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Video | The Journey to Elite
At 19, Jackson Goldstone has already secured the titles of Junior Downhill World Champion and Junior Overall World Cup Champion. Now on the verge of his first elite World Cup season, what will this next chapter have in store for him?
Press Release | The Druid V2
With the Druid V2 on its way to Wellington for our editor to review, here’s everything you should know about Forbidden Bikes’ latest creation: “the most capable trail bike we’ve ever made.”
Video | Local Laps, Wānaka
Wānaka is Queenstown’s sleepier sister, home to Pembroke Patisserie, Glendhu’s flowing trails and Bike Wānaka, the town’s trail building, event organising community heart.
Video | Farewell, Flo: The Final Run
From his Reunion Island home to a World Champs podium, Shimano looks back at Flo Peyet’s career after 19 years of racing
Press Release | New OneUp Small Composite Pedal
Introducing the Small Composite Pedal from OneUp
Videos | The Best of Darkfest 2023
After a few days of world record breaking riding, Darkfest 2023 has come to an end, the results are in and riders’ runs are up for us to see – watch some of the biggest sends of the weekend here
Video | Riding BMX at 2,000ft
“I was mountain biking up this horrible hill behind my house. It was a beautiful day – blue sky and pure sun. A thought popped into my head – ’imagine riding a skatepark up in the air’.”
Press Release | EXT release Aria Shock
Press Release | EXT Release Aria Shock After years of research and development, EXT have released their first air shock. The air sprung rear damper
Video | The women hitting the world’s biggest jumps
Following her ground-breaking feature film VISION in 2019, Veronique Sandler brings a fresh look at the sport in a brand-new series that takes a deep
Press Release | Trek’s new line of recycled mountain bike clothing
Today, Trek introduced a new line of trail-tough cycling clothing that treads
lighter on the planet.
Video Derby EDR Race Highlights
Round two of the UCI Mountain Bike Enduro World Cup in Derby was one for the history books. The Tasmanian crowds turned out in force
Video | Colombian’s Dominate Cerro Abajo Urban Downhill
Guanajuato City in Mexico was the last stop in the Cerro Abajo Urban Downhill series, after weeks of insane riding through South America, in Valparaíso in Chile and Medellín, Colombia.
‘Versa’ – with Mons Royale Rider Joel Ducrot
Versa: New Video from Mons Rider Joel Ducrot Versa: ‘meaning a change, an alteration, or a succession, but also a place or a position.’ Joel
Maydena Race Highlights – Video
Kicking off the first-ever UCI Mountain Bike World Cup with a bang. Maydena, Tasmania delivered a true rollercoaster of a race. Three days of baking
VIDEO | Hugo Frixtalon shreds on the new Commencal T.E.M.P.O.
Jump aboard the new COMMENCAL T.E.M.P.O with Hugo Frixtalon in British Columbia for this edit that oozes that late summer heat feel!
The T.E.M.P.O is our brand new short travel trail bike, a real playful powerhouse, designed to make the most of all those dream trails where the terrain is just calling out for you to enjoy.
VIDEO | Danny MacAskill’s Postcard from San Francisco
Postcard from San Francisco is MacAskill’s first out-and-out MTB street trials edit for more than a decade, it is a display of his phenomenal bike handling skills and determination to go for the biggest (and riskiest) bangers.
VIDEO | How Santa Cruz Designs Full Suspension Bikes
Kiran MacKinnon is a human dyno. When Santa Cruz Bicycles needs to test, experiment and validate suspension then Kiran is the one of the main people we call on to do that work. Not only is he an extremely talented bike rider and incredibly knowledgeable about suspension, but he can actually interpret and translate what he’s feeling in a way that he can communicate to the rest of the engineering team. This enables them to cross-reference the data they’ve collected with real life, on-trail experience to build better bikes and provide the right setup for our riders. We’re constantly refining our VPP™ suspension as well as the damping tunes shocks we spec on our bikes in order to make sure our bikes ride really, really good.
VIDEO | Scratching the Surface – Caleb Holonko
Kona Gravity Rider and North Shore native Caleb Holonko has been turning heads with his classic mix of heavy hitting and super stylish riding. On a recent visit to the Kootenays with his Process X, he teamed up with local filmer Logan Williams and put together this solid clip that just scratches the surface of what both Caleb and the region have to offer.
“Throughout my life, I’ve spent many summers road tripping to the B.C. interior with very minimal exploration outside of Christina Lake. After seeing so many friends post and rave about the amazing trails, I decided to venture to Castlegar and Nelson for my first taste. Man, did it deliver! Endless single track, crazy woodwork, and some untouchable flow trails! It was great to put my little flair on trails that I normally would just chill through.
