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Are there any good DHer in the US?

909 views 21 replies 19 participants last post by  Acadian 
#1 ·
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While searching for something else, I just saw the results of last years Worlds in New Zealand and was surprised to NOT find any american near the top of the standings in DH?

I thought USA would do better, being a hotspot for DH and such a big country...

:confused:
 
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#16 ·
they are out there. we have some good young talent. unfortunately, they are at a disadvantage being here in the US. all the good riders go over seas because that is where the big talent is, without the best in the world to race against you cannot get that fast. there is also a lack of sponsorship in the US for racing. the racers aren't selling bikes, the freeride guys are (or at least that is the perception).

good US riders like houseman and warren don't get the press that freeriders get like bearclaw and the rest.
 
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