Video: Rab Wardell Takes on the British XC Championships in Final Episode of 'Old Enough to Know Better'

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tigerfish50 (Dec 28, 2021 at 6:06)

Excellent film. Engaging personality, with an inspiring story well told and edited. At the end, you're wishing him well - and thinking if he can do it, then maybe . . .

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RabWardell (Dec 28, 2021 at 7:25)

Haha you know you can! Get after it!

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lukeb (Dec 28, 2021 at 10:27)

@RabWardell: "if he can do it" is what led me to do the WHW in a day this year. Turns out, I could (just 40% slower).

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chevvy69 (Dec 28, 2021 at 7:01)

Fantastic ive really enjoyed wathching Rab,please keep making more videos

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RabWardell (Dec 28, 2021 at 7:24)

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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Hayek (Dec 28, 2021 at 8:00)

Have absolutely loved this series. Rab has such a contagious enthusiasm for the sport and such a fresh perspective on competition. I hope there’s more to come.

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HoppyUSA (Dec 30, 2021 at 10:01)

loved this series, loved watching the dirt jumper/bmxer style come through in the way he rides an XC bike. Also just seems such a cool bloke.. totally motivating, deserves his success, stoked for him... now to get my old bones out on a bike, no excuses after this eh!!

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SRD022 (Dec 28, 2021 at 9:42)

36? Too OLD? Flipping spring chicken you are my lad!

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gavind (Dec 29, 2021 at 13:56)

It has been awesome watching this series, Rab. Bloody well done on the result.
From experience in managing a World Cup team over a decade ago, if you are seeking UCI points try hitting up some of the minor euro races (we snuck in a rider by doing a couple of rides in Portugal).
You are never too old to give something a crack. I reach 50 next year and two years ago managed to successfully drag my sorry fat ass through the selection process for a tactical police unit. The trick is knowing your body and planning to succeed. Oh, and keep that back locked on your bicep curls ya cheat!

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Sniff303 (Dec 28, 2021 at 8:23)

His attitude is great. Enjoyed the series and hope the best for him in whatever comes next!

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davep1 (Dec 29, 2021 at 9:56)

That's a great result and even more so considering the snapped chain. Would you have been in the hunt for victory without it? @RabWardell

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RabWardell (Dec 29, 2021 at 14:39)

No, I was a bit off the pace of the fastest riders. I think I might have been in the fight for 4th, maybe 3rd.

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TrueScotsman FL (Dec 28, 2021 at 22:06)

Nice one Rab, loved the whole series. Totally inspired me to get the bike out of hibernation- I’ve got unfinished business!

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Apitzer (Dec 29, 2021 at 19:19)

What an inspiration. Great film, and great racing! Sorry about the chain.

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jibbandpedal FL (Dec 28, 2021 at 10:44)

Gowaan Rab! Great Series!

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riddenagenda (Dec 28, 2021 at 15:03)

loving this series @RabWardell — i'm trying to space them out so I don't binge them all at once

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chamoisbutt (Dec 28, 2021 at 22:47)

Why wasn't the chain pre-cut?

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RabWardell (Dec 29, 2021 at 1:07)

Basically, because I didn't think I was going to snap my chain, and I didn't want to shorten the brand new chain I bought days before so it could be used as a spare for another bike. As I say in the film, I wish I'd shortened it now... Schoolboy error.

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Scout290 (Dec 28, 2021 at 4:47)

Well, can't watch it yet, here in Holland. 23 hours to go...

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mitochris FL (Dec 28, 2021 at 5:11)

Yeah, somebody posted this a wee bit early. Knowing PB, it’s going to be buried by 15 other articles by then.

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Scout290 (Dec 28, 2021 at 5:40)

@mitochris: Apparently, 23 hrs have gone by - I can watch it now.

And probably will.

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mitochris FL (Dec 28, 2021 at 8:14)

@Scout290: I must have been in a coma.

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eblackwell FL (Dec 28, 2021 at 12:06)

Love this series!

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deertrackdoctor FL (Dec 28, 2021 at 15:15)

2022 enduro wet series Tweed Valley. go on go on go on blog it