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Maybe 2027 race talk?
Maybe same age as Benoit when he got his 1st??? Luca is 29, Benoit is 31
Speaking of Luca...someone tell him Congats. Could not be happier for him!
Has me blocked on IG.
Whatever it was, I'm sure deserve it.
surely this is the undisputed post of the year
@Jason_Schroeder B Practice Podcast when?
I would love to know the history
Bizutch is a real dude who appears to be himself on here.
Gotta respect him for that!
👊
Dak's in Schladming in a cabin halfway up a mountain. He said the wifi is nonexistent, but the host is working to get it resolved. We planned to chat this morning, now trying for Saturday or Monday morning. Also working around the 9 hr time difference and Dak training/testing before Leogang. Ohhh the trials and tribulations of the B Practice Podcast. Sorry for the delays, peeps!
I would much rather have him be the guy doing trackside interviews before race , during race. I think his personality lends to that type or role better than talking about what he sees on a screen. I might watch the pre race if that was the case.
Totally understandable. Free pass.
Because....Schladming!
Wyn is such a huge asset to the community doing exactly what he does. A commentary booth role would be doing him and us a disservice, he's our guy at the finish line.
Let's get this man a Starlink.
Stat of the Day - Only 1 current World Cup DH racer born in 1996 hasn't won a World Cup:
Wyn on World Cup Prize Money (or lack thereof).
Nik Nestoroff, $5k for a win at a local (as in tiny) Snow Valley DH race last weekend (as mentioned by @Jason_Schroeder in our latest bikes: unaffiliated)
Wyn is the Yoda/Guru of mtb.
They got that Ikon money 😂.
Man am I rooting for him to win on that A200G. I would love to see him out of anyone take the top step on a belt bike as unrealistic as is may be to race on one for the rest of us.
Balls. The US Open is not at Killington this year.
Official PR about U.S. Open and Deer Valley below
DEER VALLEY RESORT HOSTS FOX US OPEN OF MOUNTAIN BIKING SEPT. 11-13
For Immediate Release
DEER VALLEY RESORT; PARK CITY, UTAH (June 5, 2026) – Deer Valley Resort announces it will be the stage for the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking, the final stop of the Official US National Mountain Bike Championship series. Three days of competition for pro level to youth and adaptive athletes will take place on the Resort’s Bald Eagle Mountain on Sept. 11 – 13, 2026.
“We look forward to welcoming athletes and spectators to the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking at Deer Valley Resort,” said Deer Valley Resort President & Chief Operating Officer Todd Bennett. “Visitation to our world-class downhill terrain continues to grow, and hosting this premier event gives us the opportunity to showcase our extensive trail system, bike park, and rider amenities to a captive mountain biking audience.”
The 2026 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series presented by Continental consists of five races featuring an international field of pro and amateur athletes competing for overall championship titles. Competition stops include Ride Rock Creek, NC, Mountain Creek Bike Park, NJ, Utah’s Solitude Mountain Resort, and Big Bear Lake, CA, before the series finale, the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking, at Deer Valley Resort on Sept. 11 – 13, 2026, featuring Pro Finals on Saturday the 12th. In its inaugural year hosting this celebrated downhill race, Deer Valley anticipates an estimated 10,000 attendees over three days of competition. For more information about the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking at Deer Valley, visit the resort’s website deervalley.com.
“Utah has proven to be an important stage for downhill in the US, so it makes a lot of sense for us to bring the US OPEN here. Deer Valley is a great venue with a history of hosting iconic downhill races,” said Pro Downhill Series General Manager, Clay Harper. "We’re excited to work together in creating an updated track for the 2026 Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking, and our team is looking forward to sharing more details in the near future.”
Summer operations open at Deer Valley Resort on June 19, 2026, with an exclusive Preview Weekend June 13-14, 2026, for Season Passholders. Summer bike products, including Bike Park day passes, season passes, and lift-access packages are on sale now at deervalley.com. Options include:
Guests are encouraged to beat the crowds and start summer early by unlocking a full season of lift-served mountain biking, hiking, and scenic chairlift rides. Extended hours, Twilight Wednesdays, and expanded on-mountain value give passholders more time, more trails, and more reasons to visit all summer long.
For more information about the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking at Deer Valley Resort, visit the resort’s website at deervalley.com or contact dvmedia@deervalley.com.
About Deer Valley Resort
Deer Valley Resort, located in Park City, Utah, set the standard for luxury in skiing by offering the service and hospitality of a five-star hotel. The ski-only resort is now delivering the largest expansion in ski resort history for the 2025/26 season. This winter, Deer Valley unveils seven new chairlifts, including the East Village Express—a 10-passenger gondola connecting the new Deer Valley East Village to Park Peak. Since December 2024, Deer Valley has added 10 new lifts, doubling its skiable terrain and redefining the mountain experience. This transformation is part of Expanded Excellence, a resort-wide initiative that includes a new portal at Deer Valley East Village with 1,200 day-skier parking spaces, the reimagining of Snow Park base area, and enhancements to on-mountain infrastructure. The resort now features 31 chairlifts, 4,300 skiable acres, seven bowls, and benefits from 300 inches of average annual snowfall. Deer Valley limits daily lift ticket sales and is renowned for its award-winning ski school, elegant day lodges, exceptional dining, and a wide range of luxury accommodations. In 2026, the resort named GMC as the official vehicle of Deer Valley and introduced a new fleet of GMC vehicles for resort transportation and guest experiences. Deer Valley has been named the UnitedStates’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for 13 consecutive years. View and Download the Deer Valley Press Kit
About US OPEN of Mountain Biking
Established in 2003, the Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking is America’s original open class downhill race festival. Featuring a unique Open Pro/Am format and one of the largest prize purses in the industry, the Fox US OPEN has offered the most challenging competition in the nation for over 20 years, setting the standard as a proving ground for up-and- coming and elite athletes alike. The Fox US OPEN will serve as the final stop of the 2026 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series. The event also offers a full slate of amateur classes and festival village.
About Pro Downhill Series:
Born from the Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking and with the support of key partners, Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series presented by Continental launched in 2024. This US Downhill Mountain Bike Championship Series features both professional and amateur level downhill mountain bike racing with five events across the United States in 2026. Follow along as national and international athletes compete for overall championship titles! All races are fully sanctioned, and the series is recognized as the Official USA Cycling National Downhill Series. Please visit www.prodownhillseries.com.
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This is happening this weekend. Hopefully they've had some moisture up there and conditions are good. Looks like a great event and US National champs will be determined. Another Durango national champ, Milo Deem, will be defending his jersey in a junior category.
Loic out for 3 months
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So Deer valley hosting PDH and not a World Cup. Like some one in here had mentioned, or both?
Soldier Hollow nearby Deer Valley is hosting the UCI XC World Cup the same weekend as the US Open/Pro Downhill finals at Deer Valley. They are about 20 min drive apart from each other. Now..if perhaps someday Deer Valley hosted an event on the newly expanded Mayflower area they would be 10 minutes apart.
Major bummer.
Soldier hollow xc is the week before the US open
What an absolute gentleman to congratulate Luca on the win!
I dislocated the lunate bone in my left wrist 20+ years ago, It's a horrible injury that I still deal with. Hoping Bruni's surgery is succesful and he's able to come back, wrists are gnarly because of all the working pieces in it.
Not to get technical, but didn't I see Gee and Dan on the eligible rider list? Not that they are planning to race, but if they did, that'd be more WC winners "still" racing.
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