Tags: Stories
Taj Mihelich
Jul 14, 2019
10 Things You Probably Shouldn't Do In The Peloton - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
With the Tour de France kicking off this week, Taj turns his attention to our lycra-clad cousins in the peloton.
Downtime Podcast
Jul 14, 2019
Podcast: Les Gets Post-Race Chat with Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally
Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally turn their critical eyes to the race in Les Gets.
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James Smurthwaite
Jul 11, 2019
Mountain Biker Passes Away on Vancouver Island Trails
Authorities were alerted at 6:45pm on Tuesday after he crashed on the Blockhead trail.
Sarah Moore
Jul 8, 2019
Live Like Carlin: A Tribute to Carlin Dunne, 1982-2019
Carlin Dunne was a huge influence to many of us. Through shared photos and memories, his friends and colleagues pay tribute to the incredible person he was - both on and off the bike.
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Taj Mihelich
Jul 7, 2019
Bike Shops and Overheard Conversations - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
"I'd do it on a downhill bike."
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Giant Bicycles
Jul 4, 2019
Behind the Scenes of Reece Wallace's Huge 'Flight Path' Utah Edit
Reece Wallace talks candidly about the struggles and triumphs behind his recent heater edit.
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Taj Mihelich
Jun 30, 2019
Improving Mountain Biking One Design at a Time - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
Including this device to make climbing easier...
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Steffi Marth
Jun 25, 2019
Steffi Marth & Micayla Gatto Compare their Hometown MTB Scenes in 'Canada vs. Saalbach'
Points go to Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria for food, and views and Canada to open freeride-type terrain.
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Ben Karalus
Jun 25, 2019
Tackling the Scree Descents of Cass Lagoon
The Giant NZ team head to Cass Lagoon to tackle some of the tough scree descents.
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Patrick Logan
Jun 24, 2019
Completing the 30-Mile Fernie Brewing Company 'Trail to Ale' Challenge
A whole lot of riding makes that free beer taste even better.
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Taj Mihelich
Jun 23, 2019
The MTB Aesthetic - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
Mountain biking is pretty much the wild west of bike design.
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Andy Cole
Jun 22, 2019
A Scottish Adventure Captured on 35mm Film
It's a novel concept in this day and age not to know what your photos look like immediately after taking them.
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Mountain Biking BC
Jun 22, 2019
Claire Buchar on the Balance of Life on Two Wheels
Claire has fashioned her own version of living the mountain bike dream in Whistler, B.C.
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Cycles Devinci
Jun 21, 2019
Photo Story: A 9-Day Backcountry Chilcotin 'Hogyssey' with Kenny Smith
4 guys head over for 9 days and 225 kilometers in the Chilcotin Mountains of British Columbia.
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Norco Bicycles
Jun 18, 2019
Norco Celebrates Birth of Sam Blenkinsop's Daughter with Custom Runner Bike
On June 15th, Sam and his fiancee Lysh welcomed a baby girl, Indie Rose Blenkinsop, into the world.
Taj Mihelich
Jun 16, 2019
From the Road - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
An assortment of nonsense that's popped into Taj's head while cycling in Europe over the past two weeks.
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CLIF Bar
Jun 15, 2019
Video: Celebrating Father's Day with Ethan & Andrew Shandro in 'Son's Gonna Rise'
There’s no better way to nurture a relationship than time spent outside. And maybe one day... your little shredder will be leaving you in their dust.
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Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Jun 14, 2019
Thomas Vanderham - From The Collective to Return to Earth
The Collective and Anthill Films have made seven full-length mountain bike movies over the last 15 years and Thomas Vanderham’s been in all of them.
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HKT Products Ltd
Jun 13, 2019
Podcast: The Long Hard Road To Turning Pro And Supporting Privateers With Wyn Masters
A deep dive into what Wyn Masters went through as a privateer and the many reasons that led him to start a privateer GoFundMe page plus plenty more stories and insights from his years of travelling the World Cup series.
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rasoulution
Jun 13, 2019
Video: Emil Johansson's 'Every Mystery I've Lived' Dives Deep into his Road Back to Biking
Follow Emil as he deals with the aftermath of his diagnosis, his struggles, his rehab and his way back to the Slopestyle world.
