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@chriskneeland: what does Emil do outside of Crankworx or any Red Bull event? Crankworx is the biggest stage for these guys otherwise it's events with smaller exposure and little value to sponsors.

learnt a lot about the ins and outs of dh by reading the uci rule book. same this time around for slopestyle. worth the time to read their rulebook.https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/website.fmb/rules/FMB-Rule-Book.pdf 3.2.3. Athletes On-Site Support / Treatment / Safety Diamond, Gold, Silver and Bronze Events shall host an Athletes lounge/area, not to be accessible by the public. The area shall have internet access (if available on-site), facilities for technical maintenance including tools and care equipment and supply of water, fruits and snacks, all which shall be freely available to all Athletes throughout the Event. A notice board shall be placed in the Athlete lounge/area or near the Event desk. All Athlete information shall be clearly displayed and updated regularly. This information shall include the order and times of runs or heats, updated draw sheets, times of official ceremonies, press and media dates, Calendar updates, names and contact numbers of officials and assistants on-site, local transportation, shuttle services, etc.. 3.2.4.1. Athlete Accommodation Diamond and Gold Events: Athlete accommodation will need to be provided free of charge to the athletes, two (2) days prior to the first day of training until one (1) day after the competition. Location is preferred to be in close proximity to the event venue and competition course. If the accommodation is not within walking distance, transportation will need to be provided. • Diamond Events: 14 x rooms for men, 6 x single rooms for women, minimum 3-star hotel • Gold Events: 10 x rooms for men, 5 x rooms for women, minimum 3-star hotel 5.2.2. Event prize money FMB World Tour Events shall pay the following minimum prize purse, according to theirEvent Category and Gender Categories: Diamond: 43.000,00 EUR in total cash (Open Men & Open Women Categories) 25.000,00 EUR in total cash (Open Men Category Only) Gold: 20.000,00 EUR in total cash (Open Men & Open Women Categories) 15.000,00 EUR in total cash (Open Men Category Only) Silver: 8.000,00 EUR in total cash (Open Men & Open Women Categories) 5.000,00 EUR in total cash (Open Men Category Only) Bronze: 1.500,00 EUR in total cash or in kind (Open Men & Open Women Categories) 750,00 EUR in cash or in kind (Open Men Category Only) Note: the Event application must include information about prize money provision in cash or in kind; this may not be changed after application without the consent of FMBA) The prize purse for the Men’s and Women’s category within the same event must be equal if both categories are sanctioned at the same level (eg. 3rd place male receives the same amount as 3rd place female). ... Prize money distribution is at the discretion of each Event Organizer. The FMBA strongly recommends to all Diamond/Gold/Silver Events to use the following guideline to determine the prize money split (in percentage of overall prize money): 1st 30,00% 2nd 22,00% 3rd 15,00% 4th 10,00% 5th 8,00% Remaining places: 15,00 % spread out The prize money distribution % must be equal across the Men’s and Women’s categories if both categories are sanctioned at the same level. Event Hosts are permitted to pay deeper into the Men’s results compared to the Women’s results. However, the amount paid to each place must be equal (eg. 5th place male receives the same amount as 5th place female). 5.2.3. Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship prize money Crankworx and the FMBA will award a minimum overall prize purse of $100,000 CAD for the Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship.

No dig, no ride has become no buffet, no ride.