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 (4:05)
- Goal setting for 2022 (6:58)
- Finn Iles’ Mont Sainte Anne run (10:38)
- Bernard Kerr & Pivot Factory Racing (13:46)
- The “extra 0.5%” (16:29)
- Race tactics (20:34)
- Fear (24:30)
- Ed’s wild Vallnord run (26:42)
- Risk vs. reward & taking chances (29:41)
- ESO & the 2023 season (40:22)
- Up-and-coming riders on Pivot (50:01)
- Team dynamics & staying loose (57:20)