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@vinay: Marcus Polenske und Peter Lechner from Düsseldorf area founded speed stuff. I guess around 1999.

I have seen some early 2000s Nicolai Downhill bikes in that weight range.

Chris Ball, gravedigger of EWS, now in 2026 gravedigger of Enduro World Cup. No Word from him about that fact. No balls to talk to the riders at the last race. Thank god Crankworx step in with something what sounds like the resurrection of the old rider focused and trail area based concept of the EWS. And we remember, back then in 2012 when EWS started beside Fred Glo - fondateur des Enduro Series (France), Enrico Guala - fondateur du SuperEnduro (Italy) was also Darren Kinnaird - directeur des Crankworx (Canada) bringing in events.

@phops: Swiss is Not EU and never was. And during a World Cup at all venues safety issues should be handled the same and under restrictions of the UCi and the race promoting and according to the national law. So If needed, the race organisation should bring the higher standards for professional athlets at high speeds.

Wyn has some valid points. The exit of B Lines is a critical point and this is old knowledge to track builders. At many races the gap between slow and fast is bigger then at World Cups. Getting rid of hardtails is not solving this problem. I think good marshalls could help, if DH adopts what is standard in many motorsports - the blue flagg. The marshall inform slow riders whats going on behind them and advise early to give way. I still believe, slow riders dont want to end in the line of fast guys. It is danger to them and the fast rider. Some here mention tape. Well I think the taping has more options to lead and define clear corridors. As well it would help me as a TV spectator and consumer of pictures to have reference points. Good educated people are key. As well for the running order in Q1. Ahead of the gang of fast former Juniors was the that group of riders without any UCI Points including the Koreans and the Hardtails man but the 30 sec gap continued. Why?

Bring Back Then Tape! I Miss It As A Optical Reference. For TV and Photo Coverage It Contained So Much Better Information.

RIP, what an inspiring man.

Sports disability, what a occupational disability mean - things that Red Bull should insure all participants against if this event is still there and want to continue to inspire.