#186.South Korea DH Review: The Fairytale Debut & Track Chaos with Alan Milway
From MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast by movingtheneedle
May 8, 2026 · 1h 13m · Episode 186
About this episode
The episode reviews the first round of the 2026 World Cup Downhill season in South Korea, featuring insights from guest Alan Milway.
The 2026 World Cup Downhill season has arrived, and we are kicking things off with a massive review of the historic first round in South Korea. Alan Milway joins me for the first 'Bench Racing' episode of the year to deconstruct a weekend that defied the script. We dive deep into Asa Vermette’s incredible elite debut, the 'Aaron Gwin factor' as his team mate, and how a brand-new, hand-cut track changed the game for the world’s best riders. From the technical challenges to the mental hurdles of racing a venue with no test event, we break down who mastered the chaos and what it means for the rest of the season. Bench Racing will be your go-to source for technical analysis and post-race debriefs after every single World Cup round this year. Tune in for the most in-depth look at Downhill racing on the circuit Milway Performance Products - equipment designed and built using Alan’s 20years of coaching experience. Precision engineered products for stability, durability and performance. The weights bench is built to last and made in the UK http://www.milwayperformance.com/
People in this episode
Host: Andrew Neethling
Guest: Alan Milway
Topics covered
- Downhill racing
- World Cup review
- Athlete debut
- Track analysis
- Technical challenges
- Mental hurdles
Keywords
- Downhill racing
- World Cup
- Alan Milway
- Asa Vermette
- Aaron Gwin
- track analysis
- racing challenges
Sponsors
Milway Performance Products
Mentioned in this episode
Places: South Korea
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