Even though the line choices might not “make a difference” it’s still so interesting to see how each rider has a different approach to a section depending on their own style and tendencies
I was a bit funny about this track first up, but honestly i like it - its literally "risk it for the biscuit" - it could do with taping slightly different to slow bits down but otherwise its up to the riders to decide how fast to go.
Well done for THE SHARE. Gives us viewers/non riders, but serious followers of DH racing, have a MUCH better understanding of what the course is and what faces the riders. Thank you.
Hey Ben, sorry for disturbing you sitting there at the wall and analyzing Videos and Lines… :) I thought about sponsoring you guys but maybe we find a minute next time. I was in Lenzerheide (live in CH) and loved it, the place, the atmosphere, everything. I had the Chance to fly into Toulouse the day before for another reason and so took the chance to swing by. The organization was a desaster, transport was a puzzle and then afterwards hundreds of people waiting for busses in the sun (37°) which blocked each other commuting up and down the street. At the award ceremony 90% of the crowd was lost. Hm. At least I could be some Maxxis with DD casing at the local Commencal store which are sold out everywhere else on the planet, just to stay positive! :) Anyway, great job, I love your line analysis! Fingers crossed you qualify next time! PS: Give Aimy somehting to do, she was so bored! :) :)
Tbh this is my favorite track so far, actual downhill racing, really gnarly and it’s got park features and natural stuff, this one will truly show who the gnarly riders are
Eddie Masters said getting onto and off the rubber matting sections were THE key sections for the race in terms of making and losing time. I think he had a point.
Loved t analysis (+ viewing!) ... lots of material moving down that hill, first time I’ve heard t reference to powder on a DH but makes perfect sense. t “ghosting” is smart tech. Roll on racing (they’re all b......y mad) winter in NZ, what can you do but enjoy this.
If they go back to this new Vallnord track next year, they should change that final bridge to some kind of shark fin or whale tail bit off the end, rather than to have to slam on the brakes for a terrible rubber drop. Something similar to Mont Sainte Anne finish.
I wonder, after all the erosion of this weekend, what happenes after the WC ends? how do they repair the mountain/forest section? will they use the same one for the next year?
They don’t. It’s just a trail that people can ride at most places. If they come back they usually use the same track until they have a reason to add different sections
Not much oxygen because of the altitude. I’m with you there, it’s horrible. I regularly find this to be the case pedalling up the fireroad at BPW or pushing up to the DH tracks at FoD.
If one line choice saves you .1s and you do that 10 times...throughout your run...you improved a whole second! Aka...the difference between a podium or not...i see his point that it isn’t the “most important thing” but it seems like Ben is loosing his faith in line choices (which isn’t classy...Ben!)
This is a sinister track. The girls are going get seriously hurt or teased. I agree with a bit of rider anger, especially the jumps. They should be rollers or table tops, to avoid the inevitable cases that slower riders are going have. PB's teen gal, I feel her fear. Stay strong and be a Mentor Benny Boi.
The jumps really shouldn’t be an issue. If you can’t hit a 30 foot jump you don’t need to be at a World Cup. The metal bridges are the only thing I think are really a problem. That stump section is a bit suspect but a little reroute can solve that
Since when having valid critiques means "being negative" ?? I keep seeing this fear to criticize... I guess the snowflake mentality (only positives and rainbows) is taking over.
I just wish you told us how you felt about the rubber ski matts?
I have the same opinion about pavers.
I've heard a rumour he likes them
I believe he did, didn't he?
@@PierreAntoineRoiron I mean.. he said he did, at least.
I thinks that his expressions says a lot xD
The ghosting bits on this track were AMAZING! I just hope next year Discovery will let you continue to do this kind of coverage, it is sooo great
They won’t let private $$$ out of their hands , probably be no coverage except only that which is authorised by Discovery
Even though the line choices might not “make a difference” it’s still so interesting to see how each rider has a different approach to a section depending on their own style and tendencies
These vids give a refreshing perspective on the speed and difficulty of the world cup tracks. Ben really breaks it down nice
I was a bit funny about this track first up, but honestly i like it - its literally "risk it for the biscuit" - it could do with taping slightly different to slow bits down but otherwise its up to the riders to decide how fast to go.
