Mont Saint Anne World Cup 2011 - Aaron Gwin wins DH!

Jul 3, 2011

by Ian Hylands

Photos from Fraser Britton, Colin Meagher, and Ian Hylands

Aaron Gwin has won the Mont Sainte Anne DH, Josh Bryceland 2nd, Brook MacDonald 3rd!

Men's Top 5

1. Aaron Gwin
2. Josh Bryceland
3. Brook MacDonald
4. Danny Hart
5. Cameron Cole

The bad weather held off today with just a short shower midday, not enough to dampen anything but the dust, although as I'm writing this thunder is crashing and the rain is pouring down. The big stories of the day would have to include the men's podium, no huge surprise that Gwin won, but the rest of the podium was fairly fresh. 21 year old Josh Bryceland on the World Cup Podium for the first time in second place, 19 year old Brook MacDonald in 3rd place, 19 year old Danny Hart in 4th place, 23 year old Cameron Cole in 5th place, and 17 year old Troy Brosnan in 6th place. That's 3 of the top 6 riders under the age of 20, and the others not much older, and possibly a sign of things to come...

Building something strong starts with a solid base. Crack of dawn for World Cup Finals at Mt St Anne, and Rachel Atherton spent damn near 10 minutes wiping her shoes down and pulling any debris from the inside before even thinking about heading our for training.

Thirteen has not been a "lucky" number for Jill Kintner. +31 and change on the day after a few uncomfortable moments out there on the track.

Capt. Canada showed up for women's XC... he brought some friends for DH. Follow me?

Fabian Cousine getting his head together. Or trying to. Sixty fourth was not the result he was looking for.

Emmeline Ragot may not be able to walk down the track, courtesy of a battered knee; but she can damn well ride it, coming home eighth on the day.

T-Mo started the day off right for Trek...

Robin Wallner keeping it a bit low for the crowd. They were less than excited.

Fabian Pedemanuad putting a show on for the crowds on the middle section of the track underneath the chair.

Pinned and pointed right at the fans. The numbers may have been down a bit from last year's World Champs here at Mt St Anne, but the crowds were still here to witness racing at it's finest.

Slugger gets tucked and stylish over one of the final jumps.

Danny Hart started the new school revolution this year, and ended up on the podium once again this week. He is about as out of control as one can be and still stay up. One mechanic said he thought Danny has just decided he isn't going to fall, that's it.

This is how Gee Atherton's day ended. It was a long walk back down.

Gwin it to win it.

Aaron Gwin, moments from the finish and another win

Greg Minnaar looked like he was having a fast run, 2nd at the first split by a tiny bit, and fastest rider through the speed trap, but then he had a bit of crash... Dirty and a bit beat up but still good enough for 18th...

Somewhere in that off the bike, Minnaar took a shot to the wrist. X-rays for the Syndicate rider this evening to determine what-if anything-is broken. Martin the Masseur is using a bit of canned ice to prevent swelling at the finish line.

The hot seat reacts to Greg Minnaar crashing during finals.

Mens Podium at Mt Saint Anne, Aaron Gwin and a bunch of young'uns...

The story of the day... Troy Brosnan was 6th, one spot off the podium at 17. Big things to come for this guy.

Aaron Gwin, 'nuff said.

Aaron Gwin, stoked on his win and the new bike!

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182 Comments

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darrentheclaw (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:36)

Gracia 16th WITHOUT A FREAKIN CHAIN!!! I love that guy

Definitely the most exciting race so far, these young riders Hart and Brosman are amazing!

darrentheclaw (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:57)

Sry, I took that from the overall list, my bad

tabletop84 (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:21)

Still faster then thirty other riders and a massive one-footer over the last jump!

alex-DH-life (Jul 4, 2011 at 5:28)

Gee is always loosing that damn tyre ! Just shows how much he pins it !

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WAKIdesigns (Jul 4, 2011 at 8:42)

or shows that he might want to get back to Maxxis and black pen... not only for flatting but also for how the stuff holds to the rim after a flat...

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r8mac24 (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:30)

Best track and racing this year so far. Brook set the pace, brosan is a pocket rocket. Hart attack sent it.Rat boys come in to form. bad luck for gee, and gregs mistake and on the pace as well. Gwin is amazing had a mistake but gotta stop be so sore on himself but if thats what drives him then all good. amazing season, gotta love this stuff.

