Saalfelden Leogang in Salzburger Land, Austria, April 29th 2015 – The Austrian mountain bike mekka Saalfelden Leogang is all set to host the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano from June 13th to 14th. During the Out of Bounds Festival (June 11th to 14th), the world’s best downhill racers will fight for points on the legendary “Speedster” track, in their pursuit of the world cup title. For further entertainment there will be lots of side events and the tenth edition of 26TRIX, a prime Gold level FMB World Tour event. Manon Carpenter Saalfelden Leogang will host mountain bike’s…
Author: Tomas
I often find the offseason comes and goes really fast! This year even more so with an earlier round landing in our home land for once! The offseason was a time warp blur for me. I had a lot going on as usual. Tory, Luca and I jumped straight into moving towns from Christchurch to Blenheim. This is where mountain biking first started for me as I grew up in The Malborough Regine, so this really is coming home! I had a lot of work finishing our house with a few weeks off the bike, and these turned into long…
The first stop of the European Enduro Series 2015 kicked off in Punta Ala, Italy, today. Michal Prokop (CZE) and Valentina Macheda (ITA) were way out in front of their competitors on the dusty stages of Tuscany. After a hard and challenging prologue, the first stop of the European Enduro Series 2015 kicked off with an exhausting and tough race. In four stages the riders had to scoop all their technical and physical skills to compete and survive in the beautiful scenery of Tuscany. All riders tried their best on the dusty trails of Tuscany, but Valentina Macheda (ITA) and…
The intended use of ION’s new top-of-the-line knee protectors K_CAP & K_CAP_SELECT is Downhill riding at max speed – and with maximum protection. To ensure both ION brings together two key features: Feature one helps you to gain unrivalled acceleration when pedalling. Feature two wards off something worse when you exaggerate… The K_CAP_SELECT is the premium version of the Eurobike Award winning K_PACT_SELECT, adding a removable semi-hard knee cap for improved crash and sliding characteristics. This cap is made of polyurethane and can be replaced by releasing the Velcro underneath. Just in case the protector has to face more runs…
Munich, April 22nd 2015 – The sun is rising once again from the winter’s depths. From the first tracks in the still dampened dirt of early spring, until the days of the last barbecue in October – freeriders from near and far can enjoy trail trippin’ across Europe once again with the GraVity Card. In this season, the GraVity Card welcomes the two new members Jasná and Lenzerheide. Due to its current closing, the Bikepark Pohorje in Maribor for now will not be part of the GraVity Card family. With even more developments and fine tunings, the member bike parks…
Salzburger Land, Austria, April 15th 2015 – Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Do you enjoy adventures? Are you a mountain biker? If you tick the boxes then the Salzburger Land season card, starting from May 14th, is the perfect fit for you. With a single pass, you can make the most of Austria’s glorious alpine regions, Saalfelden Leogang, Saalbach Hinterglemm and Kitzsteinhorn in Zell am See-Kaprun. Each resort has a bike park equipped for riders of all ages and skill levels. A single trip to the region could turn out to be your summer highlight this year. Kitzsteinhorn Do you…
That’s a wrap! The 10th edition of the Vienna Air King is done and dusted. A weekend in the sun at Vienna’s Rathausplatz was topped off by the awesome dirt jump contest. Crazy airtime, up to 9 meters high, gave the world’s best athletes enough time to throw down their gnarliest tricks. Vienna Air King 2015 podium
Vienna (AUT), April 12th 2015 – Nicholi Rogatkin becomes the first ever rider to win VIENNA AIR KING and the Panasonic Best Trick Competition. Thomas Genon joins him on the podium for the second time this season and pre-qualifier, Max Fredriksson proves his worth on the dirt to land in 3rd. Nicholi’s glory weekend began with an awesome win at the best trick jam session thanks to a massive backflip-360. 1st – Nicholi Rogatkin That’s a wrap! The 10th edition of the VIENNA AIR KING is done and dusted. A weekend in the sun at Vienna’s Rathausplatz was topped off…
Saalfelden Leogang in Salzburger Land, Austria, April 9th 2015 – The Out of Bounds Festival from June 11th to 14th will turn Saalfelden Leogang into a hot spot for mountain bike fans with the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup and the tenth edition of 26TRIX. Out Of Bounds is all about defying the norms and going bigger and faster than before. This weekend in June has played host to legendary moments, like Aaron Gwin’s bare rim run down the “Speedster” track and Antoine Bizet’s double backflip nohand on Bikepark Leogang’s 26TRIX course. So if you enjoy being in the…
Here it is, EPISODE 1 of the bangers tour: A mountain bike freeride series where we cruise throughout europe in a huge tour bus stopping at the best riding spots we can find as well as doing other rad sports. In this episode we cross over into france and hit some awesome riding spots, play on pit bikes, trampolines and 4×4’s then head off into Spain. This episode features Daryl Brown, Matt Jones, Tom Cardy, Sam Pilgrim, Yannick Granieri, Louis Reboul plus more. Filmed/Edited by: Chris Seager of aspect media.
Salzburg (AUT), April 7, 2015 – The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano is back – bigger and faster than ever before. More teams, more nations and of course, more action. The downhill and cross-country spectacles will provide a thrilling new season, and Red Bull TV will take you right into the heart of it! Who will climb to the top, who will slip up? Red Bull TV will deliver 19 broadcasts from nine countries across two continents, live to your favorite device, wherever you may be. Each edge-of-your-seat broadcast will be hosted by the legendary Rob Warner…
Saalfelden Leogang in Salzburger Land, Austria, April 2nd 2015 – Bikers are looking forward to the start of the new season and with that, an action packed event calendar at one of Europe’s bike-meccas, Saalfelden Leogang. No matter if downhill action or exhausting uphill races – from May until September, the downhill tracks as well as the enduro trails and the bike park again guarantee a lot of fun. On May 14th, Bikepark Leogang will open its doors after the winter break. Once again, GraVity Card holders will be able to get unlimited access to the Bikepark all season. As…
Founded in 1982, WTB was formed in the birthplace of mountain biking to design better bicycle products. Renowned for saddles, tires, rims, and grips, this rider-driven company continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible through an unrelenting spirit of innovation and passion for two-wheeled adventure. The Breakout The Breakout tread pattern is composed of square and oval shaped blocks in a medium, consistent pitch with a linear line of large side knobs designed to be fast rolling for medium conditions. “The new Breakout tire really compliments WTB’s line of tires fitting in between the Trail Boss and Vigilante tread…
ROTORUA, New Zealand, March 29, 2015—Brett RHEEDER will be the first man capable of winning the new Triple Crown of Slopestyle and earning the $50,000 prize pot on the line for winning all three Crankworx events. Clocking an unmatchable first run on a course with nine trickable features—which levelled many a rider, including the dominant force in Slopestyle, Brandon SEMENUK—Rheeder turned his second run into a victory lap, bringing friend and fellow Canadian Logan Peat along for the ride. “I feel amazing. I don’t think anyone expected to land the runs, due to the conditions of today’s course. But just…