Ask Aaron Gwin (almost) Anything! - Live Q&A less than 1 hour away by karl-burkat

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ShaneHunter (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:20)

You are in a plane crash in the Andes Mountains, not unlike those people from the movie Alive. As such, you will be forced to consume the human flesh of the people who died on impact; this will be a terrible experience but it is the only way for you to survive. Fortunately, you did not know any of the victims personally.
Would you rather eat a dead baby, or would you rather eat a dead elderly person? Would gender play a role in your selection process? And how much would it bother you if this meat turned out to be delicious?

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mountguitars (Oct 13, 2011 at 2:07)

QOD!

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frdh (Oct 13, 2011 at 2:16) (Below Threshold) show comment

why does this comment even have close to positive props?

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jonnyqt (Oct 13, 2011 at 4:10) (Below Threshold) show comment

or if it got to the point you had to kill or be killed would you? you to survive not just for pleasure

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justincs (Oct 13, 2011 at 4:44)

THIS why some people hord little condiment packets in the glove box of their car.... honest officer i was just driving by and well the fat kid was delicious ............

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Dusterr (Oct 13, 2011 at 5:42)

What are your favorite or fastest tires and why? (:

racerx-twentysix (Oct 13, 2011 at 5:54)

Real QOD))

tdoyle1995 (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:03)

how old were you when you started riding? what did it take to get to the top?

Szlav (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:20)

I'm pree sure he's only been riding like 3-4 years... but he has a strong MX backround (I think)

bikounet (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:34)

Why did you chose Downhill instead of MX?

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DHmental (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:48)

Who would win in a fight, a gorilla or a polar bear?

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barros (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:16) (Below Threshold) show comment

One of the most stupid question I´m ever seen here in PB! It´s all about bike!

bike-ramrod (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:23)

Funny, cause it was 39 years ago today that crash happened in the Andes Mountains

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fullbug (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:25)

are you allowed to talk about something that may or may not have happened that would border on an unspecified jail sentence/restraining order that Warner and/or Gracia might have talked you into doing with them under the heavy influence of alcohol at a post race shindig? lastly, is there anything you do to your bikes that drives Monk crazy or is he just too cool to get upset ever?

DARKSTAR63 (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:56) (Below Threshold) show comment

LOL, Well thats a mildly inappropriate question...

jamesrusby (Oct 13, 2011 at 10:30) (Below Threshold) show comment

Knowingly that you do your own thing, and don't really pay much attension to other riders times. Do you indeed have any worries about the upcoming youth?

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fullbug (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:46)

c'mon Darkstar63, you know he's got stories! how bout this then...
Aaron, in a DH battle - bruce lee or chuck norris?

DARKSTAR63 (Oct 13, 2011 at 12:00)

Well, I was actually refering to the "eating human flesh" question..... but Im sure he does have stories we would like to hear Smile

maxeponken (Oct 13, 2011 at 13:42)

Hi Aaron!
Honestly, Do you enjoy training hard or is it something you do just beacuse you have to?

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stever (Oct 13, 2011 at 13:51)

Sorry, but the answer to this questions is a little too obvious, since everyone knows dead babies are delicious.

freedjdh (Oct 13, 2011 at 20:45)

Whats 73 + 42?

justincs (Oct 13, 2011 at 20:50)

Tartar sauce........ARRRRRRRGGGHHH.....let me check the glove box!!!

cole243 (Oct 13, 2011 at 21:34)

if you had race a new bike next year, (neither yeti or trek) what frame would you run? would your build stay mostly the same?

RoyalT523 (Oct 13, 2011 at 23:07)

f*ck, Marry, kill!

OK here are you choices: Tippie , Martha Stewart, and Rob warner.......get kinky!

panzer103 (Oct 14, 2011 at 19:59)

If it were were me I would, in this order. Martha Stewart, Kill Marry then F***. She couldn't say no and I don't want to live in sin. That would make Jesus cry.

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drewfis (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:14)

is this the first time god has ever favored a ginger? will it be that last?

sthompson36 (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:48)

HAhahahaha, they better ask him that...

euan-thomson (Oct 13, 2011 at 12:35) (Below Threshold) show comment

I'm sure it's written somewhere in the bible that the apocalypse will occur when god favors a ginger, 2012 IS TRUE!

lewisstp (Oct 15, 2011 at 11:18)

hahaha, neg props...... Razz

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tstep3 (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:15)

What was the reason behind your switch from a mountain bike helmet and neck brace to just a moto helmet?

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tdoyle1995 (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:06)

ever drunk baileys out of a shoe?

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suicidedownhiller (Oct 13, 2011 at 10:41) (Below Threshold) show comment

You can't move your freaking head with a neck brace, something that is very bad on steep DH courses.

HARDCOREy (Oct 13, 2011 at 13:21)

Make an assesment.

squarepantscymru (Oct 14, 2011 at 5:57)

GWIN: Do you love me, or are you playing your love games with me?

egorka (Oct 14, 2011 at 10:08)

i've read through top comments, and it made my day good.
thanks guys Big Grin

jezzah (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:05)

Ride for more than a day with a neck brace and you'll forget its even there.

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ctd07 (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:38)

Gwin, you must have been relatively unknown in the world of mx as there seems to be no record of it - how good do you think famous top mx riders like Stewart and Reed would be if they switched to dh as well? would they make the current field look like amatures or is mtb up there with the best?

bill-guitarandbike (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:49)

i was thinking the same!! good question haha tbf he did used to race bmx as a kid i think

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chakaping (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:28)

- Do you ever get annoyed by the assumption by a lot of people that MX is somehow superior to DH?

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Husky360 (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:46)

I don't think it's an assumption - MX has bigger TV coverage, more money, bigger sponsors, larger crowds, huge factory race teams... When it comes to the riding level you go harder, faster and can grab massive amounts of air time which make for spectacular videos and photos. As much as I love DH let's not be stupid about it. At the end of the day, you can't go to a sports arena to watch a DH race. Tho in some ways I think that's good.

Patrick9-32 (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:23)

You have to be just as much of a professional rider to excel at either, Gwin walking from MX into DH in 8 months was not typical. Most motorcross riders rely on their engine rather than carrying speed through corners which is essential for DH. It is not possible to say that top motorcross riders are better than top downhillers. Both are excellent riders but it is not wholly comparable. Just like Gwin doesn't win slopestyle events and Armstrong never won a track medal. It doesn't diminish either the rider or the sport.

chakaping (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:25)

Let me clarify... superior in it's demands on the rider, not in terms of profile, spectator friendliness or airtime.

Husky360 (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:56)

Put it this way - if a DH rider walks into the MX world race series and kills it, you may have a case.
It's hard to explain to people who have not ridden a MX bike or rode it how it should. MX is considered to be the one of the most physically demanding sports, from Enduro to MX - Look it up. Those who think the motor does the work for you has never ridden a MX bike. Crashing at the speeds MX riders do alone just hammers your body or kills you. As a older guy coming from MX - DH is much easier on my body IMO.

Protour (Oct 13, 2011 at 10:11)

Most moto racers don't spend their early years clipped in on a bmx bike racing the national circuit, that part of his upbringing is what separates him from other moto racers. The perfect nurturing for a DH racer.

cglasford (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:08)

Totally agree with Protour, IMO starting with BMX makes the transition to MTB miles easier! I would say that helped Gwin just as much or more then MX did. In BMX you either get it and can handle a bike or you're sh*t and you dont last plain and simple!

ctd07 (Oct 14, 2011 at 1:21)

wow please let Gwin answer! lol - I know from my own experience Moto is a waaaaaayyy more physical sport...

