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Sam Blenkinsop joins Lapierre!

Sam Blenkinsop joins Lapierre!
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Dec 9, 2009 - by Tyler Maine
Source: Lapierre

Lapierre has been an active member of the international race circuit for many years now. For 2010 the French company has decided to take their sponsoring activities to the next level in order to reflect their export ambitions by creating a new “Team Lapierre International”, composed of the world’s best DH, Enduro and XC riders.

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Chase Life #9 - Get yo 3's dumped!

Chase Life #9 - Get yo 3
Dec 9, 2009 - by Tyler Maine
Source: Aaron Chase

Do you ever wonder how those dudes get so dumped on those 3's? Maybe you're doing them the wrong way? Maybe you have to rotate switch? Who knows...AC knows.

Check it out!

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Leo Gamboc - Croatia's finest

Leo Gamboc - Croatia
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Dec 9, 2009 - by Luka Urbac
Leo Gamboc is a 19 year old shredder from Umag, Croatia. I was able to sit down and talk to him about bikes and life, plus I have filmed with him through out the past 2 seasons.

Want to know more about him? Walk with me.

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Diabloween 2009

Diabloween 2009
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Dec 9, 2009 - by Tyler Maine
Source: Diablo Freeride Park

On Halloween weekend, Diablo Freeride Park hosted its annual take on everyone's favorite fall holiday, a not-to-be missed event called Diabloween. Each year, the festival features tons of outrageous and creative costumes, thousands of dollars worth of give-aways and as much fun on two wheels as anyone can handle. Despite the threat of inclement weather, nearly 700 people attended the final weekend of the 2009 season, making Diabloween one of the most popular bike events on the East Coast.

Lots of pics and winner's names inside,

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The Mini Mega - This Saturday!

The Mini Mega - This Saturday!
Dec 9, 2009 - by John Lee
The Mini Mega - This Saturday at Cannock Chase!

Are you at Pinkbike wanting to join us for the most awesome, hilarious race ever? On Saturday at 10 am, riders from the midlands will attack a 1 - 2 minute course on Stile Cop aboard 14" wheeled bikes and under!

Details inside,

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Fogelsode #5 - Check It Out!

Fogelsode #5 - Check It Out!
Dec 8, 2009 - by Jack Fogelquist
As you may have known, I am currently producing a series of weekly webisode videos! These document various rides I go on, tricks I am working on, and competitions I do. They also feature lots of the local riders, incorporating different types of riding. Here's the low-down on Fogelsode #5!

Mike Montgomery was in town for the weekend, so we rode various spots around here. When we went to the Funspot Bike Park, Mike absolutely killed it, throwing some crazy tricks over the big box! He even nailed his two new tricks, the M/M 360 (superman seatgrab indian air 360) and the Rodeo 360 (360 so dumped it looks like a corkflip at the peak)!

More details and videos inside!

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Brendan Fairclough Training Session

Brendan Fairclough Training Session
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Dec 8, 2009 - by Tyler Maine
Source: Jacob Gibbins

Brendan Fairclough will be holding a training session on the 19th/20th of December at the Gawton track . He might even teach you how to do his trade mark whip. The classes are limited to only 8 riders, so you will receive personal attention from one of the world’s best downhill racers and his coaching colleagues.

Details inside,

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X Fusion Side flight Championships

X Fusion Side flight Championships
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Dec 7, 2009 - by jason peters
X Fusion Side Flight Champs was a "jam format" contest to bring together athletes in the true off season of our sport. This low key, friendly battle between friends showcased the talent these riders have. They were judged on Amplitude, Style and of course how sideways they can throw their bikes." - X Fusion


Look inside for photos of how things played out and results!

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Andrew Taylor - Bike Check

Andrew Taylor - Bike Check
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Dec 7, 2009 - by Justin Brantley
Andrew Taylor just hosted AT's Showdown, held at the Cow Palace in San Fransisco a few weekends ago. Big thanks goes out to Andrew for putting on the event. It was a huge success and showed where Mountain Bike freestyle contests are headed in 2010! The Showdown had many premier riders and some of the biggest jumps ever built for bicycles. I met up with AT for a few minutes to grab some shots of his bike and talk about his plans for 2010.

Check inside to see more on AT!

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STUND Episode 5 - Watch Now!

STUND Episode 5 - Watch Now!
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Dec 7, 2009 - by Tyler Maine
The final installment of STUND Season 2. It's been a great ride and I hope you all enjoyed watching the show. I know us boys had a blast making it. Getting out there, funding our own project, picking our favorite spots and having a rider owned production is what it's all about. It is allot to take on for Mike and myself in a summer as we still film with the biggest movies, compete in the big mountain comps and run a full time Pro rider contract. STUND comes from our own hard work and sweat with a target to hit as many viewers as we can from all over the world.

