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Dunne just posted this on his story, new Summum getting closer to release

Not sure it's been mentioned yet but Loris's mechanic PA is retiring:

Not related to the transition stuff above, but considering Martin Maes is following FMD on instagram and the only other teams he follows are his previous teams and brands, I think it's quite clear what is going to happen with Orbea and FMD after the Orbea shut down. Would be interesting to see how FMD does enduro stuff or combine into one team and do both enduro an DH, maybe a little like YT is doing already. Didn't think they'd go for a brand like Orbea though.

Henri Keifer on the new canyon DH bike now. Could assume from this that him and Ostgasrd both on the factory team in 25?

When you digging for cash, racing would be one of the first things to go. Trek's probably hurting the worst out of all the big names. They'll have sponsored athletes at races but I don't think it's gonna be anywhere near as big for a few years.

Watch the Session, buy the Slash.

It's obviously not a surprise but when a company like Trek with a bike like the Slash to sell can't see the value in competing at the EDR it really hammers the point . Under normal circumstances Hattie would have her pick of teams , but at the moment ? Hope she finds something decent for next year .

I’d like to see Trek, Transition and other US based bike manufacturers really focus on USDH with support and dedicated teams.

Really nice post from TFR.

Trek Factory announcement https://www.instagram.com/p/DDPirWPxbsd/?igsh=MXdvZXBvY2RlZjJ3Zw== The fact that Bodhi Kuhn is moving on surprised me . The other two were pretty obvious Who’s gonna ride for TFR ( Trek ) in 2025?

Regional DH racing in Colorado/New Mexico has been growing big time the last few years, lots of young racers coming up. The new "SoCal" DH series last year, Neko/Gwinn and company killing it on the East Coast, and the US Open rolling strong. I'd much rather see North American DH racing grow and spread than the UCI-Euro-Cup money grab that Chris Ball has fostered. Bring back the old days when all the fast Euros and Aussies came over to the US to race and make $!

Gonna be a rough announcement season.

new #USDH team! sure hope to see more! BGR Mondraker/Ohlins Team Announced Saint Charles, IA - BGR Mondraker/Ohlins is pleased to announce a two-rider team focusing on the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series Championship. Downhill racers Kallie Stewart and Carson Morgan join team manager Clint Mongan for the team’s inaugural season in 2025. Kallie Stewart is fresh off a Monster Energy DH championship in the 15-16 Cat 1 girls class and will be making the jump to the Pro Class in 2025. “I’m really excited to have the best people and brands in my corner for this important part of...

Matt Walker (english) to Trek Factory Racing. Per OTB podcast. Could be a good fit

Looks like Anna Newkirk, or another medium height woman with brown hair. That would check out. Although it could have theoretically been Callie Horwath, Neko's gf. Anna would make more sense from a marketing and team hype perspective though.

Her parents probably don't want her to be BK's next girlfriend

ALL WBD/WC DISCUSSIONS please post to the 2025 RACE TALK thread here - https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/2025-race-talk?page=9 this is team rumors.

cast bar is a giveaway too seeing as they seem to be the only team using them

Hart to Norco seems somewhat likely given the TRP stuff and fresh gold fork