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So I’m on the “hard to root for Jackson” team. Not because of his winning streak, and definitely not because of his talent—on the contrary, his riding style and speed are incredible. I just don’t vibe with the loud jocks who feel the need to push themselves into the spotlight at every opportunity. I always found Gracia super annoying, think BK is cringe, and Thanee also gets on my nerves. Meanwhile, the more reserved riders like Vouilloz, Chausson, or Sam Hill—who were just as talented and fast in their time—I find extremely likable. That’s also why I get along better...

powder coating oven, I was pretty close 😴

Sam Hill has said before that he had to keep them quiet because the French had so many spotters everywhere (way more than other teams back then) looking to see what secret lines other people were eying up or practicing. The French have been on it for a lot longer than anyone else when it comes to World Champs.

I think it's pretty easy to root for Jackson when he pulls out some insane gap in his finals run that no one else has done. Seems to be a regular occurrence

I'll be sold on Jackson when he finally posts a POV of a winning run during which he chatters away and never breathes heavily, the way he does in his course previews. 😉

Yes it was. Do people think Loic started calling himself that? He just enjoys having a bit of fun with it.🤣

I find it hard to root against Jackson for a bunch of reasons: 1. He's obviously a generational talent on a bike. 2. He looks like he has fun every time he gets on the bike, whether it's practice, in a race or at the local dirt jumps. 3. (Maybe the most important to me) He seems to be stoked for everyone. He placed 16th in Les Gets and is reposting Ronan's winning run. He's almost always at the finish line, waiting to congratulate his competitors. He might be one of best riders on a bike, but he hypes up...

No doubt Goldstone is a nice kid but he’s far from the average mtb bro. He’s basically a factory product, groomed to a level beyond what we’ve seen in the past (no BK jokes please 😂). I think our expectations as fans and his own expectations are just so high that his first rainbow jersey and WC overall feel like a bit of a formality. What’s more exciting is the fact that he’s got the potential to be an all time record breaker. I’ll be rooting for him in 2040.

Loic is a nice dude. Jackson is a nice kid. We’re generally lucky in this sport.

I am not finding it hard to root for him. Now if he keeps going next year or two like this it will change maybe. I am enjoying his taking it to those who had been dominating.

That’s all fake and not worth re posting here.