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Killswitch by Black Market Bikes - First Look!

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Aug 31, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Source: Black Market Bikes

Black Market Bikes is proud to announce the the arrival of our prototype short travel frame...the “Killswitch”. We worked closely with Pablo Tafoya in developing our "Hammer-Link" design, creating a truly low profile suspension frame. The Hammer-Link provides 4 inches of rear wheel travel while maintaining a stiff, flickable feel with short 16” chainstays and the lowest seat height of any suspension frame....period. The Killswitch has the ability to be run single speed or geared for true versatility.

**Information Update - estimated US retail $1600 for the frame and spring 2010 as the release date if all goes well**

Details and pics inside,

Banshee Legend MK1 review

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Aug 31, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Source: acair422.pinkbike.com

The Legend MK1 is Banshee’s first frame to foray into the downhill race scene, but I wouldn’t call the frame beginner's luck. Many recall the burliness of Banshee in past years, via models such as the Scream and Morphine. Since then the boys over there have been busy combining the knowledge of how to build a strong and stiff frame, while applying some weight savings techniques resulting in a definite contender.

Check out my review inside,

Giro Gloves

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Aug 31, 2009 - by Simon Paton

Fits like a glove? You bet...

First up lets clarify or not, as the case might be what "types" of gloves there are out there. You have all seen the huge knuckle and finger protection from Moto-X style gloves that have been adopted by the serious gravity descender and night club bouncer/doorman. Well, that was the case of days gone by, but it seems they are more into the lighter XC/All Mountain Glove these days. Visa Versa, you may often see the trail bandits fully protecting their paws...

Caersws Cup Rd 4 - No curse this time!

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Aug 30, 2009 - by Simon Paton

It's true, Chris Roberts has had the hill blessed and the demon weather they call the curse of Caersws is no longer! Friday night the Pinkbike UK Squadron was treated to a clear sky with a billion stars on show. Saturday morning, blue skies and a dusty track.

It was always going to be a good one, Caersws Cup roll on..

Red Bull Exodus wants YOU!

Aug 29, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Source: Red Bull

-Time is running out. Don’t miss out on your chance to participate in Red Bull Exodus. Registration ends Sept 1st, 2009 at 12AM.

Red Bull Exodus hits Whistler Blackcomb for the first-event mass start downhill mountain bike race in Canada. On September 4th and 5th, 200 mountain bikers (men and women) will gather at the peak at Whistler Mountain, at Whistler Blackcomb resort in British Columbia and will descend more than 2,182m and a vertical of 1,530m in order to cross the finish line in the Whistler Village. They will start simultaneously from the snow-capped peak, proceeding to fly down the mountain past the Roundhouse Lodge, entering the world-famous Whistler Mountain Bike Park at the top of the Garbanzo Express chairlift, before riding the Park’s giant slalom course and then finally crossing the finish line in the Whistler Village.

Fluidride Cup #5

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Aug 29, 2009 - by Mike Estes

"Return To The Hill" DH Story and Results

It was dry, fast and really dusty. Intense/Crankbrothers' Pro Bryn Atkinson and Speedy Beaver's Dawn Fidler take the pro classes as Fluidride's/Evil Luciano Worl takes the Junior Expert titles home. Several racers traveled the distance to race the now famous 'Dry Hill' trails located in beautiful Port Angeles WA and nobody left with a grumpy face. Well, maybe Kona's photographer who sustained a wicked torn up knee injury walking down the course was the only one...

Photo's by Carl Warren, Doug Sowdon and Video by Syndrome Racing's Andy Tran!

WARNING- THERE ARE IMAGES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION IN THIS ARTICLE, PLEASE BE WARNED IF YOUR NOT COOL WITH BOO BOO's, OWIES, OR MESSED UP KNEE CAPS THEN YOU MIGHT WANT TO BE CAREFUL SCROLLING THROUGH THIS POST! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!

Kicking Horse Bike Park - Trail Crew Update #6

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Aug 29, 2009 - by Steve Crowe

The straight goods on Kicking Horse Bike Park, straight from the trail crew's fingertips.