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MTBbros FL (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:30)

Gwin is unstoppable

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UncleCliffy (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:36)

This year rules.

mtbforlife4 (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:38)

Gwins still GWINNING

darrentheclaw (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:46)

He's that good and still unhappy with his run, what a perfectionist

But that's part of what makes him so good I guess...

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fantaman (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:53)

The best race coverage of the year soo far on the fastest world cup track in the world,the cable cam footage was bloody awesome and the race action was spectaculair.Stoked for Gwin for taking the win again,Brycelands best result of the year and Hart always fast & dangerous.Thank you freecaster for broadcasting such an amazing race.

theskidkid (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:15) (Below Threshold)

must be his amazing bike

CommentPolice (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:06)

Trek has to be stoked, they will win the men's and women's overall.

Congrats Aaron & Tracy!!

Trek > Specialized!

mooseman414 (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:21)

its so rad to see gwin, danny, and stevie up in the top ten! some new faces finally kicking some ass. Its that new carbon DH bike. WAY TO GO GWIN AND TRACEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

goxbigxorxgoxhome (Jul 4, 2011 at 1:32)

its the 2012 Trek Carbon Session 9.9 !! as you can see it has got a full new geo and the decal on the steerer tube says "9.9"

stoked to get one of these !!

gaud (Jul 4, 2011 at 8:05)

One camera is missing in the upper part of the track !!! no cam in the 1st 3min ...they have to correct that next year !

webbe (Jul 5, 2011 at 12:35)

There was a camera as they came out of the start gate... So happy for Bryceland, just wish he could've got his first world cup win, Gwin is just a machine!

will9 (Jan 1, 2013 at 9:13)

why has he got maxxis tires on

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r8mac24 (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:30)

gee need get some maxxis and dee maxes on that rig

JayTaxi (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:52)

haha i think the same!

riish FL (Jul 3, 2011 at 19:39)

or he could just stop running tubeless.

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PoMiT (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:31)

Aaron Gwin is a Hero! Sorry for Gee, Cedric and Minnaar for bad luck..

WAKIdesigns (Jul 4, 2011 at 1:48)

It seems that CG has chronic issues with his.. CG. Just like Gee must be thinking about Maxxis tyres and black pen after like third race-flat this season...

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kapitikona (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:33)

yer Brook MacDonald u boss

rclark (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:51)

Great commentary, so entertaining. Watching Gwin win for the 4th was seriously awesome. Talk about a humble guy. A great example of sportsmanship and class - a much better spokesperson for Amurca than a lot of us here. Congrats Gwin!

audeo03 FL (Jul 4, 2011 at 8:36)

What happened to Mitch Ropelato??? Big race for Neko too (but not as big as Troy's run)!

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zorba73 (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:21)

Rob Warner 'that opened his arse up like a hippos yawn'

audeo03 FL (Jul 4, 2011 at 8:34)

It was harsh but pretty profound when he said:

"He looks like Boy George in a Chemo Ward"

lottsdave (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:30)

Young guns are on it!!!! Amazing.

sweeneyrider (Jul 3, 2011 at 22:23)

6th and still a junior! Ratty up in 2nd. Insanity

yavor (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:44)

That's strange...Gwin didn't seem happy. Anyways, "LOOK AT THE TIME" ! ^^ :Р

Taane (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:13)

gotta love that commentater.

Iloper (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:54)

Hes Rob, Rob Warner (one of the greats on DH)

Larsy (Jul 4, 2011 at 19:05)

I think France is well ahead of any other country when it comes to producing some of the best riders in the world.

The stocks may have dried up lately but no other country comes close.

Over the last 18 years or so;

8 x XC World Cup Series Winners
17 x DH World Cup Series Winners
1 x Dual Slalom World Cup Series Winners
2 x 4x World Cup Series Winners

6 x XC World Championships
22 x DH World Championships
2 x 4X World Championships
10 x 26" Trials World Championships

Barel won back to back in 04/05 and Emmeline Ragot in 2009 so sucess isn't that long ago and both riders are still up there

Krcrap (Jul 3, 2011 at 21:16)

Wow, the whole country bashing makes those who are adding lame comments sound like a complete douche. On a more positive note, this year has been very exciting to watch. If this is a preview of the years to come, man-o-man is there going to be some close racing. Huge high five to Bryceland, I have been waiting for that kid to crack the whip, well done!

llarrggee FL (Jul 4, 2011 at 1:55)

The WC this year is the best yet The riders The tracks The bikes Freecaster Rob Warner

benjiscott82 (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:39)

they need make the film young guns 3, not with emelio estevez but with danny hart, ratboy and brosnan (not pierce)

nouser (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:22)

