Dakota Norton with sram brakes??? 🤔🤔🤔
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Dakota Norton with sram brakes??? 🤔🤔🤔
Renthal bar/stem, Fox fork, and SDG dropper lever all point to YT for the bike, but I also spy an XT shifter in there, so it could be that YT's no longer running TRP on their team bikes.
Renthal bar/stem, Fox fork, and SDG dropper lever all point to YT for the bike, but I also spy an XT shifter in there, so it...
Renthal bar/stem, Fox fork, and SDG dropper lever all point to YT for the bike, but I also spy an XT shifter in there, so it could be that YT's no longer running TRP on their team bikes.
Neko signed with Intense in 2019, anyone happen to know the length of his contract?
Not sure of contract length for Neko but here is what we know:
- Both Gwin and Neko started in 2019 with Gwin's Intense team
- Gwin announced a few weeks ago he resigned on his program (believe I saw it was a 2 year deal this time)
- I would be very surprised if Neko signed a longer deal than Gwin in 2019 given Gwin was the premier rider of the two. Assuming that is the case (not longer), his contract would have been up this year as well.
- He has not made a similar extension announcement. This doesn't mean he has not extended just that he hasn't announced anything.
- Seth (the 3rd rider) started with the team in 2020 as a junior and they moved him up to elite in 2021 (a year early IMO but what do I know). At this point, Seth and Neko were placing around the same. My guess is he has a 3-year deal which would take him through 2022. I expect he will continue his progression and could be a solid rider for Intense for years to come.
Gwin and Neko have ridden together for quite some time now. While Neko's results haven't been anything to write home about over the last few years (not sure Gwin's have either), he does bring a lot of intangibles given his heavy involvement with promoting/starting DH races in the US. Perhaps that would be good enough to keep him on if he wants to stay on. I am sure more will come to light in the next couple of weeks.
Doesn't Gwin own (or part own) Intense Factory Racing? Or did he invest in Intense itself?
Aaron owns the team. He has said that his compensation from intense is no different than frame sponsors when he was on the mob.
Neko is one of the most marketable and sought after USA racers. It would not surprise me he got a better offer than Aaron could pay him despite his results slipping. It’s also possible that neko is putting his own program together because he’s focusing less on his own racing. We’ll have to wait and see.
Not sure of contract length for Neko but here is what we know:
- Both Gwin and Neko started in 2019 with Gwin's Intense team
-...
Not sure of contract length for Neko but here is what we know:
- Both Gwin and Neko started in 2019 with Gwin's Intense team
- Gwin announced a few weeks ago he resigned on his program (believe I saw it was a 2 year deal this time)
- I would be very surprised if Neko signed a longer deal than Gwin in 2019 given Gwin was the premier rider of the two. Assuming that is the case (not longer), his contract would have been up this year as well.
- He has not made a similar extension announcement. This doesn't mean he has not extended just that he hasn't announced anything.
- Seth (the 3rd rider) started with the team in 2020 as a junior and they moved him up to elite in 2021 (a year early IMO but what do I know). At this point, Seth and Neko were placing around the same. My guess is he has a 3-year deal which would take him through 2022. I expect he will continue his progression and could be a solid rider for Intense for years to come.
Gwin and Neko have ridden together for quite some time now. While Neko's results haven't been anything to write home about over the last few years (not sure Gwin's have either), he does bring a lot of intangibles given his heavy involvement with promoting/starting DH races in the US. Perhaps that would be good enough to keep him on if he wants to stay on. I am sure more will come to light in the next couple of weeks.
If I am not mistaking it was not a choice to move Seth to Elites he was just too old to continue racing juniors and had to move up.
Luca Shaw and Izabela Yankova going to ride for the Big S together with Loic Bruni
Izabela already has her bike, but she has blurred the picture in Instagram, i was told that a part of the management from the team were in Bulgaria this week
Carson Storch moving on from Rocky Mountain (press release below):
After a successful career with Rocky Mountain, Carson Storch is moving on in 2022. Carson joined...