Amazing what a bit of low pressure can do. After that long July drought, it rained for almost a week since my last blog. You could almost hear the earth sigh as she absorbed the precious liquid. That change to the soil texture allowed us to finally get a good grip on Superberm. We spent about 6 days filling bomb holes and patching and extending berms. Don't just take my word for it though, here are a couple messages left on the unofficial "official" Kicking Horse thread: "Superberm was in the best shape I've been on it!" & "Just rode Superberm today and it is MINT."

DIRTY, ROTTEN SCUMBAGS!

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Aug 29, 2009 - by Simon Paton

Source: Santa Cruz UK

This is a letter I had hoped I would never have to write but unfortunately we had a break in on Tuesday night. Amongst various office computers, clothing, helmets and the like – the scumbags also took a decent amount of Santa Cruz and Ibis bikes, including pretty much the world's only Santa Cruz Tallboy that had been shipped over for the Eurobike launch next week.

Dickon Hepworth - Santacruz UK explains all..

Rossland Fat Tire Festival is born!

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Aug 28, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

by Ryan Kuhn

North American and Canadian Championships, BC Cups and the Rubberhead Classic – Rossland was once lauded as a premier destination for mountain bike racing in Canada. With infamous, technical courses and spanning single track, the small mountain community located in the southern Kootenay region of British Columbia was auspiciously dubbed the “Mountain Biking Capital of Canada.” After a hiatus from the competition scene, Rossland is pleased to announce the town’s first annual Fat Tire Festival September 5 and 6, 2009. The Festival will feature three events: the Dreadhead All-Mountain Challenge, Huck en Berries Bike Jam (slopestyle) and the 7 Summits poker ride.

Shimano SLX FC-M665 Crank Review

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Aug 28, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Source: Reece Wallace

Weighing in at under one kilogram, extremely stiff with Hollotech II technology, and designed to fit almost any mountain biker's budget, the Shimano SLX series cranks and bottom bracket cannot be beaten.

When my Shimano SLX cranks first arrived in the mail, I opened up the box and thought a mistake had been made. I thought that some cross country cranks had been shipped to me instead of the freeride cranks I was supposed to be reviewing. However, within the first ride it became obvious that Shimano has put a lot of R&D into their new SLX series.

August Harvest - Fresh Goodies!

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Aug 28, 2009 - by Simon Paton

Picked fresh from the August Harvest. The latest produce from the MTB Tree...

Seems the mongrel that is Hensley just can't stop watering the local trees. Good job as the fresh produce they are producing is definitely fit for the captain's table. To see what the pickers have harvested from Schwalbe tires, Cube bikes, Fox clothes, Bloc Eyewear, and MTB Britain this month, open wide..

Crankworx Fantasy Contest Winners

Aug 28, 2009 - by Karl Burkat

The Slopestyle contest at Crankworx Whistler went off this year with Greg Watts upsetting Semenuk for the win, ending his 5 contest unbeaten streak. You all had a chance to assemble a Slopestyle fantasy team and with over 11,500 fantasy teams created, we crowned 8 winners to share the prize loot!

Check out who won and what they are taking home inside!

Sun Peaks Canada and BC Cup Finals

Aug 28, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Source: Sun Peaks

Four Hundred Racers Compete at Canada Cup and BC Cup Downhill and Cross Country Finals

Chayse Marshall heads to World Championships in Australia

A shifting problem and a crash on the downhill course didn’t stop Sun Peaks sponsored rider Chayse Marshall from pinning it down the Canada Cup DH Course in less than four minutes over the weekend during the championship event.

British Athletes to train at World's First indoor BMX center.

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Aug 28, 2009 - by Simon Paton

British Cycling and Manchester City Council, in partnership with New East Manchester, are putting final touches to an ambitious plan to build a £24 million National Indoor BMX Centre in Manchester's Sportcity in a bid to secure a world class BMX training facility for the GB Cycling Team and boost Manchester s position as the home of British Cycling.

If new plans for the National Cycling Center go through and funding is approved, the 110,000 square foot building will be the world's first purpose built indoor BMX track. It will sit alongside the Manchester Velodrome with a brand new purpose built office for British Cycling located in the link building between the two venues.

