2012 - A Year in Review - Part One

Dec 24, 2012
by Scott Secco
 
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January

Pinkbike escaped winter
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Escaping-Winter-Road-Trip-to-Utah-2012.html


Pinkbike's 2012 Predictions
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Pinkbikes-Predictions-for-2012.html


Hylands taught us the fundamentals
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/The-Fundamentals-of-Action-Photography-2012.html

Doerfling got it done
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/James-Doerfling-Gettin-It-Done-2012.html
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GT signed the Athertons
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/GT-Bicycles-and-Atherton-Racing-Join-Forces.html
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Sam Reynolds won Whitestyle
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Monster-Energy-Whitestyle-2012-Sam-Reynolds-wins.html


Mike Hopkins signed with Norco
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Mike-Hopkins-Signs-With-Norco-Bicycles-For-2012.html


First look at SRAM's new derailleur
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Prototype-SRAM-Rear-Derailleur-First-Look.html


Ultramontane premiered
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Ultramontane-No-01.html


February

Pinkbike visited California
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/PB-Road-Trip-California.html


Fox showed us a new prototype
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/fox-dh-fork-inverted-prototype-2012.html


Dylan Sherrard got his own monthly column
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Life-In-The-Loops-A-Lifetime-In-Dust-2012.html


Cam Zink signed with Hyper
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Hyper-Bicycles-Signs-Zink.html


Aggy got rowdy in Bralorne
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/The-Aggy-Profile-by-Kona-2012.html
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Marzocchi prototypes - return of the Shiver?
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/marzocchi-suspension-2012.html


Winterview #1 with Brett Tippie
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/The-Winterviews-Brett-Tippie.html


We found out how tough Santa Cruz bikes are
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/santa-cruz-bicycles-test-lab.html

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Brad Walton taught us how to take self portraits
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Self-Portrait-Imagery-reporting-back-from-the-solo-mission-2012.html


BMX legend Chad Kagy won Teva Winter Games Best Trick
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Chad-Kagy-wins-Teva-Winter-games-best-trick2012.html


Mitchell Scott mourned the loss of skinnies
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/The-Stuntsonian-mitchell-scott-2012.html
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March

Pinkbike visited the Taipei Bike Show
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Pinkbike-in-Taiwan-2012.html


Brendan Howey went viral
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Brendan-Howey-Island-Winter-V20.html
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First look at the Suntour Rux fork
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Suntour-Rux-DH-Fork-Prototype-First-Look.html


Colin Meagher made his World Cup predictions
http://www.pinkbike.com/u/meagerdude/blog/2012-World-Cup-Is-Just-Around-the-Corner.html


Greg Minaar and Tracey Hannah won the first World Cup in Pietermaritzburg
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Pietermaritzburg-World-Cup-2012-DH-Finals-in-Photos.html


Margus Riga visited Spences Bridge with Doerfling and Buehler
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/In-through-the-out-door-pictorial-2012.html


Matt Wragg brought us the inside scoop on the new Scott Gambler
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/scott-gambler-downhill-bike-prototype.html


Hart and Soul was released
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/510-Danny-Hart-Hart-and-soul-Part-1-video-2012.html
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Levy gave us the lowdown on Avid's new brakes
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/avid-xo-trail-brake-first-impression.html


April

April Fools!
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Turbospoke-Signs-Eric-Lawrenuk-for-2012.html
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Sam Pilgrim won Vienna Air King
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/2012-Vienna-Air-King-in-photos.html


Zinger and Genovese visited California
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Not-Another-Cali-Trip-The-Video-2012.html
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Red Bull signed Anthony Messere
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Red-Bull-introduces-Anthony-Messere.html


Margus Riga, James Doerfling, and Garett Buehler shot Bike Porn
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Bike-Porn-doerfling-buehler-2012.html


Anthill Films released the official Strength in Numbers trailer
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Strength-in-Numbers-Official-Trailer-2012.html
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Pinkbike went to Sea Otter
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Sea-Otter-Classic-Day-2-highlights-2012.html


The Coastal Crew moved to Specialized
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/The-Coastal-Crew-Is-On-Specialized-2012.html

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Cam McCaul won UDUG
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/UDUG-2012-Day-2-Finals.html


Silvia won Video of the Year (for 2011)
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Video-of-the-Year-Winner-is-2012.html
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Stevie Smith won the Port Angeles Pro GRT race
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Steve-Smith-wins-NW-Cup-Pro-GRT-2012.html


Larock got his 50th VOD
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Congrats-to-Aaron-Larocque-for-his-50th-Video-of-the-Day-2012.html
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Wragg showed us some old school tech
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/cannondale-fulcrum-old-school-tech-2012.html



Paul Bas landed the first ever natural terrain double flip
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Paul-Bas-First-Natural-Terrain-Double-Backflip.html
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May

Pinkbike asked, what's the safest helmet?
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/DH-Helmets-vs-Motocross-Helmets-Which-Is-Safer.html