Carson Storch moving on from Rocky Mountain (press release below):
After a successful career with Rocky Mountain, Carson Storch is moving on in 2022. Carson joined the Rocky Mountain program in 2016 and has since grown into an internationally recognized freerider. From podium finishes at the Red Bull Rampage to logging first descents in the remote Arctic, he’s been an inspiration year after year.
Carson lives for riding and his passion for pushing the limits has given him an amazing career. From riding backcountry scree to slopestyle contests, singletrack trail rides to the Red Bull Rampage. His love for two wheels has brought him around the world, earning him incredible results and unforgettable memories.
Looking back over the years, we’re proud of Carson and thank him for sharing the past six years. We put together a photo set to highlight some of the big moments and we’re wishing him all the best in 2022 and beyond!
"Carson, being your teammate for the past 6 years has been a blast. From cheering you on at the Rampage to hanging in Bend for Black Sage, I've always been amazed by your confidence on the bike and your humility off of it. Looking forward to watching your incredible talent and creativity for years to come." - Thomas Vanderham
"Riding with Carson has always been a riot. The guy oozes style on a bike and his wicked sense of humor and positive attitude always made freeride trips more fun. My favorite memories of riding with Carson were from a trip we did to the Yukon, where he sent some big hits in an ultra-remote location. On a few of the features, he set in first tracks and some of them ended in major crashes. But - Carson always picked himself up and went back for more, which is what it means to be a true freeride legend!" - Wade Simmons
"I'd like to say thank you to Rocky Mountain for believing in me over the past 6 years. Throughout the course of our relationship, my career has shifted from slopestyle to big mountain freeride, and Rocky Mountain had my back through all of the ups and downs. It's been an honour to ride for Rocky Mountain, and I’m proud of what we've accomplished together. Freeride ain’t dead!" - Carson Storch
heading into last complete week of 2021.........
Luca Shaw - Wide and Deep Chasm In-House Competition
Laurie Greenland - Northern California Cooperative
Jackson Goldstone - Northern...
heading into last complete week of 2021.........
Luca Shaw - Wide and Deep Chasm In-House Competition
Laurie Greenland - Northern California Cooperative
Jackson Goldstone - Northern California Cooperative
Nina Hofman - Northern California Cooperative
Izabela Yankova - Anti-Generalized Force of Attraction
Kye Ahern - Congenial Trip
Dante Silva/Loris Revilli/Antoine Pierron - Latex filled Chasm
Mille Jonset - Principality Bicycles Whole Piece
Hugo Marini - Principality Bicycles Soil-Removal
Connor Fearon - Prohibited Competition Unlimited
Dakotah Norton - High Latitude Cycle Industries
Nice one! I can translate the following ones. Who can help with the rest?
Luca Shaw - Wide and Deep Chasm In-House Competition --> Canyon Factory Racing
Laurie Greenland - Northern California Cooperative --> Santa Cruz Syndicate
Jackson Goldstone - Northern California Cooperative --> Santa Cruz Syndicate
Nina Hofman - Northern California Cooperative --> Santa Cruz Syndicate
Izabela Yankova - Anti-Generalized Force of Attraction --> ??
Kye Ahern - Congenial Trip --> ??
Dante Silva/Loris Revilli/Antoine Pierron - Latex filled Chasm --> Canyon + ??
Mille Jonset - Principality Bicycles Whole Piece --> Commencal 100%
Hugo Marini - Principality Bicycles Soil-Removal --> Commencal Muc-Off
Connor Fearon - Prohibited Competition Unlimited --> Forbidden
Dakotah Norton - High Latitude Cycle Industries --> ??
Izabela already has her bike, but she has blurred the picture in Instagram, i was told that a part of the management from the team were...
Izabela already has her bike, but she has blurred the picture in Instagram, i was told that a part of the management from the team were in Bulgaria this week
heading into last complete week of 2021.........
Luca Shaw - Wide and Deep Chasm In-House Competition
Laurie Greenland - Northern California Cooperative
Jackson Goldstone - Northern...
heading into last complete week of 2021.........
