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- Member since Mar 19, 2013
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Boulder , Colorado - 28 Followers
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two-wheel-will dariodigiulio's article
Jun 21, 2024 at 13:54
Jun 21, 2024
Pinkbike Poll: Are XC Courses Getting Too Gnarly?
@R-M-R: In my experience, when you’re riding that hard (350 W in 30C), my exertion level and sweat is so high that I can’t really tell the difference between riding with a little extra protection on or not. Of course this might be different for others and to clarify, the added protection would not be mandatory. It’s more a situation of “There’s a 75% chance that I’ll crash hard on rocks at some point in this race, so I’m going to wear chest/back protection and knee pads so I can get up and keep racing instead of DNFing”
two-wheel-will dariodigiulio's article
Jun 21, 2024 at 13:47
Jun 21, 2024
Pinkbike Poll: Are XC Courses Getting Too Gnarly?
@Mtbndcut: Ever heard of motocross? They average heart rates in the 180-190+ bpm range for 35 minutes while going much faster on much gnarlier features on 250 pound bikes with full faces and chest/back protection in 100 degree heat. Oh and they do that twice in a day. Elite athletes will be fine, I’m certainly not suggesting this for amateur level events. I also want to see more tech added to the climbs.
two-wheel-will dariodigiulio's article
Jun 21, 2024 at 12:14
Jun 21, 2024
Pinkbike Poll: Are XC Courses Getting Too Gnarly?
I think it’s important to have technically demanding courses at the top level of the sport. To clarify, I’d like to see very challenging “A” obstacles on both the climbs and downhills with “B” lines that require a decent time punishment. I want to see courses that require elite racers to contemplate using aggressive tires with XC bikes, or trail bikes with XC tires. I want courses that make pros consider using actual MTB helmets and back/chest protection. Pros that don’t want this can go make a good living in gravel or marathon instead.
two-wheel-will sarahmoore's article
Jun 21, 2024 at 11:54
Jun 21, 2024
Social Round Up: After the Rain at the Crans Montana XC World Cup
If they’re unwilling to “upscale” to mud tires, or trail bikes; it would be nice to see them use actual MTB helmets and back protection. The U23 racers might be too naive to think about it logically, but it would be good if they had someone on their teams to help make choices like this. Marginal gains don’t matter if you get a concussion or worse.
two-wheel-will mikekazimer's article
Nov 15, 2023 at 14:11
Nov 15, 2023
Review: 2024 Fox Float Factory Shock
@TheBearDen: Blister Review is already doing this with their Blister Labs partnership. Definitely worth checking out if the idea is interesting to you.
two-wheel-will henryquinney's article
Jun 8, 2023 at 13:08
Jun 8, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: BMX Backgrounds & Breaking Bikes with Taj Mihelich
He was listed in the Velo launch email on June 1st, so I’d be surprised if it’s anything other than some much needed time off.
two-wheel-will iamenduro14's article
Oct 7, 2021 at 18:03
Oct 7, 2021
Day 368 in a Row: 22,300ft of Backcountry Bliss in One Ride
What an epic ride! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it dude!
two-wheel-will sarahmoore's article
May 15, 2021 at 6:20
May 15, 2021
Orbea to Move US Operations to Boulder, Colorado
Not everyone has the same dream of a single-family home and 2.3 kids in America. A lot of people, myself including, chose to live somewhere like Boulder for the high quality of living, outdoor access, and highly educated population over owning land and building wealth to die with. Living in Boulder is very doable depending on how you set your priorities in life.
two-wheel-will sarahmoore's article
May 15, 2021 at 6:14
May 15, 2021
Orbea to Move US Operations to Boulder, Colorado
I see Orbea as a brand more focused on the drop bar and xc parts of the sport. The riding is great here for that and the riding culture within Boulder is strongly shifted towards these endurance aspects. Specialized seems to have benefited from having a strong brand presence with their experience center here, and I would imagine Orbea will as well.
two-wheel-will ollyforster's article
May 14, 2016 at 16:00
May 14, 2016
Getting to Know Charlie Harrison
He was on Gwin's ODI development team a few years back.
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