Last year, you guys got a little bit of flack from some of the privateers not just about how they were treated, but where they were based, especially in Les Gets and Andorra. There’s been a massive improvement here with the introduction of the privateer pit area. I think most of the guys find it really useful. Was that a deliberate step by the organization? It’s probably the most premium location on the site right here, right next to the bike wash and next to the showers by the toilets. Everything’s ideal. Do you think we’ll see this at more venues? I think it’s good. Is this a sign that the organization is committed to the privateers, at least short to medium term, to accommodating them and making sure they’ve got some space? I think that Dylan Maples’ story shows it most of all. He’s gone from privateer to having one of the best teams in the elite padock. If you go out there now, that’s a really nice little community that they’ve turned that little space into. You are committed to growing the community outside of just the elite teams. You’ve got a main responsibility to make sure the fastest guys in the world are racing, but the bits around the edges, I guess, are more difficult? Sounds good thank you for your time Ruaridh Hi, Jenna. We’re in the privateer neutral pit tent. How’s it been? It’s obviously a new addition this year. Has it been useful? Out of the sun, which is unusual here at Fort William, but also out the rain. So you’re racing under a BC jersey? Crash your bike already? SRAM are helping you out fixing it. Have you been surprised by the support that people are willing to give? How are you finding your privateer experience? So for the first time this year, we’ve got a neutral pit zone. How much help has it been? Yeah, it gives you a little bit of respite. It’s unusual for us to be talking about 20 degree heat at Fort William. So your first experience as a privateer, is it what you imagined it would be? Enjoying the track with it’s recent changes? It seems pretty fast, right? What’s your name? How are you finding this new pit space? Coming from MS to this is a bit of a culture shock difference right? Do you feel this is as important as those elite teams? It’s your first World Cup racing under the GB Jersey in the privateer area, how have you found the experience so far? Do you feel like this setup helps? And this very unusual Scottish sunshine would have baked you all by now. What about as a place to work in? Is it nice to kind of have a place to stay? I’d say arguably you’re the closest to the lift. Have you got much support? Still kind of feeling like the privateers are well supported with products?
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