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GREATEST DOWNHILL RACE EVER. Sep 08, 2019

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Was this the greatest downhill mountain bike race ever? Steve Peat thinks so, and he's seen almost every one of them! The final race of the 2019 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill season concluded in Snowshoe, West Virginia, with Danny Hart taking the race win and Loic Bruni narrowly edging out Amaury Pierron for the World Cup overall Championship of 2019. Loic would need a third place finish to keep the overall if Amaury won the race. Amaury was leading the race with an early run that seemed unbeatable. Loic dropped in and ended up in 3rd place with only Danny Hart remaining. If Danny landed in 2nd, Amaury would win the overall. If Danny won the race, Loic would win the overall. Danny's split times were so close the entire way down his run, that until he crossed the line, no one was sure what the outcome would be. Danny eventually beat Amaury by just .656 seconds, winning the race and leaving Loic with the title.
Tracey Hannah earned the women's overall championships victory, but not after Marine Cabirou took the race win, forcing Tracey to be mistake-free within a tight threshold. If Marine won the race, Tracey would have to finish 7th or better. Tracey ended up finishing 5th with just a few seconds to spare and earned the overall victory.
Rider Interviews and Times Table of Contents
1:26 - Steve Peat
5:13 - Loic Bruni
11:38 - Amaury Pierron
20:45 - Eddie Masters
22:18 - Laurent Delorme, Loic's Team Manager
23:47 - Tracey Hannah
29:56 - Danny Hart
34:09 - Marine Cabirou
35:48 - Charlie Harrison
42:12 - Dakotah Norton
43:09 - Bruce Klein
45:11 - Thibaut Daprela
47:01 - Myriam Nicole
48:21 - Troy Brosnan
51:54 - Chris Kilmurry
55:12 - Veronika Widmann
56:10 - Greg Minnaar
1:00:00 - Loris Vergier
1:03:37 - Luke Meier-Smith
1:04:53 - Greg Williamson
1:06:28 - Thomas Estaque
1:07:21 - Dean Lucas (Nicest guy in Downhilling?)
1:10:56 - Finn Iles
1:16:08 - Kye A'hern

JD Swanguen - The Inside Line Podcast Sep 03, 2019

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It often seems those young, natural talents, who have so much promise and future, end up struggling with the biggest hurdles. Finding success in something easily at a young age can cripple the growth and maturity of an individual, leaving them wondering what happened when opportunities finally close and success can't override questionable personal choices. JD Swanguen tasted success in mountain biking at a young age. The San Diego native was around the right people thanks to his father, John, who is one of the unsung pioneers of freestyle BMX. When JD found an interest in mountain biking, that interest was fostered through family support and eventually sponsorship. His style was honed through dirt jumping and skatepark riding and his downhill racing results were rising. Without ever seriously training, and in the face of some hard partying, JD managed to earn a silver medal at the Junior World Championships in Fort William, 2007. As his career blossomed, his decisions as young man still in his teens, would end up sidelining that career before he ever reached his true racing potential. Before his career came to end, however, JD was experimenting with some of the first 29er downhill bikes made by Jeff Steber at Intense back in 2010, and JD always remained one of the most stylish riders on the track. By 2012, JD just wasn't at the races anymore. He found his way into Lindsey Wilson College, met a girl and had a daughter and continues to live on the East Coast. We're honored to have caught up with JD to put some myths to rest and to hear his story, full of hard lessons learned.

The World Champ & The G.O.A.T. - Loic Bruni Interviews Greg Minnaar - Outspoken Aug 28, 2019

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The current Downhill Mountain Bike World Champion, Loic Bruni, is interviewing the rider of his choice at each World Cup DH round in 2019 for his Outspoken series on Vital MTB. This episode features the Greatest Of All Time, Greg Minnaar. Following a horrific start to the season in Maribor, where Greg failed to qualify for race day (a career first), he sits down with Loic to discuss all aspects of mountain bike racing. Career longevity, bike tech like 29ers in downhill, being on the Santa Cruz Syndicate with Steve Peat, Nathan Rennie and Josh Bryceland, the boredom of training and even the art of crying are touched on. When the person conducting the interview knows the elite-level stresses and struggles as well as the subject, incredible insight is the result.

Loic Bruni Interviews Troy Brosnan - Outspoken Aug 21, 2019

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This may be the most insightful look into what it means to be a modern downhill mountain bike racer. Troy Brosnan, tied for 2nd place in the 2019 UCI World Cup DH overall, sits down with Loic Bruni, the current leader in the downhill race series. Troy is known for his consistency at the races, regularly placing 2nd or 3rd. He's won two World Cup downhills in his career, but Loic questions Troy if it's time to push harder for the win. The two discuss race technique, the mountain bike community, being teammates with Sam Hill, Aaron Gwin and Fabien Barel, junior racing and bike setup (with Troy racing a 29-inch front wheel for the first time in Val di Sole this weekend). The interview concludes with the two discussing pro racing contract negotiation and the secrecy behind it all. Truly a fascinating and candid interview with two of the fastest mountain bikers on the planet in the latest Outspoken interview.

We are honored at Vital to be a part of this incredible interview series with Loic this year. Aaron "Mono" Bartlett put it all together and made it happen, and we're blown away. The questions Loic asks, the experiences only he and these riders have gone through make it so special. Thank you Loic, Mono, Fox Racing for getting behind it and the interview guests. -gordo

Loic Bruni & Brendan Fairclough - Outspoken Episode 7 Aug 14, 2019

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Loic Bruni, the current World Cup DH overall leader and reigning downhill World Champion, interviews Brendan Fairclough at the Lenzerheide race. He and Brendan discuss what it means to be a pro downhill racer, competing in Red Bull Rampage and the future of the sport. Brendan recently missed qualifying at the Lenzerheide World Cup, but still agreed to sit down with Loic for the discussion. Yeah Brendan!

