Fabio Wibmer - GoPro of the World: Mixing technical riding with huge drops is probably my signature style and that's why I decided to try this line. I used two different bikes and if I'm honest I haven't seen a POV video like this and I think that makes this short video so special. Getting that line done was one of my biggest dreams since I heard of the contest. My village where I live is definitely a heaven for riding and it's super cool that I finally pulled some lines I've dreamed about since childhood.
Post Office - Final Sessions: Some of the last ever sessions at the most iconic MTB dirt spot in history before the bulldozer arrived on February 17th, 2015. The Post Office in Aptos, CA, was the breeding ground for some of the biggest names in the sport for over 15 years and inspired a generation of riders both locally and around the world thanks to countless videos and photos.
Post Office - A Moment to Remember: My thoughts go out to the builders and the riders of this awesome spot. And even though the video doesn't do justice to how great this place was, I hope it makes you feel like you were there watching. I tried to get a shot of everyone, sorry if I missed any bangers.
Destroying Woodward West: Red Bull riders Martin Soderstrom and Anton Thelander brought their 'A' game to Woodward West for a couple of days. Video: Sebastian Visuals.
Olle Lundahl in Barcelona: In early 2014 I broke my neck on a double tailwhip and now I'm back riding after eight months off the bike. Thanks to everyone that filmed.
Inside the Biotop 3 - Official Trailer: The success of the film Inside The Biotop 2 inspired our team to create the third part of the film: Inside The Biotop 3. It's still more good riding, excitement, great music, and craziness realized by Team Biotop Racing riders. Online premiere 14.03.2015!
2 Wheels Live - Ep3. I traveled through Europe with stops to participate in Downmall, in the city of Szczecin, Poland, then a week at Dawid Godziek's local trails. I visited Berlin for the second stop, then went to the beautiful city of Prague to enjoy its views, take a ride in the park, and take part in the final stage of Downmall.
Dream Yard 2 - Pat Casey: Nope, unfortunately this is not your backyard paradise - but it Pat Casey’s, and this magical setup looks amazing.
Daniel Sandoval - NBD's: Known for his high-flying combos and a vast arsenal of tech-tricks, Daniel Sandoval is constantly pushing the progression of BMX. Coming off an ankle injury late 2014, Daniel is back to full form as he set out to ride some of Southern California's most popular skateparks. With new tricks, jaw-dropping gaps, and perfected classics; Daniel does not disappoint.
Catty Woods: This footage is about five years old, there are more jumps now.
Cut Media Showreel: The masterminds behind ''The Ridge'' and ''Imaginate'' have an amazing body of work.
One Run With Bobby Brown: For his entire life, Bobby Brown has called Breckenridge his home mountain. He's logged countless runs through the famous terrain parks of Freeway and Park Lane, where he’s developed one the most highly regarded styles within the ski industry today, bringing him several X Games medals and a trip to the Sochi Winter Olympics. With the help of Under Armour, Bobby and Michael Clarke came together to capture a top-to-bottom run at the mountain where it all began for him, Breckenridge.
Fabio Wibmer clip was unreal but I can't help think that it would have been better to see it from a non POV angle... it was hard to appreciate just how huge those drops were...
Didn't expect to see A Call from Selma here - good watch. Here's some chronology to make it all clear. On March 9th 1965, James Reeb, whilst taking part in peaceful protest in Selma, was attacked by white supremacists, he died two days later. Following the attack, and Reeb's death, thousands of mourners took to the streets, to town halls, and held vigils in his honour. Martin Luther King spoke out against the attack, and lamented the death of a man who symbolised the truth that men of different races and classes could live together as friends, not enemies. In April 1965, the men who murdered James Reeb are acquitted by an all-white Alabama jury. August 6th 1965, Lyndon Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act, removing barriers to the enfranchisement of racial minorities across the U.S. It marks a pivotal moment in the social rights movement and a step towards greater justice and equality in society, especially in Jim Crow states where discrimination had long kept all but White Americans out of the ballot box. From the acquitted murderers of Emmet Till, and Medgar Evers, to the wrongful conviction of Ruben Carter, the history of "all-white" juries is a terrible one, and serves as a reminder of the dangers of institutionalised segregation and racism.
sad to say, but not much has changed. oh sure, neg rep the crap out of this comment, but the amount of racism in this country is still pretty sad. Another sad thing is that people are actively trying to restrict voting abilities of minorities by demanding voter I.D. and having other ways of fucking with the system.
