Vital Mtb - Speaking Of Mountain Biking

The #frecklegate conspiracy comes to fruition as Dakotah Norton officially joins the newly formed Mondraker Factory Racing Team. After two years of upward trajectory under Intense Factory Racing, Dak hopes to continue edging closer to that elusive first World Cup win while helping develop Mondraker's new DH bike alongside Ryan Pinkerton and Ronan Dunne.Dak is a staple of our B Practice Podcast, so we had to hop on last week to discuss how the switch to Mondraker came about, what he was looking for in a new team, and how he feels heading into the season. Enjoy!These awesome brands make The B Practice Podcast possible!Maxxis | Burgtec | Industry NineInterview Contents0:00 - Intro, Crew Catch Up6:29 - Norton Compound Update10:48 - Dak Joins Mondraker Factory Racing!11:30 - Why He Left Intense Factory Racing14:53 - How Riding For Mondraker Came Together 16:49 - What Was Dak Looking For in a New Team18:43 - Getting Paid Fairly23:48 - Difficulty Finding a Ride as a Top 10 Racer31:28 - Aaron Gwin's Impact