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Agree! Nothing he said was ostentatious, and it certainly is backed up by the stats. He carries the title, plain and simple. Just like the world champ carries the title. I'm also sure that was in response to a specific question that was edited into that video. I wouldn't be surprised if he was annoyed that it's in there.

Ha! I replayed it twice and couldn't figure out what the F he was even saying. Got it now - his expression was hilarious too. Such a great vid - the vibe feels just like hanging/riding with your crew.

"Stupid uncle Curt" - funny

Neko not too far off pace - good to see. Gwin's results at these kinds of races were pretty similar last season. Then the WCs came and everyone was wondering why they were 8 seconds off Gwin's pace. That said, I think Stevie is going to pull down another win this year - way to go! Would be cool to see Bryceland pull down a win too - I'd like to see that. I love seeing first time wins - it's just awesome.

Yeah - that's a good point. Most pros probably don't have free weekends anyway due to other events. And for ameteurs, who cares? Besides, I kind of like the idea of the locals having the advantage at a race by way of familiarity. It's their home turf - and the best of the best show up to see if they can beat the locals on their home turf. Kinda cool I think. Of course, if all the races are held in one place or one region, that's a different story...

He could have been smiling for 70% of the time - it's just a split second snapshot photo. It's Gee that doesn't smile. Regardless, bfd.

Yeah - Neko. And banger job for the young American. Neko has quietly been improving and climbing the ranks. I look forward to seeing him do well this year and stay on the bike. But for his crashes he would have been top 20 overall last year, with a 14th in SA and I think 19th somewhere else. I hope he gets a little more recognition this year

I'm sure the Forest Service and Mt Hood will pursue a few strategies, one being whether they can reach a deal that everyone can live with instead of encouraging litigation, but at the same time (and I haven't read the papers so take it or leave it), it's the government that has to respond to the appeal and they will likely stand by their approval if they have a meritorious case (it's hard to reverse the government - agency deference blah blah). It sounds like the Forest Service has the far better case. In a vacuum I understand the concern about traffic, erosion and development creep, but this is Mt. Friggin Hood - a huge ski resort, replete with all of the condos and development, roads, erosion management, etc. that is already there. I'd argue this situation is closer to urban redevelopment than "greenfields" development. Instead of developing trails in "pristine wilderness," they will be built in an already developed designated recreational area. Hard to see the down side!

Nice D-RIFF

Environmental groups are notorious for this kind of thing. I'm an enviro attorney and see this kind of thing all the time. But, with decent counsel Timberline BP should be able to address the appeals. I'm certainly an environmentalist, but it baffles me that having a few bike trails on Mt. Hood would even cause the enviros to take notice, but they do. It's truly a waste of energy on their part, when they could be focusing on much, much, much more pressing environmental issues. It just goes to show you - personal interest and koo-koos are everywhere. And please, don't send disparaging e-mails to the appellants - it just give them ammo. Instead, ask TBP how you can lend support.