Finals Results - Fort William DH World Cup 2016

Jun 6, 2016
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285 Comments
  • 345 0
 LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the Stevie Smith protected run coverage!! #longlivechainsaw
  • 140 0
 And those badges, with minaar holding it the second he finished is run !
  • 41 1
 @Brakesnotincluded: And Rachel doing this "little sign" while looking at the sky when she finished her run. You can definitely feel that the riders truly consider smith through their runs
  • 3 0
 What time was it in the broadcast? Didn't have time to watch all of it so just watched the last few run. Would like to see the tribute.
  • 8 0
 @tuboy95: 1:13:40
we were watching this part standing in silence
  • 109 4
 @Brakesnotincluded: @Brakesnotincluded: Minaar is truly a great man. Doing it for Stevie, and also honestly caring for the riders that went down while hart and gwin sitting there and chilling and Minaar is grabbing his head, hoping the riders are not hurt. Bless that man.
  • 21 1
 You know. I was watching on my iPad live this morning but also gathering myself to meet a friend for a ride. I was in my garage, Red Bull coverage on the steps and as I started pulling my bike off the wall the Stevie tribute run came on. I pulled my bike down, stopped what I was doing and watched. After wiping away a small tear I went back to lubing my chain, checking my tires and putting air in my shocks. I thought it was kind of a prophetic moment.
  • 64 1
 @pigit77: Minaar is just one of those guys we should all be thankful that he represents our sport. Not saying there aren't others but you just know he loves the sport and the people he shares it with.
  • 28 0
 @lifeofloon: well said sir, well said ! Greg is true gentleman,how he worried about Gee when he crashed,and watched if he get up instead of celebrating (another) win...
  • 17 2
 @darren853: I really felt sorry for Gee crashing that early in his run. Dude has no luck :/
  • 26 0
 @lifeofloon: Minaar for me is the perfect professional. He's a consistent contender and a properly nice bloke. Delighted to see him on the top step.

As a side note: What the hell is it about Minaar and Ft Bill that fit together so well?!
  • 2 0
 @mini-freerider: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIjQxEOgqIo
  • 5 0
 The feels with Stevie Smith's run. Well done, UCI. Well done.
  • 3 4
 @pigit77: Minnaar is solid gold, but it's not a fair fight when you have his superstar personality with the two flattest personalities in the whole sport on either side. Don't be so hard on them. Big Grin
  • 3 0
 Tears in my eyes the whole way down. Thank you Scotland and Mr. Minnaar for all the love! #longlivechainsaw
  • 196 3
 Huge shout out to UCI for doing that tribute run to Stevie that was so rad!!!!
  • 26 99
flag boulderbasher69 (Jun 5, 2016 at 7:56) (Below Threshold)
 that was planned by the riders, not the UCI, If it was then they would have all been fined for jersey infractions...
  • 6 1
 Will ANYONE have a replay of this
  • 12 1
 @anchoricex: www.redbull.tv/live/AP-1KR6H1G411W11/uci-mountain-bike-world-cup

Time 1:13:30
  • 2 0
 @anchoricex : www.instagram.com/p/BGSRmovpYTp
  • 6 0
 @boulderbasher69: I think he was referring to the ghost run during finals when there was in essence a five minutes of silence for when Steve would have raced.
  • 1 0
 @boulderbasher69:
  • 5 0
 Just watched it, tears in my eyes already halfway into his run. Then the swelling noise when he approached the finish section, even more tears. Thank you UCI, thank you Fort William audience, that was amazing!
  • 193 4
 Fitting weekend to have a Canadian junior on the top step.
  • 69 1
 @Fastestracer a young canadian chasing his dreams is standing on the world cup podium,reminds me of Stevie few years ago,dont you think? he is young,he is in a junior category, but he won a fckin world cup !
  • 54 1
 especially while wearing Stevie's design on his helmet!
  • 60 0
 Hats off for Mark Wallace too! That had to be his toughest race of the year.
  • 13 1
 you almost could feel the mess that was going inside his head
  • 6 0
 Finn will be a force for years, my friends.
  • 115 3
 Funniest run:
2015: george branningan - windham
2016: eddie masters -fort william Big Grin
  • 5 2
 Savage guys
  • 55 1
 Seriously, when you're that far into the woods you might as well just keep going.
