The first time all the puzzle pieces have come together for team camp, and what a better way to get the bonding underway than laps of a dry and dusty Lousã.
Posted by iceman2058 on 2/6/2022 5:42 AM
One of the most unusual seasons yet found its finale with a truly nail-biting doubleheader in Lousã, Portugal! A loamy and challenging track delivered tight times, plenty of options for line choices, and tons of action. From dusty conditions on Friday to wet and sketchy roots on Sunday, everythi...
Posted by iceman2058 on 11/7/2020 8:20 AM
After a late takeoff, the 2020 World Cup season is already a wrap. It will have been short and intense, there will have been some highs and lows, accomplishments and disillusions, but we still brought home a World Cup win and two overall podiums!
Posted by iceman2058 on 11/4/2020 3:12 AM
Watch the best World Cup Downhill MTB racers get bounced and battered at the races in Lousa, Portugal. Suspension movements, braking performance, traction and tire choice can all be seen here! DOWNHILL BIKES RULE!
Posted by sspomer on 11/1/2020 10:28 AM
If you ever wanted to learn how to ride a downhill mountain bike, here's a clinic. The best World Cup DH racers on the planet rail, roost and rebound off the steep, rut-filled track in Lousa, Portugal. The final race of 2020 is tomorrow.
Posted by sspomer on 10/31/2020 10:34 AM
Day 2 of action in Lousa and the track continues to blow our minds! And how about that dirt...? The first race of the weekend is tomorrow Friday while race two will take place on Sunday on a slightly modified version of this track. Stay tuned for more #VitalRAW all week! #MTB #downhill
Posted by iceman2058 on 10/29/2020 8:59 AM
It's Tracey Hannah's last 2 World Cups so we asked her to do a course preview of this new venue in Portugal! The track is sick!
Posted by iceman2058 on 10/29/2020 1:07 AM
The first practice session of a long week of racing is in the books and the brand new Lousa, Portugal, World Cup DH track is all-time. Is it the best track ever? Steep, loamy, tech and plenty of big air has mountain bike racers going fast and taking chances!! The first race of the weekend is on F...
Posted by sspomer on 10/28/2020 1:57 PM
The 2020 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill circuit finishes in Lousã, Portugal, this weekend with a double-header event. The venue is a first-time World Cup DH location and the pro MTB racers are excited to see how the track develops. The dirt is moist and the course is technical. Myriam Nicol...
Posted by sspomer on 10/27/2020 2:05 PM
Was the track open? No idea. Does it look fun? Heck yes. Are we sad about no World Cup DH next weekend? Duh.
Posted by sspomer on 3/14/2020 1:39 PM
What's better about this video? The incredible dirt/track or trying to see if the shadows give anything away about his bike or setup?
Posted by sspomer on 2/3/2020 7:34 AM