Racing Blind | Pinkbike Academy Season 2 Episode 6
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- čas přidán 24. 11. 2021
- This time on Pinkbike Academy the contestants face a blind race run down one of the gnarliest trails at Big White. Who has the ability to think on their feet and not throw it all away? Watch and find out.
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Who’s your secret male I wonder 😉
Im so upset with you guys! Many Kids watch your shows and this is a Double Black Trail. Atleast Require them to wear Elbow Pads. Pro or not a mistake here is costly.
@Flynn Bruen I agree
@@lossantoscity3249 why? It’s not required anywhere, knee guards yes (as cam showed us). Full face, and 4 out of 5 times some back protection.
Enforcing elbow pads is like Enforcing headgear in Rugby. Yes it’s added protection…. But do we really all need it?
@@lossantoscity3249 Don't think any kids are out there riding double black diamonds without common sense! Jokes aside, they were wearing all the required safety equipment. They can choose to wear more if they want to, but it's not a necessity.
Cam hurts himself badly, flats for a loss, and acts like nothing happened!! What an absolute example of an inspirational athlete. Thanks Cam!
Cam is the best to hang around for sure! He is the type of guy that would help those in need even when not knowing them! Inspiration! Thanks, CAM!
I'm gutted for him, cause he was too much of a pro to show it!
Badly? Seriously?
Did someone sabotage his tire. Why no tire inserts or sealant?
I suspect he’ll get some support after this. Ben of the previous season got a lot of support from commencal to race in Canada.
Cam: I don't finish a run so it makes sense.
Cody: My pants are too tight and it's not fair.
Don’t forget his pillow
🤣🤣🤣
Considering Alaina was almost eliminated 2 weeks ago and it was a mechanical issue that put Cam off I'm really surprised It was him that's going home. It should've been Alaina.
Alaina has won events though. I think Cam has been 3rd or worse in everything do far.
@@andrewcockburn7484 yeah but she’s only ‘OK’ when you put her on a bmx track lol, and considering it’s an mtb competition, cam is a much better all round rider
@@cumulonimbus1914 I agree with that but the compeition is contrived in the first place. If they really wanted to find the fastest Enduro riders they would just take them to an actual race I week 1, eliminate everyone but the fastest two and then pick whether they wanted a male or female rider in the second video.
It’s gonna be Alaina’s turn next week tho
i know right
When Christina said they were looking for the whole package, I was for sure Alaina was getting sent home. I think Cam has much more of an overall package than she does. Pun intended.
That is awful 🤣
Soooo true...
fax
That’s fair, but it was pretty obvious that, even if not by much (except on the whole being a 10/10 lad) he’s been behind, or rather, Bradley are Emmet are consistently ahead.
I think they just went with cam so there is a bit more room in the female side, to compete and take into account, and have a full on 4 episode fight between the two remaining males, while the female group sorts itself over time.
@@JuanPalomoM that's also fair and I agree, but at the same time Cams personality alone was worth enough to keeo him in in my opinion
PinkBike: “Fitness is critical.” “4,5, even 6 stages in one day.” “Fitness blah blah fitness blah physically challenging…”
Also PinkBike: “Let’s get rid of the fit guy and keep the least fit person in the entire group.”
Not PinkBike: “WTH?”
Gotta take the best athletes not just the ones who finish races with slow times...
It is sexism. But you are brainwashed to think males and females are the same.
@@mtnbikerva1 what are you talking about
@@filipsimek1459 Here in the USA we have politicians, media, and “educators” that brainwash weak minded people into ignoring biology/their eyes/sense of touch and smell, into believing males and females are the same. We even have males pretending to be females destroying female sports by stealing females awards, etc. At least a couple times females have had their facial and or cranial bones broken fighting in the ring against males pretending to be females! The left here is insane! They support looter’s, rape , murders, child molestation, arson, destruction of all that is good. We just had a guy RITTENHOUSE, that was helping people medically and fighting the arson during another “peaceful protest” of Democrats/leftist, etc. While he was helping people and businesses the “peaceful protesters” tried to murder him. RITTENHOUSE defended himself and killed 2 of the attempted murders. One was a pedophile and both were very bad criminals with records. As far as I know non of the murders/looters/rapist/muggers/Democrats/bad people were prosecuted. The media and even our senile puppet President creepy Joe Biden supported the evil over good. Fortunately RITTENHOUSE was found not guilty of all accounts! As usual the Democrats used it as a reason for more destruction, riots, looting, etc. the Democrats called him a white supremacist! He KILLED ZERO BLACKS! All were white as*holes!