  • 135 1
 "He's going to end up looking like a dropped lasagna at this rate" Classic Rob Warner form.
  • 27 1
 @Trailsoup: Nah then he the UCI would have DSQ'd him for not entering the tape in the same place he left, and not wearing the right socks.
  • 3 3
 Anybody else on the session in town tonight?
  • 4 0
 Kiwis = Loose
  • 17 1
 Brannigan is one hard mofo... eject to face plant from like 20 feet up, shakes it off, hops on the bike and flashes the horns!? WTF!!
  • 1 0
 edit
  • 2 0
 www.pinkbike.com/photo/13573157
  • 2 0
 @scriz: Shout out to Fox helmet I just purchased!!! Now I can go bigger!
  • 82 0
 Highlights:
Stevie Smith's protected run
Greg Minaar destroying his run
Rachel atherton 12second lead
Manon's crash
Ed Master's crash
George Brannigan's crash
Gee Atherton's crash
Mike Jones' crash
Adam Brayton top 4
Peaty slaying his last wc race at fort william
  • 5 34
flag RedBurn (Jun 5, 2016 at 9:12) (Below Threshold)
 "Last" race ... Wanna bet it s not ? He ll crack for sure on HIS track at Lenzerheide
  • 27 0
 @RedBurn: read carefully- his last world cup race --->at fort william Smile
  • 15 1
 And luca shaw 6th
  • 1 1
 @darren853: yeah just sayin that he could "come back" .. that is not impossible imo, he would do it just for fun and to shred with his buddies on good weekend, certainly not for racing seriously etc ... My point is that if he still comes at the WC events without competing, I think we'll see him on track havin some fun with the other ridersBig Grin
  • 3 0
 @RedBurn:yeah, surely he´ll come to encourage his buddies,probably have some training laps with them, but he wont be a part of WC circuit anymore.Today was simply his last -->official-- WC race at Fort William,thats all Smile
  • 82 3
 Eddy fucking masters!
  • 20 1
 Eddie over cooked - Claudio . . nope, he just smoked everywhere
  • 13 0
 @cikudh: to be completely honest, eddie would have likely been racing hung over after celebrating his qualification result
  • 1 0
 @cameronumf: That is quite possible! haha
  • 1 0
 @DamianNZ: haah i wouldnt be surprised aye
  • 2 0
 @cikudh: "poor trees" -Claudio
  • 76 1
 Fantastic protected run for Stevie. Just how it should have been
  • 62 0
 YES BRAYTON!!!!!
  • 8 0
 Yees #gastoflat
  • 36 0
 Brayton's first podium, the Gambler's first podium, and Ohlins' first podium all in one.
  • 12 0
 "eski boi play time is over" seems quite fitting now
  • 13 0
 #gastopodium
  • 1 4
 Stoked to see him come up, but that run was ugly at the top. The moment he got into the rocks it looked like he had no rebound damping. Even still, I'm stoked for him!
  • 47 0
 WTF ! Minnaar on fire !!!!!
  • 47 1
 Peaty sub 4:50 at nearly 42 years of age. Friggen awsome.
  • 1 0
 Awesome!
  • 47 1
 It's official!! I can ride like Eddie Masters or Gee (some of the time)
  • 41 0
 Minnaar is just amazing, a true professional. Eddy was on some serious adrenaline. Adam Brayton's run was epic. What a race! Great tribute to Stevie. I love our sport.
  • 17 0
 Brayton's run was mental, it was pretty unnerving to watch
  • 4 0
 @JoseBravo: Couldn't agree more dude! Some one either totally gaffed his suspension setup or they decided to focus the setup for the later portions of the track with the idea that if he could make it there without dying he would be in good shape for the rest.
  • 41 2
 Finn for the win!!! So good!
  • 34 0
 LoL, Danny's reaction on Brannigan's crash
  • 3 1
 I know!! #nowtschangedbro
  • 31 0
 Imagine if Bryceland could be arsed pedalling.
  • 22 1
 He cant pedal, his bike is too small and he would smack his knees off the bars....
  • 6 0
 he simply might not know that he is a professional athlete...
  • 27 0
 My mind is blown. How did Brosnan manage to put nearly 10kph on Gwin in the speed trap ????
  • 5 0
 I was wondering this too!! Wasn't he at like 62 kmh?
  • 9 0
 yep 62km/h, Troy is fast as hell!
