Austin, Harrison, Wiley and Kasen from Rooted MTB keep the discussion going about the state of downhill mountain bike racing in the USA. They reflect on their experience at the first National level race at Windrock a few weeks ago and call Dakotah Norton to see what it means to be one of the country's fastest racers on the World Cup circuit. Finally they connect with Matt Thompson and Steve Wentz of Momentum Trail Concepts to gain insight of what it took to put on DH races a decade ago and what it may take now.

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