La Bresse: Headcam/Track Analysis with Lewis Buchanan

by Stu Thomson
Aug 6, 2011 at 0:00

The World Cup Downhill track at La Bresse this weekend is definitely a favorite with the riders. With fast open grass turns separated by rocky drops it brings back memories of the old school European courses of the late 90's.

Here Junior ripper Lewis Buchanan takes you down the track and talks over its challenges.

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La Bresse World Cup
Lewis on course


La Bresse World Cup
Team MTBcut rider Joe Barnes on one of the fast, open turns.


La Bresse World Cup
With the soft turns, there is some interesting decisions on what rubber to use and plenty of roost!


La Bresse World Cup
CRC/Nukeproof rider Joe Smith


Team CRC Nukeproof preparing for the first day of practice at La Bresse
View from the start line
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26 Comments

  • + 7
flag KennyKillsIt (Aug 6, 2011 at 2:32)
 I don't know, the track looks pretty boring to me.
No doubt hard, but still
  • + 3
flag RaleighVoid (Aug 6, 2011 at 3:39)
 mate its all about the retro flat out grass corners! early 90's DH ftw!
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flag Gweggy (Aug 6, 2011 at 4:31)
 I think it's way steeper than it seems to be in the video! I don't think it's like early 90's DH, way to technical for that!
  • + 3
flag KennyKillsIt (Aug 6, 2011 at 5:00)
 Oh hey Raleigh we meet again lol
Gopro lies for than my ex. I'd be pissing myself on those off camber grass sections (in rain)
  • + 1
flag RaleighVoid (Aug 6, 2011 at 5:02)
 *more than my ex...? Razz yeh me to.
  • + 1
flag KennyKillsIt (Aug 6, 2011 at 5:02)
 that's what i get for being on PB with a phone lol
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flag RaleighVoid (Aug 6, 2011 at 5:05)
 cant wait to have a lazy hangover sunday with the world cup!
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flag KennyKillsIt (Aug 6, 2011 at 5:06)
 Hell yeah, I'll be hung up in the basement, surrounded by bike shit, the wc and some brewskies
Hater will hate how loud I'll play it
Pimp
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flag dirtjumper771 (Aug 6, 2011 at 8:41)
 theres a headcam of gee pinning it down the course on contours site... holy shit its fast. the course doesnt seem gnarly until u realize how fast their going
  • + 2
flag KennyKillsIt (Aug 6, 2011 at 9:25)
 Dude, link it please! Big Grin
  • + 4
flag KennyKillsIt (Aug 6, 2011 at 10:53)
 I hereby withdraw my comment about the track looking boring Eek
  • + 1
flag downhill-jack (Aug 6, 2011 at 11:07)
 la field
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flag nick470 (Aug 9, 2011 at 9:31)
 who else thinks pinkbike should do more of these? I find it super informative to see what lines pros choose, and love being able to identify what they did well and what they messed up in their runs... helps me with my own riding
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  • + 4
flag thewho07 (Aug 6, 2011 at 2:12)
 Sickness!
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flag cherouvim (Aug 6, 2011 at 9:10)
 This track analysis was so much better than the previous ones with the constant and unecessary camera viewpoint changes. Crystal clear and to the point.
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flag maximartix (Aug 6, 2011 at 4:07)
 Tracks look pretty good some knarly section in there, but it looks as though its only about 2mins.30 long, whats that all about?
  • + 5
flag Gweggy (Aug 6, 2011 at 4:28)
 Gee did it in 2:06mins during timed practise, so expect times to get under 2:00min in the finals!
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  • + 4
flag en-velo (Aug 6, 2011 at 1:40)
 sweeeeeeeeet
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flag billy860 (Aug 6, 2011 at 10:49)
 sweet, like the commentary
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  • + 1
flag rockyguy97 (Aug 6, 2011 at 7:41)
 Jackasses need to get out of the trail. I know it was only practice runs but really.....
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  • + 2
flag lsbl (Aug 6, 2011 at 1:07)
 Looks rad
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  • + 2
flag DaninBC (Aug 6, 2011 at 0:52)
 Sooo sick!
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  • + 1
flag PatMan69 (Aug 6, 2011 at 9:14)
 Having that NUKEPROOF t-shirt
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flag wesdadude (Aug 6, 2011 at 5:21)
 I like his shirt!
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  • + 1
flag Acek82 (Aug 6, 2011 at 1:45)
 wow
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