*pulls up a chair*

*Gets out cowbell and vuvuzela*

Can’t wait! Course looks good, half normal, half urban.

Saw the Sam pilgrim video a few weeks ago and thought it looked like a poor track. Looks better on this preview though

I’m all for urban DH but the section here adds nothing: it’s neither steep nor technical. Its just tacked on to make the track longer and result in a picturesque finish. Its BS.

I’m reserving judgement til the race- see how it’s taped and how it actually races, and especially on the urban bit.Also, I’ve not seen anything saying if that’s exactly how the urban section will be set out,or if they’ll be adding features before the race

I really want to ride the top rocky section though, it looks amazing.

I’m reserving judgement til the race- see how it’s taped and how it actually races, and especially on the urban <span class=”skimlinks-unlinked”>bit.Also</span>, I’ve not seen anything saying if that’s exactly how the urban section will be set out,or if they’ll be adding features before the race

+1

 if they’re retro fitting droppers to their DH bikes or breaking out the Enduro bikes.

I thinl droppers were becoming a thing at Ft William at one point 😉

Fast short tracks make for tighter racing in the end normally so I’ll sit back and enjoy it

From the couple of other videos I’ve seen, I think punctures could decide this race.

Looking forward to seeing how Richie Rude gets on.

Let’s hope the token urban section at the bottom of Losinj doesn’t decide the race, it shouldn’t with any luck.

I’d like to see Jack Moir do well this season – seems a really down to earth fella, outrageously talented, and has a bit of a novel take on line choice sometimes.

Nothing wrong with a shorter track, hopefully some nice tight racing with consistent weather conditions.

The concrete sprint could well have an effect on the results though. Reserving judgement here.

I love when people try to predict the winner.

Have you ever watched Downhill before?

He seems chipper enough on Insta, 24 hours for observation so I guess he knocked himself for a bit.

I how he’s okay too, selfishly Claudio’s track run really gets me ready for a WC and the first one of the summer is a bit special to me.

Ben Cathro has a video with a wee clip of Claudio on it.

Good to see that Red Bull are letting him make videos at the world cups after almost stopping him.

Cathrovision is great – I am looking forward to him doing more. Nice insider and personal view, not polished thrash metal and panning HD shots of slow motion suspension action everywhere.

WynTV is up on pink bike and looks like he has also had a wee run in with Red Bull.

+1 on Cathrovision. I hope he develops the analysis part, as that is pretty weak in most DH coverage.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhyQGfrl5mk/?hl=en

Bet there will still be people on pinkbike complaining about it not being technical.

They really didn’t like him broadcasting live. I guess he’s sorted now though.

I think from what I heard he does himself no favours…

I’m really glad Ben Cathro managed to sort things out with RB.  His coverage of last year’s WC was fantastic.

As a novice bimblecore merchant I love watching the WC DH races, but it’s a bit like watching an accomplished magician: you enjoy the show, but you have no idea how they did it.  Cathro’s coverage of practice days and discussion of various line choices was a real eye opener.  I’m looking forward to more of the same this year!