Korbach (GER), September 7th 2015 – You can’t stop this young lady! After winning the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup overall title earlier this season, Rachel Atherton is now (again) wearing the highly coveted rainbow jersey. Last weekend, she once again dominated the mountain and rode to glory. Her GT Factory Racing team-mate Martin Maes claimed second in the Junior DH category, and Julien Absalon also crossed the line in second place in XCO. Oops!… She did it again! Rachel has earned her third Elite rainbow jersey in Vallnord, Andorra and the prestigious World Champion title that comes with…
Author: Tomas
In the scenic landscape of Molveno-Paganella the Germans Markus Reiser and Raphaela Richter are on top of the podium on September 6. Therefore, Reiser extends his lead in the overall ranking and gets into a comfortable position for the last and final stop in Málaga. Once in a row Markus Reiser (GER) from Team Focus wins the fourth stop of the EES 2015 in Molveno-Paganella. Countryman Fabi Scholz and Rudolf Biedermann (SUI) had no chance to fight him for the top of the podium. As Michal Prokop (CZE) finished on 4th place, Markus Reiser extended his lead in the overall…
Livigno (ITA), September 5th, 2015 – The freeride competition wrapped up a week of incredible film and photo shoots at the Suzuki Nine Knights MTB, a day early on Friday 4th of September in Mottolino Fun Mountain in Livigno, Italy. The jam format contest saw two categories of judging, with Italian Diego Caverzasi grabbing the “Castle Section” win, and the “Full Line” title awarded to German ripper Peter Henke. Stirring things up were the young guns who were pushing the boundaries of mountain biking, in particular Nicholi Rogatkin (USA) who nailed a world first cashroll on his DH bike. 18-year…
Saalfelden Leogang in Salzburger Land, Austria, September 2nd 2015 – Every year more and more tourists are discovering the benefits of e-biking. In Saalfelden Leogang, this rewarding past time is accompanied by spectacular scenery and delicious local cuisines. A vast network of charging stations, partner hotels and well-maintained bike paths ensure an unforgettable escape from the concrete jungle. The advantages of e-biking can be enjoyed by everyone: they make cycling easier on leg joints and can make the overall ride less exhausting which allows e-bikers to take in more of the surroundings. The sport is suitable for all ages and…
Munich, September 1st 2015 – Known for his street trials riding and recreationally competing in the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup – nineteen year old Fabio Wibmer has successfully finished a major project in his home region East Tyrol, Austria. As part of the existing Adventurepark Osttirol, the special bike trials center took more than 18 months to complete but the result was worth the wait. The very unique and specially designed Trials Bike Park in the Austrian municipality Ainet is now open for eager riders to develop their skills. To celebrate the opening, Danny MacAskill and his Drop…
The latest addition to the Antidote range is the CarbonJack, it takes everything we have learned developing our DH bikes and injects that into a full carbon enduro package. 160mm travel sits at the higher end of the enduro specific travel range but that gives the rider perfect balance for taking on the timed sections with full on focus. Slack geometry compliments and short rear end and an upright seat tube angle making climbing easy giving you even more energy for the fun bits! We have stuck with our patented FDS suspension platform on the CarbonJack, the properties it was…
The Suzuki Nine Knights week-long super session in Livigno Italy is in full swing. In fact with fantastic weather conditions on Sunday, the invited riders set out on their bikes a day early to check out the course and get familiar with the obstacles at “Il Castello” on Mottolino Fun Mountain. Judging by the trick levels on the “official” kick off day on Monday, the jump start paid off. Szymon Godziek (POL) demonstrated his usual easy style with perfect extensions in his superman double seat grab, Peter Henke (GER) stomped the weeks first double backflip and Torquato “Toto” Testa (ITA)…
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY – August 26, 2015 – WTB unveiled their new complete grip line, named the PadLoc (TM) series, during day one of the 2015 Eurobike international bike trade show. PadLoc grips remove material from the end of traditional mountain bike handlebars, creating an angled end that interfaces directly with the grip system’s integrated subframe, eliminating the ability to slip while also providing comfort through additional rubber. “In order to prevent grip slippage, you have to look closely at where the rotation is occurring,” stated Chris Feucht, WTB’s manager of new product development. “Purely bolting a grip down is not…
Friedrichshafen – 2731 international trade visitors and 788 journalists got to test and experience bike innovations in action at the ninth Eurobike Demo Day on August 25 2015. The parade of innovations from 172 exhibitors and brands, the immediate proximity to the fairgrounds in Friedrichshafen, and last but not least, the summer sun created ideal conditions for the global bike test day. The parade of innovations from 172 exhibitors and brands, the immediate proximity to the fairgrounds in Friedrichshafen, and last but not least the summer sunshine created ideal conditions for the global bike test day. “Demo Day, a combination…
HALIFAX, NS – August 27, 2015 – Imagine, looking over the ledge into the abyss of a dizzying 40ft drop. As your palms grow sweaty, you’re reluctant to get too close as the vertigo kicks in – nerves freeze you in your tracks. But for professional BMX rider Drew Bezanson, his goal is to launch himself from that four-storey ledge and onto a curved wall suspended in mid-air six feet away which will return him safely to where he started. Controlling those nerves and accepting the fear are what set Bezanson apart from the pack, as documented in his latest…
The “Baron 2.4 Projekt” is an extremely grippy, agile and universal enduro race tire with high durability and puncture resistance. During the development period, Continental’s tire engineers optimized the tire tread as well as the size and the structure of the carcass. Its deep-tread, relatively exposed profile is the modification of the BlackChili compound, which has been adjusted to match the needs of enduro and freeride tracks, ensures reliable grip while not comprising the low rolling resistance, even on mud or lose ground. The 2.4″ carcass combines good rolling characteristics with inherent damping without gaining weight. An additional protection layer…
Livigno (ITA), August 24th 2015 – Eurobike, the world’s leading cycling trade show can be a hassle and bustle for the best of us. To break away from the madness, the Italian resort, Livigno is once again hosting Danny MacAskill’s Drop and Roll Tour to Friedrichshafen (GER). The Scottish trials star and his crew will be bringing their tricks and flips to Eurobike for four amazing shows on Friday, August 28th and Saturday, August 29th. So take a break from the jungle and enjoy the shows located behind the main stage between halls B1 and A3! Danny MacAskill is arguably…
Every sport has its heroes. And every type of sport has a large amount of people who feel the same passion as the heroes – but they won‘t ever be recognized. Bikewear and protection brand ION now sets up a program to give them a voice: It is called ‚Make your experience count‘ (or MYEXCO in short) and is addressed to those who are out on their bikes riding every day and in all weathers. With this new program ION wants to collect unfiltered feedback from the bike scene on grassroots level. This feedback will be used in order to…
The Vitus Bikes Gravity Enduro Ireland National Championships headed to the south of the country for the first time this year. The venue was the Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails, a 100km plus trail centre built by Coillte, the Irish Forestry Commission. Riders could be forgiven for thinking they were in for a fairly tame affair but challenging weather conditions and some freshly cut natural sections ensured the racing was close and the adrenaline levels were high! In the Women’s category it was local favourite and shining light of the Munster mountain bike scene, Leah Maunsell (Kona Bikes) who took the…