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I don't know anything about XC teams but Jolanda Neff has just been announced to be joining Fenix-Premier Tech team for XC, CX, and road.

i'll get a 2027 race talk thread started soon, but crankworx just announced dates for next year 2027 Crankworx World Tour Dates Crankworx Christchurch: February 18-21 Crankworx Rotorua: March 10-14 Crankworx Whistler: July 16-25 Crankworx SilverStar: July 29 - August 1 Crankworx Mont-Sainte-Anne: August 11-15 Crankworx Summer Series Sugarloaf: August 26-29

keep talking about balance sheets and roll solo the rest of your days! and yeah, it’s ONLY friends on a true powder day.

I have no real dog or insight on this whole thing, I just wanted to personally say I absolutely loathe the phrase "No friends on a powder day." Ski with your friends no matter what the conditions are and you'll have more fun. I think it's also pretty telling that the elite racers I've met have all been friendly if not friends with each other.

Yep. The La Thuile XC course was gnarliest of the year. This info about her was kept kinda suspiciously low profile from a certain point on. At first nobody talked because she had complications during surgery and it wasn't clear if she was going to make it. But after this, I think it was a PB article and that was that. If her confession of IG doesn't make one's eyes wet, I don't know what does...

was he trolling or bait casting?

Keep your eyes peeled on Monday and you might see a fresh Loic Bruni interview.

I want in frame storage, so I can carry around excuses not to hit the big features!

As much as I want to try longer chain stays, if you like short stays, rock them.. My current bike has 432 stays, I can ride it fast, but I have to focus a lot on my body position.. Ride what works for you..

Reasons why I love the vital community. You guys would be having a straightener if this was pinkbike. Hope Laurie gets something decent he's a sick rider and good dude too.... (A)

Hey there Vital friend. Sorry for my bad tone last night. It’s cool of you to say that. I’m a dad, and Greenland’s story is close to my heart, so I overreacted when I wrote my post. This very good little film is why I know about Laurie’s struggles growing up. The Anthill guys made it, and it’s a great watch. ✌🏻

Shhhhhh!!! We don’t talk about that bike! 😁

Gwinterview is live. podcast and youtube Topics 0:00 - Intro and What About Crestline? 9:34 - History with Neko 12:26 - How Can Frameworks Afford Gwin? 15:38 - Does Gwin Have to Race Now? 19:14 - Dealing with So Many Product Changes 32:31 - Does the Frameworks Accomodate Gwin's Riding Style? 43:00 - Being on a Team with Asa Vermette, Battling the Kids 49:50 - Game Plan for 2026 Races 53:55 - Gwin's Training Regimen 1:00:35 - Involvement with Lake Placid World Cup and TN National in 2026? 1:06:30 - Racing Hardline Tasmania 1:11:32 - Aaron Gwin 2011 vs. Aaron...

schroeder and i had a good hour-long podcast with gwin this morning. it'll be up tomorrow morning. he speaks pretty freely about everything and how it all works.

I saw the wildest thing ever. I saw him testing the bike and there was a bald eagle following him the whole way each lap! It was incredible. Never seen anything like it. The American dream team growing

I can only assume the reason Gwin is on this team is because he bought a stake in the company.

I'm not even from the USA and I'm stoked as hell for this!