Come one Gee !!! We all know your still gonna do it for GB

JimLad (Jul 3, 2011 at 16:20)

Gee needs some tires that won't flat or wheels that won't break. Whatever it is it's been happening for months. This is 6 weeks ago, look familiar? www.pinkbike.com/photo/6612981

staike (Jul 4, 2011 at 4:17)

Again. www.pinkbike.com/photo/6599636 Happened with a local guy as well. www.pinkbike.com/photo/6611008

s100mphplus (Jul 4, 2011 at 8:06)

There's Def something wrong, it's happened to Gee at least 4 times this season!!

WAKIdesigns (Jul 5, 2011 at 0:13)

One thing is flatting, the other is whether the tyre holds on to the rim after the flat. If you use a full-on tight UST rim with UST tyre, and you put a tube in, in case you are WCup fast, there is no bloody way your tyre will come off. Hard to judge der Baron on pucture resistance comparing to Maxxis products, but no Maxxis would ever come off of the Deemax rim - they are tighter than your ass after someone drops the soap on the floor

nouser (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:55)

Good job trek !!! was a great race to watch, had a great time. Unfortunate situation for Gee though

He was pinning it but he lost his back tire. Better luck next time Gee !

panzer103 (Jul 3, 2011 at 20:00)

Today was an excellent day for racing. Freecaster did the best job yet with its coverage and the riders gave more then 100% of themselves. Yes, despite the differences we are having today no one can deny that it was a good day full of upsets and surprise podiums. It no secret that I am proud that Aaron Gwin took first but I am stoked that Miami Brice got 2nd!!! Way to go!
T-Mo shes a beast and she deserves it. Rachel did very well.
It was a good day for racing.

JonathanCarre (Jul 4, 2011 at 2:16)

Well done to Gwin, he's really stepped his game up this year, he's looking unstoppable at the moment. Good to see the younger riders doing well, has to be good for the sport. Ratboy should gain some confidence from the last week or so. First place at HALO BDS Llangollen and now second at a World Cup. Way to go fella.

galliwasp (Jul 4, 2011 at 10:33)

Mother of pearl! Gwin = Smasher! At the top, and ultra-consistent. Should Aaron take the cup as well as the world champ title, I'd be stoked. I'm pretty much happy for whomever wins stuff.

'So pleased to see Josh on the podium. What a great boost for him.

And, Danny Hart? Geez! He's one of the most fun dudes to watch ride -- he's like a hurricane, that boy.

Brook...what a run. Fully lit.

Top dogs getting bitten, but that's racing, I reckon. My heart bled for Gee. Ande, I don't think I've ever seen Minnar crash in a race run. It was surreal. He's still in the points game though.

This race season is excellent. Wee-hoo!

BetterRide FL (Jul 4, 2011 at 14:15)

Working with Greg a lot I was devastated to see him crash, he is a good guy and great competitor. Great to see the young racers stepping up though! All 130 pounds of Troy, Bryceland finally living up to his potential, Gwin on fire and Brooke out of no where this year to a couple of great finishes! Great racing!

neimbc (Jul 4, 2011 at 16:53)

I believe Minnaar would have won had it had it not been for the step off and crash. No way were those young guns about to get him (his team mate Josh B knows that) Aaron still won even with a huge mistake, but had Greg went clean he would have beat them all by at least a couple of seconds - as would have Aaron if he didn't make that mistake - he had enough time in the bank to still take a win, however small. Better luck next time for Greg and Gee too - not his year.

gambisk (Jul 4, 2011 at 7:02)

Gutted for Gee loosing another tyre, must be incredibly frustrating after such a good season last year

Rideuse67 (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:31)

So glad for Josh, plus he did a very nice whip during the final run, on some drop. (Saw it on freecaster)

Rolo-Polo2 (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:57)

Might want to check your top 5 with the official list. Either way good to see the younger riders really stepping it up this year.

duncanp (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:01)

official list is the overall standings... but yes, young brits did well at MSA!

