Bex contract was up…she was on a 2 year contract and her contract was not renewed, because of performance, cost or what ever.
Maybe they...
Bex contract was up…she was on a 2 year contract and her contract was not renewed, because of performance, cost or what ever.
Maybe they gave her assurances, maybe not. I know that is very hard for her, but if your contract is not locked then you try to push and get some good results and media appearance.
There was a statement from yeti as well, and they dropped the name of Jill! Hence Jill Kitner signed with Yeti.
We have a lot of respect for Bex and hope she has continued success racing along with her meaningful work with Gowaan Girls. Her 2-year contract was up and even with renewal discussions starting in July we were unable to come to terms moving forward. It’s that simple. While we understand the disappointment, Yeti Cycles will continue to invest in women riders and have long history of supporting some of the best in the women sport including Juli Furtado, Missy Giove, Marla Streb, Tara Llanes, Jill Kintner, and current Yeti riders Kate Lawrence and Robin Goomes.
Here's a great interview with Sam Hill, conducted by the Australia Supercross crew, where he talks about everything from early days, success at racing, family, and even the future - no big answers yet but an indication of what he'd like to do in 2024:
The way he answered about 2024 that he's "still working all that out" made me think he's probably leaving CRC/Nukeproof (or the team is folding given all the financial conundrum CRC, wiggle etc are facing)...
Here's a great interview with Sam Hill, conducted by the Australia Supercross crew, where he talks about everything from early days, success at racing, family, and...
Here's a great interview with Sam Hill, conducted by the Australia Supercross crew, where he talks about everything from early days, success at racing, family, and even the future - no big answers yet but an indication of what he'd like to do in 2024:
doesn‘t really look in racing shape… more like retiring shape.
or is it just me seeing the added kilos/pounds on sam hill?
Pretty disheartening to see all of these athletes without a ride but to be honest I’m surprised any brands are fielding an EDR team at this point. Zero coverage last year and sounds like 2024 will be its last season. Why would you pump cash into a sinking ship?
Separately I wonder how old Chris Ball is feeling about all this? Yes probably not too badly on his big pile of cash but there must be some conflicting emotions seeing as EWS was his baby for an entire decade.
It seems to me that there's a lack of proper journalism in mountain biking i.e. who's asking ESO, Discovery etc the difficult questions given what Discovery's investment was supposed to bring to EWS.
It seems to me that there's a lack of proper journalism in mountain biking i.e. who's asking ESO, Discovery etc the difficult questions given what Discovery's...
It seems to me that there's a lack of proper journalism in mountain biking i.e. who's asking ESO, Discovery etc the difficult questions given what Discovery's investment was supposed to bring to EWS.
Is it that journalists aren't asking or ESO and WB/Discovery not answering? I might be wrong, but I think I've seen statements along the lines of " We reached out to ESO/WBD but they declined to answer".
Here's a great interview with Sam Hill, conducted by the Australia Supercross crew, where he talks about everything from early days, success at racing, family, and...
Here's a great interview with Sam Hill, conducted by the Australia Supercross crew, where he talks about everything from early days, success at racing, family, and even the future - no big answers yet but an indication of what he'd like to do in 2024:
doesn‘t really look in racing shape… more like retiring shape.
or is it just me seeing the added kilos/pounds on sam hill?
On the one hand, I'm the same age and body type as Sam, yet I reckon I look much fitter despite doing a maximum of 6 hours riding a week on an ebike (and 40 hours sitting at a desk).
But on the other hand, some dudes just look like that despite training, looks at Danny Hart for example, he can look like a dude who lives in a pub, yet is still a podium threat.
Here's a great interview with Sam Hill, conducted by the Australia Supercross crew, where he talks about everything from early days, success at racing, family, and...
Here's a great interview with Sam Hill, conducted by the Australia Supercross crew, where he talks about everything from early days, success at racing, family, and even the future - no big answers yet but an indication of what he'd like to do in 2024:
On the one hand, I'm the same age and body type as Sam, yet I reckon I look much fitter despite doing a maximum of 6...
