Video: Bernat Guardia Previews the New Track That Kicks off the European DH Season by jamessmurthwaite

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trnxxx (Apr 9, 2021 at 4:26)

It can be done on a 4X Bike though. I can see Sam Hill smiling.

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barbarosza (Apr 9, 2021 at 7:31)

TRUE.But honestly I missed a track like this

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yellowtree (Apr 9, 2021 at 4:16)

Great to see Amaury Pierron's name again on a startlist.

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tonit91 (Apr 9, 2021 at 4:30)

It's like they want to confirm Sam Hills comment about DH tracks these days...

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wilsonians (Apr 9, 2021 at 6:06)

Jump, Jump, off camber, jump, 1 rock, off camber, jump, berm, jump. I think I captured the nature of this track pretty perfectly. I mean I understand differences in tracks, some will be more technical of course, others less so etc....but this does not seem up to the standard of that start list? Maybe its the go pro effect and I am completely wrong, I hope so.

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Lagr1980 FL (Apr 9, 2021 at 6:09)

I hear you, however, if it looks kinda mellow, go faster.

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wilsonians (Apr 9, 2021 at 6:12)

@Lagr1980: Fair enough...but that seems to be a 2 min or less track. Unless the course keeps going and they didn't show all or it?

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neimbc (Apr 9, 2021 at 6:31)

@wilsonians: That is the weakest Euro DH track I've ever seen - pure Park. Hey, but in these times - I'll take it!

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friendlyfoe (Apr 9, 2021 at 7:14)

Maybe not super technical but it looks like a track that is hard to go fast on. So much vicious off camber sections, try to push and you're going to hit the dirt. I dig it.

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DavidGuerra (Apr 9, 2021 at 7:27)

Well, shouldn't struggling with traction that be defined as "technical", just as much or even more than dealing with obstacles or steep stuff? I think traction difficulties is what actually separates a truly technical course from a simple (regardless of how fun it might be) "rollercoaster" course.

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friendlyfoe (Apr 9, 2021 at 20:37)

@DavidGuerra: Only technical to ride rapidly. A little bit different than MSA. But when people crash on those tracks they almost die. Call me a wuss but I kind of struggle to watch the tracks where an off is not just potential but likely to result in a helicopter ride. Bikes are too good now and if you want to win you have to do truly crazy stuff.

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freeridefen FL (Apr 11, 2021 at 10:22)

@friendlyfoe: So true man !

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schwaaa31 FL (Apr 9, 2021 at 5:05)

Air DH?

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Inclag (Apr 9, 2021 at 5:57)

Man....dh riding sure has changed over the past 2 decades...

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PaulinhoCascavel FL (Apr 9, 2021 at 4:14)

That track is quite intense!

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Bondseye007 (Apr 9, 2021 at 6:12)

Tbh I only watched because I’m waiting for Friday fails to drop.

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matzx (Apr 10, 2021 at 13:32)

you can ride it on 130mm trailbike, thats not propper line for any DH competition, try Graz, old Schladming, or any French DH line...

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Zarma (Apr 9, 2021 at 5:17)

Is there a link to follow this race this we?

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Unbegabt FL (Apr 9, 2021 at 5:21)

Yeah that would be nice

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jimwoodmac FL (Apr 9, 2021 at 6:05)

I'm sure it'll be fun to ride... But it doesn't really seem like an exciting race track. Could be wrong but id imagine tight times.

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robito (Apr 9, 2021 at 7:10)

Lets get Andreau Lacon in this race

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Coastalbee FL (Apr 9, 2021 at 18:43)

That seemed lame as far as challenging the most competent riders in the world.

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NoriDori (Apr 9, 2021 at 7:54)

This is a DH track?? Wait maybe it's just a delayed first of April contribution?

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o-dubhshlaine FL (Apr 9, 2021 at 9:14)

Is it just me or is “trail” fast giving way to “track” when people are talking about trails?

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nharrichh (Apr 9, 2021 at 9:28)

Who needs corners right