The second round of the 2025 World Cup from Loudenvielle, France, produced some of the fastest racing we've seen in recent memory and was (somehow) filled with more funny drama than the first round in Poland. But it turns out a dry, straight track makes for iconic Hail Mary race runs, and the UCI/Warner Bros/Discovery not knowing how to enforce their own rules makes for good podcasting banter. We had fun this week chatting about the ongoing #polegate disputes, Dak's panic after watching racing from the sideline and rushed last-minute prep before Leogang, the Henry Keifer situation, the Stan Nisbet situation, Ronan showing why we ride with tires on our rims, track safety and the need for more turns, and most importantly, the tightness of riding pants. We have been treated to some iconic racing thus far this season, and Leogang this weekend will surely be exciting. Now let's just hope our co-host-extrodinare can make it past Q2! 0:13 - The Dak Update3:10 - Dak's panic from watching people ride in Loudenvielle6:05 - UCI trying to copy our post-race show9:05 - More insight into Dak's prep before Leogang14:13 - Has the field gotten faster this year?16:30 - #polegate again17:50 - Henry Keifer's start hut pit stop19:39 - Stan Nisbet stopped from racing24:15 - Ronan doesn't need tires. Or does he??27:45 - Track talk and how much they straightened it29:52 - Why is everyone's gear so tight right now33:50 - Complaining about the broadcast again36:00 - XC did 5 people podiums36:28 - Complaining about rider payout again 37:03 - How many people even watch the racing these days?41:08 - Brembo brakes49:17 - Maxxis Make or Brake Section52:36 - Jackson and Gracey sending it at the bottom55:40 - Jackson's bike setup is wild59:13 - Junior Women's Race Recap1:03:15 - Junior Men's Race Recap1:09:43 - Elite Women's Race Recap1:13:43 - Elite Men's Race Recap1:22:00 - radial tire gossip 1:24:37 - Dak's tire choice for Loudenvielle1:27:07 - Gwinny is back 1:30:52 - Burgtec Labour of Love1:33:10 - Reece Wilson saying tracks are too straight, fast, not technical enough1:35:49 - Jackson's average speed in his race run1:41:12 - Thoughts on Leogang track1:43:34 - Who's gonna be fast in Leogang

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