In this episode of Dirt Dispatch, Christopher Blevins sits down with teammate Martin Vidaurre to reflect on their remarkable start to the World Cup season. After five rounds, the two have suddenly found themselves at the top of the sport – sharing multiple podiums and currently sitting first and second overall.

They give us a look under the hood, breaking down what fans don’t see in the broadcast: the decisive race details, the dynamic of training and traveling together, and how team tactics play out for Specialized Factory Racing in a sport that’s largely individual. It’s an inside look at what it takes to rise to the very top of XC racing.