In the latest downtime podcast Ratboy seems to hint towards cannondale potentially returning to downhill, although he wasn’t aware of the leaked (and now confirmed) changes so not sure how recent that was. Either way it would definitely be cool to see a return.
I really like provateer Danny Hart- van camping with his family and almost winning worlds.
This could have been the case this year but with the next year changes the privateers are pretty much gone, with the exception of privateer national champions...
Ahahah they are definitely not siblings. What i meant is that a rumor about Wilson on Gamux could very well have been about her, not him. But she has an older brother who rides. The OGs will remember him from Cathro's old Sick Skills team race vlog. She even made an appearance then.
In the latest downtime podcast Ratboy seems to hint towards cannondale potentially returning to downhill, although he wasn’t aware of the leaked (and now confirmed) changes...
In the latest downtime podcast Ratboy seems to hint towards cannondale potentially returning to downhill, although he wasn’t aware of the leaked (and now confirmed) changes so not sure how recent that was. Either way it would definitely be cool to see a return.
that was a great listen... hope he can show up in a big event next year.
To the best of my knowledge and based on the ranking published on PB, these are the current men elite riders in the top 50 who are not currently on a top 15 team: Walker, Estaque, Palazzari, Williamson, Dooley, H. Kerr. Hartnestern, Holguin Villa, Boonsane, Pontvianne, Ant. Pierron, Introzzi, Breeden, Vidal, Shan, Kiefer. I excluded juniors in thee year 2024 and people like Coulanges, who will obviously be on a top team, and Munoz who is continental champ. So, it looks like this is who you have to beat at national, continental, or other points-paying races to squeeze in the top 50, if they decide to race to not risk being outside the top 50. Making the cut will aslo be hard if all these people keep racing, since they would still have a point advantage over riders ranked 51st and below.
In the latest downtime podcast Ratboy seems to hint towards cannondale potentially returning to downhill, although he wasn’t aware of the leaked (and now confirmed) changes...
In the latest downtime podcast Ratboy seems to hint towards cannondale potentially returning to downhill, although he wasn’t aware of the leaked (and now confirmed) changes so not sure how recent that was. Either way it would definitely be cool to see a return.
cannondale currently does have a factory racing team, which just happens to include the 2024 men's XCO world champion (Hatherly). I would have serious doubts they'd be going away for '25, although a quick google doesn't turn up an info on his contract status and duration; he's been with the team since 2021; but I can't imagine them letting him leave after the season he had (2nd overall too). its all XCO, 3 men 1 woman, so they certainly have space to expand the roster under the new rules as a mixed discipline team.
Apparently, Haterly and Andreassen are out of Cannondale factory for 2025...
The whole XC scene is going crazy for next season, basically every rider is signing a contract, be that for a same team or a new one, source is a team manager in a Finnish podcast. He didn't spill all the good stuff but seemed like Nino is the only safe bet who stays on a same team. He also said that two new bike brands are coming to XC with factory/elite status, brands that are not big and "no one has heard of".
The whole XC scene is going crazy for next season, basically every rider is signing a contract, be that for a same team or a new...
The whole XC scene is going crazy for next season, basically every rider is signing a contract, be that for a same team or a new one, source is a team manager in a Finnish podcast. He didn't spill all the good stuff but seemed like Nino is the only safe bet who stays on a same team. He also said that two new bike brands are coming to XC with factory/elite status, brands that are not big and "no one has heard of".
one is the French brand Origine, Marotte will be the team manager of their new XCO team. the other brand I have no idea. Nino will stay at Scott obvs, and Kate Courtney will stay too. they'll sign Bjorn Riley
The whole XC scene is going crazy for next season, basically every rider is signing a contract, be that for a same team or a new...
The whole XC scene is going crazy for next season, basically every rider is signing a contract, be that for a same team or a new one, source is a team manager in a Finnish podcast. He didn't spill all the good stuff but seemed like Nino is the only safe bet who stays on a same team. He also said that two new bike brands are coming to XC with factory/elite status, brands that are not big and "no one has heard of".
a lot of the shake-up on the XC side is because its a post-olympics year. nino isn't moving since its his last season.
They're also heirs to the $ billion tennis racket empire.
Meanwhile, has Danny Hart been spotted riding a Nukeproof in NZ yet?
No, but he will be on a new team next year and does have a number of options available to him.
I really like provateer Danny Hart- van camping with his family and almost winning worlds.
Danny was on the Continental GT team this season. With a pits (that his camper was behind usually) and a mechanic etc
In the latest downtime podcast Ratboy seems to hint towards cannondale potentially returning to downhill, although he wasn’t aware of the leaked (and now confirmed) changes so not sure how recent that was. Either way it would definitely be cool to see a return.
This could have been the case this year but with the next year changes the privateers are pretty much gone, with the exception of privateer national champions...
Ahahah they are definitely not siblings. What i meant is that a rumor about Wilson on Gamux could very well have been about her, not him. But she has an older brother who rides. The OGs will remember him from Cathro's old Sick Skills team race vlog. She even made an appearance then.
that was a great listen... hope he can show up in a big event next year.
To the best of my knowledge and based on the ranking published on PB, these are the current men elite riders in the top 50 who are not currently on a top 15 team: Walker, Estaque, Palazzari, Williamson, Dooley, H. Kerr. Hartnestern, Holguin Villa, Boonsane, Pontvianne, Ant. Pierron, Introzzi, Breeden, Vidal, Shan, Kiefer. I excluded juniors in thee year 2024 and people like Coulanges, who will obviously be on a top team, and Munoz who is continental champ. So, it looks like this is who you have to beat at national, continental, or other points-paying races to squeeze in the top 50, if they decide to race to not risk being outside the top 50. Making the cut will aslo be hard if all these people keep racing, since they would still have a point advantage over riders ranked 51st and below.
Martin Whiteley has picked up reigning u17 european champion, who will be u19 next year, under his belt but with no team yet... https://23degrees-sports.com/athletes/azbe-kalinsek/
cannondale currently does have a factory racing team, which just happens to include the 2024 men's XCO world champion (Hatherly). I would have serious doubts they'd be going away for '25, although a quick google doesn't turn up an info on his contract status and duration; he's been with the team since 2021; but I can't imagine them letting him leave after the season he had (2nd overall too). its all XCO, 3 men 1 woman, so they certainly have space to expand the roster under the new rules as a mixed discipline team.
Apparently, Haterly and Andreassen are out of Cannondale factory for 2025...
I can confirm that Reece Wilson will join Gamux next year. There Will be a lot of changes for that team
Andreassen rumored to Orbea Factory
Hatherly said to be riding a Giant on road races. obvs Jayco was rumored, we'll see
Mona too could leave Cannondale
Milan Vader to Q36.5
Jolanda rumored to Cannondale
interesting, hadn't seen/heard that one yet.
But when heather Wilson wins a junior World Cup on the gamux will she take the 100k?
The whole XC scene is going crazy for next season, basically every rider is signing a contract, be that for a same team or a new one, source is a team manager in a Finnish podcast. He didn't spill all the good stuff but seemed like Nino is the only safe bet who stays on a same team. He also said that two new bike brands are coming to XC with factory/elite status, brands that are not big and "no one has heard of".
one is the French brand Origine, Marotte will be the team manager of their new XCO team. the other brand I have no idea. Nino will stay at Scott obvs, and Kate Courtney will stay too. they'll sign Bjorn Riley
a lot of the shake-up on the XC side is because its a post-olympics year. nino isn't moving since its his last season.
I'm pretty sure the fine print was for an elite win. Otherwise Neko would zip tie a gearbox onto asa's bike and split it with him lol
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