Pinkbike Poll: How Closely Do You Follow Racing?

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ecologist (Apr 9, 2015 at 21:08)

put me down for "I like to watch the races when I can, but I will never miss a Claudio course preview."

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asteezc1 (Apr 9, 2015 at 22:03)

i like looking at pros race bikes and setups for different courses. unfortunately that's about my only interest in spectator racing. Though i have raced my self.

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dontcoast (Apr 9, 2015 at 22:21)

Claudio's previews are absolutely where it's at!

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chyu (Apr 9, 2015 at 22:37)

I'm with MJ and his popocorn.

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chup29 FL (Apr 9, 2015 at 21:22)

where's the category for the people who sit up watching the live timing for practice, have the local weather saved on their phones and tell people in church that the only one true god is Sam Hill and that that Jesus guy couldn't turn for shit

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medievalbiking (Apr 9, 2015 at 23:31)

He could walk on water but can't handle the gnar gnar.... just gets Gwin to do it for him

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ecrider (Apr 9, 2015 at 21:23)

I respect the hell out of XC and enduro but I usually only watch the DH live feed

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russthedog FL (Apr 9, 2015 at 21:36)

I pretty much do anything I can to watch it, I get so damn excited its a bit embarrassing! Bring it!

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SangamonTaylor (Apr 10, 2015 at 9:45)

I race cyclocross and super D, but the only pro racing I care about is DH!

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trailblitz (Apr 7, 2015 at 23:04)

I never cared much for racing until last year. Following the top 20 riders on social media, and learning about their individual styles can make watching much more entertaining. Now I watch the live feed of every race

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BreakOut13 (Apr 10, 2015 at 0:55)

Knowing who the riders are makes it a lot more enjoyable. I don't follow anything on social media minus looking up stuff here on pinkbike but still know the top riders and some of the big names in the MTB scene.

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cherouvim FL (Apr 9, 2015 at 22:33)

Level 9000: I plan my vacation around the WC DH live feed dates.

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kevin267 (Apr 9, 2015 at 23:01)

Vacation TO the venues would be awesome, Lourdes looks like a cool place to visit!

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AmbientLight (Apr 9, 2015 at 22:36)

I watch the replay of the XC races, always some good racing to watched there. As for DH, I've never missed a live feed. Doesn't matter I'm in NZ and they mostly play after midnight - it's just so much more exciting watching it live (and that way I don't accidentally see the results on social media or wherever ruining the replay...)

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tsumpton (Apr 9, 2015 at 23:38)

European rounds are usually on from 10:30pm-2am Sunday night Australia. It makes for an interesting, bleary eyed day Monday.

Bit harder to watch the Windham/MSA rounds as it is usually 5am-ish Monday. Might plan to take the day off after those rounds....

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gramboh FL (Apr 9, 2015 at 22:04)

I catch the replay for overseas WC DH races and watch the North American ones live. Never miss a race. I open the Red Bull stream page the day before and don't go on Pinkbike/instagram/Facebook so I don't accidentally spoil results.

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ConorCraig (Apr 10, 2015 at 0:49)

Tough weekend ahead. First round of the Irish Gravity Enduro Series is on this weekend so will have to starve myself of social media after the race on Sunday until I can come home and watch the reply. Doing a race and not immediately posting it on Instagram, is that even allowed?? The things ya do for WC action

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JulianD (Apr 10, 2015 at 1:08)

I'm not allowed to watch Fort William or Leogang because of the stupid junior cert... I'll have to somehow get around it :'(

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kes2903 (Apr 10, 2015 at 2:10)

Same here, racing DH at Aston Hill sunday then straight home to watch the replay.... def gonna be the best weekend of the year so far!

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philhoward96 (Apr 10, 2015 at 6:47)

Least It's only the junior cert! No riding for me til June, leaving cert is shit, but the world cup being on makes it so much worse haha

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danob (Apr 12, 2015 at 3:52)

I'm in the same boat as you @philhoward96 ! Soon as I'm done the last exam, bike comes out, helmet dusted off, and I'll be back at nightfall... ✌

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johan90 (Apr 10, 2015 at 12:05)

I think I havent missed more than two or three races on the live feed since I started watching back in 08 or something. Never missed a Parkin bros vid or a Vital slideshow since then either. Probably counts as following racing............I just always get so stoked to ride when its race weekends! DH racing is just not like anything else, the action is mind blowing. The build up when faster and faster racers are coming down is absolutely great and you know everyone is giving it their all not leaving anything left on the track. Plus its barely 2 weekends a month and only a few hours on sunday so its not like its to much sacrifice to watch and almost always either in the afternoon or early evening.

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uz1l0v3r (Apr 10, 2015 at 1:48)

I only "discovered" the World Cup DH coverage a year ago when I came across Red Bull TV. I've been hooked ever since and endeavour to never miss a round, even if it means watching it on replay. I'm also going to be following the World Enduro Series closely this year too.

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Phil-31 (Apr 9, 2015 at 23:23)

Watch the live feed, or replays, but this weekend I'm goin' on a pilgrimage!!! yeeeeewww!!!

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gromer (Apr 10, 2015 at 15:26)

I watch all the races. Live vs. replay depends mainly if friends and I are doing a watch party. If we aren't, I'll watch it live. If we are doing a thing, and the race isn't in N. America, we are generally watching the replay, live if the time is good for our schedules.

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freeride-forever (Apr 10, 2015 at 19:34)

Wow surprising results. Probably most people just picked the tactful & polite answer.

Oops, wait, no actually what most people did was not even bother to come in here & instead went & looked at some freeride stuff instead.