We just had a black guy Darrell Brooks Jr. is the registered sex offender with two open cases and an extensive criminal history who is now charged with five counts of first-degree intentional homicide in the Waukesha Christmas parade rampage Wisconsin that left 60 people injured.
The 39-year-old Brooks, a felon many times over, was identified by Waukesha Police Chief Daniel Thompson at a press conference on November 22, 2021, as the suspect in the tragedy. Thompson said Brooks was driving the red SUV that plowed into the parade participants, a scene captured in graphic videos; he had been involved in a “domestic disturbance” not long before he is accused of driving into the holiday parade route and left that scene before police arrived.
So was he called a black Supremacist or racist? Was this classified as a hate crime, no. If It had been a white guy it would’ve been classified all this.
@@mtnbikerva1 wtf are you on, no one is even talking about this... no one ever said guys and girls are the same in sports, bro no one asked you to rant about a totally unrelated things. we are not talking about whether female and males are equal in sport, we are not talking about trans athletes, riots, or fucking politics in general. people like you are the reason why the USA is seen in such negative light, no one asked so shut up and stay there in the USA instead of this comment section dude
Bradley being that close to a local on a blind race is extremely impressive
He wasn't even close to Emmet on this track
@@joshtp1234 Considering Bradley was actually riding blind on a double black rated trail, 8 seconds is not really something to scoff at. Yes 8 seconds isn't close in an enduro race (and certainly not for downhill), but you have to consider that it's highly possible Emmett has ridden this track multiple times before, as he is a local to the mountain. It's not exactly a fair comparison.
@@wumbobo facts. hope bradley wins, he deserves it
@@wumbobo that's all conjecture, results speak for themselves.
@@joshtp1234 Except they don’t in this case. You must lack a lot of critical analysis skills when it comes to situations with ambiguity. Honestly, do you not see a problem with having a local rider race somebody who has never ridden the track before? I'm not arguing that Emmett didn't win that day, but you can't expect such a result from a blind run and you can't really compare them. Would you not agree that it would've been better had they raced down a brand new purposely-built track?
Cam is the type of person we should all strive to be! Such a nice guy, showed humility in his exit.. hope he achieves great things!
You can't send a rider home over a mechanical if they are trying to find the best rider... Bit rough.
"Cam, we'll give you another chance because both secret pros also got... DNF."
that would be fair.
Right - how ridiculous to send him home because of a DNF when NEITHER secret pro finished the course.
Lots of out of whack decisions. One of the strongest females was removed then now another competitive male was removed because of a mechanical, he didn't go down like that secret pro that they've shown. A mechanical.
I would love an episode where Emmett isn’t on his home turf. It’s so tight between him and Bradley that this home advantage is real.
I found it super odd they chose him in the first place considering this is what he normally rides. Can this really be called a blind race?
Yeah it’s not blind if he’s rode it before. Bradley would be faster than him if this was held in nz
I don't think 8 second difference is close in a race.
Honestly, even if they rode a different area Emmett would still prevail.
Or find a wet day and watch cam destroy them both
I know that we don’t really see everything, but as a couch spectator, it’s a bit baffling to me that they chose Cam to go home. Don’t get me wrong Alaina seems like an awesome rider, but she’s consistently in the back in areas that matter. I think her fitness level is just not on par yet.
Its quite obvious that he is in the back of the guys.. hes a great guy though
Why would she not be training fitness before coming on the show? Like right when she applied? It's not like they don't have a heads up they're selected.
Cam is a class act. There is only one winner in a race but as an older rider I get inspiration from a rider with experience that has stayed in the game
But how will I know the quality of the pillows now Cody has gone?
LMAO
What about the sizing of the pants?
Cam such a humble athlete, he is who everyone needs to be GREAT JOB!
Cam get sent home, takes it mostly courageously, plus HE comforts other people after the race.
In my opinion, even though his times are always behind Bradley and Emmett, he's the one who all of them should be learning from. He was and still is my pick for this seasons winner.
Great job Cam, this won't be as half as interesting without you!
full package - saving the person with no fitness... lol
Pinkbike logic
Emmet looks so smooth he looks slower, but you knows he’s flying. Flo looks more like the guys on the bike, just another level from the others. Alaina just doesn’t look prepared fitness wise. Mechanicals happen, fitness should be a given.
To be fair, Laura is really strong and fast as well. Only about 2 seconds slower than Flo is not a lot, especially if you take into account that Flo was already a couple of times in the Top 10 at the Enduro world series
@@daylight31415 I’m not saying Laura’s not fast at all. In fact she’s one of my favorites on the show. Flo still just looks like she’s a few tics better. A different level right now. More refined. 2 seconds is quite a bit of distance at 20mph. That’s a pretty good gap in time trial style racing when races are lost in tenths and hundredths.
