Video: UCI DH World Cup: Cairns Practice

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irankin9114 FL (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:43)

Nice to hear Gee sounding like he's actually enjoying riding!

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pyromaniac FL (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:59)

and not one 'you know', you know.

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psyickphuk (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:24)

I know!

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Gilmarques (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:12)

we know!

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mattvanders (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:20)

They know!

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Morever (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:23)

There's Atherton Project Gee, who made a rare appearance here, and then there's you know podium interview Gee, you know.

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nocoolnamesleft (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:26)

We all know!

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dirtworks911 (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:32) (Below Threshold)

Totally! Was Gee a douche before GT contract or before? PS, that was the WORST song I have ever heard in a mountain bike "edit." Should have used Sail at least...

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alexisfire (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:37)

Gee smiled!

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bearded-ed (Apr 25, 2014 at 8:27)

Possibly the most chilled interview I've seen of Gee!

shaymus (Apr 25, 2014 at 9:06)

Know what?

drivereight (Apr 25, 2014 at 9:24) (Below Threshold)

Someone get a selfie pic with Gee!

jordanneedsafork (Apr 25, 2014 at 9:41)

@dirtworks911 - sail wouldn't have worked not enough slow mo. I though the song went well with the video. I liked that it was made with instruments not computers

metong (Apr 25, 2014 at 9:49)

agree,the intro was like somebody died but the main song was appropriate

adam-cuthbertson (Apr 25, 2014 at 13:45)

True that @metong, anyone know the name of the main song?

H-MONSTER (Apr 25, 2014 at 14:52)

You know? i dont.

hoolydooly (Apr 25, 2014 at 15:13)

"should have used Sail at least." lol

After googling many different lyric combinations i have figured out what the song it and who it's by.

Talk You Down by Attention

Listen to it on Youtube here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXcLn02rei0

Buy it, support bands like this.

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Deadpie72 (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:48)

Soon they'll be better off riding down on a surfboard wearing a wetsuit. Super fucking stoked though, this torrential rain just made Cairs one of the best DH Stages I have ever seen.

Alwaysrider (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:55)

looks like greg minaar isn't rocking his signature shoes.

easythereWill (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:00)

He's wearing his new impact clips minaar special

robmurray12 (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:16)

I agree, super excited for this round. Adverse weather will make for some exciting racing tomorrow.

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Karpiel073 (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:59)

What pass by Pekoll, it looked like Spagnolo went down after he got cut off

tugamik (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:33)

For sure Spagnolo went down!!! Mondraker team is taking competition to a new level really!!!

highrocker1298 (Apr 25, 2014 at 8:16)

Yeah, saw that. I'd love to hear that conversation at the pits after that run.

DMCM (Apr 25, 2014 at 16:34)

Pekolls on a rampage this week, one team mate and one spectator so far!

instagram.com/p/nM3nBLzUPf

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ICUJeremy (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:57)

Gonna be some Cairnage!

highrocker1298 (Apr 25, 2014 at 8:17)

Nice!

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mitch7mtb (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:36)

Take a gnarly track and make it wet= ultimate proving grounds. Totally insane, yet totally awesome.

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hetfield1 (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:43)

I wouldn't last 30 feet in those conditions!

Bennyrs (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:57)

I would last less!

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hamncheez (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:22)

Yes you would! It takes at least 30 feet to stop sliding when you do down!

Pikasam (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:24)

Me three. That is what mountain bike hell looks like.

MrThirteen1 (Apr 25, 2014 at 11:26)

@Pikasam still better than no Mountain

Deadpie72 (Apr 25, 2014 at 18:31)

I can confirm to what hamncheez said. Manon slid for at least a whole section after she went down.

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jerome (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:47)

Mitch Ropelato still on a 29er??? wow he is really trying to prove a point is he!

ka-brap (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:06)

only used it during practice, not qualifying

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firstdhct09 (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:01)

Sadly this practice video is too short for me . I've like to see double length of it

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ionn (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:39)

It's gonna be very entertaining

vw4ever (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:04)

Awesome video! I can't believe those guys look is loose as they do in those conditions. Throwing whips in some of those really muddy sections...wow.

