Was cool meeting ed and Billy up valleys. Also good chat on this podcast. The tips do really help. Can we have a challenge type vid on the compound again soon please 🤌
The system doesn't wana see people happy....that's why they will never promote hard enduro....as a new rider it's the best sport ever! I cnt even explain it..the big names defo need to try push it more
Interesting thoughts about the Valleys extreme. The Tough one extreme enduro used to be a fantastic event , brilliant to watch , great atmosphere, you could walk the whole track . A world round there would be 🤯 good , other than the parking issues .
Good to see you boys again back at it with another banging pod cast How about next the guests been both junior world champions the brightmoor boys..Mitch and ash Been good to hear there stories as world champs 🤙
Great show, kit was ideal…been trying to find out about body armour, glad you said about full zip one being restrictive, recently changed to chest/back only- much better.
Camped at Erzberg and Walters arena in tents, weather was the same too, had snow on the tent in Erzberg! Only packed t shirts! Didnt see any other tents at walters arena, not the nicest ground to sleep on.
Also did my ACL wearing knee braces. Recently I found out I can squeeze the bike much harder without the braces on. So I'm undecided again, lol Best boot for enduro (for me) is one with a grippy sole and maybe a flexible ankle. Since pushing the bike is a common thing.
Interesting gear talk, I only just started wearing Pod braces in my 50s! Wish I had them when I first raced before wrecking my cruciates (never fixed) & now osteoarthritis, but could never afford them before & there’s not much real info out there on actual use. I’d defo suggest young Billy use them even though they aren’t a 100% guarantee. I find they slipped at first & the 2 centre knee straps have to be real tight to the point they were cutting skin, then I started using the brace socks which helps. Anyway good show again, Tommy is a funny fella with lots of knowledge & I’m sure you could elicit some funny stories from him! PS What camera does Billy use & what was the one Stan used as it sounded a cheaper option? 👍🏻
ed you and billy are a cruel lot you know tommy gets quite emotional when pushed. but tommy does have a point billy,s mrs back in south africa so billy has to strum one out ah that really did crack me up. so what does everyone think of the new you tuber only stans i think it,s brilliant and very popular.
I prefer a good set of double axis knee guards over knee braces, the braces are to restrictive and unnatural to movement but then I've never had any knee problems either so gear choice is a personal thing, a decent helmet and good boots are absolutely essential.
The Valleys round 1 was poorly supported because its in South Wales and a pain in the arse to get to. Hold it somewhere that's easier to get to up north and you'd get bigger crowds. Thanks for the tips on gear, lovin it!
The worst thing about the hard enduro championship is theres only a few of the rounds that do live coverage and they arent easy to find. The other rounds yal be lucky to find a good recap which someone has posted and redbull takes forever to upload their recaps. I think if every round of the championship had good coverage and they wer all easy accessible, even on some sort of subscription or something it would draw more people to the sport.
Don’t worry Billy you’re not the only one that’s seen MTBing and the DH World Cup becoming unwatchable. Some folk involved now that think they can make it F1.
Valley fim was a shit show it need to be a last round the wether make the January race pluses they it the first good race after after the Xmas break I'm a Valley boy lol and keep the tip coming
If it wasn't £40 on Sunday I would of gone but not when you see them for only 40 mins in total out of 3 hours very poor value when the British championship there i was only £15 for the day.
Ed totally correct , poorly advertised, terribly sign posted, no information at venue , we had to ask where to get a course map and then charged money for it after paying £65 to get into venue and course way to spread out for the spectators. Longer easier race would have been more interesting to watch .
My first hard enduro championship to watch. Was a bit underwhelming if am honest. Still had a mint weekend and weather was class but a long way from Whitley bay 🫣