At Black Hole Enduro, round four of SloEnduro season, Austrian Petra Bernhardt and local Vid Peršak take strong victories and both move to second in standings. In round four of SloEnduro, the Slovenian international mountain bike enduro series, taking place in Ravne na Koroškem and Jamnica in Koroška region in Northern Slovenia, Austrian Petra Bernhardt (RC Gravity Eagles) and local youngster Vid Peršak (Gaes Orbea Enduro Crew) took convincing wins in hot conditions on dusty trails. The race, part of the 9-day Black Hole Bike Fest, started Friday night with downtown prologue in Ravne where Petra was fastest, accompanied by…
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After extending the field for the final from 16 to 20 athletes, the event organizers could be happy with the decision right from the beginning. Emil Johansson (SWE) kicked-off the final with the first run scoring a huge 82.6 and setting the bar for the competition. None of the following athletes were able to send a better run until the 19th rider dropped in: Nicholi Rogatkin. The American sent huge trick combinations including a fastplant 360 from the step down and his signature “first-run-cashroll” to score 92.3. Trick-machine Rogatkin lead into Run 2 ahead of Johansson and Max Mey from…
Jared Graves (Specialized) and Cecile Ravanel (Commencal Vallnord Enduro Racing Team) won the fifth round of the Enduro World Series the Yeti Cycles Big Mountain Enduro presented by Shimano in convincing style. Racing under a hot Colorado sun at an elevation of 10,000 feet is no mean feat, but Graves and Ravanel made it look effortless as they dominated their respective fields. Neither had much time to take in the stunning views of the iconic Aspen Snowmass region, as they were too busy putting significant time into their competitors. In the women’s race Cecile showed her intentions right from the…
The second half of SloEnduro series starts with the Black Hole Enduro event. Hot weekend on trails of Koroška ahead. July 27th 2016 – SloEnduro, the regional mountain bike enduro series, continues this weekend with fourth race out of the total six. It is time for the Black Hole Enduro, part of Black Hole Bike Fest in Mežica Valley in the region of Koroška near the border with Austria. After Enduro 3 Camini in San Dorligo della Vale, Enduro Cerkno and Soča Enduro in Bovec the series returns to another classic venue. Black Hole Enduro has been voted the best…
The Enduro World Series crosses the Atlantic this week to Aspen-Snowmass for the Yeti Cycles Big Mountain Enduro presented by Shimano. The first North American race of the year will take place amongst some of the USA’s highest mountains in the iconic Aspen-Snowmass resort in Colorado. The 450 riders will face six stages over two days of racing, all at a lung busting altitude of 10,000 feet. The resort’s chairlifts mean riders don’t face too much in the way of climbing at just 1700 feet – but the elevation means even a modest climb can be brutal. But with 15,000…
Saalfelden Leogang in Salzburger Land, Austria, July 27th 2016 – Don’t worry, be happy, gravity-fans! There is still more than enough action coming up in the second half of the bike season. The “Biketember Festival” will take place from September 16th to 18th and offers many more MTB activities for all downhillers, enduro riders and cross-country specialists. Bike rookies will also be able to join the fun. Mountain bike enthusiasts from all over Europe will be travelling to Saalfelden Leogang for the third edition of the “Biketember Fesitival”. The athletes will be showing off their skills, battling for points and…
Peter Henke loves riding his home spot! His latest video clip demonstrates what he is made of. Pete performs his best tricks and jumps on his home turf near the German river Rhine and flies through the air with his bike. Sit back and enjoy emotional shots, banger tricks and insights into Pete’s home spot: The clip was made in collaboration with filmmaker Daniel Böck and was shot over a few days at Pete’s riding compound. Peter Henke: Here, I have evolved into the athlete I am today. The compound is my second home; this is why the clip is…
The fifth round of the iXS European Downhill Cup 2016 is in the books and the stage has been set for the final round in Leogang. This weekend David Trummer and Carina Cappellari clearly dominated the field of 200 riders from 27 different nations. Faustin Figaret This season the iXS European series made its way to Les Deux Alpes for the third time already. Over the last years Les Deux Alpes has been established as one of the most popular venues of the different iXS Cups and even though the European version of the Crankworx Festival has moved on to…
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, Austria, July 18th 2016 – It’s always great to ride in mixed groups. However every now and then there comes a moment, when girls get fed up with chasing the boys. Not because they can’t keep up, but because they would like to spend some time to work on certain techniques or choosing different lines, to improve their times and riding experience. The “Women’s Workshops” have been introduced to Bikepark Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis by UCI Masters Downhill World Champion Alice Kühne for those, who are not only looking for loads of fun, but also want to improve their skills. There are…
The La Thuile Enduro World Series powered by SRAM proved epic in every way; big mountains, big crashes and big wins for the unstoppable Richie Rude and Cecile Ravanel. The Italian Alps provided the perfect backdrop for the fourth stop of the series, as 400 riders raced their way around the Aosta Valley amongst the impressive mountains that flank Mont Blanc. Jared Graves The tone of the race was set early on Saturday, as Cecile (Commencal Vallnord Enduro Team) and Richie (Yeti Fox Shox) smashed the competition by each winning all three of the day’s stages. In the men’s race…
Megavalanche 2016 is in the books! The 3,330 meters high biking marathon was an epic one this year, with many an experienced rider bombing down the glacier face from the Alpe d’Huez to the Allemont finish line 2,600 meters below. Relive the madness of the longest downhill race in the world in this video.
The Enduro World Series is delighted to reveal its 2017 race calendar as it continues its mission to uncover the world’s best riding destinations. The new season, the series’ fifth, will feature eight rounds across three continents, with the addition of three completely new and exciting venues. March will see the first competition of the year head back to familiar territory of Rotorua, in the North Island of New Zealand. Part of the Crankworx World Tour, riders competing in the Giant Toa Enduro will get the chance to once more explore this magical land filled with smoking geysers, lush rainforest…
St. Valentin, South Tyrol (ITA), July 13th, 2016 – An epic new location in Reschenpass in South Tyrol, Italy, and an innovative freeride and dirt jump course, promises an exciting 6th Suzuki Nine Knights MTB. The “FOCUS Become a Knight” video contest launches the search for fresh talent to join Nicholi Rogatkin (USA), Szymon Godziek (POL), Antoine Bizet (FRA), Sam Pilgrim (GBR) and Martin Söderström (SWE) and many more for the week-long supersession running from the 5th to the 10th of September, 2016. New Location & Course Design The Suzuki Nine Knights team are happy to have Brit Sam Reynolds…
The Enduro World Series (EWS) heads to the Italian Alps this weekend for the fourth round of the season, the La Thuile Enduro World Series Powered by SRAM. Nestled beneath the slopes of Mont Blanc, Europe’s most iconic peak, La Thuile proved an instant hit with riders when it hosted an EWS back in July 2014. Featuring long, natural trails that wind their way down ancient Alpine passes, the 400 riders competing this weekend are in for an incredible two days of racing. Anneke Beerten, Enduro World Series La Thuile 2014 As in 2014, many of the race’s six stages…