#downhill-racing

#downhill-racing

Goldstone is on the verge of breaking Aaron Gwin's record for the most consecutive wins in the men's elite category, having dominated the last four rounds.

After watching downhill racers break chains and perform well on certain courses without them, Ochain's founder, Fabrizio Dragoni, became interested in creating a system that provided a "chainless" feel while still maintaining the ability to pedal. The result was Ochain, an innovative chainring spider that allows varying degrees of free rotation with the goal of reducing pedal kickback and the drivetrain's influence on suspension performance.

Elhousine Elazzaoui showcased his strength in downhill racing, culminating in a powerful late kick that secured his victory in the 2025 Broken Arrow Skyrace 23k.

"At Specialized, we've always believed that racing is the ultimate proving ground for innovation," said Armin Landgraf, CEO of Specialized.

With the men's and women's fields stacked with talent, it was a masterclass of American DH racing and full of excitement from start to finish.

Not really, it's all so integrated at this point. My mindset for preparation remains dedicated to getting ready for the World Cup season.

Tomáš Slavík's exhilarating victory at the Valparaíso Cerro Abajo marked his fourth triumph, cementing his position among the top downhill racers with a record run.