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World Championships 2011 - Timed Training

Sep 2, 2011 at 9:52


While it seems that many riders didn't take timed training too seriously this morning, Aaron Gwin and Rachel Atherton have finished their runs noticeably faster than their closest competitors. For the Juniors it was Faustin Figaret of France and Manon Carpenter. Junior Timed Training times will be used for seeding purposes for the final, while for the Elite riders it's just a chance to see how fast they're actually going...

Men's Top 5 Timed Training
1. Aaron Gwin
2. Danny Hart +5.075
3. Remi Thirion +7.666
4. Brendan Fairclough +8.066
5. Lorenzo Suding +9.857

Women's Top 5 Timed Training
1. Rachel Atherton
2. Emmeline Ragot +5.931
3. Myriam Nicole +6.080
4. Tracy Moseley +6.950
5. Petra Bernhard +14.368

Full Timed Training Results and Start Lists below

DH Timed Training at World Champs

DH Timed Training at World Champs
  Rachel Atherton, early up the lift for this morning's timed training run.

DH Timed Training at World Champs
  and fastest down for the ladies...

  Aaron Gwin with the fastest time for the men this morning.

Troy was on it this morning. He seeded second just behind Loic Bruni of France. Sunday is going to be interesting.
  Troy was on it this morning. He seeded third just behind Loic Bruni of France. Sunday is going to be interesting.

Apparently I m not allowed to use the word steep so this track just happens to lose a lot of vertical in a very short distance.
  Apparently I'm not allowed to use the word steep, so this track just happens to lose a lot of vertical in a very short distance.

Just a quick glimpse of French junior through the trees.
  Just a quick glimpse of French junior through the trees.

Danny Hart flies into the middle woods bouncing off of both sides of the rut.
  Danny Hart flies into the middle woods, bouncing off of both sides of the rut.

Unfortunately this was Cam Cole s ride this afternoon. The Giraffe went down hard just before timed runs. Heal up and we ll see you back next year big guy.
  Unfortunately, this was Cam Cole's ride this afternoon. The Giraffe went down hard just before timed runs. Heal up and we'll see you back next year, big guy.

Cam Cole went down hard today and broke his arm in 2 places. Here he is the run before he went down in exactly the same place he went down.
  Cam Cole went down hard today and broke his arm in 2 places. Here he is the run before he went down, in exactly the same place he went down.

Steve Peat. Countless World Championships and he is still on top of his game. Uncle Steve lead out the whip train this morning with Brendawg Greg Ratboy and more in tow pied piper anyone
  Steve Peat. Countless World Championships and he is still on top of his game. Uncle Steve lead out the whip train this morning with Brendawg, Greg, Ratboy and more in tow; pied piper anyone?

Rhys Willemse had some fun for the cameras this morning off of the lower jumps. Style gets you bonus points with the photographers.
  Rhys Willemse had some fun for the cameras this morning off of the lower jumps. Style gets you bonus points with the photographers.

Troy asked to have this photo run so here it is.
  Troy asked to have this photo run, so here it is.

Danny Hart got his mega whip on this afternoon in timed runs. The kid is a showman and fast as hell. He has a big future ahead of him
  Danny Hart got his mega whip on this afternoon in timed runs. The kid is a showman, and fast as hell. He has a big future ahead of him!

The countdown to Boxxer Worlds is T-minus 26 02.13 and ticking at the time this image was shot. Evan Warner is getting zen with his attempt for the coveted crown with some alone time behind the SRAM chalet in Champery.
  The countdown to Boxxer Worlds is T-minus 26:02.13 and ticking at the time this image was shot. Evan Warner is getting zen with his attempt for the coveted crown with some alone time behind the SRAM chalet in Champery.

Schwalbe Tires showing a little love to the MS-Evil team with some custom hotpatches.
  Schwalbe Tires showing a little love to the MS-Evil team with some custom hotpatches.

Mechanics are the busiest people on the World Cup. Jacy Shumilak spends a lot of time building wheels for Sam Troy and Brendan. Yesterday Troy had a digger and blew up the entire front end of his bike - Jacy was back to work in a hurry building wheels.
  Mechanics are the busiest people on the World Cup. Jacy Shumilak spends a lot of time building wheels for Sam, Troy and Brendan. Yesterday, Troy had a digger and blew up the entire front end of his bike - Jacy was back to work in a hurry building wheels.