A Legend Passes

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Aug 27, 2009 - by Johnny Smoke

It saddens me to share with you the loss of a giant in the bike community. On Tuesday, August 25th, my best friend and riding partner of the past 10 years passed away at the ripe old age of 15.

Over the past years, Harley had quietly amassed a body of work that rivals that of the great riding stars of our time. Her resume includes more appearances in bike media than I can possibly remember, but some of her more memorable appearances include multiple appearances in North Shore Extreme, Kranked, New World Disorder, the Pist-n-Broke movies, as well as the Ride Guide and Drop In. She also found her way into many print publications in Canada, the US, the UK, and even Japan and Germany.

Through the Lens - Eric Palmer - Installment 2

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Aug 27, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes

Words by Eric Palmer

I’d like to get into & explain shooting in RAW & it’s ups & downs, strobism, which is basically the use of off camera flashes & how they handle in different light situations & how I go about deciding on what camera settings to use, processing, composition & a bit of my philosophy & way I approach my subject.

Click here for the second installment of Through the Lens with Eric Palmer...

It’s the 3rd Annual Cherry Tops Challenge!

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Aug 27, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Source: Baldface Lodge

Last year 67 amazing riders braved heat, altitude, physical, mechanical, and mental breakdowns in a poker ride like no other! One lucky lad came up with the best poker hand (full house, Aces high) to win a sweet New Year's powder skiing trip at Baldface Lodge. The other 66 lucky souls were treated to fantastic swag bags, prizes, a delicious BBQ and a heck of a fun day. The event is a fundraiser for the Nelson Cycling Club, and with all the trails around Nelson and the amount of work they do, they need all the help they can get!

Time To Get Naked

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Aug 27, 2009 - by Joshua Pierce

Naked Bikes: Beautifully crafted frames hand built by the fastest rider in the world.

The first thing you might notice about Sam’s shop is that it’s just a shop - there’s no computer-controlled machinery, no boomboxes croaking out death metal in the shipping department, no hermetically-sealed spray booths. This is a place where a craftsman builds rideable works of art, one step at a time.

Learn more inside,

Calgary Cycle Midsummer Sale!

Aug 27, 2009 - by Calgary Cycle

From now until August 29th we have got crazy good deals on full-suspension bikes and pimpin' clothing! Come on in and check out the sweet deals from Santa Cruz, Trek, Yeti, Devinci, Gary Fisher and Transition. We've also got clothing from Oakley, Troy Lee Designs, Dakine and Sombrio on sale.

Read on to check out some of the deals or stop by 1414 Center Street North, Calgary Alberta.

Whiteface 5 K Downhill is next up for the Pro Gravity Tour

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Aug 26, 2009 - by Downhill Mike Scheur

Whiteface 5 K Downhill is on August 29 & 30. This year we will have a pro seeding run 1st thing on Sunday morning. All pros will qualify as this seeding run only determines their starting position.

Stumps, Clump and Jumps - Update 2

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Aug 26, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes

Words by: Smiley

It's Portland everybody and Portland is known for two things. It's one of the largest cycling cities in the US and it has the largest amount of adult dance clubs per capita in North America. Both of these two stats everybody on the kick ass RV could relate too.

Pinkbike.com Juniors headed to Worlds!

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Aug 26, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

We at Pinkbike.com are stoked to say that both our Junior racers are headed to the UCI World Championships in Australia next week. Trenton Zoobkoff and Kyle Marshall will be representing Canada alongside fellow Canadian team mates as they compete in the Downhill race on Sunday September 6th.

Blue Mountain Mid Season Update

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Aug 26, 2009 - by Kelly Oneil

We are a little over halfway through the season and so far it’s been a good one. This year at Blue Mountain we’ve already seen 3 new/re-designed DH trails, a new XC loop in the south, the longest Ontario Cup Downhill and Super-D Course in history, the first of a 3 race by-weekly XC race series and Wade Simmons came to hang out for a weekend to teach our young and old dogs new tricks.

Here’s the scoop on what has been going on.

