The REALITY of Downhill Mountain Bike Racing

The Trek Factory Racing Downhill squad raced at the absolute limit in 2023. Nothing came easy, from podiums and champagne one week, to crashes and heartbreak the next. Ride along with Loris Vergier, Kade Edwards and Bodhi Kuhn in one of the most revealing looks at life on the DH World Cup circuit you'll ever see, and learn what it takes — both mentally and physically — to compete in one of the most cruel and thrilling sports in the world.

[shdw_co]

Insanely good video, I loved Loris's breakdown of how he sees Kade as a biker and I think its spot on, the sport needs riders like Kade who aren't sketch perfect but overall amazing bike riders, I don't think theres anyone on the circuit who doesn''t wish they could ride like Kade.

[laurinbettermann]

Long form content for the win. Thanks for showing us all the insights, emotions and thoughts of the team. Making a documentary is never easy but its so worth it. Props to the filmcrew for capturing action shots, amazing broll and combined it to a nice edit. You really choose the right shots to give us the feeling that was going on. More of this please.

[jonbarnes]

Man I thoroughly loved and enjoyed this video! Excellent editing and mood setting with the music. Kade, Bodhi and Loris are all the real deal in their own individual ways. I especially am impressed by Loris though …. He is truly an artisan when it comes to DH racing! So precise, consistent, calm, and confident. Congrats on 3rd place overall for the 2023 season Loris. I can’t wait for the next season now!

[robertocalvo]

These Trek docs are so good. Sleeper guys know their craft for sure.

Loris is my favourite rider and I wish the Trek Factory Team the very best for next for next year. Good luck guys 🤞

[belmarsvolta]

Loris is such a smooth rider. It's a real pleasure to watch him ride on a DH track. Kade's confidence to ride any bike I've only seen before on Ratboy. Cheers & good luck mates!

[MrKWAMEFLIP]

Sleep Co. videos are always top notch, keep them coming

[ThePlantPoweredPantry]

This was absolutely unreal to watch. As Trek riders, who recently started racing locally, my wife and I were glued to this film. The emotions captured are so accurate, on a smaller scale of course. Way to go @Trek!

[tomnutting]

We need Kade to be a protected rider wild card for every session just so we can see him ride whenever he wants to hit races
He is so good for the sport ❤

[PawnSacrifice]

Great video, really hoping they go again in 24. As was mentioned on a podcast (B-Line, I think, if not Making up the Numbers or Downtime), in addition to the p and P statuses for DH races, there needs to be a K status where Kade gets a pass to finals to tear the place up!

[RobHill]

One hell of a team!🙌🏻 Kade should be allowed to do party laps at the WC during practice, just love watching him ride!🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[bearzet]

Loris hand strapped to the handlebar, that’s commitment, respect 👏👏

[inklingguy]

Hope kade gets the possibility to make the switch to full freeride like Kaos did cuz it sounds like thats what would fit him best.

[PeterBalssuweit]

Glad I didn't pick up racing. :) Mountain biking is so nice to enjoy with friends and without pressure.

[yodecaf]

Well done. You gave everyone a star spot and really gave their unique stories the attention it deserved.

[nathangilbert]

Kade Edwards……that’s all!
I ride with a 17 year old that is (no lie) a spitting image of him. We bailed racing, so he can express himself and be “that insane good rider” not just racer. It’s way better for both of us and more fun😊🤙🏾
Kade could literally do anything he wants, other then just race! Uptown top rankin LORD🤙🏾

[MarvinZacher]

Hallo Trek Team,
In Deutschland werde Ich das Supercaliber fahren.
Weiter so mit eure Erfahrungen und Siege.
Ich bin ein sehr grosser Fan von Trek.
Wir werden uns alle sehen und gemeinsam eine sehr schöne Zeit haben.
LG Marvin

[adrianwilkinson]

Brilliant! Awesome work Max and the Whole Trek team 🤘❤️🌈🕊️🌎

[troymortimer]

Hattie referred as TFR enduro. I feel that is a little understated. She did so well on the few DH events while juggling enduro. It would be interesting to see what she get if she focused on DH for a season

[flacaguilar]

What an insane video, I hope one day I could make content of this quality! Love from Mexico

[timgrant]

Great series. Kade would win if style came into it. All amazing riders and excellent team