[Updated with Overall] Final Results from the Vallnord DH World Cup 2022 by edspratt

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SNKYbsn (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:39)

Jackson with the fastest time of the day holyshit!!

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on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:40)

True, wow. Is that a record? Maybe Sam Hill did that years ago?

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pisgahgnar (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:41)

Yeah definitely impressive. But, they also ride first thing in the morning with more moisture in the dirt. It was a harder track to get grip on this afternoon for the elites.

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on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:41)

Williams in 3rd too.

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on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:51)

@pisgahgnar: Yeah, but that happens in lots of races and you never see a Junior do it if its not raining. So its still pretty special, even though this tracks particularly dusty.

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snomaster (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:52)

Don’t slight this achievement. And he’s got tricks. Future GOAT makes early moves. Count it!!

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pasteque51 (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:01)

When Hill was junior they started at the same time as elite. Same for Bruni or Buchanan who did some top 10 or even top 5. Here it’s too bad for Goldstone He could have won the race and be on the scratch podium

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MTBrent (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:13)

@pisgahgnar: Grip levels be damned, over a second ahead of the winning elite time on a track of this length is bananas.

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skywalkdontrun (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:39) (Below Threshold)

Totally nuts, but also riding an entirely different track with the conditions. You put Loris on track with the same conditions and he wins by 4 sec easy.

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aaronjb (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:56)

Used to happen in the 90s with the likes of Anne-Caro, Nico and some others. Stop making us old people repeat this fact. Now get off my lawn.

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src248 (Jul 16, 2022 at 12:15)

In his course preview he jumped and cleared the entire steep bridge before the finish drop, the kid's crazy!

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wilsonians (Jul 16, 2022 at 13:55)

Canadians taking 4 out of the top 5 slots. Daammnnn

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likeittacky (Jul 16, 2022 at 14:58)

Yes, although track conditions turned super dry n dusty once the moisture evaporated from the soil as the day wore on; for the Elite Men's race.

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pb-kg (Jul 16, 2022 at 15:04)

@snomaster: It's not a slight, just a factor.

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on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 15:55)

@pasteque51: They started earlier than the women and there was more qualifiers?

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on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 16:04)

@aaronjb: The like of Nico and Anne-Caro the greatet racers of all time, Minnar probably did it too. Hell yeah kid

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Egguh (Jul 16, 2022 at 17:48)

I only see 420

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Jamminator (Jul 16, 2022 at 18:00)

Look at the first sector times of the top qualifiers... generally slower than earlier riders. The top section of track really lost a lot of grip as the day went on.

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chriswells (Jul 16, 2022 at 19:40)

@adamszymkowicz:
By that logic, shouldn’t the female juniors also have been faster than the elite women? Or maybe we can just give credit where credit is due…Jackson was the fastest racer on the mountain. Great racing

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likeittacky (Jul 16, 2022 at 20:09)

@chriswells: You should work for NASA with that outstanding IQ

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pasteque51 (Jul 17, 2022 at 0:22)

@inside-plus: just depending on qualifying result, 80 riders in finals, from the number 80 to the first for final including juniors. All of them after women

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mtbken (Jul 17, 2022 at 1:42)

@wilsonians: It's Steve Smith's legacy This is the generation of young Canadian DHer that grew up watching Steve Smith's success.

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WaterBear (Jul 17, 2022 at 5:46)

@chriswells: both things can be true, right? It can be an amazing accomplishment and it can also be true that conditions helped a little bit.

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hellanorcal (Jul 17, 2022 at 7:41)

@mtbken: never thought of that. Actually makes sense. An American has a difficult time envisioning what Chainsaw and Mama Chainsaw are to Canadian Groms.

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kerosen1 (Jul 18, 2022 at 4:30)

@inside-plus: Nicolas Vouilloz did that as a junior few times, especially in 94 World Champs in Vail when he asked to be overall champ and not only Junior.

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skywalkdontrun (Jul 18, 2022 at 5:00)

@chriswells: I’m not saying goldstone can’t hang with the elites, he obviously can. I’m just saying that track conditions deteriorated significantly from the time he raced to the time of the elite finals. Huge holes, no grip, mountains of powdered soil. I think goldstone would have had a respectable finish in those conditions, I just don’t think he’d be on the podium. As for the junior womens comment…goldstone is a legit prodigy, and honestly his closest comparison is either Thibault Daprela when he was racing juniors, or Vali Hoell.

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pb-kg (Jul 18, 2022 at 6:38)

@chriswells: Cathro pointed out that 4 junior men had times faster than 10th place Laurie Greenland. Not something that happens without conditions changing.

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LaurensVR (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:42)

Cool race, but I hope the DH union can ban these stupid bridges in the next races

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gcrider (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:19)

Some one will die when they hit one. Those pads wont stop your aorta exploding if you hit it at those crazy race speeds. Gives the VIPs a good place to watch the finish line though.

