Igniting Italy - La Thuile Enduro World Series Recon

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The start of Stage 1, high above the finish in La Thuile. Chris Ball lin audio. -Lee Trumpore
Pre-stage one goodness. You definitely don't get tired on this liaison. Distracted? Yes. -Sven Martin
With a 1000 meter climb to start Stage 1, the Squid Squad swallowed their pride and opted for E-bikes. -Lee Trumpore
The first turns on top of stage one are open and amazing. Set up space for some tight-pinch switchbacks. -Sven Martin
Duncan Philpott stitches out, foot out! -Sven Martin<br />
Leaving Lenzerheide for the rough and wild Italian Alpes. And just like 2014, the weather is not quite sure if it is ready to welcome us. -Lee Trumpore
Troy Brosnan along with another ten or so World Cup DH racers are here this weekend. The perfect venue for them. -Sven Martin
Two solid days of rain in advance of pracitce has left the rivers swollen and the tracks thoroughly watered. -Lee Trumpore
So with Wyn, Anneke and Maes all out from injury or illness, this leaves head wrench and manager Mark Maurissen (who is 40 today) to race while Maes learns to wrench on bikes. Yes GT! -Sven Martin
It started snowing seconds after this lift selfie up to the starts of 2/4/5. Other than the big liaison to stage 1, riders will have mostly gravity on their side. -Sven Martin
Brake bleeds, big rotors and big tires are the order of the day for riders as they get prepped. -Sven Martin
Jared Graves and Curtis have been smashing the laps all over the place the last few months. Massive vert dropped and he has the scars to prove it. -Sven Martin
KrunkShox is here and getting in the spirit of the Alpes. Albeit following the Tour De France. -Sven Martin
Bar drag or head hit. Either way the loam on the stages make it perfect for both. Stage 1. Lee Trumpore. -Sven Martin
Chris Seager, EWS video Squid #2, knows how to break loose on the 'ol E-bike. -Sven Martin
Chris Ball tests the turns under Mt Blanc before the racers hit the course tomorrow. Stage 1. -Sven Martin
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Stage 5.
Top of stage five. We cut some fresh lines in for the racers on some virgin bush. -Sven Martin
Media squid self timer battle off with Mt. Blanc looming. -Sven Martin
Lee Trumpore liasoning up the incredible trail to the top of stage one. -Sven Martin
Mandatory Monte Bianco Bike Selfies from your Vital MTB reporters this weekend. -Sven Martin
Enrico Guala, the Enduro Pope, has played an awesome hand this week with the stages he has on hand for the racers this weekend. -Sven Martin
The French side of Mt Blanc from Chamonix. These sights never fail to impress no matter what the weather. -Sven Martin
Some fresh stages this year for the racers. A push (or E-bike pedal) up to stage five, super wild and parts of it have the some of the best loamy sections I have ever ridden. -Lee Trumpore
Richie's Rude's questionable choice of pit footwear.-Lee Trumpore
Sunshine and the finest Italian loam. Molto bene. -Lee Trumpore
Jared Graves. Hard as. -Lee Trumpore
Mongo wishing turbo mode wasn't disengaged on the downhills. -Lee Trumpore
Battery weight = extra downforce = roosting for days. -Lee Trumpore
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Stage 1.
#prayfordunc -Lee Trumpore
When #lightbro isn't enough Mattio Delormo travels with his own petting zoo. -Lee Trumpore
In between thunderstorms, occasional glimpses of the surrounding beauty are revealed. -Lee Trumpore
More than baguettes. Finally. -Lee Trumpore
Yes! This is why we come here. Big mountains, big views and ever-changing weather. Stay tuned for the adventure. -Sven Martin
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Views of Mont Blanc, media on e-bikes and some of the best, loam-filled trails on the EWS circuit makes La Thuile, Italy a racer favorite. Sven Martin and Lee Trumpore make us jealous...again.

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