Results: Val d'Isere DH - UCI World Cup 2012

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lmbngtracer7975 (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:10)

YEAH BROOK!!!!!!! WAY TO KILL IT BULLDOG!

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meathooker (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:11)

Brook! Way to go

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bigburd (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:14)

Best race I have watched in years ! Insane runs , mental crashes , nick beer you are lucky to be alive , and a 1st time WC round winner !

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meathooker (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:16)

It was crazy exciting to watch! Beers wreck was wild

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hoolydooly (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:21)

Best race in so f*cking long/ YEWWWW!

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Angryham (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:22)

accidental front flip from nick beer

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bigburd (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:28)

Thinking about it part of what made it really exciting was when minnar beat gwins time , then you knew it could be any one after him to take the win. Think we got used to gwin setting a time and it not being touched.

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frdh (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:45)

you could tell the other riders felt more comfortable on that mountain than gwin. amazing news to see brook took it, so happy for him, it was only a matter of time. i wonder how he'll be celebrating tonight! Would have loved to see danny hart take a wild run down this course.

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Devinallan000x (Jul 29, 2012 at 9:51)

GEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wheres my atherton projects?
growing impaitent.
great job to bulldog too !

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mxlemming (Jul 29, 2012 at 9:59)

Frankly, after Gwin's crash in qualifying.... it's incredible he was riding atall. These top guys are hard as nails. Also, for me, this race really showed that body armour is worth it. So many really really hard falls, and the riders just get up and carry on.

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robc10 (Jul 29, 2012 at 10:39)

First race i havn't watched this season, sounds like i missed alot of action Frown

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mantasv (Jul 29, 2012 at 13:24)

Beer should landed his frontflip Smile

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Liamcrook (Jul 29, 2012 at 14:52)

Same as that robc10, so p1ssed off that red bull aren't showing replay, had to look at results as I know friends will tell me about it tomorrow!

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robc10 (Jul 29, 2012 at 14:55)

haha, I was like wonder where hart came then realised he wasnt racing

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potthead (Jul 29, 2012 at 19:37)

i might get a ton of flack for this being an american but it feels soooooooo good seeing someone else on the top step that isnt gwin. yeah bulldog!!!!!!

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johnjtaylor (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:13)

Gwin is human and Brook is an animal!

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cyrix (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:14)

We've known he's human since last season when he lost then too.

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KennyKillsIt (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:23)

No one seems to remember that...

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freelifenride (Jul 29, 2012 at 9:08)

glad gwin stepped back tbh, hes a great rider obviously. its was getting a little boring when he was winning that much

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KennyKillsIt (Jul 29, 2012 at 9:22)

Nice of you to say he stepped back which means this was a pitty win. He decided to allow them to have some podium time I keeeeed, dont take me serious please

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cikudh (Jul 29, 2012 at 16:47)

nope... he still way of human, perhaps a humanoid.. programmable and programmed to win LOL!

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freelifenride (Jul 31, 2012 at 15:32)

haha, i didnt mean it like that.. but you get what i mean

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Idaho (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:12)

Brook, can't think of a more deserving guy to get a win after the season he has had so far!

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bryantaber (Jul 29, 2012 at 14:02)

After seeing Brook crash that hard at Windham and pop right back up and finish, Ive been routing for him ever since. Way to go Brook!!!!

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fantaman (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:17)

This was the most under rated race i have ever seen,who ever saw that comming that Brook taking the win.Awesome coverage from Redbull & congrats to Gwin winning the 2012 world cup series.

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moutnbiker (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:25)

What a Great race it was though huh, 5 lead changes near the end. I was excited for Gee to finally win another race and gutted to see Aaron get booted from the hot seat. But then the Bulldog came down and we all saw something just amazing......WOW what to go Brook. Its Always a joy to see someone win a WC race for the first time.

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PatMcG (Jul 29, 2012 at 5:23)

shatterd about tracey hannah, get well soon buddy!

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Waldon83 (Jul 29, 2012 at 5:25)

Coverage not working on Redbull, but its working on my ipad?!

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madocreg2 (Jul 29, 2012 at 5:31)

What happened to Tracey?

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phycoref (Jul 29, 2012 at 5:49)

Apparently she crashed and broke her femur. (look at the day 2 qualifying day pictures)

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joeylongarms (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:35)

F*@k the Olympics, that was the best race you'll see all year!

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neimbc (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:30)

Aaron sealed up the WC - race is for 2nd now between Gee and Greg - had a rider come between them - Greg may have still had a shot at the title - but not enough point spread between 4th and 5th. Great race - good track coverage - But Redbull blew it early on with problems. Hope replay is complete. Also way to go Rachel! And while I'm at it - ALL women should gualify!! Not enough to take any out!!!! Lets encourage - not discourage them!!

