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wyntv track walk and some vlogs from the racers Luke Meier-Smith Bernard Janaynay

confirmed, laurie on forbidden… stoked! https://www.instagram.com/p/DXrmip0FKcc/?igsh=NWEyczd4ZGxlbjh4

Downhill rider entry list for South Korea (different than actual qualifying start list that should show up in a day or so). Once quali list is in, Vital Fantasy will kick off! You can join the global league now to be ready for prizes. https://www.vitalmtb.com/fantasy/leagues https://www.vitalmtb.com/fantasy/how-to-play

Vital RAW from Downhill Southeast Massanutten

Looks like Laurie to me.

I clicked that video for a laugh and a trip down memory lane, but yo Laurie is straight up destroying on that old bike and flat pedals. Super impressive and entertaining riding on any bike. RIPPING.

People said the same about Poland, but it really cut up and turned into a great track. This will probably shape up to be one of the most interesting races in modern DH. A new country, with a level playing field in terms of pit setup, on a track with more flat corners and tight tree line choice will mean we could see some dark horses really shine here. An unexpected good result at the first race of the season could really jumpstart the rest of their season and a career. That's what we all want, a cool story. Loic...

Here's that edit - so good!

Test lap of the Korea DH track:

New Dual Slalom Course - Yay or Nay? Dual Slalom has been kind of controversial with its new location and minimal effort put into the course. Instead of the traditional combo of groomed, deep bowl corners and rhythm lanes mixed with some natural turns, this year is 100% natural, grass turns without a jump or berm in sight. The location, off the DH shuttle road, prohibited any digging due to utility and infrastructure elements underground apparently. Does it feel like a "pro" race? Not really. Is the racing going to be good? Definitely. Today's pro qualifying was exciting and fast...

Fairdale Elevator Taj's Fairdale Elevator. A breath of fresh air among the never-ending display of electronic tech.

The Shredline Eden. Full details coming next week. I'll try to answer questions each evening as I'm at the show and have zero service there. If you are at the show stop by EXT, Spank or Gates to see one or find us walking around. This variant is set up at 164mm rear (170 front) using a 230x60 stroke. The Eden can be set up in six different travel modes, two wheel sizes and high/low settings.

Frameworks 32-Inch Testing Neko Mulally is racing a Frameworks with a 32" front wheel and 29" rear wheel for Sea Otter downhill. He says he's been riding a bit back at home and had to purchase the front tire online (1 of 2 that he could find). He's surprised by the traction but did indicate that if it broke free, it broke free without warning. He was able to cram in a 29" rear wheel despite the rear triangle being made for 27.5. His philosophy is that it's worth the experiment to figure out if there's something more to pursue...

Posted up a podcast with Matt Thompson and Steve Wentz discussing Masters World Champs DH this year. Matt won his class and Wentz Top 10'd. Old people unite Check Matt's insta post here - https://www.instagram.com/p/DWhDvTVDv6U

I'm thinking it'll be more like this:

Hard MTB League qualifier roster announced HARD MTB LEAGUE ANNOUNCES FULL RIDER ROSTER FOR 2026 QUALIFIER 38 Athletes from Across the Globe Set to Compete in Boise, Idaho on May 23 BOISE, IDAHO – Hard MTB League has finalized the rider field for the 2026 Open Qualifier, set for May 20–23 in Boise, Idaho. Thiry-eight athletes representing downhill, enduro, freeride, slopestyle, and cross-discipline backgrounds will line up to compete across four disciplines: Downhill, Tech Climbing, Raw Slalom, and Tech Rhythm. The field reflects the breadth of what Hard MTB League was built to find: riders who don't specialize in one...