Wisley King of Dirt 2009

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Aug 26, 2009 - by George Simpson

The fourth round of King of Dirt came to Wisley on the 2nd of August and what a turn out it was. The weather was great, the trails were perfect and the tricks were huge. Jimmy Pratt was going high as usual, the DMR team doing some crazy tricks, as well as the other sponsored and unsponsored riders.

Video and results inside,

2010 Fox Clothing and Helmets - Preview

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Aug 25, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes

Fancy clothes and Carbon helmets

Fox Clothing makes some pretty fancy riding gear including helmets, protection, and race kits. Recently when we were in Whistler for Crankworx we got a chance to see some of the new kits. So, without further ado here is a sneak peak at the 2010 Fox Clothing lineup, including their all new Carbon Composite V3R helmet!

Click here for Fox Clothing...

FUNN Soljam Viper Pedals

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Aug 25, 2009 - by Simon Paton

Look what Hensley's spotted! Not only has he big sensitive ears, eyes like a hawk and a tongue like an ant eater. I trust his senses and you know he's onto something once he starts licking his lips.

Get your tastes buds onto these all new FUNN Soljam Viper pedals...

Stumps, Clump and Jumps - Update 1

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Aug 25, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes

Words by: Smiley

And they're off. With Crankworx wrapped up and a little money in a few of the Clump's pockets, it was time for the annual Clump trip. This year it is bigger, better with a big punch at the end. The boys are stoked and this time it will be down the coast in a magnificent RV, riding in style. With stops all the way from Whistler to San Francisco, you'll be sure to bump into them if you're in the neighborhood.

Week 4 of "52 weeks"

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Aug 25, 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 going to ride my hometown trails in Wales, new diet and camping madness!

..Inside are the Pics, video diary and loads of letters from the alphabet, which form words..

Through the Lens - Eric Palmer - Installment 1

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Aug 24, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes

Words by Eric Palmer

I have been asked to share the story behind my photography & way I go about things when I shoot, so here I am. I often get asked technical questions from keen upcoming photographers, so Jordan & I thought it would be a good idea to cover a few things that should help you out in understanding your camera better & how to get the best out of it. I’m sure that even if photography isn’t your thing, it will be interesting to see what’s going on in a photographers mind while you pin it past them or float over some dirt jumps.

So, here we go…

Alan Hepburn bike check - Aussie Style

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Aug 24, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes

Alan Hepburn has been doing a ton of riding, shooting, and coaching everywhere from Whistler to Australia. We recently got the chance to sit down and talk a bit with Alan about what his plans are for the rest of 2009 and 2010, here's what he had to say.

Alan Hepburn bike check inside...

Rocky Mountain Flatline - Full Specs and Photos

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Aug 21, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes

The New 2010 Rocky Mountain Flatline is down to 39 lbs, reducing the weight by 7 lbs from last year. Redesigned frame geometry with a more linear rate curve, new down tube without a mud flap, new shock mount position, and a 2 lbs lower frame weight. Entry level Flatline Pro available with Boxxer Race/Vivid 4.1 suspension, and SRAM drive train. Flatline World Cup available with 40 RC2/RC4 suspension, Saint drive train and high-end components.

Read on for more info on the 2010 Flatline...

Jaws Interview

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Aug 21, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Jaws recently contacted us in regards to an interview he'd done with a Polish riding site to see if we could run it for him here on Pinkbike.com. After much translating was done by Damian Knapik, we're happy to present to you the "Jaws Interview"!

Enjoy the pics and interview inside,

Crankworx - Random Goodies

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Aug 21, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Each summer we make the pilgrimage to Whistler B.C. for the annual Crankworx festival, not unlike the Sea Otter that we all flock to in the Spring. There are races going on daily, folks are showing their wares around the village and at night you'll find something fun to do where ever you go.

Here is a selection of pics from this Crankworx of things you may not have seen,

Brandon Semenuk's Custom Stereo - Biggs does it Big

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Aug 20, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes

When we heard JBL was doing a custom stereo install with their sponsored rider Brandon Semenuk, we brought out the cameras and filmed the process from start to finish. Brandon recently purchased a new Subaru Impreza WRX with his earnings from his recent wins and was ready to get the thump put in the trunk.

Click here for the video of the Brandon Semenuk JBL Stereo install...

