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drt410
6/14/2018 2:12pm
6/14/2018 2:12pm
I never really thought about this but why do you mostly see American riders at the one off events around the world like straight rythm, Aux-x open, Paris sx, Monster Energy Cup. Gajser was one of the first at the MEC last year right? Is it because its all supercross style events? I just thought about this the other day you should be able to see US vs Euro riders battle more often than just USGP and MXoN. Why cant we watch Cairolli vs Tomac at Paris, Aus-x, or straight rythm? I do remember some like indoor mx with Herlings and Dungey but it really was just a sandy indoor mx cant remember where. Theres way more chances we should have than USGP and MXoN.
Three years ago world champion Romain Febvre raced at Supercross Lille (former Bercy - now back Paris), he did great but then in 2016 he lacked rhythm and confidence after a season full of injuries. Same with Gautier Paulin who did great things in the Supercross of Bercy back in the day against for example Barcia and Canard.
Back in 2010 for example Bercy got Cairoli and Musquin on the entry list, that costs money. But if you want a real US vs MXGP race then you've to pay European supercross start money and let them race a track like back in the day at the Fast Cross in Italy or maybe like Eric Geboers dreamed about: Namur! Out of competition like they race the Isle of man TT.
The Shop
Yeah yeah i know its hard training 6 times a week but shit if i could live only by riding my bike i would be happy as hell by doing that ”hard work”...
Rant over
They have too much to lose. They can not disperse. Too much concentration, too much effort to be on top in SX and MX.
To be successful, you have to focus on. The rest of the time at rest.
If I was a Euro-based guy, I would also have to factor in the cost of medical treatment in the USA and the possibility that my Euro-based insurance would be insufficient to cover treatment in the USA, should that be necessary.
I would also add that Euro based guys ARE racing other events besides just the GPs. You may not know about it, but they race national series, and one off international events in late winter, etc.
And lastly, the US based riders typically complain of having too many events that they are contractually obligated to do. If anything, I bet US guys would like to trade schedules with Euro guys. Not the other way around.
Please someone embed, I think this might be what you want?
Fast Cross 1999 from VM News on Vimeo.
Fast Cross 2000 from VM News on Vimeo.
Pit Row
Slim chance that you mess up with your pipe wrench and end up in a wheelchair.
IF you had the talent to live of your racing, then you'd probably secretly dream about coasting around town, taking long lunches, and not risking your life as a plumber.
The group of guys you're talking about is maybe 10 deep, at most, so dont waste your time being bitter over it.
https://youtu.be/xb0DlCqqDwE
De Reuver, De Dycker, Desalle, Strijbos, Simpson, Herlings. And mayby I forgot someone.
How many americans raced the MXGP like one off event? Zero
So, what's your point?
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