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
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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…
Rachel Atherton has set her sights on winning her fitness battle in time for the opening World Cup race of 2020 on March 21 in Lousã, Portugal. The Queen of the UCI MTB World Cup scene has been out of action since rupturing her Achilles while competing in Les Gets last July. Ahead of her comeback, we spoke to the British rider and 39-time World Cup winner about her fear of getting back on the bike, the season ahead, wedding planning, and her new range of bikes. Red Bull: How are you and how’s the injury healing? Rachel Atherton: I’m pretty…
14 years of iXS Dirt Masters in Winterberg. It’s safe to say: this festival is one of the spring classics of each mountain bike season, for the majority of riders even the most iconic event for a proper kick-off of the season. In 2020, Europe’s biggest Gravity Festival will take place in Winterberg from May 21st to 24th, transforming the local Bikepark into the most spectacular event area on the continent. Spectators and participants will be offered everything their hearts desire: breathtaking action, thrilling competitions, international pro athletes and a great time with their friends! As in previous years, the…
SIXPACK Racing is heading into the new decade with some big changes. Four new athletes have joined the bike component manufacturer from Southern Germany – Slopestyle and Freeride superstar Emil Johansson (SWE), World Cup racer and master of style Phil Atwill (GBR), MTB-Trials and Downhill talent Gabriel Wibmer (AUT) and young Italian Enduro and Downhill shredder Carola Favoino. A new distribution setup and new products furthermore round out the start into the year 2020. Despite all the new, some things however remain unchanged: the successful cooperation with the Propain Factory Racing Team in the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup,…
Forchheim, Germany: One year after redefining the look and feel of the carbon framed JEFFSY, riders that favor aluminum bikes are in for a treat in 2020. YT Industries releases the JEFFSY Base with an updated geometry based on the current carbon success. More information is available on yt-industries.com. More than just a paint job – Aluminum bike updated and ready to send it After the carbon frame ‘redefined friendship’ last year – courtesy of an advanced geometry for a longer, slacker ride – the aluminum-framed JEFFSY Base will add more excitement to riding the trails for all aluminum fans out there this…
Is there a better way to start the year than with a short trip to the Mediterranean? That’s exactly what Austrian mountain bike star Fabio Wibmer thought, so he packed his bags, grabbed his brand-new Canyon Torque and hopped on the plane to Israel. In the first video featuring his new bike, Fabio rides across the Middle Eastern country, discovering plenty of bike spots along the way, from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and from the Dead Sea to Eilat and the Red Sea down south: Just how well Fabio and his Torque work together can be seen perfectly in the…
Since his breakthrough on to the global Slopestyle scene in 2017, Erik Fedko has made difficult tricks look playfully easy. This uniqueness of style is exactly what the 21-year-old world class athlete has in common with three letters: TLD. The US company Troy Lee Designs, TLD for short, also impresses with its high quality and distinctive designs. In 2020, the German rider and the action sportswear manufacturer will walk side by side – made possible by their new partnership. This means Erik will tackle the new year equipped in the best way possible: We have taken our time to find…