Rolo-Polo2 (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:23)

Ah my bad was reading on my iphone with tiny lettering

thanks for clearing that up

IanHylands (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:12)

My bad actually, rushing to the podium and mixed up the two sheets, all good now...

brooce (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:56)

It's such a pity that Minnaar had a fall... he was going so fast!

hayden4x (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:15)

Damn, good on Connor Fearon for getting 50th as a junior!

jackgillie FL (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:18)

yeah but look where brosnon placed?! haha mentally fast for juniors

bighit-ben (Jul 3, 2011 at 19:32)

but connors a year younger than troy and its his first world cup, he still stacked it and obviously wasnt on fully but still a damn good effort. hopefully he keep up racing world cups, he could be right up there!

seang14 (Jul 3, 2011 at 18:51)

poor gee....its weird how your whole season can be ruined by your tire!! he is now out of the points race

petero (Jul 4, 2011 at 20:51)

Guys, try to keep the chauvinism out of this awesome sport, for that we have enough with football and olympics....

bmxtb (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:37)

miami bryce most impressive today! but what a loose race, so nice!

crividh (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:51)

Bad luck to Gee this season!Also what a shame for Minnaar.

SarahStuttard (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:52)

I cried when i saw Gees run, he must be just as devastated as i am :'(

unicornmtb25 FL (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:08)

Yeah sucked to see his run ruined by a mechanical like that...young guns where rippin' it up though which was awesome to see.

nouser (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:57)

I was dissapointed to see that happen to Gee to, I saw his face afterward, looked completely bummed out !

SarahStuttard (Jul 4, 2011 at 8:26)

It must be so frustrating after months of preparation!

nouser (Jul 4, 2011 at 8:30)

yeah for sure

caiocrz FL (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:07)

#gwinning

djbruno (Jul 3, 2011 at 17:12)

troy the new sam hill!

housem8d FL (Jul 3, 2011 at 17:17)

thanks freecaster for bringing excellent coverage

Fader18 (Jul 3, 2011 at 18:55)

aaron gwin is nuts, even gee atherton called that 3 years ago at mont st anne. hes got the overall this year, i can feel it!

nouser (Jul 3, 2011 at 20:40)

I wanted Stevie to win

jonnyqt (Jul 4, 2011 at 0:23)

I'm thinking the next few year's we will be seeing a new school at WC races, hold on we are .. How long before Peat retires?

portable (Jul 4, 2011 at 7:59)

Steve Smith - Currently ***5th OVERALL *** in the World Cup Standings.

cyrix (Jul 4, 2011 at 12:12)

AWWW YEAH!

giantrx2 (Jul 4, 2011 at 19:08)

Let's someone from the US does good in cycling (Lance) and he was cheating! 60 minutes: Tyler Hamilton

stuhadden93 (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:32)

Gee is having no luck with them saint wheels this year!

Bennyy4x (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:36)

they're re-branded dt swiss apparently,

JonathanCarre (Jul 4, 2011 at 2:07)

The wheels don't seem to be the problem, more the tyres.

Bennyy4x (Jul 4, 2011 at 2:10)

Yeah the tubeless tyres keep coming off, not the 1st time Gee's done it this season

stuhadden93 (Jul 4, 2011 at 9:35)

The spokes on gee and dans bikes have been problems too

JonathanCarre (Jul 5, 2011 at 6:40)

Yeah, but to be fair, Gee did smash a rock into his, most spokes would probably have problems with that. I just think that the Continental tyres aren't working as well as a lot of the rest of the field, and it's caused Gee a number of problems this year.

IanHylands (Jul 5, 2011 at 16:53)

Well to be honest, at this race Gee's wheel stood up incredibly well. His tire flatted and he kept riding until it became so wrapped up in the drive side that it would no longer turn. There were some huge dents in the rim from racing with the flat tire, but it looked mostly straight and with no broken spokes at the finish.

mysticar (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:34)

Aaron THE MAN!

jgottya1 (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:35)

Congrats AG !! Sick mountain and conditions to take the win !

marinlmasher FL (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:37)

GB and commonwealth riders have some serious talent GB NZL GB NZL

MCsession7 (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:58)

You do know Canada is part of the commonwealth? AKA Steve Smith..

marinlmasher FL (Jul 3, 2011 at 16:13)

yeah man, love Canada. ive been over to BC everyone rides a bike and is exceptionally good at it, so many ace trails as well

Downhill340 (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:48)

Young guns dominated the podium

fraserbritton (Jul 3, 2011 at 17:49)

2011. Downhill New School represent.

andypandyuk (Jul 4, 2011 at 0:16)

Most overused words in DH at the moment. 1. Combinations of pharases using the word Gwin 2. Gun guns 3. Pinning it 4. Look at the time

joesimkins (Jul 4, 2011 at 10:32)

GWIN IS ON IT THIS YEAR!

failing131 (Jul 4, 2011 at 13:31)

what did gee actually do?

aoneal (Jul 4, 2011 at 14:49)

Aaron gwon it agwin. Stoked!

nouser (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:27)

Way to go Gwinn!!!