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karl-burkat Mod (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:28)

From a rider's standpoint, what is your take on the UCI? Are they taking DH in the right direction?

Besides having to answer thousands of questions for interviews, what's the worst thing about being a WC racer?

Knife-in-the-dark (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:34)

Excellent question, being as though his team, last I heard has not signed on to the DH1. Might make hima bit uncomfortable to comment on though.

bigburd (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:54)

Very good question !

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gavitron (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:08)

Charmin extra strong, or extra soft?

carter-hill (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:12)

do you fold or crumple your TP?

frdh (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:15)

fold for SURE

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faultlinetv (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:17)

Ya come on man. Crumpling is just a waste...

panzer103 (Oct 13, 2011 at 5:05)

Definitely fold, hands down.

eebinVr6 (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:57)

Roll over or under?

shrockie (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:20)

chicks crumple, dudes fold. period. if a dude were to crumple, there's no assurance that things won't go astray when it's go-time.. and nobody wants that..

Greenwood102 (Oct 13, 2011 at 12:17)

Frosted Shreddies or Golden Nuggets?

Colin994 (Oct 13, 2011 at 15:24)

stand sit or squat

justincs (Oct 13, 2011 at 19:49)

What is the capital of Assyria?

freedjdh (Oct 13, 2011 at 20:36)

You guys fold? I use my hand... doesn't fold too good though

Iridedirtjump (Oct 13, 2011 at 21:47)

its all about the no wipe dump hands down

Bjammin (Oct 13, 2011 at 22:31)

TP is for amateurs. I wipe with endangered llama skin suede. and I fold. of course.

ctd07 (Oct 14, 2011 at 1:22)

endagered llamas? where do you find them?

Bjammin (Oct 14, 2011 at 20:44)

the center of the earth. and they're tiger striped llamas by the way. with iridescent green eyes. and 5 legs. I don't settle or ordinary animal skin to wipe my ass with.

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kre-VIII-iv (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:38)

left or right foot forward?

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DarcyDay (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:10)

What made you want to cross over from Moto to MTB?
I have also wondered how you ended up racing world cup so quickly?

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frdh (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:16) (Below Threshold) show comment

If you had to choose between Moto or DH and leave the other behind forever, which would it be?

Not really a point to my question because it'd obv never happen, but I'm just wonderin.

bill-guitarandbike (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:45)

gwins strange he wouldnt really mind dropping a sport i dont think..i read in a dirt interview he would drop downhill if somthing else came up or whatever cos at the end of the day its just riding a bike lol..weird ayee?

frdh (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:54)

yes i remember seeing that as well, in that like 5-7 page article about him.

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rstwosix (Oct 13, 2011 at 5:45)

I've read the Dirt UK interview (8 pages in fact) so let's get the record straight. In this part of the interview Dirt asked him about his Christian faith and beliefs. Here's part of his response that I think you guys are referring to: "Whether it's a good race or a bad race or whatever, at the end of the day it is just bike racing, there is a lot more to life and stuff that is more important to me". Further on Dirt asked: "Do you think you will stay involved with bikes down the line in say five or ten years time?" Aaron responded:"Yeah I will be involved with bikes of some sort, whether it is MX or Downhill or whatever. It would be cool to have a kid who is coming up in in downhill to help, like Rich Houseman helped me. I haven't really looked too far ahead, but I can never see myself getting outside of racing really".
The Dirt interview is well worth reading - in fact Dirt is worth reading every month if you want in depth stories, bike tests and dh race reports. After reading the interview I think Aaron came across as a mature, disciplined and humble DH racer. I respect his attitude. It's great to have an American back in the World Cup and winning races. Gives us Aussies, Kiwis, Brits and Frenchies some real competition!

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Ryanlak (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:45)

Do you think Biggie really set Tupac up?

Knife-in-the-dark (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:38)

Further, do you think Puffy set them both up, so he could become a rap/media mogul, even though he has an extreme lack of talent?

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chyu (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:25)

Is it true that the best riders in the world have lost at least one tooth? you, pilgrim ?

Rideuse67 (Oct 13, 2011 at 3:45)

I like that question. Haha.

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supersheep (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:26)

What is a typical day in the life of Aaron Gwin? Have any training tips? Thanks bud!! Thanks for being such an inspirational and motivational person of good vibes and keep on having an awesome week!! YEEHaw! Smile

Props to John Tomac, monkey, trek and everyone who likes to ride bikes! Stoked! Smile

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brule Mod Plus (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:17)

You give a lot of props to Cody Warren it seems for your intro to DH racing - how did you two meet and how were the first few days on the bike - what clicked for you that made you decide that this is for you?

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airsoftesneeto (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:17)

I think its awesome that you, Aaron Gwin, take your bible with you wherever you go. How is it that you are always so calm when it comes to race day but all your competitors seem a little bit more anxious/nervous?

Also, if you had to choose one trail to ride for the rest of ur life. Which trail would that be? (if its illegal then its ur disgression)

Greenwood102 (Oct 13, 2011 at 12:08)

or 'SO STOKED' in Gee's case

cagphoto (Oct 13, 2011 at 14:59)

^^ has not seen 3 Minute Gaps

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onthebackigot24 (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:46)

I am a guy who loves to ride, its plain and simple my passion. However after recently having my bike stolen and being dirt poor while going through school i feel like i'm losing it and it kills me. Did you ever have a time in your riding career like this? And if so, what did you use to motivate yourself to somehow get a bike again and ride?
Thank you very much, Kenneth

Alekoubas (Oct 13, 2011 at 4:49)

you can always ask for his old bike you know...... you got nothin to lose..... :-P

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cglasford (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:16)

gwinny give the poor guy a bike!

HenryR (Oct 13, 2011 at 14:26)

yea give him a bike

bhd13 (Oct 13, 2011 at 19:37)

SWEET MOTHER OF GOD WHAT IS THE HOLDUP?! GIVE THE BOY YOUR DAMN BIKE!!

justincs (Oct 13, 2011 at 20:38)

LISTEN.... the poor kid lives in a van DOWN BY THE RIVER!!!! just give the kid a bike already and let this nightmare end! I'M ON MY HANDS AND KNEES BEGGIN...... I'M BEGGIN GWINNY!!!...............is it ok if i call u gwinny? i'll stop now

larryssman7 (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:15)

Give me a bike, too!!
The 9.9 is fine for me!
hahaha, i wish.

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wildwood (Oct 13, 2011 at 2:50)

For downhill riding, what's your view on seat height? Do I want the seat as low as it can go so the bike can move around underneath me or do you keep the seat a little higher for cornering leverage?

Thanks man.

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bikeaddict123 (Oct 13, 2011 at 4:31)

blonde or brunette? or ginger...

p-romano (Oct 13, 2011 at 21:51)

hes gonna say brunette. he has a gf

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I-CanDoRideTheBike (Oct 13, 2011 at 2:56)

The ultimate question.

Soft shell or hard shell tacos ?

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Da-Moose (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:22)

If you had to enter a cage fight (first one to die loses) with another world cup level rider, who would you take on and why?

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mountguitars (Oct 13, 2011 at 2:08)

first one to die loses? duh? LOL!

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justincs (Oct 13, 2011 at 4:53)

second one 2 die WINS!!!!

schwimble (Oct 13, 2011 at 13:24)

love a wrestling match with miriam nicole!!!

