Dakotah Norton's Triumphant Return to Racing - Vital's B Practice Podcast

In this episode, the crew covers all the hot tea from the first World Cup in Poland, but most importantly, gets an update on Dak's highly anticipated return to racing. 

We hope you enjoy the show, and we will see everyone next week for a post-Loudenvielle podcast! 

0:00 - Intro / Crew Updates
5:32 - Dak Injury Update
13:37 - Dak's return to racing??
16:30 - Post-injury fears getting back to racing?
19:13 - Transparency while recovering
22:14 - Bike setup post-injury 
25:34 - Is there too much coverage per race weekend? 
30:27 - #polegate #bringbacktape 
36:05 - Ryan Gilcrest going around the start wand at Crankworx 
40:29 - Course marking inconsistencies 
42:40 - Q1 and Q2 thoughts and strategy 
47:27 - Pit boards in qualifying
50:16 - 3 person podiums: yay or nay?
53:54 - Rotor guards: so hot right now
55:23 - Fenders vs. mudguards 
58:07 - Lit Kit & Worst Kit in Poland
1:01:41 - Maxxis Make or Brake Section
1:04:01 - Riders looking tired mid-run 
1:04:42 - Tire choice for the weekend
1:05:45 - Is Poland too one-lined?
1:11:31 - Goggle setup thoughts for the mud
1:20:08 - Junior Women's Race Recap 
1:21:15 - Junior Men's Race Recap
1:24:40 - Tanner's hot take on Junior racing
1:29:40 - Elite Women's Race Recap
1:32:12 - Jason's first ride impressions of the new Orbea Rallon DH bike
1:37:23 - Elite Men's Race Recap
1:43:53 - Thoughts on the vibe around Poland/this World Cup season 
1:52:46 - Who has the most podiums now that we only do top 3
1:53:25 - Burgtec Labour of Love Award