Seems like a decent personality but you can't honestly think this is a good video right? He didnt even talk about the racing, just how good 1 junior is at riding a bike.
All the juniors have come up watching Ben’s Inside The Tapes, Story of the Race, and your incredible How To Bike series… of course they’re going to be better.
@@MarceloCatalan-mo3pz HOW AWESOME THAT WOULD BE !!!!! I would Bring back NIGEL to the mix as well !!!!! Now THAT would RULE... Just like The good 'ol FREECASTER Days !!!!
The ability as a fan to watch it and support the riders we aspire to has certainly changed yes! Paywalls,athletes having to surrender footage,UCI and WHOOP, do not understand (or maybe care) about the fans.
They def don't care at all about the fans, I don't know who's actually watching their crap but actual downhill fans certainly aren't and i cant imagine the general public are either, they have created something neither party wants..
@@Ferrari255GTOthe UCI took the AMAZING free broadcast on the Red Bull TV app and pay walled it with a drastically inferior broadcast on their chosen platforms for the 2023 season and beyond. Plus they lied and said Discovery+ subscribers would have access. Nothing but a board deciding their dividends were more important than fans and products.
@@Ferrari255GTO looks like a different carrier this year (in Canada at least). I subscribed to them last year to watch the TDF and it was shit. No audio for half the race, or a lovely squelching sound… I ended up canceling it because it was ridiculous how bad it was.
My daughter started racing at an age when I did not know how to ride a bike. They are learning how to ride as a reflex. all that energy management, it just feels right to them.
I would do anything do be 10 years old right now. I started racing DH in 1998. Things were very different. They would just tape out a course through the woods.aybe fill in a hole or two, but no groomed sections. And the bikes were crazy bc it was such a new sport.
I'm so glad DH has started, and I get to see all of these videos done by Ben. But my most favorite part is one of the members from my favorite team (Frameworks) won the first Jr race of the season! Atta boy Asa!!
The proliferation of bikepark lift systems worldwide has had a major influence on the progression. Ive seen towns with new bike parks where the kids in a year or 2 are turning heads. Emtb is going to have an effect going forward as well. More vert = more progression
Track was definitely a worthy track , loved the changes. I do think it's time DH dumped the UCI and went alone and becomes more rider and industry driven. Also needs to be more Privateer friendly again.
It's cool watching someone not put a foot/wheel wrong, because they are nursing an injury, and to convert that into something smooth and fluid, and fast, is really cool to see
Unless they remove the paywall and stop confiscating footage this sport is dead, how many kids have money to watch….? they are the future of the sport and if you deny them access they will quickly lose interest and move on to something else.
Ben, I love your videos. It's great that you share the wealth of knowledge you have about riding and these events. I've been riding since you were wearing diapers, but I learn something about riding everytime I watch your videos. Looking forward to Poland. Do you have a Patreon or a similar subscription service? I would definitely pay for some more content.
Thanks Ben! Love the content....cant wait to see the next race in Poland. Why is there no more races in the States? Do you think there will be a venue that will bring racing to the States in the near future?
Let's not forget that many of today's juniors had access to bike parks growing up. That means they get tons more experience by the time they reach their late teens compared to someone who had to pedal up, or even car drop most of their youth.
Thanks for the well rounded coverage and enthusiasm! Just tried watching the UCI coverage and it was very dull. Think I will stick to trusty Pink bike from now on
I would watch substantially longer videos of thorough entire event breakdown. I’d pay for it from such excellent presenters as BC. Why isn’t this out there??? Where do I send my subscription money???
Same winners as last year but yeah it's changing🙄 UCI selling out all of us that watched on Red Bull TV 2 years ago is the only major change. So in recap losing fans is the only real MAJOR change.
Ben, you ask yourself why Juniors get better? Yes it’s knowledge training guiding and numbers. and why are those? Because of Ben Castros out their, whose fever, knowledge, and ability to explains makes this sport passionable to so many of us…. And we want our partners and kids with us, and we pay for trainer, clubs, youthsports… long story short: it is you who is making this sport better! Thank you Ben! 4 for commentating your tits off 😂
HOW DO WE MAKE A NEW FORMAT WHERE BEN CATHRO PRESENTS THE RACES AND ROB WARNER/ELIOT HEAP DO THE COMMS, AND IT'S FREE? C'mon hive-mind there must be a way 🤓🤓🤓
I love Ben. But can't help but feel extremely underwhelmed with the Pinkbike videos after the first WC of the year. There has been so many stories, both good and bad and no one even mentioned them. So many riders didn't even make through Quali or Semis. No mention of them. Some first time Elite riders did super well. No mention of them either. Some small private teams outperforming the big budget teams. Not a single word on it. Focus less on corners, lines and other nerdy things. Focus on what or who makes the racing exciting - the riders! With Fox Dialed gone, official broadcast being terrible, you have such an amazing opportunity to tell the story of the sport!