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brooce (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:41)

How has your training changed after changing a trainer (when moving from Yeti to Trek)? Do you now have more endurance work or are you yet more focussed on sprinting and creating 5-minutes power? What about gym, were there any radical changes? Your results suggest that you got a great boost of power Wink

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s0lace (Oct 13, 2011 at 4:50)

how many KFC freshen' up wipes would it take to cleanse the entire body of an average male?

marinlmasher (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:18)

JHewitt (Oct 13, 2011 at 12:03)

*42

justincs (Oct 13, 2011 at 21:25)

have u calculated the body roll/crevice coefficient??? YEA DIDN'T THINK SO?

Bjammin (Oct 13, 2011 at 22:38)

43 and a half

larryssman7 (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:19)

Have you not seen "The Book of Eli"?
The number is something around 3.
Waste not, Want not.

just going along with the apocalypse/doomsday theme.

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lenmerderdenfer (Oct 13, 2011 at 2:19)

Hello Aaron, Firstly, Thanks for keeping it real by being a true ambassador to Mountain Biking! Your efforts and attitude move me to strive harder and ride looser while keeping my stoke white hot. Secondly, Congratulations for having worked and played so hard this 2011 season. On another note, could you please tell me (us) about your diet? I am personally a vegetarian and have been so for 15 years + without one drawback. I have gleaned some information where you talked about gluten in a certain context. Could you please elaborate on your dietary intake and what the results have proven for you? I apologize in advance for my seemingly indiscretion.

Thanks for taking the time to do a Questions and Answers with us. Take care!

Yours Cordially,

Theshitstarterfromhell

justincs (Oct 13, 2011 at 5:03)

have u read the first question? we got him eating an airliner full of fat people.....vegetarian what? is the plane full of cucumbers? PAY ATTENTION people! your not asking all the good zombie apocalypse related questions Do I have to do everything around here?

lenmerderdenfer (Oct 13, 2011 at 6:27)

Stay real man, as it is better this way! What you said here above is dumb. Just dumb.

Patsplit (Oct 13, 2011 at 6:31)

Paleolithic diet is proving to be better for athletes.

lenmerderdenfer (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:05)

Says who? Paleolithic man?

Patsplit (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:57)

Says USA Triathlete researchers.
http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/multisport-zone/fuel-station/articles/paleolithic-eating-for-the-endurance-athlete.aspx

http://www.amazon.com/Paleo-Diet-Athletes-Nutritional-Performance/dp/1594860890
Co-author, Joe Friel, has trained endurance athletes since 1980. His clients include elite amateur and professional road cyclists, mountain bikers, and triathletes and duathletes located around the world. He has a masters degree in exercise science, is an Elite-level USA Cycling Coach, and serves on the USA Triathlon Coaching Certification Committee.

justincs (Oct 13, 2011 at 20:47)

PALEOLITHIC IS FOR THE WEAK........and the french!

lenmerderdenfer (Oct 13, 2011 at 23:42)

Got something negative to say about the French?

lenmerderdenfer (Oct 13, 2011 at 23:47)

One name for starters. The legend Carl Lewis! I could go on for hour with names and axiomatic studies while not forgetting my 15+ years of personal experience.

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Stainer Plus (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:07)

When passing a slower rider do you feel the urge to say "meep meep" ?

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zacharek (Oct 14, 2011 at 1:45)

Two trains move towards each other on a single track. The speed of each train is 30 km/h. A bird that can fly 60 km/h flies off the front of one train when they are 60 km apart and heads directly for the other train. On reaching the other train, the bird flies directly back to the first train and so forth. What is the total distance the bird travels before the trains collide?

larryssman7 (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:26)

45km?

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mikelevy Mod Plus (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:28)

Aaron,

This last season saw a number of new and younger riders, including yourself, stake a claim to the podium. With the likes of Danny hart, Brook Mcdonald and Bryceland hot on your heels, who do you think will be your toughest competitor next year?

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karl-burkat Mod (Oct 13, 2011 at 10:40)

Racers like Gee have competed in the Red Bull Rampage in the past and podiumed. There is a chance the Rampage will happen in 2012, any chance of seeing you compete?

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home-team (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:37)

you have been in a lot of videos and web edits, working with the likes of clay porter and aaron larocque? what is it like to be involved in a video shoot? would you rather film or race?

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Jamesb15uk (Oct 13, 2011 at 4:24)

Who on the world cup scene inspires you, and why?

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bikerm (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:27)

Hello Mr. Gwin,
do you prefer a perfect double, or a lovely technical steep rockface?
Also, what is YOUR champions breakfast?

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suicycler (Oct 13, 2011 at 4:40)

What goes through your head during a racerun? Do you know if you're winning?

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Patsplit (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:10)

What does a WC Champion order at In N Out?

larryssman7 (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:23)

burger, fries and a milkshake, like everone else.
come on, there's nothing else on the menu!

seriously, probably that low carb no bun lettuce wrapped burger.

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goxbigxorxgoxhome (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:18)

We've all seen you growing in the World Cup circus, but what's the thing that made you so fast this year?
Last year on in the YETI / FOX team was pretty good for you too i guess, but you can't compare it to the 2011 season.
So what is the biggest different between the last couple of years and this year?

nomnom (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:30)

The session 88 or what ever trek keeps giving him...

goxbigxorxgoxhome (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:46)

i dont think it depends just on the bike ^^

Mooney10 (Oct 13, 2011 at 5:40)

changed to a new trainer (john tomac) and was wanted the win more than previous year i guess.

Patsplit (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:00)

He said in past interviews that while riding for Yeti he felt he could go as fast as Greg and Gee, but just didn't have the endurance strength to hold it together through a whole track. Well, Tomac sorted him out with that. I loved his quote after his first win in PMB where he said he didn't even feel winded or tired. The difference between the top athletes in the sport really comes down to effort and discipline put in to training in the off season. That and mental attitude, but I don't think he needed to work on that much. Just read "Mind Gym : An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence."

nomnom (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:04)

I was being sarcastically funny, then again, this is the Internet, great way to totally flame my comment....

Well said patsplit.

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valioto (Oct 13, 2011 at 6:10)

Hey Aaron, I am interested to know what is your opinion about the difference between carbon and alluminium frames in terms of performance. I hope your answer is not affected by the current heavy advertising of the new Session 9.9, but don't you think that the aluminium 8.8 is better in braking and an overall feeling of the bike, as it is more flexible? Which frame material would you prefer if you were not racing, but just riding for fun?
Thanks

Valentin Iliev

lenmerderdenfer (Oct 13, 2011 at 6:45)

Lighter frames mean lower sprung and unsprung weight. Of course you probably already know this. The unsprung weight of the rear triangle including linkages and parts of the rear shox are very important factors to be considered. The lighter they are, the faster they can react to trail input. This all equates a better bike!

pslide (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:25)

Good question, but as a sponsored rider I don't think he can answer it honestly. Not that he's not an honest guy, but as a sponsored rider you have to dodge certain questions. He can only talk in positives!

DARKSTAR63 (Oct 13, 2011 at 10:19)

Yeah, I wouldnt expect him to answer that.

valioto (Oct 13, 2011 at 14:37)

I understand, but it would still be interesting to hear the response, even if he only talks about the advantages of both of these frames. At the end of the day Trek are still selling the alloy version of the session Smile

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bjorntsc (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:12)

What is your favorite type of trail, and where do you like riding the most?

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easty123 (Oct 13, 2011 at 6:57)

Aaron,
if you were a star wars character, which one would you be and why?

James

Nooblett (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:39)

ewoks kick ass

justincs (Oct 13, 2011 at 20:54)

OB GWIN KENOBI............so obvious you're such a wookie!!!!