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hayden19 (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:25) (Below Threshold)

@gcrider: the pads caused the crashes. Of they had lined the walls with ply wood it would have worked better.

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gcrider (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:46)

@hayden19:
I have only watched the mens. I was meaning at the entrance to the overpass bridge. If you otb from the jump before it. It would be very nasty. This is way scarier to watch than moto gp and moto2. They have airbags in their suits and have massive sand traps and teckno barriers infront of hard stuff.

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rad8 (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:46)

never been so scared for the riders, in a bad way. That last chute to narrow bridge was too dangerous

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PauRexs (Jul 16, 2022 at 11:25)

I would say the alternative is roadgap the road like watson in tour de france... Not sure what the ladies union and other would say...

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on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 16:09)

@gcrider: Yeah that one coming off the bridge drop, landing in huge ruts, compresseion that pushed riders into a line that went straight at the side of the entrance to the bridge, I couldn't watch that, it'd kill someone if they went otb over that compression.

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on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 16:23)

@hayden19: Yeah easy as a 45 degree ply flashing on the side of the landing where Remy stacked and Finn nearly stacked, everyone nearly stacaked tbh, only has to be a single sheet wide strip and some framing it'd take a carpenter a few hours to knock that up. Some loose units will even land on it and that'l make for good viewing.

Scaffold has to have kick edges here, so you don't drop shit off it onto someone or step off it and drop yaself. Every feature not intended to be riden off the side of should have an effective kick edge that can catch you if you ride or slip off it.

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scott-townes (Jul 16, 2022 at 19:04) (Below Threshold)

@rad8: Yeah man, like as we all know all of the DH courses are like super safe.......

Am I going crazy here or have people not been paying attention to how WC DH racing inherently is regardless of the track?

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Whitey5 (Jul 16, 2022 at 22:46)

I'd like to see a rider safety council like they have in F1. That was a dangerous course for sure on the last section.

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bkm303 (Jul 17, 2022 at 10:36)

@inside-plus: this guy gets it

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elevatetrails (Jul 17, 2022 at 12:25)

Totally agree. That bridge was the scariest thing i've seen in a long while. The bridge was probably unavoidable due to road logistics etc but the speed on to it wasn't. They could have easily added a chicane to slow riders down. Glad we didn't see someone die

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daugherd (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:46)

Man, Gwin at 4th with 2 big mistakes. Awesome result still. Would love to see him tie Minaar for wins. Might be possible.

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billybobzia (Jul 16, 2022 at 8:28)

Seems like the new bike is spot on.. Gaining speed and confidence last couple weeks.. seems possible..

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Mannra (Jul 16, 2022 at 8:57)

Should be protected now too right?

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bulletbassman (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:04)

@Mannra: for sure

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skywalkdontrun (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:41) (Below Threshold)

Nah, I'm good with the GOAT going down as the best. Gwin has too much obnoxious "ministry of success" bullshit to him.

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diabsoule (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:57)

Was cheering his old ass on (I am older)...his big 'F*CK' when Finn unseated him though, hahah, ah well.

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Jollytime1208 (Jul 16, 2022 at 10:12) (Below Threshold)

Not much of a chance for the tie as this course is the only one that resembles SoCal. He will probably be top 15 pretty regularly but he needs a certain track to even hit top 5 with all of the talent out there now. That has always been his nemesis…not enough training in Europe on the steep rocks and roots, especially following his big injuries. Good to see him competitive though!

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Mannra (Jul 16, 2022 at 10:29)

@Jollytime1208: might not get there but he raced the same track as everyone else and has won in the mud before.

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humoroususername (Jul 16, 2022 at 10:34)

@Jollytime1208: such absolute nonsense. He's been gaining speed all year and is clearly on the up. Gwin has the ability to win on any track in any conditions. This will only give him more confidence. He was 11th in the last two races without a confidence building result in years. I expect him to challenge for the win at champs and the next World Cup.

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slickwilly1 (Jul 16, 2022 at 11:09)

@Jollytime1208: you are on glue man.. I watched him win at mont saint anne in the pouring rain.. he was the absolute best racer on the planet for about 6-7 years running.

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PauRexs (Jul 16, 2022 at 11:28) (Below Threshold)

@Jollytime1208: If I would have been him would bought a house in Les Gets... But he is too American seems...

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regdunlop38 (Jul 16, 2022 at 11:37)

@Mannra:

Ya dude has totally struggled in Europe has he ever even won a race there before? Lol

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regdunlop38 (Jul 16, 2022 at 11:40)

@Jollytime1208:

Ya dude has totally struggled in Europe. has he ever even won a race there before? Lol

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natedawgco (Jul 16, 2022 at 11:52)

Gwin and Finn for Sunday Saves!!

