The Gravity Card is once again ready to take on the trails of Europe. With endless possibilities for mountain bike enthusiasts, good times are just a scan away into the most iconic bike parks on the continent. The Gravity Card can take riders across seven countries: Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Slovenia, Italy and Poland, unlocking access to 31 bike parks with one single ticket. From the gnarly Bike Kingdom Lenzerheide and Epic Bikepark Leogang to the flagship of the Livigno area’s biking offer at Mottolino Bikepark and the single tracks of Szczyrk Enduro Trails by TREK, these are…
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History was made at the Crankworx Cairns Slopestyle as men and women competed together in the same Crankworx FMB Slopestyle World Championship (SWC) event for the first time ever. The world’s best Freeride Mountain Bike athletes gathered at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park to take on the revamped course, with Alma Wiggberg and Dawid Godziek emerging victorious and grabbing gold. Tropical rain showers kept both the course builders and athletes on their toes throughout the week, resulting in minimal practice for the Slopestyle riders. These demanding conditions persisted on the morning of contest day, with intermittent rain and wind sweeping over…
Super Saturday at Crankworx Cairns was a whirlwind of action, featuring Speed & Style, the Australian Whip-Off Championships, and the Crankworx Cairns Pump Track Challenge, making it a busy day for athletes. By the end of the day, Garret Mechem, Jordy Scott, Ryan Gilchrist, and Katie Lawrance stood atop the podiums, with one, some even two gold medals in their bag. The tropical rainforest once again displayed its full range of weather variations. As the sun rose into blue skies over the Coral Sea, athletes geared up for the first event of the day, Speed & Style. Garret Mechem and…
The legendary Smithfield Downhill track that challenges athletes with its narrow turns through the tropical rainforest proved particularly demanding for the RockShox Downhill Cairns, following 24 hours of on-and-off rain showers. Despite the conditions, Tracey Hannah and Connor Fearon, both returning to Crankworx Cairns after a brief hiatus, navigated the technical Rock Garden and slippery roots to secure the top spots on the podium. The tropical weather varied from heavy rain to sunny skies and gusty winds, making the already challenging course even tougher. Local favourite Tracey Hannah, who seeded first alongside her brother Mick Hannah, started last and raced…
The tropical rainforest of Cairns came alive today as the Specialized Dual Slalom inaugurated the highly anticipated party edition of the Crankworx World Tour. Ryan Gilchrist and Jordy Scott seized Gold at this first event, held on the iconic red soil of Smithfield MTB Park. Despite heavy rainfall overnight, the course dried up quickly, allowing athletes to practice before heading into Rounds of 32 and 16. In the women’s field, Jordy Scott claimed first place, with Cassie Voysey close behind in second. Voysey, competing in Crankworx events since 2018, expressed her excitement over her very first podium finish. It’s insane!…
What are Scotland’s top biking legends up to when the UCI Downhill World Cup is happening in Fort William? They come up with their own unique pre-event challenge, of course. BMX and MTB shredder Kriss Kyle and street trials wizard Danny MacAskill meet up for an epic showdown on their way to Fort William, digging deep into their bag of tricks from their respective biking backgrounds. Both Kriss and Danny have defined styles that have influenced not just their own disciplines, but the biking world at large. So, naturally, they settle on the lowest common denominator for their “Game of…
The most valuable passports in the world in 2024 were awarded to Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Singapore and Spain. Despite this, it is a well-known fact within the mountain bike world that the most valuable passports actually is the Bike Republic Sölden Citizen Passport. The Austrian mountain bike Mecca once again demonstrates this with exciting new trails, outstanding “old” trails and a series of events that will make every biker’s heart beat faster. The season traditionally kicks off with the Bike Opening, this year from 7 to 9 June. New trails and evergreens Those who come to the Bike Republic…
On 9 May, the wait for gravity mountain bike fans is over as Bikepark Lienz in Osttirol opens its gates. To celebrate the opening weekend in a special way, local hero Gabriel Wibmer has come up with a surprise: Together with his partners, Gabriel will organize a treasure hunt on two wheels. Furthermore, the 2024 season in Osttirol will be even longer than last year. This year, you have almost six months – from 9 May to 7 November – to shred the trails in Lienz. At the end of June, the Bikepark Großglockner Resort will follow and add its…
The TUES platform is steeped in prestige and has carved its name into the history books since its inception 14 years ago. Synonymous with the top step of the podium across freeride and downhill, its bloodline is undeniably strong, and with the TUES MK4, YT Industries enters a new era of versatility, adjustment, and race performance. After riding the TUES MK4 for the first time, I instantly fell in love – it felt like home to me. It’s very playful but is also a stable platform once you give it some beans. There are a lot of possibilities to change…
Shimano is pleased to announce a new partnership with UCI Downhill World Champion, Camille Balanche. The Swiss athlete, riding for DORVAL AM COMMENCAL, has achieved remarkable success already, winning the UCI Downhill World Championship in 2020 and securing the overall World Cup title in 2022. Camille is set to ignite the trails this summer as part of this new collaboration that will see her exclusively wear Shimano’s GE900 shoes this season. Shimano supplies high-quality and high-performance components for all my bikes, so it’s all I’m looking for. Shimano is also a super iconic brand that I’m proud to represent.Camille Balanche…
YT Industries is breaking fresh ground, dropping an all-new MTB-dosed collaboration with revered footwear giant Vans. Led by an ethos to LIVE UNCAGED, YT Industries rises above the noise and is never afraid to do things its own way. The launch of this co-branded collection cements that, drawing from both the new and shared influences Vans brings to the party for a team-up deep in street culture. From its inception in ’07, YT had a mission – to put gravity-driven, performance products within reach of mountain bikers across the globe. With Vans, it takes its next step. BMX and MTB…
Crankworx Rotorua, the opening event of the 2024 Crankworx World Tour, roared to life in March, delivering an adrenaline-fuelled spectacle of world-class mountain biking. The festival, which featured captivating action, Kidsworx activations, and a historic Slopestyle event, marked the beginning to this monumental season. Next, the ultimate experience in mountain biking will touch down in hot and sunny Cairns for its unofficial Paradise Edition before heading to Europe for Crankworx Innsbruck and coming back to its birthplace Whistler in July. Reflecting on Crankworx Rotorua’s 10th Anniversary The 10-year anniversary of Crankworx Rotorua was a triumph for local athletes, with Kiwi…
Howey and Hugo Frixtalon team up for an intriguing edit full of style on the slopes of Les 2 Alpes! Two FRS, untouched hip hits, fresh lines and monstrous jumps, and with la Muzelle mountain as a backdrop, the stage is set for this early season BANGER. Another classic from an amazing duo: Walker x Clary!
New six-episode series available on Red Bull TV now dives into the competitive, high stakes world of elite mountain biking by capturing the rivalries, challenges, and personal stories of champion racers including Vali Höll, Loïc Bruni, Rachel Atherton, and Jackson Goldstone. Calling all fans who just can’t wait for the return of the UCI MTB World Cup! Race Tapes Season 2, the show offering a unique behind the scenes view into the lives of the riders in the thick of the action, is available now on Red Bull TV. With another blockbuster schedule of downhill and cross-country races starting on April 12 in Mairiporã, Brazil, Race…