UCI MTB World Cup (All forms!)

[jmdirt]

Big (for some) news: Jolanda Neff is racing for Trek team from now on...
https://twitter.com/jolandaneff/status/1055074876359430144

That's a big signing for TREK, and probably a good pay increase for Jolanda.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/neff-signs-with-trek-factory-racing/

[jmdirt]

I would really like to see this kid become a contender at the WC level.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/blevins-leaves-hagens-berman-axeon-to-focus-on-mountain-biking/

[glassmoon]

I would really like to see this kid become a contender at the WC level.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/blevins-leaves-hagens-berman-axeon-to-focus-on-mountain-biking/

+1

[glassmoon]

MTB World Champion Kate Courtney is leaving team Specialized...
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mtb-world-champion-kate-courtney-to-leave-specialized/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E47NoWTR1OU
(rumor is she's joining the Scott)

[jmdirt]

MTB World Champion Kate Courtney is leaving team Specialized...
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mtb-world-champion-kate-courtney-to-leave-specialized/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E47NoWTR1OU
(rumor is she's joining the Scott)

I was waiting to post that until she announced her new team, but I heard TREK (funny how the rumor mill works!). If she was happy with Specialized, I can't imagine that they wouldn't pay the World Champ as much as any other offer. SOOO, I assume that there was something not to her liking (assuming is a dangerous thing:).

[glassmoon]

MTB World Champion Kate Courtney is leaving team Specialized...
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mtb-world-champion-kate-courtney-to-leave-specialized/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E47NoWTR1OU
(rumor is she's joining the Scott)

I was waiting to post that until she announced her new team, but I heard TREK (funny how the rumor mill works!). If she was happy with Specialized, I can't imagine that they wouldn't pay the World Champ as much as any other offer. SOOO, I assume that there was something not to her liking (assuming is a dangerous thing:).

heard about Trek also but they got Jolanda recently (and already have Batty) so it didn't seem likely to me. but who knows. it's all just the rumors until announced officially

[glassmoon]

And... SCOTT it is indeed:
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/kate-courtney-and-lars-forster-join-scott-sram-mtb-racing.html

[jmdirt]

And... SCOTT it is indeed:
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/kate-courtney-and-lars-forster-join-scott-sram-mtb-racing.html

I just saw that when I sat down to eat lunch.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/world-champion-courtney-signs-with-scott-sram-focuses-on-tokyo-olympics/

"Asked if it was difficult to part ways with Specialized after spending eight years with the California-based bike manufacturer, Courtney said, "It's always a tricky thing, but this was the right opportunity and the right move for the coming years, to sign through 2020. It was definitely a decision that came from my side and one that I'm feeling really excited about."

[glassmoon]

And it looks like Jenny Rissveds (Rio Olypic XCO gold medal winner and U23 XCO World Champion) is ready for her comeback... Nice!
https://www.instagram.com/jennyrissveds/?hl=en

[glassmoon]

Apparently Jenny (Risveds) is coming back with her own team supported by Specialized (she won't be part of their factory team). Her race calendar isn't set yet. The aim is also to raise the awareness regarding the children's laws (where she engages herself lately).
Glad she sorted out her stuff and is ready to shred the dirt again.
Sources:
https://www.cyclingplus.se/artiklar/jenny-rissveds-pa-specialized-2019/
https://www.acrossthecountry.net/olympiasiegerin-jenny-rissveds-wird-zur-specialized-athletin/
https://www.solobike.it/il-ritorno-di-jenny-rissveds-con-specialized/