Les Gets Sloppy Laps with Vinny-T and Kristof Lenssens - Video

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sosickdude (Jun 17, 2016 at 1:19)

You know someone is an amazing rider when they make riding in these conditions look more fun than riding in pristine conditions.

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rrsport (Jun 17, 2016 at 1:33)

I wish I could shred turns like that in the dry, let alone the wet!

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Worm-Burner (Jun 17, 2016 at 3:57)

00:19 looked like mid air epilepsy! Sweet!

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integralnz (Jun 17, 2016 at 1:43)

That vid nails the job of summarizing the conditions here in Les Wets. I'm gonna put it out there and predict that the slope style and speed and style will not take place. The DH will go ahead and will be the loosest sloppiest event ever seen. The pump track may take place if we get a break in the weather. The whole track has been under plastic all week so it might be ok.

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guimoy (Jun 17, 2016 at 2:14)

Weather forecast says that the sun is coming over les Gets for the afternoon, the Speed & Style should normaly take place. Girls are going at 2pm

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johnnygrosso FL (Jun 17, 2016 at 2:18)

I'm out there at the end of the month, just off to local MX shop to stock up on tear offs and roll off film and no I won't drop them in the woods

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ryetoast (Jun 17, 2016 at 19:26)

I'm kinda jealous. Riding in mud is hilarious, but as soon as a raindrop falls around here they close the trails. I mean I can see why, of course--but still, real question... how the heck do people practice for wet weather races?

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Dustfarter (Jun 17, 2016 at 20:59)

The shooter took more face shots than a young valley porn star. Props to whoever dealt with that slop to make a rad vid.

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Stahlhaus (Jun 17, 2016 at 1:54)

The Fast and the Furious: Les Gets Drift

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AinsleyTrimix (Jun 17, 2016 at 6:23)

@mountaincross - choose a bike designed in the UK, or one designed for moist conditions. I've seen a few non UK bikes with very little tyre clearance for example. Small amount of mud and your grinding your frame away. Salsa is one example of that.

Also a lot of products that just cant deal with water / dirt ingress. i.e.. most of Crank Bros stuff and E13 hubs to name a few.

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Grononosse (Jun 17, 2016 at 10:46)

Ok Ok Ok ... I won't say anymore that I know how to ride in mud !!! They are the real mud riders !!!!

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SuperPatate (Jun 17, 2016 at 1:17)

MUDDY DAY

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EamoLawless (Jun 17, 2016 at 3:03)

Same conditions were used of racing in over here ????????????????

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mountaincross (Jun 17, 2016 at 3:50)

Serious question for the Brits (and anyone else who rides in mud more often than not): What are the best bikes for these conditions (DH, FR, AMTN)? Thinking in terms of wet conditions reliability, ease of service, mud clearance, etc...

Please offer at least a few suggestions of bikes available in the USA...

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eqsound (Jun 17, 2016 at 4:43)

@mountaincross: the less pivots the better..... if you need to replace lots of bearings with the regularity of british riders it adds up in both time and money! mind you that doesnt stop us buying all the usual suspects and putting up with the extra servicing.....

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cains08 (Jun 17, 2016 at 6:59)

@mountaincross: hardtail :-)

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wanleggedwinston (Jun 17, 2016 at 15:42)

@mountaincross: agro hardtails are widely used as the winter weapon of choice and since there are relatively few uplift access trails, 120-160mm full suss bikes are often used I the summer

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barzaka FL (Jun 17, 2016 at 3:18)

GET INTO DA RIVAAAA

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digthehills (Jun 17, 2016 at 6:10)

Looks like summer over here

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mtbmaniatv FL (Jun 17, 2016 at 10:39)

How did he do a double whip?!

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Gfromars (Jun 17, 2016 at 11:42)

getting to know Vinny T: What are your weaknesses?
I actually don’t like riding roots that much!....nevermind

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Mattin (Jun 17, 2016 at 1:34)

That drift!!!

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Paking (Jun 18, 2016 at 19:11)

SICK!! Vinny T rails those berms!!

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RedBurn (Jun 17, 2016 at 1:37)

So badass!!

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EvoRidge (Jun 17, 2016 at 3:17)

Unreal ripping.

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EinLurch (Jun 17, 2016 at 4:18)

Juicy

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rjrx (Jun 17, 2016 at 7:44)

holy shit...