Is World Cup Racing Ruined Forever? | Dirt Shed Show 502

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  • @gmbn
    @gmbn  Місяць тому +5

    What do you think about World Cup Racing as we know it changing? Do you agree or disagree with any of the changes?

    • @milesjcarter
      @milesjcarter Місяць тому +2

      For me it depends on what the planned Continental Series are like. The potential is there If they get proper live coverage, sponsor interest etc for extra races that many people want. That would require the UCI to invest in the sport and its growth though which is something it seems like they aren't keen on. The sceptic in me says this is actually a cost cutting measure to reduce the scale of the races and facilities that need to be provided. I don't know if the UCI has the best interests of MTB racing at heart, part of me wonders if they would rather it didn't exist so everyone had to watch road cycling

    • @andysmallman7843
      @andysmallman7843 Місяць тому +1

      I have to agree on the 5 person podiums, I quite like it and see no reason to change. I'd be interested to know more about the expected impact of the changes in relation to xc.
      And what are the implications? Does it mean that the days of the 'break out independent riders - Candice Lill in XC and Anna Newkirk in Downhill will be a thing of the past and resigned to the history books. This feels like a very shortsighted measure. Isn't it a good think when someone can effectively come straight from national standard racing and make an impact as a privateer. MTB racing should be inclusive rather than exclusive, even at the top tier - shouldn't it?

    • @diamondsearle
      @diamondsearle Місяць тому

      My personal opinion is that nearly every aspect is worse and not getting better. Commentators and video coverage is poor and difficult to watch. I have discovery plus to watch it but even the app (phone and tv) are a pain to use. And now no fort bill next year 😢 honestly don't know if i will even watch next year. I loved watching the pinkbike and privateer types and the stories behind them. There will be no avenue for these teams now! At least as i can understand it.

    • @ThunderStruckMTB
      @ThunderStruckMTB Місяць тому +1

      For me, if I were DH European Cup King I would have 1) 40 men and 20 women Elite finals 2) 5 on the Elite podiums and 3 on the Juniors 3) Have multiple DH races in the United States and try and earn that name of World Cup.

    • @GlenOkert-n4k
      @GlenOkert-n4k 12 днів тому

      Who is making the "Changes" got a name?

  • @KuroSanArts
    @KuroSanArts Місяць тому +23

    Theo is a real character, you should def get him on the show sometime!
    I've not bothered with the world cup since it went paywall, I watch a few vlogs from various riders running up to each race, but as for the event itself I honestly couldn't care less about it now, a lot of my mtb friends are pretty much the same way. I'd love to see the viewing figures for the last 2 years compared to the old format!

    • @45graham45
      @45graham45 Місяць тому +3

      Same

    • @PaulJakma
      @PaulJakma 29 днів тому

      I didn't know there was such a thing as an upper-class / public-school SA accent, but after hearing Theo I think I may know now. ;)

  • @Gogsy74-cz6rl
    @Gogsy74-cz6rl Місяць тому +70

    Not having 5 on the podium is like not having Rob Warner commentate! Another mistake.

    • @Mockle07
      @Mockle07 Місяць тому +5

      Lol who gives a shit about how many people stand on a podium?! People will honestly complain about any old shit 🤦🏼‍♂️😂

    • @nickt471
      @nickt471 Місяць тому

      @@Mockle07I bet more people give a shit that don’t

    • @nickt471
      @nickt471 Місяць тому +2

      @@MrStuartFord I bet he would find you annoying too 😂

    • @frienduro24
      @frienduro24 Місяць тому +4

      I disagree. There are only 3 medal types. Many, many other race formats don’t do top 5s

    • @diamondsearle
      @diamondsearle Місяць тому

      ​@@frienduro24Thats kinda the point bud its a thing!

  • @darrencshaw
    @darrencshaw Місяць тому +33

    While the races are behind a paywall it'll continue to be almost impossible to bring in non-industry sponsors. Are Coca-Cola or MasterCard going to come in to a viewership of several thousand? Very much doubt it. Put it free-to-air and it becomes an easier sell to sponsors. It also means that trackside / event sponsorships can have their prices increased, making more money for the organisers and securing events for the future.