@@dcasandman to be honest, Flo looked like she knew the track by heart. ;)
Flo is a guy man
You guys gonna send home the two secret pros since they DNF’d as well? Lol…
Pretty sure the secret pros are Gully and Christina, who you can't really send home! ;)
HOW TF DO YOU SEND HOME CAM BEFORE ELAINA, SHES BEEN AT THE BOTTOM FROM THE FIRST EPISODE AND SHE IS TILL IN IT??????
I thought kyra was going home for sure
Agreed
Cam such a chill cool and awesome athlete and all around dude. Awesome attitude!
Wait until they see him in the wet
Can we celebrate Cody being gone without it being a spoiler yet? 🥳
Makes us from u.s. look like wine a#!'s. No hate ,but they made the right choice.
@@JP-kq3lk no worries, I have friends all over the world and most people are awesome with more in common than you might originally think. In no way does Cody represent your entire country :)
Three minutes in and nobody complained about the pillows or being at high elevation... this is going to be the best episode yet
Until they eliminate the wrong dude
Cam is such a good sport. Good things coming his way, for sure
maybe they could pick him up as a presenter …
Cam matched both secret pros. Clean sweep.
This is how you go home positive and strong. For me this was the episode that should have no elimination.
Yes totally agree
Cameron’s crash was also an amazing save - I don’t know how he didn’t fly off the bike - wild runs by all happy Turkey Day!!
the fact that the secret pros both DNF 😂😂
"We need to consider the complete package" then decide to keep the rider who has shown NONE of the skills needed for an Enduro race. Checks out
Neither secret pro finished... did you also send them home and inform their sponsors? The decision-making on elimination routinely lacks any clear logic.
The pros got DNF, so I think a DNF shouldn’t count for any rider. With that said, Alaina has been the slowest and the least conditioned for enduro. But hey, she can do jumps nicely, and gets blown away by her competition, so she stays! Sorry for the spoiler!
Cam definitely had a fantastic attitude after elimination. Even encouraged Alaina to not be down on herself. Such a positive person, I wish him success in his future endeavors.
Cameron - you're a gent and took the elimination in a very noble way, great comments to the group at the end.
What a guy Cam is. Inspirational. The ownership he takes is amazing. Hats off to him.
It would be cool to see some BTS from this when the series is finished
Well
they should send the pros home too! 😂
You know Emmett has done that track before, so not blind for him, the fair thing would have been to let them see the track to decide on the best lines for them before hand.
Cam = future PB presenter?
I´d not like acting as a presenter for someone who treats me that way. Sending Cam home was nor sport driven but a personal thing.
Cam is such a leader and positive guy. He still shows grace and leads the group even after being eliminated.
Cannot believe they sent Cam home after giving a whole rant about enduro racing fitness and looking for the "whole package". Good luck Cam, you were absolute class!
Ngl, I’m kinda glad Cody went home cause his attitude was terrible and all he did was complain and make excuses
Like everyone, I was glad Cody went last week. But, I’m now also a bit upset he’s gone because he laid the drama on so thick 😂
@@Willjcbaker fr fr
Facts. I’d LOVE to have an opportunity like this…what?!? PILLOWS?!? Boi ain’t no way boi…ain’t no way
Alaina definitely should have gone. Cams much close to the boys than Alaina is to the girls. The fact neither pro put a time down says a lot, you can’t hold a puncture against him.
Props to Cam for his integrity and killer attitude all the way to the end. Somebody should pick him up.
What a load of bollocks why are they keeping the BMX rider who has no stamina and is way behind. But let go a guy who had a puncture but was only 2 seconds of the pace at the split.
Bloody fokin 'ell, I agree with ya, mate. lol, I seriously do agree though. So sad to see him go.
Alaina should of gone home cam is just unlucky
Send Cam home for a DNF when both Pros did the same?
I hope Pros go home.¡
Why am I even watching this after they eliminated Tori... bruh.
Cam gets sent home for a mechanical, and acts like it was all his fault? Cam is truly inspirational!! 🤘🤘🤘
The difference in losing between Cam and Cody, wow 🤯
Cam "I still get to ride bikes". What an absolute professional. Good luck to you brother. Hard to decide between you and Tori for this season's Addison. Heart of a lion my dude.
Cam giving a lesson in British Class and on how to bow out.
Feels a lot like this week should have been one of them "oooh we gonna let you go with this one but we're keeping it in miind" type of decisions.
He's Scottish mate
“That’s racing, innit?” Cam is an inspiration for mtb and life
Respect for staying on the bike. That tire blowup in exactly that spot can be painful.