Barkit (Apr 25, 2014 at 12:18)

Yep totally agree, I normally don't like DH videos because to me they kinda more or less all look the same but this one is really nice!

Very impressive, skilled pilots, it is a real pleasure to see how they beautifully manage to avoid every obstacle at race pace! This is the shit, clean & proper MTBing there.

Now I have to watch it again.

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bigpizzaguy (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:03)

I want to see the whoops

kstrongin3 (Apr 25, 2014 at 9:10)

I would give you more props if I could... That section is so gnarly, but you gotta think Bas VanSTEEZberg would tear it up!

MatthewCarpenter (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:10)

Gee's looking a bit like Gracia

leftCoastBurn (Apr 26, 2014 at 6:32)

I thought that was cedric until I heard him talk. Then I fell asleep

TheJunglist (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:43)

Finish work at IGA, go to my buddies place and watch the race with some beers. Sweet!

kroky777 (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:40)

Wow, a mudfest in Australia, who would've guessed?

dirtnapped (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:43)

If pinkbike does a bike check, I'd love to see a side by side 'pre race' and 'post race.'

Bdusty1 (Apr 25, 2014 at 8:21)

that would be cool..............

CT-lowrider (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:12)

Finally a good slop fest of a race. its anyone's chance at a podium,, to many off camera sections and roots to say even Danny Heart has it locked down. seems everyone's putting the money on him but its bin a long time since that unbelievable run he had. I'm rooting for Gwin and Neko .. USA in kiwi land overall. And also was GEEEEEE actually smiling ? ! ..

cookiemonster229 (Apr 25, 2014 at 20:41)

Kiwiland?

krystianj FL (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:58)

It's hard enough trying to walk on wet grass in those Shimano AM45's never mind up that!

bearded-ed (Apr 25, 2014 at 8:29)

Couldn't agree more!!

Bennyrs (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:02)

I will never not go riding because it's "too wet" ever again

FastWayne (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:01)

My pick in the mud, Sam Hill; )

futureworldchamp1 (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:11)

Want to see Hill and Hart battling it out 20 seconds up on every one else, Warner screaming his lungs off

dickturd-jnr94 (Apr 25, 2014 at 8:07)

fantastic video but the redbull player is so bad! anyone else find it very jumpy?

specializedtrailblazer (Apr 25, 2014 at 12:59)

yes! and the south Africa world cup live took ages to start working

everardo (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:16)

I keep hearing this is prime weather/terrain for Danny Hart. Yet, I've not seen him do anything special last year or this year.

craigmx27 (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:39)

Want to see a mud fest!!! Blenki for the win!

tugamik (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:38)

My guess for the win, in these conditions, would be a certain brit chap ... you know, the one who left every more than 10 seconds away in a certain swiss track... ...or maybe an aussie from near Perth, the one who doesn't like to race in the wet because his bike gets muddy..

DirtyDee (Apr 25, 2014 at 10:37)

You are forgetting that Blenki LOVES riding in the wet, quali'd first and has been at the sharp end of the pack last 1 or 2 seasons. Danny Hart and Hill not so much (though i do root for a Hill smackdown some time soon!)

roomrestriction (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:57)

George Brannigan almost bit it hardd at 4:06

RockstarRacingEst1996 (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:25)

That guy is so fast. People have no idea just what that kid is capable of.

dingus (Apr 25, 2014 at 9:03)

Considering he had a 2nd a few years ago, I'm pretty sure we have a good idea.

