Video: Ben Cathro Breaks Down the Biggest Stories from the Les Gets DH World Cup 2021

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Rudy2455 (Jul 4, 2021 at 9:04)

It’s funny, I feel like Greg Minnaar was just so solid and amazing in the wet that people forget about it. Like he made it look so easy to get inside the top ten that no one remembered to be impressed. In reality it was one of the most impressive runs of the day next to Thibaut’s.

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Aksel31 (Jul 4, 2021 at 10:46)

You're right, after the race the race I was amazed how chill and relaxed he was on the bike on those conditions, but so damn fast in the end ! Pure G.O.A.T skill i'd say

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PauRexs (Jul 4, 2021 at 13:30)

And the gap triple he did near a poll

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PAULO77 (Jul 4, 2021 at 20:29)

Best run by far!

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headshot (Jul 4, 2021 at 23:57)

Ya and Ben didn't even mention it?!?!?

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teamdoa (Jul 5, 2021 at 3:53)

For sure, he is that good, people just take his performances as the norm now.

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si-paton Plus (Jul 4, 2021 at 12:44)

Spectator management needs to be paramount. Both crashes from Reece and Andreas had spectators positioned on either the outside of the corner or on the downside of a high-speed section of the tracks. Both of those areas should have been identified as higth risk areas for riders and bikes to crash/land, therefore double taped and marshaled to exclude spectators and media. It is only a matter of time before a spectator is seriously injured or killed and that graphic content could quite possibly be shown live via RedBulls live feed. This has already happened in the UK with the loss of a life, please, please do not let this happen again. @UCi and @RedBull

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DaMilkyBarKid (Jul 4, 2021 at 14:51)

Absolutely. We should use the same rule as rallying does: no spectators on the outside of corner exits as that's where the cars go if they make a mistake.

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Beyond-The-Tape (Jul 4, 2021 at 15:30)

Didn't a spectator get their nose broken by a bike in 2017?

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74NZ (Jul 4, 2021 at 1:10)

I think you mean dihydrogen monoxide, unless you're really thirsty....

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mountaincross (Jul 4, 2021 at 6:38)

Beware! Mountain bike crashes are just one of hydronium hydroxide's many dangers...
www.dhmo.org/facts.html

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brianpark Mod Plus (Jul 4, 2021 at 13:47)

@ben-cathro getting sent to science school for professional development this winter.

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aljoburr (Jul 5, 2021 at 0:33) (Below Threshold)

@brianpark: Could also do some tyre developement to find some tyres that would work better/safer in these conditions
Also top 10 qualifying riders had no chance of winning, in these conditions even with Reece's skills in the wet?

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cavegiant (Jul 9, 2021 at 2:35)

It's also not an element.... I fear it's one of those things where a writer fakes idiocy just to get comments. It worked.

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bendy12345 (Jul 4, 2021 at 1:35)

After watching the footage of Reece Wilsons crash, I am amazed none of the spectators got hurt by his bike. I wonder if someone needs to take a look at this and if there is anything to learn about where spectators can and can't watch from.

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F22 (Jul 4, 2021 at 1:48)

That should really be looked into more. It happened before, there even was a spectator killed by a flying bike at a German DH race, around 2000 I think it was.

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TrueScotsman (Jul 4, 2021 at 1:55)

@F22: it happened at a UK race- I can’t remember if the spectator was in a restricted area or not- I’m sure some Pinkbikers will keep me right.

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SupraKZ (Jul 4, 2021 at 2:03)

I understand very well that it's dangerous, but at the same time It gives it that WRC Group B vibe

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Ryan2949 (Jul 4, 2021 at 6:17)

I felt more sad for the dog that panicked and possibly got hit

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timsim07 (Jul 4, 2021 at 7:04)

@TrueScotsman: pretty sure you're thinking of Llangollen 2014. Apparently the area she was standing in had been taped off for a previous race because it was deemed dangerous
www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/16333024.llangollen-family-woman-died-bike-event-say-denied-justice

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Linkpin (Jul 4, 2021 at 12:01)

@SupraKZ: Which was fun but was stopped for good reason, to be fair.

