I did see that rumor, but I thought today was the last day ,UCI deadline for team registration? I have seen no official announcement from TFR.
teams can register by the 15th and announce whenever they want. in the past many teams have been announced by the UCI before the team releases the line up themselves.
David Trummer will also be hanging around, but in a different capacity; he’ll be on the side of the track scoping the best lines for our guys, along with eeking out the most pace from our bikes in between races.
Heard from a little birdie that Forbidden has a couple riders lined up that will be announced soon, not exactly sure who but allegedly it will...
Heard from a little birdie that Forbidden has a couple riders lined up that will be announced soon, not exactly sure who but allegedly it will put them top 15 on points easily
Edit- IMHO It would make sense that at least one of which would probably be female as they're light on that front. Probably one to replace Brook as well.
With how poorly things went last year and the rule changes for this year, I fully expected them to pull the plug. Curious if what I heard lines up but I am just stoked they are not walking away.
David Trummer will also be hanging around, but in a different capacity; he’ll be on the side of the track scoping the best lines for our...
David Trummer will also be hanging around, but in a different capacity; he’ll be on the side of the track scoping the best lines for our guys, along with eeking out the most pace from our bikes in between races.
Well shit. You’re right. Didn’t see that. That sucks. He was ripping just a few years ago.
In their instagram comment responses Specialized gravity seem to be hinting that this is not a complete team and they may announce a woman after all. Thoughts?
In their instagram comment responses Specialized gravity seem to be hinting that this is not a complete team and they may announce a woman after all...
In their instagram comment responses Specialized gravity seem to be hinting that this is not a complete team and they may announce a woman after all. Thoughts?
As Izabela isn't mentioned in the Gen-S lineup, it might be her transitioning to the gravity team?
In their instagram comment responses Specialized gravity seem to be hinting that this is not a complete team and they may announce a woman after all...
In their instagram comment responses Specialized gravity seem to be hinting that this is not a complete team and they may announce a woman after all. Thoughts?
On the subject of riders choosing numbers, kinda funny that Oisin o callaghan calls himself "Double O" but can't choose 00 because the list of numbers starts at 1
David Trummer will also be hanging around, but in a different capacity; he’ll be on the side of the track scoping the best lines for our...
David Trummer will also be hanging around, but in a different capacity; he’ll be on the side of the track scoping the best lines for our guys, along with eeking out the most pace from our bikes in between races.
Mr. Iles chose the #99 because of Stevie Smith and his 1199 Points at that specific Crankworx season. That Number means a lot to canadians, especially to the people in the Sea to Sky Area around Whistler. As Jackson Goldstone is from Squamish, it kinda would make sense for him to pick #11, as that would bring the 1199 back to the Worldcup circuit.
Well that sucks...Mr. Iles chose the #99 because of Stevie Smith and his 1199 Points at that specific Crankworx season. That Number means a lot to...
Well that sucks...
Mr. Iles chose the #99 because of Stevie Smith and his 1199 Points at that specific Crankworx season. That Number means a lot to canadians, especially to the people in the Sea to Sky Area around Whistler. As Jackson Goldstone is from Squamish, it kinda would make sense for him to pick #11, as that would bring the 1199 back to the Worldcup circuit.
In their instagram comment responses Specialized gravity seem to be hinting that this is not a complete team and they may announce a woman after all...
In their instagram comment responses Specialized gravity seem to be hinting that this is not a complete team and they may announce a woman after all. Thoughts?
The other site has just posted a story saying that the team is confirmed, Loic, Finn and Jordan, no one new.
It’s been very quiet from Pivot/BK, about their lineup for 2025….anyone got any rumours?
Remy Meier Smith is rumored, someone was also saying Heather Wilson but she is also rumored to be on AON racing. Very curious what the plan is for PFR to be at the world cups.
Even with Remy and Heather i don't think they're a top 15 team.
In their instagram comment responses Specialized gravity seem to be hinting that this is not a complete team and they may announce a woman after all...
In their instagram comment responses Specialized gravity seem to be hinting that this is not a complete team and they may announce a woman after all. Thoughts?
As Izabela isn't mentioned in the Gen-S lineup, it might be her transitioning to the gravity team?
They announced Izabela's departure before the new year. I'm actually surprised that they didn't push Rosa up into the big team, she's got podium potential.
One of the the yet to be unveiled Gen-S riders is Marcel Barrachina, maybe the other is female?
Well that sucks...Mr. Iles chose the #99 because of Stevie Smith and his 1199 Points at that specific Crankworx season. That Number means a lot to...
Well that sucks...
Mr. Iles chose the #99 because of Stevie Smith and his 1199 Points at that specific Crankworx season. That Number means a lot to canadians, especially to the people in the Sea to Sky Area around Whistler. As Jackson Goldstone is from Squamish, it kinda would make sense for him to pick #11, as that would bring the 1199 back to the Worldcup circuit.
Remy Meier Smith is rumored, someone was also saying Heather Wilson but she is also rumored to be on AON racing. Very curious what the plan...
Remy Meier Smith is rumored, someone was also saying Heather Wilson but she is also rumored to be on AON racing. Very curious what the plan is for PFR to be at the world cups.
Even with Remy and Heather i don't think they're a top 15 team.
Looks like Mr. Ed is in Phoenix based on his insta, but doesn't seem like the rest of the team (BK, Jenna, Matt) are there. Feels like the team usually goes to the HQ around this time of year, but Ed's trip could be bike development related.
