Virginia Tech, in collaboration with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, just released its latest testing results for bicycle helmets which included several Lazer products receiving its highest 5-star rating. Lazer’s helmet models Impala MIPS, Century MIPS and Blade+ MIPS were all rated with the highest 5-star rating, joining its helmets that were rated at the same level in previous updates: Z1 MIPS and Cyclone MIPS. Lazer’s mid-priced Century MIPS helmets even achieved the highest score of all road helmets tested by Virginia Tech to date. The Virginia Tech impact testing uses the STAR evaluation system to determine the helmet’s…
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When Fabio Wibmer sets out on his very own journey through France you can expect banger after banger. Starting in Lyon, the capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the Austrian bike phenom makes his way up to Paris, sending one sketchy staircase after another and pulling some mighty jumps until he reaches his final destination at the famous Eiffel Tower. That urban freeride lives is showcased better than ever by mountain bike pro Fabio Wibmer’s new video. Sending it down the steep and narrow alleys of the historic districts of Lyon and Paris and jumping mighty staircases including a double escalator, the 24-year-old truly lives…
A good video needs good music. It is exactly because of this that you connect a particular song with your favorite athlete. Not to mention the collection of songs in your personal favorite playlists. But is this music actually the kind of music the pros like to hear? And how do they choose the music for their videos? Music plays an important role in the life of Austrian MTB professional Fabio Wibmer. To celebrate his partnership with Teufel, for whom Fabio will be brand ambassador and who support him with Bluetooth speakers, we talked to the YouTube star about music. Fabio,…
Leatt has unveiled the Twenty/Twenty MTB jacket line in their DBX range. This highly advanced apparel is designed to enhance your performance – with premium features like Leatt’s HydraDri membrane, patent pending magnetic hoods, brush guards, and drip proof cuffs, these jackets have everything a rider needs to weather a storm. All jackets have a tailored fit to maximise comfort and made from 4-way stretch, so you feel free to take on whatever awaits. The range includes the DBX 5.0 waterproof jacket, DBX 4.0 softshell jacket and the DBX 2.0 windblock jacket. MTB 5.0 WATERPROOF JACKET The LEATT DBX 5.0…
The 2019 FMB World Tour season is officially in the books and with that, a new Red Bull Rookie of the Year has been crowned. 21-year-old French rider Timothé Bringer travelled around the world, competing at FMB World Tour contests in the USA, Austria, Canada, Spain and Germany, with his best result being a fourth-place finish at Gold level event O’Marisquino in Vigo, Spain, finishing ahead of some top-level Slopestyle riders like Nicholi Rogatkin (USA) and Lukas Knopf (GER). On top of that, his video submission for the Red Bull Best Line video contest netted him an extra 300 points…
Today, Pivot Cycles introduces the new limited edition Trail 429 Enduro build – a spec that replicates the custom builds of hard-charging customers and Pivot employees, unleashing the bike’s limitless potential. Build highlights include a 140mm travel, 44mm offset Fox Factory 36 with GRIP2 damper in Team Orange, a new Factory DPX2 shock with a custom Pivot tune, Fox Factory Transfer dropper post with Kashima coat, Shimano hollow-forged XT crank, 34mm wide Reynolds Enduro Carbon 29er wheels, and Maxxis Minion tires front & rear. This new spec option gives the Trail 429 Enduro build an insatiable appetite for the technical…
The Epic Bikepark Leogang and the region Saalfelden Leogang have set the new standard for bikers this summer: new lines and trails and a 5,000 sqm pump track including a jump and dirt line were built, totaling an investment of over one million euros. In addition, the Steinbergbahn gondola was put into operation for the first time, specifically suited for mountain bikers. Next to these investments, the Out of Bounds Festival and the BIKE Festival were very well received by the visitors, satisfying the responsible Leoganger Bergbahnen and the Saalfelden Leogang Touristik and all partners involved even more. After the…