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James Smurthwaite
Jun 12, 2019
Photo Epic: Whip Off - Crankworx Innsbruck 2019
Let's take a look at the sideways action from the Official European Whip-Off Championships presented by Spank.
Clint Trahan
Jun 12, 2019
Destination Showcase: A Small Town with a Big Playground - Kimberley, BC
Kimberley has the trails, the people, and the views to make it a stop worth taking.
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Nathan Hughes
Jun 9, 2019
Finals Photo Epic: Time Is Money - Leogang DH World Cup 2019
There aren't many races on the circuit where 4 seconds off the top pace sets you back outside the top 10.
Dave Trumpore
Jun 8, 2019
Qualifying Photo Epic: Austrian Autobahn - Leogang DH World Cup 2019
The Austrian course provided tight racing once again with all of the top 60 Elite Men within 10 seconds of the top spot.
Nathan Hughes
Jun 8, 2019
38 Sick Scrubs from the Leogang DH World Cup 2019
While it's true what they say 'no one gets hurt in the air', every racer knows you do tend to lose time floating around up there in the ether.
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Patricio Goycoolea
Jun 8, 2019
Video: Riding the World's Highest Volcano
Ascending and descending the highest volcano on earth by bike, the "Ojos del Salado" Volcano (6.893 m // 22.620 ft).
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Francisco Pardal at the Fort William DH World Cup
A look at Francisco Pardal's weekend at the 2019 Fort William DH World Cup.
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Alasdair MacLennan
Jun 5, 2019
A Local's Look at the 2019 Fort William DH World Cup
It was a wet, windy and wild weekend in Scotland. Here are some photos and stories of what happened by Ian & Alasdair MacLennan:
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Downtime Podcast
Jun 5, 2019
Podcast: Fort William Post-Race Chat with Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally
Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally turn their critical eyes to the race in Fort William
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Video & Race Report: The Tweed Valley Welcomes the EWS European Continental Series Round 3
The Tweed Valley welcomes back the EWS with six sloppy stages.
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Photo Report: Opening Weekend at Granby Ranch in Colorado
Ross Bell
Jun 2, 2019
Finals Photo Epic: All To Play For - Fort William DH World Cup 2019
The classic venue brought plenty of drama with exciting and brutal racing throughout the weekend.
Taj Mihelich
Jun 2, 2019
Celebrating Tabletop Day - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
Celebrating International Tabletop Day with some comics from Taj.
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Dave Trumpore
Jun 1, 2019
Qualifying Photo Epic: No Calm Before a Storm - Fort William DH World Cup 2019
The storms let up just in time for qualifying today giving riders a break from the fog and rain but they can expect plenty more stormy weather for finals tomorrow.
Matthew DeLorme
May 26, 2019
Photo Epic: Drop the Hammer - Nove Mesto World Cup XC 2019
Kate Courtney and Mathieu Van Der Poel take the win in Nove Mesto after putting down the power in the final lap.
Taj Mihelich
May 26, 2019
Bernie the Bike Builder Preview - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
An exclusive look inside Taj's new children’s book.
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Andy Vathis
May 25, 2019
Who Has the Best Espresso in the Pits? - Nove Mesto World Cup XC 2019
After nine team pits, a little under an hour, and many hallucinations later, we find out who has the best espresso at the XC World Cup. Hold on to your heart rate, beans are about to get ground.
Mark Matthews
May 25, 2019
Video & Photo Story: Mark Matthews Finds MTB Paradise in Tasmania
The Vancouver Island local ticks Maydena and Derby off the bucket list.
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Looking Forward to The Peak Of The Season at Sun Peaks Resort
Dylan Sherrard looks forward to the day the chairlift starts spinning at Sun Peak Resort on June 21st.
Photo Story: Loch Morar - Riding Through Wildfire in Scotland
Exploring Loch Morar on Scotland's rugged west coast, a technical rocky route with some added wildfire thrown into the mix.
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Clint Trahan
May 21, 2019
Photo Epic: A Tale of Two Seasons - Whistler Bike Park Opening Day 2019
Rain or shine, there is no bad day on a bike.