NPS 4x at Penshurst, Kent.

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Aug 20, 2009 - by Simon Paton

Amazing what you see on your travels as a biker isn't it? Saturday night Damo from No Limits asked what I thought of the largest tree in England? "What tree"? I said. Apparently the one I had passed upmteen times that day, right by the 4x start line. Sunday morning 07:00 and Hensley and I stood in amazement. Not just at the largest tree but also the longest 4x course in the land.

Full results and pics inside,

661 Mini Downhill at PORC - Penshurst Kent.

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Aug 20, 2009 - by Simon Paton

Looking to get in racing Downhill? This is where you should start then. Chris Roberts has got the ball rolling here in the U.K and is taking racing to the masses in all corners of this isle. This time we were south of the big smoke that is London. PORC - Penshurst Off Road Club near Penshurst in Kent.

Read on to see how it's done and hopefully to get some inspiration to put this kind of race on at a hill near you!

Round 3 of the Diablo Gravity Series this weekend.

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Aug 19, 2009 - by Karl Burkat

Diablo Freeride Park Set to Host ROUND 3 of the Diablo Gravity Series

Diablo Freeride Park, New Jersey - This upcoming weekend Diablo Freeride Park is primed and ready to host the 3rd installment of the 2009 Diablo Gravity Series. Top east coast racers will be competing for over $7500 in cash and prizes as well as valuable Diablo Series points.

Pampered at Panorama Resort

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Aug 19, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Source: The Wandering Balloon

When Pinkbike asked me to write an article on Panorama, I questioned their sobriety. They are more than aware of my biking ability and sending me off to bike with riders who bike six days a week sounded nuts. Embracing this challenge I put a fresh chain on my bike and finally invested in a full-face helmet. As any typical nine to fiver living in Calgary I don’t get out on two wheels as much as I should. But I packed ready for a couple days of wet weather biker mania.

Full story inside,

2010 Norco Bikes - Hardtails and BMX

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Aug 19, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes

We have taken a look at all the other genre's of bikes from Norco's 2010 product lineup, so now we will look at 3 bikes, from the Shore to the street. The 2010 Norco Sasquatch, 2010 Norco Two50, and the 2010 Norco Rev. One being a North Shore Hardtail designed for gnarly rock rides and big drops, the second being a hardtail designed around street riding and dirt jumps and the last being a completely rigid bike, designed for street thrashing and having fun.

Click here for info on the Sasquatch, the Two50, and the Rev BMX...

John Evdokimoff Park Dedication Aug.22

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Aug 19, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Come and see the new jumps created for us by the legendary Jay Hoots at the John Evdokimoff Park in White Lake, near Salmon Arm in the Sunny Shuswap. Be the first to back flip the new rad double! Or are you man enough to superman it?

See poster for details,

2010 Norco Fluid 1

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Aug 18, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes

The Fluid series makes up the majority of Norco's all mountain bikes. This series of bikes caters to everything from the base level of dual suspension XC bikes, right up to competition level of bikes, including full carbon frames. The bike in the Fluid series that we chose to look at was the Fluid 1.

The Fluid 1 bike caters to a large grouping of riders, so let's take a look...

Snowmass MSC race weekend.

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Aug 18, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Source: Long Nguyen

Friday August 7th, 2009 was the first day here in Snowmass Colorado. Riders from around the Rockies Mountains started to trickle in early in the morning for the 5th round in the Mountain States Cup Series. Since there was a break in the World Cup Series Aaron Gwin, Jared Graves, and Sam Blenkinsop decided to drop by Snowmass and compete. The Pro DH and Mountain cross class was stacked with top riders and it was going to be a difficult one.

Read about the whole weekend and view tons of pics inside,

Descent-Gear/MSC Bikes NPS Round 4 - Caersws

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Aug 18, 2009 - by Alasdair MacLennan

Blink and you'd miss it. Yes, this weekend saw a short and fast track in use for round 4 of the Descent-Gear/MSC NPS series near the Welsh village of Caersws. With just one round to go, the total series points are increasing and we're getting closer to seeing who's in best contention for taking home the series titles.

Read on for what happened over the course of the weekend.

