One of the hardest jobs on the circuit. From building up the bike to mental support before the start, the mechanics support and follow their riders during the ups and downs.
They are the ones who are feeding Rat-boy with some cheese before the race and giving the Bulldog a bone to chew on, oiling up the chain of the Chainsaw massacre and threading the Needle when times get tough... well you got the picture
Seconded. I really enjoy the "slice of life" take on racing. It honestly makes me marvel more at the riders and their amazing talent seeing them and their crew as just normal (as normal as a broccoli cake is...) people. Great stuff Polygon and Pinkbike. #Moarplzkthx
props to Andrew neethling, he is a legend in the sport and has just had a stretch of bad luck, definitely one of the most talented riders along with Steve Peat and Greg Minaar in the all time legend scale. his section in 3 minute gaps was one of my favorite bike scenes!