Build Your Team Ahead of Round 8 - 2026 Val di Sole DH World Championships
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Mike Kazimer
Today
26" Wheels & No Motors: 10 Vintage Gems From the Pinkbike BuySell
Ah, the good old days.
Dario DiGiulio
Today
Review: Madrone Jab vs. Ratio Mech - Top Two Mechanical Derailleurs Compared
Two premium aftermarket options for riders looking for something from a brand that doesn't start with 'S'.
Jessie-May Morgan
Today
Alpinestars Announces Downhill Algorithm For Tech-Air MX Protection
Alpinestars claim an 82% reduction in transmitted impact energy as compared to traditional chest protectors
Sarah Moore
Today
Throwback Thursday: Mondraker Sweeps the Podium at the 2016 Val di Sole DH World Champs with Hart, Greenland & Payet
A dominant performance from Mondraker a decade ago on the Black Snake.
Ed Spratt
Today
Results: 2026 Val di Sole XCC Short Track World Championships
The 2026 XCC Short Track World Champions have been crowned in Val di Sole.
Pinkbike Originals
Today
Bike Check Video: Hattie Harnden's World Cup Winning Gamux Sego
Innes caught up with World Cup Winner Hattie Harnden to find out what's different on her bike, what's not and how she came to ride this very interesting setup.
Stephane Pelletier
Today
Mud, Mayhem & 1960's Mustangs: Dan Wolfe Breaks Down Les Gets Chaos
The Big Bad Wolf joins the podcast to unpack Les Gets' mud-soaked madness, Hattie Harnden's historic first DH win, Commencal's new DH Prototype, and the fan invasion heard 'round the world.
PinkbikeStaff
Jul 14, 2026
Pinkbike Powerseller Makes It Easier to Sell Your Bikes & Gear
Intended for bike shops, pro athletes, and other super-users of the BuySell marketplace, Powerseller offers lower-cost boosting, automation, unlimited listings, and identification on the platform.
Ed Spratt
Today
Throwback Thursday: 42 Custom Race Bikes from Past Val di Sole DH World Championships
42 custom bikes from previous Val di Sole World Champs races.
Ed Spratt
Today
Results: 2026 Junior XC World Championships
The results are in from the Junior XCO racing at the 2026 XC World Championships.
Jessie-May Morgan
Today
Jessie-May’s DH Tech Randoms: 2026 Val Di Sole World Championships
More adjustments than you can shake a mass damper at.
Ed Spratt
Today
2026 Val di Sole DH World Champs Start Lists: Who's Racing This Weekend?
247 riders are confirmed to be on the start line for qualifying at the 2026 Val di Sole DH World Championships.
Ed Spratt
Today
Highlights: Day 1 at the 2026 Val di Sole World Championships
Racing is underway at the 2026 mountain bike World Championships.
Sarah Moore
Today
Social Round Up: Custom Bikes & Kit from the Val di Sole DH World Champs 2026
Brands go all out at the biggest show of the year.
Matt Beer
Aug 26, 2026
Review: Norco Torrent DH - A Wallet-Friendly Bike Park Blaster
The Torrent is purpose built for lapping jump trails, hitting big features, and general gravity riding.
Pinkbike Originals
Aug 26, 2026
The Track Looks UNREAL! | Val di Sole 2026 DH World Champs Track Preview
The World Champs track in Val Di Sole has been buffed, prepped, marked, changed and tuned for the biggest race of the year in Italy.
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Sarah Moore
Aug 26, 2026
Parker Garner Bought a $500 Bike 2 Months Ago. Then He Won the Zink Invitational.
Taking home a $10,000 check and an official Natural Selection Bike 2027 Invitation.
Norco Bicycles
Today
Norco Unveils World's Kit & Bikes to Take on the Black Snake - Val di Sole DH World Champs 2026
Four Norco riders will line up for three countries to take on the track and battle it out for the most coveted title in Downhill.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 26, 2026
Bafang Announces Two New E-Bike Motors With Up to 1700 Watts of Power
The peak power battle continues.
Sarah Moore
Aug 26, 2026
Video: Jackson Goldstone's Val di Sole DH World Champs Course Preview
Jackson Goldstone shows you the fresh track in Val di Sole.
Jessie-May Morgan
Aug 26, 2026
Spotted: Martin Maes To Race World Champs On A 32" / 27.5” Orbea Rallon DH - Val Di Sole 2026
Martin Maes Mega-Mullet is set to take on the Black Snake
Charlie Coquillard
Aug 26, 2026
Video: Track Walk & Measuring the Ski Jump with Charlie Coquillard - Val di Sole 2026 DH World Champs
Charlie Coquillard takes us down the new World Champs track and chats with riders as they check out the track for the first time.
Brian Park
Aug 26, 2026
Pinkbike is Adding Spoiler Protection to Headlines
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Sarah Moore
Aug 26, 2026
XC Team Relay Results from the 2026 XC World Championships
The results are in from the team relay at the 2026 XC World Championships in Val di Sole, Italy.
Ed Spratt
Aug 26, 2026
2026 Val di Sole XC World Champs Preview: Schedule, Start List & How to Watch
Everything you need to know about this week's 2026 XC World Championships in Val di Sole.
IMBA USA
Aug 25, 2026
The 8 Years of Invisible Trail Work Behind Walden’s Ridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Modern trail development is a process that begins long before shovels hit dirt or flags get tied to trees.
Magnus
Aug 26, 2026
Video: A Week in Vang, Norway Riding Hefty Bike Park with Makken & Friends
The long-term plan is to open this stunning property to the public.
Andrew Neethling
Aug 25, 2026
Video: The Real Behind the Scenes from Sam Hill, Brendog & Steve Peat’s Three Legends POV at the Les Gets DH World Cup
The banter, track walk, behind-the-scenes moments and everything that went into the final runs.
Ed Spratt
Aug 25, 2026
How to Watch the 2026 Mountain Bike World Championships
[UPDATED] The UCI has confirmed the full list of broadcasters for this week's downhill, XCO and XCC racing.
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