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scottdmr (Jul 29, 2012 at 8:12) (Below Threshold) show comment

Why are you summarising what we already know? Did somone tell you to do a write up?
Plus No the women are boring to watch i'd rather watch the junior men. I really don't understand why everyone wants to watch them. Its like watching a B grade sport. Id rather see more of the mens with some of the guys that had a bad quilifying run.

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Knife-in-the-dark (Jul 29, 2012 at 8:26)

Those chicks are still faster than you. Slower people throw gopro videos of themselves up all the time, and you seem to watch them. Give the ladies some respect, they deserve it.

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GSuperstar (Jul 29, 2012 at 9:23)

scottdmr... douche.

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kavika (Jul 29, 2012 at 10:36)

While I agree, it would be great to see more woman race, why let all qualify just to make up the numbers? Shouldnt they be treated as equals, and go through the same qualifying as the men? Thats like saying make a course for females only, to encourage more to the sport. It's the world cup, if you can't step up and play with the likes of Rachael etc, keep practicing, no free passes.

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KevinMcCloud (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:37)

I need a lie down, that was amazing.

Chuffed that there was a first time winner despite hoping Gee was going to take it. Love the fact him and Bryce were so happy for Brook at the end, especially Josh. Just a shame Josh lost time on the lower sections after being half a second up at split 1. Stoked that Rach won again and Manon Carpenter's getting back to form, she's going to be challenging Rach and Ragot next season, no doubt. The right man has won it, fair play to Gwin for getting down in 5th despite his injury, I'm finding it harder and harder to dislike him. As someone else has mentioned, it really came to life for me when Minnaar beat Gwin's time.

Just brilliant Smile

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dez69 (Jul 29, 2012 at 11:52)

I find the replay service absolutely shocking to be honest- missed the world cup live because of work, put the replay on and thanks to the continuous feed I tuned in to see the last couple of riders, rather than being able to watch it from the start. Then after that there has been nothing but videos of other red bull sponsored sports on when clicking on links for the replay. So by the looks of today's world cup, you had a small window in which to catch the replay, then that's it.

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tabletop84 (Jul 29, 2012 at 12:24)

Red Bull really need to geit their shit together or advise the production company to do it. Apart from the stable boradcast I would have expected way more from a comapny with one of the largest marketing budgets out there.

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mobweb (Jul 30, 2012 at 6:07)

A bit longer than the 2 minutes on the Red Bull site: dirt.mpora.com/news/dirttv-val-disere-world-cup-finals.html

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fitbiker4130 (Jul 29, 2012 at 14:30)

really wanted to watch this race and so stoked for Bulldog! but every site PB rebull and Dirt etc spoiled it with results anounced and now no replay? why do they keep doing this crap to us that are asleep on this side of the earth when actual race is on...?

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drewdowns1 (Jul 29, 2012 at 8:55)

No replay? So bummed.

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Thunderbiker (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:24)

It was just a matter of time before he would stick one. GO KIWI !!!!!

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DHarrington (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:13)

Awesome work Brook, great run, well deserved.

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hobblyjig (Jul 29, 2012 at 21:00)

People saying they like a change in the results....I guess, but a lot of it has to do with injury. Danny's not even riding, Gwin and Steve are not riding to their potential. Also, I'd be fine with Gwin always coming out on top Smile

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samminett (Jul 29, 2012 at 21:07)

ok WTF where is the replay, us in the countrys that when the race is on it is 3am, and we have work or school the next day cant watch it live wtf red bull we want the replay

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luis-beri (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:15)

nive track, nice race, nice to see a different winner!!!

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cambamber (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:16)

Nick Beer's crash was utterly horrendous.

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bigburd (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:26)

I think there was a united sucking-of-air-through-teeth for all who seen that.

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mxlemming (Jul 29, 2012 at 10:03)

Anyone got a vid of Nick's crash (without having to go through the whole red bull replay)?

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renevw24 Plus (Jul 29, 2012 at 12:59)

I missed it and need to watch the replay!! Where is it?

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philip92 (Jul 29, 2012 at 5:29)

Yeah go Rachel !

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Ogalosh (Jul 29, 2012 at 12:22)

Can anyone tell me where the replay is?

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cikudh (Jul 29, 2012 at 16:54)

It's SO WRONG when mtb downhill athlete pulling out their best to win , yet this sports not in Olympics,, whereas somebody is ROBBING a medal from horses which they call EQUESTRIAN

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jaame (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:27)

Gee doesn't usually smile when he loses which proves how cool the bulldog is. I;m so happy someone broke Mr. Boring's deadlock on the top step of the podium.