  • @winklertribe5268
    @winklertribe5268 Місяць тому +16

    This is what happens when an organization (UCI) sells out the sport just for the money!!! The UCI is destroying mountain biking!

  • @Seppster58
    @Seppster58 Місяць тому +4

    Awesome show. Thanks for the shout out guys. I was giving you guys a big cheers with coffee in my stunt mug while watching this!! Got one last year. Use it all the time. And yes, I am a big Owen Superfan. Keep it up guys.

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  Місяць тому

      WHOOP!

  • @ricwilson6612
    @ricwilson6612 Місяць тому +32

    You can almost see Redbull starting a gravity series of their own. Maybe that's what it takes.

    • @stefanturley2894
      @stefanturley2894 Місяць тому

      They will turn it into a pump track competition 😂😂

  • @deakon7984
    @deakon7984 Місяць тому +40

    100% should be at least 20 women in finals and 5 on all podiums imo

    • @Catcrumbs
      @Catcrumbs Місяць тому +4

      At the world champs this year there was 2% between the top twenty Elite Men. Only the top 6 women could get as close to the fastest woman. The depth of talent in the Elite Women's category does not support a field greater than 10.

    • @Aimaiai
      @Aimaiai Місяць тому +1

      @@Catcrumbs maybe thats an industry and social problem. I feel like there should be more support for women taking sports like this seriously the same way sports like tennis do.

    • @Catcrumbs
      @Catcrumbs Місяць тому

      @@Aimaiai The industry and social problem we are faced with is organisations acting like women's professional sports are inherently entitled to the same esteem as the equivalent men's sports. Your suggestion is a reflection of that. No one gets 'support' at the bottom level at the sport, so the ratio of female:male participation at that level reflects the relative enthusiasm for participation. Women are less likely than men to choose to take up MTB. As a consequence of that, talented women are less likely to be discovered and progress through the sport to elite level competition. This ultimately results in a less competitive Elite Women's category which is simply not as interesting to fans, particularly as women are less physically able than men. Extending 'support' further down the ranks of the Elite Women's field only has the effect of subsidising uncompetitive women at the expense of men who actually make the sport interesting.

  • @RyanTate-re9ph
    @RyanTate-re9ph Місяць тому +2

    Loved Erlingson's honesty, was really refreshing.

  • @MarkHughes-t8u
    @MarkHughes-t8u Місяць тому +6

    I like Owen. He is great, Martin and Owen is always the best.

  • @Laner84
    @Laner84 Місяць тому +15

    5 on the podiums has to stay ! again it's our mtb heritage!

  • @BaldBloke
    @BaldBloke Місяць тому +7

    If it ain't broke, don't fix it !
    *5 Rider podiums*

  • @combo4676
    @combo4676 Місяць тому +2

    Danke!

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  Місяць тому

      Vielen Dank! 🤘

    • @combo4676
      @combo4676 Місяць тому

      @@gmbn you guys do great job supporting mountainbike culture!

    • @martynashtonGMBN
      @martynashtonGMBN Місяць тому

      Thank you so much Mate.

  • @Bob_Shy_132
    @Bob_Shy_132 Місяць тому +4

    The McKaskill clip was epic! Especially riding a bike with a bike! Pure savage!

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  Місяць тому +1

      Danny's always so creative!

    • @alexarmstrong1134
      @alexarmstrong1134 Місяць тому

      @@gmbnhow do you pronounce Adidas 🇨🇦 (ah-DEE-das)

    • @drumbrakes
      @drumbrakes Місяць тому +1

      @@alexarmstrong1134 It was founded by a German called Adolf Dassler. The Adidas name is made from his nickname Adi, which is pronounced more like Addy, and then the start of his last name. So think of it as Addy-Das.
      Obviously the name Adolf fell out of favour for some reason a while ago (but long after Herr Dassler was born) , so we don't hear it very much these days.

  • @marcevans6500
    @marcevans6500 Місяць тому +13

    That’s my canyon in the bike vault and yep it’s a 26er martyn

    • @jpfidalgo7
      @jpfidalgo7 Місяць тому +2

      Super Nice 😎

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  Місяць тому

      Super Nice!