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flyingfox49 (Jul 16, 2022 at 12:27)

I am Gwinn fan and the last 2 tracks have suited him well and he’s done good .
But the French just seem to be able to just raise the bar when it counts . I see world domination from any of the 5 current riders for the next 3/4 years

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Jollytime1208 (Jul 16, 2022 at 12:43)

@humoroususername: haha! Cause we all know how great he performs at Worlds! No disrespect to him, but his last win was before 29” or mullet and some up and comers have had 4 years to get up to speed. As I said, he will be top 15, but I don’t see him landing on the top step. But hey, Gwin is the #2 male racer of all time, ya never know. Sure is fun to speculate!

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SterlingArcher (Jul 16, 2022 at 13:22) (Below Threshold)

@Jollytime1208: lol at all the ‘mericuh snowflakes who downvote any ounce of relevant or accurate commentary lololol. #triggered

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commental (Jul 16, 2022 at 14:52)

@natedawgco: And Eddie Masters.

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andrew8404 (Jul 16, 2022 at 16:08)

The question is who should be Goat. Option 1- tied for Most Overall Championships ever and 2nd all time in wins or Option 2-Most Wins Overall. I think the answer is simple who is Goat. @Jollytime1208:

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on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 16:30)

@diabsoule: He looked upset at first as if he had mentality from back when he dominated, then by the time Loris came down he looked absolutely stoked with his result. He's 5 years older than Sam Hill was in 13/2014 when he came back to win a few world world cups, thats hella impressive what he's just done. Hats off to the man.

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whackflyer (Jul 16, 2022 at 16:51)

@Jollytime1208: this is truth, not sure why you're getting down voted

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WaterBear (Jul 16, 2022 at 17:35)

Stoked out of my American brain to see Gwin back up there. Time to celebrate with fully automatic cheeseburgers topped with fireworks!

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hamncheez (Jul 16, 2022 at 17:49)

Gwin was actually showing emotion and a desire to win. Haven't seen that in a while. I'd be worried if I was French! Gwin might have the fire back.

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Jollytime1208 (Jul 17, 2022 at 5:54)

@andrew8404: Ah...your calculus is flawed as you forget to include the all important World Championships! In order to be considered as the GOAT you MUST have succeeded in three categories: World Cup wins, Overalls and World Champ wins. The one you conveniently ignored is winning the Rainbow Jersey at least once, or maybe four times. How could a downhiller be the GOAT without ever being World Champion? In any sport you can't be a Triple Crown winner if you only win two of the three events. Gwin has been absolutely dominant in WC races the past, but let's talk about the GOAT when he has won World Champs a few times.

And let's be honest, the TRUE DH GOAT is Rachel Atherton! None of the boys can touch her achievements

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WaterBear (Jul 17, 2022 at 6:26) (Below Threshold)

@Jollytime1208: That's a questionable argument. Rachel's *achievements* are phenomenal but almost any elite male racer who makes it through qualifying can beat her down the mountain.

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Jollytime1208 (Jul 17, 2022 at 6:37)

@WaterBear: Right on, Bro! (facepalm)

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WaterBear (Jul 17, 2022 at 7:00)

@Jollytime1208: Ok...?

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SterlingArcher (Jul 17, 2022 at 8:55)

@WaterBear: he’s saying you’re an idiot

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WaterBear (Jul 17, 2022 at 9:37)

@SterlingArcher: I get that both of you 1) don't like what I said, and 2) are dicks. Let me break it down as best I can. Yes, Rachel is without a doubt the GWOAT. It's hard to argue that she is the *GOAT* because that would imply that she's the best human to ever ride. Maybe you think that's true - and that would be reasonable - maybe you don't - which is also reasonable.

Shouting insults...not so reasonable.

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commental (Jul 17, 2022 at 10:03)

@Jollytime1208 @WaterBear: I disagree that Rachel is the GWOAT in DH. Whilst Rachel has won the overall one more time, ACC won more individual rounds of the WCDH (44 to 39 I believe), she was world champion 4 more times as a senior (9 to Rachel's 5 plus 3 wins as a junior) and that's without even looking at what she did in EWS (she won 5 rounds in 2013/14), 4X (World Champion x 2 plus WC series winner), Dual Slalom (World Champion x 2 and WC series winner) and BMX (Olympic Champion). She gets my vote for GWOAT over Rachel any day of the week.

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alexisfire (Jul 17, 2022 at 10:33) (Below Threshold)

@Jollytime1208:
No racer would take Minaars career over Gwins. There is no debate by anyone sane.

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SterlingArcher (Jul 17, 2022 at 11:03) (Below Threshold)

@alexisfire: how unAmerican of you. Aaron Gwin will win every race until the day he retires. Even if we have to cheat, bribe the UCI, I don’t care what it takes, cuz Mericuh always wins! If he isn’t the winner of every single race I’m gonna be super duper upset argh!!!

