Welcome to the first Dirt Shed Show of 2026! This week, Rich Payne and James Pickering dive into the massive team changes shaking up the pro circuit and the controversial rise of 32-inch wheels in World Cup XC. Plus, we look at the $100,000 prize purses up for grabs this season and showcase some of the gnarliest trail-side fixes in Hacks & Bodges.

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Welcome to 2026!
00:54 - New Teams, New Kits & Pro Rumors
02:00 - The $100k Belt Drive Challenge
03:40 - 32-Inch Wheels
05:40 - Hard MTB League & Massive Prize Purses
08:28 - Support the Channel: GMBN Shop
09:12 - Hacks & Bodges
12:55 - Things We Liked This Week
15:13 - Caption Contest
17:18 - Bike Vault

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