  • 1 0
 @johnnyprank: daaayyyyumm!!
  • 26 0
 Minaar is the man!!!! WTF
  • 32 6
 Peaty for the Win!
  • 23 123
flag poah (Jun 5, 2016 at 6:30) (Below Threshold)
 peaty was past it a few years back, no chance of him winning.
  • 78 11
 @poah: you, sir, are what's known as a tosser.
  • 21 61
flag jack-aldred (Jun 5, 2016 at 8:44) (Below Threshold)
 @doakwolf: Oh shit, he spoke the truth, what a c*nt. Quick, down vote him!!
  • 16 50
flag Blablablup123 (Jun 5, 2016 at 8:47) (Below Threshold)
 @poah: pshhhht, you can`t say that around here, are you mad?! The fan boys could here you!
  • 60 2
 @poah: he's 20 years older than 90% of the field and still getting top 30's at international level. He's not lost anything.

@Jack-McLovin he'd take the bikes he was riding at your age and make you look like an even bigger spoilt brat on your bank of dad specialized. Show some respect.
  • 8 44
flag Blablablup123 (Jun 5, 2016 at 9:01) (Below Threshold)
 @thenotoriousmic: Top 30s are faaaar from winning... so yes, he has "lost something". And what does Jack`s skills on the bike have to do with that? Or are you just here to protect your hero from the truth and insult people?
  • 30 5
 @Blablablup123: There's telying the truth and then there's being a dickhead. You, clearly don't know the difference.
  • 3 33
flag Blablablup123 (Jun 5, 2016 at 9:08) (Below Threshold)
 @Kamba6: How was I a dickhead? Please elaborate... Btw, my comments are just a reply to the disliking of a true statement. Otherwise I would not have posted anything.
  • 11 2
 @Blablablup123: I didn't say you were a dickhead. I said you don't know the difference between telling the truth and being a dickhead.
  • 5 25
flag Blablablup123 (Jun 5, 2016 at 9:12) (Below Threshold)
 @Kamba6: then tell me where anybody was a real dickhead, that warranted getting called a tosser, a spoiled brat, a dickhead and disrespectful
  • 16 2
 @Blablablup123: Not to get into lecturing but one should show respect for their elders and legends of our sport. This includes not being a dickhead by posting a shit reply to an innocent comment, even if the contents of that reply is true. I hope that clarifies it for you.
  • 7 22
flag Blablablup123 (Jun 5, 2016 at 9:24) (Below Threshold)
 @Kamba6: I never criticized oquartly`s reply, it would have been nice to see Peaty take the win. I just hate this fan boy logic that anything else than hype and idolizing is being disrespectful. Do you think Peaty wants a horde of white knights to defend his public image? Let himself and his riding do the talking ffs.
  • 27 5
 Le tosseur... Peaty's worship is real and can be sick as every single worship is. Those three times I saw him he had a rock star ego aura around him. But then I thought to myself... he may not deserve to be treated as some god but he definitely doesn't deserve some stupid comments undermining his undeniable and extraordinary achievements, comments having only one aim: hey I am here, please love me. I will achieve that by being a dick to a guy who is respected by 99.99999% of my peer group for a good reason.
  • 20 2
 @Blablablup123: Ok i'll say it,your a dickhead and a tosser for not showing respect for a racing legend.Everybody know's Peaty wasn't going too win this weekend but we'd all love to believe it could happen.
  • 6 2
 @Blablablup123: Dude, you clearly have your bearing all wrong. No one said you were a dickhead, and you need to understand that showing respect to one of the greatest DH racers of all time is not being a fanboy. It's simply showing respect.

Peaty has had his riding speak for him for over 20 years, and he still does. The fact that he can still finish in the top 30 is extremely impressive. I don't see you or anyone else in this comment section doing the same.

Finally, no one is defending his public image. There is no need for that because some kid being a dick in the PB comment section will not do any damage to Peaty's image. However, the attitude of being disrespectful to great people for your own gratification deserves to be called what it is and that is being a dickhead.
  • 9 15
flag Blablablup123 (Jun 5, 2016 at 9:52) (Below Threshold)
 @WAKIdesigns: Christ, it`s getting ridiculous. Holy shit. Amazing what people can read into simple comments. "comments having only one aim: hey I am here, please love me". Man, if you say so, you are the veteran of comment wars, so I guess you have to be right... Sorry for being such an attention whoring meanie. I`ll to my best to get the twist out of all of your panties again, I`ll even do some night shifts if I have to...
