With still one race to go Aaron Gwin has taken an insurmountable 260 point lead over second place rider Greg Minnaar in the fight for the overall title. The women's is still up for grabs.
BROOK you da man. You had me on the edge of my seat the whole run.
Fast, on the brink, but controlled. Well deserved and congrats on your 1st WC win!!!
Yeah after that run i don't think many people care about the overall. Everyone knew he was going to take it so its not like it was a nail biter. But still, congrats to Gwin for taking the overall.
One of the best, loosest, on the edge runs ever. Was sure he was going to crash and it didn't happen, awesome! Can't believe Nick Beer walked away from his one.
Had, someone come between Greg and Aaron - Greg would still have a chance - but there aren't enough points awarded between 4th and 5th - 1st and 2nd yes, So that ten points more over the 250 (win and quaili combined) - 260 can not be beat. Gwin can stay home. Greg would have needed to win in Norway and basically, Aaron fall way back - - not likely. Say what you will, Aaron is a champion. The worlds should be awesome!
I simply could not be arsed If Minnaar had won the finals today he would've stopped Gwin clinching the overall today so where could he have finished an still kept the contest open is what I meant, not taken the lead, doh.
That race was highly entertaining! Congrats to Gwin. Sam Hill and Mitch Ropeleto have incredible style on their bikes respectively...it would be great to see them put together an entire run at speeds they are capable of. Anyone know Mitch's contract situation? Trek is looking for a rider in the off season. I think Spesh should hold onto him but Trek could have the only all American team (manufacturer and all three riders).
^That's the gay highlight video man, we want the full replay. Same problem here I can't find the stupid thing, and I've always been able to watch it in the past...
The overall may be wrapped-up, but there's still a lot of shuffling that could happen amongst the top 10-20 in Norway. Gee's result this week made things very interesting between himself and his good ol' nemesis/buddy Greg.
Great to see the curse of the WC championship didn't haunt Gwin like it tends to do the reigning champ. Congrats on back-to-backs, Aaron! It's time to end the 12yr drought - go for the gold @ Leogang!
Nice job to Gwin, Hopefully next session it will be Gee's. With this year to get to grips with the new bike/team and again hopefully starting next session injury free i'm sure he'll be more of a force to deal with. Third or possibley a second maybe is great for this year though
You can't tell by looking at his results, but Gee has had a pretty bad year in regards to injuries. That is quite impressive in its own right. The year before it was all about mechanicals. He's waaaaaay due.
Apparently there's no downhill because the track changes too much from rider to rider which can make it unfair...but I don't see why that isn't a problem with xc too.
Great race! Congrats to Bulldog and to Gwin on the overall. Just an observation but I noticed a few mistakes, (unless I'm reading them wrong) in the standings on this page, says Gwin came in (6), Cole (5), noticed a few others also. Maybe I have no idea how to read these standings...
hi all sorry to be a bit dull here but i'm lost as they said on the day that if minnar beats him there is still a chance, so i have to ask first of all did minnar come in behind gwin? and if so why did they say that there is still a chance?? not that i want gwin to loose it or that he would loose it i mean bloody hell the guy is bionic man LOL just want to know for my own information cheers
I was rooting for him to take the win. I think he could have done it if he got on the pedals a bit.... But I'll never be at that level of riding so I can't say :L
The worlds should be awesome!
Great to see the curse of the WC championship didn't haunt Gwin like it tends to do the reigning champ. Congrats on back-to-backs, Aaron! It's time to end the 12yr drought - go for the gold @ Leogang!
DH>everything currently in Olympics.
not that i want gwin to loose it or that he would loose it i mean bloody hell the guy is bionic man LOL
just want to know for my own information cheers
And just so you know, he was 5th at Ft Bill
The max minnar can get is 250 so its sealed.
PROPS to Gwin , you schooled them !
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