1 more reason for youth is they immediately start on the latest technology so have more time and ability to learn it from that level rather than start learning on the bikes we had in the 1990s.
No free live streams are available, and in most countries it's Eurosport / Discovery Plus. I think Pinkbike had an overview somewhere about the various countries and what's available there.
shame, that at the other end the UCI is killing it by putting it behind a pay wall, and making the broadcast that IS there - worse. Semis were not even on. Ended up watching live timing on PB. Was also disappointed by the course taping this year - spectators are pushed further and further away from the track.
Look at bike tech… 20 years ago bikes needed strength to play with, strength kids/women couldn’t compete w the elites… todays bikes practically ride themselves 😊😊😊 that plus non stop internet knowledge = i used to wear out vhs tapes for hours they see 4000 different techniques and inspiration in ten minutes… We rode on rough hiking trails, they ride in purpose built bike parks w shuttles.. different games ! Progress! Grip it n rip it 🎉
Ben Cathro is the best thing to happen to DH WC racing. Thankyou!
Agreed. ✊
Absolut
Seems like a decent personality but you can't honestly think this is a good video right? He didnt even talk about the racing, just how good 1 junior is at riding a bike.
It’s because you don’t know Flo LETONDEUR
Wow, what a suckup! 😂
All the juniors have come up watching Ben’s Inside The Tapes, Story of the Race, and your incredible How To Bike series… of course they’re going to be better.
THANK YOU BEN !!!!!! Can we just have YOU take over the UCI Coverage ???? YOU Are THE BEST Sir..
I support this.
I second
Owww man, imagine Ben commentating and Rob narrating... I'd do nothing more, and just watch DH for the rest of my life...
@@MarceloCatalan-mo3pz HOW AWESOME THAT WOULD BE !!!!! I would Bring back NIGEL to the mix as well !!!!! Now THAT would RULE... Just like The good 'ol FREECASTER Days !!!!
Love Ben’s energy for the sport and how engaging these videos are. Never stop.
The ability as a fan to watch it and support the riders we aspire to has certainly changed yes! Paywalls,athletes having to surrender footage,UCI and WHOOP, do not understand (or maybe care) about the fans.
Absolutely. I paid GCN last year. Not doing it this year with FLOSPORTS. this will be the first year I have not watched DH since freecaster
They def don't care at all about the fans, I don't know who's actually watching their crap but actual downhill fans certainly aren't and i cant imagine the general public are either, they have created something neither party wants..
Wait, what's going on exactly? I'm outta the loop on this one
@@Ferrari255GTOthe UCI took the AMAZING free broadcast on the Red Bull TV app and pay walled it with a drastically inferior broadcast on their chosen platforms for the 2023 season and beyond. Plus they lied and said Discovery+ subscribers would have access. Nothing but a board deciding their dividends were more important than fans and products.
@@Ferrari255GTO looks like a different carrier this year (in Canada at least). I subscribed to them last year to watch the TDF and it was shit. No audio for half the race, or a lovely squelching sound… I ended up canceling it because it was ridiculous how bad it was.
My daughter started racing at an age when I did not know how to ride a bike. They are learning how to ride as a reflex. all that energy management, it just feels right to them.
I would do anything do be 10 years old right now. I started racing DH in 1998. Things were very different. They would just tape out a course through the woods.aybe fill in a hole or two, but no groomed sections. And the bikes were crazy bc it was such a new sport.
I'm so glad DH has started, and I get to see all of these videos done by Ben. But my most favorite part is one of the members from my favorite team (Frameworks) won the first Jr race of the season! Atta boy Asa!!
The proliferation of bikepark lift systems worldwide has had a major influence on the progression. Ive seen towns with new bike parks where the kids in a year or 2 are turning heads. Emtb is going to have an effect going forward as well. More vert = more progression
Absolutely the best analysis of riders and races
Track was definitely a worthy track , loved the changes.
I do think it's time DH dumped the UCI and went alone and becomes more rider and industry driven.
Also needs to be more Privateer friendly again.
Exacly @BenCathro and @pinkbike - see You in Poland!!!
