The TUES platform is steeped in prestige and has carved its name into the history books since its inception 14 years ago. Synonymous with the top step of the podium across freeride and downhill, its bloodline is undeniably strong, and with the TUES MK4, YT Industries enters a new era of versatility, adjustment, and race performance. After riding the TUES MK4 for the first time, I instantly fell in love – it felt like home to me. It’s very playful but is also a stable platform once you give it some beans. There are a lot of possibilities to change…
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Shimano is pleased to announce a new partnership with UCI Downhill World Champion, Camille Balanche. The Swiss athlete, riding for DORVAL AM COMMENCAL, has achieved remarkable success already, winning the UCI Downhill World Championship in 2020 and securing the overall World Cup title in 2022. Camille is set to ignite the trails this summer as part of this new collaboration that will see her exclusively wear Shimano’s GE900 shoes this season. Shimano supplies high-quality and high-performance components for all my bikes, so it’s all I’m looking for. Shimano is also a super iconic brand that I’m proud to represent.Camille Balanche…
YT Industries is breaking fresh ground, dropping an all-new MTB-dosed collaboration with revered footwear giant Vans. Led by an ethos to LIVE UNCAGED, YT Industries rises above the noise and is never afraid to do things its own way. The launch of this co-branded collection cements that, drawing from both the new and shared influences Vans brings to the party for a team-up deep in street culture. From its inception in ’07, YT had a mission – to put gravity-driven, performance products within reach of mountain bikers across the globe. With Vans, it takes its next step. BMX and MTB…
Crankworx Rotorua, the opening event of the 2024 Crankworx World Tour, roared to life in March, delivering an adrenaline-fuelled spectacle of world-class mountain biking. The festival, which featured captivating action, Kidsworx activations, and a historic Slopestyle event, marked the beginning to this monumental season. Next, the ultimate experience in mountain biking will touch down in hot and sunny Cairns for its unofficial Paradise Edition before heading to Europe for Crankworx Innsbruck and coming back to its birthplace Whistler in July. Reflecting on Crankworx Rotorua’s 10th Anniversary The 10-year anniversary of Crankworx Rotorua was a triumph for local athletes, with Kiwi…
Howey and Hugo Frixtalon team up for an intriguing edit full of style on the slopes of Les 2 Alpes! Two FRS, untouched hip hits, fresh lines and monstrous jumps, and with la Muzelle mountain as a backdrop, the stage is set for this early season BANGER. Another classic from an amazing duo: Walker x Clary!
New six-episode series available on Red Bull TV now dives into the competitive, high stakes world of elite mountain biking by capturing the rivalries, challenges, and personal stories of champion racers including Vali Höll, Loïc Bruni, Rachel Atherton, and Jackson Goldstone. Calling all fans who just can’t wait for the return of the UCI MTB World Cup! Race Tapes Season 2, the show offering a unique behind the scenes view into the lives of the riders in the thick of the action, is available now on Red Bull TV. With another blockbuster schedule of downhill and cross-country races starting on April 12 in Mairiporã, Brazil, Race…
Epic downhill action, hand-built singletracks, nerve-wracking World Cup excitement and joyous festival atmosphere – in other words: the mountain bike season at Epic Bikepark Leogang is just around the corner. Saalfelden Leogang is once again shining with numerous highlights in 2024, making a bike trip to the Pinzgau region a must-do this season. The official kick-off is on 9 May, when the Epic Bikepark opens its gates. Epic long bike season 2024, new singletrack and online discount A bike season from the beginning of May to November is truly something to be proud of and gives the bike community more…
In the world of mountain biking, the thrill of the ride knows no bounds. Whether conquering towering peaks or cruising through gentle flow trails, the essence of the sport lies in the joy of the journey. Yet, with the trend towards speed-focused, aggressive geometry dominating the market, the question arises: where is the fun in the ride? Less travel – more fun Enter the VHP12 and VHP14 from Kavenz – the latest additions to our groundbreaking VHP Platform. Engineered with the fundamental principle of “less travel, more fun” at its core, these models redefine the mountain biking experience. Designed to…
With the new HiDrop, the security experts from ABUS are already presenting their second full-face helmet. The helmet with Downhill certification is primarily addressing riders who are looking for solid and comprehensive protection for bike park lines, the next enduro race or slopestyle courses. Even before the helmet will be available in stores from spring 2024 on, one ABUS athlete has already made history using it: Tom Isted wore the ABUS HiDrop during his world record jump, a 120-foot (36.6-meter) backflip, at Darkfest 2023 in South Africa. True to his name, the ABUS HiDrop is designed to take riders to…
The big 10-year anniversary of Crankworx Rotorua culminated in an extraordinary milestone for Slopestyle Mountain Biking, marking the first-time female athletes competed in a Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship event. This occasion was sweetened, as Kiwi Robin Goomes ascended to the top podium spot grabbing a $ 16,000 NZD cheque, followed closely by Harriet Burbidge-Smith and Caroline Buchanan, igniting pride and celebration among fans from Aotearoa and beyond. In this Diamond Level Event, the female athletes were not just participants, but they captivated the audience with a dazzling array of tricks and airtime, cementing their place at the pinnacle of Slopestyle Mountain…
At Crankworx Rotorua Super Saturday, fans were in for a 2-for-1 special. The day started off with the Specialized Dual Slalom before heading over to the Crankworx Rotorua Pump Track Challenge. Spicy was the word of the day, as the rain fell on the Specialized Dual Slalom in time for the final rounds. As the rain fell on the Specialized Dual Slalom in time for the final rounds, on-site MC Philly Angus summed up: “Is it really Crankworx Rotorua without a bit of rain?” The rain made the flat corners of the new Dual Slalom course indisputably tricky as it…
The Friday of Crankworx Rotorua served up a sunny Speed & Style for spectators and athletes alike. Clear skies and perfectly packed dirt on a freshly revamped Speed & Style course had the best mountain bikers on the planet challenged and inspired in the first broadcast event at Skyline Rotorua. The new Speed & Style course features an updated lower rhythm section, newly positioned jumps with a step up for big air and big tricks, ready to challenge some of the best mountain bikers on the planet. The day started with qualifiers of 13 Elite Women and 33 Elite Men. Reigning…
Another exciting day unfolded at the big 10-year anniversary of Crankworx Rotorua. The lineup drew a big crowd to Skyline Rotorua, where spectators witnessed the first training session of men and women for Sunday’s Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza, as well as the training and qualifiers for Saturday’s Crankworx Rotorua Pump Track Challenge. Putting a cherry on top of today’s busy schedule, the AirDH and the Official New Zealand Whip-Off Championships took place, where riders were whipping their tails into the scenic sunset above Lake Rotorua. Crankworx Rotorua AirDH Winning the AirDH, Ryan Gilchrist was followed by fellow…
After facing wet conditions during the track walk and training sessions on Friday, the weather was in favour of athletes and trail builders alike. Exposed to plenty of sunshine throughout the weekend, the Taniwha trail in Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa forest was in pristine condition for the first Crankworx event of the year, marking both the kickoff of the Crankworx World Tour and the exhilarating 10-year anniversary of Crankworx Rotorua. Some of the world’s top athletes gathered to compete on the iconic volcanic soil of Aotearoa. Local athletes proved to be unbeatable, with Rotorua’s own Lachie Stevens-McNab and Eliana Hulsebosch from nearby Tauranga…