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SterlingArcher (Jul 17, 2022 at 11:06)

@WaterBear: oh no you called me a dick

I’m so sad now

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WaterBear (Jul 17, 2022 at 11:37)

@commental: I mean...you make some great points.

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acali (Jul 17, 2022 at 13:31)

Gwin can't win a dry and dusty track. There just nothing like that in North Carolina. /s

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alexhyland (Jul 18, 2022 at 1:52)

@diabsoule: haha yeah that made me chuckle too

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on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:24)

Cheer up Aaron you've made us all happy that was awesome!

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gcrider (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:37)

Its rare to see angry gesticulation when someone beats your time in world cup dh. Understandable after a few shit years. He was very sporting a few seconds after. And its great to see him back on the podium. My second favourite rider to watch after Danny Hart when they are in the flow.

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nateb (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:59)

Jesus heard what he said.

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snomaster (Jul 16, 2022 at 8:18) (Below Threshold)

@gcrider: he already knew that Jackson Goldstone was much faster. Or he should have known.
And the four fastest people in the field were yet to go after he finished…

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BamaBiscuits (Jul 16, 2022 at 8:46)

He probably just knew that he likely had the win without those 2 mistakes. That’s gotta be rough after getting so close. Still, he’s back on the pace and can’t wait to see what he can do in Snowshoe

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westeast (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:01)

It’s a good sign. Means the fire is still burning. Wins are going to be difficult even if Aaron is back up to speed though. So many fast riders right now.

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Jesus-C (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:58)

I actually did not hear him. I was busy on the phone booking a place in burning hell for the person who allowed that course to be built. @nateb:

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bulletbassman (Jul 16, 2022 at 12:47)

@gcrider: frustrated with himself. He knew it those mistakes cost him beating Finn’s time (probably loic and maybe beefier too). Seemed he had things in perspective by his post race interview.

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SterlingArcher (Jul 16, 2022 at 13:24)

Super good run from AG. Stoked to see him at the sharp end of the field again, giving the younguns a run for their money. Hopefully he can take one of the North American rounds.

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commental (Jul 16, 2022 at 14:57)

@Jesus-C: I bet you race for cross.

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nateb (Jul 16, 2022 at 16:08)

@commental: youtu.be/Y9w9EiLTZ_A

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daugherd (Jul 16, 2022 at 20:41)

@bulletbassman: i thought his post race interview was solid. He brought up that he thought loris’ results this year hadn’t represented how fast he’s actually going.

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Deremann (Jul 16, 2022 at 4:17)

VALLIIII!!!

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Superfly1st (Jul 16, 2022 at 3:50)

That last drop into the finish is going to claim some lives. Riders at speed will land on the edge and it could go badly wrong.

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bashhard (Jul 16, 2022 at 4:12)

Not only the drop, the vertical pole on the start of that bridge will claim someone as well. some very close calls already

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mtbcyclist (Jul 16, 2022 at 4:24)

www.instagram.com/reel/CgEV3nUpcaB/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y

Already happened in the juniors

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davi-roberts (Jul 16, 2022 at 4:36)

@mtbcyclist: that’s disgusting. The course tech delegate as done a poor job for rider safety this week

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pcloadletter (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:06)

Iles was inches from death.

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gcrider (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:23)

They don’t have any power. If they cant veto a track design in its design stage ,and at its test event and pre and during race weekend then they cant do anything.
They delegates have almost no power with the UCI
Someone is going to die
UNIONISE OR DIE

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davi-roberts (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:41)

@gcrider: there Job as technical track delegate is exactly that as he is appointed by the uci to ensure the course runs safely and within the uci rule book. Commisairs have the final say on if the track can run. “Uci” the big bad brand actually have little to do with each event. have nothing to do with the track tbh! It is all down to the technical delegate who unfortunately has signed a contract with Chris ball to continue doing a poor job

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gcrider (Jul 16, 2022 at 8:04)

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Davi
I was meaning the rider delegates have no power. (Ok they got some roots removed , but those bridges are going to kill someone.
@davi-roberts:

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gcrider (Jul 16, 2022 at 8:22)

Separately Chris Ball seems to be writing a corporate master class on how not to engage with stakeholders and customers. (eg Survey today) Im all for a bigger better race season. Im even happy to pay a few $ for a better product. But not pay more than I am now for a worse product. Which is $ 0.00
nobody can be an expert at everything He is obviously very smart and organised but his corporate mentality which is essential for this project to work has completely crushed any potential good will going forward. Not only do they need better( or some) PR. It needs a true culture change away from corporate bullshit they are excelling at currently.
Thanks for reading my rant.
@davi-roberts:

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on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 16:41)

@pcloadletter: I couldn't ride a skinny as narrow as what Finn landed on and held it.

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mi-bike (Jul 16, 2022 at 4:05)

That entrance to the final bridge is ridiculous. Why put such a dangerous feature so close to the finish?

