Zoe Cuthbert is back, joined by Piper and Jasper Albrecht for a full debrief of the 2025 World Cup season. Together, they break down the biggest winners, unexpected breakthroughs, and the moments that defined the year. 

The conversation then turns forward to 2026, unpacking new rule changes, evolving team structures, and the riders poised to make waves. To close it out, the crew digs into the upcoming race calendar, blending fresh venues with some of the sport’s most iconic stops. 

Reflective, opinionated, and forward-looking; this is your bridge from 2025 into what’s coming next.

In this episode of Dirt Dispatch, host Jacob Willems sits down with Sam Gaze — fresh off a season balancing World Cup mountain biking and the road calendar with Alpecin–Deceuninck.

They dive into the realities of new fatherhood, how golf keeps him grounded, and what it’s like managing the intensity of two disciplines at the highest level. From team dynamics to recovery routines and the shift in mindset that comes with becoming a parent, Sam opens up in a way fans rarely get to hear.

Bjorn Riley joins Piper Albrecht to break down the thrilling finale of the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Series at Mont-Sainte-Anne. From Jenny Rissveds’ dominant win to Samara Maxwell clinching the overall women’s title, they unpack the strategies, surprises, and defining moments that closed out the season. On the men’s side, Christopher Blevins had already wrapped up the overall, but the race still delivered fireworks, highlighted by Charlie Aldridge’s first World Cup victory. They also dive into the short track results, where Evie Richards sealed the overall XCC crown, and reflect on standout rides in the U23 ranks. Whether you're into elite cross-country battles or underdog stories, this recap captures the intensity, grit, and emotion of mountain biking’s season finale.

Cam Jones and Melisa Rollins sit down with Dirt Dispatch after a wild day at the Little Sugar MTB race in Bentonville. Cam came out on top after a course full of flats and chaos, while Melisa rode to third in what she says might be the ride she’s most proud of. They break down how the race unfolded, the challenges that defined it, and the mindset it takes to finish strong when everything doesn’t go to plan.

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In this episode of Dirt Dispatch, Betsy Welch and Piper Albrecht sit down with Christopher Blevins just hours after he clinched the overall XCO series title in Lake Placid, NY. They go deep into Christopher's processes on and off the bike and how they transformed his racing this year. They also talk about what it means to have a World Cup in the U.S., how American fans are different from European ones, and Christopher's hopes for the sport's growth on home soil.

Swiss star Alessandra Keller has built her career on consistency and a positive relationship with the sport. In this conversation, she reflects on her journey to the top, her approach to racing with balance, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. With XCO and XCC World Cup titles in both 2022 and 2024, Keller talks about what it takes to stay at the sharp end of the sport while keeping the joy alive.

The racing in Lenzerheide did not disappoint. In this Dirt Dispatch recap, we break down all the action from both the XCC and XCO World Cup rounds — from the decisive attacks and technical sections that shaped the races, to the standout performances that had everyone talking. We also reflect on the end of an era, as Lenzerheide marked Nino Schurter’s final World Cup race, adding even more emotion to an already electric weekend.

Fabio Püntener talks about his journey to the top level of mountain biking and what’s ahead as he signs with SCOTT-SRAM. We cover his development as a rider, the breakthrough performances that put him on the map, and how he’s preparing to take on the next chapter with one of the sport’s most legendary teams.

In this episode of Dirt Dispatch, we dive into the XCC and XCO World Championships, breaking down the standout performances from the newly crowned world champions. We unpack what Mathieu van der Poel’s campaign says about the difficulty of crossing over from the road to the very top of MTB, and we look at how UCI vs. Warner Bros. broadcasts are shaping the fan experience. Plus, a few of the American athletes share their own perspectives from inside the XCC races.

In this episode, Zoe sits down with Sammie Maxwell, the current leader of the 2025 UCI World Cup XCO standings, for a conversation that’s as much about life as it is about racing. Sammie shares what it was like to line up at the Olympic Games, the lessons she carried forward, and how that experience shapes her perspective this season. She also opens up about her studies in science and her complex relationship with health and nutrition—how it’s fueled her growth but also brought challenges she’s had to confront along the way. From the highs of competition to the struggles behind the scenes, this is an honest, inspiring look at one of mountain biking’s brightest young stars, told in her own words.