episode 7 | Les Gets World Cup DH, WetScream Tire Tech, Philly Classic & Vuelta Moves

Episode 7: Les Gets World Cup DH, WetScream Tire Tech, Philly Classic & Vuelta Moves

From the mud of Les Gets to the streets of Philadelphia, we’re covering it all in this week’s Service Course Report.

• The Les Gets World Cup Downhill and how the legendary Maxxis WetScream tire—originally designed by Derin Stockton—still wins races today.

• Jackson Goldstone’s run, Shimano XTR brakes, and why momentum matters more than watts in DH racing.

• The return of the Philly Cycling Classic and a full recap of the Maryland Cycling Classic.

• Road racing highlights from the Vuelta a España, bonus seconds drama, Jonas vs. the field, and Juan Ayuso’s move to Lidl-Trek.

• A look ahead to XC Worlds in LA 2028 and how course intensity shapes Olympic racing.

• Plus, a Bovine Classic preview and more.

Tune in as Ed, Derin, and Kurt connect the dots between MTB tech, pro racing, and the culture of cycling.

Chapters

• (00:00:14) - Blind by Science Cycling Course Report
• (00:05:31) - The Maryland Cycling Classic
• (00:07:56) - Tyler Pierce on His Freeride
• (00:11:19) - Have You Noticed The Change in Motocross Riders?
• (00:13:10) - How Do I Tell When A Fast Downhill Rider Is Real?
• (00:19:19) - I Want My Mtv Ad Campaign
• (00:24:43) - I Want My SCR Instead
• (00:26:18) - Bovine Classic
• (00:29:37) - The Great Western Bike Rally
• (00:31:48) - The Race for the Tour de France
• (00:39:30) - "The Tour de France
• (00:40:02) - Juan Solo Won a Tour de France
• (00:40:46) - Matthew Riccatello's Triathlon Story
• (00:47:58) - Mountain biking at the 2020 Olympics
• (00:55:08) - The Maxis Spike
• (01:00:52) - Follow-Drones in Motocross
• (01:03:12) - The Philly Bike Classic Will Be Back
• (01:08:53) - Philly's Back...
• (01:11:41) - UCI President Le Parettent's Amateur Move
• (01:15:09) - Jonas Roglic vs Primoz Roglic
• (01:21:00) - Checking brake pads before driving
• (01:21:27) - Mud Mountain Bike Race
• (01:26:23) - Muds Biker
• (01:26:45) - Isaac Del Toro