Can't believe they're going to drop Fort Bill. It's a proper challenging course that's evolved quite a bit in the past five years. And, it's got the area and resources for the teams. I guess this about resources for coverage. Thanks Warner/UCI.
Riders will have to think over their line choices after your Video Ben 😂 That 1:1 comparison is one of the best content that is produced out there. Real benefit for the viewers to understand what difference it will make in the race vs. the commentators just guessing „this looks fast“. My money is on Vali and Troy. Would hope for another Kolb win tho but BK and Loic will have a word in there as well.
the ghost rider comparisons are intriging/intereting! Always good to see your vids Mr Cathro - I'm still considering and digesting your very helpful how-to drops advice along with others' tips while out on trail. excellent :)
Had my appendix removed 2 months ago... thank god i did it then, so id be ready to ride by summer time (NZ time yeeeeow) and honestly im still not 100% so i can imagine Jackson feels, its not nice and the pains you get afterwards while your body heals without it get pretty uncomfortable, doctors said I couldnt ride for 8-10 weeks post surgery
Ben didn’t even named Henri what a shame. So good that he just won next time show more respect! + he was top spot all the season so he was someone to watch!
The racing was awesome of course but yes, if you just listened to it you would've thought it was lawn bowls.. And most of the footage was terrible, the audio was good, but the angles, the missed sections, & 50% of what was covered being lazy drone shots, watching an ant on the hill but virtually no trackside footage for the entire section before the trees.. Also no champagne at the awards even for elite? And the UCI "interviewer" coldly "interviewing" the winners & then telling them their "obligations".. No connection, no passion.. In the commentary, in the coverage, or in the management.. It's almost like UCI is controlled by roadies & wants to make MTB less popular to bring back the focus onto roadbiking.. The UCI is horrifically bad & doesn't understand anything about MTB culture.. It's the fans & the riders that make it, as well as passionate commentators who have connection to the sport & the riders they commentate on.. Andrew Needling isn't the best but he's got the passion & you can understand him.. That other bloke should go back to announcing archery or whatever it is he normally does..
Seems like your opening comment wasn’t true (thankfully). I did search online at the time to understand if there was a source to the information around UCI pulling away from Fort Bill, but would be interested in hearing where that information surfaced. Good news is that Fort Bill remains on the race calendar for 2024
A metric ton weighs basically the same as an imperial ton, so no need to say that. Anyway, one measures soil and aggregates by volume. By cubic metres.
A metric ton is 1,000 kg, or more than 10% more than an Imperial ton. And while those in the know might measure soil and aggregate by volume, most people would have no idea how much a cubic meter of gravel would be.
You will have to get hold of the sister of the assistant of the UCI boss as she has the only available napkin they have hand drawn the info on where to find any live content or even just the schedule of the event. But beware it‘s all in French so they‘re currently trying to translate it just until before the event ends. Let‘s keep our fingers crossed 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
You should be commentator for mtb race on UCI. The commentator for UCI during live event just keep on mentioning the position of the racers. We can see that. Comment a bit about the track features and racers skills like you did. Things that viewers miss or cannot see.
Wow so they really are getting rid of the last few real DH tracks left on the circuit. MSA and Fort Bill RIP. Here comes more Loudenville style tracks. LAME 😂
No MSA as well wtf? & I highly doubt they'll replace MSA with the amazing new 1199 Steve Smith track at Whistler either.. So They're going to standardise the tracks formula One style, aka Bikepark.. What a crock of shit! I guess that's what they meant by "growing the sport".. Aka run the tracks that are geographically closest & allow for the most & easiest footage to produce more product to sell to networks.. Who actually cares about the sport itself though or the people that actually do it..
@@danharvey3096WC race down the black run at Aston Hill😂😂😂 set the pits up on the golf course, kill 2 birds with one stone😂 But seriously, I'm sure someone in the UK could step up and organize Ft Bill next year, still plenty of time. Unless it's part of UCI mission making the sport more accessible, by taking away a proper old school track, that holds well in shit weather, the only UK WC, and one surprisingly easy to get to, and replace it with a bike park run in one of the big hubs in the Alps, cut some fresh lines through the loam - which will get destroyed during the first day of practice, or turn into a mud slide if two drops of rain touch them - just to make things "interesting" and "diffent each year". A place, where you probably won't be allowed to camp, and will have to save up 3 years to be able to afford the roof over your head for the weekend. Thanks UCI.
