Paulin vid.. can he beat RV?

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Edited Date/Time 2/1/2015 7:14am


Both HRC men look pretty comfortable! MXGP this year will be amazing if everyone stays fit.
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Falcon 1/30/2015 10:46am
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In the same way that Canard or Dungey could beat RV, yes. Good start, the right circimstances, etc. Ryan will have to be on his game. I'll be interested to see if the GP regulars adjust their racecraft to match the AMA style that Ryan will bring over, or if he'll adjust to their gameplan. I think they are going to be surprised at his early race speed and may have to move out of the comfort zone a little earlier in the race than usual.

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Olson 1/30/2015 10:47am
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Yes he can. If Dungey can beat Villopoto, Paulin can too. He's been in front of Dungey the last 6 motos in MXdN.
Moens_Andy 1/30/2015 10:51am
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Paulin maybe on his good days
Bobby i don't think so

over a season if all stay healthy NO

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RY4N37 1/30/2015 10:53am
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*Paulin and Bobyshev vid!

I think he can win this year he looks super comfortable and fast on that Honda. He's gotta beat everyone though not just RV. I'd feel pretty confident putting money on him to have the red plate at some point this year.

As for Bobryshev, he has the ability to win races when he's at his best. But i reckon if you offred him a few podiums and being able to do every race right now, he would definitely take that. He just needs an injury free season to prove what he can do.
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jeffro503 1/30/2015 10:56am
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So this is what the " RV lappers " look like?

HA!....J/K.

Weird seeing GP on red for sure.
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shuggs 1/30/2015 10:57am
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This could turn out to be a good move fro both Gaultier & Honda as both looking to step up.

In response to question - why not verybody can its a race
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mccread 1/30/2015 10:57am
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Falcon wrote:
In the same way that Canard or Dungey could beat RV, yes. Good start, the right circimstances, etc. Ryan will have to be on his game...
In the same way that Canard or Dungey could beat RV, yes. Good start, the right circimstances, etc. Ryan will have to be on his game. I'll be interested to see if the GP regulars adjust their racecraft to match the AMA style that Ryan will bring over, or if he'll adjust to their gameplan. I think they are going to be surprised at his early race speed and may have to move out of the comfort zone a little earlier in the race than usual.

I think that will be one of the most fascinating talking points of the season - who's racing style will have to change.
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Olson 1/30/2015 10:59am
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RY4N37 wrote:
*Paulin and Bobyshev vid! I think he can win this year he looks super comfortable and fast on that Honda. He's gotta beat everyone though not...
*Paulin and Bobyshev vid!

I think he can win this year he looks super comfortable and fast on that Honda. He's gotta beat everyone though not just RV. I'd feel pretty confident putting money on him to have the red plate at some point this year.

As for Bobryshev, he has the ability to win races when he's at his best. But i reckon if you offred him a few podiums and being able to do every race right now, he would definitely take that. He just needs an injury free season to prove what he can do.
I don't think he would take that. He races to win, therefore he's often injured. If he's satisfied with staying healthy wouldn't he just ride slower?
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zook11 1/30/2015 11:00am
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Hell no he can't beat RV. He's nowhere near the same level as him.
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crusty_xx 1/30/2015 11:00am
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That guy is incredible.
He started riding MX only in 2003, by that time Villopoto was already winning some pretty good amateur races for team green if I'm not wrong.
3rd in MX2 and an mxon moto win after 6 years of riding MX!
In the title hunt in 2013 and 2014 before he got injured both times. Won the last GP and dominated the mxon last year. I expect a lot of him. Plus he keeps improving.
We will see what he has this weekend already. Unfortunately RV wont be riding. We will know in a month if its enough to battle RV
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RY4N37 1/30/2015 11:04am
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Olson wrote:
I don't think he would take that. He races to win, therefore he's often injured. If he's satisfied with staying healthy wouldn't he just ride slower?
Maybe you're right. Perhaps if you offered him a couple of wins and a full season he would take it? Regardless, I think the most important thing for Honda this year is having 2 riders on the gate every race. It's been horrible with injuries for them the last couple of years, especially with Bobby
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RMT 1/30/2015 11:05am
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Those guys need to find a track that is rougher or at least a real sand track to properly prepare for the MXGP's. Tongue
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Olson 1/30/2015 11:24am
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That's the poorest excuse I've heard for a while. If that is true though he shouldn't expect to be picked to ride for team USA ever again.
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Olson 1/30/2015 11:24am
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zook11 wrote:
Hell no he can't beat RV. He's nowhere near the same level as him.
As always, you're delusional.
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crusty_xx 1/30/2015 11:31am
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you know that RV wont be riding on home turn either right?

