Has Mountain Biking Hit The Mainstream? The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.17

In this episode of the Global Mountain Bike Show, Fergus Ryan, Adam Scroxton, and Owen Coutts dive into an incredible week of mountain bike racing, from wild scenes at Les Gets to historic World Cup victories. The team breaks down Hattie Harnden's game-changing win on a Gates belt-drive bike, taking home the €100k prize purse and proving the potential of new tech. Plus, Rich Payne joins the couch as we discuss the sudden end of EDR and what the new Crankworx and Enduro Riders Championship formats mean for the future of enduro.

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Introduction & Les Gets World Cup Chaos
06:31 - XC Racing Action & Technical Progression
07:54 - Hattie Harnden’s Historic Downhill Victory
16:04 - Is Enduro Dead? The End of EDR
16:56 - Crankworx & The New Enduro Riders Championship
23:38 - The Future of E-Bike Racing & Wrap-Up

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