Ben Cathro with the best content from Pinkbike by far
Only content worth watching.
The hero we didn’t know we needed: Cathro, Ben Cathro.
1:50 - A man with a broken back giving a 5 minute rundown of all the injured riders. You would almost think that DH is a dangerous sport 😬
Can't believe they're going to drop Fort Bill. It's a proper challenging course that's evolved quite a bit in the past five years. And, it's got the area and resources for the teams.
I guess this about resources for coverage. Thanks Warner/UCI.
My two cents on the UCI: Useless shit-for-brains bureaucrats that want to make cycling like F1.
Riders will have to think over their line choices after your Video Ben 😂
That 1:1 comparison is one of the best content that is produced out there. Real benefit for the viewers to understand what difference it will make in the race vs. the commentators just guessing „this looks fast“.
My money is on Vali and Troy. Would hope for another Kolb win tho but BK and Loic will have a word in there as well.
4:51 that shot gives me goosebumps. That is the most beautiful win shot I've ever seen
Ben Cathro is back!
He’s been he’s gone he’s left fort bill and now he’s done
With you doing these videos, we’re all winners 🎉
the ghost rider comparisons are intriging/intereting! Always good to see your vids Mr Cathro - I'm still considering and digesting your very helpful how-to drops advice along with others' tips while out on trail. excellent :)
Ha ha - you can actually see the midges in 4k. You almost had me scratching here too, Ben!
Pinkbike need to sort a sponsorship deal with Avon Skin-so-soft for future Scottish broadcasts!
Excelente análisis bro, saludos desde Perú 🇵🇪🇵🇪
Great video as ever Ben. I wonder what the real inside reasons are for this being the last race in Fort William
My girlfriend walking the computer just asked why is a beekeeper talking about mountain bikes, Lol..
😂😂😂
Had my appendix removed 2 months ago... thank god i did it then, so id be ready to ride by summer time (NZ time yeeeeow)
and honestly im still not 100% so i can imagine Jackson feels, its not nice and the pains you get afterwards while your body heals without it get pretty uncomfortable, doctors said I couldnt ride for 8-10 weeks post surgery
Nice hat! Maybe Pinkbike can send you some proper lights and you can do this inside next time 😀
Seen Ben at Fort Bill today! He is ducking tall in real life!!❤ Legend!
That’s quack-tastic! 🐥
Ben didn’t even named Henri what a shame. So good that he just won next time show more respect! + he was top spot all the season so he was someone to watch!
❤ hard line
Sad news. Fort William is legendary, so iconic. The only thing that could turn my frown upside down is bringing back Champery.
Or Schladming or maybe Meribel, we probably need more steep tech and less high speed stuff in world cups
@@samdavidson7022 Exactly!
The livestream of the juniors was the sadest thing I ever saw.
Coverage or drama?
you are english ishnt that beyter
Exactly it was like listening to a funeral procession, the only time I turned the sound off.
Just Ben Cathro talking had more life in his voice.
The racing was awesome of course but yes, if you just listened to it you would've thought it was lawn bowls.. And most of the footage was terrible, the audio was good, but the angles, the missed sections, & 50% of what was covered being lazy drone shots, watching an ant on the hill but virtually no trackside footage for the entire section before the trees..
Also no champagne at the awards even for elite? And the UCI "interviewer" coldly "interviewing" the winners & then telling them their "obligations".. No connection, no passion.. In the commentary, in the coverage, or in the management.. It's almost like UCI is controlled by roadies & wants to make MTB less popular to bring back the focus onto roadbiking..
The UCI is horrifically bad & doesn't understand anything about MTB culture.. It's the fans & the riders that make it, as well as passionate commentators who have connection to the sport & the riders they commentate on.. Andrew Needling isn't the best but he's got the passion & you can understand him.. That other bloke should go back to announcing archery or whatever it is he normally does..
i thought Ben, would have remembered the avon skin so soft dry oil to keep the midges away
BK for the win!
