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bulletbass man Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
10/31/2025 12:57pm
There is no continental series. They simply ask favors and string together a calendar from events that went thru the effort and cost to be uci events. Maybe that will change going forward but it does not seem to be their prerogative. also. More runs filmed and presented well is much better than full runs from both an entertainment and sporting perspective.
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Konda Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
10/31/2025 12:56pm
If the race is shorted too much you lose the build. WB don't capture the the full rums even when they have time to. The long shots taken from orbit are pointless, you can't see anything which is going on. When the line is 3-4cm wide, what does such an angle show us? Yes it's technically filmed, and you can see a dot moving, but any of the detail which the sport *needs* is lost. It's also hard to think they take it very seriously, when for example Jackson's run in MSA: title on the line, home race, wearing the...
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PisgahGnar Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
10/31/2025 12:55pm
Without a real feeder system in place how do these kids develop and get on teams? And then if there are fewer slots why would a team give one to a young kid, when proven racers are vying for those? But we are way off topic right now. This is the thread for all the silly stuff, the wild guesses, cryptic clues, and freckles. New thread about juniors and feeder series' here: https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/should-juniors-still-have-place-wor…
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moonsaballoon Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
10/31/2025 12:54pm
For the most part I agree with that . Due to time differences I watch the races on replay and skip straight to the actual racing .From a purely viewer perspective I think the smaller field works . I obviously understand why riders would want more through to finals and I've heard people suggest you could have 40 in finals and only televise the top 20 but I'm not sure that would work and I doubt WB would be keen . I'll hold of on judgement about the juniors until all the facts are in but I think someone from...
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veefour Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
10/31/2025 12:53pm
Trouble is, with fewer riders on track come race day the more reason to not bother attending and the flatter the atmosphere becomes. So much talk about TV coverage, but it gets less and less appealing as a live spectator as numbers are cut. I've attended Fort Bill 3 times over the years, I'd already think twice now with reduced riders on track to watch.
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dantecusolito Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
10/31/2025 12:52pm
I'm not 100% opposed to that idea, but I think it comes with a few caveats. A shorter final will make for a better media product, but overall worse for us hardcore fans. That would have to come with Youtube live Q2, so you can still have a chance to watch your favorite riders. And the tracks would have to be more difficult with impressive features if you're really trying to catch the barely interested TV viewer. Then you will need more non-endemic sponsors because Larry watching channel 23 doesn't give a shit about which suspension brand offers the most...
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jessemelamed Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
10/31/2025 12:50pm
I heard it's increasing to 40 for the men.
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metadave Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
10/31/2025 12:50pm
The American Continental series seems to fall pretty flat this year, it's just too spread out and kind of a joke. To really compete, you'd have to travel to south, central and north America over 9 months. That's a big chunk of travel to move though. I'm sure there are enough venues and races to have a few feeder series races in all 3 parts and then that can make riders from those areas shine. It's already difficult and expensive enough for US, Mexican and Canadian riders to do a mixed series in North America given its size without having...
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Red Bull Rampage
10/31/2025 12:39pm
Adolf Silva speaks about his injury. We're all wishing him a strong, healthy recovery!
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BraydonB Liked a comment about Feature Hard MTB League - It's Going to Work
10/29/2025 8:38am
Big cheers man! It's coming along. And yes, we hope to have amateur races in the future... right now we are trying to make this work at the top level with a home it's gains momentum and turns into something everyone can participate in. This next year, we will be doing Hard MTB League challenges throughout the country where we will mixing and mingling with everyday riders and fans throughout the country. Thanks so much for watching and being stoked. We're off to a good start.
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LePigPen Liked a comment about Feature Hard MTB League - It's Going to Work
10/29/2025 8:37am
Love this format so much. I wish things like this were readily available for amateur races. Seems like all local races are XC, enduro, or maybe DH. But as someone with a trials/BMX background, I want to make a fool of myself on climbs, slalom, supercross jump lines, switchbacks, etc.
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sspomer Liked a comment about Feature Hard MTB League - It's Going to Work
10/29/2025 8:37am
no reason this couldn't be applied to amateur racing in the future.
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Poleczechy Liked a comment about video Why Do Racers Go Faster Without A Chain?
10/29/2025 8:34am
More like nO-Chain, amirite?
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Ryan Burney Liked a comment about video Why Do Racers Go Faster Without A Chain?
10/29/2025 8:34am
if you pedal less, you have pump more and that forces you to become a better rider. That's all i meant... Just trying to help 😘
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Ryan Burney Liked a comment about video Why Do Racers Go Faster Without A Chain?
10/29/2025 8:33am
You are correct! modern bikes have begun to better account for kickback though and will continue to get better at it. There are two types of pedal "kickback" out there these days: 1) The pedal kick you're describing, and 2) The chain whipping around and adding commotion to your ride. Some people call it "chain energy". If you have a bike with zero pedal kick (or for this example, lets say negative pedal kickback), then all of your "pedal kick" is just the chain whipping around. That Santa Cruz has pretty low pedal kickback, and the Frameworks, with ochain, also...
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jaybelly Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
10/27/2025 10:58am
Would be great to see Booker back on NP. Hardline rider with potential for EDR overall. Or even on the DH team if he wants to go that way. One of the most talented riders in the world.
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jjoly Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
10/27/2025 10:56am
Just my observation but I live in western Canada and can’t think of the last time I saw an Intense in the wild. This includes plenty of time in Whistler, Squamish, etc. I assume they sell more in the US but can’t comment. Makes me wonder if the race team is worth their investment.
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jofish Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
10/25/2025 3:14pm
Also spotted this factory Trek on the uplift trailer today. Was being ridden by some Irish guy 🤷🏼♂️
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Brian_Peterson Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
10/25/2025 3:13pm
Independently owned teams will go with who they feel will give them the support, equipment wise and financially, plus a European based company could be easier to deal with..
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brash Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
10/25/2025 3:12pm
haha, I bought Dean Lucas wilson from that Era, This was his 2014 worlds bike. I'd like to think Stevie touched it in some way. Cool trivia is this was a mule for the 27.5 bike, proto linkage, coil boxxer world cup. Best bike I ever owned.
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