Sam Hill - was he racing while asleep
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he came 11th didnt he????
TheLunchbox
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Meh My mate raves on about Sam Hill. I wasn't overly impressed by his riding at Stromlo... GO CEDRIC
Refreshinglygood
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wouldn't thredbo be under snow??
CRIK
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Obviously every one knows Sam hates Stromlo but we were there all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday and watched most of the DH practice. We saw Sam do a total of 5 practice runs all up! But we saw the likes of Rennie and Rando sectioning the track to get it dialled. Maybe could have something to do with it?
AMBURGERS
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As a great man once said (Patto lol), canberra is not a sam track. he wins because he can keep his speed thats why he hates canberra because he's so small compared to the likes of rennie and peaty.
IMO I think sam is the most "Skilled Rider" in the world, but i dont think he has the full criteria to be succsessful on all types of tracks.
IMO I think sam is the most "Skilled Rider" in the world, but i dont think he has the full criteria to be succsessful on all types of tracks.
Obviously you can punch out everything at Stromlo....why weren't you racing then?
He did double that, that I saw, on Friday and Saturday. But have you ever heard of saving energy for racing? All the Aussies have raced the track, and practised on it before, there's no surprises. The OS contingent haven't however. Read what "others" have posted in the other threads about Stromlo and you'll read the same thing.
goatman
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I am a big Sam Hill fan like most but am wondering what his strategy will be for the Worlds next year?
Surely with the correct training he could improve his peddaling to the point where he could make up the 8 secs? This would improve his results at other more pedally tracks also. Obviously he has the technical skills down pat with his obvious weakness being pedalling.
It seems as if he has a bit of a 'head trip' about flat tracks which really won't help his cause next year. Rather than barring Stromlo like his did at this years Nats, you would think he would now be itching to have another crack at it next Jan, being the competitive person that he is.
Otherwise it's a bit like Kelly Slater saying he hates small surf and won't compete in it. Kelly has won 8 world titles by being competive in all conditions!
Surely with the correct training he could improve his peddaling to the point where he could make up the 8 secs? This would improve his results at other more pedally tracks also. Obviously he has the technical skills down pat with his obvious weakness being pedalling.
It seems as if he has a bit of a 'head trip' about flat tracks which really won't help his cause next year. Rather than barring Stromlo like his did at this years Nats, you would think he would now be itching to have another crack at it next Jan, being the competitive person that he is.
Otherwise it's a bit like Kelly Slater saying he hates small surf and won't compete in it. Kelly has won 8 world titles by being competive in all conditions!
Tazed
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Sam never does more than that, anywhere. He knows this track, too. So, no I don't think it was that.
I've never seen him ride live, but from videos one thing is clear. He's super fast over rough, steep terrain. Insanely smooth (like Vouilloz was) and no-one can touch him there.
He's not as fast where lots of pedaling is required. Stromlo seems to fit that bill. It's his 'weakness', but some would argue Stromlo isn't a good DH course, too flat, pedally and not technical enough (not my opinio, I don;t know the course).
I'd say that's why he was 11th, and that's why Minaar might well beat him overall (more versatile and all-round rider, I believe).
kill_switch
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Because They are both out of a 2 hour drive from the nearest international airport.
Brent
Guys and girls, please read what people have posted in other threads, people that know him and talk/interviewed him, and got the very answers you are looking for.
On the Kelly note, he grew up surfing Huntington Beach......that's small. Everything else to him is a bonus. Kelly also has ALOT more to loose in the way of $$$$ to not surf a contest. Oh, and another thing, if the waves are crap, they move the event or postpone. The top pros don't surf in shit anymore!
TheLunchbox
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Cause I dont want sam Hill to be In 12th spot when I take 1st
jon55sey
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I think Hill needs to get out and do some road sprints on his DH bike.
Anyway, some time between now and World Champs next year there will be a major shift under the ground at Mt. Stromlo, which will then make the hill 8 times higher and perfectly suit Sam Hill which then means he will be World Champ again.
Anyway, some time between now and World Champs next year there will be a major shift under the ground at Mt. Stromlo, which will then make the hill 8 times higher and perfectly suit Sam Hill which then means he will be World Champ again.
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goatman
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Ahh, he actually grew up in Florida (even smaller), likewise Sam didn't grow up in France. Also Kelly won the first few titles when the tour was held in crap.
Anyway the point of my analogy is that if you want to be the best at ANY sport you have to work on your weaknesses. Maybe being World Champ in 09 is no longer a priority for Sam, but I doubt it!
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Ah yes, I stand corrected. Huntington is on my mind being there just a few weeks ago.
Point taken.
If that's the case, I would have had a shithot piccy of you in the winners circle holding up a beer while the crowd cheered!!! ;-)Cause I dont want sam Hill to be In 12th spot when I take 1st