Andy Vathis
May 19, 2019
Photo Epic: When it Rains it Pours - Albstadt World Cup XC 2019
Kate Courtney and Mathias Flueckiger take commanding wins after a tough day of racing in Albstadt.
Taj Mihelich
May 19, 2019
What Passes For Humor - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
The things that pass for humor in Taj's head this week...
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Nicolas Switalski
May 18, 2019
Photo Story: Magic of Trail Riding in Mascota, Mexico
It seems like time stands still in this small town in the middle of the western Sierra Madre.
Esker Cycles
May 18, 2019
Exploring the Mountaintop Trails of Idaho & Montana
Taking a road trip to some of the best trails along the border of Idaho and Montana.
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Mike Kazimer
May 17, 2019
Pinkbike Poll: What Would You Upgrade On Your Current Mountain Bike?
Would a set of fresh tires bring your bike back to life? Or is it in need of a more substantial upgrade?
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Scott Rapoport
May 16, 2019
The Freeride Pioneers Behind China's Biggest Bike Park
Mountain biking is still very much on the fringe in China, and riders there are a renegade few. But they are there.
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Danielle Baker
May 14, 2019
The Bakery: Elladee Brown Changes Things Up
At a time in her life when it’s more common to be erring on the side of caution and a regular paycheque, Elladee is proving that there exists another path.
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Dave Trumpore
May 12, 2019
Final Photo Epic: Three For Three - EWS Madeira 2019
The dust has settled after a weekend of amazing racing in Madeira with the series leaders Martin Maes and Isabeau Courdurier continuing their EWS domination.
Taj Mihelich
May 12, 2019
Just Riding Along - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
Every bike mechanic has funny stories about customers who were "just riding along" when something failed on their bike
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Matthew DeLorme
May 11, 2019
Day One Photo Epic: Rough and Tough - EWS Madeira 2019
Riders encountered rough, fast and dusty trails as they raced across the steep slopes of Madeira for EWS glory.
Milko
May 12, 2019
A Himalayan Mountain Bike Adventure
Tackling some of the best trails that the Himalayan mountains have to offer.
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Dave Trumpore
May 10, 2019
Practice Photo Report: Party at the Beach - EWS Madeira 2019
Beautiful scenery and fresh tracks greeted racers as they took the the steep hills of Madeira to kick off two days of practice in the run up to this weekend EWS race.
Mike Kazimer
May 9, 2019
Opinion: Why Is Everyone Talking About Seat Tube Angles?
Mountain bike geometry continues to evolve, and seat tube angles are the latest hot topic.
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Matthew DeLorme
May 9, 2019
Course Preview: Paradise Island - EWS Madeira 2019
Blow a corner, and you might just end up in the ocean.
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Tannus Tires
May 9, 2019
Behind the Scenes Filming Bellingham's Big Hits with Luca Cometti, Jaxson Riddle & Kelend Hawks
Photographer Scott Osborn quietly made his way around the video crew to capture these bangers.
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Elliot Tanner
May 8, 2019
Built Not Bought: The Story Behind the First Amos Design Bike
What do you do if your dream bike does not exist? Design and build it yourself.
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Taj Mihelich
May 5, 2019
Advice From Vintage Cycling Books - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
Taj redrew some of his favourite quotes about balls, kerosene, and “munching.”
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Dave Trumpore
Apr 28, 2019
Finals Photo Epic: Too Close For Comfort - Maribor DH World Cup 2019
Maribor offered up some classic racing with extremely tight times and a gnarly course.
Video: Building and Painting a Custom, Full Metal Jacket Themed V10
Chris of Fiasko Racing gets the bike of his dreams from Rie:sel Design.
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Taj Mihelich
Apr 28, 2019
Actual Fantasy Downhill Riders - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
Some actual fantasy for your team.
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Ross Bell
Apr 27, 2019
Qualifying Photo Epic: Starting From Zero - Maribor DH World Cup 2019
The rain finally arrived in Maribor and it caused quite an upset among the Elite riders with some of the biggest names missing the action tomorrow.
Sarah Moore
Apr 25, 2019
Must Watch: Ale Di Lullo's Winning Slideshow from the 2019 WSSF Pro Photographer Showdown
Ale took home top honours at the "most prestigious" slideshow in extreme sports photography, while Robin O'Neill took home the People's Choice award.