Alefaelder (Jul 4, 2011 at 3:48)

Gwin is on fire

bikerguy222 (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:38)

GWIN!

TheBAMFpro (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:11)

What did he do?

Arin (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:44)

yeah Aaron u made it!

Coburn (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:45)

Gwin is destroying!

mrkamot (Jul 3, 2011 at 16:33)

Rat boy on clips!

gnarbar (Jul 3, 2011 at 17:11)

Hart attack !!!

redwustran (Jul 3, 2011 at 17:51)

Gwin for the win

giantrx2 (Jul 3, 2011 at 17:56)

So much for freedom of speech. A guy cannot even have a valid opinion and it gets taken off!

IanHylands (Jul 3, 2011 at 19:49)

Are you talking about your comment inferring that Gwin's on drugs? It's still there, nobody's taking anything off. It was a pretty ignorant comment though...

Twisted1 (Jul 3, 2011 at 19:44)

gwin was already fast on his old bike...... give him new carbon fibre session......... UNSTOPPABLE!

wake-n-rake (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:37)

Isn't the 4th of July tomorrow? Someone pass Gwin a calendar!

panzer103 (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:06)

Psshh. Whatever

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IanHylands (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:13)

nah, 4th of July is all weekend...

Below threshold threads are hidden

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nick1992 (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:33)

Gwin?Oh,not again!!!

mozarle (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:48)

It seems that for this year it's kinda difficult to replace it with Gdefeat.

marinlmasher FL (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:40)

on July 4th Britons will hang the union jack at half mask and wear black armbands

dom69foco (Jul 3, 2011 at 18:41)

*mast
since when have Britons ever given a crap about 4th of July? I only just know it exists

iamamodel (Jul 3, 2011 at 21:06)

Once upon a time Britons gave a major crap about losing one of their biggest colonies.

JonathanCarre (Jul 4, 2011 at 2:14)

Unfortunately iamamodel, people forget their own country's history far too often. Or should I say they are ignorant of their own country's history?

iamamodel (Jul 4, 2011 at 3:44)

Well I for one am very happy Australia became a British colony - mainly because I can't speak French!

dom69foco (Jul 4, 2011 at 5:58)

Oh I'm perfectly aware of the pillaging and killing done by the country I call home. While some might say we brought prosperity as well as exploitation to places like India, I'm pretty sure the only Americans we exploited were the natives... If only they had kicked us out of that once beautiful country

neallynberg (Jul 5, 2011 at 17:48)

there are still some beautiful places, you just can't look at the cities, cause anyone with a brain understands that cities suck compared to any open, wild area.

giantrx2 (Jul 3, 2011 at 17:36)

Let's see Trek + Lance = Cheating.....Trek + Gwin =?????

IanHylands (Jul 3, 2011 at 17:40)

Trek + Gwin = Gwinning

It's basic math....

cmcgary (Jul 3, 2011 at 19:28)

That'd be like saying all Canadians are sore losers and riot.....don't be a dick.

unicornmtb25 FL (Jul 3, 2011 at 20:17)

^Kinda true lately...if we don't win you can bet your ass we're gonna be f*cking shit up! haha...in all seriousness I was embarrassed about the VC riots, annnnnd Gwin rips.

I still got love for Stevie Smith too though!

WAKIdesigns (Jul 4, 2011 at 1:57)

giantrx2 - buahaha you just have some sort of bad experience after your snowboarder had to give back his gold medal after he was tested positive for marijuana If dope comes to Dh racing, GOLF is next

cyrix (Jul 4, 2011 at 12:13)

How pathetic. Someone from the US finally does good in downhill and immediately people accuse them of using drugs. You are low class.

giantrx2 (Jul 4, 2011 at 19:42)

Let's someone from the US does good in cycling (Lance) and he was cheating! 60 minutes: Tyler Hamilton

unicornmtb25 FL (Jul 4, 2011 at 20:16)

That 60 minutes show with Hamilton was interesting, and its lame that lance amstrong and the rest of the US road team were dopers but it doesn't automatically make Gwin and every other US biker one as well...just sayin'

WAKIdesigns (Jul 5, 2011 at 0:02)

One might think that a person saying that Gwin is doping, sustained a brain damage during a vacuum cleaner wank - just sayin'

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moutnbiker FL (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:33)

Oh yeah, Aaron Gwin is bringing DH racing BACK to the USA where it began and belongs!!! WAY TO GO MAN, I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN TODAY!!!! HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY AMERICA

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benjiscott82 (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:36)

sorry to be a pedant, but isn't independence day july 4th, and been july 4th since 1776... which is tomorrow?

