This year, the FMBA and Red Bull are looking for the best Mountain Bike Slopestyle talent out there! Riders will have to compete throughout the season at FMBA events to be considered for the “Red Bull Rookie of the Year Award” on the FMB World Tour. The rider honored with the title will be treated to a trip to the grande finale of the Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship, Red Bull Joyride at Crankworx Whistler, taking place on August 18. Red Bull Joyride is the pinnacle of the Slopestyle calendar and even more so since the installment of the Crankworx…
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Finally, the time has come: The skiers and snowboarders have left the pistes and starting on May 10, Bikepark Leogang is back in the hands of mountain bikers. On top of a ton of action, adrenaline and airtime, riders can also look forward to a number of spectacular events in 2018. All those who are keen to get the first park laps in can look forward to the Opening Weekend from May 10 – 13. Thanks to head shaper Reini Leitner and his team, preparations are already in full swing and to celebrate the Opening Weekend Bikepark Leogang will offer…
Nothing beats a singletrail. Nothing compares to riding down a narrow path in the golden hours of the day and being surrounded by panoramic views and mountain peaks. The family region Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is continuously working on developing and expanding its trail network outside of the bike park. Mountain bikers can look forward to three new singletrails when the season kicks-off on June 8. The Scheidtrail, Flüstertrail and Zirbentrail are designed to put smiles on the faces on both beginners and experienced riders. This clip offers a first impression: The family region Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is dedicated to creating possibilities for beginners, regardless…
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…
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.