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