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Hey guys, bummer to see all the hate from a few of you but I guess that’s passionate fans in sporting. Here’s the reality. From my understanding and recent reading of the rules, There is not a rule that says you must petition. A petition just assures that you are considered. The rules basically say that USA cycling will pick, at their discretion, everyone who is not an automatic selection (national champ or top 3 in previous world champs). After that the rules just say that they will basically pick whoever is in the top 50 of the current WC...

Wow....so much hate. Literally shallow, petty and spiteful hatred in these posts @Bensmith101 do tell what your qualifications for calling people liars is. Being a hateful person with a bitter pill in your gut is pitiful. Here's the flat out truth. No one in the US is better than Gwin. They want to beat him. Sometimes they have. Most times they won't. But I hope they keep pushing to beat him because of the rising tide raising all ships. USAC has 2 goals. 1 is to WIN Worlds. So Gwin, Dak, Luca & Chuck are the Alpha Dogs. They go...

I'm not arguing anything Mr "no shit". Just wanted to post the head to head data for 2 reasons. 1: Most fans don't know about the data told on that site and literally do not know how pros stack up, so providing that for the casual reader. 2. I LOVE that website. Seb works insanely hard to make it available for discussions just like this. Lighten up.

So it boils down to Gwin being a first time Team Owner/Manager. In the past, the team manager has always looked to make sure their rider(s) secured a spot or they knew the USAC petitioning rules for Worlds. The responsibility fell to AG himself and so it was an oversight on his part. Stinks to hear. It's easy to place the blame on Gwin here, but no way would I let that slide. This firmly lies on the shoulders of our governing body. From the very instant they recognized that Gwin was not going to be an automatic bid, they...

Dang. Nope. Looks like it's time for your.... Next set though.

Vital Forum, better at finding leaks than a plumber.

STICK TO TEAM RUMORS PLEASE. discuss the politics etc in our "off the bike" forum if you'd like - https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/VitalMTB/Off-the-Bike,3

Alright let's just end the Zink off-topic. I feel kind of bad now having fueled the discussion. Zink is still a legend, hope he'll be on a good ride for 2021 and show the kids how it is done next Rampage.

@HAEKTPON - last warning - stop cluttering up this forum thread. you're posting too often, with too much nonsense.

Another great review. Thanks!

And quite a few people read but don't post.

Brilliant execution by Santa Cruz in capturing the mixed wheel market trend while also improving performance on machine built trails devoid of technical challenges.

Hey, remember 9 posts ago in this thread when we were bummed that Bike Magazine was going out of business? Or the part where we were grateful for decades of great MTB content from so many amazing contributors, editors, photographers, and writers? That was cool.

Who the f**k put those tires...

The failed test was in 2018. He won twice in 2019. I'd say that makes him a certified winner.

LOL. This entire post shows how little you know about the sport and little time you've spent between the tape. I've been in the grey on the Richie/Graves thing the whole time. In fact, if anything, I've been super critical of Richie, mostly because his apology wasn't all that accountable. That said its 100% undeniable he's an incredibly gifted and talented bike handler with the grit and work ethic to back it up. There is no "system" of doping at Yeti. I'd bet every dollar I have on that one. The only shady things they do is arrange shuttles that...

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