2012 Windham World Cup

[slyfink]

So what's going on? Any monkey's down there yet snapping pics of the teams setting up, walking the course, getting up to shenanigans in the pits?!

I'm thinking for the men:

Gwin (who else?)
Minnaar
Hill
Hart
Hannah

wildcards are S Smith and Bulldog

for the ladies
Ragot
Atherton
Nicole
Hannah
Gatto (Canadian pride!)

[6thElement]

Anyone know if Peaty is back for this one?

[jackalope]

I think Peaty is back (finished 71st at MSA with a crash), but I can't imagine he is at full strength with his busted hammy. Sucks too, as he clearly likes the course and would definitely be a podium threat (if not a threat to win) under normal circumstances.

EDIT - just read the Syndicate MSA report, and it sounds like Peaty maybe be closer to full pinner mode than I thought.
http://www.santacruzmtb.com/company/...hp?NewsID=0213

These dudes are so brass.

[Jim Mac]

So what's going on? Any monkey's down there yet snapping pics of the teams setting up, walking the course, getting up to shenanigans in the pits?!

If I can wrap up my school crap, I will be there on Sunday with my young gun...cowbells in hand, spreading free love across this free land!

[Pslide]

Shake a cowbell for me, first year that I'll miss it. Too far to go with a 1.5 year old who can't sit still in a car.

['size]

Shake a cowbell for me, first year that I'll miss it. Too far to go with a 1.5 year old who can't sit still in a car.

dramamine, benadryl, etc.

[daisycutter]

Shake a cowbell for me, first year that I'll miss it. Too far to go with a 1.5 year old who can't sit still in a car.

Just do what i do, put in ear plugs and keep saying "If their crying, they ain't dying"

[epic]

I'm heading down tonight so I can be shooting for first practice in the AM.

I'm not sure who is in my top-5 yet, but probably have to put the Notorious S.P.A.G. in there. He looked amazing at St Anne and was working like a beaver. I don't think anybody did more practice runs than him. Not that you can win at practicing though.

[slyfink]

finally! some content!: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Windham...Walk-2012.html

and: http://dirt.mpora.com/news/sebs-wind...rack-walk.html

and: http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/featu...etrumpore,1982

[jvnixon]

Pics and Peaty Track Walk Video

http://www.sicklines.com/2012/06/28/...urse-uci-dh-5/

[norbar]

Isn't Windham a bit shorter than other tracks? That may give us chances for some non standard Gwin win results. I'm counting on some wild gun taking it.

[SuspectDevice]

Isn't Windham a bit shorter than other tracks? That may give us chances for some non standard Gwin win results. I'm counting on some wild gun taking it.

A shorter, faster track means more precision, not less.

[DH Dad]

Isn't Windham a bit shorter than other tracks? That may give us chances for some non standard Gwin win results. I'm counting on some wild gun taking it.

Yes it is shorter, I wouldn't count on a non-Gwin win but it's definately possible since any mistake can kill you on a shorter track like this as the times should be closer together. I'm thinking of hitting the road 5 AM Sunday and getting out there for this.

[norbar]

A shorter, faster track means more precision, not less.

Yes but a few wide lines may make you more time than on a long track that requires you to not make mistakes through the whole of it to make it. As DH Dad said - the times will be closer so there are chances. I wouldn't say I believe Gwin won't win so your big badass USA banner is safe

[Electric_City]

Not to sound like an a$$, but how hard is it to meet the pros and get a coupe autographs on Saturday? Ec