May 2016 - Good Month or Bad Month?
Ryan Nyquist
Secures wildcard spot for Crankworx Les Gets.
Secures wildcard spot for Crankworx Les Gets.
BMX legend Ryan Nyquist's career includes multiple X Games gold medals, and now he's turning his gaze to the world of mountain bike slopestyle. Nyquist's decision to set his sights on the FMB World Tour isn't entirely unprecedented – there are multiple former-BMX pros (Darren Berrecloth and Nicholi Rogatkin immediately come to mind) who have gone on to achieve slopestyle success - but Nyquist's performance on the tour has been impressive nonetheless.
The 37-year-old's second place finish at FISE World Montpelier earned him one of the coveted wildcard spots for Crankworx Les Gets, and puts him one step closer to his goal of qualifying for the big show, Red Bull Joyride.
The 37-year-old's second place finish at FISE World Montpelier earned him one of the coveted wildcard spots for Crankworx Les Gets, and puts him one step closer to his goal of qualifying for the big show, Red Bull Joyride.
Bike Park Fans
Lift served riding season returns.
Lift served riding season returns.
The Whistler Bike Park fired up the lifts on May 20th, signaling the unofficial start of summer for many riders. Of course, it did snow a few inches the following weekend, but still, the lifts are running, the days are getting longer, and access to one of the world's best bike parks has returned for another year.
The season is getting underway at countless other Northern Hemisphere bike parks as well, which means it's time to break out the full face, buy a few extra tubes, and go enjoy a few days of lift served good times.
The season is getting underway at countless other Northern Hemisphere bike parks as well, which means it's time to break out the full face, buy a few extra tubes, and go enjoy a few days of lift served good times.
Greg Callaghan
Local favorite wins again.
Local favorite wins again.
Round three of the 2016 Enduro World Series returned to Wicklow, Ireland, and once again it was hometown hero Greg Callaghan who came out on top. Hordes of enthusiastic fans lined the tracks, cheering wildly as Callaghan steamrolled his way to victory, with Sam Hill hot on his heels.
There was plenty of pressure on the Cube Action Team rider – not too many riders have managed to pull off back-to-back victories on home turf – but Callahan did it, and now has his sights set firmly on maintaining that blistering pace for the rest of the series.
There was plenty of pressure on the Cube Action Team rider – not too many riders have managed to pull off back-to-back victories on home turf – but Callahan did it, and now has his sights set firmly on maintaining that blistering pace for the rest of the series.
Loic Bruni
Broken collarbone dashes Fort William hopes.
Broken collarbone dashes Fort William hopes.
Poor Loic - the flying Frenchman just can't seem to get into Lady Luck's good graces. After finally winning his first World Cup in Cairns, he suffered a crash in training a few weeks later that left him with a broken collarbone and a concussion.
The break and the resulting surgery will force him to sit out the Fort William and Leogang World Cup rounds, but expect to see him back in action later in the season, eager to pick up where he left off. Heal up quick Loic!
The break and the resulting surgery will force him to sit out the Fort William and Leogang World Cup rounds, but expect to see him back in action later in the season, eager to pick up where he left off. Heal up quick Loic!
Steve Smith's Family, Friends, and Fans
Canadian downhill star's untimely death leaves mountain bike community reeling.
Canadian downhill star's untimely death leaves mountain bike community reeling.
Steve Smith passed away after succumbing to injuries suffered during a dirt bike accident, sending a shockwave of sorrow through the mountain bike world, news that overshadows everything else that happened this month. The 26-year-old was a fan favorite, notorious for his 'go big or go home' riding style, and heads were guaranteed to turn whenever the Canadian Chainsaw was on course. Off the track his gap tooth grin was a common sight, and his mischievous sense of humor and genuine good nature earned him a cadre of loyal friends who fully supported him in his quest for downhill success. The outpouring of stories and tales about Stevie was incredible, and it seems as if everyone who spent even just a few moments in his presence came away with a special memory. Steve Smith will never be forgotten – his memory will be carried on in all of us as a shining example of a small town boy who achieved his dream of becoming one of the best downhill mountain bikers in the world.
Stevie Smith: 1989-2016.
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Bad... very very bad... but I loved all the positive messages and positivity surrounding Stevie as the person he was. He will be sadly missed by family, friends, any body that met him and so many that never had the chance (like myself included).
A) The people who write for this site are MTBers just like you.
B) Several of them knew Stevie personally.
C) They're not callous a*sholes. Life goes on, and they're trying the best they can to both do their jobs and show respect.
RIP Stevie
+++ Good month for mud lovers
- - - Bad month for those who dislike washing their bike after a ride
Not even gonna read the article this month.
Here's your bone: Once the dust settles it is easier to dwell in melancholy of feeling of loss as an excuse to not take a creative action, instead of taking that energy and figuring out what to do with it, you selfish bugger.