That track looks horrible to me. I don't fancy riding it one bit!

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kavika (Jul 29, 2012 at 10:58)

Have to agree. I'm used to seeing the "I don't like losing" look, as he has high expectations for himself.

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BDKR (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:21)

Awesome to see Brook kill it! And Josh was looking good for a bit there too. Crazy course and some epic wrecks. Beer's hit was over the top. Spagnolo's was pretty ugly too. Great race. Now to go ride. It's only 1030 here!

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teamdoa (Jul 29, 2012 at 10:35)

Peaty did good, amazing riding, still going faster than most 12th!

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alazamanza (Jul 29, 2012 at 12:05)

he's perhaps got some more exprience on off cambery tracks having ridden for so long, most tracks don't feature quite so much off cambery sections, most of the old downhill tracks were off camber and grassy rather than rough so it sorta makes sense :S

still its good to see him back in the right sorta mix, keep it up Dr Peat!!!

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p2abels0n (Jul 29, 2012 at 11:43)

Anyone know if there will be a replay for this race???

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sarsar06 (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:18)

This was such an exciting race!! Awesome to see Brook so happy after winning! He's a BEAST!

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matchugillan (Jul 30, 2012 at 0:29)

A Nz wins a world cup round for the second time in history but not on the news

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bfe89 (Jul 30, 2012 at 1:58)

Right shame that.

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kgbdhbiker (Jul 29, 2012 at 12:20)

Is there a replay anywhere yet?

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jon132 (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:18)

feal sorry for Gee though but sill such a sick run from Macdonald!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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ir0cks (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:21)

i was about to props you until i realized the amount of mistakes in your sentence.. But still, yea Gee's hot seat lasted for a mere 2 minutes.

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shishka (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:49)

Congrats to brookdog!!! Look like he a real contender afterall. Gwin is the man though securing overall without breaking a sweat.

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hyperpower88 (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:16)

Bummed for Hill crashing.. Really thought this one was going to go well for him!

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apioqm (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:27)

Less than 7 seconds back with that crash, I reckon he would have been up there.

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hyperpower88 (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:54)

Yeah, by my calculations based on the times of each sector (sector 1: beginning to split 1, sector 2: split 1 to split 2, sector 3: split 2 to end) of the course, he was 0.654 secs faster than Gwin from split 1 to the end (he crashed on the first sector)..
So, had he not crashed and had a time within 0.654secs of Gwin he would made a podium run Smile

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Lets see what World Champs brings us!!

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hyperpower88 (Jul 29, 2012 at 9:36)

Had a time within 0.654 secs of Gwin in the first sector...

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kavika (Jul 29, 2012 at 10:56)

Why do people get sooo wrapped up with times of riders who crashed? Yes, it was a good time after having a spill, but if he was going at a pace where he stayed in control, would he have made the podium? No.

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hyperpower88 (Jul 29, 2012 at 11:25)

Just thinkering what could have been... I'm sure he'll step it up and still stay in control on World Champs...

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kavika (Jul 29, 2012 at 22:07)

Be great to see him get up on the Podium again

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chrisrussell (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:14)

FUCKKKK YEAHHHH!! Finally a decent race to watch

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semaj (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:17)

Nick Beer, crazy front flip attempt on the step up! Scary crash man

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djumper99 (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:26)

Just a little under rotated. All joke aside Ive never seen a crash quite like that.

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bfe89 (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:43)

Bout time we had a kiwi on the podium! Proud as bro.

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Lone-Wolf (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:21)

Well I have to admit that this was really demanding track and super exciting race! And nice to see a change on the Podium too

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brunovieiranext (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:56)

I do not believe I missed this race

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tabletop84 (Jul 29, 2012 at 12:28)

Red Bull Y U NO REPLAY?

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kinlodesigns (Jul 29, 2012 at 12:21)

Does anyone know where I can watch the replay??

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theballinman (Jul 29, 2012 at 13:42)

Is there not a replay???

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remone (Jul 29, 2012 at 13:20)

great race the most exciting in a while, congrats brook insane run do more of that and next year top step is yours, good luck

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Chamakazi (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:27)

Gwosing... doesn't sound quite as good, does it?

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andypav (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:29)

overall champ again sounds great though.

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OGBrowner (Jul 29, 2012 at 8:10)

you mean "overall champ agwin sounds great though"

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gooseman310 (Jul 29, 2012 at 14:53)

WOW!!!! THE DOG POUND IN THE HOUSE!!! BIG BULLDOG was let loose way to go BM cant wait to see the replay if there is ONE!!!

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skierdud89 (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:46)

Definitely the most exciting race of the year to watch! Brooks run was amazing!

