How good is Asa Vermette & is the junior category a waste of time?
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
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Knowing Asa personally… his future sure is bright. As you can see, he has a great role model, Neko, and already has incredible speed. What’s even better though too is he is one of the most genuine and upbeat kids I’ve ever met. Just loves to ride his bike. That’s it. His love and stoke for it is so pure and the kid is as fun to be around as it gets. I think all those things combined really turn that kid into something special. I don’t think there will be anything he won’t accomplish in his racing career. Big words to say.. but I sure do truly believe it
I've known Asa since he was wearing out Striders...you will not meet anybody more stoked to just be on a bike. You will ALWAYS run into somebody who's faster than you at some point in a racing career. Not only is he fast but Asa is the full package mature beyond his years and very level headed. He's going places and it's awesome to see him getting the recognition he deserves.
Extraordinary this aired before the Snowshoe Practice day video were your careers literally crossed paths. You doubting your desire to continue taking the risks and Asa diving intothe Rock garden as a Sweeper.
Moi Moi video that is
Funny how life plays out isn’t it
It's no rumor, Neko posted about signing until the end of his 2nd junior year.
theres a few kids from nz who are extremely fast who will be at the world cups over the next few years. two are the same age as Asa, both will be 1st year junior next year. Tyler Waite and Oli Clark. both dominated the nz national dh races last year and often had faster times than elite riders. Tyler bet Asa in the taniwha dh race at crankworx rotorua earlier this year. I'll add that tyler dominated at crankworx cairns this year aswell. 1st in pump track, slalom and dh
I worry that there is more to it than just speed. If you watch MotoGP there is a lot of maturity that goes into being in the elite level and people who come up early are often overwhelmed. I know these are 2 different sports but a 16 year old is so immature compared to a 18-20 year old. I worry that it would put too much pressure on their shoulders vs letting them relax and win and learn. What I would like to see now especially since Jrs race on diff days compared to elites maybe let them wildcard in a full race if they want and do a double header for the weekend and show their might. I would love for you to interview Jackson or Jordan and ask them what they think about coming up earlier and if they would have done it.
That's the first race that I watched him too. And it wasn't just the time but the way he did it. He's a superstar already.
I think Trek might be the team that has sign him.
ive heard that hes staying on frameworks with neko for juinors
Asa is great. You are right, hes having fun and loves riding. Its been great getting to know him. He signed up with FW for two years, such a great move as you point out
Hey dean - I just found your page a few days ago-amazing channel!!! Great job very informative
Totally agree, if your fast enough your good enough.
I honestly don't know why an exceptional rider who is 16 - or even 15 - is not allowed to race in the "Elite" class. The riders race against the clock, not against each other. The demands of getting to the World Cup venues are the same for juniors as they are for those over 18 years old. They all do track walks, practice runs, qualifying runs and race runs.... so why create an artificial distinction based solely on age when a rider is already posting times that would place him or her in the top 20 or 30 Elite riders? Last year Goldstone and Williams could have easily competed with the older riders. This year you have riders like Kuhn, Kiefer, Pinkerton, and Hauser could also qualify on a regular basis in the Elites. If Asa is as successful as a first year Junior in 2024 as it seems he'll likely be, maybe UCI will finally take a look at initiating an "exempt" list of juniors who can elect to try to qualify for the "Elite" races. It's way overdue.
Seems in other sports, the younger people go professional the earlier they burn out. The age people start shouldn't just be about outright speed/talent given the other pressures involved. Having the maturity to deal with contract/sponsor commitments, performance pressure, impact on education etc are also important.
Also, sounds like your mic gain is too high or something lately. Clipping a lot which isn't too great to listen to.
He's Jr. Jr. lol. Old enough for UCI juniors next year.