Richard Cunningham
Apr 26, 2019
Poll: Does Your Trail Bike Have a Weight Problem?
The average all-mountain trail bike weighs upwards of 30 pounds. Is there an acceptable weight limit for the basic, do-it-all trail bike?
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Dave Trumpore
Apr 25, 2019
Track Walk: Welcome Back - Maribor World Cup DH 2019
For many riders, it's a return to an old favorite, but for the current crop of young guns, it's their first time on a track they've only heard stories about.
WeAreOne Composites
Apr 25, 2019
Slideshow: Chasing the Best Riding in the Yukon & British Columbia in 'Extended Play'
Matt Beer and Cooper Quinn relish the trail conditions not offered in summer...
YT Industries
Apr 25, 2019
Behind-the-Scenes of Adolf Silva's eMTB Double Flip
A couple stunning shots from Ale Di Lullo from the ride that included a double backflip.
Taj Mihelich
Apr 21, 2019
The Concussion Taj Doesn't Regret: A Story From the BMX Days - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
People love to ask Taj what his worst injury was...
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Daniel Sapp
Apr 19, 2019
Pinkbike Poll: How Do You Prefer to Get to the Top of a Descent?
What's your ideal method of uphill transport?
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Matt Miller
Apr 19, 2019
Video: Using a Brake Power Meter to See How & When We Brake
See how a brake power meter reveals your braking habits.
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Video: Tackling Three Iconic Peaks on a Coast to Coast Adventure in 'Trans-Wales'
Taking on the challenge of riding from Bangor to Swansea with stops to climb three iconic Welsh mountains. Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen-y-Fan.
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The Free Radicals
Apr 17, 2019
A Frequent Visitors' Guide to Mountain Biking BC's Sea-to-Sky Corridor
This fourth installment is a trip that is fun for anyone who has already visited the Sea to Sky a few times and is looking for some new ride ideas.
Taj Mihelich
Apr 14, 2019
5 Safety Tips - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
Some universal safety tips we can all benefit from.
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William Gibson
Apr 14, 2019
Photo Story: Riding Norway's Bulls of Bergen
A long weekend of bikes, sun and epic singletrack in the fjords of Norway.
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Video and Race Report: Hope PMBA Rd1 - Gisburn
Take a look at all the action from the first round of the Hope PMBA enduro.
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Custom Painted Troy Lee Helmet to be Auctioned Off as Fundraiser for the Christchurch Shootings
Troy Lee hand painted this helmet to support the victims and their families.
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Race Report: Kelan Grant and Leah Maunsell Win Vitus First Tracks Enduro in Ravensdale
The Cooley Mountains provided some prime stages as pros and amateurs battled it out.
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Cycles Devinci
Apr 8, 2019
Photo Story: Riding The Outskirts of Arizona's 'Valley of the Sun' in Frigid Sleet
Georgia Astle and Ben Gavelda explore the trails around Phoenix, Arizona in conditions so cold their hands can hardly grip the handlebars.
Taj Mihelich
Apr 7, 2019
Wheelie Poppin’ and Bunny Hoppin’ - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
An assortment of nonsense that's popped into Taj's head this week.
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Michael Fox
Apr 7, 2019
7 Things to Know When You're Planning a Trip to Morocco
Don't expect luxury, know how to repair your bike, and more tips to enjoy your time in Morocco.
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The Free Radicals
Apr 3, 2019
A Front Country Adventure in Mountain Biking BC's Sea-to-Sky Corridor
This third installment serves to satiate your appetite for adventure in Whistler and Pemberton, while not totally draining your wallet.
Dave Trumpore
Mar 31, 2019
Finals Photo Epic: Aussie Aussie Aussie - EWS Tasmania 2019
Take a look at all the action from the second round of the EWS in Tasmania.
Taj Mihelich
Mar 31, 2019
This Post Won't Make You Smarter - Sunday Comics With Taj Mihelich
An assortment of nonsense that's popped into Taj's head this week.
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Dave Trumpore
Mar 30, 2019
Practice Photo Epic: (Tas)MANIA - EWS Tasmania 2019
Check out the action from EWS Tasmania as riders tackle the 6 stages full of rocks and roots.