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ccalvinjones (Oct 13, 2011 at 18:44)

Mr. Gwin,

1- The USA, taken as a country, has had its ups and down with Gravity results at an international level. In looking at other countries, such as France, Switzerland, even the UK, would a more structured national program raise the level of US rider results at the international level?

2- As an alternate to a NGB (such as USAC) taking a more active role in Gravity, is the current unstructured system the best we can hope for, awaiting someone of your talent to happen along?

3- Following up on #2 above, what is the appropriate role of a NGB (again, such as USAC) in developing young gravity athletes, or, again, is this effort best left to trade teams or the "free market"?

Thank you,
Calvin Jones

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jaketinnelly (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:01)

Are you considering getting some new teeth? Or keep rocking it "Sam Pilgrim style"?

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dh-freeeride (Oct 13, 2011 at 15:58)

have you ever considered an old spice add? i could picture it now 'Ladies look at your man now back to me now back at your man now back to me, sadly he isn't me but if he stopped using lady scented body wash and switch to old spice he could at least smell like me. Look down, back up where are you, your at Pietermaritzburg where i won my first world cup with the man your man could smell like, what's in your hand, back at me, i have it, it's an oyster with tickets to UCI downhill round 1 twenty twelve. look again the tickets are now my gigantic balls, anything is possible when your man smells like the first American DH world cup overall champ and not a Lady. I'm on a Trek ....' am i the only one that can picture this! Big Grin

dh-freeeride (Oct 13, 2011 at 16:11)

Scratch the 'gigantic balls' just realized how incredibly gay that sounds ...

justincs (Oct 13, 2011 at 21:01)

you spent alot of time thinking about balls dude!!! NOT COOL!

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jgottya1 (Oct 14, 2011 at 10:55)

First off....Proud to see my countryman bring it all home for us to revel in ! Thank you !
Second....the question..... how do you go about tuning and getting your suspensions dialed in.... I assume you start with X amount of sag but then how do feel out where you like to have your compression and rebound circuits. Is it trial and error, line after line, with minor tweaks until it just feels right or is the some works / factory magic going on there ??
Thanks to Trek and to you for your time Mr. Gwin !

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mota (Oct 13, 2011 at 12:59)

Don´t you think that the sport level and safety/security are not rising at the same pace? every season we see riders pushing the limits to the furthers and though tracks seem to be "secure" riders gear can not protect effectively, and I mean that probably downhill riding is one of the most dangerous sports, so it demands new solutions that simply doesn´t exist. For example, Lehikoinen seriously damaged his face although he had the full face helmet on.

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northwestdhdad Plus (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:43)

Favorite track to start the season- Sea Otter or Port Angeles NW Cup?

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gingerprince (Oct 13, 2011 at 6:55)

How does it feel to be the fastest mt biker on the planet? I mean, what more is there to achieve? quitting right now wouldn't even be a terrible thing because your already the greatest. You beat the odds. Also, what do you eat before races?

larryssman7 (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:28)

probably carrots. haha

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makripper (Oct 13, 2011 at 21:07)

How many Aluminum frames did you go through this year? Is Bell going to make a lighter better helmet for you (and hopefully us) down the line that meets real life standards, which have increased in the last few years to be safer, as well as not as bulky as a moto helmet?

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cork Mod (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:23)

You had some success previous to this season, but can you pinpoint one thing that really made the difference between last season and this season? Do you put it down to training, diet, more focus or just a better all around package? Something else?

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sickmansick (Oct 13, 2011 at 5:21)

When was the last time you performed a "no-footer", and, if it was not a recent occurence, would you think of executing the manoeuvre sometime soon? Jokes aside, I have a couple questions:
- Do you have any history riding bmx?
- Do you feel you have brought a much more professional approach to professional downhill mountain bike racing than has traditionally been associated with our sport?
- Is Trek World Racing planning on attending some of the new DH1 events?

Party on

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spiffy (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:31)

This season had many new riders fighting for podium spots, more than we've ever seen, with some of the established names getting bumped further down the roster. Do you think that the overall skill and pace is getting faster, or are those established riders simply getting slightly slower?

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doorknob100 (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:36)

Just finished watching 3 Minute Gaps, and I thought you were good. However, does it make you mad that if they had made this a year later it would have been all about you instead of the Athertons and Greg Minaar? And if they DO decide to make a film for you, what would you like it to be called?
Thanks.

stever (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:25)

Kind of a lame question. Aaron section in 3MG was, IMO, one of the best. That one corner he takes, kind of drifting into it at the speed of light, and somehow keeping the tires underneath him, only to come shooting straight out at Warp Speed Plaid, was ridiculous. I watch it over and over again, in slow mo, trying to understand what the hell just happened, and I still don't get it.

doorknob100 (Oct 13, 2011 at 12:57)

They all had cool gaps, I'm saying the movie overall revolved Atherton and Minnaar. But if they had made it this year it would have been all about Gwin and his championship run. Kind of a "lame" interpretation. Even Fairclough had more camera time and he didn't even win anything.

stever (Oct 13, 2011 at 13:57)

The film still wouldn't have been about him. It would have been nothing but interviews with other riders, trying to figure out how to beat Gwin Wink

doorknob100 (Oct 13, 2011 at 14:15)

That's what the beginning was, except about Sam Hill. Can't wait to see Gwin beat him too.

Patsplit (Oct 13, 2011 at 14:21)

Be patient. Good things come to those who wait. Hollywood movies are made about this type of darkhorse domination. How was Clay Porter (or anyone) supposed to know that AG was going to absolutely kill it in 2011?

What movie star would play Aaron Gwin in a feature length film? Which actor would Aaron prefer play him in the movie?

doorknob100 (Oct 13, 2011 at 21:00)

I love downhill, don't get me wrong, but I don't think the sport itself is big enough to make it to Hollywood. I mean, Sam Hill didn't become a movie in 2009. And if they did, it would be a documentary and Aaron Gwin would play himself. There's no reason to recreate races that people already have footage of.

Patsplit (Oct 14, 2011 at 6:44)

Sam Hill's story just doesn't compare and Aaron Gwin's story is not yet finished.

stever (Oct 14, 2011 at 7:53)

Doorknob, I may be mistaken, but I think Patsplit's comment about the movie star thing was a joke. It wasn't about making a movie, just about which Hollywood Star would play the part of Aaron Gwin. Chuck Norris? Brad Pitt? You get the point. Personally, I'm voting on Gary Busey Wink

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Downhill340 (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:33)

Who do you think is your biggest threat on the WC circuit

nomnom (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:33)

Answer is pretty clear... After destroying everyone at the gnarliet course, the one and only Danny Hart.

scottidog (Oct 13, 2011 at 6:31)

I would like to know who he thinks would win the WC if it was a contest of pure bike handling skill and talent, and fitness / pedalling strength didn't matter, like in Champery for example. Man I really wish Gwin didn't crash out then we would know the answer!

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JJ-The-Scott (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:51)

my dad was a fairly good MX racer back in his day, help me get the point across to him that DH is totally differant! and explain why you dont run your suspension, tires the same as a MX bike and why he can NOT tell me everything about riding an MTB.
thanks aaron Smile

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seanrallison (Oct 13, 2011 at 16:54)

Did you enjoy the Beech mountain nationals course and the east cost style of riding? I saw you crash and get up to still get second which was epic. And are you excited to come back to my beautiful home state of NC and rip the nationals course again?

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tama1977 (Oct 13, 2011 at 12:30)

Hello Aaron!
Consider this:
For a biped (for example, a human!) "Walking", to sum up, it's a series of controlled falls! are you agree? so, if yes, continue to read.
So what happened when a biped walks and controlling falls, take a bicycle and ride? Does he continues to control falls as he pedaling?
And if this experience has success until now so what happened in his mind if the biped riding a bike, ride fast like you?