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EvinReed (Jul 16, 2022 at 4:07)

I hold my breath every run through that section

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on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 5:39)

@EvinReed: Every run It get tenser and tenser towards the bottom and then sigh when they make it across the line, then the tension starts again. Not enjoying watching this at all.

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gcrider (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:24)

So they can sell vip tickets on the finish line. $$$$$$$$$$$!

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davi-roberts (Jul 16, 2022 at 1:26)

For more racing tonight the 4Xprotour is at the infamous JBC4x track tonight! Racing starts at 18:00 cet is Free watch at youtu.be/uYj3IUdNR-A the rider will be hitting jumps 50 foot long side by side if you like watching downhill this is perfect for you!

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davi-roberts (Jul 16, 2022 at 1:31)

Edit racing will start at 19:00 CET

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ryanandrewrogers (Jul 16, 2022 at 1:55)

why don't we get any 4x news on this site ):

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Dogl0rd (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:31)

@ryanandrewrogers: conspiracy obviously

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mrtoodles (Jul 16, 2022 at 1:26)

Hope Remy Meier-Smith is ok, looks like he was on a scorcher

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jackheat (Jul 16, 2022 at 2:49)

Check propain factory Insta, crashed in the last corner. Apparently is ok

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bashhard (Jul 16, 2022 at 3:12)

@jackheat: that crash right onto the asphalt looked brutal. Glad he somehoe walked away from it. Such an unnecessary risk right there, badly built

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snarlymarley (Jul 16, 2022 at 3:26)

www.instagram.com/p/CgEV3nUpcaB

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pisgahgnar (Jul 16, 2022 at 3:45)

@snarlymarley: Goddamnit that is horrible. They removed the bus stop, got rid of stumps, but left this bullshit.

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iamamodel (Jul 16, 2022 at 3:50)

@bashhard: I was just watching the first of the women and thought "That is a terrible finish in so many ways." I wonder if the people who put their heart into building that track had some strong words with the committee that said "Nah, it's gotta finish like this because of the [insert administrative reasons here]."

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bashhard (Jul 16, 2022 at 3:52)

@iamamodel: Yeah I can not understand why one builds so dangerous finish line jumps. The Junior Henri Kiefer broke his collarbone yesterday the exact same way that Remy crashed today

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iamamodel (Jul 16, 2022 at 4:01)

@bashhard: Europe hasn't seen that much scaffolding since they finished work on The Colosseum.

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pisgahgnar (Jul 16, 2022 at 4:03)

@iamamodel: it seems they wanted to keep the road open on one side. Ok. At least build a proper transition for the drop.

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Bperd (Jul 16, 2022 at 4:10)

Man than is brutal. He could see the finish line! Completely contrived finish.

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CantClimb (Jul 16, 2022 at 4:20)

That's awful. Geez.

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on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 5:40)

@snarlymarley: That is horrible.

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Thirty3 (Jul 16, 2022 at 5:56)

Is this what Greg was talking about?

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leon-forfar (Jul 18, 2022 at 13:06)

@jackheat: I don't get it when companies say a rider is ok after clearly getting knocked the f*ck out... I wouldn't call that "ok" at all.

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fjm35 (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:50)

Great to see Gwin back in the mix! Back in the day I got bored by him winning, but am now rooting for him.

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Nuss-95 (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:27)

Holy shit that finnish drop from Finn Iles...

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Planetx888 (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:04)

if you mess up the Finnish drop, you might turn into a Swedish meatball.

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anchoricex (Jul 16, 2022 at 12:37)

Awesome to see finn on podiums this year !

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likeittacky (Jul 16, 2022 at 15:12) (Below Threshold)

@Planetx888: French Toast at that track.

Im skeptical on his podium position / time ,considering the massive mistakes and almost eating the dirt. I don't believe the clock on this one.

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nsteele (Jul 17, 2022 at 12:51)

@Planetx888: fortunately, he’s a Finn

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Rosstech (Jul 16, 2022 at 4:29)

I was very happy for Valentina. The key is to focus on your true rival, the clock. Bravo Vali!!
:-)

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mtbcyclist (Jul 16, 2022 at 4:21)

Guess what, the final drop that pretty much every rider was saying was sketchy, poorly built and unnecessary caused a huge crash. Remy Meier Smith dropped too far to the riders left and went of the side.

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Nuss-95 (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:14)

Henri Kiefer did the exact same

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fjm35 (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:57)

Also, Andreas Kolb is having the season of his life! Great to see.

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bgoldstone (Jul 16, 2022 at 1:26)

O Canada

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mikemartinson (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:19)

Before long we'll be seeing that stacked elite podium!

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EvinReed (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:24)

Holy hell gwin you are insane i almost had a heart attack

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homerjm (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:49)

What a race!!!I was screaming for Gwin like crazy! Love Finn sooooo loose run almost OTB but sticking it together,spectacular! Loris looked amazing,almost perfect run win with no drama.

