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[Closed] What BBC channel is the Olympic mtb on?

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Alejandro- I watched the women's race on BBC iplayer this morning, expect the men's will be up there a few hours afterwards.

Think it's great advertisement for the sport, will probably encourage quite a few people to get back on their bikes or go buy one. And to those that say 'ooh it's too easy,' unless you've ridden it then you don't really know. How many times have you had someone take a photo or film you riding and thought afterwards 'it doesn't look as steep in the video. Felt worse in real-life.' Yeah I reckon I'd be fine on all of it but I'm not planning on going at the speeds the athletes are doing, at least not without a breather at the top of the hill. And if it's so boring then don't watch it. Go out, ride your bike (go on find something 'difficult').


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:19 pm
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fair play to the BBC presenter, went over the bars but went back for another go


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:24 pm
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Has anyone got a web link for this for outside the UK. This link is meant to be MTB but it is showing Man City v Chelsea

http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/62341/1/mens-cross-country-mountain-bike-final-live-stream-online.html

Cheers!


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:28 pm
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Better if she had a pair of gloves on! Game lass though and a great looking course.


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:29 pm
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Some of them getting a little whip on over the gap jump! Awesome!


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:33 pm
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3rd man on full sus


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:35 pm
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Spare a thought for those without Foxtel in Australia - the schedule said 10.30pm mountain biking but there are five Russian ladies prancing about with pink balls 🙁


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:37 pm
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who's your money on?
I put 50p on Absalon


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:38 pm
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Spanish guys moustache alone is worth a medal


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:39 pm
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I put 50p on those ladies with pink balls not being ladies...


 
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Russian ladies prancing about with pink balls

That doesn't match my definition of a lady...


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:42 pm
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Absalon in 8th at the moment. No sign of Liam, he must be somewhere mid pack?

They seem to have some more cameras today, there's at least two shots that weren't on TV yesterday, that Leap of Faith being one of them.


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:42 pm
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Liam 24th..

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Sounds like I've lost my 50p 🙁


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:44 pm
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Ddin't see yesterday, but cameras not as well positioned as I'd hoped. Absolon way back


 
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They're doing the same as yesterday, camera is sticking with the lead trio so it's missing all the mid field action. 🙁


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:47 pm
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Kileen out


 
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Bet Cannondale aren't happy with the Lefty comments.


 
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Liam out 🙁


 
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Game over for Kileen.


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:50 pm
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ooops kileenlooks broken

650b in the lead, whats the make of bike the 2nd place riders on, bright orange full sus 29er i think?


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:50 pm
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WHat tyres for Hadleigh Farm?


 
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Looks like Liam is out... 🙁


 
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Wonderful - HD slo-mo, F1 style, of XC racing in tv. Brill!


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:51 pm
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finding it all a bit dull TBH


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:53 pm
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czech guy is on a Spesh.

Schurter's had his nose drilled out! Thats dedication!

watch something else then bruneep. negative comments are effing BORING


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:53 pm
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first kids wheeled bike in 6th.....


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:54 pm
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finding it all a bit dull TBH

it's not bad for a XC race


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:56 pm
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Re nose drilling. If anybody fancies it, I charge £10 per nostril. Variety of drill bits to choose from and you get to state whether you want DeWalts hammer action or not.

Please form an orderly queue


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:56 pm
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first kids wheeled bike in 6th.....

so..? 29ers are best for gnarcore essex riding 😉


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:57 pm
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I've come round on the course. It's not a natural course, but an exhibition course which you want for the olympics really. Does look like it would be good as a spectator.

Absolon out!


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:58 pm
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watch something else then bruneep. negative comments are effing BORING

Ok thanks for the tip. 🙄 Obviously I'm not entitled express an opinion that may differ from yours.


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 1:59 pm
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What's the Spanish moustache riding?


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 2:00 pm
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29ers are best for gnarcore essex riding

Only if they're 6" travel freedood ones.


 
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bruneep - why is it dull? 🙂


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 2:00 pm
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if Killeen had been wearing STW standard issue trail centre body armour...


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 2:01 pm
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Bummer, possible broken ankle for Liam 🙁


 
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Obviously I'm not entitled express an opinion that may differ from yours

Not in the new post teej stw 😐


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 2:02 pm
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The speed they are going at is crazy, they make the snake climb look flat. Massively faster than the women too.


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 2:02 pm
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Is that Manuel riding for Spain?

"It's not a rat it's a siberian hamster"


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 2:05 pm
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Q.- Have I missed a TJ Flouncathon ? and he is no more?


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 2:05 pm
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the guy on the 650b pulls away on the twisty rocky stuff from the guy on the fs 29er


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 2:06 pm
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tjs been banned for life


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 2:06 pm
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doesn't appear to be a cafe at the trail head, no CAKE?? 😯


 
Posted : 12/08/2012 2:07 pm
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Was going to say the same as cheers_drive just above: they're absolutely motoring. Wouldn't be surprised if that's a 15mph average.


 
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What's the Spanish moustache riding?

Probably a Merida.


 
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