at 11:54)

Well i tried to understand , but i don't speak FRENCH!!!!!

SchredLikeTrah (Oct 2, 2012 at 1:13)

I do believe this is the reason Fabien Barel is commenting the Trans-Provence race. Most of these racers aren't too keen on English lessons, apparently. Too bad, they would be better ambassadors for the sport. Then again, instead they are practicing going fast, so we can't blame them..

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PoussMouss (Oct 1, 2012 at 15:39)

Wasn't expecting less French bashing from the yanks.

zorba73 (Oct 1, 2012 at 20:32) (Below Threshold) show comment

Yeah, how about that Ryder cup crowd? Shame.

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hobblyjig (Oct 1, 2012 at 16:04)

I've never been to France and I don't know any French people. But Cedric Garcia has made me think French people are pretty cool.

zorba73 (Oct 1, 2012 at 20:30)

What about Napoleon? He was a total dick.

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jaame (Oct 1, 2012 at 21:54)

Yanks should keep their mouths shut about leaders who are total dicks.

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yetitribe6779 (Oct 1, 2012 at 22:49) (Below Threshold) show comment

who do you mean? obama and nixon are pretty much the only ones who have really screwed things up...

zorba73 (Oct 2, 2012 at 13:50)

Jaame I'm English actually. But thanks for that.

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dancingwhale (Oct 2, 2012 at 21:23)

Seriously? All that's on this comment thread is bashing because of stereotypes about our countries. I thought the point of biking was to escape all that and find a passion that can unite all of us, no matter what our beliefs or background. Shame, PB. This is disappointing.

dxfox (Oct 3, 2012 at 0:31)

you are a gentlemen

dancingwhale (Oct 3, 2012 at 6:50)

Why thankyou, sir. *adjusts monacle*

SchredLikeTrah (Oct 3, 2012 at 20:54)

Thanks for making that point !

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big-aid (Oct 1, 2012 at 12:34)

Didn't Tracey Moseley only do two races, and win them both?

SchredLikeTrah (Oct 2, 2012 at 1:15)

Apparently, Anne Caroline Chausson wasn't around...

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n247hp (Oct 1, 2012 at 17:20)

Endure looks awesome. Its like XC on steroids

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SchredLikeTrah (Oct 1, 2012 at 23:23)

Thanks PinkBike for this excellent compilation of videos. We need more series like this in the U.S. too.. :-)

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Brewso (Oct 1, 2012 at 19:09)

Allez les bleus!

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Hard2Catch (Mar 20, 2013 at 5:59)

Seriously though, Great looking trails and riding!

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Hard2Catch (Mar 20, 2013 at 5:56)

I have something for you to yank.

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cuban-b (Oct 6, 2012 at 13:29)

enduro rules - sucks that a some of the race series are being cancelled.

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cuban-b (Oct 1, 2012 at 14:36)

the french are excellent at enduring lots of things - like centuries of ridicule from the english and americans.

jaybird951 (Oct 1, 2012 at 15:27) (Below Threshold) show comment

true dat...and manymore centuries to come...french cheese rules!

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jaame (Oct 1, 2012 at 21:56)

Instead of bagging out the French, you yanks should listen to what the Chinese are saying about you... Except you wouldn't understand because you can only speak 'Mercan!

SchredLikeTrah (Oct 1, 2012 at 23:10)

Yeah, speaking of ridicule, nothing will ever top G.W.B., and the 8 years of marmalade served in the process.. Vive la France !.. Oh yeah Cuban-b. This post was about Enduro racing, not your mis-conceptions about international relations.. Not like you'd be traveling anywhere with that attitude of course..

cuban-b (Oct 6, 2012 at 13:30)

Tough crowd. Smile

I was actually judging Americans and the English for this. I don't condone it, I just notice that it happens, so it's pure commentary that's not meant to offend anyone. To be honest I'd probably agree with anything the Chinese say about Americans - there's no doubt that we're spoiled and fat. I also speak fluent Mandarin so I actually would understand them.

jaame (Oct 6, 2012 at 22:40)

Nice one. I bet you do.

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tnickols (Oct 1, 2012 at 13:07)

Well if war has taught us anything, it's that the french love to keep running. Running away that is

gapos999 (Oct 1, 2012 at 14:00)

Yeah, and that Americans bomb the shit out of this planet...retard

p-dub-4 (Oct 1, 2012 at 14:02)

Your comment has nothing to do with biking nor is it factual in anyway. It just makes you look like an A%# -Hole...

p-dub-4 (Oct 1, 2012 at 14:03)

My last comment was directed at Tnickols....

p-dub-4 (Oct 1, 2012 at 14:05)

Yes, gapos999, unfortunately, you are correct.

paulskibum (Oct 1, 2012 at 14:09)

With American allies it's best to keep running.

finnrambo (Oct 1, 2012 at 18:12)

germans dont comment, tnickols will troll ya!

gapos999 (Oct 2, 2012 at 0:42)

Sorry for my temper, p-dub-4

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