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12/3/2024 10:40am
Thecolonel wrote:
Somebody with tech skills please do a screen grab of the mystery rider at the end of the video Neko just put out 

Somebody with tech skills please do a screen grab of the mystery rider at the end of the video Neko just put out

 

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Looks like Anna Newkirk, or another medium height woman with brown hair. That would check out. Although it could have theoretically been Callie Horwath, Neko's gf. Anna would make more sense from a marketing and team hype perspective though. 

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12/3/2024 1:14pm

I haven't listened to the episode but Sam Blenkinsop is on the stay on your bike podcast saying he's stopping riding world cups but still racing other events which I would assume to be hardline and crankworx .

 I reckon there will be a fair few riders making similar plans for next year .

 It will be interesting to see how much support from the industry riders with a high profile but whose world cup days are behind them get .

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12/4/2024 4:22am
I haven't listened to the episode but Sam Blenkinsop is on the stay on your bike podcast saying he's stopping riding world cups but still racing...

I haven't listened to the episode but Sam Blenkinsop is on the stay on your bike podcast saying he's stopping riding world cups but still racing other events which I would assume to be hardline and crankworx .

 I reckon there will be a fair few riders making similar plans for next year .

 It will be interesting to see how much support from the industry riders with a high profile but whose world cup days are behind them get .

Sam isn't racing his closest Hardline in Tasmania so i doubt he is racing them.

 

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12/4/2024 6:47am
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDJcIHuOvu6/?igsh=cW12a283YWc2b3o4Sadly, another agresion happened on 2023 enduro World séries on Forestal rider Ares Masip, who's bravely standing UP and talking about it #METOO 
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https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDJcIHuOvu6/?igsh=cW12a283YWc2b3o4

Sadly, another agresion happened on 2023 enduro World séries on Forestal rider Ares Masip, who's bravely standing UP and talking about it #METOO

 

Could this be case which was mentioned few pages back with rider that got fired from 2 teams and was riding privateer last year? Timing would match. 

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12/4/2024 6:52am
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDJcIHuOvu6/?igsh=cW12a283YWc2b3o4Sadly, another agresion happened on 2023 enduro World séries on Forestal rider Ares Masip, who's bravely standing UP and talking about it #METOO 
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https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDJcIHuOvu6/?igsh=cW12a283YWc2b3o4

Sadly, another agresion happened on 2023 enduro World séries on Forestal rider Ares Masip, who's bravely standing UP and talking about it #METOO

 

TMo wrote:
Could this be case which was mentioned few pages back with rider that got fired from 2 teams and was riding privateer last year? Timing would...

Could this be case which was mentioned few pages back with rider that got fired from 2 teams and was riding privateer last year? Timing would match. 

That case allegedly took place in Fort William last year. The acuser was involved/working for Muc Off

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12/4/2024 7:29am
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDJcIHuOvu6/?igsh=cW12a283YWc2b3o4Sadly, another agresion happened on 2023 enduro World séries on Forestal rider Ares Masip, who's bravely standing UP and talking about it #METOO 
1000016318

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDJcIHuOvu6/?igsh=cW12a283YWc2b3o4

Sadly, another agresion happened on 2023 enduro World séries on Forestal rider Ares Masip, who's bravely standing UP and talking about it #METOO

 

TMo wrote:
Could this be case which was mentioned few pages back with rider that got fired from 2 teams and was riding privateer last year? Timing would...

Could this be case which was mentioned few pages back with rider that got fired from 2 teams and was riding privateer last year? Timing would match. 

That was another rider, Thibault daprela, fired from commençal muc-off and canyon and going privateer..

In this case, we don't know the name yet..

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12/4/2024 10:15am

not DH related but noteworthy (i believe it was previously mentioned as a rumor) but pidcock is officially off Ineos Grenadiers

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12/4/2024 10:31am Edited Date/Time 12/4/2024 10:32am
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDJcIHuOvu6/?igsh=cW12a283YWc2b3o4Sadly, another agresion happened on 2023 enduro World séries on Forestal rider Ares Masip, who's bravely standing UP and talking about it #METOO 
1000016318

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDJcIHuOvu6/?igsh=cW12a283YWc2b3o4

Sadly, another agresion happened on 2023 enduro World séries on Forestal rider Ares Masip, who's bravely standing UP and talking about it #METOO

 

TMo wrote:
Could this be case which was mentioned few pages back with rider that got fired from 2 teams and was riding privateer last year? Timing would...

Could this be case which was mentioned few pages back with rider that got fired from 2 teams and was riding privateer last year? Timing would match. 

