Will this be the most popular MTB race of 2025?

With the changes to World Cup Downhill, will other race series gain a greater viewership and interest in the coming years? Luca Shaw and Andrew Neethling discuss whether the exciting US Pro Downhill series will be the races to watch in 2025.
Luca Shaw is one of the fastest and most skilled racers in the world of Downhill Mountain Biking. In a sport where risk-taking is often rewarded, Luca’s calculated approach sets him apart-and it’s paying off. Known as one of the nicest guys on the circuit, we dive into his experiences being mentored by two of the greatest to ever race, what it’s like to be teammates with Troy Brosnan, and his future goals in the sport. Enjoy this epic conversation!
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[@jadejenny2134]

Old NORBA days were awesome, so many people involved both on the Pro side and Amateur side. Came back to racing 2 seasons ago after 15 years away and was so surprised and bummed to see how small and underwhelming the race scene is despite SO many more people riding mountain bikes.

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Were you at US Open this year tho ?

[@jadejenny2134]

@@MovingTheNeedlePodcast Not this year, but I raced it last year, and Killington is my home mountain for riding so familiar with the race, it's awesome...bummed to see the Enduro was pulled this year. I also raced the Monster race down in North Carolina in the spring. Awesome to see what Clay and Lars are doing and hopefully we'll see this come full circle again where there is a real series outside of the World Cup. Love to see them be able to put it together with Enduro, and bring back Dual Slalom. 4X was cool, but the old days of, I think, Friday night Slalom at the Norba Nationals with all of the best in the world was awesome to watch, not to mention getting to race on the same courses as all the pros.

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​@@jadejenny2134 Yes BRING BACK SLALOM. What you say @prodownhillseries

[@benanderson4639]

I think the UCI's shortcomings are opening up more opportunities for usdh.