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vinay sarahmoore's article
Mar 18, 2024 at 14:46
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Mathieu Van Der Poel Signs Unprecedented 10 Year Contract with Canyon
Alright, no question he can ride and anyone can crash. I think the reason I'm a bit harsh is: 1. He rocked up at the Worlds without preparing for the event through competing at the regular WC races. To me it feels as a bit arrogant towards other athletes who worked really hard to be able to compete there and do well. Being able to stand at the start line is the result of dedication and hard work. It is a race, but it is also a celebration of how far they got. At least that's how I see it. So to party crash the event unprepared comes off as a bit rude. Especially if you can't convince that you're really up to it. 2. If you're somehow given something unfairly in class which you're buddies aren't getting, you've got two choices. Take it and use it to your advantage but also accept that you'll mess up your cred against your buddies. Or refuse, don't have the advantage but have the level playing field. Loads of athletes and team managers objected against the last minute UCI rule change (regarding the Worlds' start order) but the UCI simply didn't respond. MvdP was in the position to refuse the advantage he was given but instead took it. He could have thrown the big middle finger against the UCI for a rule change that was considered unfair by pretty much everyone, yet he just ran with it. Don't get me wrong, I won't blast anyone for crashing out or not getting the best results despite preparing at least as well as their competitors in the sport. I don't think I have ever blasted him for crashing at the Olympics because I think he was actually preparing well for the race (and I do think he can jump too) nor do I think I have ever blasted him for chasing those teens when he got stressed and tired in that hotel. Not saying it is perfect and all but these are things that can go wrong in a moment when you're not sharp. I think for me it is primarily how he signed up for the MTB Worlds without proper preparation in the sport and how he ran off with an advantage that was given to him unfairly. I also understand that sports mean different things to different people. To some it is about winning races. I think for me fairness and respect are more important (and race results not so much, probably). Anyway, thanks for the chat. It is bedtime for me now so I'll call it a day. I definitely understand your view and hopefully I have also clarified mine.
vinay sarahmoore's article
Mar 18, 2024 at 14:23
7 hours
Mathieu Van Der Poel Signs Unprecedented 10 Year Contract with Canyon
@Austin014: Alright I see. He is marketable based on his CX and road results, fair. Is CX more of a worldwide thing these days? I always felt it was primarily a Belgian and Dutch affair but maybe things have changed. Not necessarily regarding the athletes but regarding the audience watching these races.
vinay pinkbikeaudience's article
Mar 18, 2024 at 14:18
7 hours
Pinkbike's DH Fantasy League is Back for 2024!
@mi-bike: No, in the context of this article (regarding the Fantasy League) he knows the result as soon as the live timing is in. Watching the highlights nor the live video stream will tell him more than that.
vinay pinkbikeaudience's article
Mar 18, 2024 at 13:45
8 hours
Pinkbike's DH Fantasy League is Back for 2024!
@Korbi777: Not sure about Germany but I think it is more than it was last year, isn't it? I think I paid about 30 euros and got something back at the end as they shut down the service.
vinay pinkbikeaudience's article
Mar 18, 2024 at 13:43
8 hours
Pinkbike's DH Fantasy League is Back for 2024!
@brianpark: I think the system is cool. There is a bit less weight on the price tag PB put on these riders at the beginning and requires fantasy-competitors stay on their toes as a clever "winning team" can't be kept together either (as it would become too expensive). I don't care too much about the competition element (I am not too competitive plus there is nothing to win for me anyway) so I just assembled a team of riders I like regardless of whether they'd win.
vinay sarahmoore's article
Mar 18, 2024 at 12:48
9 hours
Mathieu Van Der Poel Signs Unprecedented 10 Year Contract with Canyon
@xciscool: Thanks. Is there anything that makes him develop such a lead? Is it primarily pedal power or is it also a skill that allows him to keep riding where others carry their bikes or an impressive way of making it through technical sections quickly?
vinay henryquinney's article
Mar 18, 2024 at 12:45
9 hours
Henry's Waffle House: All-Mountain Bikes Are Back, and They're More Pointless Than Ever
@noodlewitnosteeze: Not before everyone has defended their own vehicle of choice in threefold and has publicly disapproved of everyone else vehicle of choice. You do the math! Kidding aside, this is nothing. Wait 'till the US elections take off and/or when another school mass shooting becomes newsworthy again. By they, you'd wish we'd go back discussing cars. Bikes you say? No one talks about bikes over here.
vinay pinkbikeaudience's article
Mar 18, 2024 at 12:38
9 hours
Pinkbike's DH Fantasy League is Back for 2024!
Maybe they don't want contestants from countries hosting a WC round because of possible sabotage (and they expect a Scexit before May). Would still exclude quite a few countries indeed but judging by their rules page, it seems like quite a bitch to work through all the legal stuff so they just stopped when time ran out. Not worth the hassle especially as chances are an EU citizen might still reject the award if they'd win it because of all the customs that need to be paid.
vinay pinkbikeaudience's article
Mar 18, 2024 at 12:31
9 hours
Pinkbike's DH Fantasy League is Back for 2024!
Nowhere does it state that you can't play. You can't win, but you can still play.
vinay pinkbikeaudience's article
Mar 18, 2024 at 12:28
9 hours
Pinkbike's DH Fantasy League is Back for 2024!
Kind of depends whether the riders receive a bonus when they get good results and get a pay cut when they do poorly, get injured or damage their bike.
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