UCI MTB World Cup (All forms!)

[Axel Hangleck]

Specialized announce their team, and new kit; and Adrien Boichis will race in their colours on the MTB, and not RB-Bora; same as Koretzy did when he was there. Same as Laura Stigger for SDWorx-Protime.

 

[Axel Hangleck]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lVkeYTTMa8

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Red Bull Cerro Abajo, from Valpaiso, Chile live on RBTV, and You Tube yesterday evening. As mad as ever.......
And Slavik doing what he does best. (apart from fishing....)

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Lots of top XC racing over the last weekend; US Cup, which was streamed live, well done all those who put it together. Shimano Massi Super Cup, Swiss Cup. and I think there was the Italian series as well.....

Jolanda looks ready and back on form.

 

[Ripper]

Lots of top XC racing over the last weekend; US Cup, which was streamed live, well done all those who put it together. Shimano Massi Super Cup, Swiss Cup. and I think there was the Italian series as well.....

Jolanda looks ready and back on form.

+1000

 

[glassmoon]

Yeah, she's looking good for the start of the season... Last year she was also 5th/6th in BRA but then declined so I'm cautiously optimistic but "secretly" hoping for the good season overall

 

[Axel Hangleck]

I suppose the only caveat, is her wins have been in wet, muddy conditions, were her technical skills are the big factor.....
Brazil will be interesting to see if her form is there in hot, humid conditions, and the faster pace of races.

And with Brazil in less than 2 weeks, there will be a few names missing, either through injury or racing on the Road - Spring classics/ Stage races.

 

[Axel Hangleck]

WB/Discovery pulled the plug on the Track Champions League after 4 years, despite an 8 year contract. Males you wonder if their contract for the MTB World Cup is on 'thin ice'.......

 

[Axel Hangleck]

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/the-complete-guide-to-the-2025-world-cup-xc-teams.html

 

[Ricco']

Strong pushback against WB decision of transforming the 5 rider podium into three places

 

[Axel Hangleck]

I can't say I'm surprised, but pleased to see anger against this decision. A Top 5 podium place is a thing to aim for, and brings a bit more publicity for teams/ riders in a sport which badly needs it.

The first race of 2025 is days away - yet you wouldn't really know it........WBD need to do more to get the general cycling media to take this sport seriously.......

 

[jono]

The first race of 2025 is days away - yet you wouldn't really know it........WBD need to do more to get the general cycling media to take this sport seriously.......

Is there a site for MTB like PCS or cyclocross24 where you can find start lists and the like?

 

[Axel Hangleck]

XCODATA | Mountainbike results, statistics & rankings

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[jmdirt]

Spoiler:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h01q7SBZGfY

BLEVINS!

 

[jmdirt]

Spolier:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNb7xGXWuEg


E.Rich!

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Four XCC races, and wins for current Trek World Champions - Evie & Isabella........
Sondre Rokke winning the men's U23 race - with Blevins getting the better of team mate Koreztky......

 

[jono]

I may be way off base here, but shouldn't a ride like Isabella Holmgren, who won basically every race she entered last season, give some thought to racing elites?

 

[jmdirt]

N1NO

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sty6jvf95LQ

 

[Axel Hangleck]

I may be way off base here, but shouldn't a ride like Isabella Holmgren, who won basically every race she entered last season, give some thought to racing elites?

Yeah, I thought she would step up, after her Worlds performance.....
However, maybe her/ her team/coaches have decided to stay in the U23s, and get better technically whilst not being with the Elites; that is her only weakness. Step up when she feels comfortable.....she's still young (a 2nd year U23, I think)

 

[jono]

Yeah, I thought she would step up, after her Worlds performance.....
However, maybe her/ her team/coaches have decided to stay in the U23s, and get better technically whilst not being with the Elites; that is her only weakness. Step up when she feels comfortable.....she's still young (a 2nd year U23, I think)

Her starts are also pretty bad. At least in CX, I'd assume the same applies in XCC/XCO.

 

[red_flanders]

Spoiler:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h01q7SBZGfY

BLEVINS!

What a great race, and a great interview! Love that friendly rivalry and respect.

 

[jono]

A Canada 1-2 (and 7) in the women's U23 XCO race. Corvi put up a good fight, until she didn't.

 

[Ripper]

Love that it's XC season again!

Woo hoo!!!!!!

Way to go Bella, Ella, Jennifer J!!!

Brrrrrrrap!

I don't race MTB anymore, but I so much prefer watching XC over many of the road races these days. Better ambience and if I'm to be honest, a little bit less clinical activity

 

[AmRacer]

Love that it's XC season again!

Woo hoo!!!!!!

Way to go Bella, Ella, Jennifer J!!!

Brrrrrrrap!

I don't race MTB anymore, but I so much prefer watching XC over many of the road races these days. Better ambience and if I'm to be honest, a little bit less clinical activity

Maybe Mathieu will race after PR.

 

[jono]

Maybe Mathieu will race after PR.

He should, he has said XC worlds is his big goal for the season.