RedBull/Kona Stumps, Clump & Jumps Tour Hits West Coast!

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Aug 18, 2009 - by Evergreen Events

The "Red Bull Stumps, Clump and Jumps" tour hits the west coast August 13-31st with some of freeride's biggest stars climbing in the RV and hitting the road.

The tour kicks off on Thursday in Whistler, B.C. at Crankworx and culminates in the City by the Bay - San Francisco. Along the way, Red Bull athletes will break camp in Seattle and Portland for screenings of the film "Red Bull Rampage: The Evolution". All of the mayhem (oh yeah, and some riding too) will be captured for Freeride Entertainment's 10th anniversary New World Disorder film "DUST & BONES" that will premiere in Las Vegas in September.

Crankworx Contests Wrap Up.

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Aug 17, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Source: Crankworx

This past weekend was a busy one for Whistler Bike Park as there were events happening all over the mountain. Lopes and Kintner win the Giant Slalom on Friday, then Lopes and Griffiths win the Enduro while Greg Watts wins the Slopestyle and Andreu Lacondeguy wins best trick. On Sunday Sam Hill and Emmeline Ragot won the Canadian Open DH event.

Learn more inside,

Sun Peaks Canada and BC Cups!

Aug 17, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Source: Sun Peaks

Canada’s Finest DH and XC Mountain Bikers Head to Sun Peaks for the Canada Cup and BC Cup Championships – August 22 and 23

Over 500 athletes will arrive at Sun Peaks Resort next weekend to test their mettle at the Canada Cup and BC Cup Championships, August 22 to 23, 2009.

NWD10 - Dust and Bones trailer

Aug 15, 2009 - by Radek Burkat

Here is the release of the NWD10 Dust and Bones. Hot off the presses from our friends at Freeride Entertainment. New World Disorder 10 - Dust and Bones

Read on for Video

Crankworx 2009 - Slopestyle Winners, Winning Runs and Pics!

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Aug 15, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes

The Crankworx Slopestyle event just got finished up here in Whistler and 2009 ended with a unique podium. Many awesome tricks were thrown down, plus a landmark was set for Crankworx.

Click here for more info and the winners and the TOP 3 Rider's Final Runs!(more to come as they load)

TLD D3 Helmet - First Look!

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Aug 14, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes

Tonight Troy Lee Designs hosted a party to launch their all new D3 helmet. We hustled our buns off to be the first people to have it, so here you go Pinkbike.com, the first look at the all new TLD D3 Helmet.

Click here for info and photos on the D3...

Fox Unveils 831 Fork!

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Aug 14, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Source: Fox Racing Shox

Fox Racing Shox takes 4X, Dirt Jump and Dual Slalom suspension to the next level.

FOX Racing Shox is proud to announce the 831 Suspension Fork. Designed and engineered for the demanding disciplines of 4X, Dirt Jump, and Dual Slalom, the 831 uses the FOX 32 mm platform, FLOAT® Air Spring technology, and FIT™ RLC damper.

Webisode 7, The Whister Special.

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Aug 14, 2009 - by Tom Grundy

After months of waiting we were finally on the plane and heading towards Canada for two weeks of riding in the best place in the world, Whistler. Here is the video of those two weeks, including Supermans and No foot cans down Dirt Merchant and A-line, some Crank It Up action, a train in the rain and a mother of all Supermans in the Boneyard!

Video inside,

Descent-Gear Unclipped - Race Preview

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Aug 14, 2009 - by Simon Paton

Moelfre is the home course of the Athertons, designed by Dan Atherton and ragged silly by all three riders. Not one tree or root insight, this open Welsh hill side is like riding a huge wave. Just hold tight and go as fast as you dare...

The Descent-Gear Unclipped Downhill Race takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday the 11th, 12th and 13th of September 2009 and is already looking like it be a stormer.

Crankworx 2009 - Slopestyle Course Overview

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Aug 13, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes

Practice was taking place today so I took a couple moments to update you guys on what the Slopestyle course is like this year. Without further ado I present the 2009 Crankworx Slopestyle course.

Click here for pictures of the Slopestyle course...