Messere won Ranchstyle
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Ranchstyle-2012-Slopestyle-Finals.html


Fails For Your Friday premiered
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Fails-for-your-Friday-Pinkbikes-funniest-home-videos-edition-2012.html


Mark Matthews proved he's a world class rider and builder
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Mark-Matthews-Sweet-Equity-2012.html

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Mitchell Scott asked: Why No Y?
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Why-No-Y-Mitchell-Scott-2012.html


We got the first look at SRAM's new XX1 system
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/sram-xx1-drivetrain-2013-first-look.html


Andreu won Bergline
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/2012-Red-Bull-Berg-Line-And-the-winner-is.html


Matt Wragg showed us what goes into a Renthal stem
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Renthal-The-life-of-an-integra-stem-2012.html


Red Bull gave Semenuk his own show
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Life-Behind-Bars-Episode-1-2012.html

RC showed us what makes Chris King tick
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Chris-Kings-vision-Products-2012.html


Virtually unknown, Thomas Genon won 26Trix
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/26TRIX-2012-Finals-in-Photos.html


Aggy visited Blenki and Nico in New Zealand
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Graham-Agassizs-New-Zealand-Adventure-2012.html

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Levy tested the Kronolog
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Crankbrother-Kronolog-Telescoping-Seat-Post-Tested-2012.html


June

Pinkbike brought you the first look at the Specialized Demo 8 carbon
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/specialized-demo-8-carbon-2013-first-look.html
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And we showed you How It's Made
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/spank-handlebar-777-how-its-made.html

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Aaron Gwin and Rachel Atherton took the win at Val di Sole
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Val-di-Sole-Mens-DH-Finals-UCI-World-Cup.html


Anthill released the Aptos section from Strength in Numbers
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Strength-in-Numbers-Complete-Aptos-Segment-video-2012.html



Hylands profiled future Jr. World Champion Holly Feniak
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Women-Who-Ride-Holly-Feniak.html


Matt Wragg explained what the hell Enduro is
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Beginners-Guide-to-Enduro-What-the-hell-is-it-2012.html


Gwin and Emmeline Ragot won at Fort William
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Fort-William-Day-4-in-Photos-UCI-World-Cup-2012.html


Mike Hopkins - Four Days Rain is stunning
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Hopkins-Gravity-Ridden-Hard-Put-Away-Wet-video-2012.html

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Sam Pilgrim won the Teva Games
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/2012-Teva-Games-And-the-winner-is.html


Gwin and Rachel won at Mont St Anne
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Mont-Saint-Anne-Results-DHI-Men-UCI-World-Cup-2012.html


Brandon Semenuk won Jumpship
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Jumpship-2012-Finals-in-Photos.html


Zinger and Genovese went to Utah
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Life-Elevated-Short-Film-Zinger-Genovese-2012.html
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...and RC explained the RockShox/Lapierre electronic shock
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/ei-and-RockShox-Show-Electronic-Shock-2012.html


