Olympics MTB Course Video
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Really really dissapointed with this, I thought one of the purposes of the olympics was to "sell" facilities and experiences to tourists. This "track" is not what mountain biking is about.
It should have been held at an established centre a bit further north or in wales. At least that way you would have a fan base willing to travel to pay £20 - 40 for a ticket.
If they wanted it near London I'm sure the Chilterns or the Southern ranges of near Guilford could have provided far better terrain at a similar distance out.
As for camera coverage it would be no problem - tracking cameras in the trees are an easy set up as are high up crane cameras, and a few branches being loped to accomodate this would hardly be an issue. Just look at films like the collective and what they achieved on a miniscule budget.
I for one would much rather stand in a forest than in a field - especially if the wind picks up or if the weather is crap.
It should have been held at an established centre a bit further north or in wales. At least that way you would have a fan base willing to travel to pay £20 - 40 for a ticket.
If they wanted it near London I'm sure the Chilterns or the Southern ranges of near Guilford could have provided far better terrain at a similar distance out.
As for camera coverage it would be no problem - tracking cameras in the trees are an easy set up as are high up crane cameras, and a few branches being loped to accomodate this would hardly be an issue. Just look at films like the collective and what they achieved on a miniscule budget.
I for one would much rather stand in a forest than in a field - especially if the wind picks up or if the weather is crap.
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WD Pro":sf9a1cnb said:Good or bad - I have applied for tickets ...The more you winge and dont want to go, the higher the chance I have of getting them
Carry on now ...
WD
Since it has such great media coverage as it's open an flat with a few bricks thrown in, i'll be sat comfy at home watching the other side. (unless there are some pretty cyclists riding).
To be fair, the runners run around an oval track, the roadies ride around an oval track, the swimmers swim up and down a rectangluar tank ...
Why should XC MTB be any different to other sterile manmade environments for sports...
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oh dear oh dear oh dear............ :shock:
my god! what total ***** ***** ****** designed that??????
on the plus side, the pic/vid quality for the drift hd 170 cam is mega! best mate's got 1 in helmand at the mo......... may have to borrow it & the 32gb card!
my god! what total ***** ***** ****** designed that??????
on the plus side, the pic/vid quality for the drift hd 170 cam is mega! best mate's got 1 in helmand at the mo......... may have to borrow it & the 32gb card!
FluffyChicken":2iu84hbl said:WD Pro":2iu84hbl said:Good or bad - I have applied for tickets ...
Carry on now ...
WD
(unless there are some pretty cyclists riding)
It's the ladies race we have applied for ...
(Its just fell better with our 'wish list' )WD
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