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After plenty of drama and mild discontent surrounding the first three races of the season, it was nice to have a good old-fashioned downhill race in Val di Sole. No one complained about the track being too straight or too easy. There were plenty of fresh sections and line choices. And the racing was as competitive as ever. Our main man Dak was back for his second race of the season, and his weekend was nothing short of a battle. We discuss how Dak's feeling at this stage of his recovery, as well as Jackson's ‘bouncy' riding style, Reece Wilson's 6D windshield goggles, Team Points, what to do with the Junior categories, Dak's experience going from Shimano XTR/Saint brakes to SRAM Maven's, and more. Plus, the usual race recaps. Thanks for tuning in, enjoy!0:05 - Bring back 4X Racing5:48 - Content and Media Landscape10:05 - Where's the culture??14:53 - After party tales19:56 - B Practice does Whistler22:29 - Dak is filming a Vital RAW24:26 - Dak's war stories from VDS 31:07 - Dak's approach after getting two races under his belt38:33 - Balancing recovery with giving 100%43:02 - Dak's pre-ride warm-up routine51:43 - Dak's experience going from XTR/Saint to Maven brakes1:02:32 - VDS Track Talk1:03:48 - Jackson's ‘bouncy' style = speed1:10:20 - Dak compares his style and setup to Jackson's1:13:27 - USD forks: so hot right now1:15:13 - Track changes, but similar times?1:17:33 - No more complaining about straight, easy tracks after VDS1:19:42 - Reece Wilson's 6D windshield goggles1:22:22 - Sam Gale's bloody crash1:24:21 - DH is dangerous, period1:26:25 - Team Points discussion 1:31:34 - How Team Points will affect junior selection in the future 1:33:30 - No juniors 2026 discussion 1:48:28 - Maxxis Make or Brake Section1:51:40 - No chains 2026 - chainless racing only1:54:03 - Junior Women's Race Recap1:55:43 - Junior Men's Race Recap1:58:16 - Elite Women's Race Recap2:09:26 - Elite Men's Race Recap2:18:07 - Burgtec Labour of Love Award2:19:44 - La Thuile next week - thoughts?2:22:58 - Vital Fantasy tips

If there is one thing we can almost guarantee, it's that Leogang will provide some incredibly tight racing. This year was exceptionally snug. Dry conditions and a similar track layout as years before meant little time was spent sorting out line choices or using the brakes. The recipe was simple: rally the main line with confidence and tuck-to-win on the motorway. And what transpired was some of the most competitive racing we've ever seen and a lot of talk about the safety, speeds, and simplicity of tracks. Tag along as we discuss the validity of these concerns, along with how Dak's first race back went, the back-to-back Canadian double victories, 510s athlete summit, Y2K freeride fashion, and more. 0:13 - What is 510's athlete summit all about? 3:50 - How Dak as an athlete benefits from the summit8:42 - Balancing expectations and deliverables with sponsors10:25 - Dak follows Danny Hart in Schladming11:51 - When are the 510 Desert Storm boots coming back??13:11 - Freeride fashion = Y2K14:32 - Dak just learned about Apple Pay16:05 - Dak's weekend in Leogang20:14 - Hardest part of the track in Leogang?22:11 - Critiquing the motorway 23:56 - Where are the jumps??24:48 - The need for new sections of track26:22 - Are tracks too fast/too straight? Or is competition just high?45:13 -  Wall ride gossip  48:08 - Do you race with your phone in your pocket?49:50 - Jackson was racing on an e-bike53:19 - Why aren't TMD mounted at the front axle54:55 - Are enduro bikes more useless than downhill bikes? 57:56 - Ellie Hulsebosch's TMD falling off in finals58:17 - Best World Cup racer to never have won a World Cup?59:17 - Maxxis Make or Brake Section 1:03:54 - Dak doesn't ride used tires1:07:12 - Junior Women's Race Recap1:10:34 - Junior Men's Race Recap1:16:05 - Elite Women's Race Recap1:24:21 - Elite Men's Race Recap1:26:05 - NOTICE: there is less practice this year with Q1 / Q2 schedule1:32:53 - Ronan Dunne's race craft is maturing1:41:16 - Burgtec Labour of Love Award1:42:55 - Is Dak ready for VDS?  

