Video: Back to Racing at Windrock

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RussRides (Jun 11, 2020 at 6:26)

Thanks Neko for keepin' the bikes rollin' !

E-ROG (Jun 11, 2020 at 7:05)

Absolutely! Everything about this was good. MTB at its roots, pros helping locals, relatively new event series, kids/teens/guys/gals, & camaraderie. Well done Niko & crew!!!

tomoostv (Jun 11, 2020 at 9:33)

Been enjoying the videos from Neko this year so far. I never rooted against him, but these vids have made me quite a fan!

blowmyfuse (Jun 11, 2020 at 11:11)

Somebody needs to do an in depth on Isak. Got a top 10 in a World Cup DH, hopped on a borrowed Canyon and pulled it off after breaking his bike (I think a Pole brand).

He's got crazy skill but no full time sponsor and making his own DH rigs while holding it down on the other end as a Kona Ambassador?

BigballmcCall (Jun 12, 2020 at 0:39)

@blowmyfuse: he’s a talented guy for sure. Pretty quiet but skilled as hell on a bike.

Don23 (Jun 12, 2020 at 20:48)

@blowmyfuse: I’ve met and rode with Isak and can’t agree more with u He is definitely under rated and deserves a full time sponsor he has a great attitude and is very humble

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rundmccabe (Jun 11, 2020 at 12:12)

Opening scene: 8 people packed together in a shuttle with no masks.

3:12: "The whole world is watching... so we gotta take all the precautions we can"

ajaypate1 (Jun 11, 2020 at 12:58)

i was at the race and that sums up the lines and shuttles

nonk (Jun 11, 2020 at 7:14)

Thanks Neko! Nothing better than a laid back vibe at races.

Jacquers (Jun 11, 2020 at 7:10)

Where was Gwin for this event? Would have thought he would be there, as well as other Americans like Jill Kintner.

Snowrydr01 (Jun 11, 2020 at 9:38)

What about Yolanda? Isn't she in NC?

blowmyfuse (Jun 11, 2020 at 11:10)

@Snowrydr01: Don't think she's going to risk a shortened XC race season for a run down that course fresh off a life threatening injury.

Bmontgomery87 (Jun 11, 2020 at 16:46)

He never shows up to east coast races...not sure if it’s risk/reward or if he just doesn’t like east coast chunk

blowmyfuse (Jun 11, 2020 at 19:55)

I would assume it has more to do with exposure to risk ratio. If the event is able to offer enough exposure from the media and fans, then it's worth his time to attend. But this season makes it especially time sensitive to NOT risk anything in the lead up to the World Cup. Every racer is going for max exposure over, what is it again, 6 weeks this fall.

bigmeatpete420 (Jun 12, 2020 at 10:38)

Showed up for the us open when it was here and the creek pro grt. @Bmontgomery87:

IsaacWislon82 (Jun 12, 2020 at 14:08)

@Bmontgomery87: i thought he said Mountain Creek is his favorite race course

bigmeatpete420 (Jun 12, 2020 at 16:55)

Yeah idk what this clown is about. He’s won a LOT at creek @IsaacWislon82:

Don23 (Jun 12, 2020 at 20:50)

Gwin should be there to support his teammate

blowmyfuse (Jun 13, 2020 at 5:10)

@Don23: might have someone close ro him who is high risk for Covid. He's not a local racer. He's a World Cup multiple time champ

daunjilero FL (Jun 11, 2020 at 10:59)

Did u notice how silent the bike of Neko is?

lyophilization (Jun 11, 2020 at 14:15)

i think it was just the potato he filmed his run with.

jvbutter (Jun 11, 2020 at 15:33)

someone get Neko a new camera... that thing is grainy.

reborn10speeder FL (Jun 11, 2020 at 15:09)

DRINK NEWGROUND

headshot FL (Jun 12, 2020 at 8:32)

What, on a 26er? No way!

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robito (Jun 11, 2020 at 6:14)

Good old American exceptionalism right there. Number 1! Number 1! Number 1! In infections and deaths. Meanwhile, I sit at home trying to figure out how to safely open a city school in the fall. We all want to see racing...

rbarbier12 (Jun 11, 2020 at 7:42)

It is important to mitigate the number of cases and save lives. These guys took as many steps as they could to limit spread, by wearing masks etc. This race brought them and those watching a small ray of light in a dark and depressing time. If it was wantonly reckless, yeah sure it shouldn't have happened, but by all accounts they were being safe.

wmelton14 FL (Jun 11, 2020 at 8:44)

Funny thing about the freedom of choice...

Golden-G (Jun 11, 2020 at 15:38)

Keep living in fear.