The first months of the year is dominated by the spread of the new coronavirus 2019 from its point of origin in Wuhan, China, to more and more cities and countries around the globe. Concern for public health has prompted the Ministry of Health of North Rhine-Westphalia to rethink, postpone or even cancel large meetings of all kinds, from professional sporting events and concerts to schools and university courses. We experience how the global health crisis is rewriting the calendar of events for 2020. Coronavirus and major events – the whole thing is a clear matter in other countries: Italy,…
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Shimano, one of the most iconic components manufacturers in cycling, today announced that they have signed as the official Drivetrain, Brake and Drive Unit Partner of the Enduro World Series (EWS) and the all-new EWS-E. Since the introduction of its DEORE XT drivetrain in 1982, Shimano has been at the forefront of producing mountain biking components designed to perform at the highest levels. Whether it is submerged in the axle-deep mud of a Colombian forest or skimming car-sized rocks in the shadow of the Matterhorn, Enduro World Series racers place the highest possible demands on their equipment. As a result, this partnership is…
“I feel like we’re the Crankworx family riders,” said Tracey Hannah (AUS), standing next to her brother Mick Hannah (AUS) in the finish corral of the Crankworx Rotorua Downhill presented by the Professionals. Tracey stated it’s because they love Crankworx, but the results also speak for themselves. Between the two of them, dozens of Crankworx podiums across the World Tour over the years. Today, a shared win. We’re stoked. This is the biggest race we’ve won together.- Mick Hannah Tracey took the first win as the Pro Women charged down Mount Ngongotaha at Skyline Rotorua on the final day of…
A melting pot of mountain bike competitors descended on the RockShox Rotorua Pump Track Challenge presented by Torpedo7 tonight bringing together friends, teammates, legends, up-and-comers, and everyone in between to the start gate to duke it out under the lights for Crankworx glory. When the dust settled, two newcomers to the Rotorua track stood on top of the podium. “I’m really happy,” said Jordy Scott (USA) who brought home her second gold of the festival this season. Last night she took the win in the inaugural CLIF Speed & Style presented by Mons Royale, but tonight, she admitted her focus…
As Emil Johansson (SWE) entered the finish corral after his second run in a victory train with fellow Red Bull athlete Erik Fedko (GER), his win secured, the on-site announcer coined a new term: it seems we’ve entered the “Era of Emil.” “For me, when it comes to riding, I just enjoy what I do and I take it serious when it comes to preparation for an event such as this with such a high risk,” said the 20-year-old, who finished last season on a winning note at Red Bull Joyride at Crankworx Whistler, and is now starting his 2020…
As Jordy Scott (USA) crossed the finish line, her style points boosting her ahead of Vaea Verbeeck (CAN) in the women’s final of the CLIF Speed & Style presented by Mons Royale, it was a win for her and a win for women in the sport. Scott becomes the first woman to win an international Speed & Style competition as part of the full Crankworx World Tour. I think it’s awesome. All the young girls that are coming up are so ridiculously skilled. They’re really pushing to get to this level. So being able to see that this is possible and…
In February I gave life to the video series “Race Insider” which tells my life as a 360 biker in which I present from the work of MTB guide to the races and finally to training. This video shows the presentation of the bike that I will use in 2020, the Jekyll Cannondale: By clicking on the following link you will discover the path of Matadown, a mythical trail well over 12 km long on which the downhill marathon race of Eastern Italy takes place. More info about Stefano Poletti
Standing in the finish corral having bested a stacked field of some of the world’s fastest and most skilled riders, Kyle Strait (USA) could still barely believe he’d managed to tame the new 100% Dual Slalom Rotorua track. I still feel like I don’t know how to ride it. I honestly am kind of baffled. I always kind of know that I can do well in Slalom and it’s something I really enjoy. I struggled all practice, and qualifying was a struggle as well. I qualified seventh, so I wasn’t quite off the back but a little bit off. So it would…
It was a familiar top step of the podium today at Crankworx Rotorua, with the former King and Queen of the Crankworx World Tour, Sam Blenkinsop (NZL) and Jill Kintner (USA), each stepping back up to take the win today in the Rotorua Air DH presented by Bosch. I didn’t really think I could do good on this. I’ve always been, like, fourth on this race, because I always feel like I’m dead because I’ve done too many other events. Today I felt fresh after two days off. I guess the Slalom guys were a bit more rooted than me,…
YT Industries announced the release of a newly developed bike for Young Talent a few weeks ago. The youngest YT Family member, Harry Schofield, took the JEFFSY PRIMUS for a spin on local trails southwest of London. The 10-year-old certainly gave his dad a hard time trying to keep up with him. It’s awesome because you can throw it around, do big whips and do big skids on it! It’s easy to bunny hop, do tight turns and ride over roots and rocks. Love it! – Harry Schofield, YT Family Member I have been looking for a real mountain bike…
The trusted international brand that developed the very first protective neck brace for riders,Leatt has launched their hotly anticipated first line of Twenty/Twenty MTB shoes, including the 2.0 flat shoes, 3.0 flat shoes, 4.0 clip shoes and 5.0 clip shoes in their popular DBX mountain bike range. Leatt MTB Shoes Leatt shoes have been developed and tested extensively from the deserts of Moab to the glaciers of the Alps. Durable shoes that do not compromise on style, comfort and control. Your shoes are one of the key touch points when riding, so there can be no compromise. The Clip models…
Through sweat and dust, two non-local Kiwis rose to the challenge to take the win in the first event of Crankworx Rotorua 2020. Wellington’s Rae Morrison accomplished total stage domination, while New Plymouth’s Eddie Masters took four out of six stages over the course of the day. Giant Toa Enduro presented by CamelBak, top three: Edward Master NZL 18:52.71 / Rae Morrison NZL 22:42.16 Cole Lucas NZL 18:58.62 / Kate Weatherly NZL 23:53.37 Matt Walker NZL 19:11.52 / Georgia Astle CAN 24:04.51 For Masters, the win starts his 2020 racing season on an extra high note. It’s such a roller…
Tere Panuku (/Teh–rehPah-noo-koo/): in te reo Māori (the language spoken by the indigenous population of New Zealand) it means to glide, soar and rise, all qualities associated with the Kings and Queens of mountain biking who gather to compete at Crankworx. In that spirit, a Māori name for Crankworx was recently bestowed on the festival by Kingi Biddle, Pūkenga Mātauranga Māori (Māori Knowledge Specialist) at Rotorua Lakes Council, just as competitors prepare to descend on the North Island city, March 1-8, 2020. In addition to being a global MTB hotspot, Rotorua is also New Zealand’s first bilingual city. Māori is a metaphorical language so it’s not a direct translation. ‘Pa’…
The long wait has come to an end – after a three-year hiatus, Red Bull District Ride will return to Nuremberg! On the 4th and 5th of September, the quaint, historic Old Town of the German city will be turned into world’s biggest the Urban Freeride paradise, welcoming the international Slopestyle elite to compete for the crown of the Red Bull District Ride Champion. Don’t miss any news – check out the latest info on redbulldistrictride.com and on Facebook Red Bull District Ride 2020. The German city has already seen its fair share of Freeride Mountain Biking history – starting…