What a start into the European Series 2018! Among 400 riders from 33 nations Laurie Greenland and Myriam Nicole took the first title of this year’s EDC on Maribor’s legendary race track. After three years, Maribor (Slovenia) finally returned to the international stage this weekend with the first race of the iXS European Downhill Cup 2018. It soon became clear that Maribor did not lose an inch of its popularity during these years, even if the track has changed a lot since the EDC’s last visit. The whole section after the renowned Rock Garden has been reorganized, without harming the…
Author: Tomas
More towns are realizing how beneficial biking is to the community and attracting people from all over to experience the beauty of our different areas in this great way. This is now more apparent all over the world and the “hit list” keeps growing and growing as more amazing trails, terrain and everything in-between keep catching my eye. Nelson has been one of those biking “hit list” for a long time thanks to many dedicated trail builders. A few years ago with the help of the city of Nelson, local sponsors and as killed trail building crew, Nelson received its…
We are all used to shredits. From rough clips stitched together by average Joes to full-length cinematic art with the best athletes of our sport displaying their craft in amazing places around the world, shredits are a part of the fabric of mountain biking. The bar has been raised to a very high level. But sometimes that bar isn’t what you are reaching for. Sometimes you just want your day to consist of scoping out a sick line, building it out a little, and sessioning it with your buddies. Bonus points if you get some of it on camera. So…
Yeti SB100 is a strong XC climbing machine, but the gravity-inspired geometry, 120mm Fox 34 Step-Cast fork and meaty tires are all trail. The result is a perfect blend of pedaling efficiency with downhill prowess. We redesigned the Switch Infinity mechanism specifically for 100mm of travel. It’s light, and tucks behind the seat tube so we can accommodate a water bottle in the front triangle. Big days require big bottles. Instead of chasing featherweight on the build, we spec’d the bike as we tested it. You can find here parts like Fox Transfer post, Maxxis 2.3 tires, and 180mm front…
A Scottish and a Swiss mountain biker meet on a trail… What seems to be the beginning of a lame joke, is actually the beginning of a magnificent encounter. You can see what actually happens when mountain bike pros Danny MacAskill and Claudio Caluori meet up in Graubünden, Switzerland, in the new video “Home of Trails”. No summit is too high, no trail is too steep, no gorge is too deep for these two, as they hit the endless trails of the region. Naturally all the action and countless breathtaking views are accompanied by the witty commentating of Downhill World…
When you’re curious enough you’ll always find some locals willing to take you to their secret spot. Featuring KS’ ambassador Mathieu Ruffray from France exploring the trails around Tainan in Taiwan after a quick stop in Dongguan to compete in the Two Wheeler event. If you’re thinking about where to go for your next MTB trip, you may have to add South China and Taiwan to your short list! About KS KS has clearly been a pioneer for dropper posts in virtually every category of cycling. Over the years KS dropper posts products have extended to be the widest range…
Round two of the Enduro World Series may have been a completely new venue, but it offered up some familar terrain: mud, rain and Sam Hill and Cecile Ravanel on the top steps of the podium. Sam Hill Colombia will go down in the history books as the most unique EWS race to date, with an opening stage that raced through the downtown streets of Manizales, followed by six stages in a single day amongst the dense rainforest high above the town. The tropical climate of Manizales lived up to its reputation with regular downpours throughout practice and racing, a…
The Enduro World Series stays in South America for round two, but this time the dust of the Chilean Andes is replaced by the tropical rainforest of the Colombian mountains. Round two, EWS – Alcaldia de Manizales – Mas oportunidades, promises a completely different challenge to the season opener in Lo Barnechea last weekend. Starting with an urban prologue in downtown Manizales on Saturday, the main race will see riders take on seven stages in a single day on short stages through some of the world’s most iconic coffee plantations. Sitting on the equator, the tropical climate will see the…
Less than three months to go! We are already looking forward to the Out of Bounds Festival in Saalfelden Leogang: From June 7-10, the Austrian bike mekka will once again attract the world’s best mountain bikers and tens of thousands of fans. The Out of Bounds Festival combines the Mercedes Benz UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup with a stacked program. Apart from side-events, that are open to public participation, and the large Expo-Area, the Out of Bounds Festival 2018 will also feature an open-air concert. Check out the 2017 highlight clip to get in the mood: — News about…
Cecile Ravanel and Sam Hill finish the first Enduro World Series (EWS) of the year just as they left it last season – reigning champions. Sam Hill The Lo Barnechea Montenbaik Enduro offered up one of the most exciting season starts to date, as the infamous Chilean anti-grip waged a war of attrition on body, bike and morale. Reaching altitudes of 3500m, the loose, dusty trails caught out even the most calculated of riders, with one of the highest mechanical failure rates in recent memory. Martin Maes However, there was one man who defied the odds and kept everything together…
A new season of new tricks and new stars was ushered in in Rotorua today, as Brett Rheeder (CAN) led a train for McGazza as a victory lap in the Crankworx Rotorua Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza.
International downhill competition season launched in New Zealand today, with Sam Blenkinsop (NZL) going flat out through slick peanut butter dirt after 24 hours of rain drenched the Crankworx Rotorua Downhill track.
A legend returned to the top step at Crankworx Rotorua tonight, reclaiming a podium position that was his three years ago – one he’s been trying to get back to ever since. Martin Söderström Martin Söderström: I know everyone says that you have no words when you win, but it’s really like that. It’s just a big, big, relief. I think I won here, like, three years ago, and I was like “Oh, it’s not that hard to win Mons Royale Dual Speed & Style.” I’ve been trying so hard at every event since then, for three years, to win.…
The Enduro World Series is back and heading to Chile for the first race of the 2018 series. The new season kicks off with the Lo Barnechea Montenbaik Enduro high in the Andes mountains to the east of Santiago. It’ll be a tough start to the year as 500 riders take on the famous Chilean ‘anti-grip’ over two days of flat out racing. After incredible performances last year, all eyes will be on reigning champions Sam Hill (Chain Reaction Cycles Mavic) and Cecile Ravanel (Commencal Vallnord Enduro Team) – although they’re up against an ever growing field of riders hoping…