I'm a destination, oh so fine,
For skiers and snowboarders, I'm truly divine.
A stop on the tour, I'm proud to say,
Part of the expansion...
I'm a destination, oh so fine,
For skiers and snowboarders, I'm truly divine.
A stop on the tour, I'm proud to say,
Part of the expansion, in a major way.
But don't expect snow, I'm a different sight,
A dirt stop awaits, a new delight!
Verbier? Has a bike park, is a stop on the freeride world tour, and has hosted IXS cups.
could also be whistler? open knowledge they've been working towards hosting a WC. also a major ski/board destination.
Haha yea, guy posting is from Whistler. It's known they want a world cup there. It's part of the 'tour' (Crankworx tour). It's a ski destination, etc. Super stoked if so. Wayyyyyy overdue. Will be massive event. That said, shouldn't this rumor be in the 2025 race thread, not team rumors?
I'm a destination, oh so fine,
For skiers and snowboarders, I'm truly divine.
A stop on the tour, I'm proud to say,
Part of the expansion...
I'm a destination, oh so fine,
For skiers and snowboarders, I'm truly divine.
A stop on the tour, I'm proud to say,
Part of the expansion, in a major way.
But don't expect snow, I'm a different sight,
A dirt stop awaits, a new delight!
This afternoon I was thinking The Tour being Alpe D'Huez as it has a famous Tour de France climb. Then Loic posted this evening about Meribel. They have had Le Tour de France stop there, it's not quite as devine as neighbouring Courchevel, but it is still trying to be swanky in winter. Also Whistler could be it. Also Verbier is very very devine my darlings, Verbyah!
I'm gonna guess it's just gonna be another European location, the heavenly thing makes me think it'll be at a place named after a saint and there's thousands of places named after saints in the EU. UCI and potential venues don't seem keen to move outside of the EU anyways.
Imagine Lachie, Oli Davis & Jackson Goldstone on the same team is my thinking! ;)Trek would also be a good fit.Union is doing a fantastic job...
Imagine Lachie, Oli Davis & Jackson Goldstone on the same team is my thinking!
Trek would also be a good fit.
Union is doing a fantastic job, if the rumours of 15 rounds are right, I hope they can financially float that project.
Per Sven on the Downtime it's going to be more like 10 next season because teams need time to find additional funding to support the additional costs new rounds.
It is divine, even if folks don't agree with you. I'm gonna guess it's just gonna be another European location, the heavenly thing makes me think it'll...
It is divine, even if folks don't agree with you.
I'm gonna guess it's just gonna be another European location, the heavenly thing makes me think it'll be at a place named after a saint and there's thousands of places named after saints in the EU. UCI and potential venues don't seem keen to move outside of the EU anyways.
Downtime podcast with Sven this week discussed the number of rounds next year.
Sounds like WB/Disco proposed 13 rounds plus world champs around the world to the teams, however team budgets are still tight and the teams said that while this may be ideal it’s not feasible next year so it looks like a EU centric season with 9 rounds plus worlds.
It is divine, even if folks don't agree with you. I'm gonna guess it's just gonna be another European location, the heavenly thing makes me think it'll...
It is divine, even if folks don't agree with you.
I'm gonna guess it's just gonna be another European location, the heavenly thing makes me think it'll be at a place named after a saint and there's thousands of places named after saints in the EU. UCI and potential venues don't seem keen to move outside of the EU anyways.
Downtime podcast with Sven this week discussed the number of rounds next year. Sounds like WB/Disco proposed 13 rounds plus world champs around the world to the...
Downtime podcast with Sven this week discussed the number of rounds next year.
Sounds like WB/Disco proposed 13 rounds plus world champs around the world to the teams, however team budgets are still tight and the teams said that while this may be ideal it’s not feasible next year so it looks like a EU centric season with 9 rounds plus worlds.
Screw Europe-based big teams, they need to adapt to a less European-centric racing not to get more funding. UCI didn't wait for Kiwis and American racers to get more funding to be able to travel across the word. The goal is not to allow Europeans to travel easily but to give a fair chance to all racers all across the globe..
Screw Europe-based big teams, they need to adapt to a less European-centric racing not to get more funding. UCI didn't wait for Kiwis and American racers...
Screw Europe-based big teams, they need to adapt to a less European-centric racing not to get more funding. UCI didn't wait for Kiwis and American racers to get more funding to be able to travel across the word. The goal is not to allow Europeans to travel easily but to give a fair chance to all racers all across the globe..
Almost all the big teams are European though. If they all disappear, there's no teams. You can't make that change overnight without losing the whole sport's infrastructure along with it.
Screw Europe-based big teams, they need to adapt to a less European-centric racing not to get more funding. UCI didn't wait for Kiwis and American racers...
Screw Europe-based big teams, they need to adapt to a less European-centric racing not to get more funding. UCI didn't wait for Kiwis and American racers to get more funding to be able to travel across the word. The goal is not to allow Europeans to travel easily but to give a fair chance to all racers all across the globe..
Almost all the big teams are European though. If they all disappear, there's no teams. You can't make that change overnight without losing the whole sport's...
Almost all the big teams are European though. If they all disappear, there's no teams. You can't make that change overnight without losing the whole sport's infrastructure along with it.
That's my point. There are already teams and potential funding in US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and potentially South America. They are not going to develop if we wait for euro-centric mega team to be comfy. The goal is not to bring the euro show abroad but to give a chance to other entities. if some small euro teams disappear, maybe some others will appear. BTW most mega teams (Specialized, Trek, SRAM, Fox, etc) already have resources across the world. I don't buy the idea that Loic, Amaury, Vali won't show up out of the Europe, their team will find a way.. Enduro racers (and privateers) have been able to race over the world, Americans, Australians kiwis have been able to do it. It will just be a more leveled playing field. DH racing doesn't need more big trucks, more money, more TV, it needs more racers and a more global culture. In a long run it's a win-win if athletes and brands can be exposed to more markets.
