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Was Danny a one year signing? He should have at least another year with Norco.
I can't imagine that (a one year contract). Last season riders owned the points, which should have given them the upper hand in contract negotiations.
If enough high profile riders can't get a factory ride on a world cup team hopefully the pool of elite riders entering Crankworx will expand to make a more entertaining series and then fans end up with two exciting competitions to follow.
If Danny hart and bernard kerr and Reece wilson were riding I'd definitely watch crankworx regularly.
Those guys are never again stepping on a world cup podium with the new generation of riders that are comin through.
Its possible The top ten next year could consist of entirely under 23s .
Thats the hard truth. And you can count some more in:
Kerr, Walker, ....
I'm not sure if its already been mentioned but the recent OTB podcast had some discussion about whether finn could leave specialized gravity? not sure if his contract is up or not but could be an interesting move if he did leave.
Who had Minnaar for world champ in 21?
I mentioned this in the thread previously but 99% sure Danny is on a 2 year contract.
Might be a good move for Danny... I'm not sure, but it feels like he's missed more finals than he's made this season..
You're right: He's only made it to the finals in 4 of the 9 races so far.
Danny has had only 1 podium in the last 5 years.
I'm as big a Danny fan as there is, but as much as it pains me to say it, I'd be surprised if any team would pay much to have him if Norco lets him go.
Father time is undefeated, it catches up to everyone eventually. It would be cool to see some of the guys just outside of the top 20-30 of world cups focus on Crankworx, Monster pro-downhill series. They are still insanely fast and would raise up the level of those races and make for great viewing.
In one of his first interviews after signing with Norco, he said that he had signed a two-year deal with an option for a one-year extension.
That seems unlikely that all all are are under 23. There are only 2 in this year's top 10 that would under 23 next season.
But there are some juniors getting ready to move up that have the potential to score some top 10s pretty quickly...
As good as Danny is, I don't think it's going to trend up for him anymore at world cups, sadly. Same goes for all the Norco elite males, I think they really need to sign someone that at least makes finals regularly and be a consistent top 10 threat. The next year both Alrans, Asa, Taylor, and Oli are moving up to elite, I imagine they'll take at least 3-4 spots consistently of the top 30, and maybe all 5 on a good day. Rude needs to find his form again, same goes for Finn. It's going to be really hard for whoever is on the bubble this year to compete next year unless something clicks. The women have a bit more breathing room imo before both Rosas and Aletha move up.
if finn leaves I hope he goes to Orbea... just so we can hear everyone's feelings and opinions about that (bonus points for a lot more screen in screen shots of partners during a race run)
Lachie, Jackson, ronan dunne, asa, the alran brothers, henry kiefer,oisin o callaghan.
That's nine.im not saying it's likely , just saying it's possible.
I believe this is the thesis for growing Monster Pro Downhill. With drastically restricted seats in UCI we'll see talent come back to the national level. With the payouts in USDH they are hoping it attracts high level racers.
Sooooooo Kolb to Cube?
sorry don‘t get it… why should it be andi kolb?
I would guess most likely someone off cube, but who ? max ? jess ?
I assumed the edges of the smallest cube forming a Y were a hint. Someone mentioned it earlier if I recall, so I guessed it wasn't vali or oisin.
Could also just be a brain fart (it does fart a lot lately)
Looks like someone off Cube imo. I'm going to preface this with I have zero insider info and this is pure speculation - maybe they're going to lose their elite male? I can't see Jess or Rosa being off.
Zierl's stock just went through the roof. While Jess isn't a top racer, she is what I would call a versatile media asset. Borderline free racer. Unless they're paying her too much for some reason, I don't see a reason to ditch her.
But ya if I had to bet my money, Zierl to whatever team pays the most. (Not meant as insult.)
Don't see specific reasons for Max or Kasper to be gone, and not familiar with the XC riders.
Maybe an unnecessary question but just to get it out of my brain.. Regarding the "feeder" series.. Isn't that a moot point if the "teams own the points"? Or would it be a National jersey kind of thing that still allows "privateers" to race WC?
Top 50 in uci points don’t need a team
Podium of a continental round gets an entry to a World Cup
Teams keep “World Cup points”
Almost the right colours for Irish flag…
ya i was thinkin about that. doesnt correlate to any current riders (flags) leaving... could imply italian rider going in but... probly not relevant to colors. more so just, a piece of cube is 'going missing'. i suppose.
Italian colours on the piece pulled from the rest…
So either;
Gloria Scarsi or maybe Christian Hasser (off of trek to make room for an ex YT rider?)
As long as we're guessing Italians I'll say: Maybe either Introzzi or Revelli, two privateers from Italy who are currently 35th and 37th in the overall standings, ahead of some well-known World Cup veterans.
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