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661 | COMMENCAL MUC OFF LENZERHEIDE FINALS

Posted by Gareth Critcher · July 13, 2022

A DAY FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS! LENZERHEIDE,SWITZERLAND - UCI WORLD CUP #4 Lenzerheide has a reputation for bringing good views and good vibes with its setting in the stunning Swiss mountains and smooth-running, Swiss precision organization. Things just flow well, and finding the flow is everything. e

661 | REMY METAILLER DRONE SHREDIT

Posted by Gareth Critcher · June 30, 2022

Watch the latest trail shreddit from SIXSIXONE rider Remy Métailler - "Riding epic MTB trails and crazy features in a wonderful place is what I love the most about Mountain Biking!

This video has been entirely filmed with a drone by Gabriel Kocher (@gab707_fpv) and a GoPro Hero 10: https://prf.hn/l/6qOdNVB"

Follow Remy on social media: @remymetailler

Check out more Remy videos on his second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCage...

Remy rides SIXSIXONE - Raji Glove - Recon Advance - Evo Compression Protection.

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661 | LOAMRANGER "HOW TO" JUMP

Posted by Gareth Critcher · June 30, 2022

The Loam Ranger | Mountain Biker

#theloamranger Riding the raddest trails in the world, plus uncovering some of the best kept secrets in mountain biking.

"I've been working on this one for quite a while. About a year, to be exact. I really feel as though this one move I cover in the vid can help riders (like myself) who battle with jumping confidence. What do you think? Big things are a-brewin'. New bikes and new peoples! To support independent reviews here on YouTube, join our Patreon and receive some sweet perks while you're at it!: http://bit.ly/patreonperks"

The Loamranger family are fully supported by SIXSIXONE for protection, helmets, gloves and supports.

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661 | AMAURY'S WINNING RUN LENZERHEIDE

Posted by Gareth Critcher · June 27, 2022

"Amaury Pierron could not have asked for more from during the weekend’s racing in Lenzerheide. The Frenchman was the fastest qualifier for the men’s race and found even more speed in his finals run to take the win. That’s now three victories out of the four downhill World Cup rounds (Lourdes, Fort William and Lenzerheide) that have taken place this season.—Red Bull Bike"

661 | COMMENCAL MUC OFF LEOGANG FINALS

Posted by Gareth Critcher · June 14, 2022

MUD, SWEAT AND FEAR: LEOGANG, AUSTRIA - UCI WORLD CUP #3

Leogang was certainly a challenge, with weather playing havoc with the track and the track playing havoc with us! After the initial fun playing in the mud on Practice day, the course conditions changed and things got sticky and tricky.

The mechanics did an amazing job keeping the wheels rolling as the riders negotiated an increasingly claggy course. In the pits there was a constant cycle of washing and drying kits, cleaning the decks, and building back confidence.

Hitting the deck was par for the course this week and no one escaped entirely unscathed. Amaury slammed thigh-first into a root on Quali day which necessitated some heavy strapping, and further disrupted his quest to find the flow. Thibaut and Tristan both bounced off the ground a few times, and the fear of crashing played a big part in Myriam’s week as she struggled to ride with any confidence in the changing conditions. Indeed, it was the mental game that really took the greatest strength and skill to overcome. As race time drew nearer, the pressure to find a winning method in the muddy madness built.

Race day brought with it beautiful sunshine and palpable nerves. A few more hours, a couple more runs, and then one chance to make it work. When the smallest errors and slightest doubts make big differences, it’s a wonder that Myriam landed in second place! Or perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised given her proven ability to perform under pressure. Despite a crash early in the run, she re-focussed and fired it up to go green at the finish with three riders to go. It wasn’t enough for the win, but the ability to turn a tough few days into another podium position is an impressive performance.

The same goes for Amaury, who described this week in Leogang as one of the hardest race experiences of his career. The fun of the first few runs on Thursday quickly turned to frustration as he fought to figure out the flow. Nothing seemed to be working for him. He was at war with the track; no ceasefire, no truce, just hit after hit for what felt like little progress. And then, when it mattered, he managed to pull off a fourth place. It wasn’t clean and it wasn’t his best riding but it still secured a podium position and his overall lead.

Thibaut was quietly going about his business all week, perhaps the calmest and most content of everyone. A solid seventh in Qualification set him up to unleash some speed on the Finals but a crash in the woods wiped his chances of a repeat podium performance in Leogang. Frustration was high, but Titi will process it and progress from it.

After a great Qualification run, Tristan was ready to keep the momentum rolling and lay down a performance that reflected his talent. Unfortunately, the momentum literally stopped in the section just prior to the motorway, which left him unable to carry the speed needed to clear some of the jumps. A couple of stalls in the woods only compounded the problem, and he arrived at the line disappointed. It wasn’t the run he hoped for, but 7th place despite the issues shows great potential.

The whole team works incredibly hard to reach the highest level, and in Leogang, we didn’t quite get there. Of course, it is frustrating to fall short, but it’s also humbling and inspiring to see that no matter the conditions, the work rate never drops. We all work to lift the level and each other. Ending the week on the podium as the Team of the Day and leading team of the World Cup was a nice reward. Onwards and upwards to Lenzerheide!

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