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Wolf183 (Jul 3, 2011 at 13:41)

Yeah but this dude had a little to much weed while watching freecaster, now he thinks hes a little green man called Boop

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notthatfast (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:12)

that and downhill racing clearly belongs in the UK, where the majority of the top riders come from

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joebmx88 (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:22)

Not for long

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peterman1234 (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:54) (Below Threshold)

britain can brag about their DH racers...but their dental/health care? now thats a different story!

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notthatfast (Jul 3, 2011 at 14:59)

free dental/healthcare? yeah, you're right, that is a bad thing...

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panzer103 (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:11) (Below Threshold)

USA USA USA!!! Its july 4 weekend. Its our time to celebrate our liberation from you tea drinkers. Suck on that. I am one of many proud yankees today.

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garethjudson (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:22) (Below Threshold)

hate americans, they have shit dh tracks and they have such a fake lifestye, so full of themselves! bunch of cunts!!!

notthatfast (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:25)

for the record, i didn't start the "hating on america" flamewar that this will inevitably become, it was more lighthearted banter than anything, keep it civil lads

scottvt (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:26)

And one of the yankees that give us all a bad name...

What happened to Gee? I missed everything.....

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peterman1234 (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:44) (Below Threshold)

if you have free dental care then why doesnt anyone in the uk use it? ha

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JoeyBratten (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:56) (Below Threshold)

i used to like gwin till he started winning,but now he has an obnoxious presence just because of u stupid yanks! The uk produces the best dh racers period!

nouser (Jul 3, 2011 at 15:56)

Gee was pinning it but lost his whole back wheel pretty much and had to walk 3 quarters of the course

too bad

marinlmasher FL (Jul 3, 2011 at 16:14)

what language do you speak?

notthatfast (Jul 3, 2011 at 16:22)

peterman, i use the free dental care and health care in the UK, though obviously if you go private (which i have done for complex things) you get better service. For routine checkups, i'd rather go free than pay £35 or so each time, wouldn't you?

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KAMANCHI (Jul 3, 2011 at 18:20)

I laugh my balls off when anyone one starts hatin America and Americans. America is 50 different countries with different languages, people and economies across and amazing landscape all fueled by the highly motivated defectors from every country around the world. Every day Americans are made from your countrymen and having traveled to 47 countries and 42 or our states I can truly say No one on this planet is any different then Americans. Beautiful people mixed with pieces of s**t all across this world. An American on and American bike brand on American suspension is something to be proud of.

dom69foco (Jul 3, 2011 at 18:43)

yay stereotypes!

scottvt (Jul 3, 2011 at 19:20)

@ kamanchi, why did you neg me for that? It's the truth, is it not?

panzer103 (Jul 3, 2011 at 19:44)

Damn Right Kamanchi! Preach on brother.

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bighit-ben (Jul 3, 2011 at 19:47)

no f*cking country produces the best riders. USA sure you hav gwin, what of it? i dont see many others coming up, get out of your own arse your not great. yes UK does have a lot, but still not the best. AUS have produced a good amount, biggest mention to hill and probably brosnan in the near future. NZL have a lot of riders up there for a smaller country, brook, blenko, cole, leov etc.. SA have minnarr, neethling. CAN have smith. and the list goes on.

gotta say, not a huge fan of gwin. doing great this year, but i love seeing guys like hart, brook, brosnan up there. devostated that minnar crashed out

iamamodel (Jul 3, 2011 at 20:57)

If you love mountain biking then you should love it when an American wins - because that's what brings more coverage and therefore money to the sport and gets more people buying bikes and more bikes being made and prices coming down and more money for R&D and the list goes on and on. Lance got fat dudes off the golf course and on the bike.

Want a cheaper bike? Go Gwin!
Want better suspension? Go Gwin!
Want lighter, stronger frames? Go Gwin!

moutnbiker FL (Jul 3, 2011 at 21:32)

@ benjiacott82 - Well seeing how I live in South Korea and I'm 13 hours ahead of the states. That would make it July 4th for me. So put that in your pipe and smoke it.

