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After watching Anaheim 1 on Saturday where Canard bumped Dungey, I got into an argument with a friend regarding how aggressive (or not aggressive) Trey Canard is, as well as how much [unnecessary] contact he makes when passing. Not necessarily just on Saturday, but in general. He pointed to such incidents as when TC took RV out in 2008 for the championship.
As a disclaimer, I have only started following SX religiously in the last few years. However, it seems to me that of all people in the sport, Trey Canard is one of the least aggressive towards other riders there is, especially in comparison to people like Reed, Friese, and Barcia (not to start an argument over their aggressiveness). Obviously TC commonly makes poor decisions that lands him on the ground and has bad luck, but that is a-whole-nother story.
Do you think that overall (not just at A1), Trey Canard is too aggressive and makes too much contact on passes?
Also, sorry if this has already been covered, I wasn't able to find anything recent that was related. This seems to answer my question, that Canard ISN'T too aggressive, but I wanted a more definitive answer.
As a disclaimer, I have only started following SX religiously in the last few years. However, it seems to me that of all people in the sport, Trey Canard is one of the least aggressive towards other riders there is, especially in comparison to people like Reed, Friese, and Barcia (not to start an argument over their aggressiveness). Obviously TC commonly makes poor decisions that lands him on the ground and has bad luck, but that is a-whole-nother story.
Do you think that overall (not just at A1), Trey Canard is too aggressive and makes too much contact on passes?
Also, sorry if this has already been covered, I wasn't able to find anything recent that was related. This seems to answer my question, that Canard ISN'T too aggressive, but I wanted a more definitive answer.
I get that he's viewed as a saint by most of the MX community, but at a certain point, you kind of have to wonder why he does the things he does.
EDIT: I glossed over the part about Friese and Barcia. You trollin bro?
The Shop
I'm not answering your question so here goes. Yes I feel he can be too aggressive at times for not only his own good but for others as well. He has a tendency to ride slightly over his head possibly. I don't feel I have to justify that statement. I believe the fact that he rarely completes a season is enough evidence.
Thought it was interesting he decided to rough Dungey up. Was a bit of a fuck you i thought, especially since he managed it earlier, clean.
Millsaps on the wall jump in Atlanta(?) Reed, Weimer and Anderson at MEC. I like Trey and love to watch him ride but I am not sure how he goes that fast looking at his front fender.
Pit Row
Dungey left the door open. That is what happens. How do you people expect anyone to make a pass? I have to wonder how many of you actually have raced. That pass was no where near aggressive. They didn't even make contact.
Chad Reed got landed on because he cross jumped to block the inside line. He knew Trey was coming.
Interesting point of view.
Reed I might give you, but Reed seen what he was doing and ran a block going inside and jumping to the other inside. If youre going to cross jump, you better be ready to get hit.
The night he hit RV was a big deal and Mitch was going to protest until he seen the tape. Mitch and Bones both walked over to Canards rig and shook his hand telling him nice race.
Weimer? The factory Hondas arent equipped with air brakes for when another rider screws up in front of you.
I think he has such a smooth style, but he does go full-on warrior sometimes at the wrong time and it bites him.
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