Monster Energy Fantasy Slopestyle Contest Launched

Aug 13, 2009 - by Karl Burkat

Kokanee Crankworx, Monster Energy and Pinkbike.com have teamed up to launch the Monster Energy Fantasy Slopestyle Contest.

Entrants can view the contest page at www.pinkbike.com/live/monsterfantasy/ to select a team of six riders competing in the Monster Energy Slopestyle on August 15th. You can check out preview videos from each of the 24 riders competing to help contestants assemble their winning squad before the August 15th deadline.

Manitou MY 11 Aluminum Dorado photos and full specs

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Aug 13, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Manitou re-introduced the Carbon Dorado this past year and everyone was stoked to see it back in action. The down side is that is was less attainable to the average downhill consumer due to its price tag. The good news is that Manitou has created the all new Aluminium Upper MY 11 Dorado and it's got all the bells and whistles you'll find in its Carbon sibling, and at a price that is inline with the market.

Read on to learn all about the Manitou MY 11 Dorado,

Inventor's bike folds into its own wheel!

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Aug 13, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes

A student has designed a bike which can be folded completely into the space of the wheel's 26in circumference.

Click here for more info...

Kicking Horse Bike Park - Trail Crew Update #5

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Aug 13, 2009 - by Steve Crowe

The straight goods on Kicking Horse Bike Park, straight from the trail crew's fingertips.

This one goes out to our man Bruce Lessor, who is staring the biggest gap jump of any of our lives straight in the eye.

Learn how the trails are holding up inside,

Diablo Freeride Park: Bust-a-rhyme Poetry Contest WINNER

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Aug 12, 2009 - by Karl Burkat

Source: Diablo Freeride Park

After a week of throwing down some wicked poems, haikus, ballads and sonnets we narrowed it down to a few and picked our fav. Check out the winner inside and the honorable mentions.

Road Trippin’ the Thompson Okanagan, Part 4

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Aug 12, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Sunny Sun Peaks with Matt Hunter, Dylan Sherrard and Chayse Marshall

Fortuitous is a fantastic word and any opportunity to use it will be, by nature, a good one. If our tour of the Thompson Okanagan could be wrapped up in one word, it would have to be fortuitous. On our fourth and final day, we visited Sun Peaks and yeah, you guessed it, lady luck was on our side. We managed to snag not one but three killer riders – Matt Hunter, Dylan Sherrard and Chayse Marshall – to show us the park, shoot some footage and otherwise have a grand old time.

Do you need flat bars?

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Aug 12, 2009 - by Simon Paton

Flat as a witches tit? Get on these Broomsticks then!

It's not just the mother in-law that flies around on a broom stick with her black cat. My original Klein Pinnacle with Mission Control bars back in the early 90's were flat. Seems we've gone full circle again and flat is back, it's the new black...

Claire Buchar wins Womenzworx

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Aug 11, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Source: Crankworx

Nychka and Buchar split the $1,000 prize after riding the “Boneyard on Steroids” at The Gala

It was survival of the fittest today as ladies endured a full day of riding in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park at the third annual WomenzWorx event presented by Sombrio Girl; proving once again, that girls can hold their own in the Bike Park. The event included two open competitions and one invitational called The Gala, which took place in the legendary Boneyard Slopestyle course.

Win a free bike with The Camp Of Champions!

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Aug 11, 2009 - by Ken Ach

Win Casey Groves or Alan Hepburn's bike with The Camp of Champions

To celebrate the World Premiere of Aaron LaRocque's new film "What's Next", which features Camp of Champions coaches Casey Groves and Alan Hepburn, we are giving away Casey Groves' pimpin' Transition Blindside to one of our Pinkbike friends and Alan's pimpin' Banshee Wildcard to someone that enters in person between noon and 5PM on August 14th at the World Premiere Pre Party on The Longhorn Patio.

Learn more inside,

Center of Gravity - Kelowna BC

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Aug 11, 2009 - by Casey Groves

Last weekend in Kelowna C.O.G. took place. Many of us have been waiting all year for this event. Center of Gravity is a multi sport event that includes wakeboarding, volleyball, basketball and biking.

The main attraction is usually the volleyball but this year, the dirt jump demos brought in the biggest crowd and the loudest cheers!

