The Rio XC course...!

[only_me]

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/rio-...ss-country-course-pictures-every-fence-582391


That looks like one seriously tough track.
No. 6, 8 - it's very similar to the jump at badminton that looked simple enough but caused a lot of trouble, 9, 10 (smallest Keyhole I've seen!), 11B -12, 20 & 30 are all my picks. it's not necessarily the fences but the lines that you are having to take which increases the difficulty a lot.
It's going to be an interesting xc, definitely one of the toughest tracks imo.

What do you think?

 

[Lanky Loll]

There's some seriously skinny skinnys! And that owl hole wants trimming

 

[PaddyMonty]

Apart from a couple of very skinny skinnies and the siting of a couple of fences to catch the unwary I didn't think it looked that tough.

 

[ihatework]

Apart from a couple of very skinny skinnies and the siting of a couple of fences to catch the unwary I didn't think it looked that tough.

Me either.
Looks a reasonable 3* test.
Always difficult to judge the angles and cambers from a photo.

 

[blackhor2e]

It's a reasonable three star I would say, a few rider frighteners but nothing I would suggest the best of our team can't manage

 

[teapot]

There are better photos on fb as the keyhole now is a normal size and you can see the angles more. The fact there are a fair few alternatives says it all.

Monday's going to interesting I think and it's long and undulating too!

ETS: fence 23 and 24 are a classic example of a bad photo!

 

[9tails]

Fence 5 looks so inviting, the owl hole not so much. Some of them look rather nice, though the skinnies are really skinny!

 

[Fools Motto]

It looks tougher than London. Not sure if it is a good thing or not as I thought the Olympics are aimed to try to get all round, not just the usual 4* riders? - Maybe this is why there are so many alternatives? Looking forward to watching as much as I can.

 

[el_Snowflakes]

Some of the skinnies & that owl hole look interesting! .......

 

[Branna]

I saw the photos and thought it looked fab. Only team I have seen feedback from is team USA and they seem to think it is pretty tough which makes me a bit more nervous. I think some of those who have gone expecting it to be a 3* will get a shock!

 

[Lanky Loll]

Kitty's put some great pics up: https://www.facebook.com/kittykinge...5002403596369/156013934828549/?type=3&theater
That brush is a bit bigger than it looked in the original pics - I know she's not the tallest but!!!

 

[Amye]

I think it looks fab - not that I would want to jump any of those!! (Maybe in mini format)

The pics aren't the best and the skinnys do look ultra skinny! Be interesting to see how the riders find it Hopefully we can bring back the results of 2012!!


ETA: That keyhole looks tiny! Are they all on ponies this year??

 

[Nicnac]

It looks pretty tough and I really hope the less experienced nations will make full use of the alternatives. Clever track which will catch out a fair few.

 

[Orangehorse]

Gosh, serious skinnies -no 9 is the first I think. Booked my place on the sofa for Monday!

 

[teapot]

All the comments I've seen on various riders' social media have been along lines of tough course, tougher than expected etc.

Vallin posted a link on the Olympic thread which shows the course in far more detail. ETS, this one https://www.facebook.com/JohnKyleSpeaks/photos/?tab=album&album_id=872759506191626

 

[rachk89]

Yeah not sure how people think this has easy fences they certainly don't look easy. They look massive in comparison to kitty king. Wish I could watch on Monday other than via my laptop at work.

 

[Honey08]

When I first saw pictures of this yesterday I thought it looked pretty easy, however Kitty's photos make it look a much meatier course!

I'm now off work sat-tues, so very excited to be able to watch it all.