A French Classic. EWS Rd 7 Highlights, Valberg-Guillaumes

Sep 21, 2016
by UCI Mountain Bike World Series  
A French Classic. EWS Rd 7 Highlights, Valberg-Guillaumes

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The North American leg of the series is now five weeks behind us as the series lands back in Europe for the final two stops. The first of which is in the spiritual home of Enduro, France. Richard Cunynghame brings you coverage of the event that is spread across two mountain towns and endless trails. The Maritime Alps are a perfect location for the Enduro World Series and the huge efforts from riders as we approach the sharp end of the season.

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60 Comments
  • 57 1
 Was refreshing Pinkbike waiting for this all day! Work can wait for another 30 minutes...
  • 25 1
 "another" Big Grin
  • 1 0
 proper edit
  • 51 0
 Jerome talking about going over the bars with a large piece of foliage poking out his helmet... classic! Big Grin

Way to go Sam! Wink
  • 2 0
 No really guys...I went over the bars. Don't you see the flowered branch stuck between my helmet and visor? Hilarious.
  • 26 1
 Really appreciate the improving EWS coverage, great work everyone involved. Would be really good if we could eventually have WRC style aggregated timing overlaid as the leaders come up to each stage finish to bring the excitement up yet another notch.
  • 2 0
 They should make it mandatory for all riders to wear GPS trackers so they can compare runs.
  • 17 1
 The EWS needed someone like Sam Hill so bad. I'm so glad he's focusing on Enduro next year, I completely lost interest at the beginning of the season. I can't put my finger on exactly what it is, I just love his no nonsense 'shut up and ride' attitude! Nice to see him enjoying it too. Plus that bike is sooooooo sick.
  • 6 0
 Two legends - in Hill and Nico - battling it out is exactly what enduro needed. added bonus with Graves and you have the three most consummate professionals in mtb.
  • 12 0
 Great coverage of the EWS! This sort of edit is TV-worthy, very well done.
  • 2 0
 Yes. Nice, visually appealing, timely, no-nonsense coverage! Impressive.
  • 12 0
 Is Cunny going clothes shopping at the Goodwill or what?
  • 14 0
 Cunny is a great presenter, but almost every outfit he ever wears makes me want to slap him
  • 3 0
 @catweasel: yes!!
  • 3 0
 What's an "outfit"?
  • 3 0
 @panaphonic: outfit:a set of clothes that are worn together
  • 2 0
 @panaphonic: aka ensemble
  • 1 0
 @cuban-b: Like when a ladies dress and shoes are the same colour?
  • 11 0
 Hill for the win in the champagne chugging contest!
  • 7 0
 An amazing recap on 2 of the biggest legends of our sports battling for seconds... Unreal performances from Sam and Nico! #proudsponsor
  • 8 0
 Sam shredding.... yeah good.
  • 21 3
 He's a Shredling

Shredling /ʃred-ling/: Semi-tall, fast and swift, hairy creature on two wheels - large testicles, mad eyes (on the prize) and bites hard. Resides in steep and loose terrain. Can win on flat pedals and in mud. Other examples: Danny Hart, Laurie Greenland.
  • 3 0
 @WAKIdesigns: *mad eyes [on the hunt].....
  • 8 0
 It would have been nice to have Barel in this race
  • 2 0
 I was happy to see him cheering on Sam. Another legend for sure.
  • 7 0
 Loved seeing Fabien cheering on Sam. Amazeballs
  • 4 0
 How bloody fast was Nico round that corner on the last stage!? Looked like he was riding speedway, foot well and truly out!
  • 3 0
 Ironic Sam had both feet on his pedals on that corner.
  • 2 0
 Some decent bubbles after Whistler's poor showing with Freixenet. Cunny- best yet aside for the dubbing. Interesting edit on last stage. Sam Hill on YT for 2017!
  • 2 0
 Hydration pack - check. Rain jacket - check. Aluminum bike - check. Flat pedals - check. Ready for a trail ride in the Pacific Northwest ORRRR winning an EWS in France!
  • 3 0
 Sam was ectatic over his win in that interview
  • 3 1
 Awesome coverage! Am I the only one who thinks they should add night stages like in WRC?
  • 5 1
 Awesome coverage!
  • 2 1
 Great highlights video, as always. Really enjoy these.

RC, next time you interview Nico Vouilloz, ask him how to pronounce his name. Hint: the "i" is BEFORE the "ll".
  • 2 0
 It's actually a common mistake people make, even in France so I guess we can't really blame him for that.
  • 1 0
 @polarproton: Interesting! Still, I'd expect him to get it right after years of being in and around bike racing. OK, I'm over it.
  • 1 0
 @MtbSince84: voo yawz brah Wink
  • 3 0
 The EWS footage just gets better and better. Thanks Pinkbike!
  • 3 1
 Best race of the year! Great coverage! Could have been a 1/2hr longer.
  • 4 2
 I expected to more footages of Sammy
  • 10 1
 He was too fucking quick to film.
  • 1 0
 Ohh, finally an enduro racing video that lasts longer than the ones' from Emily B. but.. no Porsche here.
  • 2 0
 27 minutes long?? I'm going to have a good lunch break today.
  • 1 0
 Great highlights Enduro World Series... makes me want to go ride my bike...mission accomplished
  • 2 0
 shout out to PB for this video player. one of the best out there IMO!
  • 2 0
 Nice work PB
  • 3 1
 Thanks PB!!! Smile
  • 1 0
 Maes is not Maise. Pronounce it more like Maas.
  • 2 2
 Absolutely great coverage, great pictures - but sorry - shit music. Awful!!
  • 1 0
 I take it back - the music get's better after stage one ;-/
  • 1 0
 Wonderful again! Perfect coverage again! Big ups!
  • 1 0
 Those ear lobes are bigger than my future
  • 1 0
 And my future is pretty big
  • 1 0
 Richard Cunynghame?
  • 7 1
 The teabag eater
  • 1 0
 great images
  • 1 0
 Fantastic coverage.
  • 1 0
 great!
  • 1 0
 Great coverage!!!
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