Photo Story: Andes Adventure With a Bike & a Beetle
Rodrigo Kaspary crossed the Andes in a car that rivals Mike Levy's...
The Free Radicals
Mar 27, 2019
A First Time Visitors' Guide to Mountain Biking BC's Sea-to-Sky Corridor
The second installment covers the ideal itinerary for first-time visitors to Vancouver, Squamish and Whistler.
Sarah Moore
Mar 26, 2019
Deep Summer Slideshows & Results - Crankworx Rotorua 2019
Watch the winning slideshow from the Canon Deep Summer Photo Competition presented by Regent of Rotorua.
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Dave Trumpore
Mar 24, 2019
Finals Photo Epic: A Fresh Start - EWS Rotorua 2019
The first round of the Enduro World Series is over. Check out the action from a full day of racing in Rotorua.
Taj Mihelich
Mar 24, 2019
Alternative Training Devices - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
You've seen the manual trainer, but what about a heel-clicker trainer?
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Dave Trumpore
Mar 23, 2019
Practice Photo Epic: Racers Ready - EWS Rotorua 2019
The first round of the Enduro World Series is now well underway. Take a look at the action from practice on the dusty trails of Rotorua.
Andy Vathis
Mar 23, 2019
Photo Epic: Slopestyle Finals - Crankworx Rotorua 2019
All the action from the Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza.
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Daniel Sapp
Mar 22, 2019
Pinkbike Poll: What Size Are Your Tires?
Fat, skinny, or somewhere in the middle - what's your tire width of choice?
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Andy Vathis
Mar 22, 2019
Photo Epic: Pumptrack Finals - Crankworx Rotorua 2019
All the action from the RockShox Pumptrack Challenge.
Andy Vathis
Mar 22, 2019
Photo Epic: Downhill Finals - Crankworx Rotorua 2019
Catch all the action from the Crankworx Rotorua Downhill presented by The Professionals.
Dave Trumpore
Mar 22, 2019
Course Preview: Blown Out - EWS Rotorua 2019
While the Enduro World Series may be kicking off its season in Rotorua for the third time, it really may as well be a different venue for 2019. Why you may ask? Dust.
Andy Vathis
Mar 21, 2019
Photo Epic: Speed and Style Finals - Crankworx Rotorua 2019
Catch up on all the action from the Mons Royale Speed & Style Rotorua
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Andy Vathis
Mar 20, 2019
Photo Epic: Air DH Finals - Crankworx Rotorua 2019
We're just two events into Crankworx at this point and already some King and Queen contenders are emerging.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 19, 2019
Photo Epic: Dual Slalom - Crankworx Rotorua 2019
The 2019 racing season has officially kicked off with the double gate drop of the Crankworx Rotorua dual slalom.
Taj Mihelich
Mar 17, 2019
10 Things You Probably Shouldn't Do To Your Friends' Bikes With Markers - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
BMX legend Taj Mihelich is going to be dropping in on Sundays.
Andy Cole
Mar 17, 2019
Winter Biking in the Scottish Highlands
A winter trip to a snowy Stob Choire Claurigh on The Grey Corries.
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zam
Mar 16, 2019
Photo Story: Mountain Biking in Chernobyl
Richard Gasperotti heads to Ukraine for a mountain bike adventure.
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Mountain Biking in Picturesque St. Moritz in Switzerland
Into the Engadin for three days on the best trails around St. Moritz.
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Tito Tomasi
Mar 15, 2019
Tito Tomasi On The Ultimate Roadtrip - From Mexico To Canada & Back
Tito and his wife set out to America to live a proper nomadic life.
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Eric Palmer
Mar 13, 2019
Photo Epic: The Night Harvest 2019
South Africa's finest dirt jump event went off in style
Kike Abelleira
Mar 10, 2019
Day 3 Photo Epic - NZ Enduro 2019
The Santa Cruz NZ Enduro 2019 is in the books and it's safe to say that it's been a helluva ride. Ahhh
Richard Cunningham
Mar 9, 2019
Good Month / Bad Month: New Bikes, Electronics, Injuries & More - February 2019
The shortest month of the year was action packed.