  • @junka1975
    @junka1975 Місяць тому +5

    Keep it 5 rider podium. The trouble with bringing in outside industry sponsors is they may want to change formats to what they're used to and save money and make things more mainstream and fit in to a broader spectrum, but to change what has become a fun loving tradition of the sport, to make it more conforming to the norm takes away what the essence is to die hard fans. Let newcomers see the sport for what it is, rough edges and all.

  • @fud1376
    @fud1376 Місяць тому +28

    Only 15 Female finalist's in Elites...That's just wrong!!! OMG And all the rest of it..Do any of the people who made this decision ,Ever ride a MTB...!!!

    • @Catcrumbs
      @Catcrumbs Місяць тому +2

      Yeah, there should be 10 Elite Females at most. The depth of talent just doesn't support the proposed amount.

  • @taylordarion3477
    @taylordarion3477 Місяць тому +2

    Love the vibes you gave off

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  Місяць тому

      It was a fun day in the shed!

  • @DNDinitials
    @DNDinitials Місяць тому +2

    The bloopers were great, should keep more in imo.

  • @ikerteuscher
    @ikerteuscher Місяць тому +2

    Red Bull World Downhill Series for 2025 and commented by Rob Warner!!!

  • @markomytrail3217
    @markomytrail3217 Місяць тому +3

    5 on the podium

  • @tomdeslong
    @tomdeslong Місяць тому

    Awesome, thanks, eventually going to have some fancy sliding trays but this works perfectly for some left over wood.

  • @MrEpicstormer
    @MrEpicstormer Місяць тому +4

    Yea 5 rider podium is an oddity butyou guys are right its only a good thing for them sponsers. No benefit to losing that.

  • @dasanoneia4730
    @dasanoneia4730 Місяць тому +14

    i think weve past the current golden age and have to find our way again but it seems to me that these in the pursuit of profit are ruining the sport i miss the old days

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  Місяць тому

      In your opinion what year was the golden year of mountain biking?

    • @dasanoneia4730
      @dasanoneia4730 Місяць тому +1

      @@gmbn for me funny enough was during the pandemic 2021 2022

  • @ravennexusmh
    @ravennexusmh Місяць тому +9

    viewership is down, maybe because they took it off redbull and put it on a paid service. i have enough paid services to pay for.

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  Місяць тому

      We're not entirely sure viewership is down. It's more readily available for those with a Eurosport subscription so we'd be surprised if it's down by much if at all

  • @frankharradence732
    @frankharradence732 Місяць тому +2

    love the way DH racing embrasses the fans, the riders are approachable and as a fan you feel connected to the teams & riders. The danger of large non bike company sponsorship is that it may distance the fans from the sport, a classic case as in F1... most of us can see the teams/drivers only via a strong NASA telescope or on TV.

  • @jokermtb
    @jokermtb Місяць тому +5

    Theo is right……
    And keep a five rider podium

  • @fotisskaris9041
    @fotisskaris9041 29 днів тому +1

    New rules are made from marketeres and not from sports specialists... So they are crap. Erlagsen is on the point (I realy liked this guy). I want also to remind to Bernard Kerr that before Discovery there was Mercendes Benz and Red Bull as big sponsors!

  • @stevengoodwin3154
    @stevengoodwin3154 Місяць тому +3

    Top ten on the stage with a 3-tier podium. That's more sponsor representation, more inclusion and recognition, and still only 3 bottles of champagne.

  • @KDog2264
    @KDog2264 Місяць тому +2

    The question that needs to be asked is why are they doing the changes. Things worked suddenly. They do sweeping changes. Why?
    5 position podium should be kept.

  • @brad9117
    @brad9117 Місяць тому +3

    #SAVETOP5!

  • @Videomorgue
    @Videomorgue Місяць тому +6

    If Owen is done getting his hair cut, I need my bowl back.

