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Who do you believe is the G.O.A.T. of all DH and Enduro?
I was lucky to meet him a few years ago in a race in Argentina and share a meal with him, he is super nice and humble.
it's hard to argue against cedric too. he's won a rampage and can basically do anything on a bike really well.
here's an argument for both cedric and minnaar circa 2001. nasty dirt jump skills before world champs.
the GOAT that i'd prefer to watch ride over anyone, any day of the week is mutha f*%ing sam hill though : )
For me... Sam Hill is the real legend of the sport.
But there´s a problem here... why not girls? ANd if we talk about girls... Chausson was unbeatable... simply the greatest ever. Rachael is great? Yes she is... but Anne Caro was insane. Missy Giove was nuts? Yes she was... but Anne Caro was faster.
Anyway... there are a lot of legends in the sport... Credric was the most stylish! Minnaar the biggest WC winner, super clear riding. Peaty won Worlds older than anyone.
This is a sick sport!
When it comes to Vouilloz it's a complete different deal. Despite the fact I was not supporting him back in the days -I always cheered Franck Roman-, Vouilloz was and still is the GOAT. Bat he did and still does on rock garden ...
On one simple move he creates seconds. Lucky me I've seen them all as a spectator. I will always remember some of his moves and his effortless style. How many times did Vouilloz fell when leading the worlds with a huge margin? The only rainbow jersey he lost was due to a puncture.
more 2001 goodness brines : ) stoked to have seen him in action in person. in some of the footage below, he raced dual slalom at the deer valley Norba national. he used his DH bike, reducing the travel somehow. he did really well, too.
Nico Vouilloz
Jared Graves
Though Minnaar is as good a name as any...and if this question were asked ten years from now...I'd guess he'd be right up there. He's my favorite pro at the moment--such skill, style and technique. Makes it look effortless and still has that fire burning inside.
The greatest ever... (in no order)
Graves: Dominated 4x like nobody ever did. Has won XC races. Killer enduro racer and oh yeah, has podiumed in WC DH (not sure he has a win though)
Ann Caro: If she was a guy there would be no question who the best ever DH racer was. She's dominated both DH and enduro.
Johnny T: Who else can claim top rung road racing, XC racing and DH racing? Sure, the sport has changed but his spawning of Eli only further proves how strong the two wheeled genetics are in this family
Gwinny: You can't argue his ability to find the top step. To be so consistent at this level with such little time (relatively speaking) on a DH bike is unreal. He is on track to be the best DH racer of all time.
Nico: He found seconds where nobody else could. His ability to still find the podium in Enduro at nearly 40 is equally impressive. I never got to watch him ride in person but 9/10 World Champs says something
Barel: Maybe not the best ever but he's got to be on the list.
Minnaar: I actually forgot to add him my first go around mostly cause I think its so damn obvious. On paper, he's the best ever in DH and a formidable competitor in everything he's tried (4x, Dual, DS, etc)
Think about it...
For Enduro: Give it another 10 years.
Now, best DHer to have a beer with of all time, he's certainly winning that one. Or "best ambassador of all time"... but greatest? Not by any objective measuring stick...
...it TOTAL SUPREMACY
But I think Anne Caro is even better !!!
Minnaar: three world champ titles, 18 world cup wins, three world cup overall wins, a bunch of Norba wins, and something like 70 world cup podiums in a little over 100 appearances?
The Alien: ten world champ titles, 16 world cup wins, four world cup overall wins, countless Norba wins and titles.
In short, Minnaar has raced for longer and won more. The Alien raced for a shorter period, but was completely dominant during that time. They are both great for their consistent ability to find time on tracks, in conditions, and on days where they should not be expected to succeed. They are both incredibly smart, cerebral athletes.
As for women, clearly Anne Caro. She beats guys regularly, is still racing Enduro, and holds an olympic gold medal for a completely different event, so she's like Jared Graves and Nico rolled up in one.
rock jesus... maybe in 10 years.
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