Logan Binggeli, Downhill Racer, Red Bull Rampage Competitor - The Inside Line Podcast Aug 07, 2019

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We're excited to have Logan Binggeli on The Inside Line this week. Logan is a former U.S. National Downhill mountain bike champion and Red Bull Rampage podium finisher. Growing up in Utah with a motocross background, he found his way to mountain bikes and downhill racing, rising to the top national ranks. Living in Saint George, Utah, near the site of the Red Bull Rampage, he found his way into the event, comfortable on the local terrain. Logan finished in 3rd place at the 2012 Rampage event ahead of some of the sport's biggest freeriders. He broke his femur at Rampage in 2013 when he got off line flipping a massive drop. He discusses injury, recovery, success, failure, rider support and his dedication to KHS, the bike brand that he's been with for years.
The Inside Line is an exclusive mountain bike podcast produced by Vital MTB with support from Maxxis Tires, Jenson USA and The Gravity Cartel.
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MTB Suspension Answers with PUSH Industries - The Inside Line - Darren Murphy Part 2 Jul 24, 2019

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Darren Murphy of PUSH Industries answers all of our mountain bike suspension-related questions in part 2 of his Inside Line podcast interview. Myths, mysteries, set-up tricks and tips are all discussed in this fun, informative episode. Some answers may surprise you, some may leave you wondering. Regardless of opinions and preferences, there's no doubt that the modern mountain bike is one incredible machine.
Hit the Vital MTB forums for interactive discussions and debates about mountain bike tech
Listen to Part 1 of Darren's Inside Line interview
Visit www.pushindustries.com to learn more about PUSH
The Inside Line is an exclusive podcast produced by Vital MTB, thanks to support from Maxxis Tires, Jenson USA and The Gravity Cartel.

PUSH Industries Founder, Darren Murphy Part 1 - The Inside Line Podcast Jul 16, 2019

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Darren Murphy, of PUSH Industries joins us on the The Inside Line podcast to discuss his journey from being the only mountain biker in a small, northern-Maine town to being the owner of a successful mountain bike suspension tuning and product brand. Known for their Elevensix coil shock and high-performance aftermarket fork upgrades, PUSH, which manufacturers their products in the U.S., has made steady, organic growth in the MTB scene since it was founded in the early 2000's. Our conversations touches on being at the right place at the right time, embracing opportunities and taking the risks necessary to achieve his goals. Enjoy the episode and stay tuned for Part 2 next week, when we ask Darren a wide range of suspension-specific questions.
Visit www.pushindustries.com to learn more about PUSH
The Inside Line is an exclusive podcast produced by Vital MTB, thanks to support from Maxxis Tires, Jenson USA and The Gravity Cartel.

The State of U.S. Downhill Racing Jul 03, 2019

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On the eve of this Independence Day in America, we're stoked to bring you a discussion about downhill racing in the USA. A random crew of downhill racers and event hosts gathered at the NW Cup / Pro GRT in Tamarack, Idaho a couple weeks ago to talk big bikes. Thanks to Casey Northern and Scott Tucker of the NW Cup for helping make it happen and for all the work they do with their series, We get to hear their story in the episode along with racer view points on how things are these days.
We'd also like to give credit to #USDH leaders who weren't in attendance, like clay harper who handles the U.S. open and other rad DH events, George Ulmer and his crew at the Eastern States Cup, Donnie Jackson of Southridge USA, Downhill Mike and his Bootleg races among others, and all the downhill race organizers keeping our sport fun and accessible. Thank you!
The Inside Line is brought to you to Maxxis Tires. We saw plenty of Assegais, Minions and High Rollers drifting through turns and smashing the rocks at Tamarack.
Jenson USA - if you're racing or riding hard this summer, you're going through parts and gear, so use coupon code Insideline at checkout and receive 10% off qualifying items
The Gravity Cartel - your source for Spank components like wheels, pedals, bars and stems as well as iXS protection and apparel.
If you haven't watched yet, hit up vitalmtb.com for the Snowshoe, West Virginia World Cup downhill track preview with Neko Mulally and Dakotah Norton...it's a doozy! And stay tuned to Vital MTB this weekend for Andorra World Cup DH coverage as well...the steeps are here!
Last but not least, a big thanks and audio hug to all you Inside Line listeners. We hope you're getting out on the trails and having a blast on your bike this summer. Without you, what's the point?

JOSH BENDER - The Inside Line Podcast Jun 18, 2019

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In this episode of The Inside Line podcast Brandon Turman is pleased to bring you a conversation with one of the most controversial, outspoken, and perhaps most misunderstood riders mountain biking has ever seen.
He's an MTB Hall of Famer responsible for pushing the boundaries of what could be done on a bike. You likely grew up watching him in the movies, he's one of the only people to ever put a Super Monster fork to good use, and you'll all remember when he hit the infamous Jah drop.
He's a lifelong badass, and he's here to catch up, talk some history, reminisce, and make some BIG announcements regarding what he's been dreaming up for the last several years.
It's BENDER, ladies and gents!
Follow Josh on Instagram - @iceboxacres
Follow Vital MTB on Instagram - @vitalmtb
The Inside Line is supported by:

Maxxis Tires
Jenson USA - use coupon code insideline and get 10% off qualifying items
The Gravity Cartel - your resource for Spank USA and iXS USA

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