On the one hand, I'm the same age and body type as Sam, yet I reckon I look much fitter despite doing a maximum of 6 hours riding a week on an ebike (and 40 hours sitting at a desk).
But on the other hand, some dudes just look like that despite training, looks at Danny Hart for example, he can look like a dude who lives in a pub, yet is still a podium threat.
that might be, but not if you compare videos/pics of sam from the last couple seasons... he's way slimmer usually.
might just enjoy life and calling it quits after that disappointing try in DH again in 2023 and the probable news of his team folding.
Sam’s sat with a smashed foot in a cast (that’s only recently been taken off) for the best part of half a year. That’s how I’d expect him to look. Hope the CRC / Nukeproof riders and staff get some things sorted out, it was a large umbrella that supported lots of people.
Shaun Palmer once said there isn't a drug on the planet that compares to winning. As a total loser of a mountain bike racer (lol) I don't personally know, but imagine he's right.
We see this behavior, chasing victory past your prime, most often in combat sports where a top tier fighter is reluctant to retire, even though its very clear his best days are behind him. The feeling of winning, especially in a sport where your life feels on the line, is impossible to replicate in everyday life. There is no substitute.
I'm a huge Sam Hill fan, I so badly want to see him atop his game again. But the reality is Sam's best game in 2023 (extra kilos aside) is not akin to his best game from 2013. I want to see him return, I want to see Sam Hill things, but I also know what I really want is likely something that is in the rearviews; a ghost of yesteryear.
I'd love to be proven wrong, but I'd also hate to see him continue to battle injuries and compromise quality of life into his retirement (or whatever is next). Hope those around him steer him toward what will make him most happy, now and into the future!
The way he answered about 2024 that he's "still working all that out" made me think he's probably leaving CRC/Nukeproof (or the team is folding given...
The way he answered about 2024 that he's "still working all that out" made me think he's probably leaving CRC/Nukeproof (or the team is folding given all the financial conundrum CRC, wiggle etc are facing)...
He's recently purchased a truck , fitting it out. looks like possibly sold house as well. so I would be very surprised if he does a full program next year given those factors unless family was going everywhere with him(and good on him, if he chooses to spend time with family tripping around aust).. him and moi boy need to get up to some shenanigans.
.. Sam & gwin in the commentary booth for 24 and beyond would be lit too....
The way he answered about 2024 that he's "still working all that out" made me think he's probably leaving CRC/Nukeproof (or the team is folding given...
The way he answered about 2024 that he's "still working all that out" made me think he's probably leaving CRC/Nukeproof (or the team is folding given all the financial conundrum CRC, wiggle etc are facing)...
He's recently purchased a truck , fitting it out. looks like possibly sold house as well. so I would be very surprised if he does a...
He's recently purchased a truck , fitting it out. looks like possibly sold house as well. so I would be very surprised if he does a full program next year given those factors unless family was going everywhere with him(and good on him, if he chooses to spend time with family tripping around aust).. him and moi boy need to get up to some shenanigans.
.. Sam & gwin in the commentary booth for 24 and beyond would be lit too....
Yeah, he indeed sold his house.
With that and the truck he's renewing I'm thinking next year he will be stepping out of racing himself (or downscale a lot) to help his sons follow the MX dream...
Sam Hill = Total Legend However, in recent years he's looked fit enough to be winning XC races. That's obviously not his focus at the momment. I'm sure he'll do what needs to be done if he decideds to continue his racing career.
half of your comments are "hehe i know something you guys don't but I'm not telling you"
we get it, you're an "industry insider", but could you either drop the pre-schooler attitude or just not say anything unless you can/want to contribute?
half of your comments are "hehe i know something you guys don't but I'm not telling you"
we get it, you're an "industry insider", but could...
half of your comments are "hehe i know something you guys don't but I'm not telling you"
we get it, you're an "industry insider", but could you either drop the pre-schooler attitude or just not say anything unless you can/want to contribute?
