Id like to see an interview with Neko to see what he thinks about this year? I mean he has had an absolute shocker, and we pretty much havent seen anything at all from him....I hope he has a better season next year...
Neko had some really bad breaks this year. Note that at 3:12 in the video, he's sitting down and his right foot is riding what's left of the spindle of the pedal.
He came into the World Cup season (and I may be mis-quoting) nursing a training injury. Mechanical at Lourdes after posting 4th qualifier. Snapped pedal here. Random equipment breaks can play major tricks on your mind.
His speed is still there. I think he can post a top 5 at Worlds. Go @Neko.
@bizutch - I hope his string of misfortune can take a weekend off for worlds. It would be great not only for Neko, but for us his fans, to see his season end on a high note.
I always thought Minaar didn't get as much coverage he deserved in the This is Peaty series, so it's been really cool to have more focus on him this year as. The guy is such a pro, but seems totally down to earth and goofs around as much as everyone else. Don't get me wrong, I still love Peaty and The Rat, but mucho respect for Greg.
i always wondered if maybe Greg didnt really want to be on those videos as much, since hes a much more serious and reserved guy a lot of the time, especially right before the race, so maybe he wanted to stay away from distractions. but this year, hes been in the Syndicate videos just as much if not more than Ratty.... dunno. all 3 Syndicate boys are awesome in their own way but Greg has always been my favorite and its been cool to see more of him this year
Totally agree. Minaar is a consummate pro and a good dude.
Was awesome to see him put it all on the line in VDS. Although it was a bummer he crashed, it was just a reminder that he is still a mad man, even though his maturity and strong mental game usually keep him smooth and upright!
I'd party with ed masters, wyn and ratty for sure. Most of the guys are serious. I know there is pressure come race day but come on.....its different what you see on videos and its different when your actually there at the venue Circling the pits.
Just wanna see Sam take the world champs........... and if not, please don't get injury again to be fit next season and come back hungry like a wolf, like he says
I lived in Whistler for around 4 months. Rode 4 or 5 days a week for 5 to 6 hours at a time and bouldered (climbing with no ropes) every 2nd or 3rd day.
By the end my arm pump was a lot better but in no way was it cured.
I really believe it effects some people more than others. At my absolute fittest I can still get serious arm pump while my unfit friends get next to nothing.
And have you ever ridden in the alps...the tracks are totally wild. Arm pump is pretty much a given over there.
These guys train their brains out and their trainers for sure have some sort of routine for arm pump. VDS is just such a brute of a track that even elite athletes will struggle to hold on to the bars. Even Gwin said he couldn't race his final at 100% because his hands couldn't take it and he trains like a beast.
The thing about bouldering is that unless you're traversing all over everywhere, you're not climbing long enough to get the kind of training effect that will help you on the bike. Get on some long leads - pumpy, overhung, endurance-mandatory festivals of pain and get back to me. Hell, take up mixed or hard ice climbing. If that doesn't cure your arm pump nothing will. Nothing trains forearm strength like climbing. I don't care how hard these guys train, it would take hours of mind numbing gym work to replicate even a few good laps on the rock. It's nothing against the amazing amount of work top athletes put in, it's just a limitation of the facilities they use.
I have rock climbed for the best part of 18 years now, ex British Junior Climbing Team member and have never understood all the talk and problems related to arm pump as I have never experienced it whilst riding DH. Agree totally that gym work will hardly scrape the surface of eliminating arm pump for these guys.
What I love about DH racing is..well besides the most obvious that is actually bloody exciting as hell to watch, but the pros (except current WCDHOVERALLCHAMP) like to party. Road racers...nope..to busy getting blood transfusions and getting a Brazilian Wax, WCXC, nope..maybe a Champagne chug on the podium, but then to serious dirty roadie business of getting massages, eating something vegan.
looks like CRC Nukeprof needs less party and more training...
Sam Hill fat cheek nd yelow teeth show that he must be training a lot with Bob Marley but maybe he can do some miracle in worlds champs
He came into the World Cup season (and I may be mis-quoting) nursing a training injury. Mechanical at Lourdes after posting 4th qualifier. Snapped pedal here. Random equipment breaks can play major tricks on your mind.
His speed is still there. I think he can post a top 5 at Worlds. Go @Neko.
The Roc-Vtt edit is coming today !
Love the choice in music by the way, always the best
and if not, please don't get injury again to be fit next season and come back hungry like a wolf, like he says
I lived in Whistler for around 4 months. Rode 4 or 5 days a week for 5 to 6 hours at a time and bouldered (climbing with no ropes) every 2nd or 3rd day.
By the end my arm pump was a lot better but in no way was it cured.
I really believe it effects some people more than others. At my absolute fittest I can still get serious arm pump while my unfit friends get next to nothing.
And have you ever ridden in the alps...the tracks are totally wild. Arm pump is pretty much a given over there.
I doubt he can take the champs but Im expecting him to put in a top ten (providing no crashes!)
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