The second round of the 2025 World Cup from Loudenvielle, France, produced some of the fastest racing we've seen in recent memory and was (somehow) filled with more funny drama than the first round in Poland. But it turns out a dry, straight track makes for iconic Hail Mary race runs, and the UCI/Warner Bros/Discovery not knowing how to enforce their own rules makes for good podcasting banter. We had fun this week chatting about the ongoing #polegate disputes, Dak's panic after watching racing from the sideline and rushed last-minute prep before Leogang, the Henry Keifer situation, the Stan Nisbet situation, Ronan showing why we ride with tires on our rims, track safety and the need for more turns, and most importantly, the tightness of riding pants. We have been treated to some iconic racing thus far this season, and Leogang this weekend will surely be exciting. Now let's just hope our co-host-extrodinare can make it past Q2! 0:13 - The Dak Update3:10 - Dak's panic from watching people ride in Loudenvielle6:05 - UCI trying to copy our post-race show9:05 - More insight into Dak's prep before Leogang14:13 - Has the field gotten faster this year?16:30 - #polegate again17:50 - Henry Keifer's start hut pit stop19:39 - Stan Nisbet stopped from racing24:15 - Ronan doesn't need tires. Or does he??27:45 - Track talk and how much they straightened it29:52 - Why is everyone's gear so tight right now33:50 - Complaining about the broadcast again36:00 - XC did 5 people podiums36:28 - Complaining about rider payout again 37:03 - How many people even watch the racing these days?41:08 - Brembo brakes49:17 - Maxxis Make or Brake Section52:36 - Jackson and Gracey sending it at the bottom55:40 - Jackson's bike setup is wild59:13 - Junior Women's Race Recap1:03:15 - Junior Men's Race Recap1:09:43 - Elite Women's Race Recap1:13:43 - Elite Men's Race Recap1:22:00 - radial tire gossip 1:24:37 - Dak's tire choice for Loudenvielle1:27:07 - Gwinny is back 1:30:52 - Burgtec Labour of Love1:33:10 - Reece Wilson saying tracks are too straight, fast, not technical enough1:35:49 - Jackson's average speed in his race run1:41:12 - Thoughts on Leogang track1:43:34 - Who's gonna be fast in Leogang

In this episode, the crew covers all the hot tea from the first World Cup in Poland, but most importantly, gets an update on Dak's highly anticipated return to racing. We hope you enjoy the show, and we will see everyone next week for a post-Loudenvielle podcast! 0:00 - Intro / Crew Updates5:32 - Dak Injury Update13:37 - Dak's return to racing??16:30 - Post-injury fears getting back to racing?19:13 - Transparency while recovering22:14 - Bike setup post-injury 25:34 - Is there too much coverage per race weekend? 30:27 - #polegate #bringbacktape 36:05 - Ryan Gilcrest going around the start wand at Crankworx 40:29 - Course marking inconsistencies 42:40 - Q1 and Q2 thoughts and strategy 47:27 - Pit boards in qualifying50:16 - 3 person podiums: yay or nay?53:54 - Rotor guards: so hot right now55:23 - Fenders vs. mudguards 58:07 - Lit Kit & Worst Kit in Poland1:01:41 - Maxxis Make or Brake Section1:04:01 - Riders looking tired mid-run 1:04:42 - Tire choice for the weekend1:05:45 - Is Poland too one-lined?1:11:31 - Goggle setup thoughts for the mud1:20:08 - Junior Women's Race Recap 1:21:15 - Junior Men's Race Recap1:24:40 - Tanner's hot take on Junior racing1:29:40 - Elite Women's Race Recap1:32:12 - Jason's first ride impressions of the new Orbea Rallon DH bike1:37:23 - Elite Men's Race Recap1:43:53 - Thoughts on the vibe around Poland/this World Cup season 1:52:46 - Who has the most podiums now that we only do top 31:53:25 - Burgtec Labour of Love Award

