Australian Nationals Round 2 - Finals Video by seanbabes

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scratchbum (Jan 23, 2012 at 4:00)

Troy the boy is going to be one to watch for the WC and champs this coming season. I don't think he got enough publicity for winning the World Champs in Champery, I would like to think he comes 2nd to god in Australia now. Danny Hart is ranked about there here in the UK now. Having been there and seen how epic that track was in the wet to get the 2nd best time on the day was quite something. Downhill for 2012 should be interesting!

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billy-bike-club (Jan 23, 2012 at 15:32)

Connor Fearon comes in just behind third place elite.. lovin the speed of junior up and comers ..

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samjam (Jan 24, 2012 at 11:31)

We have some great talent thats for sure.I think the New Zealand boys will shock a few of the big names though this year.I tip Troy to top the podium at least once this year....Oh and Connor is just as big a talent as Troy.not much between them.the future is good.

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teamdoa (Jan 23, 2012 at 3:47)

Damn, I wish it was as warm as this in the UK at the moment, no wonder our riders are so tough. Razz

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Sysics (Jan 23, 2012 at 3:56)

Reminds me somehow at Steve Peats Winter segment in "The Seasons". Actually this is a warm winter without snow, so it's fine cause you can build trails and ride them in (hopefully) march with nice temperatures Smile

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Soucy (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:15)

Stop whining...here its between -10 and -20 C and were buried under 4-5 feet of snow for like 4 months...

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GabrielDugas (Jan 23, 2012 at 11:55)

but i'm sure they don't get very good POW conditions in the uk to ride their skis or snowboards :p

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cripps (Jan 23, 2012 at 12:17)

Exactly. I spent the last 2 days sledding in 120cms of storm powder in Revelstoke. Sorry but the violin solo gets drowned out by BRAAAAAAAAAAAP!

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rafa95 (Jan 23, 2012 at 14:33)

here we almost don't have snow Frown

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Soucy (Jan 23, 2012 at 14:35)

I would sacrifice the good POW conditions for 12 month DH riding anytime! But to each his own...

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MeanMike (Jan 24, 2012 at 6:23)

I think 2012 is going to be one of the most interesting yet - with so many changes, big wins from the likes of Danny in Senior and Troy in Junior that perhaps at the beginning of last year were maybe not consiodered by some as a threat - well they are now!

Add to that the changes for Brendan, Athertons, Sam Hill being fit..... These are not little differences compared to the previous years but huge differences.

Who's going to be the one to watch this year? Apart from the obvious of Gwin, Hart, athertons, Troy, Hill, Greg etc - who's going to shine in 2012 for the first time?

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MeanMike (Jan 23, 2012 at 7:41)

Whilst Troy is clearly a force to be reckoned with and may well do very well this year and i'm certainly not suggesting that Troy was anything but the fastest rider on the day I felt that Sam hill still looked to be just cruisng.... is it his style and has he just not upped his pace to flat out yet?

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jclnv (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:35)

Nope. The tide has turned.

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Soucy (Jan 23, 2012 at 14:36)

Maybe he doesn't want to ruin his 3rd WC season in a row. That would be smart no?

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fantaman (Jan 23, 2012 at 3:54)

Does any one notice that all the riders that have won destroyed the competition field big time,Troy is killing it in the elite men's!.

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mhailo (Jan 23, 2012 at 3:48)

Troy's a weapon, definitely going to take some wins this year.

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betsie Plus (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:55)

Andrew Crimmins, a name to watch for the future, he seems to be winning everything just now.
He was closer to Sam at 16 than Sam was to Troy!
8th fastest time of the day beating his big brother.

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CRIK (Jan 25, 2012 at 2:22)

Andrew is 14 years old! Thomas is 16.

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betsie Plus (Jan 25, 2012 at 5:12)

Thanks CRIK for correcting my mistake, scary to think what he could be like in 5 years time!

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shishka (Jan 23, 2012 at 8:33)

Yo sam get out the way troy coming thru. Good to see bryn atkinson back already. I know exactly what bryn just went through so he a real tough mofo to be back racing.

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TheoSheridan (Jan 23, 2012 at 4:26)

YEAH AUSTRALIA!

Rad to see our races on PB for once!

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Speedyolbastid (Jan 23, 2012 at 17:11)

Anyone else find it hard to believe Tracey Hannah is still looking for sponsorship? She's tearing it up right now. Awesome comeback!

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Diegobustillos (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:55)

So it's gonna be Gwin v Brosnan v Hart this year by the looks of it, although if its gonna be anything like last season, Gwin has still ot an edge on the other two...

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Junior-DH (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:26)

Don't count Hill out yet

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fox7 (Jan 23, 2012 at 13:58)

Or Gee on his GT...

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Sir-Dirty-BIker (Jan 23, 2012 at 16:03)

Your forgetting Fairclough on his new Scott!! He could also be a strong contender to keep your eye on.

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fox7 (Jan 23, 2012 at 16:35)

So true! So many top riders out there. This season is going to be like no other!

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dcm6861 (Jan 23, 2012 at 23:52)

As much as I don't like the UCI choice of having val di sole so early in the season... After a couple month break from S africa having the gnarliest track on record could be a bad idea... Seems like a pretty risky track for so early in the season.. peoples form at the end of the season is much different. Plus being so early I would imagine there's a good chance of some mud. Wet conditions on that track would throw a serious curve ball. Notice how Gwin didn't do so hot in the mud... he crashed at worlds, he got like 6th or maybe it was further back at la bresse. He trains in Southern california where its completely dry. Troy on the other hand as well as Sam are very solid riders when the weather gets nasty. And we all know Danny harts run. Hope nobody gets hurt at val di sole.. that would be shit. Troy top 3 end of season for sure.

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Sir-Dirty-BIker (Jan 23, 2012 at 16:01)

My money's on Troy for the WC scene this year!.. Such strong tallent! tup

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RustyShackleferd (Jan 23, 2012 at 8:42)

I'm glad Troy is having a good start to the new new of racing. He seems like a great kid and is without a doubt is wicked talented.

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samb271 (Jan 23, 2012 at 14:00)

2:09: YEEEEEAAAH COONNOOOOORR!
YEEEE YEEEEEEE

Made me lol Smile

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RobotXander (Jan 23, 2012 at 4:24)

It would be great to see Troy get some podiums this year. He was excellent during 2011!

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go-tuaco (Jan 23, 2012 at 23:49)

Very nice top 3! Its sick to see Bryn Atkinson back. What a steezy cat!

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hardtaildh08 (Jan 23, 2012 at 6:41)

troy brosnans just smoking everyone now he's basicly sam hill but smaller

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dingus (Jan 23, 2012 at 7:58)

And he pedals. Razz

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TroyLeeDesigns14 (Jan 23, 2012 at 7:21)

Nice vid !

What is the song ?

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robertojunior (Jan 23, 2012 at 4:24)

where's graves??

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wertmewert (Jan 23, 2012 at 4:27)

New Zealand, doing some traning / races over there.

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woooooooooow (Jan 23, 2012 at 23:51)

Duck, Duck, Thwack.

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dtrainmiller (Jan 23, 2012 at 4:05)

YEOWWWW!

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GermanyFreeride (Jan 23, 2012 at 11:06)

Sam Hill!!!

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Australian Nationals Round 2 - Finals Video

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