If you're in Canada Rogers Sportsnet is covering the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup LIVE on Sportsnet ONE

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND 1500-1700 EST MEN'S AND WOMEN'S ELITE 4X
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH 1200-1530 EST MEN'S AND WOMEN'S ELITE DH

Otherwise check with your local provider or you can watch it on Freecaster

Photos by Colin Meagher and Fraser Britton


Downhill Timed Training Men ResultsDownhill Timed Training Women ResultsDownhill Timed Training JR Men ResultsDownhill Timed Training JR Women ResultsDHI Start Lists

100 Comments

  • + 23
flag kkroto80 (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:30)
 "Apparently I'm not allowed to use the word steep, so this track just happens to lose a lot of vertical in a very short distance" LOL....
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flag shredteds (Sep 2, 2011 at 18:01)
 Anybody see the possibly carbon glory that Hart is pictured on? Trick!!!
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flag ZenZen (Sep 2, 2011 at 20:36)
 Not a carbon glory mate.
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flag chochocho (Sep 3, 2011 at 0:11)
 is it just me or does it say sam hill has the number 1 plate??
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flag Tom-moT (Sep 3, 2011 at 1:28)
 Hill has the #1 plate because he's reigning champ. It's not the World Cup its the World CHAMPs, hence no qualifying
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flag chochocho (Sep 3, 2011 at 8:53)
 ahhh. ok thanks.
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flag rydindirty (Sep 3, 2011 at 10:02)
 what happened to Gee?
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flag roddi18 Plus (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:22)
 Fabien barel retires from dh after this race. He will then smash it in Enduro
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flag domo-kun (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:13)
 Fair enough some dont take it too serious but if Gwin is'nt taking it to serious either and is still ahead by 5 seconds I think we can see where the rainbow jersey is going this year lol.
  • + 6
flag Dirt-time (Sep 2, 2011 at 12:00)
 Danny Hart? Im doubting he was taking it serious looking at that whip!
  • + 13
flag adam-mitchell (Sep 2, 2011 at 12:17)
 Proper want Danny Hart to win, just imagine it... Even though Gwin's probably the most likely, I definitely want Hart to get 1st...
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flag lmbngtracer7975 (Sep 2, 2011 at 12:53)
 Fastest by 5 seconds is unbelievable. Stoked to see fairclough way up there too, with his new carbon sled!
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flag DanielBGProductions (Sep 2, 2011 at 13:19) (Below Threshold) show comment
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01KWtATDnYQ Smile
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flag skierdud89 (Sep 2, 2011 at 14:20)
 5 second gap between 1st and 2nd for pro mens and womens? that's intense. I would definitely like to see Hart break some hearts but Gwin is unstoppable this year! And it's also good to see Rachel back in her groove, I definitely think she can take the rainbow jersey!
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flag HOJJJ (Sep 2, 2011 at 14:48)
 It would be sick if Rachel and Danny took the top spots.. SICK I tell you.
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flag anthony3vans Plus (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:09)
 i doubt sam is pushing during a timed training run with his shoulder the way it is.i'm looking for somthin big out of qualies.. and a win on race day!
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flag IanHylands Mod Plus (Sep 2, 2011 at 11:23)
 There are no qualies at World Champs, just a timed training run and Finals, everyone is pre-qualified.
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flag skierdud89 (Sep 2, 2011 at 14:22)
 I doubt Sam is playing possum, he's probably not feeling 100% quit yet. He is human after all...
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flag anthony3vans Plus (Sep 2, 2011 at 17:14)
 in an interview it was stated that he is very sore, so why would he push it in timed practices.. i'm just optimistic for the guy i guess!
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flag Waldon83 (Sep 2, 2011 at 18:22)
 It's the last race of the year, and the race everyone goes all or nothing on race day.

Gwins expertise and training has well payed off. He isn't putting in more effort than the rest, he is just very comfortable on his bike and perhaps does not feel he needs to be as cautious like everyone else.

