Video: USA Cycling National Championships: DH Qualifying by mtbmaniatv

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ryansimonovich (Jul 18, 2015 at 6:35)

People who say that this is not gnarly enough are funny.

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angry-sasquatch (Jul 18, 2015 at 8:33) (Below Threshold)

It was won on a lefty 29er last year. Strobel is racing on a 29er trail bike.

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mtbmaniatv FL (Jul 18, 2015 at 8:39)

It's pretty pedally, but the gnar parts are gnar

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EnduroFan84 FL (Jul 18, 2015 at 9:54)

It was won on a jekyll last year not a 29er.

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austinmc (Jul 18, 2015 at 11:33)

Yeah, I wish it was less pedally. It definitely has the gnar but also has too much flat stuff.

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Dustfarter (Jul 18, 2015 at 11:41)

Since when does a 29-er invalidate the gnar? You guys are so predictable.

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ryansimonovich (Jul 18, 2015 at 11:52)

Exactly. It would be understandable to say that it is too dumbed down if every rider raced a trail bike, but the fact is most riders are on dh bikes.

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SpinningAddiction (Jul 18, 2015 at 17:09)

Everything doesn't look to hard until you're there in person.

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WingnutPA (Jul 18, 2015 at 17:39)

That's not the 120mm Following that Strobel is riding, it's a rumored 160mm travel prototype 29er.

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Orangesicle (Jul 18, 2015 at 22:09)

That was a solid run by Andras. Keep pinning it broseph!

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ReformedRoadie (Jul 18, 2015 at 9:25)

Compare that to this:
dirtmountainbike.com/news/dirttv-llangollen-crash-fest-practice.html#QviwvLBMjgSPmP9Q.97

this might explain why the Brits produce so many great DH riders...and we have Gwin and...

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Kre1985 (Jul 18, 2015 at 7:22)

Now thats an awesome DH track! Go Mikey Sylvestri!

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getschwiftyclub (Jul 18, 2015 at 12:51)

Such little coverage of this event. Does the U.S. mountain bike scene need more or better promoters? Is it sponsorship or cost issues? Track development? Locations? Insurance or legislative hold ups? Seems like Europe bustles during the summer and the US just has a handful of big events.

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gamblor (Jul 19, 2015 at 6:40)

I think you've answered your own questions. Cycling is also a much bigger sport in Europe than it is here in the US. (But the scene has grown a lot here too.)

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gooseman310 (Jul 18, 2015 at 17:07)

they are Pinnin those upper rockgardens they are so Much Brutal in person just to see them fly Mach speeds and see course prev. cam. still those gardens are Gnar up close and in person and not to mention the volcanic Pumice you get to get use to if its new to you aint your typical mnt Dirt up there

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aoneal (Jul 18, 2015 at 9:20)

Pumice among us.

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dfellb (Jul 18, 2015 at 14:55)

Yeah Blake gettin' rowdy!

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SpinningAddiction (Jul 18, 2015 at 17:07)

Aaron Qwinn's interview... "Ya the track is good, a little loose, but I already won I just need to ride down the mountain."

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bikesandfun (Jul 18, 2015 at 15:11)

Why is it so hard to find qualifying results?

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tdunk (Jul 18, 2015 at 18:01)

Good to see some local talent at this event! Luke, feel the force....

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smgishot13 (Jul 19, 2015 at 8:56)

They should be running Upper Velocity to Chainsmoke and building gigantic jumps at the bottom of Chainsmoke. That would be the ultimate nationals course.

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sagebrown (Jul 18, 2015 at 6:01)

Is Cole P. riding a 29" DH?

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scottdrides (Jul 18, 2015 at 8:10)

yup

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pb-kg (Jul 18, 2015 at 10:29)

Any idea what it is?

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scottdrides (Jul 18, 2015 at 15:02)

Prototype trek

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spacegrass75 (Jul 18, 2015 at 7:41)

Pretty sweet course up here....I heckled these guys....stoked for Mountain Bike Mania footage!

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zutroy (Jul 18, 2015 at 9:05)

They built the course like 20 years ago.

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nicolai12 (Jul 18, 2015 at 16:35)

That first rock garden is odd...he carried soooo much speed!!1

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preach (Jul 18, 2015 at 7:13)

Mammoth has such a cool vibe. Glad they are hosting even if I'm not sure this is the best line for the Nats.

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661lee (Jul 18, 2015 at 9:50)

Why doesn't Gwinn run his AG-1 grips?