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Lorraine Blancher Interview

Jan. 20, 2011, 3:32 p.m.
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Accompanying Lorraine's interview are some of the best freeride shots I've ever seen of a female rider.

The girl shreds.

Have a look here and see if you disagree...

Jan. 20, 2011, 4:53 p.m.
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Those shots are amazing!
Great interview too :)

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Jan. 20, 2011, 5:05 p.m.
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full res of that third shot would make a wicked desktop

We don't know what our limits are, so to start something with the idea of being limited actually ends up limiting us.
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Jan. 20, 2011, 5:23 p.m.
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"Is there a female freerider who shreds harder than Lorraine?"

I guess Eamo is #2 now….?

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Jan. 20, 2011, 6:31 p.m.
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I love Lorraine! Great to see an article about her on here.

Jan. 20, 2011, 9:52 p.m.
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I had her as a coach on my second day at SGC. She definetly knows how to break down the mechanics of doing something of not only how to do it, but also how you are currently doing it and how to fix it. She was great to ride with.

total scam. he put food before beer.

Jan. 20, 2011, 11:57 p.m.
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"Is there a female freerider who shreds harder than Lorraine?"

I guess Eamo is #2 now….?

nice !

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Jan. 21, 2011, 6:59 a.m.
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Marcie Shatula shreds harder.

Great article though.

Jan. 21, 2011, 9:56 a.m.
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Rachel Atherton ?

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Jan. 21, 2011, 12:59 p.m.
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Lorraine has been going at it harder and longer than any girl I know.

Comparing her to Marcie is pointless. Marcie is a ripper for sure and keeps it low key. She is not alone, these days they are everywhere.

Lorraine is out there coaching/racing and generally showing the ladies a great example. She is getting props here for the work she does. Riding for yourself is cool and all, but that's all it is.

The young girls need riders like Lorraine and Marcie to look up to.

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Jan. 21, 2011, 1:01 p.m.
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Lorraine was DH National Champ when Rachel Atherton was like 10 years old. I'm sure if she dedicated herself back to racing she could be within a pretty reasonable time of the female Atherton.

Lorraine is our Leigh Donovan.

Props kiddo!

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Jan. 21, 2011, 1:18 p.m.
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Yes! We're going on one of the pura vida trips and couldn't be more stoked! Looking forward to trying to keep up to you on the trails Lorraine!

Jan. 21, 2011, 2:34 p.m.
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I'd love to go ride in Costa Rica one day …

I always enjoy the articles about female riders - learning about them and from them!

I have no filter …

Jan. 22, 2011, 2:07 a.m.
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Sweet interview and pics! Lorraine is just one of the coolest and best people you'll know. Hand's down. The fact that she shreds harder than you might be a tough pill to swallow for some…haha.

EB

Jan. 22, 2011, 12:09 p.m.
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Awesome interview, and amazing pictures. Always good to see girls killing it! Keep up the good work Lorraine

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