  • 6 12
flag Blablablup123 (Jun 5, 2016 at 9:53) (Below Threshold)
 @rideonjon: I even said that it would have been nice to see him win...
  • 6 7
 @Blablablup123: I really don't understand why are you standing up for a snotnose tosser who clearly takes his life philosophy from Talladega Nights and has no respect for anyone who hasn't come first int the most recent race.
  • 3 1
 @Kamba6: The truth, told in a humorous way is worth a prop. Good job sir!
  • 4 12
flag WAKIdesigns (Jun 5, 2016 at 10:22) (Below Threshold)
 @Blablablup123 - I know how it works because as the attention whore, I've done that. I also have the "devil's advocate" syndrome and enjoy provoking people. The height of this practice of mine was taking a nihilist approach to Will Whites death. So yea, it's cool to fk with people sometimes but only if the result is uncertain and there's a chance that you can win. Here you can't Wink

Now Peaty can defend himself if he so wish. One comment from him and poah's testosterone level hits the rock bottom because in this situation Peaty plays the soldier at the ending of Lord of the Flies.
  • 4 0
 @WAKIdesigns: Will Olson.
  • 3 7
flag jack-aldred (Jun 5, 2016 at 12:05) (Below Threshold)
 @thenotoriousmic: I have upmost respect for Peaty, I was just stating that I don't understand why that dudes comment gets bombarded with down votes because he implied Peaty wouldn't get the win.

As for the bike, the insurance paid for that, thanks for asking. Not sure why we're getting all personal here, but whatever. If it makes you feel better about your bike or upbringing, so be it Smile
  • 6 1
 All this Peaty downing. Right. Peaty was on the front of MBUK smashing it with the best of them before a lot of commentators here were born. Fact. The fact that he is still racing at world cup level two decades later is good effort and its the likes of him that have made mountain biking what it is today in the UK. Fact Good skills Peaty. Well done.
  • 4 1
 Steve peat has been winning since pretty much the beginning. Every five years or so the sport progresses and the new generation of up in coming shredders turn up to the races and he beats them to and this has been going on for 25 years and he still hasn't stopped now his second place at Bala last week and a top 30 finish at fort William prove that. The guys a freak of nature.
  • 1 1
 @WAKIdesigns: He hasn't read Lord of the Flies...
  • 5 1
 Just here to downvote everyone. Cheers!
  • 5 2
 I'm chiming in because "winning" doesn't always mean winning the race. @oquartly I'm sure is referring to a legend, who, in the game of life, is most f*#king definitely a winner.
  • 2 1
 I just negative prop Blablablup123 because everyone is (without reading comments from him), haha!
  • 23 0
 Danny….stayed on his bike.
  • 21 0
 How do we get more women on DH bikes, and into bike racing in general? The depth is just not there yet. 10th place 40 seconds down? 20th place 1:21 down?
  • 28 1
 That's the question, isn't it? Everyone loves to hate on the sponsors for lack of equal support, but the time gaps don't lie. Sponsoring the tenth best man means a podium threat every race. Sponsoring the tenth best female; you're not even in the conversation. They are solid riders, to be fair, but if the depth of talent were anywhere near the men's, that rider probably wouldn't even be on the WC circuit. Need more depth of talent for higher quality racing.
  • 6 1
 @AllMountin: But on the flip side not getting the same level of support for trainers, time on the bike ect... means that they likely have no chance. Sponsors have to take a chance sometimes. Give them 2-3 years of solid support regardless the results and then after that time move on if its nor working, It seems like so many cant even be on the same race team more than a year or two tops. How do you expect them to try and top someone who has all the support i the world. Really if you not a Euro girl at this point you have little to no chance it seems.
  • 5 1
 Start them racing young I have 3 girls there super into riding they watch all the world cups there really young but say that's what they want todo when they get bigger. Time will tell for my girls but the sport of downhill I think there's going to be more women racing but might not grow just as fast as it should.
  • 22 1
 DAMMIT EDDIE.
  • 18 2
 He should have token his fat bike for more grip !