Aurat March Karachi comes on TPE to answer all your questions and address all controversies about Aurat March.Will Domestic Violence Bill kill the Family System?Is Aurat March only for Elite Women?Does Aurat March not talk about rural women and female labourers?Does Aurat March hate all men?The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction1:40 Why does Aurat March not talk about men?5:20 Engaging religious scholars and Intersectionality7:50 Family support for feminists11:13 Inheritance rights and why certain issues become important15:40 Female Financial Emancipation and Domestic Violence20:19 Domestic Violence Bill and Family Structure27:10 How much is Aurat March connected to poor women?34:50 Women labour are not paid adequately and Child Labour40:31 Khana Khud Garam Karlo44:44 Rural representation in Aurat March49:24 Dealing with Right Wing Pressure50:17 Countering Opposition Propaganda54:40 What do these ladies want to achieve with Aurat March?56:30 Haya March57:44 Impact of organizing Aurat March59:30 Ye demand kaisay hosakti hay Aurat March kee1:00:40 Radical Feminism vs Liberal Feminism1:07:30 Who funds Aurat March1:08:00 Your father also?1:11:00 Placards1:16:00 Aurat March Demands

Aurat March Karachi comes on TPE to answer all your questions and address all controversies about Aurat March.Will Domestic Violence Bill kill the Family System?Is Aurat March only for Elite Women?Does Aurat March not talk about rural women and female labourers?Does Aurat March hate all men?The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction1:40 Why does Aurat March not talk about men?5:20 Engaging religious scholars and Intersectionality7:50 Family support for feminists11:13 Inheritance rights and why certain issues become important15:40 Female Financial Emancipation and Domestic Violence20:19 Domestic Violence Bill and Family Structure27:10 How much is Aurat March connected to poor women?34:50 Women labour are not paid adequately and Child Labour40:31 Khana Khud Garam Karlo44:44 Rural representation in Aurat March49:24 Dealing with Right Wing Pressure50:17 Countering Opposition Propaganda54:40 What do these ladies want to achieve with Aurat March?56:30 Haya March57:44 Impact of organizing Aurat March59:30 Ye demand kaisay hosakti hay Aurat March kee1:00:40 Radical Feminism vs Liberal Feminism1:07:30 Who funds Aurat March1:08:00 Your father also?1:11:00 Placards1:16:00 Aurat March Demands

In Episode 61 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Emma and Chris welcome NeXT eSports pb Enshored cycling team president Greg Abbott. The results for Abbott and his team of elite global talent are undeniable—multiple Zwift elite team titles, several national esports champions, and numerous UCI Cycling Esports World Championship finalists with top-ten placings. Abbott opens up about the philosophy and inner workings behind his team's success and what sets them apart as one of the leading forces in cycling esports. How does the team balance optimizing performance with ensuring rider safety, advocacy, and setting industry standards? And how are they building a business foundation that attracts sponsorships and drives the sport's growth? What challenges does the team face, and how do they overcome them? Join us as we dive into these topics and more, wrapping up 2024 with insights into the evolving world of cycling esports. Plus, stay tuned for some exciting changes coming to the MyWhoosh Sunday Race Club in 2025! Don't miss out on the unique opportunity to delve even deeper into the intriguing topics discussed in this episode. We've curated a selection of articles that inspired our conversation, providing you with exclusive insights. USA Cycling Crowns 23 National Champions at the 2024 Esports National Championships [Zommunique, Jan 9, 2024] The NeXT Big Thing in Elite Women's Cycling Esports [Zommunique, June 16, 2023] 2024/25 Echelon Racing League [Zommunique, Dec, 2024] 2024/25 Restart Invitational Elite Cycling Esports Series on Zwift Begins December 14th [Zommunique, Dec 1, 2024] Zwift Postpones Elite Racing Season Due to Smart Trainer Accuracy Concerns [Zommunique, Dec 4, 2024] Zwift Reveals 2024/25 Elite Community Racing Season Plans [Zommunique, June 24, 2024]   Join us for a conversational ride where we not only lend a voice to the digital athlete but also bridge the gap between athlete and avatar. We invite you to be part of this exciting exploration of the future of virtual sport and digital athlete engagement!

