It’s been some years since I’ve been in Snowmass Colorado. I raced here during my DH days and always enjoyed the atmosphere and style of course. Fast wide open, usually dusty and high altitude make it an interesting race. Because I’ve been at home in NZ leading up to this race I had to prepare a bit different to how I would if I was overseas. It’s winter in NZ and with cold temperatures I did some heat training which involved extra layers on my rides and sauna sessions after my gym to help adjust to more summer like conditions…
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The Colorado Freeride Festival saw an insane trick level at this year’s FMB Gold Event in Trestle Bike Park. With perfect weather conditions on “Slopestyle Sunday” it was all about who was going to get the win and the two FMB Wildcards for Red Bull Joyride @ Crankworx Whistler. Nicholi Rogatkin (USA) was able to take advantage of the pristine conditions and get his first ever win at the Colorado Freeride Festival. The American was followed by Josh Hult (USA), who also grabbed one of the two available FMB Wildcards. Max Fredriksson (SWE), who put on a solid show at…
Round six of the Enduro World Series, the Yeti Cycles Big Mountain Enduro presented by Shimano Aspen Snowmass, will go down as one of the closest fought races in EWS history. Sam Hill After four stages and almost 70 km of trail, Jared Graves (Specialized Racing) led Sam Hill (Chain Reaction Cycles Mavic) by just 0:00.32, but in the end the race no one could hold off Hill as he claimed the last two stages to win the race. Martin Maes (GT Factory Racing) fought back to take second place, with Graves finishing in third. Hill now leads the series…
The Mountain Park of Livigno (Italy) keeps developing its mtb trail-net. Now it’s time for an irregular and rocky trail dedicated to the free souls. Saturday, July 29 is the opening day of a new MTB trail: Enduro. It’s a rocky trail which name expresses its very essence. The trail includes some steep parts and technical sections, and a sequence of stone steps. Once again, bikers will not lack stunning scenery: the trail follows a mountain ridge offering a vertical view right on the village of Livigno. Enduro is recommended for expert bikers riding full-suspension all-mountain and, of course, enduro…
The second but last race of the iXS European Downhill Cup 2017 is in the books. 250 riders from 24 different nations fought for the title and some important points for their rankings in Spicak this weekend and at the end of the day Rastislav Baranek and Sandra Rübesam succeeded. Although it is only just July the iXS European Downhill Cup 2017 is already closing in on its last round. The fourth of five races took the riders to Spicak in the Czech Republic this weekend. The small bike park in the heart of the Bohemian Forest is well-known and…
The greatest mountain bike happening of the year will be going down, as the fifth edition of Red Bull District Ride showcases the greatest talents and biggest tricks in Nuremberg on September 1-2. The gnarliest urban slopestyle event hopes to break the spectator record which lies at 70,000 and the old town of the German city will set the stage for trick combinations, which have never been seen before. The legendary event has become one of the most iconic in the world of mountain biking and went through a sensational development since the premiere in 2005. Red Bull District Ride…
The bike has turned 200 years old this year and the two-wheeler has come a long way since back then: having started out as a means of transportation in the simplest sense, bikes have developed into high-end machines, that enable you to speed down the mountain side. The mountain biking trend has been picking up speed for a while now and with it the opportunities for female gravity enthusiasts as well. Over 80 ladies travelled to Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis for the “MOUNTAINBIKE Women’s Camp” to send it on the trails in the bike park. We spoke to Nina Schwab from Vienna about…
The bike and holiday region Saalfelden Leogang, Salzburger Land, Austria, has plenty in store: Demanding freeride trails, long bike tours with or without your family, a relaxed e-bike tour or adrenaline-pumping downhill action in Bikepark Leogang –everybody will get his or her money’s worth in Saalfelden Leogang. Versatile Routes and Expert Service No matter if you prefer short and easy or long and difficult tours, tricky single and flow trails or the adrenaline-fuelled downhill runs – the bike region Saalfelden Leogang is perfect for advanced cyclists as well as for beginners. The Pinzgau region offers 720 kilometers of mountain bike…
Sam Pilgrim: I traveled for 3 weeks with my bike to discover iconic places, remote trails and sick riding spots across Europe. Escaping from the rainy United Kingdom with the ferry to France, from Paris to finale ligura to Milan up to Lake Como, crossing Switzerland into the Olympic Park in Munich and then heading back to France through Belgium. This was so much fun to produce and was a truly awesome experience, with some great stories and riding along the way! — Filmer: Joe Simkins Music: Heirsofzigardy – Pablo Sanguel heirsofzigardy.com Sam Pilgrim’s fanpage: facebook.com/sampilgrimfanpage The Euro Loop: instagram.com/swatchandsports
I think this could quite possibly be the year of all wet races for the EWS! Arriving into the south of France expecting to be arriving into summer and dusty hot trails, Mother Nature would have other plans for us! Millau would be a mixture of steep rocky trails with typical corners you need to nose pivot around. You see a lot of these in the south of France. Physical stages and physical liaisons would also be on the menu. It would be another super battle for both body and bike. With the rain coming in we were going to…
This time, the NS Bikes Factory Racing team takes you on a journey throughout Austria as the UCI MTB World Cup makes a stop in Leogang and the boys get sideways in Innsbruck for Crankworx. Sit back and enjoy! — Video and photos by Gzela.eu
The Prone was one of our favorite projects of this season. The versatile frame that would be a perfect base for an everyday trail allrounder. Prones are designed in line with the modern trends: they’re low, long and slack. We decided to differentiate the geometry of 2 wheel sizes models: the 29″ with more “pedal friendly” geometry, a bit less aggressive than its smaller brother on 27.5″ hoops, which is designed for more heavy duty use (for example with longer travel forks). But don’t think that bigger wheeler can’t be used as a proper trail shredder! This frame is really…
Stamina is always a factor in the Swiss resort of Lenzerheide, but coming just a week after another double – the sixth round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Presented by Shimano in Vallnord, Andorra – round seven on July 8-9 will be an especially brutal endurance test for both XCO and DHI riders. Nonetheless, the venue known as the Alpine Oasis is beloved by athletes and fans, with 300 kilometers of marked mountain bike trails and a crystal-clear lake at the finish area, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Swiss Alps. Lenzerheide not only kicks off…
Riders at the Enduro World Series once more faced down a weekend of wild weather and even wilder racing, this time at the Natural Games Millau EWS driven by URGE bp in France. Already a big two days in the saddle at 88km in total, brutal weather further tested riders as they struggled to stay upright in some of the most difficult conditions of the year to date. And that’s saying something. Adrien Dailly However, the French offered a masterclass in riding in the rain – with Cecile Ravanel (Commencal Vallnord Enduro Racing Team) and Adrien Dailly (Lapierre) stamping their…