2025 World Cup Downhill / EDR

caad9 said:
@Dozer & @Stredda he's getting looked after well by Santa Cruz and SRAM directly - via the downtime podcast he did.

www.downtimepodcast.com

Dan Booker: Racing, Recovery & Doing Things His Way - Downtime Podcast

Dan Booker is an insanely talented rider who hasn't followed the regular path. Tune in to hear the ups and downs of his story so far.
www.downtimepodcast.com www.downtimepodcast.com
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Interesting to see different models of support. When you look through the results table it's weird to see how many people are not on factory/official teams. Booker, Rudeau both in top 3 without 'official' team sponsorship. Looks like only around 20 of the 100 listed riders have an official team they are riding for.
 
yuley95 said:
Interesting to see different models of support. When you look through the results table it's weird to see how many people are not on factory/official teams. Booker, Rudeau both in top 3 without 'official' team sponsorship. Looks like only around 20 of the 100 listed riders have an official team they are riding for.
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There was some talk in the Pinkbike/Vital comments that a lot of racers are actually on teams but rather than pay the UCI $10K Euro to officially be a 'team' they have found a workaround - it just means their sponsors are not listed
 
Yup...
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Dozer said:
piss poor effort made by the Australian system namely Auscycling / the ashes of MTBA. They have done and are doing fuck all for racing in Australia
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My local club has switched tracks - for our club racing now you just need some coverage i.e. Bicycle Network etc. It has saved us a significant amount of money. Hopefully more events do something similar and Auscycling can die an insignificant death
 
DougalStrachan said:
My local club has switched tracks - for our club racing now you just need some coverage i.e. Bicycle Network etc. It has saved us a significant amount of money. Hopefully more events do something similar and Auscycling can die an insignificant death
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Are you sure?
I'm not sure if they would be covered.
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It would be nice if there was an alternative to AusCycling or at least some competition. Because for the masses they are really just an insurance company. So unless you are racing at a national, international level or going to the Olympics, they don't do much at all.
 
I got this emailed to me last year. Seems Bicycle Network are trying to increase their offering.

mail

We are SUPER Excited to announce that we are now AFFILIATED with Bicycle Network Australia!!​

In the effort to bring our community of riders more alternative types cycling insurance that fits within your budget, we are are now affiliated with Bicycle Network.

What does that mean for you?
Well if you attend one of our club events that are NON-Sanctioned Auscycling events, bicycle network is your alternative choice of cover.

If you are already a member all you need to do is email:
membership@bicyclenetwork.com.au
And let them know you would like your membership affiliated with Bendigo MTB Club.

Every affiliated member helps grow our membership base which in turns helps the club when it comes to Lobbying for more infrastructure for our members. Bicycle Network also work tirelessly in the community advocating for all cyclist to help make our roads a safer place.

Visit Bicycle Networks Website to see the membership options that best suit you and your family via the link below.
https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/membership/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyfe4BhAWEiwAkIL8sLiqJ1HayHnp2uDerRLwbXPye-TB-DdgWOAoA_pc1Z92NABHqZzVDRoCRRUQAvD_BwE
 
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