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BKs podcasts are so good as he just throws it out, $60k less budget compared to last year, riders keep the same salary and he takes the loss. And that sponsors are serious about reducing or even canceling enduro sponsorhip as there is simply no exposure from it. Also interesting bit about the Dyfi and how much that park does for the local comunity and that Dan has been elected as city council :D

Kiwi pinner ellie hulsebosch who will be first year juinor this year on the union, seen wearing a union jersey here, she also has just recently started riding a trek so that would confirm the union being on trek this season

That would be sick!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsX6GRHV3AQ BK on The Ride Companion podcast. I thought I remember him saying something about Danny is crashing with him in NZ and he is set for a ride next year. "the bike is in my garage, just sorting a few things out." I cant find the time stamp now. But that is at least some good news that Danny has a ride for 24

I have no idea what you're saying but I 100% agree!

What if…the third rider on frameworks is Blenkinsop? I recall Neko and Sam were on TFR circa 2010 which was managed by Martin Whitely so there may be some connection there. Sam was on a few WC podiums and even has a win so that would match with the quote we have of third rider having visited the WC podium. I also feel as though Neko always speaks highly of Sam on the DT podcast post race shows. If Neko and Asa pop up in NZ I would be even more convinced of Sam being mystery rider #3.

AG on a TR11. You heard it here first.

Always throughly enjoy watching/listening to BK interviews chit chats etc

I have heard something similar that he is looking for a very simple DH bike that could be a rental fleet. No frills, not fuss. Rides well, etc. Something he would ride, too. Part of me thinks he will work with Neko to develop that bike based off the frameworks project and help fund the grassroots program? (At least I can dream?) As for racing, I'm really hoping whatever deal he has landed on, is with Dak as well. They seemed to really work well together this year and found a groove. So having them together is a proven duo...

rad ride companion w/ bernard on. he talks budget (and they're taking cuts) and that '24 is prob his last year racing.

I'm speculating a new team for Gwin on Intense frames. I can't believe he spent all that time riding VPP that he didn't like, only to develop a trek session clone (but uglier), then to develop what appears to be a refined, race-ready, good looking frame, only to never race it once at world cups and then move on.

That's a good point, I have a hard time imagining Yeti being able to flip the bill for Aaron & RR. That'd be cool if he Aaron linked up with an American brand with a prototype DH bike; Fezzari (KHS..??) & Revel come to mind. Highly unlikely, but I don't think there have been many suggestions as to where he'll end up. Maybe he'll fill Blenki's spot on Crestline? When in doubt, the #GwinToHuffy rumor never fails

1) I think the OP was a joke 2) Southern Gravity are racing frames by the same name, from what I understand. Sean Leader, inspired by Neko and asissisted by the owner of Ferum Bikes, has started making his own frames, which he is going to sell out of his bike shop (also of the same name, I believe). 3) Information on Southern Gravity, their frames, and team are all on the Trail Aeffect podcast episode with Sean Leader. I know that Jack Pederson is going to ride for them this year as well as a bunch of juniors. Think...

Anyone thrown Windrock Racing out there for Gwin? Like Pinkbike Racing but you know, Windrock.

Gwin to Southern Gravity Racing along with a couple of juniors and a up and rising elite men's rider. Heard it straight from one of Sean's pigs in exchange for some kitchen scraps.

Sorry everyone but this bike is just so damn sexy. I don't even ride a Yeti. I'm on a full aluminum, externally routed, sensible and inexpensive bike by choice. But this Yeti DH rig tickles me in the right places! It would be super cool to see Gwin on Yeti.

Would be fitting being a Kiwi brand. But imagine Gwin to Yeti with Blenki as well, that would be some real nostalgic full circle shit...

Um, have you not been paying attention? Yeti built a new DH bike for Richie last year because he said he wanted to do some DH racing. Like a fully finished carbon DH bike ready for production.

Gwin back to Yeti, I'm calling it. Him and Richie back together would be great to see again, bring on the Two Turquoise Terminators

Gwin to Fezzari. The algorithm has spoken.