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TurboTorsten (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:48)

God damn, what an insane race the top 10 put on. Incredible! But yeah, the last bridge was so dangerous, especially the entrance into it looked so sketchy on some riders. But despite the problems with the timing not being show, shoutout to redbull for the good camera coverage!

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Edendino (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:02)

True, The track became rougher and looser throughout the day but you still can't take from Jackson Goldstone the face that he's still a junior racer and yet, he's got the fastest time on course. This is something that we don't see often. Impressive!

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Edendino (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:03)

The fact*

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bergie11 (Jul 16, 2022 at 12:33)

@Edendino: the wind picked up alot for the elite men which made a difference.

That kid hauls though.

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Rainozeros (Jul 16, 2022 at 4:33)

All Höll broke loose!

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pisgahgnar (Jul 16, 2022 at 5:17)

Short track so the cameras are decent at least.

9 0

Nuss-95 (Jul 16, 2022 at 5:43)

Also much less trees than on other venues...

11 0

snarlymarley (Jul 16, 2022 at 4:12)

Pompon with the crash, scary with the prev concussions this season in addition to the loss of a heater of a run

12 0

on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 5:45)

So glad Walkers foot didn't hit a rock there

8 0

fleischist (Jul 16, 2022 at 5:47)

Yeah happy he got back up so quickly from that one. Feared it would be much worse

5 0

on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 5:58)

@fleischist: Thought it was gonna be hanging off

10 0

pisgahgnar (Jul 16, 2022 at 5:52)

Why can’t they be consistent with the post race analysis? They have two zone analysis charts and I have no idea why they choose one over the other each time.

5 0

Nuss-95 (Jul 16, 2022 at 5:55)

Have wondered this as well at Lenzerheide, thought that was SFR fucking up, but apparently it's an issue with RB. Really annoying, because one of those graphics is far superior.

10 0

daceto817 (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:00)

Man Minnaar always puts on a clinic, so smooth! Lost just enough time near the end but seemed to hit everything at just the right speed to avoid getting too out of shape

11 2

Planetx888 (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:12)

F*ck Yea, Gwin! I love watching the Frenchies ride, they are B-A-N-A-N-A-S, but I'd love to see a few Americans on the podium.

10 0

fleischist (Jul 16, 2022 at 1:33)

Top two juniors faster than Loris on Quali? Am I seeing this right?

11 0

bgoldstone (Jul 16, 2022 at 1:42)

Yes. But that happened last weekend as well

10 1

mtbcyclist (Jul 16, 2022 at 2:50)

Morning dew is probably holding the dirt together

11 0

markcorrigan (Jul 16, 2022 at 3:20)

Track is always faster in the morning when it’s a little damper and not blown out again.

11 1

psyguy (Jul 16, 2022 at 2:10)

4 of the top 5 junior men are Canadian, and Gracey in women's. Neat.

3 0

Bibico (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:42)

Super impressive. Nice to see Tegan Cruz take a 3rd place (one ahead of privateer Bodhi Kuhn). I'd love to know the story behind why Bodhi hasn't been signed to a team. He's been one of Canada's best young riders for several years now.

9 0

pisgahgnar (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:31)

Too hurt to push last week and Bruni smashes it this week. Holy fucking shit.

6 0

rad8 (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:52)

Finn on pace and knockin on the door! Remember the Vergier quote from the trackwalk video, at the rock gap... "it's easy if your balls are big enough", and then Vergier rode the rest of the course with Minnaar-like professionalism

11 1

Deartist7 (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:47)

Gwin is back.

6 0

lluc999 (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:53)

I wonder if Jackson Goldstone did the huck off the bridge at the end in the race run!!?? I only saw him doing it in his track preview. It was insane and provably faster.

5 0

suspended-flesh (Jul 16, 2022 at 10:38)

I wish they filmed Jrs.

1 0

on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 16:45)

Where can I find that?

1 0

Ososmash (Jul 16, 2022 at 22:28)

@inside-plus: redbull's YouTube.

7 0

Bibico (Jul 16, 2022 at 8:05)

It will be a shame if Rob Warner isn't on the mic when Goldstone starts racing Elite.

7 0

Skooks (Jul 16, 2022 at 11:08)

That was some of the best race coverage I have seen in a while, thanks RedBull Media! What an entertaining race!

8 0

wbro74 (Jul 16, 2022 at 14:08)

Mr Ed's save on that triple was epic. What a race, what a track.

1 0

flaflow (Jul 17, 2022 at 5:19)

@Jollytime1208: "That's some bike handling right there." Rob Warner

3 0

Bibico (Jul 17, 2022 at 5:55)

Top "privateers" in the overall standings for each class*.

