Inside the Tape: Ben Cathro Picks Apart Line Choice at Maribor DH World Cup 2019

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ElGranadamtbers (Apr 27, 2019 at 16:27)

A Ben Cathro and Gee course preview needs to happen, both are killer riders and can talk while doing it!

shannond (Apr 27, 2019 at 17:30)

I don’t say much.... but gd that looks like fun❤️

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downhere67 (Apr 27, 2019 at 16:58)

Ben should have more sponsors, the guy is a magician in getting them into his videos.

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jeremiahwas (Apr 27, 2019 at 16:36)

Man the days of a noisy, jangly, clanky bike seem to be over!? These bikes sound amazing!

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aps62 (Apr 27, 2019 at 17:12)

It’s well known that one of the nicest beers you’ll ever taste is the one you have after a ride on a hot day, but the beer Cathro has after working into the wee small hours and posting these at about 3am local time - could that be better? Cheers Ben!

powaymatt (Apr 27, 2019 at 22:21)

Ben rules!

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Nonsmoker (Apr 27, 2019 at 19:42)

Ben is very good at what he does.

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peytodog (Apr 27, 2019 at 18:26)

this was so good. thanks for this

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bneall (Apr 27, 2019 at 22:00)

Great stuff, prob not intentional but he seemed a bit distracted when interviewing Tahnee, He was busy watching those lines, what a nerd!

chositadh (Apr 27, 2019 at 21:40)

I feel like my riding gets better just from watching these, it puts perspective on my own riding thank you Ben keep em coming.

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pacificnorthwet (Apr 27, 2019 at 16:33)

So glad this is more than 3 minutes long. I could watch this all day.

nrpuk (Apr 28, 2019 at 0:00)

Loved the footage with Ben and Arron Gwin, clearly Gwin didn’t want to tell Ben is line, but Ben managed to soften things a bit with a comment about his foot out high line.

mikehuntisore (Apr 27, 2019 at 16:23)

#59 so good at scrubbing he even does a one hander just to show off

watchmen (Apr 28, 2019 at 1:37)

He saw someone had dropped a pound coin,didn't want to slow down to pick it up.

Nathan-MTB (Apr 28, 2019 at 1:35)

That is definitely the best inside the tape I've ever seen! Especially the explanation of the special techniques that Brook and Danny used.. So sick!

GDPipsqueak (Apr 28, 2019 at 22:34)

@ben-cathro can you do a video for Pinkbike on suspension setup for these big holes & such? Looks like some riders are just able to skip through them better. Would be fascinating.

elli (Apr 27, 2019 at 20:15)

Best content yet on PB

weekendshredder (Apr 27, 2019 at 22:21)

If Gee decides to retire, he should team up with Ben and do commentary

naradek (Apr 27, 2019 at 23:10)

Great vid. Gives the opportunity to see all the little strategies - thanks!

chrismac70 (Apr 28, 2019 at 9:45)

Great film can we have interviewees who aren't in blue and silver helmets please. I'm sure there are some there

Golich (Apr 28, 2019 at 12:00)

Great technical insight Ben. Really interesting to see the time differences and the explanations of the various techniques - 10 out of 10 content.

browner (Apr 29, 2019 at 2:38)

Minus 10 out of 10 is a bit harsh surely

konarider112 (Apr 28, 2019 at 13:45)

I am very excited for another episode of Wide Boy vs Inside Lad!

majortt (Apr 27, 2019 at 17:47)

That is a proper cap!

mkul7r4 (Apr 27, 2019 at 18:39)

Incredible analysis as per usual. Glad Redbull finally stopped being douchenozzles

bman33 (Apr 27, 2019 at 19:03)

Ben... thanks for all you are doing at the WC!!

mark777 (Apr 27, 2019 at 23:50)

more vids there awesome top man Ben

BDBRIDER (Apr 28, 2019 at 1:57)

Love your work Ben, keep it up.

cikudh (Apr 28, 2019 at 3:46)

OWMAIGADD! Sam Hill would love doing all the inside of the turns... You can't catch him

Bikedude666 (Apr 28, 2019 at 8:19)

This was a great! Thanks for the analysis!

pudhead (Apr 28, 2019 at 11:05)

Thank you pinkbike for giving us Ben analytics.