  • 3 0
 @RedBurn: and balance Smile
  • 17 2
 soo my thoughts-WTF Brayton,WTF Branningan,that crash was nasty,dont know how he walked away from that one,WTF Minnaar,poor Gee...then congrats to Minnaar,he proved us to never never never count him out !!..and of course tears in my eyes when Stevie had his last WC run...thank you red bull for an awesome footage,also thank you for the new red bull player !! Loving the world cups !!
  • 18 1
 Great race, beautiful tribute to chainsaw. But, I'm most impressed with the job Rob Warner had done with the Just For Men hair dye.
  • 13 0
 Might be a little bit biased but greg really showed what a pro he is. Going into this he was down at 18 and not looking on top form...then to come and lay down a run that pretty much demolished the field. I would love to see his full run between split 1 and 2 because that is where he won it. There were plenty of riders ahead of him at split 1...but not a soul at split 2
  • 15 0
 You don't have to be biased. Greg is such a class act. I may not always be rooting for him but I'm always happy when he wins unlike some of the other guys in the field. Who else shows such compassion and empathy for his fellow rivals while displaying such passion for the sport and athleticism? Very few from what I've seen.
  • 6 0
 @lifeofloon: Yeah man, I always noticed how concerned he and Peaty both are for other riders. It's amazing!

And the fact they have spread that concern to others in the sport like an infection is why Gravity MTB is one of the best
sports on the planet. Even Josh (the second coming of Mick Jagger) is like that.
  • 2 0
 +1 to seeing the full run. It was so obvious, when everyone turned red on Greg at split 2 after having had a green at split 1, that we did not get to see where the race had been won. Probo some raw footage might be available somewhere.
  • 18 2
 impressive memorial for stevie at fort william! #longlivechainsaw
  • 16 0
 Greg wiiiinnnnnnaaaaaaaaaaaarrr!!!!!!
  • 15 1
 Greg is a class act all the way Paying great respect to Steve Longlivechainsaw !!!!!!!!!!!
  • 15 0
 Minaar the goat
  • 14 2
 Haha Ed Maters practise my riding style,hang up the bike on the tree,classy! Great Race and tribute for Stevie!thanks for a super afternoon Smile
  • 13 0
 Minnaar back on form!! Greatest...and classiest...of all time. Stoked!
  • 12 1
 Manon Carpenter - I have never cheered so loud sitting in front of a screen! Keep it up, you're going to nail it one day!!!
  • 12 0
 cant wait for the new syndicate video Big Grin
  • 11 0
 Seeing chainsaw still top 20 in the overall. Still hasn't sunk in yet
  • 4 0
 Yeah man, noted, so sad.
  • 11 1
 Rachael is unbelievable. Bummed for Gee. Good racing all around
  • 8 0
 Warner..........If he's not more careful he'll look like a plate of dropped lasagna. ...................................................................priceless
  • 6 0
 brannigan and mike Jones got up and back on the bikes today ,soft overpaid footballers take note.
I'm just home and reflecting on the day
#longlivethechainsaw #sendit for Stevie
The respect shown today was emotional ,the silence was deafning ! It was a moment I won't forget for a long time . There wear tears everywhere . Legend never die !
  • 2 0
 Beautiful,RIP Chainsaw.
  • 9 1
 ... again Rachel declassing the rest, 12 sec. up ... fingers crossed for Manon though!
  • 10 1
 Damn Minnaar! Back at it again with the sick win!!!
  • 8 0
 Minnaar did it again, what a beast Smile congrats to everyone. #LongliveChainsaw !
  • 9 0
 well done laurie!!!! 1st elite top ten....amazing result..
  • 9 0
 Peaty with a top 30 at 42 years young! Just amazing!
  • 9 0
 Gee's crash looked painful
  • 3 0
 Looked like he injured his right arm. He was holding it strangely in the finish area, and did not downshift when he crossed the line. I hope whatever it is, doesn't keep him off the bike for long.
  • 1 0
 @herzalot: Yeah, I spotted that, he shook Greg's hand with his left too.
  • 8 1
 So proud with Colombia ????????. Junior rider Steven Ceballos it's On his way up! (11 today)
  • 10 1
 GO STEVIE GOOOO !!!
  • 9 1
 I know what I'm having for tea, carbMINNAARa!
  • 9 0
 #gregwinnaar
  • 1 0
 PERFECT!!!!
