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I've heard this weekend that Widmann has a ride in the WorldCup this year, European team apparently, but can't say more than that... we'll see in the next few weeks

My first thought of the creation of the continental series aspect of all the changes is the opportunity it brings to the rest of the (err, "non-white") world and what that means for the health of the race scene and mountain biking in a general sense. Can't wait to see who has the chance to break thru to top with proper exposure and support !

New rumor I think? Milatul Khaqimah of Indonesia, with 420 pts (top ranked rider without a team in any category, except for Veronika Widmann) was put on Intense Factory in the spreadsheet by somebody. I looked into it, and she has very few followers on Instagram, and barely any from europe/north america. But... Joe Breeden, Lou Ferg, Mille Johnset, and Oscar Griffiths all follow her.

The top 5 in elite and juniors get to pick a race this year or in 2026. If a junior ages up to elite than it is still an option for them in elite.

Congrats to Bailey Goldstone on 3rd this weekend at NZ DH national series round 2. From what I understand from the new rules, because this race was part of the UCI continental series and in the top 5, she gets a entry into a WC race. Does she get to pick which race she enters or does the UCI assign her a race? If she gets to pick, which venue does she pick? Good to see the CDN on the podium 😎

Who gives a shit about how reliable rivians are, anybody's thoughts on EVs, etc, in this thread we should almost always be stoked when non-industry sponsors (making a OEM tailgate pad doesn't teleport them into the industry guys) get in on our guys and gals. Good on her for looking outside the mainline sponsors, who are all on the struggle bus right now, and towards somebody who, for now, is swimming in their scrooge McDuck vault of VC money. Get your bag Kate! Edit: Those sunglasses upside down and two inches from her head in that photo there turn what...

Not team related but Andreu lagondeguy is selling all his bikes… moving full time into moto? Done with commencal?

Don't think this has been posted? Lachie to Monster

Unless Fox brings back Dialed, it doesn't matter who is riding there stuff.

Very, very fast young finn Kasper Hickman coming to Juniors next year with Cube Factory Racing. Won IXS races last year and many times being fastest of all - including beating Andi Kolb at Schladming. About Cube - isn't anyone thinking that isolated/floating brake mount from Cube proto would be next big thing after ochain and it's rivals? That completely isolates braking from suspension.

Loris to commencal official video

Commencal Muc-Off leaving Fox suspension.

whoa devinci coder for real! what’s your monthly budget for pushpins and red yarn? I think it’s more likely 99 just looks cool and if young Finnley is the series leader then he can be like “99 + 1 = 💯 flame flame flame emoji fr” on his instagram

Dang, beat me to it!

Kate Courtney on her own programme

Two new Colombians and an Italian. https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/filmsmith/blog/01/15/2025/entry/1295…

he‘s also becomin a dad soon and had a lot of bad injuries lately… priorities and focus can change. wish him all the best for the future