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Kike Abelleira
Mar 9, 2019
Day 2 Photo Epic - NZ Enduro 2019
The rain continues as riders tackle day 2 of the NZ Enduro.
Kike Abelleira
Mar 8, 2019
Day 1 Photo Epic - NZ Enduro 2019
The NZ Enduro gets underway with a rain-soaked day 1.
Matthew DeLorme
Mar 7, 2019
Photo Epic: All Under One Roof - Behind the Scenes at Trek Factory Racing Team Camp
Trek's team camp with a difference, XC, enduro and downhill all in one place.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Mar 7, 2019
Exploring Madrid's Blacktown Trails with Veronique Sandler
Four days of riding on the historical trails of Madrid, Spain.
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Clemens Capeller
Mar 6, 2019
A Year of Adventure, Progress, Injuries & Racing with the Trek Gravity Girls
2019 marks the 10th year of the Trek Gravity Girls. Here's what Steffi Marth, Kathi Kuypers and Birgit Braumann have been up to in the past 12 months.
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Race Report: 2019 Azores XCO Cup - Sete Cidades
The second race of the 2019 Azores XCO CUP, took place in Sete Cidades Azores Portugal.
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Sarah Moore
Mar 5, 2019
Photo Epic from 'Mesa’ & Interview with Tom Van Steenbergen & Ethan Nell
What it was like working together, what shot was the hardest to nail, and what was the most memorable moment.
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Yeti TransNZ Enduro
Mar 4, 2019
Video & Race Report: Trans NZ Days 5 & 6 - Hard Yakka
Another amazing year capped off in the Trans NZ.
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Kona Bikes
Mar 2, 2019
Finding Freedom with Metastatic Lung Cancer
Riding an ebike has given Jim Brown “freedom moments,” those rare times when he is able to escape the oppression of cancer.
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Max Barron
Mar 2, 2019
Behind the Scenes of a Video Shoot with Brendan Howey
Content creation has different challenges to racing, but it has them nonetheless.
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Mike Kazimer
Mar 1, 2019
Pinkbike Poll: Do You Ride a Hardtail Anymore?
How long has it been since you went for a trail ride without rear suspension?
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Behind the Scenes at Unior Devinci Factory Racing's Team Camp
Nothing but fast times for the team in beautiful Italy.
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Photo Epic: DarkFEST 2019
Richard Cunningham
Feb 22, 2019
Pinkbike Poll: Would You Rather... Make Your Choices for 2019
Would you rather win Rampage or a DH World Cup? How about being able to ride like Brandon Semenuk or Aaron Gwin? Those questions and more in this massive collection of either / or polls.
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Fred Horny
Feb 21, 2019
Mountain Biking the Roof of Ethiopia
Trying something no one else has.
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Sarah Pineo
Feb 20, 2019
Shining the Spotlight on 3 Female Mountain Bikers in 'Unconventional'
Ground-breaking research, global humanitarian pursuits, backflips... These are three women will make you want to strive to do more with your day.
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The Perfect Line
Feb 18, 2019
Race Report: Joe Nation and Rae Morrison Win the Final Round of the Asia Pacific Enduro Series
All the action from the Phoenix Enduro in Christchurch's Adventure Park.
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David Langer
Feb 17, 2019
At the Junction of Art & Bike
Different forms of self-expression.
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Clark Lewis
Feb 16, 2019
The Guy Who Designed Chromag's Doctahawk Hardtail Explains Why It's So Long & Slack
A nerdy explanation of the super-slack, super-long hardtail from the man who designed it.
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Leon Verhelst
Feb 16, 2019
Comic Book Recap From a Bikepacking Adventure in Redfern, British Columbia
29 pages of drawings to sum up four days of bikepacking in Northern British Columbia.
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In His Own Words: Tomas Lemoine Describes Competing on Slopestyle's Biggest Stage - Part II
A first person narrative on competing at Crankworx Les Gets and Whistler.
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Eric Isaacs
Feb 7, 2019
Russ Crofton's Handmade Full Suspension
In the spring of 2018, rumors of a steel full suspension created by a Michigan Tech student were flying in the small town of Houghton, MI. The source turned out to be a project that Russ Crofton and his senior design team were working on.
