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I admit I was wrong, I thought Team USA would win the team event - they weren't even close, in fact they were lucky to get on the podium.
I didn't think Baggett would get lapped... but he did... in both motos.
I didn't think Martin Barr would have beaten Baggett but he did, in an amazing performance.
Herlings is amazing in sand, but I didn't think he could have came from last to catch Cairoli (with a holeshot) in the sand, that was one of the most amazing rides in motocross history. He is the best sand rider in the world.
On the plus side, I did think Roczen, Cairoli and Herlings would win their classes, and they did so emphatically.
"Europe" on an individual level gave America some "riding lessons" ( De Costers words) I did not expect them to beat the American's by that much. The two world champs put on a riding clinic for everyone in the final moto, truly amazing to watch guys take apart the toughest track in the world. Lucky for the US it wasn't a ryder cup style event!
I have said it before and I will say it again, the GP guys and "Euros" are just as good as the Americans, this was proven again.
I am pleased that Cairoli got to show why he is a 6 time world champ and one of the greatest motocross riders ever in the history of the sport.
Like me I feel like there are many Americans who need to do some apologising on this thread for their incorrect predictions, including the guy who said he couldn't wait until the 15min mark when Baggett would blow by Herlings.... This is what this thread is for...
BTW HUGE congratulations to Team Germany, to win your first Des Nations on the toughest track in the world is some achievement.
(please don't bring the "I'd like to see them race Supercross" arguement in either, it is a different sport and an american sport, sand riding is part of motocross, and part of being the best motocross rider in the world)
I didn't think Baggett would get lapped... but he did... in both motos.
I didn't think Martin Barr would have beaten Baggett but he did, in an amazing performance.
Herlings is amazing in sand, but I didn't think he could have came from last to catch Cairoli (with a holeshot) in the sand, that was one of the most amazing rides in motocross history. He is the best sand rider in the world.
On the plus side, I did think Roczen, Cairoli and Herlings would win their classes, and they did so emphatically.
"Europe" on an individual level gave America some "riding lessons" ( De Costers words) I did not expect them to beat the American's by that much. The two world champs put on a riding clinic for everyone in the final moto, truly amazing to watch guys take apart the toughest track in the world. Lucky for the US it wasn't a ryder cup style event!
I have said it before and I will say it again, the GP guys and "Euros" are just as good as the Americans, this was proven again.
I am pleased that Cairoli got to show why he is a 6 time world champ and one of the greatest motocross riders ever in the history of the sport.
Like me I feel like there are many Americans who need to do some apologising on this thread for their incorrect predictions, including the guy who said he couldn't wait until the 15min mark when Baggett would blow by Herlings.... This is what this thread is for...
BTW HUGE congratulations to Team Germany, to win your first Des Nations on the toughest track in the world is some achievement.
(please don't bring the "I'd like to see them race Supercross" arguement in either, it is a different sport and an american sport, sand riding is part of motocross, and part of being the best motocross rider in the world)
I predicted wrong, but I feel no need to apologize to anyone for that. The best sand riders won the races, and none were from the USA. End of story.
This feels like a DDavis thread... "My public apology to the GP fans..."
I have said it before and I will say it again, the GP guys and "Euros" are just as good as the Americans, this was proven again.
he didn't say better he said "just as good"
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by the way, how many top 10 MX1 guys did Barcia beat in that 3rd moto? Did he lap Tommy Searle and DeReuver?
No apoligies from me, just a huge congrats to Team Germany and the rest of the GP guy's. They were definatley in their element at Lommel.
Even Everts said Herlings is the fastest sand rider, he wouldn't if they had a guy thas was as fast or faster in the same team.
- Herlings had only 45 minutes break.
- Herlings had to charge through the pack and push very hard, used a lot of energy
- Herlings did catch Cairoli from last
- Herlings rode a bigger bike than he is used too
etc etc..
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I'm actually a big Cairoli fan but credit where its due,Herlings had an unusually slow lap right near the end, when he was under 2 seconds behind,it was a 2.04,it was most likely when Guaneri held him up,
No one's dumping on Cairoli here but for Herlings to crash,come through traffic and still make that much time and finish 3 seconds back,that says he's the best
BTW the Musquin/Roczen analogy you make is true,that's plain to see whenever they've raced after that GP season that Roczen was the faster
The Cairoli/CP one is too,Tony has always been a step ahead, he lost the 2006 Title to CP but struggled with a wrist injury all season,then beat CP to win the Title in 2007
All IMO though
Euro's are having their day and are enjoying it as much as the Americans would if they had won.
I'm loving it, a schooling was dealt out over the weekend over the premium mx country that has had the wood over everyone else from the past decade. Funny how people react when this is now not the case.
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