No that was a DH racer, other site has a quote stating that in this instance "he's a loved and respected person in the enduro world"

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12/4/2024 10:38am
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDJcIHuOvu6/?igsh=cW12a283YWc2b3o4Sadly, another agresion happened on 2023 enduro World séries on Forestal rider Ares Masip, who's bravely standing UP and talking about it #METOO 
1000016318

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDJcIHuOvu6/?igsh=cW12a283YWc2b3o4

Sadly, another agresion happened on 2023 enduro World séries on Forestal rider Ares Masip, who's bravely standing UP and talking about it #METOO

 

TMo wrote:
Could this be case which was mentioned few pages back with rider that got fired from 2 teams and was riding privateer last year? Timing would...

Could this be case which was mentioned few pages back with rider that got fired from 2 teams and was riding privateer last year? Timing would match. 

fartsack wrote:

That case allegedly took place in Fort William last year. The acuser was involved/working for Muc Off

Whilst I'm well aware of the allegations, that's the first time I'd heard that the incident happened in Fort William. If so, I'm wondering if it occured during the national series weekend?

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12/4/2024 11:55am
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDJcIHuOvu6/?igsh=cW12a283YWc2b3o4Sadly, another agresion happened on 2023 enduro World séries on Forestal rider Ares Masip, who's bravely standing UP and talking about it #METOO 
1000016318

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDJcIHuOvu6/?igsh=cW12a283YWc2b3o4

Sadly, another agresion happened on 2023 enduro World séries on Forestal rider Ares Masip, who's bravely standing UP and talking about it #METOO

 

TMo wrote:
Could this be case which was mentioned few pages back with rider that got fired from 2 teams and was riding privateer last year? Timing would...

Could this be case which was mentioned few pages back with rider that got fired from 2 teams and was riding privateer last year? Timing would match. 

Outlawed wrote:

No that was a DH racer, other site has a quote stating that in this instance "he's a loved and respected person in the enduro world"

I’m really of two minds on looking for who it could be. On the one hand, I want to know so that “justice” or “retribution” can be enacted, but on the other hand, I feel like doing the sleuthing to figure out who it was takes power away from Ares and that she should have the right to name the accused in her own time.

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12/4/2024 12:39pm
TMo wrote:
Could this be case which was mentioned few pages back with rider that got fired from 2 teams and was riding privateer last year? Timing would...

Could this be case which was mentioned few pages back with rider that got fired from 2 teams and was riding privateer last year? Timing would match. 

Outlawed wrote:

No that was a DH racer, other site has a quote stating that in this instance "he's a loved and respected person in the enduro world"

I’m really of two minds on looking for who it could be. On the one hand, I want to know so that “justice” or “retribution” can...

I’m really of two minds on looking for who it could be. On the one hand, I want to know so that “justice” or “retribution” can be enacted, but on the other hand, I feel like doing the sleuthing to figure out who it was takes power away from Ares and that she should have the right to name the accused in her own time.

Let the legal systems sort it out. If it's information that is not meant to be public yet, it won't be. To respect her privacy as well as allow legal systems to follow their course we shouldn't dig. Digging for team rumors and staff/personnel changes are one thing, this is something else. 

I would be willing to bet we'll know the name at some point anyways.

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12/4/2024 5:01pm

Matt Walker (english) to Trek Factory Racing. Per OTB podcast. Could be a good fit

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12/5/2024 1:02am

What if it's a world cup winning junior girl moving up to elite and being picked up by mondraker?

12/5/2024 4:32am
Dave Waugh wrote:

What if it's a world cup winning junior girl moving up to elite and being picked up by mondraker?

Would she happen to be Scottish by any chance? That would be a very very good move if so.

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12/5/2024 6:24am
jonkranked wrote:

not DH related but noteworthy (i believe it was previously mentioned as a rumor) but pidcock is officially off Ineos Grenadiers

In most other media, it was announced as Pidcock is leaving Ineos. However, the MTB world, uses the word off - any reason why? 

12/5/2024 6:31am

Matt Walker (english) to Trek Factory Racing. Per OTB podcast. Could be a good fit

So a completely restart of Trek Factory Racing? Sounds good for me. 

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12/5/2024 7:10am Edited Date/Time 12/5/2024 7:11am
jonkranked wrote:

not DH related but noteworthy (i believe it was previously mentioned as a rumor) but pidcock is officially off Ineos Grenadiers

In most other media, it was announced as Pidcock is leaving Ineos. However, the MTB world, uses the word off - any reason why? 

Just semantics I think, it's been widely reported that neither Ineos nor Pidcock were happy w/ the relationship so I'm guessing "off" vs "leaving" was an editorial decision.

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12/5/2024 7:24am

Matt Walker (english) to Trek Factory Racing. Per OTB podcast. Could be a good fit

I'm so glad Matt has got a good ride. He his super talented and a super nice lad.

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12/5/2024 8:30am
new #USDH team! sure hope to see more!
 