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In His Own Words: Tomas Lemoine Describes Competing on Slopestyle's Biggest Stage
A first person narrative on competing at Crankworx Rotorua and Innsbruck.
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Mike Stewart
Jan 30, 2019
Using Downhill Racing to Recover from Serious Health Problems
With no concrete diagnosis, but the knowledge that daily physical activity helps relieve pain, Mike Stewart makes fitness a priority and gets back on the downhill bike.
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Bryn Atkinson
Feb 1, 2019
Behind the Scenes: Painting Bryn Atkinson's Wild-Looking 'Snake Bike'
Tony Baumann put over 80 hours of hard work into creating this unique paint job for Bryn Atkinson's Norco Range 29.
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Jake Middleditch
Feb 1, 2019
How the Community Came Together to Create a High School MTB Program in Nelson, BC
Local organizations have made this high school mountain bike program in Nelson, BC possible.
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Ride High Country
Jan 29, 2019
3 Days Riding Australia's Original Mountain Bike Trails in Victoria's High Country
A long weekend on some of Australia's most iconic trails.
Daniel Sapp
Jan 25, 2019
Pinkbike Poll: How Long is Your Riding Season?
How many months out of the year are you able to put tires to dirt?
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HKT Products Ltd
Jan 24, 2019
Podcast: Behind Freeride Mountain Biking Documentary 'Passion' With Peter Jamison
How did a 19 year old living in a tent make a full length freeride documentary?
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Aidan Oliver
Jan 21, 2019
Social Round Up: Fairclough Getting Stylish, Levy's Weird Bike, Lemoine Destroying a Wheel, & More
It's been slow for a bit but things have started to get interesting the past few days!
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Jukka Mäennenä
Jan 12, 2019
Riding while Battling an Autoimmune Disease
Finnish rider Joonas Riihelä hasn't had an easy go of it, but he's persevering.
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Henry Quinney
Jan 11, 2019
Everesting Queenstown's Skyline Bike Park
Could you climb the height of Everest in one day?
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Dan Milner
Jan 8, 2019
Photo Epic: Panning for Gold - Dan Milner's 2018 in Pictures
North Korea, Argentina, Switzerland, and Kyrgyzstan are only a few of the spots that professional photographer Dan Milner worked in 2018.
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Mike Kazimer
Jan 3, 2019
The Eyecatchers 2019 - 6 New Bikes That Stand Out From the Crowd
Carbon, steel, and aluminum are all represented in this compilation of unique mountain bikes.
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Brian Park
Jan 2, 2019
5 Riding Resolutions for 2019
Call out riding a stage race and forget about it in 3 weeks? Me too.
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| 152 Comments
James Morris
Dec 31, 2018
Poll: What is the Forum's Sexiest AM/FR/Enduro Hardtail of 2018?
We shortlisted 8 bikes that were clearly leading the pack.
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| 237 Comments
Dave Trumpore
Dec 29, 2018
Photo Epic: 20 Photos & 20 Stories from 2018
Pinkbike photographer Dave Trumpore goes back through the more than 40 thousand photos he shot throughout the year.
Daniel Sapp
Dec 28, 2018
Pinkbike Poll: How Many Days Did You Ride This Year?
As the year comes to a close, how many times did you get out?
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Lee McCormack
Dec 27, 2018
Lee McCormack's Guide to Bike Set-Up
Lee McCormack tells you what he thinks the most important measurement is when setting up your bike.
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| 270 Comments
Danila Kahutin
Dec 26, 2018
Photo Story: Frozen Russian Freeriding & an Update on Kirill Benderoni
Huge hardtail hucks and a welcome update on Benderoni's recovery.
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| 40 Comments
Kona Bikes
Dec 26, 2018
Custom Build: a Pony Express Van Inspired, Totally Over-the-Top Kona Process 153 29er
Fez would be proud.
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| 143 Comments
H+I Adventures
Dec 26, 2018
Photo Epic: Following the Ancient Berber Trail Through Morocco's High Atlas Mountains
Ross Bell discovers a warm, generous, and hospitable nation steeped in a rich culture in which two wheels are the perfect vehicle to immerse yourself.
