Leatt® is proud to introduce its 2024 MTB range. The new range forges into exciting new categories and includes brand-new helmets, apparel lines and shoes. True to Leatt’s legacy, hallmarks of this product line include comfort, protection, utility, minimizing the global impact and, of course, leading style. BRAND-NEW “ENDURANCE” line for XC & Gravel, apparel & helmets Since Leatt’s inception, protecting extreme athletes has been paramount. What started as the game-changing neck brace has evolved into a complete line that now serves XC and gravel riders. Leatt partnered with Gregor Egger & Lukas Baum from Speed Company Racing (winners Cape…
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fizik’s all new Nanuq GTX winter bike shoe is your weapon of choice for riding on snowy and rainy winter days, when the temperatures drop. Designed as an all-mountain high-top shoe the Nanuq GTX addresses mountain bike riders who go by the philosophy that “there’s no bad weather, only bad clothing”, and wish to tackle snow-covered technical trails or just take their bike for an afternoon spin in the cold. With its fleece-lining and the GORE-TEX membrane the Nanuq GTX is keeping their feet warm and dry on every mission. When riding in the colder times of the year, staying…
Thomas Genon, aka Tommy G, will be making his 10th consecutive appearance at Red Bull Rampage on 13 October. The Belgian rider shows exceptional regularity, with 7 top 10 finishes to his account. A week ahead of the world’s biggest freeride event, he gives his impressions and reveals a few details and a first clip from Utah, by Jules Langeard. Here you can watch Tommy’s preparations for Red Bull Rampage including the first day of digging in Virgin: Rasoulution: How was your first Red Bull Rampage experience and what did you think after you left the event? Thomas Genon: I was completely…
Saalfelden Leogang and the Epic Bikepark Leogang can already look back on an extremely successful mountain bike summer full of highlights. But the season is not over yet – lovers of the finest single trail action or awesome bike park shred in Austria’s largest bike region can postpone the start of the off-season until the beginning of November. The mountain bike season in Saalfelden Leogang this year covers an incredible 178 days, which is the equivalent of five months, three weeks and 5 days, i.e. almost half a year, in which mountain bike fans of all ages and abilities get…
fizik continues its adventure with GORE-TEX. A year after launching the TEMPO ARTICA GTX and TERRA ARTICA GTX models, the Italian shoe and saddle brand presents the ERGOLACE GTX model this fall. These new shoes are ideal for short or long ride-outs in wet weather, keeping your feet warm and – above all – dry during the fall and winter months. A second model for even colder days will be presented at the end of October. fizik expands its range of mountain bike footwear for riding in colder and more humid conditions. For its latest model the Italian bike shoe…
LEATT would like to welcome all riders to their brand-new, global Helmet Replacement Program. A damaged helmet no longer offers the expected safety levels, therefore, its continued use should be a safety concern. As such, Leatt is implementing the Helmet Replacement Program which assists riders by offering a significant discount on a replacement helmet purchase. Owners of a damaged Leatt helmet can simply visit: leatt.com/int/helmet-replacement-program and read through the step-by-step instructions. Users are simply requested to use the “apply here” online form, submit the model and contact information as well as a few photos to verify the damage as well as initial purchase. Upon application, users will…
When you think about Vienna, the first things that come to mind are classical music, Wiener Schnitzel, old pompous buildings from another period and lots of cafés and cakes… Well, maybe it is time to add mountainbiking to that list. My name is Helene, I was born and raised on the outskirts of Vienna, and have spent most of my life here, in between traveling the world to race world cups. And I can tell you we have a lot of good riding spots in and around Vienna. The hills of the Wienerwald have the perfect elevation for nice enduro…
In the family-friendly Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis bike region, the joys of mountain biking extend far beyond summer. Although the temperatures might drop and the days might shorten, nature will show itself in the most beautiful colours on the high plateau in the Tyrolean Upper Inntal valley. The breath-taking landscapes provide the ideal canvas for your individual end of season mountain bike trip. So, there is no reason to mope. On the contrary: with the Bikepark Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis celebrating its 10th anniversary, everyone is in a party mood. In addition to the anniversary festival, there are several other highlights and must-dos that are definitely…
As the dust settles and the pedals come to a halt, this retrospective embodies what Swatch Nines stands for—a place where world-class thrill-seekers unite and new talents emerge at this one-of-a-kind playground. Experience 24 minutes of adrenaline-fueled feats as Nicholi Rogatkin (USA) and Casey Brown (CAN) take viewers through the final highlight edit of the 2023 Swatch Nines Mountain Bike event at Germany’s Green Hill Bikepark, held from the 14th to the 19th of August. Step into the Swatch Nines world and witness a week of radical moments where collaboratively, five skateboarders, twenty-seven men, and fourteen women riders unlock new…
Almost two years after volume two, Shimano, Thomas Genon, JB Liautard and Jules Langeard return from the United States with the third episode of their series, The Art of MTB, devoted to the artistic aspect of freeriding. The three partners in crime have made a true road trip, American-style, to offer people dreams and escapeism. It all starts in the crazy lights of Las Vegas, and ends in the silent splendor of the desert, near Virgin (Utah), on the former spot of Red Bull Rampage. In real Road Movie style, with the calm voices of Hollywood narrators, the movie is divided…
Many mountainbikers stick to their proven brands when choosing riding shoes and nothing will convince them to change. However, when something new appears on the market, I personally try to check it out and do some research. This season there was an opportunity to test the latest models of shoes from the Italian brand fi’zi:k, which in Poland is well known mainly among road cyclists. Gravity fi’zi:k shoes So far, the editors of 43RIDE have had contact only with Fizik Terra Artica GTX winter shoes, which were designed for riding in the most difficult winter conditions and SPD pedals. Our…
After Molveno and Andalo, only the most difficult and at the same time the most bike park style zone remained to be described, i.e. Fai Della Paganella. Unfortunately, it was also less discovered by us, because riding on black trails after two days of thunderstorms did not bring much pleasure, and on few sections sometimes it was fighting for life. So let’s see what we can find in the last region of Dolomiti Paganella MTB, i.e. Fai Della Paganella. Visiting Dolomiti Paganella MTB: part 1 – MolvenoVisiting Dolomiti Paganella MTB: part 2 – Andalo Dolomiti Paganella MTB The area that…
It’s almost here: From the 14th to the 19th of August, 2023, Swatch Nines MTB will make its much-awaited debut at Green Hill Bikepark. With a star-studded roster of top international athletes and cutting-edge course design complemented by an exciting new mountain bike festival, this year’s Nines MTB is charging at full speed into its new summer home in Germany’s Sauerland region. Here’s what to know: What riders & organizers have to say: The build is underway and it’s proving to be an exciting challenge to shape a completely new location at Green Hill Bikepark. We’re bringing the Swatch Nines’…
That’s a wrap for the second stop of the Crankworx Summer Series Canada, hosted at SilverStar Bike Park. The grand finale of this stop took place today with the Rheeder Slopestyle event; a Crankworx-first Women’s FMB Silver Level contest in addition to the Men’s FMB Gold. Red Bull Germany riders Patricia Druwen and Erik Fedko came out victorious taking home gold medals from today’s Rheeder Slopestyle contest. Patricia Druwen, only 16-years old is really making a name for herself with a remarkable 2023 season and setting the bar for her contenders. I think this has been my best season. All…