Masters Of What?!
MASTERS OF DIRT!
The Vienna Stadthalle hosted a high-impact 'M.O.D' season kick-off weekend. It was hard to imagine just how the new highly-publicised 'Pushing the Limits' version of the show could possibly top or exceed past M.O.D highs. Even with many of the big-name International action-sports returning, the show had several unexpected and exciting additions. Masters of Dirt by Monster Energy ensured that every one of the over 25 000 fans in Vienna on that weekend, were kept on their edge of their seat for every segment of the new show!
Inside this article you're about to see 'M.O.D' the way you have never seen it before... Follow Sam Reynolds and his fellow companions to see that a typical day at this event is far from being... typical!
Vienna - It's been a true pleasure... The show is done and dusted, which means only one thing - Afterparty!
Masters of Dirt and Monster Energy have got something special for you!
One, lucky person can win a bunch of cool stuff - a snap-back cap signed by Georgie and Sam Reynolds and a T-Shirt which was signed by many 'M.O.D.' people including Lacondeguy, Godziek Brothers, Zejda, Rogatkin, Romero and CP Gang, just to name a few...
It's simple... All you have to do is ask Georgie Fechter a question which he's going to like the most. So, besides the answer to your question, you can grab all the goodies! You can earn extra points for saying what makes 'M.O.D.' so badass! Feel free to write below in the comments and Georgie, himself will choose a winner after 48hours of posting this feature...
*Don't be a smart ass, this won't help you win
**We'll ship the swag pack Worldwide, so go for it!
The Vienna Stadthalle hosted a high-impact 'M.O.D' season kick-off weekend. It was hard to imagine just how the new highly-publicised 'Pushing the Limits' version of the show could possibly top or exceed past M.O.D highs. Even with many of the big-name International action-sports returning, the show had several unexpected and exciting additions. Masters of Dirt by Monster Energy ensured that every one of the over 25 000 fans in Vienna on that weekend, were kept on their edge of their seat for every segment of the new show!
Inside this article you're about to see 'M.O.D' the way you have never seen it before... Follow Sam Reynolds and his fellow companions to see that a typical day at this event is far from being... typical!
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 Sam Reynolds, himself... Ready and focused to give 100% over the weekend! |
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| And this is how it all starts... |
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| Szymon Godziek presents a stylish superman during the practice session |
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| Supermen were flying all over the Stadthalle. Andreu and Xavier are showing how the perfect execution of that trick should look like |
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| Not a perfect start to the warm up session for Tomas Zejda. But it didn't take long until we saw him back on the jumps |
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| More riders started to turn up to practice... Simon Moratz entering with an unusual way |
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| Bastian Radloff, Regional Communication Manager at Monster is making sure that everybody knows their place. At the same time Simon is dialling his tricks. It doesn't matter who you are and what are your duties during the event - everything must be smooth as butter |
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| Walking up the roll in - the hardest part of the weekend for all the riders... |
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| You can see that high number of cases with hi-tech gear is needed for such a big show... Oh, yeah.. That is Linus Sjoholm going sideways |
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| When the practice session is at it's peak, Sam was doing his biggest tricks. All stands were empty, but it was only the matter of a few hours to make all the seats taken down to the last one of them |
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| Dawid Godziek doesn't disappoint, at all! He was on fire that weekend and pulled all the best and biggest moves out of bag of tricks for the show. I saw many nailed 'Nac Nacs', but damn... Thanks to that extension, Dawid took it to the next level! |
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| The practice session is slowly going to it's end. Simon did a sweet Flip-Nac to be sure he can perform with confidence during the main show of the day |
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| Linus does a text-book Superman. Yes, he is ready to show to the public what Freestyle MTB is all about! |
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| Even the local TV channel paid a visit to make a feature on M.O.D. |
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| The FMX guys couldn't wait for their turn to practice. The air quickly became 'smoky-blue' when they showed up... Push-bike riders had a moment to catch a breath and chill-out... |
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| A bunch of them decided to watch FMX riders sweat... |
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| Xavi wanted to shred the electronic version of Motocross |
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| Bartek 'Pope' Obukowicz was practising his secret tricks while enjoying the sunny weather |
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| Sam, together with other riders found refuge in the ''Healing Room''. A long weekend of riding on the highest level definitely can take toll on human body |
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| After the FMX guys finished their practice runs, it was time for the mandatory group shot. |