In this episode, the 2024 Elite Women's World Champion & World Cup Champion, the YT Mob's Vali Höll chats with George, Jack & Emi about equal pay, three-peats & MTB Reform…  The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension  www.j-techsuspension.co.uk  @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com  @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine #downhill #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing #dh #mtb #enduro

Would it even be a World Cup without a natural event playing a major role in the outcome? Loudenvielle, the sixth World Cup of the season, was the third race to be heavily affected by rain on race day. We saw ideal conditions for the Juniors and 98% of the Elite Women's field before Deja vu struck and the skies opened up for fastest qualifier, Tahnée Seagrave. And oh boy, did it get spicy as the rain continued to fall throughout the Elite Men's final. Gnarly conditions always foster spectacular displays of bike handling, and some racers put on a clinic this weekend. We also got to witness Vali and Bruni each wrap up another Elite title, a bunch of young Kiwis filling the podiums in the junior fields, and a ton of feel-good results, like Benoit taking the win after crashing here last year, Reece Wilson landing on the podium after so many setbacks, Aaron Gwin back racing after two years, and Myriam Nicole taking her first win after missing all of last season to a concussion. We chat about all of this, plus get the inside scoop on why our dude Dak was off the pace last weekend, points battles leading into MSA, RockShox Kashima knock-off, Asa Vermette's bike size, mass dampers (obviously), and a bunch of other nonsense. Enjoy!

Send Julie a text!!Jamie Mittelman created the media production and content company, Flame Bearers, to ensure there's a go-to storytelling platform for elite women in sports (which includes Olympians and Paralympians!) What started as a podcast during the pandemic has become a mission to show girls and women that if you can see it, you can be it. 85% of sports media goes to men. Doesn't that blow your mind?!That means only 15% of sports media coverage goes to women, and often, there's a quality issue. The vast majority of that coverage really doesn't paint them in the ways that they want to be portrayed. The Solution: Flame Bearers! Jamie's mission is to provide role models for young girls in various sports and to ensure that female athletes are proud of their media representation.We saw the women during the Paris Summer 2024 Olympics completely rocking it! It is hard to NOT want to see more of these women and know more about who they are! You can here more women's stories from the female Olympians and Paralympians themselves who will be or who have competed during the summer 2024 events on the Flame Bearers podcastAnd...the Paralympics are about to start on August 28th, which means we get to watch more incredible female athletes compete for gold medals. Woohoo!(Haven't heard too much about or ever seen the Paralympics? Jamie shares how the Paralympics is essentially the equivalent to the Olympics for athletes with physical disabilities.)Jamie Mittelman - Guest Flame Bearers LinkedIn accountFlame Bearers IG accountFlame Bearers websiteJulie Berman - Podcast Host & ProducerJulie Berman's LinkedIn Profile@womencooljobs (Instagram)www.womenwithcooljobs.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I absolutely LOVE being the host and producer of "Women with Cool Jobs", where I interview women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. It has been such a blessing to share stories of incredible, inspiring women since I started in 2020. If you have benefitted from this work, or simply appreciate that I do it, please consider buying me a $5 coffee. ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/julieberman Thank you so much for supporting me -- whether by sharing an episode with a friend, attending a LIVE WWCJ event in Phoenix, connecting with me on Instagram @womencooljobs or LinkedIn, sending me a note on my website (www.womenwithcooljobs.com), or by buying me a coffee! It all means so much.

Who gets to compete in women's sports? Since the very conception of elite athletics, there has been controversy over who qualifies for the women's category. Rose Eveleth is the host of “Tested,” a new podcast from NPR's Embedded and CBC radio that explores the practice and history of sex testing in women's sports. Eveleth follows the stories of a handful of world-class runners who have been told they can't race as women because of natural variations in their biology. In their quest to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, these women face hard choices: take drugs to alter their naturally-occurring hormones, abandon the sport that they excel at, or fight the rules made by World Athletics. We speak with Eveleth about the 100-year history of sex testing, the evolution and flaws of modern biology, and try to understand how we arrived at this convoluted moment in women's sports. Guest: Rose Eveleth, podcast host, Tested