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mota (Oct 13, 2011 at 12:51)

Don´t you think that sport level and safety/security are not rising at the same pace? Every season we see riders pushing the limits to the furthers and though tracks look "safe" riders gear is not ready to protect as it should (Matti Lehikoinen breaking his face although he had the full face helmet on, for example)

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Goldenwalt (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:11)

I know that you surf.....you have a "Stewart" sticker on the rear window of your pickup truck. Do you ride a long board or short board? How often do you surf? I live here in Dana Point and would be glad to have you come surf Doheny with me during the next swell!

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jspilk12 (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:11)

What are the strengths and weaknesses of your new Trek Session, or are there any weaknesses? How much time do you plan on beating Sam Hill by next year?!!

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M-Klausen (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:09)

How do you mentally prep for each race? And how do you attack an extremely difficult line? when do you break during that difficult line and when don't you?

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typx (Oct 13, 2011 at 10:40)

I know this comment is a little late.. but ShaneHunter you are an embarassment to my species. It isn't our fault your parents ignore you. Please don't use this public forum to scream and wave your hands begging for attention.

cglasford (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:22)

dude shanehunter's question was funny, everyone else has asked the same stuff 100 different ways and if you have read any of his interviews or watched them he has answered 90% of these questions already.

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xenophile (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:12)

As part of your health regiment, do you go by a strict diet or loose diet? Secondly, what type of weight, stretching, and fitness routine do you keep in the off season? Cheers

DIRTESANCHEZ (Oct 13, 2011 at 15:05)

hes on a gluten free diet, of course its a strict diet

xenophile (Oct 14, 2011 at 5:40)

how the hell was I supposed to know that. Furthermore, gluten free diets just mean the absence of wheat products....

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bkfsr2 (Oct 13, 2011 at 16:07)

If some one cut your front brake line right when your about to drop would you still race?

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HartofDarkness (Oct 14, 2011 at 9:26)

Aaron,

I heard you coming from a mile away with that Gamut chainguide that uses a slider instead of a roller! Is it designed to spook bears? What are your thoughts on the guide?

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warrens (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:51)

Why do you use your front brake in your left hand if you have a Moto background?

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spiffy (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:25)

John Tomac is your personal trainer... you must have some great Tomac stories. Can you tell us about what it's like to ride and train with him? Is he still an animal? Does he push you to the breaking point?

cglasford (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:29)

Do you prefer John Tomac's work out plan over James Wilsons? and what are the major differences?

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niicii (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:38)

Which side can you whip better?

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Ogalosh (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:42)

What is your opinion on the economic policies of Kazakhstan after the 1998 Russian Financial Crisis?

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Patsplit (Oct 13, 2011 at 14:35)

With DH athletes being sponsored by energy drink companies, e.g., Redbull, Monster, Rockstar, etc. Would you consider being sponsored by Holy Drinking Water (http://www.holydrinkingwater.info)?

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mikelevy Mod Plus (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:19)

Hey Aaron!

You have a lot of great memories from the last two seasons of racing and riding, but is there one that stands out to you as being really special? Maybe that first win in South Africa?

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janoo (Oct 13, 2011 at 10:25)

What do you think about Danny Harts World Champion run? Do you think your chance to get the world champion title was high if you hadnt have a crash?

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seanrallison (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:11)

How the F**K are you so fast? What is a good training technique that you use to improve your speed. Do you have one?

And If you could fight any WC racer who would it be and why?

cglasford (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:27)

why does everyone what to fight? maybe he wants to play a game of monopoly with his WC buds and have a beer for christ sakes

RoyalT523 (Oct 13, 2011 at 23:06)

I would love to see a solid fight between gwinny and peaty good ol game of fisty cuffs!

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kurt-heering (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:12)

where do you train the most for the world cups???? if you had to choose from a bike brand other than trek what would it be???

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DIRTESANCHEZ (Oct 13, 2011 at 6:35)

hey aaron, do u like the trails out here in so cal. like skidmarks, lake elsinore, rainbow and fontucker. i ride all of these trails. How do u like them?

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snooky (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:51)

boxxers or briefs

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Goldenwalt (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:09)

How much of a REAL role did Ryan Hughes play in your strength program this past off-season? What will you do to raise the bar that much further and stay ahead of the competition in regards to training?

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larryssman7 (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:55)

@gwin
would you consider hauling down to costa rica for december-january?
there's some gnarly, really technical, steep DH here.
plus the beach is half an hour away. and its never cold.

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guy38 (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:57)

do u think u could beat sam hill+ brendog in a fight if troy brosnan was trying to hold them back???
if so do u think it would be close?

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krippler720 (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:34)

I was hoping on seeing pictures of no teeth cus I too share the same problem...:}

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tosher777 (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:47)

Hi Az

Who do you think would win at Fort William in a Mechanics race & where do you think monkey would finish?

Also, is it possible Monkey was raised by Aliens?

Tosh (UK,Yorkshire)

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Da-Moose (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:27)

What happens when you divide by zero?

lenmerderdenfer (Oct 13, 2011 at 2:37)

To answer your question. We end up with you!

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DHDean (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:39)

Well done on wining the wc overall. My first question is Wht do u most enjoy about racing world cups. My next question is Wht do u enjoy the most about doing winter training?

Thanks Dean

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easty123 (Oct 13, 2011 at 6:58)

If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not famous, living or dead, real or fictional. with whom would it be?

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benjina (Nov 9, 2011 at 9:37)

gwinn, we said to you at fort william youd win the worlds, and you did.. did you really think mentally you could? if so how did you manage to get you head into gear(see what i did there).. Wink

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rudeboybl (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:02)

How do you feel about Enduro racing? Think you'll throw your hat in the ring (like Nico) after racing DH for a while?

cglasford (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:32)

Or even before? What do you think the future of enduro races such as trestle all mountain enduro, Bc bike race and trans-provence have in the us?
Do you think you could beat Jerome Clementz in an enduro? you both are fast like lightning!

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Antti69 (Oct 14, 2011 at 10:20)

One q. What was the thing in your training that put you on top? Was it "just" natural development after many years of training, or did you find some new aspects and routines?

Cheers

Antti Katajainen / Finland

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sthompson36 (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:44)

How fast can you shotgun a Four Loco ?

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Goldenwalt (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:13)

Why do you think that former MX riders end up making such good DH riders? Should I include motocross as a part of my off-season training to improve my DH riding?

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caiocrz (Oct 13, 2011 at 19:48)

I couldnt think of anything to ask but just now, under the shower it hit me... How did you lose all the teeth that are missing from your mouth?!

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starcbiker (Oct 13, 2011 at 17:45)

Mountain biking is your job, does it feel like it? Do you still enjoy riding bikes as much as when you first started? what do you do to keep from getting burnt out?

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JafaCake (Oct 13, 2011 at 10:37)

How did you get to the possition you are? How did you start off being a racer who makes enough money to live off of, how did you end up racing Trek bikes?

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markde (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:43)

Has your move from Yeti to Trek World Racing played a key part in your success this season? What else would you attribute to your success?

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bclark455 (Oct 13, 2011 at 14:01)

How much Gluten have you had today? Suck it Trebek!!!!

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bjorntsc (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:15)

When are you going to post a history of your career, start to present (2011 wc)?

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orlytm (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:18)

...is riding a 12.75kg DH bike better in every point of view or? Smile

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duncanPalka (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:20)

what do you think of the trek session as a freeride platform, and do you know if there will be a more heavy duty version of the slash to replace the scratch coil?