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RunsWithScissors (Apr 12, 2015 at 5:43)

I couldn't care less about racing. Going fast is fun, but so is picking my way through an uphill rock garden on a single speed hard tail with a rigid fork. For me, mountainbiking is about being outside and seeing the sights, not going as fast as I can every moment and comparing myself to someone else. I have no animosity towards people who DO like that kind of thing, but no admiration, either. Frankly, I just don't even think much about racing at all.

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Doingfunthings (Apr 9, 2015 at 21:09)

How closely do you followING racing? That makes no sense... Sober up Mike!

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crownperformance (Apr 9, 2015 at 21:41)

I try not to miss a single World Cup DH Live feed. ---> Vote

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HaloPower (Apr 10, 2015 at 10:04)

Just wondering who else (besides myself) is in the minority "Racing isn't really my thing, so I don't bother paying any attention." category. I know I'll probably get crap for this, but I always considered racing a bastardization of the sport. That's the reason I despise the whole road racing, tour de France thing. So corporate sponsor, go-go yuppie bullshilt. I've always looked at MTB as the counter-culture to that whole scene.

I admire the racers as great athletes, though I really only know about Aaron Gywnn since he's from SoCal :-)

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puckett19 (Apr 10, 2015 at 18:09)

You sound like a jealous bitch. If anyone loves a sport enough and they are blessed enough to have the skill and motivation to be a top athlete and are given an opportunity to get support and possibly paid to do it I'm sorry but they're going to take whatever they can get and since this is real f*cking life the "corporate" supporters that we all hate also happen to be the ones with enough $$ to sign em.

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adsjabo (Apr 10, 2015 at 20:17)

But then without a racing format it could be said that technology in mountain bikes, be it xc, enduro or downhill would probably not be as advanced as it actually is. That drip down effect from race teams is why Joe public's bike is as strong, light and all round capable as is currently available..

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azdog (Apr 9, 2015 at 22:19)

Cup of coffee and world cup on Sunday mornings at 4-5am...then head out for shuttles.

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Myjester (Apr 9, 2015 at 23:10)

Try to catch XC and DH whenever I can.
If I can't, I avoid PB until I've managed to get a hold of the replay. (Damn thumbnails).
As for EWS and stuff, I read through the results and look at the pictures.

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fracasnoxteam FL (Apr 10, 2015 at 0:02)

"I hunt every piece of whatever about downhill all day long including every websites, instagram, twitter, EVERYTHING"
ho yes that's me!

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BDKR (Apr 10, 2015 at 12:43)

It's my birthday this weekend and the only thing I give a phuck about is watching some DH!

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sdm74 (Apr 10, 2015 at 10:45)

Where is option for those that never miss a race on USN? Just wish it was live. Much more enjoyable watching on TV vs Computer.

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NaughtybyNorfolk (Apr 9, 2015 at 21:11)

I try to watch the live feed, but I also need to ride DH on Saturday and Sunday to keep my sanity.

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Dally666 (Apr 9, 2015 at 21:56)

I could never follow these guys racing, they're too fast!

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riggadon (Apr 9, 2015 at 23:20)

I have always ridden mtb purely for fun, i've never been a fan of racing against the clock. I do like to check out the pictures from races and the recap videos though

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Pikasam (Apr 10, 2015 at 8:11)

Sunday mornings when the DH is on - coffee, computer and screaming voice at the ready.

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R-Jensen (Apr 9, 2015 at 21:10)

Where is the "I just watch Claudio's course preview" option?

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LavenderGooms FL (Apr 9, 2015 at 21:47)

Really? You're missing out man

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Wheaty1988 (Apr 14, 2015 at 8:03)

I watched the Lourdes round yesterday on Red Bull TV. I'm so greatful that mountain bike downhill is broadcasted!

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delzerphat FL (Apr 9, 2015 at 21:07)

I live for the sport of dh mountain bike racing.

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Nostrangertodanger (Apr 9, 2015 at 21:46)

I live for this sht! Last year made me a
Rat fan(rip DIRT). Hope this year is good
& rowdy.

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cheetamike (Apr 9, 2015 at 21:48)

watch Claudio and any other video reports , also follow what other sites report as well

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nutelladonut (Apr 9, 2015 at 22:02)

Yes Pinkbike...... "I usually watch the REPLY after the race is over" not the replay...

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Patrick584 (Apr 10, 2015 at 0:13)

I´m only able to ride my bike on the weekends. I watch the replay in the afternoon/evening after a good ride!

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shuwukong (Apr 10, 2015 at 1:52)

If you watch replay, remember dont open facebook or pinkbike or any spoiler

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etbikezcom (Apr 10, 2015 at 2:00)

I usually ride instead of watching WC.

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jrocksdh (Apr 10, 2015 at 7:53)

Its always a roll of the dice navigating to the replay page w/o being corrupted by the results first!

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Quebec2010DH (Apr 9, 2015 at 21:19)

What kind of question is that Michael?

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fatenduro (Apr 10, 2015 at 1:12)

I like to watch helmet cam footage, especially urban DH

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RedBurn (Apr 10, 2015 at 2:43)

the 85 guys who chose last answer are fired from PB

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drewdude (Apr 10, 2015 at 8:10)

As long as I get to see Claudio's course review... Hahaha

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eblackwell FL (Apr 10, 2015 at 13:42)

Get rid of the "try" in the top answer. I DO not miss a single WC

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Capitanbikes (Apr 11, 2015 at 7:39)

WE AT RINCON MOUNTAIN BIKE PRO SHOP LOVE IT. _____o^o_____

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karoliusz (Apr 9, 2015 at 23:58)

Very fcukin' closely!

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MmmBones (Apr 10, 2015 at 2:19)

Closer than you, dude