  • @JeffMTBinVA
    @JeffMTBinVA Місяць тому +11

    All the UCI info has been really vague. It's not really going to hit home till we start seeing news of teams folding. I know DH is the topic but I would love to see them do better Enduro coverage. This is a segment that gets very little attention. Live coverage might not be feasible but those 15 minute recap videos days later are not enough.

    • @martynashtonGMBN
      @martynashtonGMBN Місяць тому +1

      It does feel like Enduro has lost its way

    • @lsugimoto8361
      @lsugimoto8361 Місяць тому

      I too would like to see more coverage of Enduro but I realize that the vast miles that the stages covers makes it not doable. With proper coverage I think Enduro would really gain popularity

    • @unreal1066
      @unreal1066 Місяць тому +1

      Do a programme like world rally championship

  • @mikewerndly8381
    @mikewerndly8381 Місяць тому +6

    Someone's trying to get into the Olympics

  • @NZWozza
    @NZWozza Місяць тому +2

    Most of my friends stopped watching it. Just too hard now. In New Zealand I had to sign up to 'Stay Live'. Then had to pay someone else to watch world champs (this part has always been the case). Then was in the UK for one race and had to pay for a VPN as can't watch via 'Stay Love' in the UK.
    Before that GCN app was easy, and when it was free on Red Bull - I could tell casuals to check it out, and maybe they got hooked.

  • @FrothNinja
    @FrothNinja Місяць тому +2

    A trike is not a bike - it's in the name
    The random tandem is a bike

  • @Capped-virus
    @Capped-virus Місяць тому +4

    Keep 5 podium places, but send groups of 5 downhill racers down the hill at the same time. That would get me to watch 😁.

  • @DZig
    @DZig Місяць тому +2

    OOOOOOOOOOOO, what a great show! HA HA HA!

  • @SubversionGarage
    @SubversionGarage Місяць тому +2

    Atmosphere seems ripe for someone to create another series. UCI can go play by themselves

  • @charlielynes
    @charlielynes Місяць тому +3

    Hello to you all, still watching this as I type so... I like some of the changes proposed. More Elite Teams, No protected riders, but I get it's moving on from our current understanding of what things have been, should be.
    Our sport has evolved now, we can still keep our views and contribute to our sport. I hope this will reinvigorate all of our National Series, that in turn offers the chance of an excellent Continental series. The podium number is sacrament - Do Not Change!
    The TV deal needs to fulfill it's potential and these changes are pretty logical in helping that happen.
    Flame away... 🔥

  • @chrise_mtb281
    @chrise_mtb281 Місяць тому +3

    Will there ever be a gmbn trail somewhere? Coed y brenin has mbr..it would be cool to create a trail somewhere with gmbn backing

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  Місяць тому +1

      Never say never! We'd be keen to put something together

    • @chrise_mtb281
      @chrise_mtb281 Місяць тому +2

      @@gmbn sounds like a job for blake builds

  • @nickt471
    @nickt471 Місяць тому +3

    I didn’t know that podium thing till you
    Said. Shouted at my phone. That’s shit

  • @ZeeDroid75
    @ZeeDroid75 Місяць тому +3

    Don't agree with the 3 rider podium one bit. We should be more concerned with the safety and riders that do Slope Style. They were already challenging rules earlier this year. Some things NEED to change, others (5 rider podium) should stay the same. Cheers

  • @koosb8162
    @koosb8162 Місяць тому +1

    I like to see five riders on a World Cup podium. Not every MTB event in the world has five, but where this has been a tradition in World Cups for decades it seems heartless and pointless to want to change it.

  • @RosinaPaolini-y9g
    @RosinaPaolini-y9g Місяць тому +1

    5 on the podium please and then add the lantern rouge for historical posterity!

  • @davidbritz27
    @davidbritz27 Місяць тому +1

    A good change would be to have a rider of the day, similar to F1 but not because I think DH is the F1 of mtb, that way even if someone misses the podium they can get recognition.

  • @rsmithuk
    @rsmithuk Місяць тому +1

    10 racers limit per team is quite the limit if combining enduro and DH into gravity isn't a big number when you also see the Mens and Womens split.

