Jesse Melamed explains so many facets of the passion behind his racing, why e-enduro isn't for him, and some of the unexpected complications of bike development.
Jesse also hits on the importance of analyzing and understanding his crashes and how that led him to a better bike set-up, not having a mentor, and training versus racing.
From a dominating lead in the Pro Stage to knitting at the hospital, the Rocky Mountain Enduro Team had a rollercoaster ride through the week in La Thuile. This is Episode 2 of The Jank Files.
With more cameras than are usually on an EWS stage, this is the closest thing we've seen to the comprehensive full-run filming we're used to at downhill races.
Maple syrup, pancakes, and F1 cars for Jesse, diesel smoke, coffee, and big rigs for Remi, and flames, a fierce but sleepy panda, and balls of yarn for ALN.
We always publish our own New Year's resolutions, but this year we decided to ask some of our favourite pro riders what their goals are this season as well.
The EWS Zermatt and Finale Ligure champ got a sweet wrap with doodles, notes, and congratulatory messages from friends, family, sponsors, and fellow racers.
Jesse Melamed has been looking fast so far in practice, can he get a good result today despite still dealing with his injury from earlier in the season.
In the first episode of the series, Thomas sits down with Jesse Melamed and Remi Gauvin to talk about their individual bike setups, tire choice, and changes they make (or don't) from race to race.
La carrera este fin de semana de la Enduro World Series en Whistler, B.C., es especial para el corredor Jesse Melamed del equipo Rocky Mountain Urge by Rally Team.
Jesse Melamed grew up racing XC, but in Whistler, that means something different. Is that why he's so fast? Who knows, but watching him hit some of Whistler's burliest trail is worth your time.