Few weeks ago WTB released a new 27.5” tread pattern called the Riddler 2.4 tire during day one of the Subaru Sea Otter Classic bicycle festival. The Riddler 2.4 tire, named after WTB athlete Nathan Riddle, features a densely packed, fast rolling low center tread combined with larger, regressive outside knobs and is intended primarily for rear tire usage. “This tire was born out of a discussion over what makes a good tire line,” stated Jason Moeschler, WTB’s global OEM sales manager and racer for Team WTB. “I showed Nathan [Riddle] what we had mapped out and he liked what…
Author: Tomas
It was almost like offseason again after the Rotorua EWS. Being back at home and training away, days were getting shorter and the change in temperature was turning towards winter. Seeing regular race coverage starting to pop up on the all the social media feeds got me excited to leave NZ and get back to the racing. With an eye on the climate in Ireland I was starting to prepare myself for what could be a muddy race, in similar conditions to the autumn New Zealand I was about to leave. This year is a bit of a special one…
The fourth and unfortunately also the last day of the iXS Dirt Masters Festival completely focused on the iXS German Downhill Cup. In their final runs, Nick Beer and Kim Schwemmer were the fastest riders of their respective categories and took home the title. Once more the iXS Dirt Masters Festival says farewell to riders and visitors, as the good weather also already did earlier today. Light rain accompanied the riders throughout the whole day and turned the rather dusty track into a slippery mess, at least those parts outside the forest. But the conditions made the race even more…
The Chain Reaction Cycles Emerald Enduro in Ireland will go down in history as one of the most exciting races the sport has ever seen – and with good reason. Thousands upon thousands of fans took to Carrick Mountain with one desire – to see their fellow countryman Greg Callaghan lift the trophy. And he didn’t disappoint. The Cube Action Team rider’s day read like something of a fairytale – his first ever win on home soil in front of a huge home crowd. And what a crowd it was – this race was dubbed the ‘social enduro’ and with…
The third day of the iXS Dirt Masters Festival was probably the most exciting one. The timetable was extremely packed with the BikeUnit Fourcross Rumble and the seeding of the iXS German Downhill Cup, as well as the Slopestyle contest and last but not least the Red Bull Berm Burners. The third day of the festival is over and the weather definitely seems to be on our side this year: today the sun lured hundreds of visitors to the bike park’s different contests and the expo area. At the downhill track the seeding of the German Dowhnill Cup started right…
The second day in Winterberg included the Warsteiner Whip Offs, the amateur Slopestyle contest, some first training sessions for the iXS German Downhill Cup and the qualifying of the Bikeunit 4X Rumble and the Red Bull Berm Burners. That was some busy timetable! Today the sun was shining nearly as bright as yesterday – perfect conditions for the second of four exciting days at the iXS Dirt Masters Festival 2015. More than 500 riders from 18 nations practiced their skills on the short, but demanding downhill track. Due to the perfect mixture of sunny weather, motivated riders and festival atmosphere,…
The sun is shining bright right on time for a wonderful Whitsun weekend and we are celebrating the ninth season of the iXS Dirt Masters, Europe’s biggest mountain bike gravity festival. More than 1000 riders, more than 100 brands and thousands of visitors are ready for an incredible weekend filled with both sports and parties. A first look at the weekend’s timetable already promises some high-class action: TSG Cash for Tricks, Slopestyle, Warsteiner Whip Offs, combined with some high-speed Fourcross and breathtaking Downhill races just call for a highlight of the season! Can you feel it pushing up your heartbeat…
Get ready, mark the weekend of June 20, 2015 in your calendar! For the first time ever, the new discipline of European Enduro riding will be holding a championship and recognizing the best in the sport! Riders from 20 European countries will be gathering in Kirchberg in the Tyrolean Unterland (east of Innsbruck) to compete for the title, an event that promises to draw the best riders, a large crowd, and mix them in an amazing weekend. Who will win the first Enduro European Championships and be the first Enduro European Champion in history? Registration for the Championships is now…
It was the first time for Kranjska Gora to host a race of the iXS European Downhill Cup, but it seemed to be a perfect fit! In the end, Johannes Fischbach und Carina Cappellari dominated the field of more than 400 riders from 24 different countries. Actually the first EDC race of the season was scheduled to take place in Maribor. However, after some organizational and economic problems, a worthy substitute for the all-time venue had to be found very quickly. Fortunately, Kranjska Gora presented itself as the perfect fit for a downhill race. Up to now, it was mostly…
Saalfelden Leogang in Salzburger Land, Austria, May 13th 2015 – Since 2006 the worlds’ best riders have traveled to Bikepark Leogang to throw down their biggest tricks on the 26TRIX course. Over the years, spectators have seen numerous trick debuts, which have progressed the sport. In 2015, this FMB Gold Event will take place for the tenth time. To celebrate this occasion let’s check out the ten best moments: Out of nowhere, two Spanish brothers appeared in Leogang in 2006 and made it straight into the ranks of the top elite. The younger one, Andreu Lacondeguy stood out with outstanding…
Finally, the day has come: next weekend the first race of the iXS European Downhill Cup will lure the European downhill elite to Kranjska Gora (Slovenia). More than 450 riders from 24 different nations will attend the race and among them will be some of the biggest names of the scene. It will be the eighth season for the iXS European Downhill Cup and it definitely belongs to the most important series, right after the World Cup itself. The huge numbers of riders and visitors are a clear indicator for the incredible attention the Cup gained during these past years.…
Swatch shot out of the gate more than 30 years ago, already a huge fan of action sports, and roars into Munich for the second edition of Swatch Prime Line, the headline event at the Munich Mash weekend June 26th-28th 2015. Set for Saturday June 27th at the Bavarian capital’s famed Olympia Park, Swatch Prime Line features today’s top performers in Mountain Bike Slopestyle. Challenging riders to deliver the best, most reckless and most fluent line over the course – the PRIME LINE – the action & thrill-packed event has been upgraded this year to Diamond Series status – the…
Salzburger Land, Austria, May 11th, 2015 – If you are looking forward to getting back behind bars then start your season in Saalfelden Leogang at Austria’s leading bikepark. From May 14th Bikepark Leogang will officially open its doors and welcome mountain bikers for the 2015 season. To celebrate, bikers will receive a 15% discount on all day tickets during the opening weekend. Right out the gate, Bikepark Leogang gives you the chance to start the season right. Receive a 15% discount on all daily tickets during the opening weekend. Riders looking for a high dose of adrenaline can go for…
The first round of 2015’s Bluegrass Enduro Tour kicks off this weekend in what looks like a very snowy Glencoe. The world’s only international ‘blind‘ racing event, the race is a real challenge for any rider, snow or not. With no practice or opportunity to walk the course, the Bluegrass Enduro Tour takes the discipline back to its grass roots allowing riders to put their skills and intuition to the ultimate test. Entry to the race includes a £1 donation to the Qhubeka charity program, with every £1 donated matched by sponsors MET. Part of the World Bicycle Relief in…