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bigd003 (Oct 14, 2011 at 10:41)

What do you like more- taking a lift with an ecstatic fan who asks tons of questions, or with a rider who doesn't recognize you and makes the usual small talk?

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Vulpine (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:09)

What do you think about the relationship between the photographers and the downhill races, fourcross, dual and freeride? It's important?

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whistlerboy77 (Oct 13, 2011 at 4:03)

favourite uci course?

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juanzo (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:55)

When did you feel that you want to earn your live doing this? These moment when you talk with yourself and says... "yeah, I want this, to hell with the normal jobs..."

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albee10301 (Oct 13, 2011 at 6:14)

Aaron, you are pretty much a badass ... If you where in a fight with Chuck Norris, who do you think would win ??

lenmerderdenfer (Oct 13, 2011 at 6:47)

The promoter!

albee10301 (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:02)

Chuck Norris has another fist under his beard !!

DIRTESANCHEZ (Oct 13, 2011 at 15:11)

aaron gwin would wreck chuck norris

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uathankicks (Oct 13, 2011 at 6:49)

when you were just starting out on the wc circut did you ever see yourself where you are now?

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neimbc (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:31)

Do you sometimes ride with John Tomac and can he keep up with you and if you raced his son Eli in MX would he kick your butt?

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rubersidedown (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:10)

Gwin: Where's your favorite place to ride? In your home town or in another specific country...?

~Jesse

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russpaver (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:12)

how do you approach a race run? e.g. get fired up and stoked or chill out and relax?

what is your routine for a race weekend?

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cork Mod (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:21)

What's the story behind the missing front teeth? I've heard that it was from a wheelie drop.. true?

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sxsteve88 (Oct 13, 2011 at 5:25)

how did you get started on the world cup as a pro? pretty much what did you do to become pro?

Patsplit (Oct 14, 2011 at 6:54)

Go fast...

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bikervince101 (Oct 13, 2011 at 4:54)

Would you still be riding downhill if you haven't become that good instantly? or, If you had as much talent in both MX and DH, where would you concentrate your effort?

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Powddy (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:02)

What you think about young guns like Danny Hart, Josh Bryceland, Troy Brosnan and about their crazy style and "out of control" riding?

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Tomk (Oct 14, 2011 at 10:46)

What do you feel is the #1 attribute which has put you ahead of your results last year and in turn has lead to your success this season.

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Patsplit (Oct 14, 2011 at 7:55)

Last year's in depth interview.

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/aaron-gwin-interview-2010.html

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Deeeznuts (Oct 13, 2011 at 13:10)

What/where would be your perfect off season?

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dirtworks911 (Oct 19, 2011 at 11:11)

Gwinn, Would you rather be abducted by aliens or captured by gay pirates? Give it some serious thought...

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boxxer27 (Oct 13, 2011 at 13:07)

Gwin,

How was the switch from riding for Yeti, to Trek World Racing? And would you wanna go riding sometime?

Philip

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adhkcrfhonda (Oct 13, 2011 at 13:00)

Tell us more about your moto background? I would like to know what level rider you were when you quit riding competitively.

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stever (Oct 13, 2011 at 13:49)

If Wheaties offered you sponsorship, and put your face on the Wheaties box, would you decline due to your gluten-free diet?

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deathmetaldownhill (Oct 14, 2011 at 10:36)

Are you faster on a bike than Chuck Norris?

Also well done in the WC rounds! Big Grin

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double2011kid (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:27)

Hey aaron

I was just wonderinghow long are you going to ride for again Smile

You're my inspiration Big Grin

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matarratas (Oct 13, 2011 at 17:32)

How about economics: How much does a top rider make?

Patsplit (Oct 14, 2011 at 7:02)

With the Athertons buying a whole new farm and field and Sam Hill's ridiculous pad in 3MG. I'd say it's enough, but that's only for the top 5 riders in the sport really--the legends. I am sure Martin Whiteley pays his team very well. Especially now with two WC champs.

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Rockurshoxoff95 (Oct 14, 2011 at 10:05)

what would be you're reaction to winning every world cup race in a season along with the world champs ?

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chris44 (Oct 13, 2011 at 20:30)

Have you ever worn a satchel?
Indiana jones wears one...

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aaronr (Oct 13, 2011 at 16:17)

Do you feel like your unbelievable season has been undermined just because of Danny Harts epic run at Champery??

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gnarbar (Oct 15, 2011 at 7:46)

Aaron, how do you cope with the ridiculous suffocating nonsense posted by untards on the internet ?

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Bjammin (Oct 13, 2011 at 22:40)

Do You make "brap brap" noises when you ride?

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Mike3300 (Oct 14, 2011 at 12:08)

Dear Aaron, do you have any secret or special diet? You seems to have stunning stamina performance!

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downhillnews (Oct 13, 2011 at 15:20)

Who's skill set would you rather have in addition to your own....

Ricky Carmichael
or
Nicolas Vouilloz

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wildkard726 (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:44)

have you always had a big nutsack? no homo

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wangamachang (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:32)

What is the meaning to life (besides riding your bike)?

carcrasher (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:31)

tells us more about your mx time, unfortunately, there isnt anything to find about it online.. I d like to see your mx riding style

emanuel290 (Oct 13, 2011 at 2:38)

man thats deep!

Dusterr (Oct 13, 2011 at 5:41)

What races got you in the World Cup? What races did you have to do well on, to manage to get there? Smile

bigburd (Oct 14, 2011 at 12:42)

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brett878 Plus (Oct 13, 2011 at 6:35)

What's your favorite world cup track and why?

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jebber (Oct 13, 2011 at 10:25)

Do you prefer the technical terrain or the terrain with a vairety of jumps and drops?

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duncanp (Oct 13, 2011 at 5:28)

If you could have any other world cup rider's skillset / riding style, who would it be and why?

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Skittleslolz (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:55)

What's the type of music you listen mostly? x)

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ihartmybike (Oct 13, 2011 at 5:53)

Which bike do you like better? the old 303 or your new 9.9?

bigburd (Oct 14, 2011 at 12:43)

Well I wonder which he will say...

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vanunen (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:15)

what kind of bike would u ride if u never got sponsored by trek?

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mountguitars (Oct 13, 2011 at 2:10)

besides a yeti and a trek, what other bike/team do you think can put you on a level similar to where you were in 2011?

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webbrider12 (Oct 13, 2011 at 12:52)

are you and Charlie Sheen related in any way shape or form?? cause you both are still "winning"

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TwoWheelKing (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:18)

Now that you’ve achieved world domination in DH, do you plan on diversifying your assets by switching over to slope style for the 2012 season? Trek could use a decent slope style rider.

+ 11

osseus (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:39)

they have brandon...

joshbb (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:42)

yeah semenuk aint doing to well...

thepwnstar39 (Oct 13, 2011 at 22:58)

Semenuk is doing great last I checked!

Trek also has Cam McCaul.

joshbb (Nov 2, 2011 at 2:46)

sarcasm derp

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WeAreLions (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:01)

Aaron,

Who is your daddy, and what does he do??

-John Kimball

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sailnow2 (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:29)

if you were to be any animal, which one would you be?

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caiocrz (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:06)

What would result if you and Gee Atherton swapped bikes and went down the same trail?

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niicii (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:35)

Worst Crash?

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decker-b-nug (Oct 13, 2011 at 12:23)

Are you starting an amateur team with Rich Houseman? And will Charlie Harrison be on it?

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bikerboy28 (Oct 14, 2011 at 10:06)

Are you happy with anything but 1st place?