Trestle Bike Park-Home to Colorado Crankworx

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Aug 11, 2009 - by Justin Brantley

Get your bike tuned up for an unforgettable trip to Trestle Bike Park. Trestle Bike Park located in Winter Park, Colorado and is home to Crankworx Colorado. The park provides an unbelievable biking experience for all levels of riders. Don’t have a bike? Don’t worry because they have a huge fleet of rental bikes and gear for you to ride.

Read on to find out what’s in store for you at Trestle Bike Park…

Red Bull Exodus - Whistler Blackcomb -September 4th and 5th

Aug 11, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Source: Red Bull

Red Bull Exodus hit Whistler Blackcomb for first-ever mass start downhill mountain bike race in Canada!

On September 4th and 5th, 2009 mountain bikers will gather at the peak at Whistler Mountain, at Whistler Blackcomb resort in British Columbia and will descend more than 2,182m and a vertical of 1,530m in order to cross the finish line in the Whistler Village. All riders will need to sustain constant physical and mental effort in order to maintain control during the entire descent, which will take approximately 35 to 45 minutes for the fastest participants.

Dust and Bones Party at Crankworx!

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Aug 10, 2009 - by Jordan Holmes

Freeride, Kona and Red Bull Host "Dust & Bones" Party to Celebrate 10 Years of Disorder at Crankworx

Blake Jorgenson's Gallery and the Firerock Lounge will be the venue for the "Dust & Bones party to celebrate 10 years of New World Disorder, Thursday August 13th, with a charity auction and teaser premiere during the annual Crankworx mountain bike festival in Whistler. Freeride Entertainment and it's partners, Kona Bicycles and Red Bull will be hosting a night of still image and art appreciation by honoring it's key contributors from the last 10 years with a gallery showing and a special printing of 10 photos from New World Disorder film shoots.

Transition Days 2009

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Aug 10, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

This year Transition Bikes has once again brought together their dealers and various media hoodlums for 2, 2 day gatherings in August. I attended the first get together last week where we talked shop and rode bikes, two things that the Transition boys seem to be doing a good job at.

Check out what all went down in Ferndale, Washington inside...

Velirium - Vote for the Best Photos and Videos

Aug 10, 2009 - by Karl Burkat

The World Cup in Mont Saint Anne is over and to remember the 2 weeks of Velirium we have all the best photos and videos. It's your chance to choose the best stuff from the event and hook up the people taking the photos and shooting the videos with over $3000 in prizes.

Voting ends tonight at midnight!

Road Trippin’ the Thompson Okanagan, Part 3

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Aug 10, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Jay Hoots update, Intermontane Challenge(s) with Tinker Juarez and Harper Mountain.

The hardest part about a houseboat trip on the Shuswap Lake is leaving it. But the show must roll along, so our intrepid crew packed up the bikes and departed for Kamloops to check out the inaugural Intermontane Challenge, a 5-stage XC race around the Interior BC city. During our fun-filled evening with the Shuswap Trail Alliance folks, we learned Jay Hoots had just arrived at the White Lake Bike Park near Sorrento to oversee a full rework of the community bike park – so a side trip was in order!

Crankworx Monster Energy DH Results

Aug 10, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Source: Crankworx

Justin Leov leads the Kiwis to podium domination. Miranda Miller wins the Pro Women category.

Justin Leov beats the dust, and the rest of the field to take top spot in the Monster Energy Garbanzo DH at Kokanee Crankworx 2009. With only one run to make their mark and over 330 competitors over all, there was no room for error.

Kyle Strait wins Dual Slalom at Kokanee Crankworx 2009

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Aug 9, 2009 - by Tyler Maine

Source: Crankworx

From Freestyler To Racer, Strait Upsets Lopes in Finals

An amazing sunset through the clouds set the dramatic stage on a Dual Slalom course built to perfection. Slopestyle heavyweight Kyle Strait, back on the race scene this year, upset Brian Lopes to win the 2009 Kokanee Crankworx Dual Slalom. The gates dropped to fast-paced action and big crashes, proving once again the Dual Slalom is a crowd pleaser.