Cam's positivity is contagious. Instead of talking to everyone on mistakes he did, he just kind of refreshed everyone and even joked about the bike. Such a legend.
Cam, you are a true gentleman and your spirit is exemplary 👍🏻
Can’t believe how much more I enjoyed watching this weeks episode without having to put up with Cody’s skin crawling antics 🤣🤣
Cam, your attitude and intentionality with your fellow competitors is an inspiration.
Cam is a top drawer rider and competitor. Love to spend a day hitting laps with him.
Cam is the best to hang around for sure! He is the type of guy that would help those in need even when not knowing them! Inspiration! Thanks, CAM!
The music in this episode was so epic. It had me on edge when they were doing their race runs.
Yeah what was the song plainying in the men's race run?!?
I find it baffling that you sent Cam home before Alaina. Sure, Alaina is a good rider, and it’s great she’s made it this far, but she is not anywhere near the level of a pro. Cam has been up there, there’s no way to tell but maybe he could have beat bradley this race since Bradley was so far off the back. You guys consistently make the wrong decisions about who to send home and it’s honestly making this hard to watch.
Blind run but we’re at Emmets home track. Blind for some maybe
cameron overall was the most honest person off the group most thoughtful most caring and even though he was last he should have been another try
Cam's a boss and a badass athlete so props to him
Loving having the mechanic this season. He's so great. 👌
Such a good episode 👏 Cam, most humble guy🙌
Cam is such a good sport, oh my god! He completely surprised me with his positive attitude no regrets full speed ahead to the new goals! Very likable as well!
Well this is the second time they sent the wrong person home. Who are these judges?
Shitty decision there IMO. Sending someone home for a mechanical when there are people there who are completely below the fitness level... Nah.
Sad to see papa Cam go, but his crash + emmet and bradley are also consistently ahead of him, even if by a small margin.
Nice to see he took it in stride, truly a class act!
We would see the times change in the wet. Cam sees sun once a year and its only on the news
Likability, inspirational, great attitude, team player, all round ability. I think Cam ticked all the boxes. Flo’s reaction said it all.
Oh dang! What a classy guy you are Cam!!!!
Bravo Cam! What a gent and amazing athlete.
love, love, LOVE Cams attitude!
The local surely had a massive advantage this episode, tbh for the whole season
Edit: Also, the secret pros got a practise run? On a blind race?
Ooooooh man I'd love to see Cam come back as host or something for Pink bike like Tom. He's such such positive good dude. As far as overall winner my money is definitely on Flo. She's just the full package & a total badass! 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
Two judges calmly list the merits of the bottom two riders. Host: "This is by far our most spirited discussion yet."
Flo has flow for the win!
Cam is good man
Now there’s a proper attitude win or lose. Good effort Cam.
They need to do this competition in the fall and move around BC so they get some mud days in. On the world stage there aren't too many dry sandy races. BC has all sorts of terrain and conditions, it would be a better gauge of a rider to see them race in all those conditions. Of course they'd have to find more sponsors since obviously Big White is helping putting this on. Hopefully for next season they can do that. With the audience growing, that wouldn't be out of the question.
Women's secret pro crashed and hit the ground. Christina has whats looks like a fresh bruise and cut on her thigh. Any way the footage of the crash was kinda cool because you can clearly tell the rider has skills when it comes to crash as safe as possible :D
This show is so beautiful, ty. I might have cried a few times.
Watching on the way home from Thanksgiving vacation. The music was epic for such a showdown!!
Hell of a guy that Cameron. 👏
Hey Cody. This is how you behave.
Cam, hats off sir
Wow great show y’all 🤘🏼💗 my first time watching so gonna go start from the start!
I really gotta say, Flo is such a beast. Always a strong mindset, skills I don't know where she built them and tough & resilient as well. Awesome to see.
Great combo of drone/gopro footy
the best show ever keep it up boys
🤠
If they make a bring one back … definitely Cam is the one to bring back.
A drinking game where you have to take a shot every time they say “BMX background”
Sick Riding Everyone!! Great video Pinkbike!! Sad to see Cam go away!!
So nice to not here a diva the entire episode for the first time all season. Made the whole thing more bike focused for me.
My favorite show,yessssss 💪💪💪💪
I'm shocked that both of the secret pros dnf. I'm loving cams attitude. Always keeping a mile on his face. Sad to see him go
Cam is total class.
He was the most friendly guy out there, it's such a shame, I'm even a little bit sad :'( , but it's the game.
Cam - absolute gent! awesome rider
Cam’s got such a great attitude! Earth needs more people like that!
Well done Cam! Classy guy!