  • 4 0
 Watched the all race on flight to Santa Barbara ....thanks to JetBlue for solid wifi thru the flight....felt bad for all the crashes, I wish they did the Steve dh train after the race with the craoud and the media coverage...big props for having the silent Steve ride
  • 8 0
 LUCA SHAW!!!!
USA!!!
#sramTLDracing
  • 2 0
 sick run, crazy racer steez over`the back to back jumps at the bottom, best kit of the day, sickest custom paint job on his dome, and ppg as a co sponsor......................so rad.

awesome result.
  • 14 6
 Let's go USA boys!
  • 2 1
 Steven went down btwn split 1 and 2. Was up 2.5, then down 4.5 (lost 7 secs).
  • 1 2
 @JWProductions206: rough race for they boys, looking for good luck in leogang
  • 9 1
 C'mon Peaty!
  • 7 0
 Looking forward to WynTV this week!
  • 5 0
 As Gabe said Stevie would have wanted them to all send it Mark Wallace my hat is off to you . We are all behind you man . Finn congrats man . The world is yours
  • 6 1
 Go Finn!!! Stevie would be happy to see that helmet cross the line in the top spot! Go Canada, the force is strong with this one!
  • 7 1
 What is Finn going to seek in junior next year?!
  • 11 1
 He will Rachel the series
  • 8 1
 Wow, 12 second gap
  • 6 1
 Alright PB, cue the the "Rachel wins [Fort William]" article in 3... 2... 1...
  • 6 1
 The race is live in RedBull.tv! Why the hell isnt Pinkbike promoting it, posting the link to the stream?
  • 12 6
 Wow! Rachel put a 12 second gap on Tracy in 2nd place! She's on fire!
  • 7 8
 Neg props, really? Come on!!!
  • 7 2
 the 30 seconds gap to the 4th place is even more insane...
  • 5 1
 Class act Greg Minnaar, Looks like he took it easy on the high risk upper section, then smashed it out on the rest of the race.
  • 1 0
 +1!
  • 2 0
 Racecraft at it's finest. Was awesome to see someone so touched by Stevie win it, and dedicate it to him. Could almost see Stevies all or nothing style in Minnar (totally not his style) as he was sending it into the bottom half wide open. Right. in . the . feels. to see his touch his crest and dedicate the ride.
  • 2 0
 @atrokz: Racecraft is the perfect word for up!
  • 5 0
 Can anyone tell me if "Greg Minaar has laid down an incredible run today..."?
  • 7 1
 Danny's splits destroyed Gwin's
  • 1 0
 Ft. Bill is a long puzzle of a track... especially with totally different conditions this year and a new woods section. Seems like a pretty big home track advantage for the Brits who've been training there for the last month.
  • 2 0
 Yeah, I can't quite figure out how Danny was 1st, 2nd, 2nd, and 2nd and still came in 3rd. Must have lost time between the final split and the finish.
  • 1 0
 Danny doesn't have the pedal power that Gwin does. He got most his time advantage in by first split, added a lil more on him by 2nd splt. Third split Gwin got very little back, between 3-4 when it starts to flatten out and also when riders get tired Gwin pulled back a second between 3 and 4 and the the rest until the finish. Danny was the slowest on from split 3 to finish of all the podium finishers. It could be ran out of gas, he was clearly the fastest at split 1 which says he went out harder than all the others up top.
  • 1 0
 @mfoga: Check out the clip in the vital slideshow where Danny cleans the root section after the drop, shows a bunch of other riders too. Pretty amazing
  • 4 0
 How Brannigan did not break something trying to do a Bernard Kerr I don't know.. You have a podium with your name on it this season boy!
  • 3 0
 With all due respect and admiration to surfers and their ceremony when one of their own goes to a better place, Today Fort William's tribute to one of ours wast extremely awesome!!!! Long live Stevie Cheers
  • 2 0
 Congrats Minnaar!

Am I the only one still waiting for Sam Hill's comeback? I know he got a podium on the last Enduro race but it seems like he's not giving 100% for DH at the moment.

Anyway, the Steve Smith tribute was awesome. #longlivechainsaw
  • 5 0
 Stoked For Tracey Hannah - she looked super composed today, second place to Rachel is nothing to be disappointed with.
  • 3 0
 GREG MINAAAAAAAAAAAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES was at a pub with mates yesterday and had the mob tucked on the side of the table watching the race! nobody had realised until I started screaming and cheering!
