By Caleb Smith on Monday April 23 2012 in Exclusives
Boneshaker 08 just arrived in the office (and in the shop to buy) and I can honestly say it’s the raddest issue to date. If you love cycling and haven’t checked it out you are doing yourself a disservice. Without a doubt it’s one of… More ›
By Caleb Smith in Racing
There’s plenty of descriptions for Enduro racing out there, but I just stumbled across this video from the Bell Super Enduro up in Santa Cruz’s Demo Forest last week. This video breaks it down and makes it pretty damn clear, well, Ali G does. Watch… More ›
By Caleb Smith on Sunday April 22 2012 in Racing
Martin Söderström tore through a strong field at the 2012 Sea Otter Classic’s Speed & Style comp, finishing strong with a 360-tailwhip to cinch 1st place. Specialized designer Alain Lanusse made a strong showing as did Allride Tour leader Kirt Voreis. More ›
By Caleb Smith on Friday April 20 2012
Tim Pierce and Justin Leov took a roll around the Deans Bank tracks in Wanaka the day before the Teva Slopestyle a few weeks back and Tim has banged this rad little clip together… “The Lake Wanaka region of New Zealand is renowned as one… More ›
By Caleb Smith in Exclusives
So anyone that’s bumped into me recently has got a little sneak peak at Easton’s new Havoc bar. You see the reason Easton did that road trip in New Zealand a while back was to shoot and film for the launch, which is today. What’s… More ›
By Caleb Smith on Thursday April 19 2012 in Racing
So New Zealand (apart from Rotorua’s Triple Crown) still seems stuck on the Super D buzz. There’s nothing wrong with it but after spending time with both Jerome Clementz and Nico Vouilloz recently they both insist that the future is Enduro racing. Which is basically a… More ›
By Caleb Smith on Wednesday April 18 2012 in Off topic
T Sage has put together the first of six videos following GT riders Kyle Straight and Tyler McCaul. You know how sometimes you watch a video and want to go ride? Well this is one of those… More ›
By Caleb Smith on Tuesday April 17 2012 in Off topic
Yup that’s right, the Kona rider that pretty much changed the face of slopestyle and freeride mountain biking has just signed to Teva in what can only be described as a serious power move. Teva launched on the MTB footwear market in June last year… More ›
By Caleb Smith on Monday April 16 2012 in Off topic
We’ve been waiting for this Teva Slopestyle clip of Haimona’s to drop all week, considering half the footage was filmed by us. Anyhow it’s here, and you can find out why you need to be in Queenstown for the WHOLE of the Bike Festival next… More ›
By Caleb Smith in Racing
The Trans-Provence is arguably the world’s most high profile enduro event. For 2012 there will be 300km / 10,000m up / 15,000m down, 26 timed stages over seven days with probably the heaviest hitting pro race roster in recent enduro history. It’s gonna be a serious… More ›
By Caleb Smith on Thursday April 12 2012 in Off topic
The hottest new destination in Southern Hemisphere riding, the Queenstown Bike Park is celebrating success as its first full season draws to a close with kudos from international biking stars and rides expected to reach the 100,000 mark within the next week. The lucky biker… More ›
By Caleb Smith in Off topic
Nick Stevenson’s documentary on the trails (and the people behind them) in Rotorua, Trailnotes, is gathering steam and as of a few days ago the attached tour dates were released. You can buy tickets from trailnotesfilm.com and if there isn’t a film happening near you,… More ›
By Caleb Smith on Tuesday April 10 2012 in Exclusives
“Hey I’m having a ride/jam for turning 30. April 21st 12.00 to 5pm. It’s going to be rad. There’s some new additions to the yard, another double and extentions to the pump track. Anyway I thought I would make it open to all then have… More ›
By Caleb Smith in Racing
Spectacular action highlighted the second Dirtmasters Downhill in the Queenstown Bike Park as part of the Queenstown Bike Festival yesterday (April 8). 112 competitors took on the challenge with top honours going to current world number three downhiller Sam Blenkinsop of Wanganui, in a time… More ›
By Caleb Smith in Off topic
I was supposed to shoot some photos of the Coastal Crew boys on their Stumpy EVOs when they were out here filming the Easton Trip but every time I had a chance they looked liked this. And I’m sure you’ll agree this isn’t the best… More ›