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Wow wow wow. Gonna be a battle for those last 10 spots. It’s a shame it’s not broadcast.

If you were to ask AG; seems like that’s the nature of the biz. Norco needs a dawg to ride for them. Respectfully Lucas is not a consistent podium threat. Greg talked a huge game and will need to deliver to investors asap. There’s some banter around another Canadian rider on that roster too. FI, JJ, DJ, Kirk, CB, and Gracey would be a hell of a team. Unlikely but at some point the ranch needs to match the hat.

Quite a few riders from South Africa, Spain and France live in Andorra. Bike park to train at, 10% tax on income for residents and companies, no sales tax (with only 4.5% VAT), no inheritance, estate or transfer tax and no tax paid on Andorran investment income all make it an attractive place to live.

Think of a former gun manufacturer close to Portugal.

Couldn't agree more, so many people getting angry about misinformation and conjecture. World Cup racing has been in flux since it's inception. This is just the next change in a long line of changes. Seems to me that the main source of anger on the forums and comments sections is that it's no longer "free" to watch DH racing. But for those of use who have paid to watch the DH racing (especially the womens) has been some of the best ever. What I gather from this forum is that the World Cup should be free to enter for anyone...

So many drama queens. The sky is falling. I think the changes will be good in the long run. Maybe it's because I have been a fan since before the Freecaster/ RedBull days. I think the GCN app was good as it bundled all cycling racing into a single source and I didn't mind paying for it.

Are you a tough guy or a victim in this scenario? It's so confusing to keep up.

3 missed finals and one top 5 doesn't scream 'pay me more' in my book.

Whilst im a massive fan of her riding, her results this year havent reflected her potential, so its hard to say she is due for a Raise.

Tahnees Dad is the FMD Team manager (and has done quite well from Tahnees's racing career).There is no way she goes to race for another team without him.

In his post-US Open Wyn TV interview, Lachie made sure to metion how well his Trek bike rides and carries speed. He must be signed by them by now...

Misspent summers post race notes says 3 of the 6 elite podium riders likely to be on different bikes . So Coulanges definitely , Loris seems probably. So who's the other . Has to be Tahnee doesn't it ? Can't see finn , myriam or vali changing teams .

Two days lafter, seems unlikely same cconditions.

top 5 by just .483 seconds is so hard to fathom. and danny. holy cow, such a sick run! so many rad riders in the mix that may not usually be. the women were pinned too! the top riders were hanging it out. such a fantastic time for DH!

As Loris lives in Andorra this might indicate he is of Trek and on Commencal...

could also be whistler? open knowledge they've been working towards hosting a WC. also a major ski/board destination.

20 teams Next year, fair few are going to go along with privateers. The ones who are good and have good points will be getting team rides. Cut throat. riders not tagging brands on social media has started. They are the ones not renewing or moving on. Eyes peeled. 10 dh race with worlds 7 EDR with worlds all Europe due to ebike racing too hard to y with batteries. 9 Xc with worlds

Purely a guess, but im tipping - lachie Stevens to TFR next season

LCQ yes please! a qualifier worth watching live again Fixed team colors with 2 special outfits for worlds/home race - cool Fixed number boards for top dogs - Like! Continental series, this has a lot of potential to be awesome and provide more viewing, but could also be a let down if not given the support and recognition it will require - This could be the answer to everyone's "we want more races" without stressing the current scene too much. MORE IMPORTANTLY - give us a reliable and decent WORLDWIDE streaming platform to actually watch the races please!

Wow, that's a lot of junior men. Not a fan of reducing the field but almost 400 people on a loamy, muddy track is a lot. If you are fighting for 100th place in junior, you should maybe not race a World Cup. The point system doesn't work well. Not sure which races are eligible but it looks pretty tough from North America but it's probably not competitive enough for European-based athletes.