Day two of Crankworx Innsbruck, and the heavy heat made for some exciting conditions on the Crankworx Innsbruck Dual Slalom track. Loose, dry, and cut up with deep ruts, the course was proving to run rowdy and fast for the riders. First place qualifier Martha Gill stayed consistent through the rounds taking home her second dual slalom gold medal, beating American downhiller, Anna Newkirk in the gold-medal match-up. Best described by many of the riders today as being quite a downhill-style slalom course, it was fitting to see the final four men for the bronze- and gold-medal match-ups all downhillers.…
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The legendary Official European Whip-Off Championships Presented by POC kickstarted Crankworx Innsbruck set against arguably the most scenic whip-off jump on the planet. As the storm clouds parted, the riders started sending this massive jump overlooking the Innsbruck valley. Estimated at 3,000, this was the largest Whip-Off crowd at Crankworx Innsbruck to date. Kaos Seagrave and Vinny Armstrong go home the 2023 champions. The men’s podium was a familiar trio to what we saw at Crankworx Rotorua earlier this year, with Edgar Briole and Kade Edwards taking the second and third step, respectively. On the women’s podium, Robin Goomes took…
WTB has modernized its beloved Silverado and Volt saddles with updated aesthetics, improved comfort (yes, that’s somehow possible) and our new Fusion Form technology. The Silverado and Volt have gone nearly unchanged since their introductions over a decade ago and their widespread prevalence on bikes today is proof that unrivaled comfort is a timeless achievement. When it came time to update them, we needed to be certain the new versions would further build upon the comfort of their tried-and-true predecessors. We dissected every minute detail of the original designs, refined them wherever feedback deemed necessary, and created countless samples in…
Freeracers is the fourth instalment of Red Bull Media House’s latest docuseries Race Tapes. It’s about freeride spirit which meets racing as Kade Edwards and Kaos Seagrave balance the joys of both. Race Tapes Episode Overview
Sixpack Racing launches a new system for headset cable routing which minimizes the typical risks. The Millenium ICR system is now available on the market to make riders’ lives easier. We won’t try to talk you into loving headset cable routing. Mainly because we know it won’t work, but also because we don’t want to put in the effort. Some riders hate it, some like it, and some couldn’t care less. If you have a bike with headset cable routing, this article might be of interest to you… If you have already made up your mind that you don’t like…
Leatt, the pioneering brand in Moto and MTB protective gear, revolutionizes rider safety with the introduction of its new 3.0 Enduro helmet. Showcasing unrivalled versatility and innovation, the 3-in-1 design means it can be worn as a half shell open face helmet for light trail riding, or in the jet style with the addition of the over-the-ear guards for added coverage, or clip on the full chin bar for maximum protection. One helmet, three levels of protection for any trail. Winning the prestigious Design & Innovation Award 2023, the 3.0 Enduro helmet reaffirms Leatt’s unwavering commitment to rider safety. Our…
The mountain bike region Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis welcomes mountain bikers of all levels to its bike park and its surrounding trails for the 2023 season. Mountain bike kick-off on the sunny high plateau in the Tyrolean Upper Inntal valley is on 17 June. The brand-new Zirbentrail, will open this year as the longest trail in the bike region so far, with an incredible 9.1 kilometers. Meanwhile, Bikepark Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis celebrates its tenth anniversary. The new Zirbentrail can certainly be seen as one of the future trail gems in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis. It is based on three former trails, Almtrail, Flüstertrail and the old Zirbentrail, which have been…
From June 21st to 25th, the world’s best will converge in Innsbruck, Austria – the only European stop on the Crankworx World Tour. Crankworx Innsbruck will see international pros and top DH teams confirmed to tackle the tracks at Crankworx Innsbruck. You can catch it all live on Red Bull TV. Festival passes are available for purchase here providing you with the rare chance to get amongst the action and witness this absolutely stacked field of pro women and men. Here is what to expect from the second to last stop of the 2023 Crankworx World Tour. As we look ahead to the third…
The 2023 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup round in Saalfelden Leogang is less than a fortnight away. Kicking off with the UCI Mountain Bike Enduro World Cup before the Cross-country and Downhill pros do battle for UCI World Cup points, Austria’s biggest bike region will once again transform itself into a mountain bike festival par excellence. High time to look at what’s on offer in the region around the Epic Bikepark Leogang during the super event from 15 to 18 June. Just like last year, the organizers are paying great attention to making the journey to the UCI World Cup…
Continental and Pivot Factory Racing have released a new film celebrating the success of Pivot’s first full season rolling on Continental’s Gravity Range, and outlines the team’s goal to dominate the 2023 Enduro and Downhill UCI Mountain Biking World Cups. Continental’s Gravity Range was officially launched in April 2022, following three year’s development by Continental’s category-leading R&D team and testing by athletes including those at Pivot Factory Racing team. A wide-ranging tire portfolio engineered from the ground up to meet every rider’s demands, the Gravity Range was designed to instil maximum confidence on all trails and in any conditions. This…
Join us on Red Bull TV for the third instalment of the Race Tapes docuseries – Alt-Rock. Created by Red Bull Media House, ride beyond the ropes of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup competition with Payson McElveen, Laura Stigger, Nino Schurter and Haley Batten as they confront the wild extremes of endurance adventure riding. According to Payson “you make one mistake and its game over” out here. He recently set a new personal best of 05:45:16 on the 160km White Rim Trail, consuming 100grams of carb an hour to maintain peak performance. But why do it? Why push your…
Sleeper Collective is stoked to officially announce their documentary film THE PILOT about 2022 downhill mountain bike World Cup winner, Amaury Pierron. I’ve always loved watching athletes’ documentaries and always thought it would be great to do one someday. It was when Sleeper Collective were filming me on the DH World Cups last year that we decided to go for a longer format. It became an important project for me.Amaury Pierron Amaury Pierron is one of the fastest downhill racers on the planet, one of the most famous names in the sport and one of its biggest and best-loved characters.…
Trails, nature, authentic and genuine Italian flavours seasoned with a little adrenaline. The Valtellina Ebike Festival, scheduled for Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May 2023, presents several news to the event and welcomes MTB legend Hans Rey as special guest. The Valtellina Ebike Festival – at its fourth edition – is a weekend on electric mountain-bikes with several events and activities for all skill levels: e-enduro competition and guided tours as well as culinary organic foods & wine tours, demo & test rides, bike shows, product expo, street-food and parties. The event, is scheduled for the 27 and the 28…
Cross country racing is an arena defined by max heart rates, aerobic thresholds, and lactic acid; where minimizing mass matters more than anything else. In the past, this singular focus has led designers to make compromises in suspension performance, chassis stiffness, handling integrity, and ride quality. With the introduction of the new Mach 4SL, Pivot is pleased to announce that they are scrapping that playbook. The goal here was uncompromising performance. With the Mach 4SL we’ve achieved a weight and responsiveness target that is World Cup worthy, but we’ve also built a fully active, highly tractable, exceptionally efficient dw-Link suspension…