[EXCLUSIVE] Behind Closed Doors With The Santa Cruz Syndicate

This is the untold story behind one of the most dominant World Cup Downhill Mountain Bike teams ever, the Santa Cruz Syndicate. Legendary downhill journalist Steve Jones is back to take us on an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience with Steve Peat, Jackson Goldstone, Nina Hoffman, Laurie Greenland, Ellie Hulsebosch, and Felix Griffiths. Watch the highest highs and crushing disappointments unfold, and get a real look into the secret sauce that helped secure a historic winning feat!

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Intro
01:29 - An Early Start
03:11 - Woah Woah Woah, What Happened In Qualifying
06:06 - The Brutal Reality Of The New Qualifying Structure
12:30 - One Last Track Walk Before Race Day
18:52 - Just 2 Runs For The Race Day Practice Session
20:40 - Does Jackson Have A Winning Line?
21:26 - Disaster For Ellie
23:57 - Navigating The Pits
27:48 - Nina Hoffman Drops In
29:51 - The Story of Jackson Goldstone
35:14 - Time For Goldstone To Shine
42:02 - Time For A Debrief

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