If you're racist, go grow up.
weird, i thought we still had a shit ton of racism...
and the sucess of one black man doesn't mean there is equality or a lack of racism. i remember how much racist talk i heard when he was elected. about how he'd be assassinated within the month and stuff like that.
Racism is certainly still a huge problem in the U.S. And having Obama as President really only does so much to help combat racism. Ostensibly a black president is a huge step in the right direction, but white Americans still dominate politics and there is only so much Obama can do, especially within the U.S. government with its numerous checks on the President's powers, and especially with a split legislature. Also, let's not forget that virtually all inland, and south American states vote republican... with only forward thinking north-eastern and western states voting democrat. Obviously that doesn't make the southern states racist states, but they certainly weren't about to vote in a black president... despite there being just as diverse an electorate down south as there is in northern and western States. TFreeman is right, discrimination against blacks is still ever present and institutionalised, none more so than in voting "procedure".
So let me get this straight: Racist republican whites have prevented all blacks from voting, so that they themselves could elect Obama 2x in a row? Genius.
they have tried to limit voting, and they've been able to slightly limit it in some states. but its all the other states that vote him in, not the already red states.
TFreeman- so I need to have a Driver license to drive a car, need to show that ID to buy beer or cigarettes but to exercise the most important right as a citizen, lets not make sure that person is actually one.
Funny, but the thing you racists forget is that your very statement is racist. It's racist to assume only black people are poor. that is the argument against it, that the poor and elderly would have a hard time getting one.
So it's pretty racist to assume the poor are only blacks.
You anti voter ID types are as stupid as the one calling the drug testing for welfare recipients as racist- again assuming only black receive welfare.
Thustlewhumber: "So let me get this straight: Racist republican whites have prevented all blacks from voting, so that they themselves could elect Obama 2x in a row?"
Nothing gets past you Thustle... Obviously African Americans have some share in the votes that led to Obama's victory, however there are mechanisms within the American political system which still contribute to the disenfranchisement of certain groups in America, such as the black. Obviously this type of institutionalised racism and class warfare exists at one level, and at the other end you have missing votes and recounts. Remember when Bush won ...cough cough... against Al Gore.
TheOriginalTwoTone: "It's racist to assume black people are poor" I'm not sure where you're getting this, but if you think that campaigning for equality and the full extension of enfranchisement to all Americans, regardless of their colour, race, or religion, is racist, then think the other way. Turning a blind eye to the events in Ferguson, to the ONGOING political strife felt across America, is not a solution to the problem. Pointing it out, is not racist.
Alfaro- peoples objection to voter ID cards in this country is based around the argument that it disproportionately affects poor people. That same group is the one arguing that requiring voter ID is racist. 2+2 = 4, pretty straightforward.
You're not here, don't jump into the Ferguson crap unless you have a concept of what is going on. The slogan should read "Only Black lives only matter when taken by a White officer"
Let talk about our big teddy bear Brown. Do you know who Kristiana Coignard is? Do you know who Dillon Taylor is? I mean without Googling- White people shot by cops. Where are the riots, the burning and looting?
Get it, you are falling for what the media wants, hook line and sinker. Let talk about a national news organization editing a 911 call to make it sound like Zimmer said the N word. Let talk about how he was first reported as white, then as a White Latin American- when was the last time someone was call White-Latin American in the news.
First of all, thank you Pink Bike for adding a weekly dose of political correctness to my mountain biking, looks like you guys are feeling the white guilt just as hard up in Canada.
And alfaro, the political strife across the America is felt no thanks to the likes of you, and your racist buddies Reverend Al and Jessie, who take every opportunity to make everything racist. If you have an issue with racism in America, take it to the black president, who btw has done nothing to help the situation, you'd think the first black president would do something to address "race relations". I guess he's been to busy trying to take our rights away since he's declared himself emperor. Now STFU and let's get back to biking instead of this bullshit.
2015,the past has not past,we still hate,will we ever love one,or does history keep the cycle of hate repeat,i know that you can not run from the past it will always catch you.so just try your best to give love even if you don't get it back,some day you will.
TheOriginal - Yes, but when it's the truth, and an actual injustice you can point to, then it's not racist to call it for what it is, it's the truth.
Ok, you got me. I haven't actually been to Ferguson and seen what's going on. However it's my understanding, and my point I'm trying to drive home, is that the peaceful demonstrations of the likes seen at Ferguson are in order to protest social injustices. The shooting dead of Michael Brown, in this case, was the straw that broke the camel's back. As you say, there are many deaths in America at the hands of cops... some "just", many not. I'm not wading into that one, but the relatives of those white Americans who died have done, and those deaths were also international news, but for a different reason.
