[Mo(n)arch]

It's time for the Windham thread! Having two WCs in a row is always nice for the DH nerds. Since the course is fairly short, there will be one hell of a tight race.

Great to hear that the missile is returning to racing. Everyone is stoked!

Ratboy is back at it. Pretty awesome to see him back on the top step. Can he pull another win in Windham?
Seems like he gets in form once again at the end of the season.
What about the "locals"? Gwin is always fast, but was a little off the pace on the last two rounds. Mulally? Well, not sure what happens to that guy at the moment. Leaving Trek is not a good idea it seems.

There are such a lot of riders that can pull off a podium so I predict my top 3 possible winners:

• Ratboy (He's done it last year)
• Gwin
• Bruni

oh, and never count Minnaar out, but it seems like longer tracks suit him better.

 

[jonKranked]

Missile.


Someone needs to find a piranha costume.

 

[Mo(n)arch]

 

[TrumbullHucker]

we are gettin stoked

 

[jonKranked]

looking doubtful i'll be able to go.

 

[kickstand]

I'll be there looking for @TrumbullHucker again and his boy who bought my bike.

No kids with me this year

Ratboy for the win
Minaar in a close second
Gwinn get's a disappointing third after he breaks more bike parts.

Missy proves she's still fast with a top 10 (after how many years off the race circuit)
Rachel wins, she's on point.
Manon in second
Myriam Nicole in third

Tracy hannah blows me kisses when my wife isn't looking and I faint.

 

[tomasis7]

Minaar won't gonna win a podium due girl troubles and hating Hart.

Ratboy, Luici, Brosnan is my trio for windhambp

 

[TrumbullHucker]

I'll be there looking for @TrumbullHucker again and his boy who bought my bike.

No kids with me this year

Ratboy for the win
Minaar in a close second
Gwinn get's a disappointing third after he breaks more bike parts

Missy proves she's still fast with a top 10 (after how many years off the race circuit)
Rachel wins, she's on point.
Manon in second
Myriam Nicole in third
tahnee seagrave blows me kisses when my friends aren't looking and I faint.

fixed for #DreamsComeTrue

we will be decked out in merica costumes and bathed in american light beer ( gotta hydrate )

 

[kickstand]

I'll again be drinking locally brewed michigan suds.

I'm off to walmart shortly to find some "murrica clothes, and a bikini for the wife

 

[IH8Rice]

This week is going too slow. We're heading up early Friday to ride their "bike park" and of course Platty.

 

[TrumbullHucker]

This week is going too slow. We're heading up early Friday to ride their "bike park" and of course Platty.

yeah were leaving thursday night and snagged a hotel nearby...
not sure if i want to hassle with the DH bike or not this weekend; but i def want to try out the park

 

[IH8Rice]

yeah were leaving thursday night and snagged a hotel nearby...
not sure if i want to hassle with the DH bike or not this weekend; but i def want to try out the park

since the race is on Saturday, theres no way we could waste a sunday continuing to hang out at Windham and watch that "other race" instead of surfing Platty shale. i do hope the two trails that are open at Windahm will keep us occupied until qualis

 

[cecil]

since the race is on Saturday, theres no way we could waste a sunday continuing to hang out at Windham and watch that "other race" instead of surfing Platty shale. i do hope the two trails that are open at Windahm will keep us occupied until qualis

Wilderness roll is a 3 mile long hero jump trail if you like air time and brake less berms you will be amused for a bit. About 8 minutes top to bottom

 

[Bikael Molton]

 

[Bikael Molton]

Mulally?

Was he even at MSA?

 

[IH8Rice]

Was he even at MSA?

crashed in qualis and got 38th. finished 73rd in the race with a OTB

 

[kickstand]

Wilderness roll is a 3 mile long hero jump trail if you like air time and brake less berms you will be amused for a bit. About 8 minutes top to bottom

Sounds like skyline at snowshoe? If so that should always leave a good smile.

I'll be riding Friday afternoon with my wife if anyone wants to hook up for some laps

 

[jstuhlman]

Sounds like skyline at snowshoe? If so that should always leave a good smile.

I'll be riding Friday afternoon with my wife if anyone wants to hook up for some laps

*stifles the obvious joke about "hooking up with kickstand and his lady for some 'laps'"*

 

[kickstand]

There's always the option of following my wife so you can stare at a girls but for 3 miles of jumps lol

 

[jstuhlman]

i can't even jump without distractions. i'd wreck into the woods in no time.

 

[kickstand]

i can't even jump without distractions. i'd wreck into the woods in no time.