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| Georg Fechter - The Mastermind behind the whole idea of 'Masters of Dirt' |
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| Sebas Romero was present to shot a promo for the newest clothing collection of 'M.O.D.' Honestly, if there is one perfect photographer to stand up to this task, that is Sebas, for sure! His style mirrors the concept of 'M.O.D' in the best way possible |
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| But this was not enough... Come this way... |
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| Behind these door was Sebas' Photo-Kingdom |
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| Sebas has created a superb work place for himself... Personally, I was blown away by how amazing his attitude and approach to photography is! |
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| I am sure that I wasn't the only one who felt that way, because Sebas' room was packed at all times |
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| Segway. This thing was unofficially the best toy of the weekend. That thing was coming from hands to hands between people who wanted to have some fun on it. And believe me, it caused a few comical situations, including making a total fool out of myself! |
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| MiniBMX was on high demand, as well. |
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| Swagger |
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| Meanwhile, tension behind these door was rising higher and higher with every passing minute... |
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| Last check before the final call |
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| Everything must be in fully running condition |
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| Those who could go backstage were lucky to meet their idols. |
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| Franz Grossmann and his crew can't wait to see it all go off |
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| Georgie calls 'Riders Meeting' to once again and 'step by step' go through routine of the show |
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| Pads are on... |
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| 'Click', Helmet is on, as well |
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| Highly anticipated moment is in the air... |
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| BOOM! It's on with the full force. The beginning of the show is an amazing pyro and fireworks demonstration linked with dance choreography. |
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| After a quick introduction, it's time to show off... Andreu's dropping in! |
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| What's so cool about 'M.O.D.' that besides 'seriousness' of big tricks on push bikes and other heavy machines, there is also room for fun skits, too. Alfonso, the pizza delivery guy was my favourite one |
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| Andreu is out of this planet! He was unstoppable during the weekend |
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| Xavier Pasamonte and his fully dialled 360 tailwhip |
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| Linus' signature trick - Lazy Frontflip. My heart skips every time he does that! |
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| Sam was under heavy influence of FMX all weekend and that's why pulled off the 'Flinstone', which was 'reserved' for FMX riders for many years, but not anymore! |
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| During the break-time, in the VIP lounge, except tasty food and beverage, there was a cool flatland show |
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| Break's over... You should hear the roar of those engines |
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| Simon says 'Let's make some noise!' |
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| Patiently waiting for their turn... 205kgs/450lbs snowmobiles were a big surprise to the public. You don't see these machines everyday in Europe, not to mention flying that high! |
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| Braaaaaap-Klang-Swooooosh |
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| Hell yeah! Quad was another huge highlight of the show... People of Vienna loved it! |
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| Final trick was Johnny Blaze and his buggy go up-side-down! It's amazing to see this kind of stunt with your own eyes... |
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| Right after the show there was Signing Session. It was a great opportunity to the public to meet their heroes and get some cool memorabilia and autographs... |
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| Last working Segway is broken due to unknown fault... Seems like it's a good reason to call it a day... |
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Masters of Dirt and Monster Energy have got something special for you!
One, lucky person can win a bunch of cool stuff - a snap-back cap signed by Georgie and Sam Reynolds and a T-Shirt which was signed by many 'M.O.D.' people including Lacondeguy, Godziek Brothers, Zejda, Rogatkin, Romero and CP Gang, just to name a few...
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| Do you want to win this swag pack? |
It's simple... All you have to do is ask Georgie Fechter a question which he's going to like the most. So, besides the answer to your question, you can grab all the goodies! You can earn extra points for saying what makes 'M.O.D.' so badass! Feel free to write below in the comments and Georgie, himself will choose a winner after 48hours of posting this feature...
*Don't be a smart ass, this won't help you win
**We'll ship the swag pack Worldwide, so go for it!
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