Ben, you’re an absolute hero. Never change.
Well done for THE SHARE. Gives us viewers/non riders, but serious followers of DH racing, have a MUCH better understanding of what the course is and what faces the riders. Thank you.
More fantastic content and all the info to make a dreamer like me feel connected to the detail.
Awesome work, cant wait for the race 🙌
This video style is awesome :) really interesting to listen to, I feel like I’ll know the race so much better when I watch it
The track walk through was the best I've seen by anyone, quite possibly, ever. Please continue to do this for all future events!!!!
SO pleased to have Ben Cathro as the new face of downhill rather than just Rob Warner yelling at me.
Yeah Let’s be correct though, this is just a walkthrough, not a running commentary, totally different skill set
Sitting here on my couch, watching and listening to Ben, I can feel the g-force and the dust in my teeth. Awesome thanks
Best track walks I’ve ever seen. Cathro was born for this!
LOVE the ghost segment, so awesome!🤘🏻
I love listening to Ben talk us thru the runs!!
_LOVE_ the old school feel of this track! (after the top section, that is) Can't wait to see how it plays out!!
Can’t like this course rundown enough. Perfect, Cathro! Best commentary and commentator ever!!!
Hey Ben, sorry for disturbing you sitting there at the wall and analyzing Videos and Lines… :) I thought about sponsoring you guys but maybe we find a minute next time. I was in Lenzerheide (live in CH) and loved it, the place, the atmosphere, everything. I had the Chance to fly into Toulouse the day before for another reason and so took the chance to swing by. The organization was a desaster, transport was a puzzle and then afterwards hundreds of people waiting for busses in the sun (37°) which blocked each other commuting up and down the street. At the award ceremony 90% of the crowd was lost. Hm. At least I could be some Maxxis with DD casing at the local Commencal store which are sold out everywhere else on the planet, just to stay positive! :) Anyway, great job, I love your line analysis! Fingers crossed you qualify next time! PS: Give Aimy somehting to do, she was so bored! :) :)
Really comprehensive review on the track, that's really watching worthy, thanks!
Superb as always!
Would have loved to see a ghost of the drop. Hucking vs braking/scrubbing. How much time does it actually make compared to the risk?
13:42 okay this superimposing two riders is sick af!!
Loved this video, lines and controls required well articulated. I gotta get myself a mountain bike, been 20 yearswithout. ;(
Tbh this is my favorite track so far, actual downhill racing, really gnarly and it’s got park features and natural stuff, this one will truly show who the gnarly riders are
What I like about this guy also, it's that his English can be understood. Thanks for that. De Chile
Low these walkthroughs with Ben! Keep it up! 👌
The overlapping 'ghost' footage is incredible. It would be cool if you could watch the whole race like that as a bracket of two person heats.
I don't even following mountain biking, and I really enjoyed this.
Top of the line like usual Ben 🥳
Ben, this is better than the Race, thanks a lot.
really liked the overlapping riders on the line choice section , pretty cool
that honest point of view was spectacular.
Eddie Masters said getting onto and off the rubber matting sections were THE key sections for the race in terms of making and losing time. I think he had a point.
Loved t analysis (+ viewing!) ... lots of material moving down that hill, first time I’ve heard t reference to powder on a DH but makes perfect sense. t “ghosting” is smart tech. Roll on racing (they’re all b......y mad) winter in NZ, what can you do but enjoy this.
If they go back to this new Vallnord track next year, they should change that final bridge to some kind of shark fin or whale tail bit off the end, rather than to have to slam on the brakes for a terrible rubber drop. Something similar to Mont Sainte Anne finish.
Great video again!
