It is especially the inner values that count – not only with sushi. Thus, ION decided to bring these inner values to outside: the all-new Ledge gloves feature an inside-out seam construction at the fingers. Called Maki_Seams this detail makes for most direct feel of the grips/bar and identify the Ledge as a great companion in gravity riding. Moreover, these gloves score with a single piece palm layer to provide great fit without creasing especially when you clench the fist around the bar. This also results from a strongly pre-curved inner hand fit. Despite the fact that the Ledge is…
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ROTORUA, New Zealand, March 27, 2015— On a course running fast after a week of mixed conditions, Frenchman Loic BRUNI crushed the field in the Crankworx Rotorua Downhill presented by iXS, besting the field by over two seconds. Ripping through the Redwoods of Skyline Rotorua Gravity Park 13 runs before BRUNI, Eliot JACKSON’S time of 2:53.16 appeared to be the time to beat, holding strong for the bulk of the race, until Bruni hit the start line with only four more riders to go. Loic Bruni “I felt in a really good mood all day and to win here is…
ROTORUA, NZ, March 26, 2015 –The giant Swede, Martin Soderstrom, has walked away with a huge personal victory, returning from back-to-back injuries for the win in the Mons Royale Dual Speed and Style at Crankworx Rotorua. “I had some really bad luck with injuries, so it’s such a good feeling to be back on top and riding with all my friends again,” said Soderstrom, who beat out Adrien Loron (FRA) in a neck-and-neck final round. Loron was targeting the speed aspect of the duelling discipline throughout, choosing to consistently try and pin it across the line first, over pulling the…
It’s just a few months since Tracy Moseley and Jared Graves were crowned the 2014 Enduro World Champions in Italy – and now the search to find their successors begins on the other side of the world in New Zealand. Chris Ball Round one of the Enduro World Series has landed in Rotorua and the action at Giant Toa Enduro looks set to be as explosive as its start line at the Pohutu Geyser – with no less than 15 World Champions from across cycling taking part. Saturday’s race will feature some of the biggest names in enduro, including; Jerome…
Rotorua, New Zealand, March 23– One explosive week of mountain biking is about to unfold in Rotorua, New Zealand, where the first round of the Crankworx World Tour sets the stage for a year of heady competition. Launching the three-stop tour in the volcanic region of New Zealand known for its boiling mud and “dirt gold,” the inaugural Crankworx Rotorua will blaze a new trail for Crankworx, stepping up competition with the first stage of the new Crankworx Series titles, laying the foundation for the King and Queen of the Crankworx World Tour and determining which Slopestyle rider has the…
Munich, March 24th 2015 – In 2014 the new kid on the block, Nicholi Rogatkin from Boston (USA), created ripples in the FMB World Tour scene – this year, he is pre-qualified for the FMB Diamond Series and ready to make waves. Riding with the support of new partners, in 2015 we could be witness to another rider joining the ranks of the top dawgs on the scene. Nicholi at Masters of Dirt 2015 Last year took mountain bike slopestyle to a whole new level. Athletes were dropping new tricks left, right and centre. Nicholi Rogatkin was one of these…
Munich, March 24th 2015 – So much good news! The winter season is being cut short with an all new Diamond stop kick starting the season in Rotorua, New Zealand, this weekend. The quest for a new FMB World Champion is about to begin and Crankworx Rotorua is the first of five FMB Diamond Series events. You can watch the action live on Redbull.com/bike and fmbworldtour.com on Sunday, March 29th from 0:30am to 4:00am (CEST). Take a look at the event trailer here: The slate has been wiped clean and the riders are about to begin their quest for the…
Here is a helmet cam filmed on my Drift Innovation, Stealth, helmet cam. San Romolo is know for its gnarly DH track, and it is exactly that right now! Rough and really good for testing. I was out there testing with Marzocchi. Have a look at this video!
Vienna, March 17th 2015 – For the last ten years, the world’s elite mountain bike dirt jumpers have been gathering at Vienna’s town hall square for the VIENNA AIR KING. This year, the top dawgs are back from April 10th to 12th as the FMB World Tour Silver event celebrates its 10th anniversary. Brett Rheeder (CAN) has two consecutive victories under his belt and will be riding for a third. Dirt jump maestro, Sam Pilgrim (GBR) is a top rival in the line up, but the competition does not stop there. Gemma Corbera will also be the first girl to…
Red Bull Riders Martin Soderstrom and Anton Thelander brought their A+ game to Woodward West for a couple of days. Together, they were able to post up a few crazy lines, gaps and transfers throughout all camp facilities. Whether they were in the 54,000 Sq’ Hangar, The Roaster Coaster, or the Dirt Jumps, Sebastian Smith of @sebastian_visuals was able to capture all of the action.
Munich, March 3rd 2015 – Danny MacAskill’s wild ride on the Isle of Skye went viral on YouTube and has rewarded him with a second nomination for the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award. In just two weeks after the release of the Scotsman’s latest video clip “The Ridge”, it quickly reached over 20 million views and now sits at over 30 million views. In an interview Danny MacAskill admits: “I never had any expectations of those kind of figures.” Danny, who was also nominated in 2010, is once again on the shortlist with six other outstanding athletes:…
Munich, February 25th 2015 – Last year was the debut of the FMB Diamond Series, comprising of the five biggest events around the world. Brandon Semenuk took his third FMB World Championship title last year, but riders like Brett Rheeder, Anthony Messere and Thomas Genon were close behind. Now, a new season is on the horizon and it’s time for the 2015 battle to commence. Alongside the renowned Diamond events, Crankworx Whistler Slopestyle (CAN) and Red Bull Rampage (USA), three more contests, Crankworx Rotorua (NZL), Swatch Prime Line Munich (GER) and Crankworx Les 2 Alpes (FRA) are all on the…
WHISTLER, BC Feb. 19, 2015 – New year, new challenges, new game-changer for gravity-fed mountain biking The winners of the Pinkbike 2014 Game Changer of the Year Award are ready to shake up gravity mountain biking with the launch of the Crankworx World Tour. In August, Crankworx Events Inc. announced it would add a third location to its global brand, opening the door for the 12-year-old festival to become a three-stop world tour staged in Rotorua, New Zealand, Les Deux Alpes, France and its Canadian hometown of Whistler, B.C. Several disciplines within the tour will now hold Crankworx Series titles,…
Many believe that all New Caledonia is about is great beaches and turquoise water. In this COMMENCAL Insiders episode, Pierre-Edouard Ferry shows us that it is also possible to have good times on a bike too whether it’s downhill, enduro and now pump track sessions too. We wanted to know a little more about the islands potential but also the potential importance of PEF’s pump track and his other projects in this area of expertise. Of course, a video and interview were a must! – So PEF, how was New Caledonia? This was the first time you’ve visited the island.…