Well, she could bring up the rear

 

[TrumbullHucker]

Well, she could bring up the rear

just kidding.. will meet you and your wife shortly
#stoked
#blessed

 

[schwaaa31]

This week is going too slow. We're heading up early Friday to ride their "bike park" and of course Platty.

We'll be riding Friday as well. Packing up early Sunday to hit Thunder on the way home. Which is fucking rad BTW.

 

[TrumbullHucker]

We'll be riding Friday as well. Packing up early Sunday to hit Thunder on the way home. Which is fucking rad BTW.

yes.... yes it is
did they finish the larger jump trail?
the little one (gronk) was fun as chit
the DH was sliiiippy lol

 

[Mo(n)arch]

Was he even at MSA?

Do not want to bash the stars and stripes, but he wasn't all that consistent in recent years. Although he snagged to get a miracle run and a podium last year.
Seems pretty odd that he is in such a difficult position now. I mean, was he even in the top 20 this year at all?

I still think Whiteley is a Voodoo master and can't stand to be left. All the ex-riders get a curse.

SOON!

 

[4130biker]

Frikken hurry up and get here already, weekend!

A little jealous of you east coast dudes and dude-ettes goin to see the race in person!

 

[Mo(n)arch]

fixed for #DreamsComeTrue

we will be decked out in merica costumes and bathed in american light beer ( gotta hydrate )

Please keep us updated with the afterrace cat fighting!

 

[schwaaa31]

yes.... yes it is
did they finish the larger jump trail?
the little one (gronk) was fun as chit
the DH was sliiiippy lol

I was there Sunday, and was told 2 weeks for the bigger jump line to be done. I've only been twice, but I've gotten lucky and it's been bone dry both times, so the natural style DH trails have been primo. I have buddies who've been after, or in the rain and said its pretty god damn slick. That's to be expected though, it's rocky and steep. Overall, I think they've done some really good work. Lots of new stuff to open this year and next too.

 

[epic]

Do not want to bash the stars and stripes, but he wasn't all that consistent in recent years. Although he snagged to get a miracle run and posium last year.
Seems pretty odd that he is in such a difficult position now. I mean, was he even in the top 20 this year at all?
I still think Whiteley is a Voodoo master and can't stand to be left.

SOON!

Was Whitley shown the door at Trek? I was wondering why I never saw him at MSA.

 

[DH Dad]

It's looking to be dry so I'll put Gwin on Podium. I'm just really happy with all the guys who've been on the podium this year keeping that rainbow jersey off the podium Going to be fast, need to pick a good place to watch. I've tried the road gap, lower rock section but the speeds are so fast it's like watch a blur! What's it like higher up?

Is Steve Smith's bubble completely burst? Was he a one and done?​

 

[Mo(n)arch]

I don't think so as he is the owner of team. Trek is "just" a main sponsor if I remember right.
From the TWR homepage:

Martin Whiteley:
Team Director
Former downhill racer Martin Whiteley founded 23 Degrees Sports Management in 2000, the company which owns and operates Trek World Racing. His previous teams have been Team G Cross Honda and Global Racing. Lives in Granada, Spain

Maybe he was brewing some sort of voodoo soup for Gwin and Mulally in Spain?

 

[TrumbullHucker]

Please keep us updated with the afterrace cat fighting!

"Trumbullruxer reporting live"

 

[Mo(n)arch]

"Trumbullruxer reporting live"

 

[6thElement]

It's looking to be dry so I'll put Gwin on Podium. I'm just really happy with all the guys who've been on the podium this year keeping that rainbow jersey off the podium Going to be fast, need to pick a good place to watch. I've tried the road gap, lower rock section but the speeds are so fast it's like watch a blur! What's it like higher up?

Is Steve Smith's bubble completely burst? Was he a one and done?​

Wifey and I will be doing the usual, lift to the top and slowly work our way down the mountain through the pro women and mens field, finishing near the bottom for the last few riders. Means you get to watch the action in all the good areas of the mountain.

 

[cecil]

Parking lot is starting to fill up

 

[Bikael Molton]

What tornado hit Windham?

 

[Electric_City]

Dumb question. Will Emiline Raggot be there? I heard she crashed and broke her arm? If so, I assume she flew home. But if it was a wrist or something, she may have gotten that taken care of and want to stay for this weekends race (maybe team obligation?). Anyone know if she'll be there for sure or not? Thanks

 

[Bikael Molton]

^ don't think so https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmeline-Ragot/321243991259385

 

[Electric_City]

It wasn't a tornado....





It was The Missile!


Ghey, I know

 

[sethimus]

Parking lot is starting to fill up

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no wonder there are never any visitors in windham when the hotels look like this. eastern europe or usa?