Awesome power and determination by Evie. Too aggressive my arse, don't listen to Pauline...
I enjoyed the young french lass (who won the long race) riding cruising up that rock section most the men had to get off and run up... even on the last lap very impressive.
Was a great race by Evie and saw nothing wrong with her sprint-loads of room. Guessing Pauline feeling the pressure to get a win and frustration coming through.
Shame it sounded like it took the edge off the victory a bit.
Looking forward to Sundays races-I think Nino will be more in contention this time-hopefully some good racing.
I thought the sprint was fair seemed enough space to me
Slight thread hijack, I'm trying to get into racing more, what's the go-to for race results, previews etc? I follow a few pros on Instagram*, but would be good to have a one-stop shop. XC, DH, Enduro, all good.
*The women seem to be more honest, less look at me BS. Evie has an excellent positive energy, Miranda Millar has a very dry humour, Katie Winton just gets on with it. Don't seem to take themselves too seriously.
Anyway, as you were! Cheers.
Evie Richards is great value. Watched her win the u23 cross nationals year before last. I was stood At the top of the big climb and a good few laps In she comes storming up, I shout ‘go on Evie’ she comes back with ‘oh thank you very much’ 🙈 1) you don’t have to thank me it’s my job - I cheer you pedal 2) how can you even Breathe never mind speak?
AGAIN?
@roger_mellie Pinkbike is good for MTB racing content, of all varieties.
PFP said later that she was concerned about hitting the barrier but also said that there was no way she could've out sprinted Evie anyway, even in a straight line. Just heat of the moment reactions.
Loved the women’s races and that Evie is something else. Nothing wrong with the sprint. Pauline had lost before she started complaining.
It’s funny though; watching it I thought they weren’t going that fast. Then I saw the average speed. 17mph off-road on a full suss. That’s unreal. I can’t even manage than on my gravel bike on the road.
Evie Richards is great value. Watched her win the u23 cross nationals year before last. I was stood At the top of the big climb and a good few laps In she comes storming up, I shout ‘go on Evie’ she comes back with ‘oh thank you very much’ 🙈 1) you don’t have to thank me it’s my job – I cheer you pedal 2) how can you even Breathe never mind speak?
What a champ! Love it!
Hope you told her off on the next lap. 🙂
10:30am for race 1....
Perfect weather for a day of streaming..
10:30 Women's XCO
12:30 Crankworx DH
14:00 Men's XCO
I only caught the last 20 minutes of the race, Good race from Evie Richards and Isla short.
It was, although - and not to take away anything from the riders - it was the dullest race this week so far.
What happened to Courtney and Neff?
I was wondering that.
Neff was injured/poorly hence missing the 2nd short race. She started but pulled out.
Courtney just seemed to struggle all round, losing about 30s per lap when they were showing her times etc. Didn't seem to be any reason, just looked knackerd.
Jeepers that was a finish to the Mens !!!! So makes you want to go out...
But then, you look out the window.
Thanks for that Weeksy.
Great men's race.
The men's race was fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
According to Kate Courtney's FB page, she just had a bad day and struggled to the finish 🙁 Need Kate and Jolanda Neff in the race to make it more interesting.
The Men's race was similar to what the women racing was last year.
Maybe Kate Courtney was keeping something back for the Worlds next week.
The men’s race was great. Lovely to see that the win meant so much to Avancini.
Wow. Have you seen the state of the course? Nino wont like this and on current form i see the WC stripes going elsewhere!
It’s slippery that’s for sure. Possibility of more rain for the men’s race too.
PFP bossing the women’s race
Isla short going well in 5th at the moment, hopefully she can maintain it to finish. Top 5 in world championships a few years back for GB riders seemed a distant dream so next generation looking good!
That rooty singletrack descent is insane!!
Great battle for 2nd 3rd
Yeah. I was hoping McConnell would hang on to 2nd. Great finish by Isla Short and Evie Richards
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