  • @joehoeper4648
    @joehoeper4648 Місяць тому +2

    What is the argument for having a 3 rider podium? Seems like they are meddling with something they don't need to.

  • @jessebaker1243
    @jessebaker1243 Місяць тому

    5 person podiums are special to downhill MTB!!! Must keep.

  • @juanes1235
    @juanes1235 Місяць тому +8

    Did you guys watch the “Red Bull Cerro Abajo” last weekend in Genova? It was sick!

    • @SergejGrabun
      @SergejGrabun Місяць тому +2

      This! If you did not - DO watch it!

    • @robkar7999
      @robkar7999 Місяць тому +1

      Poor Blake

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  Місяць тому +3

      Blake has been there filming, keep an eye on the channel for more soon!

    • @SergejGrabun
      @SergejGrabun Місяць тому

      @@gmbn I saw him in a lot pov from other riders, so definitely knew sometimes is brewing :) can't wait to see the video

  • @Grant3399
    @Grant3399 Місяць тому +4

    #CAPTIONCONTEST Rich after re-enacting a scene from one of his favourite movies, Forrest Dump.

  • @Wyatt1314.
    @Wyatt1314. Місяць тому +3

    Theo does have a business degree

  • @Jormvngandr
    @Jormvngandr Місяць тому +13

    Changing the podium to 3 riders? pure blasphemy... Keep it a 5 rider one & keep every fan of the sport happy instead of the UCI bank account...

  • @InitialP_Photography
    @InitialP_Photography Місяць тому +10

    Hmm, we used to have big sponsorship 2 years back from, hmm, Mercedes and, hmm, Red Bull, then the UCI stepped in and ruined the whole game, maybe step back 2 years (and we'd lose that useless Rick guy too, he's utterly the worst thing in the sport currently).

    • @dretubecreek
      @dretubecreek Місяць тому +2

      Fully Agree!!!!! 💯! It kind of feels like in the snowboarding scene back in 1998 the FIS talking over ISF (it still smells fishy) and commercialised snowboarding. Or how Disney took over Star Wars and killed it. Etc…. Don`t let the business kill our downhill.

    • @pavschodyko6531
      @pavschodyko6531 Місяць тому

      So true, merc and sugar drink are small fish companies 😂😂😂

    • @martynashtonGMBN
      @martynashtonGMBN Місяць тому +3

      Thanks for the comment. I appreciate it but I’ll just push back a tad on Ric. He’s genuinely one of the nicest guys in the sport. He’d be the first to admit he’s not Rob Warner (but who is?). Ric comes at it with a different style, trying to copy Rob would be suicidal. So, I think Ric does a pretty good job, probably one of the hardest jobs in MTB.

    • @diamondsearle
      @diamondsearle Місяць тому +2

      ​@@martynashtonGMBN i agree Ric seems like a great guy but he needs someone with a more exciting passionate commentating style to join him. I have no issue with Ric but downhill commentating doesn't really seem to be his bag. There are not many people who i could point too however that would do a significantly better job. Ex riders have good insight and are good at spotting the details but few of them have the excitement levels for it that make it engaging. As much as i want to like it it is hard to listen to at times "over the roots" "round the corner" 🤔 not great. I think i liked it way more when rachael atherton joined for one of the events. (Not sure if i made that up)

    • @diamondsearle
      @diamondsearle Місяць тому +2

      ​@@martynashtonGMBNon a separate note i think you would actually be very good at it! You don't have to be a downhill genius and everyone knows you and enjoys your passion for bikes! Would you have a stab at it? I would tune in!

  • @purelymountainbiking4697
    @purelymountainbiking4697 26 днів тому

    5 on a podiums a must, so many competitors it makes sense and offers better opportunity of goals

  • @purelymountainbiking4697
    @purelymountainbiking4697 26 днів тому

    Shout out to Mr Smooth ..Ryan Mid, top Geeze with the absolute Steeze 👊👊

  • @elrictdb
    @elrictdb Місяць тому

    #captioncontest (In David Attenborough's voice - make sure Martyn's impression is up to snuff please) - And here on the nature cam, our patience is finally rewarded as we capture the new father venturing out into the woods. If you look closely you can see the dead look in his eyes indicating the toll it's had on him, providing for his mate and offspring.