Elizabeth Cohen, Professor Emerita at York University, joins Jana Byars to talk about her new volume, Non-Elite Women's Networks Across the Early Modern World (Amsterdam University Press, 2023), edited with Marilee Couling. Non-elite or marginalized early modern women-among them the poor, migrants, members of religious or ethnic minorities, abused or abandoned wives, servants, and sex workers-have seldom left records of their experiences. Drawing on a variety of sources, including trial records, administrative paperwork, letters, pamphlets, hagiography, and picaresque literature, this volume explores how, as social agents, these doubly invisible women built and used networks and informal alliances to supplement the usual structures of family and community that often let them down. Ten essays, ranging widely in geography from the eastern Mediterranean to colonial Spanish America and in time from the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries, show how flexible, sometimes ad hoc relationships could provide crucial practical and emotional support for women who faced problems of livelihood, reputation, displacement, and violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Elizabeth Cohen, Professor Emerita at York University, joins Jana Byars to talk about her new volume, Non-Elite Women's Networks Across the Early Modern World (Amsterdam University Press, 2023), edited with Marilee Couling. Non-elite or marginalized early modern women-among them the poor, migrants, members of religious or ethnic minorities, abused or abandoned wives, servants, and sex workers-have seldom left records of their experiences. Drawing on a variety of sources, including trial records, administrative paperwork, letters, pamphlets, hagiography, and picaresque literature, this volume explores how, as social agents, these doubly invisible women built and used networks and informal alliances to supplement the usual structures of family and community that often let them down. Ten essays, ranging widely in geography from the eastern Mediterranean to colonial Spanish America and in time from the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries, show how flexible, sometimes ad hoc relationships could provide crucial practical and emotional support for women who faced problems of livelihood, reputation, displacement, and violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Oh, what could have been! After a long stint in the hot seat after laying down a time that bested the season's biggest names, the last man down the hill squashed our tall bar savior's time (and the rest of the field). We were filled with mixed emotions as reality set in that we'd have to wait a little longer to see Dak win his first World Cup, but what a treat to watch Ammuary Pierron piece together a historic run that cemented his return to the top of the sport.We chatted a lot about the wet, slippery conditions that made Val di Sole particularly difficult this year. Dak weighs in on where Amaury made up so much time and how he adapted his bike for the steep, technical track. Why are time gaps always so big down the Black Snake, and how much Dak made in bonuses from his 2nd place finish. We also cruise the results sheet from each class, dissecting who had standout riders and where overalls stand going into the fifth round of the year in Les Gets. Enjoy!0:00 - Intro4:31 - What was going through Dak's mind sitting in the hot seat?7:08 - How Did Amaury go almost 5 seconds faster than everyone?   10:48 - How conditions affected finals13:48 - Why are time gaps always so big at Val di Sole? 17:48 - Was this the gnarliest Val di Sole track to date? 2:09 - How Dak picked lines on a track with ever-changing conditions 28:45 - People were getting sketchy this weekend 29:59 - Commencal chainstays29:36 - Dak's bike changes for the VDS track and what he gained from watching Amaury's run 37:28 - Dak almost pulling a Sam Hill in the last corner 40:45 - Tire pressure, inserts, and wheel chit-chat 48:09 - New e*thirteen hub?53:34 - What's in the box on Dak's down tube54:18 - Peak extender for race run mud 55:15 - Dak's earnings on the weekend $$$57:28 - Do you use more rear or front brakes? Dak weighs in. 1:09:21 - Ronan Dunne sounds just like Rat Boy1:09:48 - Bernard Kerr: out with an injury  1:12:38 - Maxxis Make or Brake Section 1:15:00 - Why do they add so much dirt to the track each year?1:16:20 - Junior Women race recap & overall standings1:20:22 - Junior Men race recap & overall standings1:26:36 - Elite Women race recap & overall standings1:34:40 - Elite Men race recap & overall standings2:02:03 - Burgtec Labour of Love Award2:05:51 - Les Gets thoughts! 2:07:50 - Should Vital do a MTB Moto race?2:09:50 - Dak makes more money from an amateur moto race than a UCI World CupWATCH the podcast. 