I totally get that the media is a sensationalising force, and can be very poisonous in it's actions. It's the same in the UK. But even without the American media, it's clear to see that something isn't right in American society.
SlodownU... Obama has done things to help promote equality and race relations, it would have been nice to see him do more.
Pretty sure that Simon kid was riding somewhere in Bend. Definately not Laguna. I mean, some trails were Laguna, but the less -recognizable ones were in Bend.
The Fabio Wibmer video was great. I'm just glad those kids stayed out of his way on that one drop. I would also love to ride Laguna one day. Every clip I've ever seen looks great.
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On March 9th 1965, James Reeb, whilst taking part in peaceful protest in Selma, was attacked by white supremacists, he died two days later.
Following the attack, and Reeb's death, thousands of mourners took to the streets, to town halls, and held vigils in his honour. Martin Luther King spoke out against the attack, and lamented the death of a man who symbolised the truth that men of different races and classes could live together as friends, not enemies.
In April 1965, the men who murdered James Reeb are acquitted by an all-white Alabama jury.
August 6th 1965, Lyndon Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act, removing barriers to the enfranchisement of racial minorities across the U.S. It marks a pivotal moment in the social rights movement and a step towards greater justice and equality in society, especially in Jim Crow states where discrimination had long kept all but White Americans out of the ballot box.
From the acquitted murderers of Emmet Till, and Medgar Evers, to the wrongful conviction of Ruben Carter, the history of "all-white" juries is a terrible one, and serves as a reminder of the dangers of institutionalised segregation and racism.
Also, let's not forget that virtually all inland, and south American states vote republican... with only forward thinking north-eastern and western states voting democrat.
Obviously that doesn't make the southern states racist states, but they certainly weren't about to vote in a black president... despite there being just as diverse an electorate down south as there is in northern and western States. TFreeman is right, discrimination against blacks is still ever present and institutionalised, none more so than in voting "procedure".
Nothing gets past you Thustle... Obviously African Americans have some share in the votes that led to Obama's victory, however there are mechanisms within the American political system which still contribute to the disenfranchisement of certain groups in America, such as the black. Obviously this type of institutionalised racism and class warfare exists at one level, and at the other end you have missing votes and recounts. Remember when Bush won ...cough cough... against Al Gore.
TheOriginalTwoTone: "It's racist to assume black people are poor" I'm not sure where you're getting this, but if you think that campaigning for equality and the full extension of enfranchisement to all Americans, regardless of their colour, race, or religion, is racist, then think the other way. Turning a blind eye to the events in Ferguson, to the ONGOING political strife felt across America, is not a solution to the problem. Pointing it out, is not racist.
You're not here, don't jump into the Ferguson crap unless you have a concept of what is going on. The slogan should read "Only Black lives only matter when taken by a White officer"
Let talk about our big teddy bear Brown. Do you know who Kristiana Coignard is? Do you know who Dillon Taylor is? I mean without Googling- White people shot by cops. Where are the riots, the burning and looting?
Get it, you are falling for what the media wants, hook line and sinker. Let talk about a national news organization editing a 911 call to make it sound like Zimmer said the N word. Let talk about how he was first reported as white, then as a White Latin American- when was the last time someone was call White-Latin American in the news.
And alfaro, the political strife across the America is felt no thanks to the likes of you, and your racist buddies Reverend Al and Jessie, who take every opportunity to make everything racist. If you have an issue with racism in America, take it to the black president, who btw has done nothing to help the situation, you'd think the first black president would do something to address "race relations". I guess he's been to busy trying to take our rights away since he's declared himself emperor. Now STFU and let's get back to biking instead of this bullshit.
Ok, you got me. I haven't actually been to Ferguson and seen what's going on. However it's my understanding, and my point I'm trying to drive home, is that the peaceful demonstrations of the likes seen at Ferguson are in order to protest social injustices. The shooting dead of Michael Brown, in this case, was the straw that broke the camel's back.
As you say, there are many deaths in America at the hands of cops... some "just", many not. I'm not wading into that one, but the relatives of those white Americans who died have done, and those deaths were also international news, but for a different reason.
I totally get that the media is a sensationalising force, and can be very poisonous in it's actions. It's the same in the UK. But even without the American media, it's clear to see that something isn't right in American society.
SlodownU... Obama has done things to help promote equality and race relations, it would have been nice to see him do more.
Post Office=Respect.