The way that I see it I am an American soldier, cheering for an American racer on an American bike in a race in N. America on an American holiday weekend. Sorry for being patriotic. So go Gwin and GOD BLESS THE USA!!!

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peterman1234 (Jul 3, 2011 at 22:41) (Below Threshold)

ill hit a brit!

neallynberg (Jul 3, 2011 at 23:34)

why is there any competition about who has more good riders....?
why can't everyone just ride there bikes and have some fun. Isn't that what its all about?

WAKIdesigns (Jul 4, 2011 at 2:09)

We don't need any more of coverage in mountain biking. Machine dug bikeparks pop up like mushrooms after the rain. Mountains are already overcrowded with brakeburners, doing nothing but destroying trails for those who can ride a bit. City morons, who never saw a cow, looking at a bunny thinkin it's a bear, shitin on nature; fkn facebook gopro wankers riding AM in fullface helmet just to look tough.

More coverage in this sport will only mean more brake bumps - so think twice!

benjiscott82 (Jul 4, 2011 at 3:10)

@peterman whats this fake notion that british people have bad teeth? its as absurd as saying all americans are obese NRA members.

@moutnbiker wow, good for you. especially as you commented at 6.am GMT on july 4th... makes the whole point redundant. anyway, enjoy your independence,w whatever that signifies in this day and age, mystifies me

eastofski (Jul 4, 2011 at 3:24)

I love this huge 'boost' for American DH, when the fact remains that it's been sixteen years since there was an American in the overall top three. Also, there are four UK riders who you wouldn't be surprised to see on a podium whereas Gwin is the only American who could really get a look in. Yes, Gwin's an absolute pinner, and it's great for the sport to see such an awesome talent come through, but if everyone's going to come on here talking about it in terms of nationalities, which they have, you've got a lot of catching up to do.

WAKIdesigns (Jul 4, 2011 at 3:41)

C'mon guys the most retarded thing is to start pointing countries in a serious manner. As long as we take a piss of each other it's healthy, it helps to release the tension, but as soon as you are get serious it all gets fkd up.

@mountbiker as well as everybody else getting nationalistic: how retarded it is to take credit either for Gwinny or Athertons win, while you are sitting and farting on your sofa, just because you happened to be born in the same country?!

WTF did you do to put him up there?! Have you at least wrote him an e-mail saying "you're great man"?!

no you just sit on the sofa eating a burger or drinking beer talking like you're an expert what he or he could or should have done - and depending on the result you start saying that you are either proud or ashamed of being a fkn Blafakin-bladibla-nican

iamamodel (Jul 4, 2011 at 3:59)

Waki, I did think about that angle, but the fact is that gumbies, bumblies and punters will always be gumbies, bumblies and punters. Whether you are riding, climbing or skiiing, the majority of people will stick to the trade routes closest to their cars. Every now and then they'll take the road less travelled and it'll either break them or make them. There's plenty of MTB love to go 'round.

iainmac-1 (Jul 4, 2011 at 4:28)

This ain't about America or what country is better than the other, this is about Gwin(who has obviously put in more work than any other rider in the off-season) doing so well for himself! It's also great seeing the younger guys pushing through as well. When (if) this sport becomes olympic then you can start bragging about your beloved country.

nouser (Jul 4, 2011 at 8:23)

lol, this site is about the biking community, not about putting down other coutries because a good rider comes from there. Grow up guys

peterman1234 (Jul 4, 2011 at 9:50)

@eastofski
alot of catching up to do huh?

Gary Fisher - American
Mike Sinyard - American
Trek Bikes - America
Intense - America
Yeti...need i go on?
are any of you on a Mac? or really any computer - America

what has britain brought to the table as far as development of anything goes? To say that America is behind in anything is retarded

peterman1234 (Jul 4, 2011 at 9:52)

oh, weird, SRAM is an american company too.

notthatfast (Jul 4, 2011 at 10:00)

you can play that game all day, there are plenty of important british figures/companies, and for that matter canadian, french etc etc, need i go on?

nouser (Jul 4, 2011 at 10:18)

lol this is soooo funny to read, it's entertaining ! Sam is right and so is peterman. America isn't everything ok ? America's is chest deep in it's own economic struggles, don't get me wrong, I love America and the good things it has to offer but alot of you people (not meant to be racist lol) heads are so swollen with pride for your country that you probably can't fit ur head in a XL helmet.

