2023 TEAM RUMORS

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dirty booger 9/19/2022 7:13pm
9/19/2022 7:13pm
Now that the fast Jr's have aged out......Asa Vermette to Specialized or Santa Cruz.

He's already beating WC Elites, better snap him up quick!
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bikeparkmemes 9/19/2022 8:32pm
9/19/2022 8:32pm
kcy4130 wrote:
Some pretty interesting rumors on the pink side.
Seems like they know something posting the photo they did with the Commencal bit... Too much of a coincidence.
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Pedal4life 9/19/2022 11:12pm
9/19/2022 11:12pm
Do any of you think there’s anything to Greg Minaar buying a property in Andorra or just trying to keep more of what he earns?
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Primoz 9/19/2022 11:16pm
9/19/2022 11:16pm
Andorra is the lesser known Monaco when it comes to taxes, so...
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Karabuka 9/19/2022 11:28pm
9/19/2022 11:28pm
Primoz wrote:
Andorra is the lesser known Monaco when it comes to taxes, so...
Also life is cheaper and you can actualy ride bikes in Andorra.

Not really a 2023 rumor, but freerider Vincent Tupin (VinnyT) posted a promo video about 2025 mtb world champs in Valais region of Switzerland few days and wrote in the description that DH race will indeed take place in Champery!
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Lacanuck24 9/20/2022 1:04am
9/20/2022 1:04am
Tanner_Carl wrote:
The clickbait "Loris Trexit" rumor made me LOL, who would actually think he'd sign a 1 year contract and ditch after the relatively good year he's...
The clickbait "Loris Trexit" rumor made me LOL, who would actually think he'd sign a 1 year contract and ditch after the relatively good year he's had?
He’s actually at the end of his second year.

If the “unofficial” industry standard is two years, then it’s not that far fetched to think someone would at least try to lure him away from Trek. Surprised no one has posted anything like “I saw Loris talking to the owner of Huffy in a dark corner of a sushi restaurant in Andorra, so maybe Loris on Huffy!?!?” 🤣🤣

There are definitely some big names making some interesting moves for next season. Will be interesting to see!!
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puddings 9/20/2022 4:39am
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Pedal4life wrote:
Do any of you think there’s anything to Greg Minaar buying a property in Andorra or just trying to keep more of what he earns?
I would think he is also keeping one eye on the political situation at home in SA and making sure he has an exit plan if he needs it
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manny.bike 9/20/2022 5:41am
9/20/2022 5:41am
Karabuka wrote:
Also life is cheaper and you can actualy ride bikes in Andorra. Not really a 2023 rumor, but freerider Vincent Tupin (VinnyT) posted a promo video...
Also life is cheaper and you can actualy ride bikes in Andorra.

Not really a 2023 rumor, but freerider Vincent Tupin (VinnyT) posted a promo video about 2025 mtb world champs in Valais region of Switzerland few days and wrote in the description that DH race will indeed take place in Champery!
Yes, this is official. World Champs will take place in Valais 2025 and for each discipline they are proposing a region. DH will take place in the Region dents du midi and champèry is part of this (e.g Morgins as well). The Enduro will take place in Leukerbad.
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hogfly 9/20/2022 11:24am
9/20/2022 11:24am
dirty booger wrote:
Now that the fast Jr's have aged out......Asa Vermette to Specialized or Santa Cruz.

He's already beating WC Elites, better snap him up quick!
He's currently getting GT support and has a good relationship with the team from what I can gather. Pinkerton has done well with GT, and I could see Asa going abroad with them next year on a factory ride when Pinkerton ages up to Pro Men's from Juniors.

GT (and Coach) do a great job of being present at a bunch of the North American races.

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luisgutrod 9/20/2022 7:49pm
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TchoukTV wrote:
Les Gets (Alps) and Loudenvielle (Pyrenees) for the French 2023 World Cups spots. I think it's good to see a new DH track on the circuit...
Les Gets (Alps) and Loudenvielle (Pyrenees) for the French 2023 World Cups spots.
I think it's good to see a new DH track on the circuit. It'll be official this week-end for the Loudenvielle EWS final round.
https://www.lequipe.fr/Adrenaline/Vtt/Actualites/Vtt-de-descente-le-cal…
I'm waiting for Nyons 2024 ; ).Cheers !
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sspomer 9/21/2022 8:14am
9/21/2022 8:14am
prob nothing, but we just posted an insta post about specialized winning our reader survey and greg callaghan liked it almost instantly.


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dirtbeard 9/21/2022 10:21am
9/21/2022 10:21am
sspomer wrote:
prob nothing, but we just posted an insta post about specialized winning our reader survey and greg callaghan liked it almost instantly. [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2022/09/21/13034/s1200_Screen_Shot_2022_09_21_at_9.12.09_AM.jpg[/img]
prob nothing, but we just posted an insta post about specialized winning our reader survey and greg callaghan liked it almost instantly.