Good luck to all the participants, I wish you a fun, safe and fast race. There are so many people I would enjoy winning this years title, but to get my torrets on . . . gof*ckingsamhillassballs
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  • + 15
flag TheBAMFpro (Sep 2, 2011 at 9:55)
 what happened to Gee?
  • + 6
flag jubjubjub (Sep 2, 2011 at 9:56)
 fricken gwin. just amazing
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flag bikounet (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:02)
 It's not even funny anymore... 5 seconds... Sam, you just have to don't touch your brakes and you can do it!!! Big Grin
  • + 3
flag getonyourbike (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:02)
 Gee DNF along with Cam Cole
  • + 3
flag fox7 (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:03)
 Gee had a crash Frown
  • + 13
flag dako08 (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:18)
 How is Gee , was it a bad crash , will he race ...
  • + 6
flag JoeyBratten (Sep 2, 2011 at 12:40)
 in quali herea few years ago, sam hill was 15 seconds up on people, im pretty sure theres more to come from sam
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  • + 6
flag Paking (Sep 2, 2011 at 11:00)
 Young Guns will chase World Cup title and World Championships next season for sure..!!!!! Gwin might be in a roll but according to Barel World Champs "is all about being able to hold on the pressure. World Cup Skills and World Champ skills are different, even if it's the same person at the top, It's not the same skills that actually make you go ahead!! Cheers for Sam being back!! Fastest rider of the generation!!!
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flag skierdud89 (Sep 2, 2011 at 14:24)
 I agree with you but not in this situation. Gwin just made history winning 5 WC races in a season I'm pretty sure he has the skills and can cope with the pressure to win worlds this year.
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flag alibongo (Sep 2, 2011 at 15:26)
 I hope Brook MacDonald isn't going to use those tyres with his name spelt wrong on them!
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flag BLIPDH (Sep 2, 2011 at 15:46)
 hahaha thats awkward
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flag harry-righton (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:03)
 com'on hill! defend your'e title!
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flag staike (Sep 2, 2011 at 11:01)
 Some people can bend spoons with their mind, Evan Warner can obviously bend forks. Razz
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flag bensuurallik (Sep 2, 2011 at 12:47)
 "Apparently I'm not allowed to use the word steep, so this track just happens to lose a lot of vertical in a very short distance."
Hahahahahahahahahahahah well said! get outa here trolls! negative energy tisk tisk
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flag Mindthecrap (Sep 2, 2011 at 13:54)
 Rach Atherton's timed run is reason enough to be proud of the UK.
Having missed Pietermaritzburg at the start of the season from injury, and STILL take third in the World Cup, and now a timed run 5.9 seconds ahead?! Damn girl, i hope you can keep that pace up!!
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flag Dirt-time (Sep 2, 2011 at 11:57)
 get in there Danny!!!! you'd better beat that joker Gwin
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flag JonnyNorthshore (Sep 3, 2011 at 11:26)
 I'd love for Sam Hill to smoke everyone on race day... I'm not even a huge fan of his, but I just want to see the interview after the race...
Interviewer: "Did you feel the pressure to put in a good performance today after Gwin's destroyed everyone all season long...?"
Sam Hill: "No... Who's he...?!"
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  • + 3
flag mountguitars (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:11)
 i know gwin's my man but its kinda annoying seeing him at the top all the time. i hope it rains and see who's still on top come finals.
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flag Knife-in-the-dark (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:15)
 Smile
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flag panzer103 (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:22)
 It never gets old. But that being said. Aaron will have a HUGE bulls eye on his jersey next year. All these younger riders will be hunting his ass down. So Gwin can never rest. I dont think hes much of a drinker so beer wont make him out of shape in the off season like the last few world champs have been,
  • + 3
flag devo123 (Sep 2, 2011 at 11:58)
 its supposed to rain in champery on Sunday Smile
  • + 1
flag Taane (Sep 2, 2011 at 12:34)
 i hope not! I'm going to be there.
  • + 6
flag krazieghost (Sep 2, 2011 at 12:59)
 just like it was annoying watching nico take win after win....right?
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flag cyrix (Sep 2, 2011 at 14:16)
 If something like him winning races is "annoying" to you, you might want to find a calmer sport to watch. Golf perhaps?
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flag galliwasp (Sep 2, 2011 at 14:32)
 Yeah, Rachel!