Name / position in standings:

Junior Men: Kuhn / 6
Junior Women: Bouladou / 6
Elite Men: Rogge / 33
Elite Women: Ferguson / 12

(* Privateer = No team affiliation listed.)

5 0

joaofanzeres (Jul 16, 2022 at 3:33)

Jackson pulled out 10s from his qualifying time? Gonna be a good race later this afternoon!!!

5 0

EvinReed (Jul 16, 2022 at 3:49)

Ouch Veronica Widmann with a massive otb, good to see her get right back up.

11 5

bashhard (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:43)

Jackson Goldstone over a second quicker than Loris, incredible!

2 5

tbpdsk8 (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:45)

It's mindblowing

5 0

pijong77 (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:53)

What a tight race. That last 3 sectors make a huge difference. So stoked for Gwin 4th place with 2 huge mistakes.

6 0

Theysayivebeentheone (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:59)

Sad for my fantasy team.. stoked for Aaron Gwin!!

3 0

zacknh (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:06)

When I 1st saw the track preview I thought to my self…Aaron gwin should kill it here haha, and it’s good to see vali holl pull one out after her talking about her struggles!!

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tbpdsk8 (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:38)

Jackson Goldstone would of won elite men this weekend amazing

1 0

LULU555 (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:40)

That's crasy

19 1

Nuss-95 (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:40)

Insane. But keep in mind that the track is damp and much faster in the morning.

10 3

opignonlibre (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:07)

What does "would of" means?

1 1

ExMxEr (Jul 16, 2022 at 10:43)

I knew this kid had the touch- I called it early, but didn’t see this coming! Not this season!!

3 0

wbro74 (Jul 17, 2022 at 7:12)

Yes if we look at the timings as is, but if he was in elites i doubt he would have. The juniors had a less beat up course than the elites to ride which probably contributed to his fastest time. Not denying that he's super fast though.

1 0

ExMxEr (Jul 17, 2022 at 9:20)

@wbro74:
That has to be the case. But Gladstone did destroy his own qualifying time, and I think it was fastest time of the weekend.
That being said, Loris kicked some major ass to take the win as the last rider down! That guy better win the overall this year..

5 0

Trabes (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:03)

Vergier loves his new TQ motor

1 0

You2 (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:05)

Session Exe coming soon.

4 0

Bibico (Jul 16, 2022 at 10:43)

Women top 3 in standings:

Balanche 1085 points
Nicole 905
Holl 811

Men top 3:

Pierron 930 points
Iles 666
Vergier 655

4 0

jgoldfield (Jul 17, 2022 at 16:50)

You know Finn is a Beast when his number is 666

2 0

BCpov (Jul 16, 2022 at 11:13)

Anybody know if Jackson sent this step down in his race run? I was waiting for someone in Elite to do it, but no one did. Seemed a fair bit faster to me.

youtu.be/UnBllXGgS70?t=178

2 0

BCpov (Jul 16, 2022 at 12:20)

Looks like he rolled it!

instagram.com/stories/jacksongoldstone/2883518724902657735?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y

1 0

on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 19:04)

Dude looks like he's skiing powder his so smooth.

4 0

genovvv (Jul 16, 2022 at 3:40)

Congrats to Izabel top racer

3 0

snarlymarley (Jul 16, 2022 at 4:14)

Nina with a survive and advance run to get the podium after a couple of crashouts in previous weekends

3 1

wilsonians (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:30)

Seems to have all the issues in the world. No visuals on the red bull feed and Claudio and Rob don't even have a timing screen showing. Jesus. Good work.

4 0

thurman (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:18)

What happened to Pierron in practice?

6 0

Drims (Jul 16, 2022 at 8:03)

Crashed hard, pretty much broke his bike, he's lucky to even be starting this afternoon.

6 0

Nuss-95 (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:30)

www.instagram.com/p/CgFD7vNI_H_

4 1

Habaden (Jul 16, 2022 at 8:06)

Anyone have a video of Pierron's crash from practice they were talking about?

6 0

Nuss-95 (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:30)

www.instagram.com/p/CgFD7vNI_H_

3 0

nozes (Jul 16, 2022 at 10:01)

@Nuss-95: Damn,that was brutal.

3 0

You2 (Jul 16, 2022 at 10:16)

@Nuss-95: Wow, that was bad.
Suprised he even raced.

1 0

flaflow (Jul 17, 2022 at 5:23)

@You2: That was him 'rolling it. He wanted some points to keep his lead as wide as he could. Must have hurt like he'll doing that!

5 1

thomas1988 (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:49)

Stoked to see gwinn at the sharp end of the results again!

3 0

commental (Jul 16, 2022 at 15:24)

Great result for Loris, such a smooth run. Maybe the Gomez Adams look is the key. :-)

1 0

dhcyc (Jul 18, 2022 at 3:27)

WOW, Juniors put faster times than Elite, haven't seen it in a while. Not denying their skills, yet I'm curious whether either less wiped out track or their smaller body sizes played role!