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BLIPDH (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:18)

Who wins in a fight-a taco or a grilled cheese sandwich?

Nooblett (Oct 13, 2011 at 13:31)

jail rules-taco

fair fight- grilled cheese

BLIPDH (Oct 13, 2011 at 15:49)

hot rod ftw

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mcraindog (Oct 14, 2011 at 8:07)

how many yeti bicycles do you still own?

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parkourfan (Oct 17, 2011 at 17:33)

how the hell are you so good?

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TheArbez (Oct 14, 2011 at 7:39)

How do you prepare for races?

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RacerJasonBohl (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:29)

when you have free time, what do you enjoy more? Moto or DH?

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racerx-twentysix (Oct 13, 2011 at 6:10)

How do you prefer to live? What is your opinion of how the person should live, what he shall do in hard sutiations, that requre great wizdom?

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benjina (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:55)

yo, how old were u when u started riding?

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guy38 (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:53)

how did they come up with the arrangement of the letters on a keyboard?

lenmerderdenfer (Oct 13, 2011 at 2:34) (Below Threshold) show comment

It's called pragmatics and percentages! Get real!

Patsplit (Oct 13, 2011 at 14:26)

Switch to Dvorak!

dirtjumper771 (Oct 13, 2011 at 16:42)

they do it so that the most popular letter of the alphabet used are in the centre, i.e., asdfghjkl. the other two lines i have no idea

karl-burkat Mod (Oct 13, 2011 at 20:32)

That's probably incorrect dirtjumper. It's actually a less efficient arrangement to make people type slower. Originally came from typewriters to prevent jamming

The Dvorak arrangement is far more efficient, but who wants another standard!

dirtjumper771 (Oct 13, 2011 at 22:34)

hm. didnt know that. i was taught in grade 8 that it was the way i said. well, i trust strangers on the internet more than my gr8 teacher, so your right Razz

lenmerderdenfer (Oct 13, 2011 at 23:31)

Here is something to tap your brain on. "...Malling made porcelain model of the keyboard and to achieve greater writing speed he tried different placements of the keys. He placed the most frequently used keys in place where the fastest writing fingers struck and due to this the first typewriter to achieve writing speed more than that of writing by human hand was made. The typewriter was called Hansen Writing Ball... ."

lenmerderdenfer (Oct 13, 2011 at 23:32)

Pragmatics and Percentages!

lenmerderdenfer (Oct 13, 2011 at 23:39)

Maybe a better question is do you type with all your phalanges and thumbs? Do you look at them and the keys when you type?

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punknicehole (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:23)

What is the air speed velocity of a fully laden African Swallow?

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ASRx4 (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:25)

WHY WERE YOU THE WORLD CUP WINNER ??

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wonkle (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:38)

What came first chicken or the egg and why is it you think that.

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cglasford (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:57)

Has this started? if so why the F can I not get it to work?

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mtbrider106 (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:45)

What is your training regiment?

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LukeJack (Oct 14, 2011 at 10:35)

Who is your favorite rider, and why?

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suddeth39 (Oct 14, 2011 at 10:35)

do you want a gold tooth it would be proper.

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corey32 (Oct 14, 2011 at 10:46)

do you perfer tubes or tubeless when you are racing world cups, and why?

corey32 (Oct 14, 2011 at 10:48)

Ive be dying to ask someone that kinda knows what there talking about

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danb396 (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:07)

Gwin; HOW ARE YOU SO FAST?

taa

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caiocrz (Oct 14, 2011 at 10:22)

Do you practice dirt jumping/ slope style??

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warrens (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:57)

Aaron, Do you think age is a a factor to be fast?

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bikeaddict123 (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:32)

how many blondes does it take to change a lightbulb?

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CunnyRider29 (Oct 13, 2011 at 14:14)

Can you come to Cunningham Park in Queens, NY on a weekend please?

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wassoides (Oct 13, 2011 at 14:41)

How do you push yourself to go faster?

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joslatapi (Oct 13, 2011 at 14:42)

What makes you fast? whats your secret? what do you drink?

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LIVESTRONG8 (Oct 13, 2011 at 14:44)

Which riders are you worried about next year?

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acerocker3 (Oct 13, 2011 at 14:44)

nice and simple ....how did you get into riding pro?

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mr-sick-malad (Oct 13, 2011 at 14:12)

do u like quebec tracks, why or why not??

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pepper8 (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:59)

Best race memory?

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jrjounor (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:14)

if there was a rad place in washington at a 13 year olds house and 30 acrs worth of
smooth jumps and rad downhill would you ride there and teach him and his friend some awesome stuff
before they move up to junior expert

esstinkay (Nov 5, 2011 at 17:01)

@jrjounor: remember this when you're a pro and think of the hardcore 13 year olds then that would kill to have a celebrity pro racer come ride with them for just one afternoon.. For now, you'll have to depend on your local PNW pro riders, who are way more rad anyways.

@karl-burkat: why would you negative prop this kid, what's the matter with you.?

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MrLahey (Oct 13, 2011 at 12:35)

How does your old 303 compare to the Trek?

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pieman6 (Oct 13, 2011 at 12:23)

if this is a video interview, show us your best shuffle?

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deadatbirth (Oct 13, 2011 at 13:11)

Houseman is TWR"s manager??

Patsplit (Oct 14, 2011 at 7:44)

He is Aaron's manager so he goes where Gwin goes.

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mtbman12345 (Oct 13, 2011 at 13:35)

question for gwinn: what is your favorite food?

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Spec-Rider (Oct 13, 2011 at 15:08)

How does the your Session 88 compare to your new Session 9.9?

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ikaika (Oct 13, 2011 at 15:08)

What size frame do you ride Med or Large? any interesting reason why?

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fullbug (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:36)

not to put you on the spot BUT who did Monk absolutely hate to wrench for?

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niicii (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:40)

Favorite Trail/ track

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JoshuaO (Oct 13, 2011 at 19:56)

When are you going to get a gold grill??

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teamdoa (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:14)

Why do you not see enough black kids ride downhill at the highest levels?

thelumberjack (Oct 13, 2011 at 5:35)

vaild point, however - pease please please can we not send PinkBike down this line of enquiry - it could get political very quickly and thats no fun for anyone.......

Protour (Oct 13, 2011 at 10:19)

Mountain biking is a rich mans sport, period. Question answered. Socieoeconomical, not political.

xenophile (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:08)

Pretty sure socio-economic status is absolutely a political issue....

dh-freeeride (Oct 13, 2011 at 15:39)

@protour that's so true, over here all the rich kids get better faster because they don't sit in their garage trying to true the same wheel they've used for a year because they can't afford a new one because it took them years to save up for a second hand session88 on a waiter's salary! the rich kids just ask daddy for a new set!! bastards ... sorry i appear to be ranting ... but seriously rich kids that get 5 grand bikes off there parents and ditch the sport 6 months down the line really grinds my gears (no pun intended)!!!!

thelumberjack (Oct 13, 2011 at 16:56)

dh-freeride - i agree
Protour - being a geographer im academically going to agree with you however this could become very very contentious as surely we have to at least assume that race has, in this day and age, nothing to do with the ability to gain skil sets or good forbid earn a decent wage!

xenophile i concur

ctd07 (Oct 14, 2011 at 6:05)

this story here is true of any sport involving expensive equipment, especially motor racing, its still a rich person only sport, as is moto-x largely, as its expensive to transport to and ride on tracks - I've heard of 16yr old kids who have their own world champs grade moto tracks complete with start grids in their back yards here in Oz, these kids are from rich families and will certainly progress further than someone who has to start earning a living at 18.... it also has to do with culture, its not 'cool' for black people to do white people's sports - period!

dh-freeeride (Oct 14, 2011 at 14:26)

James "Bubba" Stewart Jr. just saying bud Wink

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natewynanscreations (Oct 13, 2011 at 20:39)

u inspire alot of people, but who inspires u?