🎉🎉 Another Ben-Special 🎉🎉
Love ya Ben your energy is electric
Downhill racing is relatively young compared to other sports, that's why its exciting seeing rider development and tech
Young,are you mental,Dh is at least 30 years old
@@elvislad that's very young for a sport haha. Some olympic sports are hundreds if not thousands of years old...
@@elvislad exactly, its relatively new :)
Cathro and those boots…lol Curb stompin the heck out of that soft spot lol Guy’s a trail wizard!
The info in a SINGLE TAKE!! 👏
It's cool watching someone not put a foot/wheel wrong, because they are nursing an injury, and to convert that into something smooth and fluid, and fast, is really cool to see
Unless they remove the paywall and stop confiscating footage this sport is dead, how many kids have money to watch….? they are the future of the sport and if you deny them access they will quickly lose interest and move on to something else.
Only Red Bull has the overall size and skill to put up a competitive DH series and keep it going into the future.
what the paywall on bikes???
The sport matures nicely! Thx for the clear explanations, each generation learns from the previous ones
Ben Cathro 🎉. the only reason I’m watch racing in Fort William, knowledgable, enthusiastic, and funny. Great Job👍
Bem you are amazing.
I cannot imagine DH without your insight.
Thankyou thankyou!
Simply the best!
I love Ben, this dude is just such a pleasure to watch!
u guys are legends
As a fan I keep thinking DH is dead at the moment thanks to UCI clowns… thank you for doing everything to keep it alive Ben👊 awesome wee vid that.
Ben ROCKS
Ben, I love your videos. It's great that you share the wealth of knowledge you have about riding and these events.
I've been riding since you were wearing diapers, but I learn something about riding everytime I watch your videos.
Looking forward to Poland.
Do you have a Patreon or a similar subscription service? I would definitely pay for some more content.
definitely liked it
Awesome summary!
Thanks Ben! Love the content....cant wait to see the next race in Poland. Why is there no more races in the States? Do you think there will be a venue that will bring racing to the States in the near future?
Love this guy
Best track and rider analyst in the game.
Awesome to have you back, sweet insights as always! But 👻 pretty please 🙏🏼 🥺
Loved this guy since day1
Before PB
Deeecent 👌
F great work, thank you !!!
Let's not forget that many of today's juniors had access to bike parks growing up. That means they get tons more experience by the time they reach their late teens compared to someone who had to pedal up, or even car drop most of their youth.
Pumped for new how to bike - been very helpful 🎉🎉
Sure would be nice to be able to watch the racing where I live...
Good Ben, as usual...
Cathro in Poland is gonna be legendary :)
Nice one Ben!
Still HATE that DH is not on RedBullTV anymore. Haven't watched a single race in 2 years.
It’s all gonna change substantially next year.
@@user-qo2uc1ug6f let's hope so
World cup needs ben cathro more than anything
This man gives off Francis bourgeois energy level vibes 😂👍
Finally, Fort William content worth watching, damn you UCI and your rubbish coverage 🤣
NOBODY'S gonna talk about that poetic page in the beginning on "story of the race"?! Pause for sec and read it all 0:22 because that was amazing
Bring back Snowshoe!!!!!
YESSSSS!!!!!! What the heck were they thinking by taking Snowshoe out of the lineup?!
Or the Kamikaze!
@@Twitch0331 such a great venue for spectating
i still havnt figured out how to watch it yet
So what you mean to say is that the juniors grew up watching Cathro videos, so now they are heaps fast.
That first crash was hilarious…. It’s a fact of all racing the younger guys are always faster.
I feel like the adaptable suspension is a game changer (top 3 all running it)
No comment on Troy almost winning?
ohhhhhh woooooow💣💥
Thanks for the well rounded coverage and enthusiasm! Just tried watching the UCI coverage and it was very dull. Think I will stick to trusty Pink bike from now on
I would watch substantially longer videos of thorough entire event breakdown. I’d pay for it from such excellent presenters as BC. Why isn’t this out there??? Where do I send my subscription money???
4:50 caught me off guard. Lol
This was the story of the junior races, what about the elite races?????
Is this the story of the race? Or story of Asa Vermette?
We get it. Skin suits!
Asa is the new Jackson goldstone
Same winners as last year but yeah it's changing🙄 UCI selling out all of us that watched on Red Bull TV 2 years ago is the only major change. So in recap losing fans is the only real MAJOR change.
Downhill is fucked with the uci in charge. How good would it be for all the riders to strike like they did in the slopestyle.
Is it just me or did this course walk turn into a cheeky stretch session for Cathro?🤔 #sumosquat #deeplunge
I’m 70 and I can’t explain why but every generation gets better than the previous!