50 Comments

  • + 83
flag Angryham (Dec 24, 2012 at 4:07)
 You forgot to mention all of protour's comments!
  • + 9
flag lalodh (Dec 24, 2012 at 8:13)
 Angryham you win the best comment of the year!!!! FELIZ NAVIDAD
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flag EricThiessen (Dec 24, 2012 at 9:04) (Below Threshold) show comment
 @angryham you a contestant for the worst comment of the year..
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flag supermrgolf (Dec 24, 2012 at 12:43)
 so true!!!!!! @angryham
  • + 9
flag finnrambo (Dec 24, 2012 at 14:23)
 ya ProTour killed it this year! ....literally
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flag EricThiessen (Dec 24, 2012 at 17:53) (Below Threshold) show comment
 why do people neg prop people all the time. i was just stating the facts.
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flag EricThiessen (Dec 25, 2012 at 8:32) (Below Threshold) show comment
 obviously you guys didnt see what i did there...
  • + 5
flag HunterMcC1 (Dec 25, 2012 at 10:37)
 Can we users demand a protour highlight reel from 2012!?!
  • + 0
flag Angryham (Dec 25, 2012 at 10:50)
 hahaha!^^ Yes!!!!
  • + 1
flag finnrambo (Dec 25, 2012 at 14:58)
 that was f*ckin awesome @EricThiessen
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  • + 44
flag Duffersss (Dec 24, 2012 at 3:09)
 I'll be happy if 2013 is just as awesome as 2012 was!
  • + 9
flag mph51 (Dec 24, 2012 at 8:57)
 We made it past 12/21 this year. It's gonna be pretty hard to best a year that cheats death!
  • + 3
flag zach-rabin (Dec 24, 2012 at 13:47)
 I dont see anything about where the trail ends? That was a big thing for me this year.
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flag vichopepe (Dec 24, 2012 at 14:17)
 This is just part one, its just til June!
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  • + 11
flag AdventureQuest (Dec 24, 2012 at 3:56)
 As I scrolled down the list, I waited to see a point on the "Where the Trail Ends" release and, to my disappointment, didn't find it.
  • - 1
flag lenmerderdenfer (Dec 24, 2012 at 4:47)
 What about DVO?
  • + 20
flag Ciejma (Dec 24, 2012 at 5:19)
 Well, it's part one...
  • + 5
flag Skyppy (Dec 24, 2012 at 5:21)
 Just wait for part 2...
  • - 1
flag mulchee (Dec 24, 2012 at 14:32)
 It's only the first six months of the year so far.
  • + 4
flag dbodoggle (Dec 24, 2012 at 17:44)
 and its still the longest ass article ive ever seen on pinkbike...
  • - 1
flag lenmerderdenfer (Dec 25, 2012 at 1:20)
 Maybe, I'm mistaken but, I seem to remember the title was originally written as "Year in Review" and not having a part 1 or 2. Haven't seen part 2 yet; wondering if DVO has been mentioned.
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  • + 8
flag PacaroSandwitch (Dec 24, 2012 at 11:35)
 the official pinkbike "swing a carbon frame into a concrete block test" lol highlight of the year.
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  • + 2
flag benthirlwell (Dec 24, 2012 at 12:19)
 It's been a pretty crazy year, lots of great riding, crashes, time spent learning new tricks, shaving secounds off our runs and even pushing ourselves to the top of that backbreaking climb. I'm stoked for the new adventures that will come in 2013 and can happily say I had a awesome 2012 season!
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  • + 3
flag Massini64 (Dec 24, 2012 at 3:25)
 I think I'm just going to spend christmas on my own in the corner looking at this page... sod the family and friends!
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  • + 3
flag peelman (Dec 24, 2012 at 13:52)
 In 2012 there were lots of people upside down on mountain bikes...
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  • + 2
flag akula (Dec 25, 2012 at 9:59)
 Why does Zink sign up with all these no name little s**t bike manufacturers?
  • + 1
flag finnrambo (Dec 27, 2012 at 3:01)
 think about it for a second, think a lil bit harder... hmm maybe wants to put them on the map so they can grow into decent ones? whys tippie/buhler on suntour? they could both be on fox easily! oh wait same theory applies.
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  • + 2
flag darrenpallatina (Dec 24, 2012 at 6:53)
 Happy Christmas everyone!!! 2013 will defiantly be better than 2012. Apart from racing the mega!
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  • + 3
flag C4films (Dec 24, 2012 at 4:36)
 Well that escalated quickly
  • + 1
flag swkshepherd (Dec 24, 2012 at 4:51)
 Yea, that really got out of hand fast...
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  • + 3
flag Operator1997 (Dec 24, 2012 at 3:12)
 @ gaoxiang89

I got you bro on this one, Merry Christmas folks!
  • + 1
flag tomsmith96 (Dec 24, 2012 at 4:22)
 would have been better if there was a bit more All-mountain style riding but still what a year we have had merry Christmas everyone
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  • + 1
flag themountain (Dec 24, 2012 at 8:53)
 Feliz Navidade y buen año nuevo ....let it continue as the old one finished!!
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  • + 2
flag smokingblues (Dec 24, 2012 at 4:51)
 I bet the signing between Sam Hill and CRC just catch up the 2012 review!
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  • + 1
flag mblakely (Dec 24, 2012 at 17:29)
 Does anyone else remember Brian Lopes blowing up the Athertons deal months before. That was rad.
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  • + 1
flag X1080experimentalX (Dec 24, 2012 at 8:20)
 Thanks for the early christmas present pinkbike. Reminded me how awesome 2012 has been!
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  • + 3
flag james182 (Dec 24, 2012 at 3:58)
 Sorge won Rampage
  • + 1
flag lenmerderdenfer (Dec 24, 2012 at 4:48)
 Yeah that too!
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  • + 2
flag chyu (Dec 24, 2012 at 5:38)
 Atherton to GT and Sam Hill to Nukeproof.
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  • + 1
flag Adym (Dec 24, 2012 at 22:42)
 gwin, and semenuk.... winning a lot!
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  • + 1
flag dtrainmiller (Dec 24, 2012 at 3:26)
 Ians 3rd pic in. Soooo good! Even if it is a roadie
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  • + 1
flag mmjf9696 (Dec 26, 2012 at 5:24)
 Ultramontane was the best of the year!! But so many other good memories!!
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  • + 1
flag vanblarcumm (Dec 24, 2012 at 9:31)
 Even that truck was a beut!
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  • + 1
flag tomsc (Dec 24, 2012 at 4:06)
 Mindspark was born....?
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flag charlesxavier (Dec 24, 2012 at 10:34)
 nice year!
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flag pppratte Plus (Dec 24, 2012 at 4:12)
 Smile
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