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sthompson36 (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:41)

Have you ever shotgunned a beer before a race and won ?

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DH-Bills (Oct 13, 2011 at 16:25)

What other riding do you do besides DH?

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AAAustin (Oct 13, 2011 at 15:25)

how does a young teenager get into competitive downhill biking?

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carlmontnative (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:28)

when training, how many calories does a beast like you put down a day?

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parkourfan (Oct 17, 2011 at 17:41)

paper or plastic? that should have been the question

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seang14 (Oct 13, 2011 at 16:09)

How many frames have you snapped or cracked riding with trek....be honest

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theballinman (Oct 13, 2011 at 16:17)

How did you get sponsored by by trek and how old were you when you got your first sponsorship.

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John1304 (Oct 13, 2011 at 10:54)

if you wern't a pro mtber what would you like to work as?

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b3n-dov3r (Oct 15, 2011 at 20:31)

are you a WIZARD?

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lenmerderdenfer (Oct 14, 2011 at 0:36)

lenmerderdenfer (Oct 14, 2011 at 0:37)

@ Bjammin, Awesome question! Classic!

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ltaylor44 (Oct 13, 2011 at 22:09)

Can i have your bike?

larryssman7 (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:44)

me too?

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man0with0stick (Oct 13, 2011 at 20:48)

What's a bicycle?

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lely-pie (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:30)

boiled or roast potato's

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yelyayan1976 (Oct 13, 2011 at 4:11)

which do you prefer? mud or dirt?, Ortho or Dentist?

jaypetngl (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:08)

People over the age of 20 rarely, if ever, go to an orthodontist.

yelyayan1976 (Oct 13, 2011 at 17:29)

I mean Orthopaedics, Shortcut Ortho...lol...

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nikie (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:18)

Have you won a mtx race

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B-Red (Oct 13, 2011 at 0:25)

When you wipe: back to front or front to back? Also, do you like waffles?

Word to a fellow 909'er!

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pheonix-up (Oct 13, 2011 at 1:01)

What was your favourite halloween costume?

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wildwood (Oct 13, 2011 at 2:51)

What's the craziest memory you have on a snowboard?

wildwood (Oct 13, 2011 at 2:51)

Thanks!

joesephclark30 (Oct 13, 2011 at 10:34)

when are you going to do the redbull rampage?

webbrider12 (Oct 13, 2011 at 12:54)

why win at everything?? win the world cup isnt enough?? lol

joesephclark30 (Oct 13, 2011 at 12:58)

ha ha good point lol but hey id like to see what hed throw down

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bigtard (Oct 13, 2011 at 12:30)

so we saw you riding whistler this fall . apparently your first time here. was it awesome? did you let Adam Billinghurst school you on b line?
we're you jealous of his carbon session 9.9? its way better because of the sram parts right. probably nicer than yours
so i hear you're not worried about Sam Hill, cuz he's a bit washed up
how worried are you about Steve Smith? he's coming for you
If British Columbia joined with the Pacific Northwest as it should in its own country, called ourdirtshredsville.
would you like to come live here? because its better than everywhere else or certainly where you're from?
would you go faster if you put a little less effort into the bible and more into your training?

EuanBisset145 (Oct 13, 2011 at 14:11)

I read a comment of yours yesterday and gave you the benefit of the doubt but now I really do think you are a bigtard.

DIRTESANCHEZ (Oct 13, 2011 at 15:10)

your an idiot, i live 10 minutes from gwinn and some of the best trails are out here. the athertons,ruaridh cunningham and alot of some of the best DH riders in the world come here to ride and get away from dumba$$e$ like u. your an ignorant piece of crap who should be kicked off of pinkbike for this. Gwin will wreck steve smith next year and everybody knows it. BC will never join the pacific northwest, why would that ever happen, PN is truly a great place in the USA. why would we want to be associated with canada, a place that justin bieber came from. And gwin is from temecula california, a boring but very fun place to live with all the moto and DH riding we have out here.!

Husky360 (Oct 13, 2011 at 22:34)

Hey Leave Justin Bieber out of this. Putting dirt on Justin is like burning the Canadian Flag - He is their only hero while steve's not winning races.

justincs (Oct 14, 2011 at 4:17)

Actually i believe Bieber is 4 sale............

cglasford (Oct 14, 2011 at 10:12)

well why I agree with all your comments Dirtesanchez and bigtard is a big tard. Those riders you speak of go to CA during the winter so they can ride not because they are the best trails in the world. They also go to New Zealand for the same reason.
How much is Bieber going for? $1?

jgottya1 (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:03)

I would still pick RUSH other than Balfa as the greatest thing to come from up North !!
What instrument does Beiber play ??? :o)

bigtard (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:04)

you're right. rush does rule

larryssman7 (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:48)

canadian or USD?

cglasford (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:53)

probably usd it's worth less, haha

jgottya1 (Oct 14, 2011 at 11:57)

No doubt RUSH rules, I have every "album" they have ever put out, and have been lucky enough to see them live around 20 or so times over the years....Every time it keeps getting better and better...Bigtard shoot me a mailing address and i'll get ya a recent show that I recorded down here !

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lenmerderdenfer (Oct 13, 2011 at 2:29)

I throughly detest the stupidity and asinine garbage written here, directed towards Aaron, by the mob on pink bike! Show some respect! To aforementioned, Vous etes les fossoyeur d'une civilisation!

ahlmanj2011 (Oct 13, 2011 at 5:20)

again with the big words, and now french come on man wtf

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lenmerderdenfer (Oct 13, 2011 at 6:37) (Below Threshold) show comment

Yeehaa yeah... mann, Mercan only lang-gage... Alldothers is dum. Mercan #1 woohoo... nuf-s-ed!! So, have I acquiesced to your displeasure? In addition, (French) should have been capitalized because it is a proper noun.

pslide (Oct 13, 2011 at 7:33)

@lenmerderdenfer, I am having a good laugh reading your comments, but you must admit, you are the pot calling the kettle black. Comprenez-vous?

lenmerderdenfer (Oct 13, 2011 at 9:11)

I am the black calling the kettle pot! I am Spartacus!

cglasford (Oct 13, 2011 at 11:41)

@ lenmederdenfer- dude chill out they are just playin' haven't you ever watch 17 questions on vital and like I said before eveyone else is asking the same damn questions over and over in different manors! and he's answerd 90% of these in other interviews. They asked for us to be creative!

Nooblett (Oct 13, 2011 at 13:36)

dont mess with frenchie. he's spartacus

justincs (Oct 13, 2011 at 21:17)

hey lenmerderdenfer dont u have somthing else to do like ESL classes or a war to lose/surrender

lenmerderdenfer (Oct 13, 2011 at 23:56)

Yes I agree. Creative, original, etc. but, not rude, injurious, lewd, etc. Ask Karl-Burkat about all the rudeness he removed. Ask him! Someone said to Aaron Gwin, "... How many blowjobs did you get after winning the WC overall?..." Do you understand the bullshit on this page I am contesting?

lenmerderdenfer (Oct 14, 2011 at 0:13)

My former comment where I stated, 'I throughly detest the stupidity and asinine garbage written here,...' seems out of context and nearly unwarranted because Karl Burkat remove a lot of the offensive crap that was posted on this page.

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