On the qualy I was not full on and was a bit steady, I didn't want to mess it up. I was mad at myself after that because I have been braking too much, but at the same time I was thinking 'the race is tomorrow so I will see'. But at the same time if you do it you are a bit scared because if you mess up people think you are not in good form... I started with two big mistakes and I had to do something and then I opened it up a bit and did what I could! to win in France is amazing with my familly here too. It's also amazing for the people at the club of Lourdes. They have been working so hard this weekend to organize the race. I know them from when I was younger and I came here to ride - Emmeline Ragot - MS Mondraker DH |
I'm happy for sure, it's only the first race and it's a good to start with a solid result like this. I am calming down for the rest and trying to stay consistent to have qualies and finals like this, it's the best I can do, All I could hear was the fans on the way down it was amazing - Loic Bruni - Lapierre Gravity Republic |
I felt good all the way from Friday... even trackwalk on Thursday I kind of had all my lines in my head and then made them all happen in my first run and was getting up to speed and maintaining it, trying not to blow up like in qualifying. It's an awesome track man, fans are cool, everything was great, I felt really good so it was just a fun weekend. We put a lot of work in the off-season, but I haven't changed my routine at the races, I'm just feeling comfortable - definitely feel more so than I have in a long time, with the bike and everything going on. Everyone at Specialized has put in a lot of work in the off-season and I am really thankful for all these hours and I think it starts to show. I'm really excited to keep it going now - Aaron Gwin - Specialized Racing DH |
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P.S. Maybe the secret to good sportsmanship is a pan of asparagus ?
On a more serious note proper diet is of tremendous importance. Especially at this level. I don't blame these ladies for opting to chow on some quality eats. Perfect post race/workout grub in my book.
Gwin won, because yesterday he was the best. That's all.
Taking care to stay un-injured is a part of the game.
Gwin started in the top 25
a/ Say your tires are so bad that even when you pay these guys to ride them they won't, but that tire that punctured wasn't yours!
b/ do you shut up and let people think it was your tire that crapped out and cost a good result?
Either way just looks terrible, I just don't get why kenda can't get their act together, HUGE company loads of cash they could hire some good R&D
I simply prefer to spend money on proper appartements, food, testing, good pit... rather than sending 2k€ juste to have the UCI accreditation
Anyway, Rudy did a great job as well as Marine (her sister who win the junior Lady and did 9th scratch), many thanks for all your support, we will do our best for the next round ! Keep in touch
--Pat (Team Manager)
The firmer setup did help him loads to win this so hats off for the setup . Brave to run that firmer setup but smart as the bike clearly wasn't getting bogged down in holes and stomping on the pedals gives better drive . You have to be fit to run that kind of setup on that track but fairplay
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But Gwin, goddamn. Amazing work there. 4 seconds up is not a small gap by any means. Gaaaaah! What an insane race weekend! Thanks for sharing the joy with us, PB (along with all of you, you brilliant photographers)!
to T. Hanna she needs to be back stronger then ever for F. William
Mondraker FTW!!!!!!!
Tracy Hannah = Fighter
WHAT THE (...) DID GWIN DO BETWEEN THOSE SPLITS??
WTF?!?
That rule obviously needs to change, A YEAR AGO
www.zapiks.fr/butee-magazine.html
must have been amazing for those who were able to attend and participate
edit: also that shot of hannah getting taped up by ragot is so cool, such an interesting group of people this sport brings together
Better question. How did uci screw this up and give Gwin the leaders jersey lol. It's like they've reached rock-bottom, but just keep digging.