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brett878 Plus (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:13)

Really exciting race, nice to see a change in the results. Great job bull dog!

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WAKIdesigns (Jul 29, 2012 at 13:17)

So... can we start flat pedals vs clipless debate again? Look! There were two flatties in top three! There must be something in it! These must be some new flats available earliest in 2014!

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motoman2100 (Jul 29, 2012 at 14:13)

Gee rides flats? cuz it looked like Ratboy was clipped in

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ibis09 (Jul 29, 2012 at 15:44)

Is there any replay?

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ridenflow (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:14)

that was a fricken awesome race

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O-7plymaple-O (Jul 29, 2012 at 11:53)

Anyone got a link to video of this event?

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NorCrew09 (Jul 29, 2012 at 10:48)

Good to see someone other then Gwin in the top spot!

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Tomothy-DH (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:13)

BULLDOOOOOG!

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signorekai (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:13)

GOOD JOB BROOKS!

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murdochfb (Aug 2, 2012 at 3:34)

the bulldog deserves a bone!!!

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Wilfo95 (Aug 3, 2012 at 13:38)

What a result for Phil Atwill !!

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blackdawg (Jul 30, 2012 at 10:15)

Connor Fearon is someone to watch, he's quietly climbing the ranks.

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Its-That-Guy (Jul 30, 2012 at 3:31)

he looks so stoked to win, so happy for him!

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theoutlaw (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:16)

Great race with good coverage. Congrats to Brook

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savinka (Jul 30, 2012 at 0:05)

Wow! Steve Peat in 12th! what a fighter! Smile

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hobblyjig (Jul 29, 2012 at 20:57)

Did anyone record it? Redbull just has a 2 min highlight clip Frown

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garethjudson (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:13)

the bulldog is a hero!

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Conm (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:20)

Yeah Brook!

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allan-taylor64 (Jul 29, 2012 at 23:21)

So happy for josh on the podium Smile

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remone (Jul 29, 2012 at 13:22)

the world champs are your´s, sam hill you still a legend best of luck

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Angryham (Jul 29, 2012 at 5:24)

it isn't working?! is it supposed to be live?! whaaat

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Angryham (Jul 29, 2012 at 5:29)

in other news: COME ON RACHEL!!!

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domino0 (Jul 29, 2012 at 5:33)

The womens and half the mens are not live anymore. They just show a replay.

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ziggyzuggy (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:11)

congrats brooks really solid run

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llarrggee (Jul 29, 2012 at 8:35)

Fantastic race and fantastic track.

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lard2288 (Jul 29, 2012 at 9:17)

Gwins gwinjury stopped him from gwinning :-)

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SnowshoeRider4Life (Jul 29, 2012 at 17:26)

You know what hasnt been said yet? Marzocchi won a world cup for the first time in years!!!!!!

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samminett (Jul 29, 2012 at 21:03)

marzzochi has won loads u idiot, emmiline ragot is on marzzochi

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SnowshoeRider4Life (Aug 17, 2012 at 22:08)

I'm talkin mens

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Samarius (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:56)

Yes I enjoyed that.

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DownhillDavies (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:32)

Where's Danny Hart?

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Tomothy-DH (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:43)

Think he crashed in qualifying..?

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doug13 (Jul 29, 2012 at 7:53)

Dislocated shoulder a week or 2 ago.

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mxlemming (Jul 29, 2012 at 10:05)

Stacked into a barrier in Les Deux Alpes, Crankworks.

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llarrggee (Jul 29, 2012 at 10:41)

Is that the first time a 888 has won a world cup in AGES?

Anybody know?

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kavika (Jul 29, 2012 at 11:14)

Don't you mean, is that the first time a kiwi has won a world cup? The 888 just happened to be on his bike........

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Joeypalmer (Jul 29, 2012 at 11:37)

llarggee, what are you talking about?? Emmeline Ragot has won on a Marz fork this year...

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alazamanza (Jul 29, 2012 at 12:08) (Below Threshold) show comment

yeah but the mens is a much more competitive class.. look at the magins between the gals compared to the mens.... dont get me wrong i still enjoy watching the womens races but the mens is where the bike makes a bigger difference due to the smaller gaps they're won by

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Pininator (Jul 29, 2012 at 12:25)

Blenkinsop won @ Schladming a few years ago...not the first Kiwi to win a WC.

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kavika (Jul 29, 2012 at 21:58)

Yeah, true. Should have been won a world cup in AGES........

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kappe (Jul 29, 2012 at 10:52)

Danny hart?

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alazamanza (Jul 29, 2012 at 12:06)

injured shoulder Frown

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Results: Val d'Isere DH - UCI World Cup 2012

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