A track on the circuit that always provides dramatic, legendary race runs, this year at Leogang was fairly uneventful. A business as usual World Cup, you could say. Rain throughout the week provided some of the most changing and challenging conditions hit the #notabikepark track, with the lower woods being the deciding factor on race day. There was exciting racing across each category, highlighted by a dominating victory in both women's fields, an upset in the Junior men's race, and another elite men's podium filled with new and returning names.With a tight turnaround heading into Val di Sole this weekend (link), reigning in our co-host extraordinaire Dakotah Norton took longer than usual. Apparently, getting to the next race, interviews, physio appointments, and dinner all come before our podcast. Up against a tighter time crunch than usual, Tanner and I recorded the post-race show Tuesday, while Dakotah and I chatted after track walk on Wednesday to hear about his mediocre weekend in Austria and gain insight into what could be the gnarliest Val di Sole track we've seen in years. 0:00 - Intro2:08 - Dak Update and Leogang recap33:15 - Val di Sole track walk notes and thoughts51:04 - Debate over braking more with your rear or front brake58:09  - Discussing the live coverage from the weekend1:00:56 - Commentators this season 1:03:18 - 15 World Cups next year?1:05:15 - Privateers at World Cups in 20251:09:23 - Is interest in World Cup downhill less than it was during the Red Bull days?1:11:12 - Another chat about electronic suspension1:20:07 - Will we see electronic suspension systems in VDS?1:22:09 - Loic's cockpit buttons1:23:17 - Why pressing a lockout mid-run isn't that difficult1:26:42 - Podium payout complaints 1:32:34 - Maxxis Make or Brake Track Analysis1:38:50 - Junior Women - race recap1:43:05 - Val di Sole predictions1:46:21 - Junior Men - race recap1:59:36 - Val di Sole predictions2:04:36 - Elite Women - race recap2:14:37 - Val di Sole predictions2:18:18 - Elite Men - race recap2:32:50 - Val di Sole predictions2:35:41 - Burgtec Labour of Love

What a start to the 2024 World Cup downhill season we've had! Fort William properly kicked things off with a gnarly track and insane racing, followed by a new venue in Poland that produced one of the best tracks and tightest races we've seen in years. Now, after a brief two-week pause, racing resumes this weekend in Leogang, Austria. A classic track that always delivers dramatic racing, there are exciting stories shaping up in each category that will be fun to watch play out over the weekend. Join Vital's own Jason Schroeder, ex-World Cup mechanic John Hall, and podcast co-host and contributing editor Tanner Stephens as they discuss who will contend for the win this weekend in each category, what makes the historic Leogang track so tricky, and highlight some potential dark horses who could mix things up come race day. 0:00 - Intro2:04 - Southwest Downhill Series this weekend 8:43 - Leogang venue & track analysis 13:33 - Is Leogang a bike park track? 17:48 - Why Leogang is so difficult in the wet20:17 - Breaking down the motorway section22:05 - John discusses Aaron Gwin's chainless win at Leogang in 2015  33:11 - A fan trying to sell John Aaron's broken chain for $3,000  38:25 - Weather report39:03 - Injured reserve list for this weekend 44:33 - Fantasy strategy49:10 - Junior Women race predictions57:28 - Junior Men race predictions1:04:15 - Elite Women predictions1:18:30 - Elite Men predictionsPlay Vital Downhill Fantasy - https://www.vitalmtb.com/fantasy More mountain bike news and reviews - https://www.vitalmtb.com

Welcome to another pre-World Cup discussion as part of Vital MTB Downhill Fantasy! The first race of the season in Fort William, Scotland, kicked things off with a bang! Now, just two weeks later, the excitement continues as we head to a completely new venue for the second round of the UCI World Cup downhill series. Without past results to make predictions, this weekend will offer a clean slate for racing. Who will be able to figure out the new track in a limited time and be the fastest on race day? Will more experienced riders still have an advantage? Or will up-and-coming racers be able to adapt and rise to the occasion? Join Vital's own Jason Schroeder, ex-World Cup mechanic John Hall, and podcast co-host and contributing editor Tanner Stephens as they discuss who's looking fast after Fort William, what to expect from the new track, and who to keep on your radar in Bielsko-Biala, Poland.0:00 Intro & How to Play Fantasy2:00 - John gives insight into how racers and teams approach a new track5:49 - Bielsko-Biala track details and discussion11:00 - Will electronic suspension systems be a thing again this weekend?14:54 - Loic Bruni's setup speculation22:32 - Will experience be an advantage this weekend?24:42 - How teams find the best lines during practice30:28 - Injury updates34:50 - Fantasy notes and insights from Fort Bill44:33 - Junior Women predictions46:48 - Junior Men predictions52:02 - Elite Women predictions57:03 -  Elite Men predictionsFor all the details on how to play Vital's Downhill Fantasy, including what prizes are up for grabs EACH round - https://www.vitalmtb.com/fantasy