4 0

on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:28)

JFC that last drop

3 0

bashhard (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:39)

Crazy race, congrats Loris, well deserved!

8 5

mrdimi (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:43)

Did Jackson go faster than the pro men’s? Am I reading that right?

2 5

tbpdsk8 (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:45)

Yes sir by a full second

3 0

travsjav (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:44)

That was an INSANE final holy crap

5 2

jmard24 (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:49)

Gwin near the top where he’s supposed to be. Good job

3 0

wyorider (Jul 16, 2022 at 21:04)

Looks like a Session......won both elite races

3 0

justinross71 (Jul 17, 2022 at 6:48)

Cathro 69th overall, nice

2 0

whiteboarder (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:18)

Anyone knows why Coulanges didn’t run?

9 0

pisgahgnar (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:21)

Bad crash in practice. In the hospital with stitches but thankfully nothing broken.

3 0

whiteboarder (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:46)

@pisgahgnar: Oh bummer! Thank you.

2 0

rudymedea (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:18)

Did someone just fart on the live feed?

2 0

pisgahgnar (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:19)

I guess we just have to trust them now, no timing

2 0

on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:39)

Awesome race, Stoked for Finn and Gwin and the Frenchies!

7 5

Thirty3 (Jul 16, 2022 at 8:58)

Gwinner doesn't seem like his usual gracious self today, hmmm

2 0

adamdigby (Jul 16, 2022 at 18:00)

He has always been very serious and critical about his racing.

1 0

bkm303 (Jul 17, 2022 at 11:00)

Thought his interview was pretty classy tbf

2 0

spencerhartmann (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:32)

Any clips of Pierron's crash from practice?

5 1

Drims (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:59)

www.instagram.com/p/CgFD7vNI_H_

That's rough

2 0

mastadon (Jul 16, 2022 at 18:46)

Minnaar in 9th @40 yrs old! That guys is the GOAT alright.

3 1

stinkball (Jul 16, 2022 at 21:40)

Holy shit!!
Chainsaw’s legacy is alive and thriving.
Long Live Stevie!

1 0

mikaeljc (Jul 17, 2022 at 0:15)

A swede (at least on paper) in top 10. I don't think that has happened since iPhone was invented.

1 0

yamaboy2000 (Jul 17, 2022 at 1:03)

C'mon Gwinn!!! please be smart and safe but man would I and so many love to see you on the podium again with Minnaar!!!!

2 0

donovantrials (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:24)

Red bull just died

5 3

You2 (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:41)

Looks like a session.

2 3

energetik (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:50)

Gwin at 4th? Whoa... so this high pivot proto suits him that much better than the production vpp bikes? Or did some one spike his cheerios?

2 0

flaflow (Jul 17, 2022 at 5:34)

@Jollytime1208: Both Gwin and Norton have shown improvement as they 'tune' this proto. Some of the best parts in WC racing. Last year and earlier
this one, Commencel had more than one proto on the mountain in the same race..

1 0

marthinpercamp (Jul 16, 2022 at 11:50)

Such a good weekend for American bike brands!

1 0

maqusss (Jul 16, 2022 at 12:46)

almost the same order like in qualifying

2 0

mariomtblt (Jul 16, 2022 at 15:53)

Yoooo Gwin!!!

1 1

mastadon (Jul 16, 2022 at 18:35)

It would have been a 1-2 Jr win in Elite. The track conditions must have factored in but very impressive regardless!

1 0

veljko (Jul 17, 2022 at 8:47)

The Union better than the Syndicate

1 0

Assesin (Jul 17, 2022 at 9:36)

Neko Mulally the 61th, impressive!!!

3 2

Nonsmoker (Jul 17, 2022 at 15:37)

Good to see Claudio back in the booth.

3 3

on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:21)

It was a random Scafold feature that Bryceland broke his ankles on.

18 0

Mfro (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:30)

By massively overjumping

3 0

on-the-move (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:53)

@Mfro: Still a randon ass feature that you could send way to far for how fast you were going.

2 0

gcrider (Jul 16, 2022 at 7:38)

Was that a no chain run ??@Mfro:

2 0

Drims (Jul 16, 2022 at 8:01)

@gcrider: No

1 0

Jaemin97 (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:24)

No graphic

1 1

rckon03 (Jul 17, 2022 at 12:58)

GWIN!!!

4 6

Jaemin97 (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:42)

Jackson is actually faster than Loris ;o

7 4

Nuss-95 (Jul 16, 2022 at 6:43)

on a faster track, yes.

2 5

ikestar (Jul 16, 2022 at 18:44)

Go Jackson!!! Schooling the elite!!! Squampton is proud!!!

[Updated with Overall] Final Results from the Vallnord DH World Cup 2022

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