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kaidoddragon 1/30/2015 11:35am
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He can beat RV. On a race, on a week end, he can beat RV. But I don't think he can beat RV after 34 races...
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GuyB 1/30/2015 11:36am
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zook11 wrote:
Hell no he can't beat RV. He's nowhere near the same level as him.
I get your devotion to RV, but he's among the guys that could win a race and/or beat RV.
2strokerider 1/30/2015 11:36am
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Paulin will win the mx1 title this year. Hes well overdue a championship. Awesome rider! Love to watch this guy ride
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perumx 1/30/2015 11:55am
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I see no bumps on that track........
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RPM68 1/30/2015 11:57am
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Good lord, I love the pride of the vital people overseas. It's, how do I say it...Cute.

RV is gonna be Challenged by alot of riders, not just 1 person. With that being said, I really hope he just absolutely dusts them guys, just b/c.
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mjskier 1/30/2015 12:18pm
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RV is like AC: They are not always the fastest, they sometimes have incredibly bad weekends (RV failing to qualify for the main in 2011!) but they are always there at the end.
On a good day Paulin looks like he could take anybody and has won several races. But at the end of the season? No title to show for.
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Olson 1/30/2015 12:19pm
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RPM68 wrote:
Good lord, I love the pride of the vital people overseas. It's, how do I say it...Cute. RV is gonna be Challenged by alot of riders...
Good lord, I love the pride of the vital people overseas. It's, how do I say it...Cute.

RV is gonna be Challenged by alot of riders, not just 1 person. With that being said, I really hope he just absolutely dusts them guys, just b/c.
Isn't it the exact same thing on both sides of the pond? The superlatives about their respective riders seems to be flowing equally much on both sides from where I'm sitting atleast. We need an Australian to decide who's cuter.
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RPM68 1/30/2015 12:29pm
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RPM68 wrote:
Good lord, I love the pride of the vital people overseas. It's, how do I say it...Cute. RV is gonna be Challenged by alot of riders...
Good lord, I love the pride of the vital people overseas. It's, how do I say it...Cute.

RV is gonna be Challenged by alot of riders, not just 1 person. With that being said, I really hope he just absolutely dusts them guys, just b/c.
Olson wrote:
Isn't it the exact same thing on both sides of the pond? The superlatives about their respective riders seems to be flowing equally much on both...
Isn't it the exact same thing on both sides of the pond? The superlatives about their respective riders seems to be flowing equally much on both sides from where I'm sitting atleast. We need an Australian to decide who's cuter.
Whistling Ya, but Im American, so I have to be correct. Its a Fact...Thats my opinion anywaysWhistlingWhistling


On a serious note, I think its gonna be great racing, but RV is just an ANIMAL. The way those guys ride the sand is unreal though. I think RV will get his ass whooped in Lommel, but he has everyone else covered else where.
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ML512 1/30/2015 12:35pm
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I've been a big fan of Gautier Paulin since he came over for a few West coast rounds a few years back. I think he has the best chance of any rider to be able to challenge Villopoto and Cairoli all season long. There's a reason why he kills it at MXoN, he's one of the best in the world.
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mx965 1/30/2015 12:37pm
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Not a chance.
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Original 44 1/30/2015 12:40pm
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The real question is will AC be able to beat RV? Tongue

RV is going to add a lot of excitement this year. RV will get some wins and maybe the title, but it not going to be easy. It's going to be a lot of fun to watch the GP's this year Cool

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