Bungalow-bikes (Apr 28, 2019 at 12:25)

Anyone else wondering why 5 10 don't make tyres? Classy video as always Ben!

mdomtb (Apr 27, 2019 at 21:31)

Well done Ben! Your analysis is a great contribution to PB DH????

mdomtb (Apr 27, 2019 at 21:32)

!!! instead of ??? Lol.

iandt (Apr 27, 2019 at 23:41)

I felt for those bikes in the opening minute

Hri666 (Apr 27, 2019 at 23:59)

This is great content!

kiwifamilyman (Apr 28, 2019 at 1:21)

1:01 WHAAAAAAT???

DirtbagMatt (Apr 28, 2019 at 12:36)

Pretty sure that’s Shandro Jr. Absolute wizard on a bike!

cassiusclaim (Apr 28, 2019 at 1:57)

What a cool race track!!!

tablETeit (Apr 29, 2019 at 3:52)

Best part of the season!

frenchfriedfun (Apr 27, 2019 at 16:54)

Nice hat Ben!

youknowitsus (Apr 27, 2019 at 18:59)

this section fkin sucks. so sketch

billythegerbil (Apr 27, 2019 at 22:29)

You gave him a new hat!

CaliCol (Apr 27, 2019 at 17:48)

Ben Shapiro

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Session603 (Apr 27, 2019 at 19:58)

You seem confused. I'll help.

Ben Shapiro: Very short political commentator.

Ben Cathro: Very tall mountain bike commentator.

Make flash cards if it helps you remember.

kookseverywhere (Apr 27, 2019 at 20:29)

have an upvote

RussRides (Apr 27, 2019 at 20:00)

Another superb analysis Ben. Thank you ! And if everybody wore Five-Tens, slippery slopes just wouldn't matter !

aljoburr (Apr 28, 2019 at 2:08)

Not true 5 10 may grip on pedals but could be a lot better gripping the ground!

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thesharkman (Apr 27, 2019 at 18:43)

Does Cathro ever not whisper? I always have to turn the volume up to hear him then the first sound of a bike or whistle almost makes me go deaf.

rezrov (Apr 27, 2019 at 20:34)

Your speakers are prolly fucked.

RoadRunner13 (Apr 27, 2019 at 23:40)

Watch out cathro, only make interview of Redbull riders...

They want to be the only one energy drink (or just drink) appearing at the screen given the fact they have the monopole.
That means no Monster or other brand on podium, etc...
On this time, shitty UCI seems to be the more legit (didn't think I would say that) : they don't want to lose the financial support of Redbull who is making pretty much everything to broadcast, but they don't want as well Redbull being the big master, making downhill just a marketing thing, and turning it just into a show, with a complete loss of sport sense.
Let's hope not, but with Redbull...

ciechan (Apr 28, 2019 at 0:57)

we all can read PB articles

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generationfourth (Apr 28, 2019 at 0:21)

Anyone feel content overload?

Felt like there were half a dozen course walk videos. Then half a dozen course previews from every vlogger, mtb media companies, red bull. Half a dozen POV course previews. Now we have further analysis vids (ben does one for himself, then one for PB).

Pretty sure I could ride this course blindfolded on my trail bike and beat Gwin I know it so well.

likehell (Apr 28, 2019 at 1:03)

well, don't watch it

laxguy (Apr 30, 2019 at 10:26)

yep, feeling the same. can barely even find the photo epics in the mass of "articles"

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AssmanDH (Apr 27, 2019 at 22:08)

Boring and to serious

browner (Apr 27, 2019 at 22:51)

Good with then interesting