It's just shared knowledge mate, same as everything else the human race has achieved.
Ben, you ask yourself why Juniors get better? Yes it’s knowledge training guiding and numbers. and why are those? Because of Ben Castros out their, whose fever, knowledge, and ability to explains makes this sport passionable to so many of us…. And we want our partners and kids with us, and we pay for trainer, clubs, youthsports… long story short: it is you who is making this sport better! Thank you Ben! 4 for commentating your tits off 😂
Are we not talking about how Asa was 0,589s up on the fastest elite rider in split 3?!!
Yes. Go commentate?
Why is no one in the industry talking about Thibut Daprela leaving Canyon
I bet this video gets more views the the paywall'd finals!
Morhpic resonance
0:14 "I can go lower!"
I used to never miss a race. Not the case anymore. DH MTB is no longer accessible to all.
HOW DO WE MAKE A NEW FORMAT WHERE BEN CATHRO PRESENTS THE RACES AND ROB WARNER/ELIOT HEAP DO THE COMMS, AND IT'S FREE?
C'mon hive-mind there must be a way 🤓🤓🤓
I love Ben. But can't help but feel extremely underwhelmed with the Pinkbike videos after the first WC of the year. There has been so many stories, both good and bad and no one even mentioned them. So many riders didn't even make through Quali or Semis. No mention of them. Some first time Elite riders did super well. No mention of them either. Some small private teams outperforming the big budget teams. Not a single word on it. Focus less on corners, lines and other nerdy things. Focus on what or who makes the racing exciting - the riders! With Fox Dialed gone, official broadcast being terrible, you have such an amazing opportunity to tell the story of the sport!
Agreed. So much missing here, wtf. Coverage of the sport in a big decline.
Wyntv should upload soon 🤙
1 more reason for youth is they immediately start on the latest technology so have more time and ability to learn it from that level rather than start learning on the bikes we had in the 1990s.
Newsflash. Nobody is paying the money they want to watch these races live…
But what’s the story with Elites?
I'm especially stoked on how I paid $230 CAD and didn't get to watch semis 😂
I'd say ask Steve or Aaron about how the tracks have changed. I've noticed a lot less pedalling these days.
Buying stocks in Asa atm
I would of loved to have watched it but the coverage was terrible. BRING BACK REDBULL!!!
Where is this being streamed for this year? Couldn’t find it anywhere
No free live streams are available, and in most countries it's Eurosport / Discovery Plus. I think Pinkbike had an overview somewhere about the various countries and what's available there.
@@sp00n thanks mate, cant wait to sp00n with ya
Ben doesn’t bumble. He rails.
The bumbling tech editors want to be Ben when they grow up
polska gurom!!!
Imaging motocross bikes would be one by one on the track, yes why they dont do DH of 10 in a row it would be more fun to the public
Where in the Poland, what is in the poland ? I am from SLovakia and wants to go there!
The next DH race is in Szczyrk (Poland), probably a relatively short drive for you.
Enjoid Bens reporting very much. Thanks. What a professional difference to al this neurotic GN$% channel BS.
shame, that at the other end the UCI is killing it by putting it behind a pay wall, and making the broadcast that IS there - worse. Semis were not even on. Ended up watching live timing on PB. Was also disappointed by the course taping this year - spectators are pushed further and further away from the track.
the dark woods swallowed.........???
oh was there a downhill race? i thought they stop doing downhill competition coz of low income
are you living under a rock?
@@salome8735sarcasm?
@miyui9269 GFY troll
@miyui9269
ok troll
‘Correspondant’? Je vois que Ben a déménagé en France.
Is William a Scottish name?
Shit without the 4X.....
Who cares when theres no good coverage or even an easy way to watch it.
Centrifugal force isn't a real force.
Had to stop watching the UCI coverage (it’s awful)- looks like this is the only decent coverage of the World Cup dh !
Look at bike tech… 20 years ago bikes needed strength to play with, strength kids/women couldn’t compete w the elites… todays bikes practically ride themselves 😊😊😊 that plus non stop internet knowledge = i used to wear out vhs tapes for hours they see 4000 different techniques and inspiration in ten minutes… We rode on rough hiking trails, they ride in purpose built bike parks w shuttles.. different games ! Progress! Grip it n rip it 🎉
Bens great!! But skin suits in downhill 😂😂😂😂😂😂. Give me a break.
DH was and is always about pay to win.... prove me wrong.....
I’m not sure if the title is correct or relevant it should’ve been the Asa Vermette show that’s all he talked about I’m sick of it already