2011 Mont Sainte Anne World Downhill Training

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This was shot mid afternoon. It was tough out there. -Sven Martin (WOW!)
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Lots of this today . -Sven Martin
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I got caught up shooting this section for at least an hour in the pouring rain. I think it goes some way to showing the conditions out there today. Photo by Gary Perkin
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Takes a mullet to cut a mullet. Josh Bryceland of Santa Cruz Syndicate tweaks his tires for first run. Photo by Gary Perkin
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Dave Ziegman is a legend and is racing 4X here at MSA again. I think he is even older than me too. Must be nice to have your own one-off Yeti. -Sven Martin
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Fabien is testing all new geometry and set up. More on the details tomorrow. Long, slack and bright are three obvious features. -Sven Martin
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Fresh of a win in the BDS, Josh Bryceland is in the eyes and minds of everyone on the Syndicate! Photo by Gary Perkin
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I couldn't get ferns for Kiwi Cameron Cole of Lapierre International, but I made due with what I had available. Photo by Gary Perkin
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Just as well I got this shot of Marc Beaumont of GT in the big rock section when I did. I turned around 15 minutes later and it had been covered up by the banner elves! Photo by Gary Perkin
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Grease-tastic! -Gary Perkin
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It was wet and wild out there today and given all the water droplets on the leaves, I was kicking myself for not somehow squeezing a macro lens in my bag! Photo by Gary Perkin
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Jill Kintner of Transition / Red Bull rocking the upside down 13 plate this weekend ... Photo by Gary Perkin
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Yes it's another muddy roost shot, but whats important here is tire choice ... way to break the mold of spikes! Photo by Gary Perkin
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It wouldn't be Mont-Sainte-Anne without some sort of re-interpretation of the hip under the chairlift. Here's my take. Photo by Gary Perkin
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Motion version of the last photo. -Gary Perkin
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Greg Minnaar of Santa Cruz Syndicate is either asking Aaron Gwin of Trek World Racing for laundry tips or is welcoming a new member to the carbon DH bike club. Which, of course, doesn't exist. Photo by Gary Perkin
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Nick Beer is back after skipping Leogang. His wrist still hurts but feels better when he has warmed up. Expect him to ramp up until Champery World Champs in his home country. -Sven Martin
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Prepared. -Sven Martin
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Billy 'Looking for a Scoop' Trailstar had one thing on the brain today. He stuck to his plan and delivered the goods. Listen to his strategy. -Sven Martin
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It was very slippery today up top in the muddy berms. Mitch Ropelato forgot he was at a World Cup and he couldnt quite pull off his foot jam. -Sven Martin
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Qualifiers tomorrow and if it doesn't clear up, goggle and tear off management could make all the difference in a good result. -Sven Martin
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Sabrina always feels confident here and went fastest today. -Sven Martin
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Scott Sharples has been making steady progress with Jill Kintner. They choose to walk the course during top 80 practice. Sometimes you can gain more from walking than riding. -Sven Martin
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Gee will be wanting to close the gap and make it a three way race till the end of the year. -Sven Martin
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Duncan Riffle was one of the last guys down today. He looks fast and confident. He will want to get back into the top twenty and can do so, here at MSA. -Sven Martin
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Anneke Beerten came to 4X prepared. Sort Of. -Sven Martin
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Duncan Riffle of Giant Factory Racing checks pad wear after a good few runs in the crazy, grinding paste that is the MSA soil! Tomorrow is when the preparation starts to pay off. Photo by Gary Perkin
The rain came down, half the riders stayed off the track and Danny Hart and Sabrina Jonnier went fastest in the timed practice session of the 2011 Mont Sainte Anne World Cup.
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Mr. P
13 years ago
Great coverageand photography as usual. You guys make it about so much more than just the racing. It keeps me checking Vital every hour (sorry work) during the WCs!
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David_Martino
13 years ago
@Daniel- What are you talkin about Duncan is a great racer a deserves everything hes worked for
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jeff.brines
13 years ago
As a guy who used to get SMOKED by Riffle back in the day, its awesome to see him get coverage. Its part of the reason I tune into Vital. He's interesting, fast, hard working and I've seen him go from a "above average" Jr. X rider to one of the best pros in the US/World (top 20 WC is unreal!). Oh, and great job as always guys. This stuff is some of the best coverage of any event in any sport. Not just riding bikes. Totally dig it!
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Acadian
13 years ago
you guys are absolutely killing it....really makes me feel like I'm there. I would probably destroy myself on that track - heck, I probably wouldn't even make it down on foot, let alone on a bike.

Like they would say in Québec - "Merci les boz!"
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rayhaan
13 years ago
duncan riffle is cool as fvck! one of the most inspiring racers out there...you know what you can do daniel.
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Ian Collins
13 years ago
gary already stole the words out of my mouth...duncan is 100% committed....solid guy and an ambassador for the sport...people are way too wrapped up in judging him...kick rocks man
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kidwoo
13 years ago
Hey sven if I say something stupid can I fly to world cups? By that logic I'm set for a career!! I promise to place top 80 in every practice! Hey DV. Fast guys get coverage, interesting guys get coverage, and nice guys get coverage. Duncan has at least two if not all three of those. Make a riffle filter app for your iphone if it really bugs you that much. In the meantime, give to some props to the guys who were out there in shltty weather without even being able to ride to keep themselves warm in that mess and respect what they deem worthy to share.
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bturman
13 years ago
Gary, photo #3 is so rad. Nice work.

Also pumped to see Ziegman back in it to win it. Get some buddy!
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flipper
13 years ago
daniel ... not cool. i've spent long days travelling and shooting Duncan at races and he is more committed and pro than most people around. he is someone the circuit needs ands must promote
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Sven Martin
13 years ago
Daniel Vital will pay your flight and entry to the next UCI WOrld Cup. COme on down. PS you are a tool!
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Daniel_Villa
13 years ago
Duncan Rifle has more media than he deserves. Just a personal opinion. Not saying that he is a bad racer!
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sspomer
13 years ago
that first photo is incredible, sven! glad i'm not there LOL. between billyrazzi and you guys, there's no work left to be done.