The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series can be a cyclical place when it comes to riders shifting race teams. Some off-seasons, there are very few big moves and in others itโs as though everyone has somehow decided to dawn new colours for the upcoming race season. This year, things have been busy already with plenty of new deals being penned up and down the pro pits.
Ric and josh sat down ahead of the start of the 2024 season to discuss the main moves and shakers coming into this year of racing!
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26 Comments
Not a fan of the talk show…
Won't be able to watch xc or dh in New Zealand so don't care who went where
"The Complete Guide"? Not a single mention of Cross Country. Nice.
What?! How in the world did Trek let Vali Holl go??!! Very bad move by Trek since Vergier, as good as he is, won't probably win anything again this year. Good for YT tho. Now they have the best female DH rider in the worl, and by far.
I want 2 things for this season: first, I want Amaury Pierron to come back and kick ass again, and second, I want Minaar to win a world stage or cup and retire on top with a good brand like Norco supporting the legend.
I must be in an exclusive club; those that enjoyed the coverage last year. Ok, so Rob is gone. It was still good. I think the camera angles were better. I thought Cedric Gracia had great technical insights. And I'm not saying that anyone is better than any other, I do know if you listen to any season 2018 to 2022, it sounds the same. I can almost do the commentary. Change is good, THAT SAID, the inability for everyone to get access to the broadcast is multiple steps backward. You can't build a sport by making it hard to follow. Hardline isn't he answer. You saw what happened to Jackson. If he misses the season, do you think top riders will think twice about doing something risky like that before the season? Jackson getting hurt is the worst thing that could have happened in that race. This response is more generally aimed at other commenters, in this and similar threads, not specifically about the video contents. Oh, get rid of the semi finals, if they haven't already. While I enjoy the extra content, it feels a bit predatory on the riders. (Unless of course the riders themselves want the semis, as a majority)
Right place, right time for Norco and Minnar, Super stoked for Daprela, big loss for Trek.
Jackson, Jordan, Dunne Show?
Dear UCI…. Just copypasta Red Bull's homework… K, thanx, byee.
These guys really know how to make DH boring. Wow, that was depressing for one of the most exciting sports.
It's sad to watch this knowing that I won't see any races this year. I could afford GCN+, but there's no way I can buy Max and their sports add-on. It's time to get a new partner, UCI. WBD is ruining the sport.
How many people you fucking out of watching the races this year? You stupid greedy assholes.
UCI is not for the riders its for the BIG Sponsers, more fans are leaving and the riders hate what your doing. Redbull/Monster will take your riders and viewers as they have been.
Guess I wonโt be watching DH this year. Redbull Hardline was sick and had a vibe!!
what about Giant team– what about Danny Hart What about Pivot – and all the others you forgot to mention
Whoop de do. UCI DH series has become a joke
Mtb is deadโฆ.the only decent things being done are by redbull.. riders need to walk away and start again!!
Chuckled at the impromptu commentary of passing vehicles and chasing dog. Ric couldn't help himself. ๐คฃ
What happen to @nukeproof team?
yes @flyingraccoononabike
Get Rob Warner & Rachel atherton doing the commentary!
Nico Vouilloz is the GOAT. Greg or anybody else has never come close to dominating like Nico did.
Sam Blenkinsop has commented that he no longer has to pedal to change gear in mid-air on the Zerode
What about new presenters and going back to redbull
uci/redbull colab is missed
Bring Red Bull back โณ
Zzzz…