Gates sponsoring 4 teams - Aon, Atherton, MS Racing and Intense Factory Racingfine print says 100k goes to "the first elite racer, male or female, to...
Gates sponsoring 4 teams - Aon, Atherton, MS Racing and Intense Factory Racing
fine print says 100k goes to "the first elite racer, male or female, to win a UCI Mountain Bike Downhill event" - women race first on race day. if there's a double belt-drive win, does the female rider get the 100k or does gates hand out $200k? could happen!
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Does this announcement indicate anything about the state of innovation in the sport? Specifically, is Belt drive / Gearbox going to be THE innovation that highlights the role of more grass-roots teams in major innovations? I mean, you don't see The Syndicate or Specialized trying a belt-drive, but AON / Gamux, Atherton, etc., those teams have significant riders who can potentially "prove" a concept at a World Cup level. Not that Santa Cruz was a small team back in the day, but when Minnaar went to 29" back in '17, SC was known for being able to innovate quickly (not so much today)...is this what we are seeing with the belt and gearbox and the smaller teams? Are they going to get reverse-engineered into the next-Gen Session because smaller teams were nimble enough to prove a concept that the big-boys couldn't cover over with plastic for a whole season?
teams can register by the 15th and announce whenever they want. in the past many teams have been announced by the UCI before the team releases the line up themselves.
That Trek team is stacked with future winners IMO. Sick to see the Union system working, sad to see it disbanded.
Not so sure about that.
https://www.instagram.com/share/BAGFYePWXe
David Trummer will also be hanging around, but in a different capacity; he’ll be on the side of the track scoping the best lines for our guys, along with eeking out the most pace from our bikes in between races.
She didnt make any finals last year, so few points in the bag. Seing how tight things are I dont see any openings for her.
With how poorly things went last year and the rule changes for this year, I fully expected them to pull the plug. Curious if what I heard lines up but I am just stoked they are not walking away.
Well shit. You’re right. Didn’t see that. That sucks. He was ripping just a few years ago.
At this point Goldstone is missing a chance if he is not taking #11 as his number.
In their instagram comment responses Specialized gravity seem to be hinting that this is not a complete team and they may announce a woman after all. Thoughts?
Please explain. I don’t get it.
It looks like Reece Wilson is #11.
As Izabela isn't mentioned in the Gen-S lineup, it might be her transitioning to the gravity team?
I would love to see Izabela joining the gravity team but I’m still not sure if she can train after that horrible car crash that she had.
On the subject of riders choosing numbers, kinda funny that Oisin o callaghan calls himself "Double O" but can't choose 00 because the list of numbers starts at 1
he‘s also becomin a dad soon and had a lot of bad injuries lately… priorities and focus can change.
wish him all the best for the future
Two new Colombians and an Italian.
https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/filmsmith/blog/01/15/2025/entry/1295…
Well that sucks...
Mr. Iles chose the #99 because of Stevie Smith and his 1199 Points at that specific Crankworx season. That Number means a lot to canadians, especially to the people in the Sea to Sky Area around Whistler. As Jackson Goldstone is from Squamish, it kinda would make sense for him to pick #11, as that would bring the 1199 back to the Worldcup circuit.
And I thought the #99 was a Gretzky-thing...
The other site has just posted a story saying that the team is confirmed, Loic, Finn and Jordan, no one new.
It’s been very quiet from Pivot/BK, about their lineup for 2025….anyone got any rumours?
Anyone know when Luca Shaw's contract is up?
Remy Meier Smith is rumored, someone was also saying Heather Wilson but she is also rumored to be on AON racing. Very curious what the plan is for PFR to be at the world cups.
Even with Remy and Heather i don't think they're a top 15 team.
They announced Izabela's departure before the new year. I'm actually surprised that they didn't push Rosa up into the big team, she's got podium potential.
One of the the yet to be unveiled Gen-S riders is Marcel Barrachina, maybe the other is female?
Maybe Bernard kerr is trying to get izabela yankova to pivot haha
The announcement is coming soon
Loris + Commencal mucoff + Rock Shox, maybe all team in rock shox was what AP was hiding?
Any rumors on Baptiste Pierron? Muc-Off? Or i missed something...
Or perhaps it is because Finn was born in 1999.
Looks like Mr. Ed is in Phoenix based on his insta, but doesn't seem like the rest of the team (BK, Jenna, Matt) are there. Feels like the team usually goes to the HQ around this time of year, but Ed's trip could be bike development related.
Does this announcement indicate anything about the state of innovation in the sport? Specifically, is Belt drive / Gearbox going to be THE innovation that highlights the role of more grass-roots teams in major innovations? I mean, you don't see The Syndicate or Specialized trying a belt-drive, but AON / Gamux, Atherton, etc., those teams have significant riders who can potentially "prove" a concept at a World Cup level. Not that Santa Cruz was a small team back in the day, but when Minnaar went to 29" back in '17, SC was known for being able to innovate quickly (not so much today)...is this what we are seeing with the belt and gearbox and the smaller teams? Are they going to get reverse-engineered into the next-Gen Session because smaller teams were nimble enough to prove a concept that the big-boys couldn't cover over with plastic for a whole season?
Or, is Gates just a very wealthy co-sponsor?
That would quite literally be pointless.
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