#downhill-mountain-biking

#downhill-mountain-biking

Sam Hill is a name that almost anyone my age would recognize. The 8-time World Downhill MTB champion and flat pedal enthusiast is an icon in the sport of mountain biking, and has ridden for some of the most legendary brands in the industry. From Specialized Bicycles to the late Iron Horse and the now revamped Nukeproof, Hill has always been a topic of conversation.

After a stellar 2024 season that ended with a life-altering injury to his hip, followed by an inspiring recovery during the 2025 season, Dak is parting ways with MFR. This leaves many speculating on which team will score the American DH racer next season. Will it be Scott? Or could Dak be joining the Americans on Frameworks or Gwin Racing? Only time will tell, but one thing is sure: Norton will raise the bar for any team that is lucky enough to sign him.

Nothing quite like tearing a downhill team down to the studs in the off-season, right? While these kinds of cataclysmic overhauls are full of trials and tribulations, at times it's this complete reset that lays the foundation for long-term future success. For FMD Racing and Orbea Bicycles, it's exactly what it took to turn the tides from skepticism to success story in the 2025 UCI Downhill World Cup season.

Sleeper is one of those rare media outlets that blurs the line between those of us who love video parts and those of us who love racing. By taking a unique look at how we are able to see racing-and the culture behind it-their team has garnered a cult following and allowed fans to experience the world of racing in ways seldom seen before.

GoPro just posted the course preview for round 7 of the UCI DH World Cup in Les Gets with Jackson Goldstone, and let's just say the course looks... interesting. Goldstone can be seen slipping, sliding, and shouting as he battles through the heinous mud pit that is this year's track. As he puts it, the conditions are "disgusting"-and there's no arguing with that.