benjiscott82 (Jul 4, 2011 at 10:38)

peterman's only a boy, let him have his nosensical rant

nouser (Jul 4, 2011 at 10:40)

haha

peterman1234 (Jul 4, 2011 at 11:17)

actually i wear a medium Giro remedy. and about being just a boy...i dont think boys get two years paid for at a state university that has almost 20,000 students. but you might not know much about that since only about 40% of british students go on to college, the US...roughly 60%. but go on assuming that because im 18 i dont know anything.

benjiscott82 (Jul 4, 2011 at 11:30)

only a boy whom apparently attends college would state such an outrageous comment he clearly knows little about. like before regarding 'teeth' please get a f*cking clue. if that's the pinnacle of your state education its clear as sh*t as your comments

notthatfast (Jul 4, 2011 at 11:34)

peterman... shut the fuck up

Husky360 (Jul 4, 2011 at 12:59)

What's a DH race got to do with America's "so called" independence day anyway. As far I know, China owns more USD dollars than the US does and the country struggles with huge overseas debt.

If you really want a taste of America's independence, go through any of its airports and you can't leave without a TSA officer handling your jiblets for you.. Independence MY ASS.

Let's just comment on the race, and the great riders as they are.

nouser (Jul 4, 2011 at 13:16)

game over Peterman

WAKIdesigns (Jul 4, 2011 at 14:24)

Husky, let's leave the race issues to racists

eastofski (Jul 4, 2011 at 15:52)

'are you using a lightbulb coz America invented them. Therefore we are better at downhill.'. Don't be daft, I was talking specifically about mens DH riders, as was everyone else. I made this quite obvious. And yes, I went to university (although that is also completely irrelevant in an argument about downhill). Stay on point if you're trying to construct a valid argument.

peterman1234 (Jul 4, 2011 at 16:24)

you guys are funny.

WAKIdesigns (Jul 5, 2011 at 0:28)

I think America sucks at DH racing because they conducted a holocaust on Haiti in 1915 and Woodrow Wilson was a mass murdering fkhead - you find that any relevant? I don't, but I just kept going into your logics

benjiscott82 (Jul 5, 2011 at 3:07)

the kid got sat the f*** down

nouser (Jul 5, 2011 at 5:02)

oh sry benjiscott negative propped u by mistake

videorc (Jul 5, 2011 at 10:17)

well this was an entertaining read. However people should
1. Stop being so damn patriotic!
2. Loosen up and take an opinion less harshly.
3. Stop watching tv. These stereotypes are crazy!

4. @peterman1234 "Gary Fisher - American
Mike Sinyard - American
Trek Bikes - America
Intense - America
Yeti...need i go on?"
yes...
America - found by john calbot (italian) first person to document the find of a america but he work for Britain

haha
5. i'm going to miss my dentist appointment and go drink tea, eat crumpets before heading out from my manor house in the country side to walk my bulldog and play cricket and rugby. (oh and i know the queen)

WAKIdesigns (Jul 5, 2011 at 11:15)

I think stalsorts that you should stop at the very mention of "discovery of America" which was pretty much funded on eradication of native people followed by kicking out from Europe all of "unnecessary load" in form of criminals, homeless, supervised by times worst business fkrs. Wankers who couldn't have enough and started getting slaves from Africa.

Who had colonies in Africa at the time hmmm... bullshyte!!! ye bloody Polish basterd! US landlords were going there and taking them by themselves, we didn't ship anyone! and if someone did it must have been French!

Why do we bitch on America so much? We made it what it is now buahahah

History is a bitch - sooner or later you eat your shyte, aye!

panzer103 (Jul 5, 2011 at 18:07)

So much hate for America. I'm patriotic, I'm an American routing for an American rider. I would hope that you all would have just as much enthusiasm for a rider of your nationality. Its been a long LONG time since an American rider did so well thats why were all so pumped up. Hill, Minnaar, Gee and Peaty have lots and lots of podiums thats great and they worked hard for everyone of them. I'm sorry that your tired of hearing Gwin for the win or Gwinner or whatever else but thats not going to change the way Americans feel. Have all the animosity you want thats fine but Gwin for for the Mutha F***ing Win! Get' em Aaron.

videorc (Jul 6, 2011 at 4:06)

It was a joke -.- anyway. lets talk about biking yeah?

Wolf183 (Jul 6, 2011 at 5:23)

All of this because one dude doesn't know how to use a calender.........proof enough that we are all doomed!

WAKIdesigns (Jul 6, 2011 at 7:08)

Mah Wolf183 it was a good fun...