Downhill Dynamics: Andrew Shandro’s Perspective on Racing, Managing, and Mentoring
Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast
Downtime MTB
4.9 • 628 Ratings
🗓️ 26 March 2024
⏱️ 70 minutes
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Summary
Today we’re joined by Trek Factory Racing’s downhill team manager, Andrew Shandro. We’ll delve into the dynamic journey of Andrew’s career, from his early days as a racer, through his time as a free rider and rampage competitor, to his pivotal role as a team manager and mentor. We’ll discuss Andrew’s involvement with Trek’s C3 programme, where he’s signed athletes like Brandon Semenuk and Emil Johansson. We’ll explore the evolution of downhill racing, reflecting on the highs, lows, and where the sport is at today. Andrew brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table, particularly through his involvement with Trek Factory Downhill and his deep understanding of how the landscape of downhill racing has shifted over the years. From navigating the challenges of managing a team to the thrill of mentoring the next generation of riders, Andrew’s perspective offers invaluable wisdom. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Andrew Shandro.
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| 0:00.0 | Yeah, they're very similar that way, like Brandon and Brett, when he was with us and Emil, |
| 0:06.3 | the way they are determined and just perfectionists and how they approach their craft. |
| 0:13.0 | Obviously with Loris the last few years, he's pushed us to be better at what we do. |
| 0:19.2 | The staff from Trek, everybody, our partners, he's always pushing |
| 0:23.2 | and trying to like progress. I mean, it's, it's, it is hard to keep the best athletes in the |
| 0:28.5 | world, you know, and it's sometimes it doesn't go on your, on your favor, but, um, |
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