Ed Masters is always good for an entertaining story — and his recap of his extremely wild Vallnord race run from earlier this year is reason enough to tune into this episode. But Ed also has a whole lot of insights to offer into what makes a race season come together; how he approaches race day — on both the Enduro and DH bikes; the delicate balance of risk vs. reward and where to push the limit; and the importance of consistency and stability for a successful team. So we get into all of that, plus the upcoming management of World Cup DH by ESO and the pending rule changes; some of our favorite moments from the 2022 season; mentoring up-and-coming talent; and much more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

• Hitting the reset button after 2021
• Goal setting for 2022
• Finn Iles’ Mont Sainte Anne run
• Bernard Kerr & Pivot Factory Racing
• The “extra 0.5%”
• Race tactics
• Fear
• Ed’s wild Vallnord run
• Risk vs. reward & taking chances
• ESO & the 2023 season
• Up-and-coming riders on Pivot
• Team dynamics & staying loose

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