BGR Mondraker/Ohlins Team Announced 

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Saint Charles, IA - BGR Mondraker/Ohlins is pleased to announce a two-rider team focusing on the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series Championship. Downhill racers Kallie Stewart and Carson Morgan join team manager Clint Mongan for the team’s inaugural season in 2025.

Kallie Stewart is fresh off a Monster Energy DH championship in the 15-16 Cat 1 girls class and will be making the jump to the Pro Class in 2025. “I’m really excited to have the best people and brands in my corner for this important part of my career,” the 15-year-old said. “I can’t wait to get started!”

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Carson Morgan also had an impressive 2024 season as the top 15-year-old in the 15-16 Cat 1 class and will fight for the championship in 2025. “I’m stoked to be joining BGR Mondraker/Ohlins,” said Morgan. “I’ve spent a little time on the bike, and I can already tell it's a bike I can win on.

Boone Gravity Racing owner Clint Mongan has been developing youth talent for the past three seasons and is excited for this new opportunity to continue his passion in 2025 at the nation's biggest events.

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“The main goal for this new team in its first years is to assist young racers with World Cup potential in getting the support they need early in their careers to reach that elite level.  When BGR Mondraker/Ohlins becomes synonymous with that level of success, then the business and investment side of it will take care of itself.

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Additionally, the team will partner with Pedro’s Bike Care to create a neutral support area for all the privateer racers who need to service their bikes and equipment to safely complete at the Monster Energy Pro Downhill events

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12/5/2024 8:40am Edited Date/Time 12/5/2024 8:40am

Awesome! Kallie's got a bright future. Talented rider with good family support behind her (they do some serious travel and living on the road to make races, from what I've seen). 

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12/5/2024 11:21am

So is this where we start to see better investment in some regional series as teams figure out life with the new WC regulations? I would be stoked to see more of this. 

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12/5/2024 1:19pm
sspomer wrote:
new #USDH team! sure hope to see more! BGR Mondraker/Ohlins Team Announced Saint Charles, IA - BGR Mondraker/Ohlins is pleased to announce a two-rider team focusing...
new #USDH team! sure hope to see more!
 

BGR Mondraker/Ohlins Team Announced 

BW-1-Mondraker8

Saint Charles, IA - BGR Mondraker/Ohlins is pleased to announce a two-rider team focusing on the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series Championship. Downhill racers Kallie Stewart and Carson Morgan join team manager Clint Mongan for the team’s inaugural season in 2025.

Kallie Stewart is fresh off a Monster Energy DH championship in the 15-16 Cat 1 girls class and will be making the jump to the Pro Class in 2025. “I’m really excited to have the best people and brands in my corner for this important part of my career,” the 15-year-old said. “I can’t wait to get started!”

BW-1-Mondraker2a.jpg?VersionId=brYFxy.fLkqcHHWlDnOm7FvDYss

Carson Morgan also had an impressive 2024 season as the top 15-year-old in the 15-16 Cat 1 class and will fight for the championship in 2025. “I’m stoked to be joining BGR Mondraker/Ohlins,” said Morgan. “I’ve spent a little time on the bike, and I can already tell it's a bike I can win on.

Boone Gravity Racing owner Clint Mongan has been developing youth talent for the past three seasons and is excited for this new opportunity to continue his passion in 2025 at the nation's biggest events.

BW-1-Mondraker10

“The main goal for this new team in its first years is to assist young racers with World Cup potential in getting the support they need early in their careers to reach that elite level.  When BGR Mondraker/Ohlins becomes synonymous with that level of success, then the business and investment side of it will take care of itself.

BW-1-Mondraker9.jpg?VersionId=RadOolJ8HUd2YiVCLPu

Additionally, the team will partner with Pedro’s Bike Care to create a neutral support area for all the privateer racers who need to service their bikes and equipment to safely complete at the Monster Energy Pro Downhill events

Carson is so fast, podiums in pro class in Eastern States Cup races often, good to see him get a ride.   

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12/5/2024 2:55pm

Transition Factory Racing is over.

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12/5/2024 4:21pm
sspomer wrote:

Transition Factory Racing is over.

Damn, That sucks! I don't see Jorge tagged unless he is Dig610? They made something so cool happen building that team up. 

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12/5/2024 4:23pm
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Transition Factory Racing is over.

Gonna be a rough announcement season.

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12/6/2024 4:54am

We all knew this was about to happen- across the board globally I mean….. BUT! 
here is where the true believers get -go to- build and love- staff, all those national teams for various national race series. Or as WB thinks it will work, the “ feeder series” …..

If someone can put tougher a media package that’s rivals WB tho……. Then they may just be the “uci Europe dh guys” 

It’s Deja vu really …..

Should be vey very interesting to watch this all play out 

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