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If yt can’t fulfill the contract obligations of being a Uci team then the riders are free agents. Not sure if it’s reached that point yet. A ride can’t just sign with another team though as that has to be done in the transfer window

Whispers from the Lenzerheide pits. Norco to chase the $100k belt drive payday in ‘26: Vali to Commencal. Kolb to Cube.

I think Dak is capable of a lot more than a 10th. Especially if he gets to stay on that Mondraker. But I agree Ronan is due a big raise and pinky is gonna be pretty cheap compared to Dak. No idea where mondraker is financially at the moment. But for any team looking for a no1 or no 2 rider who is podium proven And win capable. Dak would be on the top of plenty of people’s list. And if mondraker can afford it I’d think keeping the gang together and bringing in a true first year junior would...

My take is he doesn’t want to take any more championship spots and took his last chance. He is kind of screwed for world cups since they have the new rules and has to get wildcards.

Honestly, nobody really has a lifetime sponsorship deal... Your sponsorship will only last as long as the company sees value in what you are doing... So, if you aren't getting coverage via race or contest results, you'd better get good at being a content creator...

Gonna be a treat to see Ronan throw himself down this track after doing 80 laps on it before Les Gets

A small update on my part. Fox has fitted new stanchions and bridges under warranty. No more cracking. What a pain in the ass that was...

Oisin was joking in Theo’s vid that they need to make prize money to continue racing

Just listening to the OTB podcast . Rumor from them is that the YT truck got repossessed and the team won't have the funds to make the north American rounds . Pretty rubbish situation all round .

In this current format of team/rider eligibility, no chance of locals racing year one. IF someone is inspired and has deep enough pockets to go get some UCI points, then maybe in year three, a slim chance at year two. There's little to no support for local riders. I'd put my money on one of two local juniors if they hit the gym and move abroad to train and collect points since they've both already outgrown the local parks. If it were ten years ago, there were two riders who'd be able to line up in Pro. One, Park Jun...

Statement from the MSA organizers: https://www.coupedumonde-mtb-msa.com/en/post/statement-on-the-2026-cale… The removal of Mont-Sainte-Anne from the 2026 calendar is based solely on WBD's own profitability considerations. Discussions are already underway with WBD and various stakeholders, including our public partners, to prepare for Mont-Sainte-Anne's return to the UCI calendar in 2027.

what about Mineral Oil regulated? (i'm kidding...that's going to be a HIKE across the country).

i believe they will be using the 1199 track. i believe it was stated when it was announced that their intent was to ultimately use it as a WC track.

I think you have over thought it and the bk sport thing. I'm pretty sure it was just a merch opportunity off the back of his YouTube channel success and popularity. From the conversations going on in other threads on this site and others it seems like that may be on the decline so I doubt he could count on that. I know for one I wouldn't walk about with a t-shirt with his name on it.