Listen "Martin Maes on Team Changes, Bike Setup, & Fatherhood"
Episode Synopsis
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 seasonConcussions & rider safetyFinishing the season strongSigning with OrbeaBike setup, sizing, & parts specRacing DH & Enduro2022 PlansEWS format & doubleheadersMartin’s Big IdeaRELATED LINKS:Introducing: Blister LabsGetting Here: Gunnison & Crested ButteThis Week’s Gear GiveawayGear Giveaway / Newsletter SignupBecome a Blister Member / Get our new Buyer’s GuideBlister Mountain Bike Buyer’s Guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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