DH racing doesn't need more big trucks, more money, more TV, it needs more racers and a more global culture. In a long run it's a win-win if athletes and brands can be exposed to more markets.
20 teams next year and a couple of wild cards Team France is going to be all time with a new rider on a team based out...
20 teams next year and a couple of wild cards
Team France is going to be all time with a new rider on a team based out of his back garden
Andorra would fit the description for a back garden... So new french rider on Commençal Muc-off? That would probably mean Maples is off to somewhere else
Andorra would fit the description for a back garden... So new french rider on Commençal Muc-off? That would probably mean Maples is off to somewhere else
As Loris lives in Andorra this might indicate he is of Trek and on Commencal...
Andorra would fit the description for a back garden... So new french rider on Commençal Muc-off? That would probably mean Maples is off to somewhere else
Verbier? Has a bike park, is a stop on the freeride world tour, and has hosted IXS cups.
could also be whistler? open knowledge they've been working towards hosting a WC. also a major ski/board destination.
Haha yea, guy posting is from Whistler. It's known they want a world cup there. It's part of the 'tour' (Crankworx tour). It's a ski destination, etc.
Super stoked if so. Wayyyyyy overdue. Will be massive event.
That said, shouldn't this rumor be in the 2025 race thread, not team rumors?
Clownshoes-whistler trail.
Japan sucks for snow. NEVER go there😉
Would Angel Fire count as divine?
This afternoon I was thinking The Tour being Alpe D'Huez as it has a famous Tour de France climb.
Then Loic posted this evening about Meribel. They have had Le Tour de France stop there, it's not quite as devine as neighbouring Courchevel, but it is still trying to be swanky in winter. Also Whistler could be it. Also Verbier is very very devine my darlings, Verbyah!
Not a rumor, rather total speculation. Lachie Stevens McNab to a big factory team next year. Can feel it in my PLUMS.
See my post on the 1st page near the start. 😉
It is divine, even if folks don't agree with you.
I'm gonna guess it's just gonna be another European location, the heavenly thing makes me think it'll be at a place named after a saint and there's thousands of places named after saints in the EU. UCI and potential venues don't seem keen to move outside of the EU anyways.
North Star is what lead the three wise men to 8lb 6oz baby Jesus not much more divine than that other than the park itself isn’t quite
Canyon? Or moving up to Trek Factory Racing and swapping spots with Loris if he's off to Canyon?
or maybe THE UNION gets 7-figure funding since they're doing better than most of the full factory teams 🤩
Imagine Lachie, Oli Davis & Jackson Goldstone on the same team is my thinking!
Trek would also be a good fit.
Union is doing a fantastic job, if the rumours of 15 rounds are right, I hope they can financially float that project.
Per Sven on the Downtime it's going to be more like 10 next season because teams need time to find additional funding to support the additional costs new rounds.
Downtime podcast with Sven this week discussed the number of rounds next year.
Sounds like WB/Disco proposed 13 rounds plus world champs around the world to the teams, however team budgets are still tight and the teams said that while this may be ideal it’s not feasible next year so it looks like a EU centric season with 9 rounds plus worlds.
Watch here at with the number of rounds at 46:53.
Screw Europe-based big teams, they need to adapt to a less European-centric racing not to get more funding. UCI didn't wait for Kiwis and American racers to get more funding to be able to travel across the word.
The goal is not to allow Europeans to travel easily but to give a fair chance to all racers all across the globe..
Almost all the big teams are European though. If they all disappear, there's no teams. You can't make that change overnight without losing the whole sport's infrastructure along with it.
That's my point. There are already teams and potential funding in US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and potentially South America. They are not going to develop if we wait for euro-centric mega team to be comfy. The goal is not to bring the euro show abroad but to give a chance to other entities. if some small euro teams disappear, maybe some others will appear.
BTW most mega teams (Specialized, Trek, SRAM, Fox, etc) already have resources across the world.
I don't buy the idea that Loic, Amaury, Vali won't show up out of the Europe, their team will find a way..
Enduro racers (and privateers) have been able to race over the world, Americans, Australians kiwis have been able to do it. It will just be a more leveled playing field.
DH racing doesn't need more big trucks, more money, more TV, it needs more racers and a more global culture. In a long run it's a win-win if athletes and brands can be exposed to more markets.
DH racing doesn't need more big trucks, more money, more TV, it needs more racers and a more global culture. In a long run it's a win-win if athletes and brands can be exposed to more markets.
Good luck convincing Weiner Bros of that........
20 teams next year and a couple of wild cards
Team France is going to be all time with a new rider on a team based out of his back garden
Gwin back between the tapes at Crankworx! And also, testing out some Swedish squish apparently...
that picture from the future or what?
well @iceman2058 , this news have already been posted on page 2, pinkbike has a video up talking about bike-tech in where AG confirms the switch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0daQB20P9Y
AG is starting at 11:35.
And he posted this on June 21: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8eyLy_OJio/?img_index=1
Aaahh, ooopsss....I've had my head buried in the sand apparently! LOL, sorry for the non-news... (still stoked to see him get back to racing now!)
No, just practice... 😀
Andorra would fit the description for a back garden... So new french rider on Commençal Muc-off? That would probably mean Maples is off to somewhere else
As Loris lives in Andorra this might indicate he is of Trek and on Commencal...
Doubtful
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