Luca Shaw - Wide and Deep Chasm In-House Competition
Laurie Greenland - Northern California Cooperative
Jackson Goldstone - Northern California Cooperative
Nina Hofman - Northern California Cooperative
Izabela Yankova - Anti-Generalized Force of Attraction
Kye Ahern - Congenial Trip
Dante Silva/Loris Revilli/Antoine Pierron - Latex filled Chasm
Mille Jonset - Principality Bicycles Whole Piece
Hugo Marini - Principality Bicycles Soil-Removal
Connor Fearon - Prohibited Competition Unlimited
Dakotah Norton - High Latitude Cycle Industries
Latex filled Chasm -> Stan's supported Canyon (sub)team? Dante Silva is already supported by Stans and Canyon USA.
Dak on Pole seems like a reach BUT he's good enough to head up a team/be lead rider?
As long as we're reaching what about Dak to Atherton?
(None of the above makes sense given Dak's roots and who he hangs out w/ but the guy also has a career to look after so knows, that's what makes this fun!)
- Both Gwin and Neko started in 2019 with Gwin's Intense team
- Gwin announced a few weeks ago he resigned on his program (believe I saw it was a 2 year deal this time)
- I would be very surprised if Neko signed a longer deal than Gwin in 2019 given Gwin was the premier rider of the two. Assuming that is the case (not longer), his contract would have been up this year as well.
- He has not made a similar extension announcement. This doesn't mean he has not extended just that he hasn't announced anything.
- Seth (the 3rd rider) started with the team in 2020 as a junior and they moved him up to elite in 2021 (a year early IMO but what do I know). At this point, Seth and Neko were placing around the same. My guess is he has a 3-year deal which would take him through 2022. I expect he will continue his progression and could be a solid rider for Intense for years to come.
Gwin and Neko have ridden together for quite some time now. While Neko's results haven't been anything to write home about over the last few years (not sure Gwin's have either), he does bring a lot of intangibles given his heavy involvement with promoting/starting DH races in the US. Perhaps that would be good enough to keep him on if he wants to stay on. I am sure more will come to light in the next couple of weeks.
Neko is one of the most marketable and sought after USA racers. It would not surprise me he got a better offer than Aaron could pay him despite his results slipping. It’s also possible that neko is putting his own program together because he’s focusing less on his own racing. We’ll have to wait and see.
Luca Shaw - Wide and Deep Chasm In-House Competition
Laurie Greenland - Northern California Cooperative
Jackson Goldstone - Northern California Cooperative
Nina Hofman - Northern California Cooperative
Izabela Yankova - Anti-Generalized Force of Attraction
Kye Ahern - Congenial Trip
Dante Silva/Loris Revilli/Antoine Pierron - Latex filled Chasm
Mille Jonset - Principality Bicycles Whole Piece
Hugo Marini - Principality Bicycles Soil-Removal
Connor Fearon - Prohibited Competition Unlimited
Dakotah Norton - High Latitude Cycle Industries
Luca Shaw - Wide and Deep Chasm In-House Competition --> Canyon Factory Racing
Laurie Greenland - Northern California Cooperative --> Santa Cruz Syndicate
Jackson Goldstone - Northern California Cooperative --> Santa Cruz Syndicate
Nina Hofman - Northern California Cooperative --> Santa Cruz Syndicate
Izabela Yankova - Anti-Generalized Force of Attraction --> ??
Kye Ahern - Congenial Trip --> ??
Dante Silva/Loris Revilli/Antoine Pierron - Latex filled Chasm --> Canyon + ??
Mille Jonset - Principality Bicycles Whole Piece --> Commencal 100%
Hugo Marini - Principality Bicycles Soil-Removal --> Commencal Muc-Off
Connor Fearon - Prohibited Competition Unlimited --> Forbidden
Dakotah Norton - High Latitude Cycle Industries --> ??
Latex filled Chasm -> Stan's supported Canyon (sub)team? Dante Silva is already supported by Stans and Canyon USA.
Joining the Syndicate??
As long as we're reaching what about Dak to Atherton?
(None of the above makes sense given Dak's roots and who he hangs out w/ but the guy also has a career to look after so knows, that's what makes this fun!)
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