Intense Factory Racing Blog

La Thuile, Italy made its mark on the 2025 UCI World Cup calendar with a wild and demanding downhill track that tested every rider. From injury setbacks to top-10 finishes, the INTENSE Factory Racing team showed resilience and fire. Read how Mille and Juanfer carried the torch and why this weekend was one to remember.

The pressure was on in Leogang as INTENSE Factory Racing faced tight margins and high expectations on one of the World Cup’s most familiar tracks. From Joe Breeden’s blistering pace to Mille Johnset’s continued progress, see how the team performed on the fast, dry course in Austria.

After a wet and wild start in Poland, the INTENSE Factory Racing team headed to the heat of Loudenvielle, France for Round 2 of the 2025 World Cup. With dry, dusty trails and blazing-fast conditions, it was a weekend of breakthrough rides, smart strategy, and top-10 finishes. Catch the full race recap, rider quotes, and behind-the-scenes action now.

Despite the harsh conditions, the IFR crew showed up unified and ready to put the all-new M1 to the test. With fresh snow at the start of the week and a demanding new semi-final format, it was a chaotic but exciting return to elite downhill racing.