Friedrichshafen, Germany – Wide, wider, widest: Is this the trend that will shape bikes in 2017? Plus sizes, not just in tires but also for other bike components, are already in style this year in the biking scene. But apparently it just won’t be enough width. Working towards an unprecedented 36 gears may be part of the craze. In any case, bike experts are already certain that the 12th sprocket is on the way. Whether they’re right will become apparent at the next Eurobike, from August 31 to September 04, 2016. Photo credit: WTB The appearance of tires in the…
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The Enduro World Series is about to start the 2016 season in style, all the way from the Patagonian coastline of Chile. The Montenbaik Enduro World Series race in Corral marks the second time the series has visited South America, but this time the high Andes of Nevados de Chillan have been replaced with coastal hills that will lead the riders all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Combining freshly cut trails with ancient pathways through a region known locally as ‘the cold jungle,’ round one looks set to challenge people’s perceptions of Chilean riding. With the venue only accessible…
ION adds a new longsleeve style to its Traze series and widens the range of relaxed, yet functional Allmountain & Enduro oriented bikewear. The combination of the brand new Tee LS Helix and the Bikeshorts Vertex comes in a sportive design featuring a – typically ION – surf-inspired look. On the functional side, ION‘s Tee LS Helix and the Bikeshorts Vertex are made for the exhausting ups and downs of extended trail rides and the long ascents and descents in the alps: Smart material combinations and the right fit make for a pleasant wearing comfort plus the right climate. ION…
Friedrichshafen – “Try out, experience, celebrate” – the motto of the new Eurobike Festival Days sums up what awaits bike fans old and new alike on the weekend (September 3 and 4, 2016) of the world’s leading bicycle trade show in Friedrichshafen. The event’s newly refined concept, which uses the Festival Days to generate bike enthusiasm among the visiting public in new and diverse ways, is reflected in a new, customized brand image. The new campaign is derived from the Eurobike’s familiar corporate design. Its key visual element shows an illustration of a cyclist breaking through the logo of the…
There had been months of planning going into the trip. Pierre and I had been back and forth, also coordinating with The Chillhouse and their availability. It was like herding cats to be honest. Both of our schedules were congesting quickly, even in the winter season. Finally, a window in January had opened up and with ten days notice we had our dates locked in and scrambled to book flights. I was in the midst of a twenty five hour journey from Vancouver to Indonesia and I couldn’t sleep. Not having the communication with PEF once, I caught my first…
Friedrichshafen, Germany – It’s called the hardest mountain bike race in the world: the Hero Race in South Tyrol, with a length of 86 kilometers (54 miles) and an elevation gain of 4,500 meters (nearly 15,000 feet). As of this year, Südtirol Dolomites Hero is the new tourism partner of the global bike industry’s leading trade fair, the Eurobike, which will take place from August 31 to September 4, 2016. “We’ve gained a strong partner in the Südtirol Dolomites Hero for the next four years. This cooperation enables the Eurobike to do more than just present the latest bike product…
“This is what I wanted, it’s MADE FOR ME!” – Kyle Strait Perhaps you noticed whilst looking at pictures of Kyle Strait at Crankworx in Rotorua, that he was a riding a COMMENCAL bike that’s not even available for sale. Yet! Introducing the new version of the ABSOLUT SX, part of the 2017 range! The request came from Kyle Strait and it was simple, he needed a bike capable of riding 4X, Dual Slalom and Slopestyle. The suspension was developed especially with this bike in mind; it’s very progressive in order to accommodate big impacts. The shape of the progression…
Hey everyone, well there has been some big changes since my last diary. The 2015 season was a roller coaster for me, I had my first win of an EWS round which was a massive high, leading the series was the bonus of my efforts. This was followed with the rock bottom of getting out of the series with my shoulder injury, this happened as quick as the flick of a switch. The season was gone! Photo: Ale Di Lullo The silver lining is, I went back to New Zealand and got organized with a top surgeon who I have…
Sunday, March 13, 2016, Rotorua, New Zealand — The New Zealand fans were going wild as the Crankworx Rotorua Downhill presented by iXS unfolded Sunday afternoon with three top Kiwi riders making a play for a solid home-crowd podium, until Frenchman Loic BRUNI showed up. The victor during the inaugural Crankworx Rotorua downhill last year, Bruni managed two of the Crankworx DH wins in 2015. Standing on the sidelines following his race, he looked at a packed crowd and noted he was thrilled the fans returned for the final day of the festival, after a huge crowd took in the…
March 12, 2016, Rotorua, New Zealand — The man who wrote the book on Slopestyle penned himself a new first, Saturday, as the inaugural winner of the Kelly McGarry Memorial Trophy at Crankworx Rotorua. Brandon SEMENUK’s effortless performance bested even Nicholi ROGATKIN’s groundbreaking 1080, dubbed “The Twister”, on an afternoon no one in the bike community will soon forget. Brandon Semenuk The competition opened with all 18 riders, friends and kids who looked up to Slopestyle’s gentle giant, McGarry, executing a train in his honour, riding back-to-back down the course that will be his legacy. McGarry was both the designer…
Friday, March 11, Rotorua, New Zealand – After many near wins, Tomas LEMOINE (FRA) finally has his first Crankworx gold medal, and five-time pump track queen Jill KINTNER (USA) her redemption, after an epic Rotorua Pump Track Challenge presented by RockShox at Crankworx Rotorua Friday night. Tomas Lemoine: I’m pretty stoked because I’ve wanted this win for so long. I’m always like third, fourth and this time I won. So I’m pretty stoked. It’s like living a dream. A rider from the local pump track, 16-year-old Mahuika spent almost as much time waving to the crowd and smiling for his…
Thursday, March 10, Rotorua, New Zealand – Speed definitely blew style right out of the water in New Zealand, during the Mons Royale Dual Speed and Style at Crankworx Rotorua Thursday, although the first female winner ever awarded in the sport brought her own flare to the track. Tomas Slavik Thursday evening’s race saw Jill KINTNER (USA) top Casey BROWN (CAN) in the inaugural Dual Speed & Style women’s finals; however, it was fourcross dominator Tomas Slavik’s victorious return to Crankworx, which really stole the show. Tomas Slavik: I wasn’t expecting that I could win the race with just speed.…
It’s always incredible to come back to New Zealand. Every summer is better than the one before it and you wonder where it can go next…but Queenstown always has something new going on! Skyline gondola and bike park have a new jump trail and with Crankworx around the corner, there are so many killer riders in town to shred with. Paul and I had a blast making our new edit and hope you all love it…If you get the chance get on a bike/boat/plane or car and get down here ASAP!! – Bernard Kerr, Pivot Factory Racing on the Pivot…
March 9, 2016, Rotorua, New Zealand — Fast trails and a good-time vibe left athletes smiling as they pulled in from a pedal-heavy GIANT Toa Enduro at Crankworx Rotorua, and the whip cranked the crowd into a frenzy to cap the night. Ryan “R-Dog” Howard Coming into the enduro, GIANT rider Josh CARLSON (AUS) was running strong, however, New Zealand’s Matt Walker proved the unexpected victor late, sealing the deal on the final stage, after placing eighth the year before and following fellow Kiwi, Carl Jones, in the cumulative standings for much of the race. Matt Walker: I was hoping…