Martin Maes on Team Changes, Bike Setup, & Fatherhood (Ep.109)

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Martin Maes practically grew up in the GT pits with his father, and had raced for them since he was a teenager. But he made the move to Orbea for 2022, and so on this week’s episode of Bikes & Big Ideas, we sat down to chat about his career trajectory and the value of a change of pace; the mental aspects of racing & injury recovery; becoming a father; bike setup for Enduro and DH racing, and a whole bunch more.
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Martin Maes practically grew up in the GT pits with his father, and had raced for them since he was a teenager. But he made the move to Orbea for 2022, and so we sat down to chat about his career trajectory and the value of a change of pace; the mental aspects of racing & injury recovery; becoming a father; bike setup for Enduro and DH racing, and a whole bunch more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • Fatherhood & the 2021 season (2:15)
  • Concussions & rider safety (6:08)
  • Finishing the season strong (12:51)
  • Signing with Orbea (17:25)
  • Bike setup, sizing, & parts spec (20:39)
  • Racing DH & Enduro (40:50)
  • 2022 Plans (45:26)
  • EWS format & doubleheaders (47:27)
  • Martin’s Big Idea (50:31)

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