  • 7 1
 Go Peaty - Smile
  • 6 1
 One life it peaty.. Time to remind rat how it's done Smile #ripchainsaw
  • 6 2
 Would be nice to see at Crank worx a silent run for Stevie we should have one at home for him also
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 Ya would be cool if we did something at crankworks for chainsaw But Steve liked to have a good time as we all know So my thoughts are instead of a somber event Let's light whistler on fire or some crazy shit and pay respect to Stevie in a more ass kickin way Also I think we should rename the Canadian open To the Steve smith Canadian open Longlivechainsaw might have to ge painted on hecklers rock
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 @mxmtb: well I am going there july first to train for crank worx so yah I will see what we can do
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 Sp bummed for Gee - I believe he would have taken Greg. We'll never know. That's racing.
  • 7 0
 Certainly hard to say, but I think even Greg would rather have Gee win than go down and hurt his shoulder.
  • 4 0
 Heckuva a result for Brayton and Shaw, Minnaar showing why he's GOAT, and Gwin also had a solid performance.
  • 1 0
 Even without racing Ft William Stevie Smith still is 18th in the overall standings. So technically he is still a protected rider (having ridden two out of the three races, one of those punctured). Not saying that the should do another protected run, it would never quite match this one. But it does go to show how amazing he was. In three races only seventeen competitors gathered more points than he did in two races.
  • 5 0
 Hold on fin hold on son
  • 4 0
 Ooooh yeeeaaah
  • 5 0
 WTF minaar!
  • 4 0
 Minnar The Specialist . . no doubt.
  • 4 1
 Yeah Greg! Limosine Wheelbases for all! Great to see Stevie's run as well RIP Chainsaw
  • 1 0
 Brayton and Brosnan they are in M size.
  • 3 0
 @torero: Their bikes are still long given their height
  • 2 1
 @AGR97: Exactly - plus the reach on the medium Scott is the same as the size Large V10 - which is why its mental that Ratty rides the size Large....
  • 4 0
 Minaar is pure class, Brayton wow !
  • 3 0
 Troy Brosnan was the only guy to crack the 60kmh mark (61.989kmh). That is truly fast!
  • 5 1
 hes got the best tuck in the biz. unfortunately the racing gods smacked him with a backhand today for that fashion crime he was wearing.
  • 1 1
 is it me or Aaron Gwin just doesn't seem to bond with anyone, he seem avoided by everyone, even by the media, he just doesn't get included in anything, I mean I know he kick their asses at least the 98% of the time, but he just seem left by the side.
  • 5 0
 He doesn't drink and party like many others. This is the guy who said his vice is ice cream. I think he is just a different personality then a lot of the other top guys. Gee always seemed to be kind of like Gwin. I don't think they are unliked by their peers, they just don't have the same personality.
  • 4 1
 I really hope Peaty can pin it and go to the podium!
  • 4 0
 Greg!!!!
  • 4 0
 Minnaar is on fire!
  • 4 2
 Can't see anyone beating minaar now that hart fell short. Never rule him out!
  • 3 0
 The man is back! Go Greg!
  • 5 2
 Adam Brayton is so MAD! Absolutely sick riding today!
  • 2 0
 What time did Stevie's ghost run happen? I want to watch it on the replay.
  • 1 0
 1:13:40 RIP Stevie.
  • 2 0
 @rideonjon: thanks buddy!
  • 3 0
 ADAM FUCKING BRAYTON ! Loose as a goose that's been boned by a moose!
  • 1 0
 How can the women's times be so spread out? The top 3 are all 10 seconds away from each other and Rachel was a minute faster than 15th place. I truly don't understand why
  • 2 0
 I'll be guessing she is living of his bike 100%, meaning she can be at her bike 24/7 365, also she is taller more shaped like a man. she also has to be at least able to follow gee's training. thats why, tahnne kind of like the same and so tracy and manon. still they lack the strength of rachel and the guidance of a top guy like gee or dan.
  • 4 1
 Alleeeez Gaëtan !!
  • 2 0
 Geez GBR women are strong! Go girls
  • 3 0
 GOAT GOAT GOAT
  • 1 0
 World cup racing never disappoints! Yeeeew!
The memorial run was something special too, props to UCI #longlivechainsaw
  • 2 0
 wheres the replay video?!