Aksel31 (Apr 25, 2014 at 14:14)

soo true! it was like oh sh... nah that's all good! Wouldn't imagine a crash at this speed!! oO

bigpizzaguy (Apr 25, 2014 at 13:26)

For some reason I like to see the World Cup racers having to go through rock gardens really slow, just shows how hard it is

Aksel31 (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:30)

Dear Mitch, don't try to make the 29er Dh happens... It's not going to happen Cool coverage from Redbull though, this WC will be Epic for sure!

headyspliff (Apr 25, 2014 at 8:24)

Cough Cough Danny Hart Cough Cough. Oh excuse me, all this rain has given me cold.

Aksel31 (Apr 25, 2014 at 14:10)

Yeah but as he said to Rob, it's not like Champery at all!! there's not the same steepness as we can see in the alps, which make way more tough on the physical aspect... Where Danny made good improvements but where he is a level below some top guns

Ylactionsports (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:13)

I WANT TO SEE THAT NEW AURUM SO BAD

cookiemonster229 (Apr 25, 2014 at 20:45)

Me 2!!!!

nudly (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:43)

really gonna shake up the board. more rain on the way too.

finalgear (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:44)

props to them.

likeomg (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:00)

anyone remember champery 2011? I'm fancying danny hart.

fabdemaere (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:59)

Don't forget Champéry 2007

jrocksdh (Apr 25, 2014 at 8:05)

I was hoping to see how the whoops were being handled!

ibex-rider (Apr 25, 2014 at 9:12)

I'm pretty stocked to see, how big they can jump despite the mud...

TheR FL (Apr 25, 2014 at 9:12)

Stinging trees?!? There is no end to all the crazy stuff nature throws at you in Australia.

nouser (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:39)

Really enjoyed that!

LulikZ (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:28)

what's the song?

RockstarRacingEst1996 (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:29)

Did it bite you on the co8K and your 'chum' couldn't stomach sucking the poison out? This track is great you BUNDY!

amirazemi (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:23)

uooo it's gonna be fun to watch

Bdusty1 (Apr 25, 2014 at 8:21)

Holy MUDDDDDDDDD.......

Rawkus777 (Apr 25, 2014 at 9:51)

Downhill Worldcup Race? More like a participation! Haha

carlosamigo (Apr 25, 2014 at 13:09)

I think everyone has had that moment of pedalling sideways down and hill.

scotttherider FL (Apr 25, 2014 at 14:38)

That looks like a blast! Love riding mudfests!!!

airwalkrob (Apr 25, 2014 at 17:49)

Insanely fun looking track...!

Prisoner627 (Apr 25, 2014 at 11:53)

What a mud fest!

cedric-eveleigh (Apr 25, 2014 at 5:49)

this is awesome

frdh (Apr 25, 2014 at 9:44)

Music in this video SUCKS. Filming and riding is A+ tho.

Gfromars (Apr 25, 2014 at 13:30)

uhhh I love it!!!

cunning-linguist (Apr 25, 2014 at 14:51)

VOD

patovega (Apr 25, 2014 at 9:22)

great video ! shitty music..

yesok (Apr 25, 2014 at 16:25)

I've never muted anything so quickly, they'll be playing Hanson tracks next. And slowmo is shit, downhill is about speed, why are they throwing random slowmo in there?

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robfd3s (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:04)

looks shit, put some hardcore down on the track for ffs, no one wants to see the worlds best going slow

RockstarRacingEst1996 (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:27)

You just don't get it. Are you a virgin?

humoroususername (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:04)

I dont care what speed they are doing as long as it is gnarly and i know for a fact that those are extreme conditions that very few people could ride fast. This is much more interesting than if it was bone dry and fast.

dreadful1 (Apr 25, 2014 at 7:05)

Actually thinking this should be one of the most entertaining events of the season. Worlds best battling the elements on a gnarly track. F**k hardcore.

Clarkeh (Apr 25, 2014 at 8:08)

When the worlds best can't go fast, you'd think it was a pretty hardcore track.

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davehayz93 (Apr 25, 2014 at 6:08)

this track looks fucking awful. this one time, a snake bit me and 7 days later it died of blood poisoning