What happens when everything in mountain biking has already been done?Rather than swapping their 29″ bikes for mullets or testing the limits of handlebar widths, sibling teammates Ryan and Becky Gardner decide to give up racing altogether to become high alpine extreme tubers. However, pioneering a sport is never easy. Becky and Ryan have faced many hurdles and endless judgment along the way. The Gardners share a common goal: snagging first tubing descents in previously tubeless high alpine lakes. About WTB
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Canyon has a reputation for creating unique pieces of content, and this is pushed to new levels with Tomas Lemoine in their new project. Tomas and JC Pieri take us on a musical journey full of big tricks and… Aliens?! Have you ever had a dream where you are abducted by aliens before waking up in a weird mix of panic and relief? If so, French MTB star Tomas Lemoine probably captured that dream, or most likely nightmare in his latest edit. One of the world’s most versatile MTB riders and a huge star in slopestyle, Tomas Lemoine is known…
The Crankworx World Tour is the pinnacle of Slopestyle, where only the best of the best are able to compete for the world title. Each year the stars of the sport compete in three events on three continents, but what we get to watch during the contest is just the tip of the iceberg. During the 2021 season, Red Bull brought together World Champion and Triple Crown winner Emil Johansson with German style master Erik Fedko, to give us a deeper insight into what really goes into slopestyle success and lifestyle. It was just nice to hang out and visit…
Thomas Genon needs no introduction. Having been at the forefront of the freeride and slopestyle scenes for many years, he has established himself as a reference in the world of MTB. What is less known though, is the Belgian’s love of creative content productions, be it photo or video. “Renaissance” is the fruit of a great collaboration between Thomas, Canyon and Hector Cash, with yet another amazing result. Renaissance is all about pushing the boundaries of MTB. Thomas Genon, aka Tommy G, strives to ride mountain bikes in the purest form there is, which sums up Renaissance: reinventing MTB every…
“It’s not something you dare to dream about to be honest so when it becomes a reality, it’s really hard to process.” With a score of 95.75, Emil took an unprecedented 6th straight Crankworx victory, and in the process took the Triple Crown, as well as securing the 2021 Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship title. We caught up with him while he takes a well-deserved break in New Zealand to catch some waves on the surfboard. Rasoulution: Six in row, did you ever think that was possible? Emil Johansson: It’s something I tried to not pay much attention to. Of course, I…
It all began 20 years ago with one lift, two shapers, two trails and a good dose of motivation – Austria’s first bike park opened in 2001 in Saalfelden Leogang. Although initially only very few outside the region even knew what a bike park was and what or whom it actually was good for, people in Saalfelden Leogang always believed in their vision of creating an Eldorado for mountain bike riders. Within a very short time, the success proved them right and even after 20 years the Epic Bikepark Leogang continues this story. For its big birthday this year, the…
What’s better than sitting down with your friends around the fire and sharing stories, after a long Freeride session filled with music from a Mariachi band? Johny Salido, the new face of Mexican mountain biking achieved his dream early this year by making Freeride Fiesta a reality and he’s bringing it back on 17-24 January 2022! In February 2021 Johny and his friend Oscar Toboganster, a professional trail builder, organized one of the biggest “Fiestas” of the Freeride scene. The jam style gathering brought together some of the world’s best freeride men and to Mexico with just one objective: Help to grow the sport in Mexico and Latin America by having…
The event win. The Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship. The Triple Crown. Never in mountain bike history have they all been claimed by one rider in a season. Today, that changed. With his win in the Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza, Emil Johansson carves his mark even deeper into mountain bike history. Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza Speechless. This will have to settle for a bit. I can’t even put it into words. I just at the moment can reflect on the past and how much stuff that needed to be put in place to get this far.…
It started with Pump Track in the sun and ended with Dual Slalom in the sludge and athletes grinning ear to ear. The second day of live action from Crankworx Rotorua saw a mix of DH specialists, freeriders, multi-disciplinarians, BMX Olympians, and enduro specialists stake their claim on the festival and step up onto two podiums. At the end of it all, four winners stepped up to the top steps. Brook Macdonald earns his first win since his devastating back injury in 2019. His win in today’s Dual Slalom is also his first podium in the discipline at Crankworx. Alongside…
The first victors of Crankworx Rotorua 2021 have been rewarded, the first Southern-Hemisphere champagne sprayed, and the first King and Queen points doled out to finishers. Competitors took on the CLIF Speed & Style presented by Mons Royale, followed by the Crankworx Rotorua Downhill presented by Gull. CLIF Speed & Style presented by Mons Royale Harriet Burbidge-Smith (AUS) // Billy Meaclem (NZL)Vaea Verbeeck (CAN) // Tomas Lemoine (FRA)Ronja Hill-Wright (AUS) // Bas van Steenbergen (CAN) Kicking off the day, the Speed & Style challenged competitors on all fronts, with riders pushing through and throwing down amidst: wind, rain, delays, and…
Whether you’re staring down from the top of a run or staring back up wondering how you made it, your shoes play a huge part in the process. That might be in transferring your power to the pedals or traction on the trail, or simply keeping your feet and ankles safe and supported. Either way your choice of footwear can have a huge impact on your run time, your speed and your enjoyment. And with that in mind, new Gravity models and All-Mountain models coming from Shimano this autumn, are packed with features to keep you shredding hard and fast.…
Leatt announced launch of all-new Leatt Natural range of apparel and replacement of all plastic packaging with biodegradable, plastic free packaging on its entire range of Moto and MTB products. After over 16 years since the creation of the Leatt neck brace, the South African brand known for problem-solving and innovation is taking strides to #SaveOurPlanet. For years, scientists and ecologists have warned about the effects of climate change and industrial pollution. While change cannot be done overnight, 2022 is another milestone year for Leatt as it introduces biodegradable, plastic free packaging with soy inks on its entire 2022 range…
The BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN reports a record-breaking year in 2021! With a 12% increase in ticket sales between June and October 2021 compared to 2020, the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN celebrates its most successful summer to date – and demonstrates the growing popularity of mountain biking with guests and locals alike. In the flow nation, the riders can spread out wide in the midst of the jaw-dropping alpine scenery with a network of 11 perfectly shaped and maintained LINES and 17 natural trails as well as 2 pump tracks. The BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN started in 2015 with the objective to create a home…
TCS Tubeless Tire Sealant is a dependable, thoroughly-tested sealant formula that completes WTB’s patented TCS system of tubeless tires, rims, wheels, valves, tape and sealant. WTB’s proprietary formula quickly repairs ¼” (6mm) punctures by encapsulating fibers and crystalline particles within the puncture to create a flexible, long-lasting repair. TCS Tubeless Tire Sealant uses an ammonia-free tackifying process to seal punctures rather than the evaporative effects of many ammonia-based formulas. As a result, our sealant performs better in wet, unforgiving conditions where other sealants have trouble clotting due to minimal evaporation. WTB sealant also features synthetic latex to reduce the risk…