Aside, I want Gwin to take it for a number of reasons, one of which is to see what next years riding will be all about. Racers responded to Sam Hill a wee while back, and racers are going to respond to Aaron (I think so, at any rate).
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flag dfiler (Sep 2, 2011 at 13:20)
 It doesn't seem right to say riders "didn't take timed training too seriously", just because the riders turned in slower training runs. Besides Gwin normally being faster, serious athletes don't risk everything on mere training runs. Exhibit A; Cam's helicopter ride. ;-)
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flag IanHylands Mod Plus (Sep 3, 2011 at 0:33)
 Right serious athletes don't risk everything on mere training runs, which is why I said many riders didn't take timed training too seriously. A lot of the guys just put in a normal training run, they weren't out to do a race run during timed training. So the times from timed training don't really reflect how fast everyone is riding....
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flag brit-100 (Sep 3, 2011 at 2:31)
 Who the hell is Matthew Scholes? I always see his name cropping up in results, but I've never even seen a picture, or heard a single word said about him. He's clearly an amazing rider.
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flag The-Dan-Jones (Sep 2, 2011 at 12:39)
 The coverage on sportsnetone is really really bad. Cool that its on but not Rob Warner.
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flag Sir-Dirty-BIker (Sep 2, 2011 at 13:55)
 Gee on a DNF.. what the f*ck??? this is a shit year for him :/ feel sorry for the guy! but Gwin is killing it, fair play!
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flag COxYDuDE (Sep 3, 2011 at 1:50)
 its only training keep the faith
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flag ROCKYmtnBOY (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:00)
 comeback from hill? hopefully
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flag freerideglory (Sep 2, 2011 at 11:30)
 Qwin this year reminds me of Hill on 08, until he washed on the 2nd last corner of the last race to claim the champs
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flag fox7 (Sep 2, 2011 at 11:52)
 haha I like the foreshadow here...
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flag apusztai (Sep 2, 2011 at 14:45)
 I want Gwin's helmet so bad!.. I'll have some of his speed too.
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flag hoolydooly (Sep 2, 2011 at 18:27)
 Come on Danny, were rootn' for ya!
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flag ziggyzuggy (Sep 2, 2011 at 18:25)
 sam hill will be like an animal on the final day and so is gwin... but we all know what sam hill can do.... good to see him again ...sad to see cam cole go heal up fast man
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flag HarryK64 (Sep 2, 2011 at 12:43)
 Yeahhh come on BRENDAWG ! >Big Grin
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flag FrantikLex (Sep 2, 2011 at 13:36)
 POD for the pic of Rhys Willemse. one of the best picture i've seen
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flag joey67 (Sep 2, 2011 at 13:47)
 "POD" for Rhys Willemse. I couldn't agree more. Great photo from a rider with great style.
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flag BarmyBikerJoe (Sep 2, 2011 at 12:23)
 come on danny
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flag amateur-Soldier (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:53)
 What's up with Gee's DNF?
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flag IanHylands Mod Plus (Sep 2, 2011 at 11:21)
 Probably didn't do a timed training run, or possibly wandered off track for a look at something and didn't finish his run. Actually I heard that he crashed, but no details... I know he wasn't too stoked early this AM about having to get up before the sun for practice.
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flag turningisfun (Sep 4, 2011 at 0:11)
 he didnt do it, hit his head in a crash earlier and decided he didnt want to do it but he had to leave the start gate in order to compete in finals
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flag FlqX (Sep 2, 2011 at 11:56)
 3. Remi Therion +7.666 it's Thirion Wink
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flag atomlab31 (Sep 2, 2011 at 13:25)
 Nice to see Nick Beer, the man with the perfect name, is on the first page...
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flag Downhill340 (Sep 2, 2011 at 12:49)
 Not even Gee or Greg in the top five!!

