I think that we'll start to see a new generation of really fast guys coming out….I think the park here in whistler is going to start to produce some real talent in the next few years….if the CCA would get smart and get a development program in place, we have junior racers who could very well be the next big things…..it's frustrating to see such a lack of resources for such a huge potential in dh racing…..
why can't Americans race Downhill
Flip,
Great point!
The problems are easily identifiable, biggest being lack of support. Europe has the development system down to a science…not just in cycling, but many sports. In Europe, it is more socially acceptable to support athletic programs, whereas in Canada we bitch and moan about our athletes being supported by the government. In cycling specifically, the sport is a fabric of society, and as someone pointed out, considered a legitimate trade in many ways.
In Aus [HTML_REMOVED] New Zealand, these countries support their athletes- both financially and with great programs. Look no further than Australian Olympic results.
Flip may be on to something…Whistler would be an ideal home base for a select group of juniors and pro DH to train. You do see some younger kids up there training now and again…I think they are Rocky Mountain affiliated. It'll be interesting if we do start seeing results ion the next few years.
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The idea of having a base in Whistler is great. The canadian government (or whoever is in charge) could also use the facilities to other sports. I dunno if Whistlers at atlitude significantly but if it athletics and then in the winter the skiers could be based there when racing north america itd be great, there is no reason Canada cant be a top country just look at Sweeden
Gar
De natta.
(or is that gracias?)
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Theres a ton of talent, but like said no one outs forth the effort of serious training teams and other things needed to preform at the highest level. Im predicting a kid Luke strobel to be really big soon. I think now hes the jr world champ or was last year and straight outa washington.
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