We do this by offering it for free! From the riders for the riders.

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Redneck Rumble - Scottish Style!

Redneck Rumble - Scottish Style!
Dec 7, 2009 - by Tyler Maine
Source: Stefan Morrocco

A group of young enterprising Scottish Pinkbike members successfully organised a mini downhill mountain bike race with the aid of the Pinkbike Forum. The race was held at Braefoot, north of Edinburgh, on the 28th of November 2009 on a short but challenging track that was suitable for novice racers, but still fun and challenging for the more experienced riders. The aim of the race was to introduce novices to racing and to provide a fun, but still competitive, race for the more experienced riders.

Video inside,

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3rd Annual Kona Clothing Friends and Family Sale

3rd Annual Kona Clothing Friends and Family Sale
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Dec 7, 2009 - by Tyler Maine
Source: Kona Canada

For 2 days only we're holding the 3rd annual Friends and Family Clothing sale, this coming Tuesday Dec. 8th and Wednesday Dec. 9th.

More details inside,

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Team Ok - First Short Film

Team Ok - First Short Film
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Dec 5, 2009 - by Casey Groves
Words by Harrison Mendel

This summer I broke my foot in Whistler and was wondering what I was going to do to stay in the biking scene. I was lucky enough not to get a cast, but end up in a "Robo Boot". I decided that if I couldn't ride, I would film. I knew that there was a lot of competitions and big jams coming up that would be great for filming. That's where the idea for Team OK came up, it was kind of a spur of the moment idea and it turned out way bigger than I thought with over 3000 views on the teaser! I couldn't of asked for more.

Inside are pictures and the movie, enjoy!

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Custom Specialized S-Works Enduro Carbon - Preview

Custom Specialized S-Works Enduro Carbon - Preview
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Dec 4, 2009 - by Mike Levy
There's something about putting together a unique custom build that gets the blood flowing, cold and rainy weather be damned! I've spent the last few dark evenings assembling a machine that has got me excited: our custom All-Mountain Monster, built around Specialized's carbon Enduro S-Works frame. With geometry that aggressive riders should love, 6" of travel, and a target weight of under 30 lbs - including the Truvativ Hammerschmidt and remote adjustable height seatpost - is this the one bike to rule them all? Have a look at our preview and weigh in on the S-Works inside and we're looking forward to your opinions after reading the article.

Read On...

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e.13 Chainring Colorways!

e.13 Chainring Colorways!
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Dec 4, 2009 - by Tyler Maine
Source: e13

e*thirteen Comes Through With New Colorways Chainrings

e*thirteen wants to help make your bike look awesome. How can we do this you might ask?

With Colorways Guiderings of course!

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SixSixOne - Droid Neck/Chest Protector - Preview

SixSixOne - Droid Neck/Chest Protector - Preview
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Dec 4, 2009 - by edd stevens
Source: BTO sports

Six Six One had their DROID deflector on display in Vegas. The Droid is hard shell armor with neck support built into it (think Leatt brace). This patent pending piece of armor looks interesting and they are expecting to see many athletes on it in 2010.

Video and details inside,

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Graham Agassiz with Kona for 2010

Graham Agassiz with Kona for 2010
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Dec 3, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes
Source: Kona

Graham Agassiz Is Back - Graham Agassiz returns to Kona for 2010.

Aggy’s plan for next year is to keep doing what he’s always been doing—charging every contest and film and photo shoot, progressing the sport, and keeping everything fun along the way.

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2010 Yeti / Fox Racing Shox Factory Team

2010 Yeti / Fox Racing Shox Factory Team
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Dec 3, 2009 - by Tyler Maine
Source: Yeti Cycles

Yeti Cycles, who has perennially fielded one of the strongest teams on the World Cup mountain bike circuit, announced the 2010 Yeti / Fox Racing Shox Factory team roster today.

Returning will be six-year team veteran, Jared Graves, who dominated the 2009 World Cup circuit in four-cross, winning the World Cup Overall and World Championships. American downhill prodigy, Aaron Gwin, who finished top ten overall in World Cup standings in just his second year racing mountain bikes, will also be on board and will be focused on adding to his podium count next season. Young gun, Sam Blenkinsop, will race for another team for the 2010 season.

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White Style - January 29th 2010

White Style - January 29th 2010
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Dec 3, 2009 - by Tyler Maine
Source: Rasoulution

White Style mountain bike slopestyle competition on January 29th in Leogang

The super sized White Style jumps pushed the airtime level in freeriding and turned a lot of heads last January. The upcoming fifth anniversary of the one and only mountain bike winter slopestyle contest is about to hit Leogang on January 29th. Expect a world-class set of riders and a mind-blowing slopestyle course built out of snow and wood.