Nice work Ben.
Absolutely a brutal track this is !. I really hope no one get seriously injured.🙏
WE WANT MOAR!!!!!
put some noisy brake pads in. You'll be too embarrased to brake. BOOM, instant speed and qualified. let me know if you want morestupid ideas hahahaha
And the previous Andorra track had arguably the best finish.
This really made me wanna ride my bike!
Got to be awesome to ride at that level!
Woah this is some serious riding🤘
Love the ghosting.
yas the double scandie!! or in Japanese "sanpatsu"
Cathro to have a look at Jackson’s goldstone winning run from lenzerheide Last week , I think he pulls out that Reece Wilson high line that you liked
Best track to watch
How many practice runs do these guys make before quali?
Looks at this glorious mountain, lets build some steel ramps and rubber maps.
I wonder, after all the erosion of this weekend, what happenes after the WC ends? how do they repair the mountain/forest section? will they use the same one for the next year?
They don’t. It’s just a trail that people can ride at most places. If they come back they usually use the same track until they have a reason to add different sections
What tire pressure are they running in this hard/ loose terrain?
This track looks like something from a dream
keep it up cathro.. you will be there in showshoe ..
Ben is the Men!
These guys are flying
Live ghost vision of leader would be so cool during racing coverage, first to do will kill the ratings
Interesting track this. Would be sick if there were a few longer tech sections with more line choices not so much just grip it and rip it.
Ben is the best
Track looked ok to me but I'm old school the only thing I don't like is the dry powdery surface and the heat the sun and the local weather presenter 😄
At the world cup level we need to see at least one but I would like to see two crux moves that only a few can execute clean.
Not much oxygen because of the altitude. I’m with you there, it’s horrible. I regularly find this to be the case pedalling up the fireroad at BPW or pushing up to the DH tracks at FoD.
Not much air pressure, oxygen content is basically the same. :)
Up early big yin?
I get the feeling Ben doesn’t like the track. Personally i think it’s the most interesting track of the year
Can not believe how fast they can ride this. 👀
Ghosting is phenominal
Ben Ben Ben Ben do a skill!
Cool
Bumblebee
Yay
If one line choice saves you .1s and you do that 10 times...throughout your run...you improved a whole second! Aka...the difference between a podium or not...i see his point that it isn’t the “most important thing” but it seems like Ben is loosing his faith in line choices (which isn’t classy...Ben!)
Again with Wheezy on the marshal roster.
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The bikes are purposing I think they have problem in their Jersey Aero package wish Loic Hamilton can win
This is a sinister track. The girls are going get seriously hurt or teased. I agree with a bit of rider anger, especially the jumps. They should be rollers or table tops, to avoid the inevitable cases that slower riders are going have. PB's teen gal, I feel her fear. Stay strong and be a Mentor Benny Boi.
I get what you mean, but this is a world cup and if you can’t send those jumps you’re not going to win, risk=reward
Sorry, but have you seen the standard of women racers these days?! This is a stupid comment.
The jumps really shouldn’t be an issue. If you can’t hit a 30 foot jump you don’t need to be at a World Cup. The metal bridges are the only thing I think are really a problem. That stump section is a bit suspect but a little reroute can solve that
Oh no! Difficult features on a pro track!
Cathroooooo
Yeah, downhill racing is not for me
its clear you dont like rubber ..thats why you are a dad now 😉
Since when having valid critiques means "being negative" ??
I keep seeing this fear to criticize... I guess the snowflake mentality (only positives and rainbows) is taking over.
2394m is only 7854ft. That isn’t high elevation. Most of the ski resorts around me have a base elevation of over 9k ft. I live at 5400ft elevation.
Is the mountain biking good at them?
@@widgetno1 Yes. Trestle, Keystone, Snowmass, Angel Fire all relatively close to me. Not to mention many more.
Bummer you didn't Qualify.
Still, in all, not a bad day at the office.
Next race you dominate!🤠🥸