  • @ExplosiveNotes
    @ExplosiveNotes Місяць тому +1

    Bogs and hedges... almost

  • @brian6speed
    @brian6speed Місяць тому +2

    Bernard always uses #15.

  • @emonty62
    @emonty62 Місяць тому +2

    My shirt says 5

  • @Alan_27ATH
    @Alan_27ATH Місяць тому +1

    Enjoyed seeing bloopers. Maybe do a blooper special at the end of the show per month 🤔

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  Місяць тому

      There's a yearly special we save them up for at Christmas time! Here's the last one: embn.me/Bloopers9

  • @benandlouiseturner1621
    @benandlouiseturner1621 Місяць тому +1

    5 rider podium must stay !

  • @Dillonfinley
    @Dillonfinley Місяць тому +2

    #CAPTIONCONTEST "when your dropper post comes up with a little too much force"

  • @poshiesymons666
    @poshiesymons666 Місяць тому +2

    The own number thing is like nascar

  • @sandywatson1082
    @sandywatson1082 Місяць тому +2

    TDF has winner, 2,3 rookie sprint and king of the mountings That 6, so Keep it 5

  • @Charboneee
    @Charboneee Місяць тому +1

    I agrre, should stay 5 riders podium. It is such cool and unique thing.

  • @JasonTrew2018
    @JasonTrew2018 Місяць тому +1

    #Captioncontest: "This is Rich Payne, in your face"

  • @MilaMitchell-y7c
    @MilaMitchell-y7c Місяць тому +1

    Continue to delight us with your incredible ideas. Your videos are a gift!🚌🏋️🥩

  • @Wi3Mmtb
    @Wi3Mmtb Місяць тому +1

    ##captioncontest "be aware squirrel I'm coming into the woods"

  • @advtyun3917
    @advtyun3917 Місяць тому +2

    #CAPTIONCONTEST what do you mean we have to go back home?

  • @williammorellato3176
    @williammorellato3176 Місяць тому +1

    The changes in World Cup Racing confuse me as it’s worked for the past 30 years, but I guess we’ll have to see what happens in 2025, I want to keep it as positive as I can but unfortunately I totally disagree with them changing podium winners to 3 instead of 5 and less women in the races it’s just ruining the community of racing.
    On the other hand another great show as always
    #CAPTIONCONTEST “Today we’re seeing which is better, XC or Downhill”

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  Місяць тому +1

      Hopefully it works to improve national and regional racing. That's the major plus side we can see, but time will tell if it's the right move or not!

  • @matt_acton-varian
    @matt_acton-varian Місяць тому

    The Continental series idea could help with an extra layer of competitive action - and it could be the very thing that helps the sport grow and get more investment in the process. It works for road, where second tier teams and World tour junior development squad members push for the chance to race in the big events. They have their own races on courses about 80% length and difficulty, and still draw big crowds and sponsors. I do agree that the 5 podium spots should absolutely stay. It's a unique quirk of the sport and is absolutely iconic.

  • @Davem19835
    @Davem19835 Місяць тому +2

    Tyre levers,? You don't need them you have hands!! Challenge me, just use your hands!

    • @irfuel
      @irfuel Місяць тому

      Ooh the tough guy has spoken!

  • @ariskardas
    @ariskardas Місяць тому +1

    13:28 maybe don’t talk about things you don’t know. You think luck, weather, conditions yellow flags in qualifying etc don’t make a huge difference on MotoGP and maybe sometimes have the clear favourite end up way behind the podium??? Tough luck!