BK getting that W!!
Quite worrying how many times the word “injured” featured in this.
Where can i watch it
BK and Vali FTWs
Why are they not returning to Ft William next season ?
Seems like your opening comment wasn’t true (thankfully). I did search online at the time to understand if there was a source to the information around UCI pulling away from Fort Bill, but would be interested in hearing where that information surfaced. Good news is that Fort Bill remains on the race calendar for 2024
Cami sems to be flying under the radar this season. Probably just the way she likes it. Always a threat....
No mention for Tahnee? Came in 2nd in qualis
can anyone telll us why no fort bill next year . is it a money issue or Infrastructure ? or other ?
The company that has been organising it since the beginning have stepped down apparently
A metric ton weighs basically the same as an imperial ton, so no need to say that. Anyway, one measures soil and aggregates by volume. By cubic metres.
A metric ton is 1,000 kg, or more than 10% more than an Imperial ton. And while those in the know might measure soil and aggregate by volume, most people would have no idea how much a cubic meter of gravel would be.
A metric ton is approximately 1.5 % more. Certainly not 10%. Google it!@@los1379
Last ever home world champs? Damn, hope that's not the case!
But why is there possibility of this being the last time at Fort Bill?? 😠
Yeah it sucks. Think it has something to do with the company that puts on the event is stepping down from do it it after 19 years.
#Cathrovision!
🦒🦒🦒
Where can I a stream it ?
You will have to get hold of the sister of the assistant of the UCI boss as she has the only available napkin they have hand drawn the info on where to find any live content or even just the schedule of the event. But beware it‘s all in French so they‘re currently trying to translate it just until before the event ends. Let‘s keep our fingers crossed 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
Forbidden Bikes 👀
You should be commentator for mtb race on UCI. The commentator for UCI during live event just keep on mentioning the position of the racers. We can see that. Comment a bit about the track features and racers skills like you did. Things that viewers miss or cannot see.
Why release this after the Junior results? Doesn't really make sense.
US hour race for tomorrow?
Women’s at 6:30 AM central men’s at 8 AM central
Wow so they really are getting rid of the last few real DH tracks left on the circuit. MSA and Fort Bill RIP. Here comes more Loudenville style tracks. LAME 😂
No MSA as well wtf? & I highly doubt they'll replace MSA with the amazing new 1199 Steve Smith track at Whistler either.. So They're going to standardise the tracks formula One style, aka Bikepark.. What a crock of shit!
I guess that's what they meant by "growing the sport".. Aka run the tracks that are geographically closest & allow for the most & easiest footage to produce more product to sell to networks.. Who actually cares about the sport itself though or the people that actually do it..
@@danharvey3096WC race down the black run at Aston Hill😂😂😂 set the pits up on the golf course, kill 2 birds with one stone😂 But seriously, I'm sure someone in the UK could step up and organize Ft Bill next year, still plenty of time. Unless it's part of UCI mission making the sport more accessible, by taking away a proper old school track, that holds well in shit weather, the only UK WC, and one surprisingly easy to get to, and replace it with a bike park run in one of the big hubs in the Alps, cut some fresh lines through the loam - which will get destroyed during the first day of practice, or turn into a mud slide if two drops of rain touch them - just to make things "interesting" and "diffent each year". A place, where you probably won't be allowed to camp, and will have to save up 3 years to be able to afford the roof over your head for the weekend. Thanks UCI.
Why do they say it will be the last one, I don’t understand it. Is it money?
what the evidence for the fort bill claim ?
The company that has organised it for the past couple of decades is no more. Guy who owns it is retiring and no one's stepping up to take over.
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Henri Kiefer will win
He's my pick also. Plus, I think New Zealand has sent some Junior women who look like they could have solid runs.
Where do i need to place my bets? Ryan Pinkerton is my top bet.
Uci is hopeless
wow 2.
And Ben saves UCI because their broadcasting and commentary is bad. Bring back Rob Warner.
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