The latest and greatest BMX edit ‘The Land of Everyday Wonder’ has just dropped and is a must-watch if you have an ounce of bike oil in your blood. Starring Scottish bike-master Kriss Kyle and filmed, directed and edited by Matty Lambert “The Land of Everyday Wonder” takes you on a bike spinning, wall-riding, shark-baiting, big-drop tour of Denmark and its cultural assets. Saddle up and watch in wonder as Kriss and Matty shred Denmark, the happy capital of the world. “The Land of Everyday Wonder” is the latest collaboration between Scottish ripper Kriss Kyle and Matty Lambert and is…
Leatt’s Women’s Gear is designed specifically to suit the needs of female riders. Whether it be downhill or enduro, these jackets, jerseys, shorts and gloves will keep you cool, calm and comfortable, while enhancing your performance. Jacket // DBX 2.0 Womens This windproof jacket is made from a four-way stretch material with a breathable membrane for a comfortable, tailored fit. It also has a dirt, water and stain resistant fabric coating, so you stay clean and dry – even in challenging weather conditions, while the new X-Flow mesh inner lining keeps you cool at the same time. The hood has…
When professional mountain bike and trials bike rider as well as YouTube star Fabio Wibmer sets out on a sightseeing trip across Germany, he goes about things a little differently than your average tourist. It is hard to keep up with him, as he is racing through city streets, hitting gaps and balancing on some crazy obstacles. Nevertheless, racing drone pilot RensenFPV manages to follow Fabio anyway, as the young Austrian explored the secret spots and famous sights of Cologne, Hamburg and Berlin in his very own way. The result: some fine bike action mixed with some breathtaking drone shots:…
The Crankworx World Tour has confirmed its calendar for the season ahead. The ultimate experience in mountain biking will bring its trademark contests, excitement and good times to three iconic destinations in 2020: March 1-8: Crankworx RotoruaJune 10-14: Crankworx InnsbruckAugust 5-16: Crankworx Whistler First, Crankworx Rotorua will kick off a new decade of international mountain bike competition amongst lush forests and New Zealand’s famed dirt gold. Building on the distinctive vibe that’s defined the festival over the past five years, locals are gearing up for eight days of competition, amateur racing, Kidsworx contests, participatory events, and celebrations of mountain bike culture. Also in the works:…
14 years of iXS Dirt Masters Festival in Winterberg: Europe’s biggest gravity event returns to Winterberg from May 21 to 24, 2020. You can look forward to a festival full of action and an outstanding line-up! As in previous years, we are expecting more than 1.800 athletes from all over the world to compete in a variety of disciplines. Last year almost 40.000 visitors strolled through the Bikepark Winterberg and had a great time. A dream became reality – 14 years ago, an idea grew to an extraordinary Mountain Bike Festival which is well known for it’s spectacular sport and…
American duo Tommy Zula and Payton Ridenour are proud owners of the coveted UCI rainbow jersey after they became Pump Track world champions this month. The talented duo triumphed in challenging, wet Swiss conditions to claim the inaugural UCI honour in their chosen discipline and they took time out to reflect on their victories and what the future holds now. Red Bull: What does it mean to be the Red Bull UCI Pump Track world champion, the best in the world at what you do and the first to be awarded the rainbow jersey? Tommy Zula: It’s unbelievable. The helmet, the trophy, the bike and the jersey…
Leatt is launching their all-new Twenty/Twenty DBX MTB gear collection. The inventors of the Leatt-Brace® and producers of cutting-edge, science-backed protective gear offer head-to-knee protection and an exclusive apparel range for MTB and urban purposes. The DBX Twenty/Twenty range has a totally new look and feel, featuring fresh, new colorways for pants, shorts, helmets and gloves. Helmets are still available in the original favourites as well as different colour combinations, while retaining Leatt’s ground-breaking 360° Turbine Technology. THE TWENTY TWENTY VIDEO A line launch is a great reason for a family trip and for 2020 Leatt wanted to do something special,…