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I think just people are less value oriented than they were 10-20 years ago in general (especially in the outdoor sports world) and giant always did a good job of catering to the I just want something affordable that works crowd. The more trendy and/or dtc brands discounting have also cut into that value proposition.
I’d kind of like them to focus on that sub 1000 hardtail (with decent parts) categories for kids, teens, young adults. I think they are one of a few brands who could really change that market for the better with their scale.
Live timing for Tennessee National - https://artiming.com/results/2026/redbulltennessenational/
Ams underway now. Other start times (local time)
2:26pm - Cat 1 Women 17-18
2:36pm - Cat 1 Men 17-18
3:04pm - Pro Women
3:23pm - Pro Men (last rider, Aaron Gwin, drops at 4:08pm)
What happened to Gwin?!
Please tell me it was a mechanical.
holy cow top 3 separated by .089 and 1 and 2 separated by just .004?? TN Nats results - https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/news/final-results-2026-tennessee-national-downhill
Almost all the bigwigs had issues it seems.
What’s the story on Dak? Looked like issues yesterday in seeding and then DNS today?
if they were going 20mph at the finish line, the winning margin is 1.41 inches LOL. if they're going 30mpf, it's 2.11 inches. mental!
unsure on dak at this point. jack saw him after seeding and said he looked physically ok, but obviously he didn't start today. bummer for sure.
The Vital MTB Forum Law strikes again: "given sufficient time, all threads descend into pointless tech talk" 🙏
intel that just came through from TN national - luca flat, ronan flat, gwin lost traction in the chicane berms, dak's crash yesterday was pretty rough. apparently coughing up blood, so they thought maybe punctured lung. obviously he laid low today.
Any reason Asa wasn't racing?
It was mentioned somewhere that he is injured.
A bit crazy there has been zero statement from Neko/FW on this matter
They put out a whole comedy skit about it. He's in Colorado chilling and getting ready for the season.
I just assumed he doesn’t want race at windrock because of his crash in 24’. Just guessing.
Post-race Unc Chats with Luca Cometti and all the hitters
0:00 - Austin Dooley
1:14 - Aaron Gwin
2:23 - Ronan Dunne
3:57 - Dakotah Norton
5:52 - Cole Suetos
7:29 - Eliot Jackson
8:57 - Aletha Ostgaard
10:42 - Taylor Ostgaard
11:52 - Rob Warner
13:59 - Lucas Dedora
14:59 - Mack Manietta
15:56 - Kailey Skelton
17:12 - Dylan Maples
18:35 - Podium shots
19:42 - Raina Logar
21:17 - Mikey Delesalle
22:37 - Dante Silva
25:03 - Ryan Pinkerton
26:44 - Luca Shaw
Elliot Jackson in 6th. and Rob Warner in 9th?
Ok I'm confused, I admit it!
Or do the old dogs still have some life left in them?
Those are timestamps in the video!
Damn I hope Dak's ok
Tennessee National Race Replay show!
g-out project from tennessee
https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/g-out-project-2026-tennessee-national
gwin's race run POV
Remi Thirion - never not relevant!
Hard mtb league - does any brand that registrars an athlete become a sponsor?
For real. I hope they just jam every sponsor in there. Specialized Hard Mountain Bike Presented by ARI and brought to you by Canyon - Muc off by riding addiction yamaha pro circuit. Bet even Rick couldn't say that ten times fast.
Track walk talks at Pro Downhill #1, Ride Rock Creek with Luca Cometti
Interviews
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Dillon Lemarr
2:14 - Gracey Hemstreet
3:06 - Bode Kuhn
4:10 - SR Suntour Holeshot
4:27 - Tayte Proulx Royds
5:24 - Ryan Pinkerton
6:11 - Austin Dooley
6:45 - Abby Ronca
8:35 - Drake Parker
9:14 - Asa Vermette
9:53 - Kai Burleson
11:22 - Tyson Henrie
13:42 - Kasper Woolley
15:03 - Tyler Ervin
16:02 - Cole Suetos
17:14 - Aiden Chapin
18:57 - Nik Nestoroff
Registered riders found here - https://www.bikereg.com/Confirmed/74313
POV from Rock Creek Pro DH Series with Swerv and Luca
DH action from Rock Creek today. The g-forces in those berms are mental
Seeding live timing link for Rock Creek Pro DH Series - https://www.artiming.com/results/2026/Prodownhillseries1/
Elite Women's Seeding Results - Pro Downhill Series, Ride Rock Creek - 37 finishers, 2 DNF - Aletha and Anna in a good battle for race day!
Elite Men's seeding (Top 48 plus DNF list) from Rock Creek Pro Downhill Series with a pile of DNFs. 129 riders with times out of 141 riders. Asa and Luca doing World Cup things with the young guns on their heels. Full results - https://www.artiming.com/results/2026/Prodownhillseries1/
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