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A greasy, slick morning turns into near-perfect conditions for timed training runs at the 2019 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup downhill in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. When riders weren't railing the rough berms or dodging rocks and roots in the woods, they were flying low and sideways on the fun mid-course jumps. Sven and Dan capture the sideways-is-forwards action from a killer day of riding!
Troy fastest today. Back in the mix again after a blip last week with his mechanic, Aaron Pelttari, in audio. -Sven Martin
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Aaron packs up after successful day for him and Troy. Back on the 27.5 front and rear. -Sven Martin
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ATTENTION TEAMROBOT! Finn dropping the truth on functional scrubs. -Dan Hearn
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Tracey Hannah tackling the risky and tricky (as you can see) high line into the Mega Chute. -Sven Martin
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Brendan made Worlds team. Get the razor. #goodbyesvenseyebrows -Dan Hearn
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If you know how wide a 15mm Fisheye lens is, then you know how close Remi Thirion's wheel is to the camera. Remi is the ultimate casual chiller. Never flustered. -Sven Martin
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Top spot for Kye A'hern in timed training today. -Dan Hearn
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Vali Holl showing all the boys how its really meant to be done. -Sven Martin
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David Trummer with the inside plop off up top. -Sven Martin
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Nina Hoffman doesn't care about the weather, she's always stoked and just taking it as it comes. -Dan Hearn
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Without a timed training run we can't back it up, but Marine Cabirou would be a safe bet for the win here in Lenzerheide. -Dan Hearn
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Charlie Harrison was dialed and fast on track today. Ready for a podium charge again. -Sven Martin
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Dean Lucas winning or at least getting very close to scrub of the day. -Dan Hearn
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Simple and elegant from the junior World Champ here last year. Kade Edwards. -Sven Martin
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There was still some moisture in the woods despite the sun all day. -Dan Hearn
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Alex Marin getting tweaky. -Sven Martin
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Thibaut Daprela has a little time to make up on Kye if he wants to qualify fastest tomorrow. -Dan Hearn
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Giant cameras and towers. Little cars and people. -Sven Martin
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Anna on the slippery track early this morning. The Juniors and women really have the worst and most difficult conditions at the World Cups. -Sven Martin
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Gee getting ready for Rampage. Warp speed gaps and lines here we come! -Sven Martin
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Commencal 100% team only employs the most stylish of riders. Frix Frix and Thomas Estaque run through their scrub vs. whip choices for this track. -Dan Hearn
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Monsieur and Mademoiselle Sideways. -Dan Hearn
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Dak Norton has one of the best scrub/whips. He puts the technique to good use here. -Sven Martin
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Alex Marin can't resist a good stem kissing tuck. -Dan Hearn
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The key here is to float like a butterfly. (Did you even see it or were you too busy looking at the phone?) -Sven Martin
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Emilie loving it at home and is in good spirits despite flying the Pivot flag solo. -Sven Martin
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Tuhoto third-fastest today, but more importantly he got to train in A practice which is a big boost in speed. -Sven Martin
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Early morning pans here bring back memories of delirious tired singing with Maddog and being stoked about the sun flare while Guten Morgen played at full volume on the tannoy. -Dan Hearn
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Tag teaming lines to test if the outside berm slingshot or inside shorter drop is quicker -Sven Martin
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Wheres Waldo (Loic) -Sven Martin
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Loic Bruni in the highest speed part of the track, steady as a rock and hungry for the win on Saturday. -Dan Hearn
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Loose and fast Laurie. He was throwing it sideways all over the track today. Riding relaxed and confident after his win. -Sven Martin
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Amaury just left of main line down the steep chute. He always finds something just for him. -Sven Martin
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Danny Hart fastest up top today. Cranking her down and ending up 2nd by just .179 behind Troy. -Sven Martin
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Brook Macdonald sideways flying at top speed. -Sven Martin
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Early morning course check while B practice was happening. Committed. -Sven Martin
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Greg Minnaar has probably been doing these for over thirty years now. Maybe longer? -Sven Martin
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The G.O.A.T. was having fun out there on the jumps. -Dan Hearn
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Greg Minnaar getting some bonus shots in today's slideshow for being loose and fast. Foot out, flat out! -Dan Hearn
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After her first win last week, Mille Johnset is on the hunt for more. -Dan Hearn
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Jackson Frew sailing the Kona flag solo this week, with Connor Fearon out with an infected wound. Connor may roll out the start gate tomorrow to make sure he qualifies for finals (he's a protected rider). -Dan Hearn
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George Brannigan getting wayward on the new section replacing the rock garden. -Dan Hearn
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No pits, no problem. The Scott team getting shit done before their truck turned up later in the day following some mechanical and paperwork issues. -Dan Hearn
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Anna Newkirk finding her line in the new steep chute. -Dan Hearn
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This high-speed berm has way more inside-line possibilities this year. -Dan Hearn
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Misty morning mood swings. We're hoping the mood remains consistent through race day, but there are no promises yet. -Sven Martin
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