A Downhill World Cup in Poland?! Vital Downhill Fantasy Pre-Race Show

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 from Bielsko-Biala, Poland.
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 this weekend.
0:00 - Intro & How to Play Fantasy
2:00 - John gives insight into how to approach a new track
5:49 - New track details and discussion
11:00 - Will electronic suspension systems be a thing again this weekend?
14:54 - Loic Bruni’s setup speculation
22:32 - Will experience be an advantage at a new venue?
24:42 - How teams find the best lines during practice
30:28 - Injury updates
34:50 - Fantasy notes and insights from round #1
44:33 - Junior Women predictions
46:48 - Junior Men predictions
52:02 - Elite Women predictions
57:03 - Elite Men predictions
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