Here's a great interview with Sam Hill, conducted by the Australia Supercross crew, where he talks about everything from early days, success at racing, family, and...
Here's a great interview with Sam Hill, conducted by the Australia Supercross crew, where he talks about everything from early days, success at racing, family, and even the future - no big answers yet but an indication of what he'd like to do in 2024:
half of your comments are "hehe i know something you guys don't but I'm not telling you"
we get it, you're an "industry insider", but could...
half of your comments are "hehe i know something you guys don't but I'm not telling you"
we get it, you're an "industry insider", but could you either drop the pre-schooler attitude or just not say anything unless you can/want to contribute?
Just saying, Pinky has a ride, and so does Danny. That is all I can say.
Ok. Not a rumor per se. Just me making a rumor.
Sparkle fired her coach. Saying nice things now. But what if it soon becomes obvious...
Ok. Not a rumor per se. Just me making a rumor.
Sparkle fired her coach. Saying nice things now. But what if it soon becomes obvious, about all the stories that NOBODY goes to the Olympics unless they are this guys Pet Project?
half of your comments are "hehe i know something you guys don't but I'm not telling you"
we get it, you're an "industry insider", but could...
half of your comments are "hehe i know something you guys don't but I'm not telling you"
we get it, you're an "industry insider", but could you either drop the pre-schooler attitude or just not say anything unless you can/want to contribute?
Should influencers and YouTubers be included in team rumours? I don’t care what product they talk about.
Be nice to keep this to teams and racing talk.
Should influencers and YouTubers be included in team rumours? I don’t care what product they talk about.
Be nice to keep this to teams and racing...
Should influencers and YouTubers be included in team rumours? I don’t care what product they talk about.
Be nice to keep this to teams and racing talk.
Oh hell no. Like you said, you'll know who their sponsors are because they won't stop talking about them.
weird. A quick perusal of that website, seems that Barry Austin is going to plug Kate Courtneys age, body weight, and estimated FTP into TrainingPeaks and send her an email every week.
weird. A quick perusal of that website, seems that Barry Austin is going to plug Kate Courtneys age, body weight, and estimated FTP into TrainingPeaks and...
weird. A quick perusal of that website, seems that Barry Austin is going to plug Kate Courtneys age, body weight, and estimated FTP into TrainingPeaks and send her an email every week.
He was working w/ PFP for a while (could still be for all I know) so just based on her results it’s a helluva website
Where was that statement?
From a story on the other site.
Statement in full;
We have a lot of respect for Bex and hope she has continued success racing along with her meaningful work with Gowaan Girls. Her 2-year contract was up and even with renewal discussions starting in July we were unable to come to terms moving forward. It’s that simple. While we understand the disappointment, Yeti Cycles will continue to invest in women riders and have long history of supporting some of the best in the women sport including Juli Furtado, Missy Giove, Marla Streb, Tara Llanes, Jill Kintner, and current Yeti riders Kate Lawrence and Robin Goomes.
Here's a great interview with Sam Hill, conducted by the Australia Supercross crew, where he talks about everything from early days, success at racing, family, and even the future - no big answers yet but an indication of what he'd like to do in 2024:
The way he answered about 2024 that he's "still working all that out" made me think he's probably leaving CRC/Nukeproof (or the team is folding given all the financial conundrum CRC, wiggle etc are facing)...
doesn‘t really look in racing shape… more like retiring shape.
or is it just me seeing the added kilos/pounds on sam hill?
Pretty disheartening to see all of these athletes without a ride but to be honest I’m surprised any brands are fielding an EDR team at this point. Zero coverage last year and sounds like 2024 will be its last season. Why would you pump cash into a sinking ship?
Separately I wonder how old Chris Ball is feeling about all this? Yes probably not too badly on his big pile of cash but there must be some conflicting emotions seeing as EWS was his baby for an entire decade.
It seems to me that there's a lack of proper journalism in mountain biking i.e. who's asking ESO, Discovery etc the difficult questions given what Discovery's investment was supposed to bring to EWS.
