The 330 places available for the Guebwiller Enduro Tour sold out almost as soon as registration opened last February showing just how much Enduro fans have been looking forward to the penultimate round of the 2014 circuit! Among the favourites battling it out for victory, all eyes were on Nicolas Lau, who had already won at Dabo at the beginning of the season, and Rémy Absalon, winner at Rombach-le-Franc. As for the women, we were looking to the Swiss delegation whose strong team might just be able to question the supremacy of Claire Hassenfratz, winner of the two previous French…
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Saalfelden Leogang, Salzburger Land, Austria, September 23rd, 2014 – The debut of the Biketember Festival was a complete success with over 600 bikers attending this epic 2014 seasons end-off. Three great events were combined to create an exciting season finale for visitors and passionate mountain bikers in Saalfelden Leogang. Cheering spectators lined the tape down the “speedster” track for the final of the iXS European Downhill Cup and younger enthusiasts rocked the Scott Junior Trophy. The hometown crowd had many reasons to be proud as Austrians David Trummer (AUT – RRP Ghost) took the overall win in the SRAM Specialized…
Munich, September 23rd 2014 – After four FMB Diamond Series contests, the most epic freeriding event the world has ever seen is about to determine the new FMB World Tour Champion. The legendary Red Bull Rampage is the ultimate proving ground for the most daring and skilled mountain bike freeriders and for this reason, it is the grand finale of the FMB Diamond Series. The biggest battle will be between Brandon Semenuk and Brett Rheeder for the FMB World Tour title. For Thomas Genon, this is his last chance to jump on to the overall podium. WATCH IT LIVE on…
Munich, September 18th 2014 – The world’s best 24 riders performed an incredible array of mind-blowing tricks to amp up the 62,000 live spectators. For 2 days, Nuremberg’s historic city centre turned into a boiling pot for extreme mountain biking. The crowds witnessed the first ever Tsunami Flip in a MTB contest as well as a head-to-head battle until the last minute. But what’s behind bringing a massive freeride course to the streets of a European metropolis? Who are the people that work so hard to ensure the athletes can throw down those breathtaking tricks? And what do the pros…
Saalfelden Leogang, Salzburger Land, Austria, September 16th, 2014 – After the successful debut last year, the SCOTT Junior Trophy will return to Saalfelden Leogang. On September 21st children aged between 3 and 16 can get a taste of real race experience. Aimed at promoting fun on two wheels, the competition gives young, aspiring racers a chance to prove their skills in Europe’s largest children’s bike park. Of course, their efforts will be rewarded with great prizes and trophies not to mention that irreplaceable feeling of standing on top of the podium. Participants can register until September 18th on biketember.com or…
September 15th 2014 – About 8,000 people found their way to the Uppsala Castle on Saturday afternoon last weekend to see some of the biggest names in freestyle MTB compete at the Martin Söderström Invitational. Under the glorious Swedish sunshine, one by one, the riders dropped in to raise the bar. The spectators were amazed and the riders pumped. The competition had it all: huge tricks, spectacular crashes, and suspense to the last second! See for yourself in the official highlight clip: Hometown wunderkind, 20-year-old Anton Thelander was crowned victorious, his second consecutive win at the Martin Söderström Invitational. Anton…
Livigno (ITA), September 15th 2014 – For three days, Livigno will be dedicated to “fat wheels”, the new frontier of MTB: Fat bikes. Ideal for the upcoming winter conditions, everyone should have a go on these unique bicycles. The FUNNY FAT FESTIVAL program includes bike tests, guided tours, bikepark access, dinner in ‘the hut’ and, of course, lots of fun. Some like it “fat”. These funny looking MTB bikes are exactly that, with their massive tyres, they can conquer terrain that would be impossible on standard sized wheels. Fat tyres are in fact, particularly large, suitable for ripping up the…
KOBLENZ, 9 September 2014 — It was THE urban slopestyle event of the year: last weekend 84,000 spectators gathered in Nuremberg’s historic city centre to witness Red Bull District Ride. For the Canyon Factory Freeride Team this was the chance to show the masses what their sport is all about and why it is so awesome! All three athletes turned out for the contest with great anticipation. Thomas Genon In the end, Thomas Genon placed third with his technical clean run (360 drop, superman seatgrab air, tuck no hand to barspin, flatspin 270, double tailwhip, 270, opposit truckdriver, barspin to…
Munich, September 10th 2014 – Martin Söderström is not only one of the top riders on the FMB World Tour. He’s also got his own signature event. On September 13th “Martin Söderström Invitational” (#MSI) will return with its mix of slopestyle and a thrilling 14 meter (45 foot) road gap big air jump. View the teaser video: This year’s edition will be one of the highlight events during “Kulturnatten”, an annual festival in Uppsala, expected to draw a magnitude of excited spectators to the streets of Söderström’s home town. “To have an event in your hometown is definitely something special;…
Nuremberg, 6 September 2014 – Amazing tricks, top-notch riding and an electrifying atmosphere – the world’s best 24 mountain bike slopestyle athletes put the ancient city of Nuremberg at the pinnacle of action sports during Red Bull District Ride. Over the course of two days, 84,000 fans filled the weaving alley ways in this historic city. On Saturday along, more than 62,000 spectators lined the streets around the hand crafted parcours, designed to push the best riders to their limits. Flowing through the cobbled streets, Canadian Brandon Semenuk linked up the perfect run to seal the victory. Following closely behind,…
Munich, 26 August 2014 – Nuremberg is getting ready! The course set up preparations for Red Bull District Ride on 6 September 2014 are now complete. The rider line-up is also confirmed. The start list includes the world’s best freeriders and slopestylers – from rising young talents like Louis Reboul (FRA) to bike legends such as the triple Red Bull Joyride winner Brandon Semenuk (CAN). They are all eager to throw down their sickest tricks at the last European stop of the FMB Diamond Series in front of the 55,000 spectators. The riders will also battle for crucial points in…
Munich, August 22nd 2014 – No rest for the wicked, as riders head to Bearclaw Invitational for round three of the FMB Diamond Series. Just one week after the incredible Red Bull Joyride, athletes are island hopping over for one of their favourite events of the season. With the FMB Diamond Series ranking heating up and the FMB Factory Team ranking in play – it will not be all fun and games at the Bearclaw Invitational. Graham Agassiz, Bearclaw Invitational 2013 This is when the wheels really start rolling! After two FMB Diamond Series events, the current standings could not…
Saalfelden Leogang in Salzburger Land, Austria, August 21st 2014 – In Saalfelden Leogang the month of September becomes Biketember! To send off the season in epic style, there will be a great get-together for downhill, and enduro riders as well as for young shredders: from September 19th to 21st mountain bike fans can participate in the first ever Biketember Festival featuring a stop of the iXS European Downhill Cup and the final stage of Specialized-SRAM Enduro Series. Proud parents can also cheer on their ambitious kids at the next edition of the SCOTT Junior Trophy. The climate in the Alps…
Munich, 18 August 2014 – Since the announcement of another edition of Red Bull District Ride in Nuremberg, the world’s greatest freeriders are biting their nails, eagerly waiting for the course details. Now, chief-designer Aaron Chase has announced the course overview. On 6 September, a fresh course with five districts, packed with brand new features guarantees to make Red Bull District Ride 2014 the most spectacular edition yet. The titles of the five districts are pretty self-explanatory: Castle Drop, GoPro Upside Down, Amarok Four Pack, PiCK UP! Street Cannon and Big Air. “The track is shorter but has much more…