  • @donczns
    @donczns Місяць тому

    3 podium just saves a couple of bottles of bubbly. Keep it 5

  • @llullwllallkll
    @llullwllallkll Місяць тому +1

    the changes they should be doing is the race commentators..please bring back rob warner & elliot jackson ✌️✌️✌️

  • @parkinkevin
    @parkinkevin Місяць тому +4

    How about a 7 rider podium? That would be AWESOME! 😎😱

  • @omgeeerald4299
    @omgeeerald4299 Місяць тому +1

    How EVERYONE looks like when they check their action cam to see if it’s recording. #captioncontesr

  • @woodruffskinner1745
    @woodruffskinner1745 Місяць тому

    WE NEED 5 PERSON PODIUMS

  • @zkx1048
    @zkx1048 Місяць тому

    Awesome video! I have a question about your hoodies, is the gmbn word logo hoodie - light blue, the same shape as the gmbn embroided lable hoodie - sand? Because i have the sand one and it fits me great and im wondering if the blue one would lay the same on me?

  • @darrenwall5439
    @darrenwall5439 Місяць тому +1

    Eoin = Mr.Oh..😂😂

  • @vivianfaithfull4748
    @vivianfaithfull4748 Місяць тому +1

    5 podium says MTB appreciates how much goes into racing. No negatives so why not?

  • @danieltaylor7309
    @danieltaylor7309 Місяць тому

    Always thought 5 rider podiums were a bit weird... Its a bit.... Finishers medal isn't it 🏅

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  Місяць тому +1

      Fair enough!

  • @ptchristanMTB
    @ptchristanMTB Місяць тому +1

    Keep 5 podium please.

  • @glenhuizenga6251
    @glenhuizenga6251 Місяць тому

    #captioncontest - Rich: "Hey look... a trail cam!"

  • @noddy8064
    @noddy8064 Місяць тому +1

    5 end off

  • @cornishcactus
    @cornishcactus Місяць тому +1

    #captioncontest Every over 50 MTBer's Facebook profile pic be like. . .

  • @omgeeerald4299
    @omgeeerald4299 Місяць тому +1

    #MustBe5

  • @Tbl-z2d
    @Tbl-z2d Місяць тому

    #captioncontest: I said: Rich, let’s go to the pumptrack.. not take a dump on the track

  • @alsmith7353
    @alsmith7353 Місяць тому

    It's a shame that a corporate perspective for commercial ease can dictate terms for a sport.

  • @GlenOkert-n4k
    @GlenOkert-n4k 12 днів тому

    Hi if it started with Five...Leave it the hell alone. Unfortunately nothing is permanent except change...

  • @ariskardas
    @ariskardas Місяць тому

    12:26 why stop at 5? Let’s have podiums of 10 people… or let’s give everyone a medal. Everybody is amazing and tries hard. 😂

  • @ChrisCapoccia
    @ChrisCapoccia Місяць тому

    The first hack of the van bike holder seems like a bit of a faff that you have to mess around with loosening and re-tightening handlebars every time. Hopefully you get them straight

  • @PaulHudd-s9i
    @PaulHudd-s9i Місяць тому

    Do you think Bernard has enough influence to create a downhill series himself?

  • @Wimbelder
    @Wimbelder Місяць тому

    How heavy is a light lightweight ebike?

  • @Craig00005
    @Craig00005 Місяць тому +1

    If its not broke dont fix it!

    • @Craig00005
      @Craig00005 Місяць тому

      @@aries2256 theirs only so much you can break something no matter how long it takes

  • @ChampyOnPC
    @ChampyOnPC Місяць тому +1

    There are traditional things that give character to the sport taking these things away just makes it bland and samey

  • @ShredBikesPetKitties
    @ShredBikesPetKitties Місяць тому +1

    #captioncontest this furry thing on my collar keeps getting tangled in my neckbeard

  • @lsugimoto8361
    @lsugimoto8361 Місяць тому +1

    So Frameworks Team will not be racing in World Cup DH? Not happy about that
    No protected rider I like. Last chance qualifier I like, No semis I like. Less riders on race day I like. I guess time will tell.
    I like NHRA racing and the pressure every race to qualify.

    • @mindseyedesign462
      @mindseyedesign462 Місяць тому

      @@lsugimoto8361 will be a few great smaller bike companies out now. It’s insane to cut privateers, they are the spirit of downhill

  • @hammy-on-a-bike
    @hammy-on-a-bike Місяць тому

    #captioncontest the face you pull when you try and out Karen a rampant rambler 😅