Starting off international competition season in commanding fashion, Casey Brown (CAN) takes a big win today in the first event of Crankworx Rotorua, winning all six stages of the Giant Toa Enduro presented by CamelBak in the Pro Women’s category. Casey Brown But while decisive, over two minutes faster than second place finisher Ronja Hill-Wright (AUS), the win was no easy feat. Brown rode Stage Five (aptly named Te Ahi Manawa, which translates to “Fire Heart”) blind, then finished her day with some added spice on the final stage. Casey Brown: I love racing without really knowing what’s coming up.…
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One day from the start gate, the most difficult competition in mountain biking is about to kick off for another year. Taking the battle to the next level, 2018 will see the crowning of a Royal Family of the Crankworx World Tour. As in past years, the King and Queen will be named at the end of the season. They’ll each receive $20,000 CAD for their efforts, while for the first time the second place overall riders will receive $10,000 CAD each, and third overall will each receive $5,000 CAD. Crankworx Rotorua 2017 – Vaea Verbeeck Other changes for this…
Even though there is long and successful cyclocross history in my native land of Czechia, the gravel community is still being born here. Until recently it was the same with me. The only experience with dropbars I’ve had yet was on my road speed machine. Only this winter I found out how much fun I can have with my new cyclocross/gravel bike! Finally, I can work on my fitness in the winter and yet have fun too. Is the cyclocross an ideal solution for a gravity mountain biker how to survive long and boring off-season with fresh mind and even…
Here is the list of athletes that will be rocking our neck braces, and/or protection gear, apparel and helmets in 2018.
With the 2018 season just weeks away, the Enduro World Series (EWS) is delighted to announce the 30 teams competing for the coveted team championship this year. It’s been a busy off-season, with plenty of changes to some of the biggest brands and some new teams entering the arena keen to make their mark on the year ahead. Sam Hill, EWS Finale Ligure 2017 This year’s Platinum EWS teams are Chain Reaction Cycles Mavic, Cube Action Team, Santa Cruz SRAM and Specialized. Chain Reaction Cycles Mavic will welcome Irish rider Kelan Grant alongside reigning World Champion Sam Hill and Elliott…
It certainly feels like it’s been a long winter this year… The yearning for perfectly shaped trails, stunning mountain views and getting out there to ride with buddies is huge! Mountain bike rookies and families still have to be patient until the doors to Bikepark Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis open on June 8, but the new clip with Jackson Goldstone, “Day out with Dad”, may provide some relief and certainly create some stoke for the new season ahead. Jackson heads to the family region of Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis with his dad Ron to have some fun shredding the trails in and around the bike park.…
Following the release of the critically acclaimed feature movie on iTunes in May 2017, Deathgrip is now available to stream worldwide on Netflix. The feature movie puts the defining style of Brendan Fairclough with the progressive filmmaking of Clay Porter. Over 2 years in the making and following its chart-topping release on iTunes, DEATHGRIP can now be experienced through the world’s leading movie and TV streaming service. Photo: Ian Collins DEATHGRIP is a Metis Creative film in association with GoPro. Supported by Scott Sports, LifeProof and Monster Energy. Further support provided by Yakima, Adidas, DMR Bikes, Troy Lee Designs, Deity…
The FMB World Tour is heading into its ninth season and we are looking forward to a banger competition this year. The installment of the Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship (SWC) has also brought a couple of additional changes to the FMB World Tour. Apart from introducing the first preliminary calendar of the new season and the FMB Wildcard Events for the SWC, we will be giving you an update on all the changes that have been made. So let’s dig in! Alex Alanko / photo: Cedric Derodot Preliminary Calendar The FMBA expects over 35 events to be part of…
Experiencing some amazing locations out on the trails and having the best time ever with your mates, that’s what the Down to Earth video series by KS is all about. In this episode, the stunning backdrops of the Provence region provided the KS riders with a stunning range of trails, riding surfaces and landscapes that made their ride truly memorable. 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 available in the market. With several models in the…
One of our favourite bikes of all time – this modern big wheeled trail bike can really do it all. The 130 Plus will take you up and down any mountain with confidence and speed. Don’t be fooled by the “shortness” of it’s travel. It really feels like it has much more than the quoted numbers! For us, this bike is the ultimate solution if you’re after the broadest spectrum of mountain biking. Don’t just believe us – check out the reviews of this sweet ride. NS Bikes Snabb 130 Plus 1 & 2 For 2018 the bikes have been…
The Enduro World Series is excited to announce the relaunch of the biggest team competition in mountain biking – the Trophy of Nations. Taking place on the iconic trails of Finale in September 2019, the Trophy of Nations will be a true celebration of cycling as riders cast aside individual glory in favour of teamwork and national pride. Teamwork, strategy and sportsmanship will be pushed to the limit as riders have to work together in teams of three to race for a combined result. Featuring three categories, the event will pit nation against nation, industry against industry and amateur against…
The sport of Slopestyle mountain biking is entering a new era. The Crankworx World Tour and the Freeride Mountain Bike Association (FMBA) are excited to be launching into the 2018 season in unison. Starting this year there will now be one elite-level series of Slopestyle mountain biking events. The Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship (SWC) will replace the FMB Diamond Series and the Crankworx Slopestyle World Tour. SWC events on the Crankworx World Tour will represent the pinnacle of the sport. Emil Johansson Darren Kinnaird, Crankworx World Tour General Manager: We were running two separate elite series’, and eventually had…
The inventors of the Leatt-Brace® just launched a brand new 3DF 6.0 Knee Guard as part of their 2018 line. It’s purposely-designed to combine the best of both worlds: a classic soft protection construction covered by two hard shell sliders. One main hard shell slider covers the upper shin / kneecap, followed by an additional hard shell slider along the top of the kneecap. Leatt’s 3DF-foam is designed to take care by dampening all the hard knocks, you have in store for it. It has been used within Leatt’s soft protectors for many years. It is said to improve sliding…
The 2018 Enduro World Series (EWS) season may not have started yet, but organisers are already announcing the details of next year’s calendar. The EWS will release 2019’s locations daily, starting today (Monday, February 5th) – including four completely new venues. And first up will be a trip down under to the incredible trails of Rotorua, New Zealand. Cecile Ravanel, Enduro World Series Rotorua 2017 This North Island venue has proved a real hit with riders from across the globe, with many now travelling to the iconic trails of the Whakarewarewa Forest outside of racing for their off-season training. With…