Is it that journalists aren't asking or ESO and WB/Discovery not answering? I might be wrong, but I think I've seen statements along the lines of " We reached out to ESO/WBD but they declined to answer".
On the one hand, I'm the same age and body type as Sam, yet I reckon I look much fitter despite doing a maximum of 6 hours riding a week on an ebike (and 40 hours sitting at a desk).
But on the other hand, some dudes just look like that despite training, looks at Danny Hart for example, he can look like a dude who lives in a pub, yet is still a podium threat.
that might be, but not if you compare videos/pics of sam from the last couple seasons... he's way slimmer usually.
might just enjoy life and calling it quits after that disappointing try in DH again in 2023 and the probable news of his team folding.
Sam’s sat with a smashed foot in a cast (that’s only recently been taken off) for the best part of half a year. That’s how I’d expect him to look. Hope the CRC / Nukeproof riders and staff get some things sorted out, it was a large umbrella that supported lots of people.
I'll play armchair QB for a second...
Shaun Palmer once said there isn't a drug on the planet that compares to winning. As a total loser of a mountain bike racer (lol) I don't personally know, but imagine he's right.
We see this behavior, chasing victory past your prime, most often in combat sports where a top tier fighter is reluctant to retire, even though its very clear his best days are behind him. The feeling of winning, especially in a sport where your life feels on the line, is impossible to replicate in everyday life. There is no substitute.
I'm a huge Sam Hill fan, I so badly want to see him atop his game again. But the reality is Sam's best game in 2023 (extra kilos aside) is not akin to his best game from 2013. I want to see him return, I want to see Sam Hill things, but I also know what I really want is likely something that is in the rearviews; a ghost of yesteryear.
I'd love to be proven wrong, but I'd also hate to see him continue to battle injuries and compromise quality of life into his retirement (or whatever is next). Hope those around him steer him toward what will make him most happy, now and into the future!
He's recently purchased a truck , fitting it out. looks like possibly sold house as well. so I would be very surprised if he does a full program next year given those factors unless family was going everywhere with him(and good on him, if he chooses to spend time with family tripping around aust).. him and moi boy need to get up to some shenanigans.
.. Sam & gwin in the commentary booth for 24 and beyond would be lit too.... 
Yeah, he indeed sold his house.
With that and the truck he's renewing I'm thinking next year he will be stepping out of racing himself (or downscale a lot) to help his sons follow the MX dream...
I do, but I'm not saying anything.
Sam Hill = Total Legend However, in recent years he's looked fit enough to be winning XC races. That's obviously not his focus at the momment. I'm sure he'll do what needs to be done if he decideds to continue his racing career.
half of your comments are "hehe i know something you guys don't but I'm not telling you"
we get it, you're an "industry insider", but could you either drop the pre-schooler attitude or just not say anything unless you can/want to contribute?
amen!! it's gettin really annoying...
You are sooooooo cool
This camera angle is horrible. He is still fit as f#ck
👀
Lew B on Nukeproof / OF for 2024?? Under new ownership structure??
Trolling for the clicks.
Just saying, Pinky has a ride, and so does Danny. That is all I can say.
#sorrynotsorry for having fun with it.
Lewis (not the youtube is guy who owns bike and spanner he's pals with lewis and loves a troll. He's also a NP dealer.
Looks like she hired https://www.barryaustincycling.com/ based on her most recent story
One Ghost off FSA for 2024!
#sorrynotsorry for having fun with it.
Should influencers and YouTubers be included in team rumours? I don’t care what product they talk about.
Be nice to keep this to teams and racing talk.
Oh hell no. Like you said, you'll know who their sponsors are because they won't stop talking about them.
weird. A quick perusal of that website, seems that Barry Austin is going to plug Kate Courtneys age, body weight, and estimated FTP into TrainingPeaks and send her an email every week.
He was working w/ PFP for a while (could still be for all I know) so just based on her results it’s a helluva website
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