Glad brendog is getting back to pace after the shit luck hes had....
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flag jaycubzz (Sep 2, 2011 at 11:59)
 Definitley not seeing anything about live DH coverage on Sportsnets TV schedule. Am I missing something?
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flag semaj (Sep 2, 2011 at 19:36)
 9am Sunday on Sportsnet One in my guide. It's not live, it's 4 hours late lol.
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flag lewismurphy (Sep 3, 2011 at 14:13)
 since when did troy ride in clips ??? and for champery!! when nearly everyone else is running flats.
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flag EliotRea96 (Sep 2, 2011 at 13:28)
 i know im probably gunna sound like an idiot but were are the other 2 athertons i could only find rach in the time sheets
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flag Gweggy (Sep 2, 2011 at 15:40)
 Gee DNS and Dan didn't make it to the worlds!
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flag JMHfromXFusion (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:59)
 Mitch in 13th! Another American creepin up
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flag jamespayne (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:07)
 Gwin is on a roll this Year!
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flag Lukebettin (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:07)
 What happened with Troy?
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flag amateur-Soldier (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:53) (Below Threshold) show comment
 He crashed and broke his arm
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flag IanHylands Mod Plus (Sep 2, 2011 at 11:19)
 Troy was third in timed training runs... +2.35 back, but I'm sure he wasn't giving her any where near 100% He would have been 9th in the Elite men with his time.
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flag MCsession7 (Sep 2, 2011 at 11:21)
 HAHAH. nope..
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flag panzer103 (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:24)
 Greg Minnaar. Where are you?
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flag boylagz (Sep 2, 2011 at 11:30)
 Ikr? He's my pick this world champs tup Giddit!
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flag ManuelMTB (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:17)
 Hmmm...I thought Fabien Barel was retired?...glad to see him back!
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flag anthony3vans Plus (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:24)
 after this season.. world champs are part of the season, i'm glad to see him training after just breaking ribs a week prior
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flag luli79 (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:13)
 Gwin is a monster, even if Sam was 100%, I don't think he could touch Gwin this season. Gwin has just crushed the field this season!
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flag Taane (Sep 2, 2011 at 12:34)
 and he just came back from injury
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flag skierdud89 (Sep 2, 2011 at 14:26)
 definitely! People think Sam is playing possum but he's just not 100% as you said. Gwin is making history this season!
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flag cGonzalez (Sep 2, 2011 at 14:33)
 hence why he said even if sam was 100%
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flag hoolydooly (Sep 2, 2011 at 18:24)
 Sam is just getting all his lines dialed. and then when it comes to racing he is just going to give it everything. thats the only way his shoulder will last the whole week.
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flag ZenZen (Sep 2, 2011 at 20:41)
 Gwin is no where near the rider sam usto be. Sure you cant say he is crap because lets face it he had a killer season, but that said i dont think we will ever see a rider ride like sam did back in Val di Sole world champs.
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flag Dirt-Gash (Sep 3, 2011 at 8:45)
 Can't really compare Gwin To Hill...Hill was out all season...made it easy for Gwin to won all those races. Put Gwin against a fully healed Hill, wouldn't have seen Gwin with all those wins. So don't get to Gwined all you lovers. My guess Sam gets healed up %100 for next year...Gwin's year of stardom just left the track.
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flag ErwinR (Sep 3, 2011 at 8:46)
 No where near? The man just won 5 World Cups, Did Sam or anyone else do that?
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flag Taane (Sep 3, 2011 at 8:59)
 yeah i agree, i really like Sam but i don't think hell push to hard this race and even if he does Gwin is on fire.
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flag chilli06 (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:16)
 Yeahhh Brendog!!!! Big Grin
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flag semaj (Sep 2, 2011 at 19:37)
 With Steve Smith out, I'm pulling for Danny Hart!!!
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flag BLIPDH (Sep 2, 2011 at 15:44)
 Hope cam cole heals up soon.
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flag mutafuka (Sep 2, 2011 at 10:57)
 liszi 57th yeah man
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flag iwantstinky (Sep 2, 2011 at 13:10)
 yeah manon carpenter!
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flag tbsm-steely (Sep 2, 2011 at 20:36)
 SAM HILL FOR THE WIN!!!!
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flag benjiscott82 (Sep 2, 2011 at 12:06)
 +5 Blank Stare
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flag Gweggy (Sep 2, 2011 at 11:15)
 that was cam cole!
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flag nick-s (Sep 2, 2011 at 11:30)
 gwinning!
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