The True Scale Of Factory Downhill World Cup Race Teams!

FMD Racing have been a constant presence at World Cup Downhill races since 2009. What began as Tony Seagrave's effort to support his kids, Tahnée and Kaos, in their passion for DH racing has evolved into a full factory machine, boasting one of the biggest pit spaces in the paddock, with support from some massive bike brands like Orbea, Fox, Shimano and Crankbrothers. But with extra buy-in from brands, more staff, and bigger budgets comes an increase in the pressure for the athletes under the awning to perform, in what is already a high-pressure sport. Here's what it REALLY takes to run a World Cup Downhill Team...

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Orbea FMD Racing's Wales HQ
01:23 - Humble Beginnings
04:42 - From A 'B-Team' To An 'A-Team'
09:19 - FMD Racing's Decision To Join Orbea
14:04 - Team Members & Logistics
16:51 - Race Week Support
19:13 - Let's Talk Money
21:48 - Orbea FMD Racing's Branding
23:41 - So What's Next?

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