Colombian TV Coverage of EWS Stages 7 & 8 by pinkbikeaudience

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hask2 (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:21)

So we have to come to Columbia to finally see some live action of the EWS?! Enjoying that a lot! Shows the rest of venues how it's done

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FabienTT (Apr 1, 2018 at 16:33)

@hask2 have you notice that is ColOmbia not Columbia? Welcome anytime you want

elkinfa19 (Apr 1, 2018 at 20:26) (Below Threshold)

@FabienTT: if Colombia it's not Columbia, next time name "Deutschland" instead "Alemania" or "Sverige" instead "Suecia".

fecalmaster (Apr 2, 2018 at 5:14)

Columbian TV is mucho gusto y gordita mamacitas muy grande tetonas!

Relayden (Apr 2, 2018 at 18:28)

@fecalmaster: hahahaha

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Scottybike36 (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:00)

Looks gnarly there by the 9th hole.

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lyleo (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:34)

so stage 8 is purely for the spectators? kinda like stage 1. not complaining, i think its awesome theyve all come out to watch. Colombia seems more relaxed that way, theyd never let mountain bikers race across a manicured lawn in the u.s.

VZLNMTB (Apr 1, 2018 at 17:01)

down here, the grass will be fully grown again in like 2 weeks

thenotoriousmic (Apr 1, 2018 at 17:55)

@VZLNMTB: yeah I did notice how tough the grass was in Columbia. It’s held up well to all those riders.

loopie (Apr 1, 2018 at 13:56)

Those 360p Camera's...So hot right now. And what are we watching...lawn racing?

bernat (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:05)

Live with more resolution www.facebook.com/canaltelecafe/videos/10155048961646307

loopie (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:15)

Nice ^ . ...of course, still watching racers course thru a golf course course of course

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Snowsed341 FL (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:13)

This is not a EWS racing stage, is this for real..... My 4 year old could ride this.

jclnv (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:20)

This has to be a joke. I'm embarrassed for these guys.

Samuel-L-Jackson (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:31)

The lawn has been photoshopped on :-)

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hask2 (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:40)

So we can actually see some live coverage of the EWS in TV and you complain? That's how mass adoption is created. This is for the fans and this should be okay for every racer if the rest of the stages were nice. I like it. Good job Columbia! The other venues can learn from that

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dustybikes (Apr 1, 2018 at 15:02)

Stage 1 and 7 (Final) were more like exhibition stages . 2 thru 6 were the real deal. Overall the competition was intense and racers can tell you same. Kudos to the organizers and local media for bringing for the first time EWS live.

gporras (Apr 1, 2018 at 15:30) (Below Threshold)

Dissapointed...aprils fools ews

Snowsed341 FL (Apr 1, 2018 at 19:37)

@hask2: Loving the coverage, but come on man, this was not up to standard's and you know it (Final Stage).

slayerdegnar (Apr 1, 2018 at 19:39)

So weak. Those stages were crap. First one just showed amateurs and the 2nd was a 50 second golf coarse.

lyleo (Apr 1, 2018 at 20:29)

it looked like a 4 year old was riding it!!!!! you didnt see that part? he was so cute

Lagr1980 (Apr 1, 2018 at 20:44)

@dustybikes: muddy, slippery, technical, steep... all... the rain was so bad yesterday taht they were forced to cancel 1 stage...

rocksoild (Apr 2, 2018 at 18:26)

I’m not one to criticize ones personal journey but thier wasn’t an ounce of effort put in on the riders side the fans where driving harder than the riders geez hope those guys didn’t get fired from thier real jobs@jclnv:

muyguapa (Apr 1, 2018 at 22:15)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qxhD0iEq0A&feature=youtu.be&t=2h30m26s - Sam Hill's run starts at 2h30m26s, if anyone's interested.
That being said, does anyone know why they chose to run proper trail tyres and not semi-slicks, or street tyres?

Klainmeister (Apr 2, 2018 at 13:04)

Guessing they can't swap wheels/tires as per EWS rules, meaning they'd have to run semi-slicks all day.

Lagr1980 (Apr 3, 2018 at 13:34)

@Klainmeister: stickers were only required on fork and frame, not on rims for the urban race, you could use different tires/wheelset for the mountain stages on the next day, if you broke them

sam2222 (Apr 1, 2018 at 13:59)

is that stage on a golf course?

PNdubRider (Apr 1, 2018 at 16:43)

A cyclocross event would have at least included a few sand traps.

Themightyowls (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:04)

Eso es Cam

leviatanouroboro (Apr 1, 2018 at 17:59)

This comment right here

mtnrush666 (Apr 1, 2018 at 17:01)

"Los riders"...that's as far as my spanish skills go. The spots they chose to film were funny...like the short climb at the beginning where riders were getting off to walk!

inonyme FL (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:15)

Enduro-cross

leviatanouroboro (Apr 1, 2018 at 17:59)

Did anyone else think the herb was kicking in at 9:45?

luis-beri (Apr 2, 2018 at 1:23)

EWS... all around the globe, lots of countries, and we got live coverage in colombia!! shame on other venues!!

pablopicasso1 (Apr 1, 2018 at 13:46)

cat

Rabbuit (Apr 1, 2018 at 16:23)

Where was said cat?

bikepassionate (Apr 1, 2018 at 16:29)

que bien. la puta madre

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Wfo35 (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:32)

This is a stage in a professional enduro race!? Must be an April fools joke!!!!

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diego-b (Apr 1, 2018 at 13:47)

I’m starting to think Sam Hill may be doping...beating a local DHiller on his trails...that’s just not right

scott-townes (Apr 1, 2018 at 13:49)

Rumor has it Sam Pilgrim isn't the only Sam one on the mechanical doping train.... lol

mtbmaniatv FL (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:00)

unbelievable but I guess it is Sam hill

WAKIdesigns (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:10)

Sam Hill has E-motors in his flats

Prof (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:13)

He won stage 2 by 25seconds That's a lifetime of skill and a bit of Luck!!

loopie (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:13)

Yes...quite unbelievable that a top rated WC Downhiller can wipe the floor with any local Hero anywhere.

lyleo (Apr 1, 2018 at 14:57)

could be... he has said that he doesnt want anybody taking that number one off his back! "when you make winning your entire life, you've got to keep winning" - John Candy.

lyleo (Apr 1, 2018 at 20:40)

i was april foolsing btw, (i dont quote cool runnings in serious scenarios) not actually suspecting sam hill of anything but being utterly insane, you can see the crazy in his eyes and his foot-out moto style. Marcelo had amazing times compared to the rest, second to sam hill is nothing to scoff at. they're both seasoned world cup dh riders, not surprising they both won by a large gap.