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This post sounds like it was written in 2007. There's about 15 years of data surrounding the proliferation of social media. These companies aren't stupid, money is invested where the impact is most likely. I'd wager that collectively more people consume bike related content through social media (Youtube, Instagram, etc) than regularly stream live race coverage. Who cares that no one will exclusively, only watch Sam's content when there's millions of people who will consume it along with other bike related content?

I hope they won't be the only ones allowed to do "behind the race" coverage. I just find their presenters insufferable to watch and they lean into the clickbait way too much for my tastes. I very much enjoyed most of the videos with Ric McLaughlin, can't say so about anything on the GMBN channel.

I heard they’re adding another format change to edr. Since the racers pretty much have to market themselves anyways and team rumors draws the clicks there is going to be a media embargo on who’s running what gear till a designated YouTube reveal video slot.

Truth be told: If people like Sam Pilgrim (social media clowns) would just vanish off the internet overnight, I wouldn't miss them. Not even a little. Kinda unfortunate that a guy this talented frequently resorts to putting out clickbait bullcrap.

50/01 former SC free agents will be split between diesel, 2 stroke, unleaded and 4 stroke.... One remains on SC though.

You must be new here?

Hi all, new here but thought I'd finally join Vital and throw my two pence in with something that goes completely against what the rumour mill has been saying for the past few months, BUT... I have it on very good authority that Kolb has re-signed with Atherton, rather than signing with Scott.

That video is excellent! The story of the Seagraves and FMD Racing is far more interesting than just race results. This alone would warrant sponsorship and support. Look at what Jenna Hastings is doing with her YouTube channel. It may be very difficult for her to break the top 5 this year, but she will bring a lot of positive attention to her sponsors.

Something new coming from FMD Racing?

The clickbait "Loris Trexit" rumor made me LOL, who would actually think he'd sign a 1 year contract and ditch after the relatively good year he's had?

She raced just 2 world cups in 2018, was a privateer as late as 2019, got the rainbow stripes in 2020, and is World Cup Overall Champion in 2022. Camille Balanche has had probably the fastest progression in Downhill MTB since Palmer. I hope she gets the best possible contract out there.