Video: Isla Short on Making it as a Privateer on the World Cup XC Circuit

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mgs781HD (Jan 17, 2020 at 4:53)

Great video, great person. Might not seem like much but this made me an instant fan. I'll be pulling for you at the next WC!

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ScreamingKnees (Jan 17, 2020 at 7:55)

Thank you Pinkbike for posting this. It's refreshing to see Isla's outlook on life and the sport, especially from someone competing at a very high level. I'm giving her a follow and will watch for her results this year. Hopefully this brings her some well deserved attention!

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jwelch33 (Jan 17, 2020 at 6:32)

She has a great reason for being out there racing and makes some good statements about being sponsored. I hope she sees some top 10's this season!!!

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T4THH (Jan 17, 2020 at 3:42)

"The Scottish privateer had two top-20 performances in his first year racing in the elite category."

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ratedgg13 FL (Jan 17, 2020 at 6:10)

"his" ???

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gnarterrorist (Jan 17, 2020 at 14:12)

@ratedgg13: It's a Scottish thing

No, great video and her outlook was wonderful too. Again, be following to see how she does this year in XC racing this year.

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swellhunter (Jan 17, 2020 at 7:16)

Maybe it's just me but if you paid me enough I'd tell you that laundry detergent is good for you without much guilt at all. Kidding of course - love your attitude!!!! Kill it in 2020 and you got another fan.

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hervelogirl FL (Jan 17, 2020 at 4:24)

Yup, They are totally a cool family. Great work Isla - we are so excited to see you race again this year!!! Hopefully pinkbike will let us choose you for the fantasy teams

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chileconqueso (Jan 17, 2020 at 6:42)

I love showing my little ladies these videos. Thanks for encouraging the generation of women!

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RadBartTaylor (Jan 17, 2020 at 12:11)

She made a good point, being a sponsored / pro rider can be a major buzzkill with all the gear requirements and expectations. Consider ourselves lucky to have the disposable income and time to enjoy at your pace, try new gear, new tires and shiny new bikes vs what you are forced to run. So many pro riders retire and never ride again, it's a job and not a pretty one at times.

She looks ti be in a really good spot, great attitude, supportive parents and hasnt stopped smiling since she was a kid.

Great vid, thanks for sharing

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einstein9 (Jan 17, 2020 at 9:39)

"16inch? i'd be happy w that!" ewin for the win!

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bushwhack (Jan 17, 2020 at 9:28)

When you get the backstory of an athlete it makes it much easier to become a fan. I would love to see more videos like this of other racers. I'll definitely make a point to follow Isla this year.

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chillaxin (Jan 19, 2020 at 14:20)

As a professional athlete myself and raising a daughter (12yrs) in sports, this bio reminded me of why we actually enjoy sports in the first place. It helps to bring into perspective that being a professional athlete can be a double bladed sword. On one side you get to participate in a sport that you truly enjoy but on the other end, being a professional at it can be very stressful on the mind and body, not to mention on the bank account as well. Good on ya, Isla and we be cheering you on...

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Tuxedogoat (Jan 17, 2020 at 15:34)

Isla has done amazingly well to get as far as she has as privateer! Good on her and her family for supporting her. Big fan for sure now.

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Fieldy177 (Jan 18, 2020 at 2:16)

Love the ethos, love the attitude............what a cool and down to earth individual......Good luck for the future.....Keep pedalling!!

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weeksy59 FL (Jan 17, 2020 at 4:31)

Great outlook and seems to love it... Can't argue with that !

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dolface (Jan 17, 2020 at 8:37)

This was fantastic! Great storytelling, great characters. I'll watch it with my kids tonight.

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Supermoo (Jan 17, 2020 at 11:08)

Nice video about someone chasing their dream in a tough discipline. Well done and keep it up.

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tokyo-bakka (Jan 17, 2020 at 15:13)

Love it! beautifully honest look at it, please keep it honest and all will follow! I shed a tear or two! goodluck

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timmins (Jan 17, 2020 at 3:10)

Geez, what a cool family

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glasvagas FL (Jan 17, 2020 at 4:28)

Gid vid. See you at the races!

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emilyh (Jan 17, 2020 at 4:31)

Good Film! Good luck this season Isla!

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MartyFluxMcFly (Jan 17, 2020 at 11:13)

Stoatin video. Best o' luck tae ye.

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nfujimaki (Jan 17, 2020 at 21:29)

I enjoyed it. Good luck! Will be cheering for ya.

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curendero (Jan 19, 2020 at 9:36)

Dynamite comes in small packages!

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CaylanDubya (Jan 19, 2020 at 13:54)

so sick. bikes for life.

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GZMS (Jan 17, 2020 at 7:05)

Sponsorship is ultimately good for the career, and it may be harder to get one after saying in a video how much sponsorship can be an inconvenience... But really great video!!

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TransforDerek (Jan 17, 2020 at 8:06)

Well, since this video got published on Orbeas official YouTube channel I guess some brands agree with her

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mm2020 (Jan 17, 2020 at 12:17)

Pretty sure she mostly talked about how she was not a fan of using and promoting gear she did not fully believe in. Seems like a plus for any company she chooses to represent.

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TheOriginalTwoTone (Jan 17, 2020 at 13:54)

@mm2020: Exactly, I'd be more inclined to believe in something she promotes in the future based on this video.