Today on the Downtime Podcast, I’m joined by the one and only, Wyn Masters. Wyn’s got a unique view of the sport, from racing to reporting, and in this episode he brings the full picture.

We sit down to hear Wyn’s thoughts on the state of World Cup enduro and we discuss some of the stand out moments from the 2025 World Cup downhill season. Does Wyn think privateers can still make it at World Cup level? What does Wyn think about the widely rumoured end of the junior category at World Cup level in 2027 and what are we excited about heading into the 2026 season? We cover it all, as well as hearing about Wyn’s move to Focus and his involvement with the iXS Gravity Alliance and how you can get involved too. There’s heaps to chat about, so sit back, hit play, and enjoy this episode with Wyn Masters.

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