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Brett Rheeder Web Edit

Brett Rheeder Web Edit
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Dec 3, 2009 - by Brett Rheeder
I'm 16 years old and my hometown is Mount Albert, Ontario, Canada. This past season was a great one for progression both personally and on my bike. I got to attend various competitions including Crankworx Colorado and I'm already looking forward to next season.

Inside is a look at what I did in 2009 (with a video recap), my 2010 plans and some pics,

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Joyride 150 - Markham Ontario

Joyride 150 - Markham Ontario
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Dec 3, 2009 - by Tyler Maine
Source: Colin Field

Markham’s Joyride 150 is reason for riders of all stripes to rejoice!

If you’re the type that can’t imagine going a whole winter without riding your bike, then it’s time to rejoice. Joyride 150 is here. Inspired by Ray’s MTB Indoor Park in Cleveland, Joyride is ready to quell any jones local riders will be suffering from this winter.

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Brian Bartlett - Left Side Inc.

Brian Bartlett - Left Side Inc.
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Dec 2, 2009 - by Tyler Maine
Source: Andy Tran

Where do I start? I guess the best place is to start when I was riding an XC bike. Brian inspired me to get on a DH rig. A little bit later we got connected to do a documentary for a high school film project, which won a few awards and an honorable mention from the student Emmy people.

For some reason I only got a B for the video. Anyways...

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Tyler McCaul - Bike Check

Tyler McCaul - Bike Check
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Dec 2, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes
Recently signing with suspension manufacturer X-Fusion Shox, Aptos' local Tyler McCaul continues to make a name for himself. Riding under GT Bicycles, Tyler McCaul, brother of Cam, has been putting in his time. Before injuring himself at Whistler Crankworx, Tyler was killing it, with some good racing results, and some good slopestyle results too. Whistler put a beating on Tyler, however, he's healed up and back up to speed.

Click here for a bike check with Tyler McCaul...

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Fascinated - Trailer!

Fascinated - Trailer!
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Dec 2, 2009 - by Philipp Bont
Low Budget, Bike Movie Made in Switzerland!

For the 2009 season, the Stützrädli Crew (which means training wheels in German) planned something special. A low budget bike movie from Switzerland called "Fascinated". We just released our trailer, so have a look at it!

Details and trailer inside,

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World Speed Record - Richard "Gaspi" Gasperotti

World Speed Record - Richard "Gaspi" Gasperotti
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Dec 1, 2009 - by Tyler Maine
Source: Gaspi

211,5 km/h (131,42 mph)!? You can achieve that, too. It only takes a MTB, suicidal tendencies, the police to measure your speed, a piece of strong rope and a friend who will tow you across a long enough landing strip. And you also need a bit of luck and fair weather with no rain.

Details inside,

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Stocking Stuffers for this Christmas!

Stocking Stuffers for this Christmas!
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Dec 1, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes
Christmas time is coming quickly, and there is nothing worse than feeling un-prepared for such an occasion. To avoid this disturbing feeling Pinkbike has come out with some very worthy stocking stuffers for this Christmas. We're talking about stickers, DVDs, Video Cameras, shirts, and the slick Pinkbike Calendar.

Click here for Christmas gift ideas...

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Week 18 of 52 weeks

Week 18 of 52 weeks
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Dec 1, 2009 - by John Lee
I'm attempting to compete in the Mega Avalanche in 2010 - It's a journey of 52 weeks till I actually get there and it's gonna be tough! Read on to hear more about my week of cyclo cross, bike drama and mega missions

Inside are the pics, video diary and loads of letters from the alphabet, which form words that will tell you about week 18 in my training for Mega Avalanche in 2010.

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FireEye 2010 - New Frames

FireEye 2010 - New Frames
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Dec 1, 2009 - by Jason Mraz
FireEye has made a lot of changes this year to the frames and components to create a brand new generation of products. The biggest difference to the frames is the use of a 4130 cromoly hydro-formed downtube. You heard that right, hydro-formed cromoly tubeset. Up until now, almost all hydro-forming has been exclusively with aluminum frames. But this year, FireEye brought that technology to steel and have used it with our Spitfire, Bloodshot, and Shortfuse 380 models.

More details and pics inside,

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BC Bike Race - 2010 route!

BC Bike Race - 2010 route!
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Dec 1, 2009 - by Tyler Maine
Source: BC Bike Race

BC Bike Race - The Ultimate Singletrack Experience is ready to unveil its new 2010 route that takes riders on a seven day mountain bike adventure from Vancouver to Whistler. Though year 4 will not see a big change to the overall incredibly successful 2009 course, organizers have made some final ‘tweaks’ to fine tune the route and to include as much singletrack as possible. The 2010 adventure promises to truly deliver more singletrack than any other event on the planet.

More inside,

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