  • 2 0
 What a violent race! People taken out left & right!
  • 2 1
 I wonder if Greg was running those new Enve rims for the final race especially after flatting in qualifications.
  • 1 0
 M90 for race run. 25mm internal width.
  • 1 0
 Syndicate!!! Well done Greg, Josh, the old dog (Steve), and crew. Gonna miss Mr. Peat...
  • 1 0
 Respect to Martin Maes, on track for a solid top 20 before his crash on the final motorway jump.
  • 1 0
 The anticipation is killing me!
  • 2 1
 Where can we watch it live?
  • 1 0
 Only a recap of the womens and live action from the top riders of the men can be watched on Redbulltv
  • 3 0
 www.uci.ch/mountain-bike/news/article/live-176876
  • 1 0
 @ExNihiloNihilFit: I just watched the complete replay, women's and men's on the RedBulltv app.
  • 1 0
 www.redbull.com/en/bike/stories/1331798583086/replay-uci-dh-world-cup-2016-from-fort-william
  • 1 0
 How awsome is the live timing
  • 2 1
 it's either the shitty internet down here or the stream doesn't work.....
  • 2 1
 think its a shit stream by RedBull. I have the same problem this week and during last weeks XC, but seem to be okay streaming other things outside RedBull Media TV.
  • 1 1
 @crf-999: Im in Adelaide and its always been fine for me. Even when i was back on 15Mb (now on 50Mb).

Perhaps change providers - iinet is where its at.
  • 1 0
 @speedyjonzalas: interesting that. I am with iinet as well and have all kinds of issues with the Red Bull Tv app. Could stream the race no issues via uci website which uses the old player once i found it.
  • 1 0
 @crf-999: hmm I have no idea then. You tried clearing cache and cookies?
  • 2 0
 Naaaaice one Greg!
  • 2 0
 GREAT WINNER......
  • 2 0
 GOAT
  • 2 1
 Damn Martin Maes was 5th at split one!!
  • 1 0
 I dont understand, he goes 5th, 22, 22, 23 on the splits and get 78th?
  • 4 0
 @tiagofernandex: the last split is not the final... maybe he crashed in the last jump
  • 2 0
 @tiagofernandex: he had a horrible crash on the jump through the Scotland arch, was surprised that he managed to walk away from it!
  • 1 0
 @ktmtb: Any word if he made it out OK? Just saw his crash in the highlights video, that looked scary!
  • 1 0
 @LaserEule: Saw on his Instagram that he broke his wrist.
  • 1 0
 @brandaneisma: Gawdammit! Hope he recovers in time for the next EWS stop... Heal up Martin!
  • 5 4
 The complete lack of American riders in the WC is bonkers man.
  • 6 2
 It was really weird to see 2 Americans in the top 10.
  • 6 2
 Keep running races like Fontana and it's what tou get.
  • 4 2
 @partsengineeringbikes: Damn completely missed Luca Shaw, nicely done!
  • 5 1
 @nozes: DH is pretty much illegal in southern california so we'll take what we can get.
  • 4 0
 Congratulations to Nik...6th in Junior Men
  • 1 0
 It does suck. I think bike riding in general is a lot more popular in Europe
  • 1 0
 @kwapik: North America has some pretty fast juniors right now and Nik is leading them. And @hetfield1 where I live bike riding is pretty popular!
  • 7 7
 Wasn't nice that Claudio laughed at Ed Master's crash. Not too profesional in my opinion.
  • 1 0
 one hell of a race. Cheers, tears, spills , thrills and a lot of laughs
  • 1 0
 Lets go luca!!! Im calling a podium this season
  • 1 0
 you got junior men on there twice.
  • 2 4
 I hate to hate on the redbull feed, but this is the second time this season that the feed has dies for the top 4 riders! Aaarrgjh!!!
  • 2 0
 It actually worked super good for me. It got hung up, I refreshed the page and the feed came right back. I got lucky!
  • 1 1
 Greg Minnaar really is the best mountain biker in the world.
  • 1 0
 #longlivechainsaw
  • 2 2
 Brosnan hitting 62mph!!!
  • 5 0
 62km/hr not 62 mph he went 38.5mph
  • 6 0
 @johnnyjones98: Ah, thanks for clearing that up! That makes more sense. I feel foolish for not realizing that.
  • 3 0
 @NormanPerez: no problem
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