The State of U.S. Downhill Racing

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!

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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?