{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5cc11830a54f4a082908bc15/6a21d9e01ddbe06b3afd79ef?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino & Simon Stewart (June 2026)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5cc11830a54f4a082908bc15/1780604604571-28baf4c3-57b2-48f2-8ddf-701b99ac4bdf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Mike had to make a trip back to Mexico to help his 97-year-old Mom move, and amidst spider bites, broken windows, explosive dog diarrhea, and the usual technical issues (he needs his own full-time tech support department), he miraculously joined Simon to go over a very busy month — from racing to the courtroom, they have a lot to get through.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Paragon Machine Works' reopening is the best news, and looks poised to keep frame builders stocked with crucial parts. Niner Bikes has been “paused”, whatever that means. Kona has a new boss (Mike is skeptical). The Loudenvielle DH World Cup was a crash-fest, but Luca Shaw emerged from the carnage on the top step, and Vali Holl continued her dominance on the notoriously tricky track. SRAM’s legal win against the UCI sets a precedent, and tons more.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Note: We Want to Hear From You!</strong></p><p>Please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like us to have on Bikes and Big Ideas. Email us at <a href=\"mailto:info@blisterreview.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@blisterreview.com</a> to weigh in.</p><p><strong>RELATED LINKS:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/blister-mtb-buyers-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s Guide</a></p><p><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/subscribe-to-our-blister-newsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Get Our Free Newsletter &amp; Gear Giveaways</a></p><p><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/shop/blisterplus-membership\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered</a></p><p>Mike’s <a href=\"https://thegrimyhandshake.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Grimy Handshake</a> Substack</p><p><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/podcasts/manitou-on-the-new-mezzer-mezzer-lt-ep-328\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Manitou on the New Mezzer &amp; Mezzer LT (Ep.328)</a></p><p><strong>TOPICS &amp; TIMES:</strong></p><p>Mike’s Dumpster Fire</p><p>Loudenville World Cup Highlights</p><p>Luca Shaw Finally Gets a Win</p><p>Vali Holl Dominates</p><p>Nova Mesto XC World Cup Insights&nbsp;</p><p>Tom Pidcock Owns the Nova Mesto Course</p><p>Giro D’Italia Recap &amp; Durango’s Sepp Kuss’ Stage Win&nbsp;</p><p>SRAM’s Precedent-Setting Legal Victory&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Leadership Changes at Kona</p><p>Industry News: Company Closures and Reopenings</p><p>New Products: Manitou’s New Mezzer&nbsp;</p><p>Upcoming RockShox Flight Attendant Video Teaser</p><p><strong>CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/podcasts/blister-cinematic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blister Cinematic</a></p><p><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/category/podcasts/crafted-podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CRAFTED</a></p><p><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/gear30-podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">GEAR:30</a></p><p><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/blister-podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blister Podcast</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"BLISTER"}