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CHRISTIAN CRAIG
It’s often rare for the crowd to so easily be captured by the character and talent of a single rider – but the humble and dedicated Christian Craig has managed to captivate the world; reeling them in with his raw talent and sheer speed that leaves audiences
on the edge of their
seats week after
week.
The time the 250 west coast riders had off was crucial
– giving them extra time
for preparation from Santa Clara. As the gate drops,
we see who utilized the time wisely. Did Craig find those few seconds he needs to chase down Cooper Webb? It’s possible. Was his team able to squeeze out a little more speed during the down time? It’s likely. All it takes now is for Craig to piece it all together when the gate drops – we never know what this guy is going to bring to the table.
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