Thanks to all the trail builders that are killing it out there! I would love to buy you a bunch of beers, ya’ll are crushing it” – Caleb Holonko
Press Release | RockShox Product Announcement MY23
Sram/RockShox – May 27th, 2022
Our new suspension started from a blank sheet of paper. We set everything aside and started with one question: how can we continue to elevate every ride? The result is a revolutionary system designed
to deliver unprecedented control, muscle, and performance. New chassis designed with industry-first damper technology, reinvented air springs, a host of new technologies to mute trail chatter and win the fight against friction. Suspension that has the confidence to meet the demands of riders today and empower them to take the sport somewhere new tomorrow.
Press Release | Crankworx World Tour Sets Course for Australia in 2022
It’s been five years since Crankworx added a new stop to its World Tour (Innsbruck joined the party in 2017). Today, a new fourth stop was unveiled. Starting in 2022, the ultimate experience in mountain biking will have a new home in Cairns, Australia.
VIDEO | DARKFEST 2022 OFFICIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Monster Energy – 26th April
“We’re proud to present the DarkFEST 2022 Official Highlights edit. Not only did Sam Reynolds & the crew open up the biggest freeride jumps on the planet to a new generation of riders to push the boundaries in 2022, but for the first time also including a full legendary line up of women who absolutely slayed it! Sit back, ‘crack a monny’ & absorb 17 minutes of pure freeride bliss with all the bangers & slams in their entirety!” – Monster Energy.
VIDEO | KATEPERE – BILLY MEACLEM
“Nothing beats pure speed and style on a downhill bike especially when Billy’s on his home turf. We share with you some of the best spots for riding around Canterbury, Katapere. Enjoy the New Zealand rider with a kiwi local backtrack in some of NZ’s finest locations.”
– Josh Birkenhake
Giveaway | Win a Lazer Kineticore Helmet
We’ve teamed up with Lazer to giveaway a Jackal Kineticore Helmet – all you have to do is signup to our mailing list and you’re in the draw!
Press Release | Canyon Refocus on Speed with the new Strive CFR
Born inside the tape | Canyon Refocuses on Speed with the new Strive CFR | Since Barel first rode it to victory at EWS Finale Ligure in 2014, the Strive has staked its claim as one of the fastest Enduro bikes on the hill. With heaps of podiums and an overall Enduro World Series title to its name, it would have been simple to pick a new paint job for 2022 and carry on.
Press Release | The New Santa Cruz Megatower
Be honest, it’s all about the descent. When World Champs like Greg Minnaar and Jackson Goldstone aren’t on their office bikes, they’re often throttling a Megatower for all it’s worth. Because 165mm of VPP® lower link travel is more than enough to feel just like the Syndicate. A ±63-degree adjustable head tube angle coupled to a 170mm fork and 29-inch wheels delivers the high-speed security of a downhill bike. Yet the 78-degree seat angle and size-specific geo maintain the Mega’s mega ability to climb, retaining its reputation as the perfect choice for knocking out big gravity rides and DH park laps.
Press Release | Ride Concepts Presents Ride Every Day | Caroline’s Code
Olympic BMX athlete Caroline Buchanan opens a door to women’s mountain bike freeride and reinvents herself as an icon in a new sport.
Mammoth Enduro Recap
On Sunday 27 March, riders from across the country descended on Nelson for the Mammoth Enduro presented by Santa Cruz. Rain earlier in the week had dried up nicely meaning the trail’s were in near perfect conditions for the racers. The females were allocated the number one race plate and local women’s pro Raewyn Morrison proved she was number one. Rae was on top form to be the fastest overall woman, winning over her closest female rival, Louise Kelly by over two and a half minutes. This was a great riding from Rae as she prepares to head overseas later this year to compete in the Enduro World Series.
Video | Is This The Ultimate MTB Track? | Brook MacDonald’s Dream Track
Brook “The Bulldog” MacDonald is back! Back riding bikes all day every day! No race tape this time around, but that doesn’t mean the MTB heavyweight from New Zealand held back. On the contrary, Brook let his imagination loose for this one. To build his Dream Track, he joined forces with Remy Morton and the result is nothing short of MTB magic.
Press Release | The brand-new Otocon from POC
PRESS RELEASE | POC OTOCON
POC are proud to release its brand-new and award-winning full-face helmet, the Otocon. Developed for the precise needs of enduro riders, the Otocon brings together new ideas and perspectives, setting a benchmark for what can be integrated and achieved in a full-face helmet. Safety, weight, ventilation, material fusion, fit and adjustment are just some of the defining features of the Otocon.
The Otocon Race Mips and Otocon are brand-new helmets focused on exceptional low weight and high ventilation levels, combined with a host of advanced protection.
Press Release | Vinny Armstrong Joins ilabb International Team
Press Release: ilabb
We’re excited to partner with this absolute shredder who will be joining our global team. Vinny has made her mark on the freeride scene winning multiple Crankworx Whip-Offs, building and riding epic lines at Red Bull Formation in Virgin, Utah for the last 2 years running – known as one of the most iconic freeride landscapes in the world and she continues to crush whatever comes her way. Vinny has a bright future ahead and we’re honoured to be on the global stage with her this season!