Historically, surfers haven’t exactly been upstanding citizens. Sure, there are some, but they’re boring. Upstanding citizens, unless they’re truly exceptional, rarely make for a good story. Think of it: OJ Simpson or Brett Simpson? Jack the Ripper or Jack Freestone? Jesse James or Jessi Miley-Dyer? Crime might not pay, but it sure makes a hell of a good story. Surfing has long had a stereotype–one that the WSL is trying hard to break free from–of slacker ne’er-do-wells, interested only (in the words of the character who almost single-handedly created the stereotype) in some tasty waves and a cool buzz.
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Immediately following Vallnord, Andorra World Cup, the team packed up and headed for Lenzerheide, Switzerland for World Cup #5.
This would be the second double event (DH and XC), so once again, added spectators and action for everyone!
As most World Cup riders would agree, it would not be fair to label Lenzerheide’s purpose built World Cup track as very ‘bike park’. It may have multiple berms and man-made features, but it’s a very technical and demanding track as well. Due to the high speeds, loose terrain, and top rock garden alone, it test both rider and bike at peak levels. You do not hear many comments about the track being simple or easy. The word wild and sketchy are more often shared amongst the top downhiller’s on the planet.
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Riders: Orestes Blanco, Federico Quintana, Diego Parisi, Nicolás Sanchez, Claudio Sandoval, Santiago Arano, Gaston Sogaray, Mariano Buzzalino, Ignacio González, Agustin Glauber, Martin Ochoa, Juan Pablo Moura, Mauro Iommi, Leandro Curubeto, Julio Corpa, Homero Giuliani, Rodrigo Varela, Federico Blasco, Santiago Guerrero, Luis Montañez, Gabriel Herbotte and Adrian Sogaray
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