So new vital/specialized dh team with Greg as main rider aye
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Primoz 9/22/2022 6:46am
9/22/2022 6:46am
Or just hiding an unreleased bike?
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Bobodaclown 9/22/2022 8:41am
9/22/2022 8:41am
bimmelicous wrote:
Brendog off Scott?!
https://www.instagram.com/stories/brendog1/2932885015912998225/
dolface wrote:
Isn't that a Twinloc controller in the first frame? (Although covering up the headtube in the second one seems telling...)
Brendan signed another 3 year contract with Scott in Feb 2021. I would think they get a lot of value from him, as to TLD.
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Edthorne 9/22/2022 9:10am
9/22/2022 9:10am
Primoz wrote:
Or just hiding an unreleased bike?
Probably a new Ransom with that silly shock placement...
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vikingbeard 9/23/2022 12:23am
9/23/2022 12:23am
Bernard said on the ride companion podcast that he signed with Pivot for another 3 years.
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mfoga 9/23/2022 5:58am
9/23/2022 5:58am
bimmelicous wrote:
Brendog off Scott?!
https://www.instagram.com/stories/brendog1/2932885015912998225/
boozed wrote:
Gentle reminder to Instagram users: please post screenshots. Not everyone has (or is willing to sign up for) an account to view these links.
They also disappear. I have Ig and it’s gone
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adamdigby 9/23/2022 7:43am
9/23/2022 7:43am
dirty booger wrote:
Now that the fast Jr's have aged out......Asa Vermette to Specialized or Santa Cruz.

He's already beating WC Elites, better snap him up quick!
hogfly wrote:
He's currently getting GT support and has a good relationship with the team from what I can gather. Pinkerton has done well with GT, and I...
He's currently getting GT support and has a good relationship with the team from what I can gather. Pinkerton has done well with GT, and I could see Asa going abroad with them next year on a factory ride when Pinkerton ages up to Pro Men's from Juniors.

GT (and Coach) do a great job of being present at a bunch of the North American races.

Ryan is a first year junior racer and Asa is still U17 until 2024.
bikeparkmemes 9/23/2022 8:43am
9/23/2022 8:43am
wastesport wrote:
afaik henry kerr staying on propane
Giant DH/enduro team is expanding Wink
Not sure if this was touched on but I heard the brothers are going big
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hogfly 9/23/2022 10:17am
9/23/2022 10:17am
dirty booger wrote:
Now that the fast Jr's have aged out......Asa Vermette to Specialized or Santa Cruz.

He's already beating WC Elites, better snap him up quick!
hogfly wrote:
He's currently getting GT support and has a good relationship with the team from what I can gather. Pinkerton has done well with GT, and I...
He's currently getting GT support and has a good relationship with the team from what I can gather. Pinkerton has done well with GT, and I could see Asa going abroad with them next year on a factory ride when Pinkerton ages up to Pro Men's from Juniors.

GT (and Coach) do a great job of being present at a bunch of the North American races.

adamdigby wrote:
Ryan is a first year junior racer and Asa is still U17 until 2024.
Yeah... I mean the following year. Not next year.
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Primoz 9/24/2022 12:52am
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bimmelicous wrote:
Brendog off Scott?!
https://www.instagram.com/stories/brendog1/2932885015912998225/
boozed wrote:
Gentle reminder to Instagram users: please post screenshots. Not everyone has (or is willing to sign up for) an account to view these links.
mfoga wrote:
They also disappear. I have Ig and it’s gone
That's what stories do, 24h and it's gone.
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Verbl Kint 9/24/2022 8:02am
9/24/2022 8:02am
TchoukTV wrote:
Les Gets (Alps) and Loudenvielle (Pyrenees) for the French 2023 World Cups spots. I think it's good to see a new DH track on the circuit...
Les Gets (Alps) and Loudenvielle (Pyrenees) for the French 2023 World Cups spots.
I think it's good to see a new DH track on the circuit. It'll be official this week-end for the Loudenvielle EWS final round.
https://www.lequipe.fr/Adrenaline/Vtt/Actualites/Vtt-de-descente-le-cal…
It's official now. The UCI just posted it on their social media accounts.
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mfoga 9/24/2022 9:28am
9/24/2022 9:28am
boozed wrote:
Gentle reminder to Instagram users: please post screenshots. Not everyone has (or is willing to sign up for) an account to view these links.
mfoga wrote:
They also disappear. I have Ig and it’s gone
Primoz wrote:
That's what stories do, 24h and it's gone.
thanks for explaining to me IG. I think you missed the point, linking to IG story posts force people to have IG to see what you are taking about and also anyone who does not see it in 24 hours of story being posted its gone forever.
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Tim Horton 9/24/2022 11:48am
9/24/2022 11:48am
I think VitalMTB should be better than reposts from whomever clicks their instagram the most. Original content and rumours are most welcome.
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Jack moir to YT
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