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scantregard (Jul 4, 2021 at 12:58)

@TrueScotsman: its happened several times. at the malvern hills classic in the early 90s, a rider hit the barriers, then sailed into the 10 deep crowd. from my vantage point higher up the hill it looked like moses parting the red sea

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Mfro (Jul 4, 2021 at 17:20)

@Ryan2949: Agree - the dog didn't have a choice to be there.

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BenTheSwabian (Jul 4, 2021 at 2:32)

Wow I didn't know they have such a big DH racing scene going on Titan!

(You know, as in one of Saturn's moons and one of the only places in the solar system where natural HO2 can be found in significant quantities.)

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ctd07 (Jul 4, 2021 at 3:30)

Thanos was mad into dh!

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gemma8788 (Jul 4, 2021 at 9:35)

Glad Reece is safe and not harboring regrets, watching him surf the mud like that was a sight to behold. Incredible, incredible bike handling and commitment. Stoked he's getting to share some of the spotlight and we get to watch him at his best.

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SterlingArcher (Jul 4, 2021 at 10:58)

Love his attitude and sportsmanship too. He’s a lad.

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TrueScotsman (Jul 4, 2021 at 1:52)

“Couping it down” Gid use of Scots dialect Ben!

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EckNZ (Jul 4, 2021 at 3:25)

It's gey barrie, ken.

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oevets4130 (Jul 4, 2021 at 7:23)

@EckNZ: f*cking barry

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mgreitzke (Jul 4, 2021 at 2:25)

Eddy the eagle 2.0 Glad he didn't hurt himself there

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SterlingArcher (Jul 4, 2021 at 11:07)

I hope Gwin does better the rest of the year. Gotta earn that Intense paycheck!

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BenPea (Jul 4, 2021 at 12:09)

Same. Still a gentleman after the race, sharing a fist bump and a photo with my kid at an Intense truck that seemed pretty despondent. He actually took it upon himself to get his bike for the pic. A real pro and forever a legend.

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SterlingArcher (Jul 4, 2021 at 12:23)

@BenPea: he’s a lad and he’ll always be really welcoming to the fans, which is why I’ll always be a fan!!!

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ColquhounerHooner (Jul 5, 2021 at 2:09)

I think he own his own team...

Was that a whhooosh???

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SterlingArcher (Jul 5, 2021 at 8:32)

@ColquhounerHooner: that makes it worse. You own your own team so you pay yourself the highest, yet don’t have the results to show for it. Accountability suddenly becomes paramount. He’s not a 23 year old wc winner anymore - he’s an adult with a very serious adult job. I can still be a fan while recognizing reality.

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Rubber-Buccaneer (Jul 4, 2021 at 1:57)

I wonder how much Ben Cathro is wishing his ‘Privateer: Walk the Talk’ return to DH racing had been on for this year

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RideThicccBC (Jul 4, 2021 at 12:42)

My neighbors must be wondering wtf i’m watching over here. That race was off the hook. So exciting. Glad racing is back. Exactly what we’ve been missing gents

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MMC0404 (Jul 4, 2021 at 19:39)

Ben Cathro - one of my most favourite people on the Planet! Hopefully we see you race at least one World Cup this year !!!!!

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john260164 (Jul 4, 2021 at 3:03)

Great article Ben, spot on

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ccalvinjones (Jul 5, 2021 at 4:45)

Ben Cathro does a nice job with these. A real gem to the PinkBike crown.

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mtbynot (Jul 6, 2021 at 11:15)

best run of the day Benoit...... Insanity he kept it up on how pinned he was

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EckNZ (Jul 4, 2021 at 3:25)

Great stuff

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luis-beri (Jul 4, 2021 at 8:00)

great detail recap

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Moase (Jul 5, 2021 at 2:35)

Is the dog OK?

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Aikata (Jul 4, 2021 at 2:28)

Well Izabela took second in junior women and it's her second race to so you could of mentioned her as well...

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ctd07 (Jul 4, 2021 at 3:32)

If you ain't first, you're last!

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jemscott (Jul 4, 2021 at 6:25)

@ctd07: without all the people who come last, there ain’t no race, ever!

Video: Ben Cathro Breaks Down the Biggest Stories from the Les Gets DH World Cup 2021

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