If there is one thing we can almost guarantee, it's that Leogang will provide some incredibly tight racing. This year was exceptionally snug. Dry conditions and a similar track layout as years before meant little time was spent sorting out line choices or using the brakes. The recipe was simple: rally the main line with confidence and tuck-to-win on the motorway. And what transpired was some of the most competitive racing we've ever seen and a lot of talk about the safety, speeds, and simplicity of tracks. Tag along as we discuss the validity of these concerns, along with how Dak's first race back went, the back-to-back Canadian double victories, 510s athlete summit, Y2K freeride fashion, and more. 0:13 - What is 510's athlete summit all about? 3:50 - How Dak as an athlete benefits from the summit8:42 - Balancing expectations and deliverables with sponsors10:25 - Dak follows Danny Hart in Schladming11:51 - When are the 510 Desert Storm boots coming back??13:11 - Freeride fashion = Y2K14:32 - Dak just learned about Apple Pay16:05 - Dak's weekend in Leogang20:14 - Hardest part of the track in Leogang?22:11 - Critiquing the motorway 23:56 - Where are the jumps??24:48 - The need for new sections of track26:22 - Are tracks too fast/too straight? Or is competition just high?45:13 - Wall ride gossip 48:08 - Do you race with your phone in your pocket?49:50 - Jackson was racing on an e-bike53:19 - Why aren't TMD mounted at the front axle54:55 - Are enduro bikes more useless than downhill bikes? 57:56 - Ellie Hulsebosch's TMD falling off in finals58:17 - Best World Cup racer to never have won a World Cup?59:17 - Maxxis Make or Brake Section 1:03:54 - Dak doesn't ride used tires1:07:12 - Junior Women's Race Recap1:10:34 - Junior Men's Race Recap1:16:05 - Elite Women's Race Recap1:24:21 - Elite Men's Race Recap1:26:05 - NOTICE: there is less practice this year with Q1 / Q2 schedule1:32:53 - Ronan Dunne's race craft is maturing1:41:16 - Burgtec Labour of Love Award1:42:55 - Is Dak ready for VDS?

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