YT Industries
Dec 23, 2018
Photo Story: Looking Back at Vali Holl's Perfect Debut Season
At the age of 17, she already has countless victories to her name.
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Paul Aston
Dec 21, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Athlete of the Year Winner
A dual discipline threat, it's a Belgian rider who will be taking home the Athlete of the Year award.
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| 132 Comments
The Giant NZ Team Visits Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
Hanmer Springs is a small village of about 840 people located an hour and a half north of Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Richard Cunningham
Dec 21, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Best Performance Winner
Jolanda Neff, Kate Courtney, Nicholi Rogatkin, Sam Hill, and Martin Maes. That's one hell of a list!
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2018 Trailforks Awards: Advocate of the Year Winners
Who deserves particular attention for their efforts to improve our riding and our world? Here's our short list.
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| 75 Comments
Orbea
Dec 20, 2018
A Weekend of Riding & Photography in the Pyrenees
A mountain biking and photography adventure in the high mountains.
Industry Nine
Dec 18, 2018
Emil Johansson Rises To The Occasion at Crankworx Whistler
Emil Johansson is up for the Pinkbike Comeback of the Year award, and his sponsor Industry Nine put together this great story with a bit of background on why he was nominated.
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Mike Levy
Dec 17, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Comeback of the Year Winner
Jesse Melamed, Gee Atherton, Emil Johannson, and Myriam Nicole all had amazing comebacks, but one stood out from the rest.
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Daniel Sapp
Dec 17, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Event of the Year Winner
Red Bull Joyride, EWS #8 in Finale, and MTB World Championships in Lenzerheide. Which event took the win?
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Dan Milner
Dec 17, 2018
Photo Epic: Dan Milner Goes Beyond the Race Tape for an Adventure in Ainsa, Spain
There is more to Ainsa than beer, EWS tape and its fast, dusty tracks.
Lee McCormack
Dec 17, 2018
Lee McCormack's Guide to Finding the Handlebar Width Sweet-Spot
Legendary skills coach, Lee McCormack, explains how and why to set your handlebar to the perfect width.
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Mike Kazimer
Dec 14, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Cast Your Vote in the Reader's Choice Poll
Pinkbike's editors have made their final picks, now it's your chance to vote for the winners of the 2018 Pinkbike Awards.
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| 89 Comments
Richard Cunningham
Dec 14, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Best Performance Nominees
Cross-country, slopestyle, downhill, and enduro are all represented in this compilation of the top five mountain bike performances of the year.
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| 83 Comments
A Homemade Hack Puts Pins on the Shoes Instead of the Pedals - Thoughts?
Funding was unsuccessful on Kickstarter for a similar idea for commuter bike pedals - think it could catch on for MTB riding?
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| 227 Comments
Daniel Sapp
Dec 11, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Component of the Year Nominees
Titanium cranks, a tire with a funny name, new brakes, and a new entry into the 12-speed world.
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| 149 Comments
Mike Levy
Dec 10, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Comeback of the Year Nominees
Coming back from injury and illness to compete against the best in the world is no easy feat, but these four athletes did just that.
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| 138 Comments
Daniel Sapp
Dec 10, 2018
Pinkbike Awards: Event of the Year Nominees
Slopestyle, enduro, DH, and cross-country - these are the biggest and most exciting events of the year.
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| 86 Comments
Richard Cunningham
Dec 6, 2018
Op-ed: Another Lifetime - Journalist Meets Framebuilder
Would you ever consider making bikes again? RC ponders the question with an unexpected guest.
Aidan Oliver
Dec 6, 2018
Social Roundup: Lorraine Truong's Flip, Troy Brosnan's Close Call, & More
We've sorted through the weeds to bring you the best.
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Tito Tomasi
Dec 2, 2018
Photo Epic: Cosmic Fall - Tito Tomasi's Final Alpine Shreds of 2018
Tito Tomasi sets out for Alpine thrills before the cold embrace of winter whites out his favourite trails.
Mike Kazimer
Nov 30, 2018
Pinkbike Poll: How Much Does a Bike's Climbing Performance Matter to You?
Are you willing to sacrifice uphill speed for better downhill performance?
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| 260 Comments
Hoshi Yoshida
Nov 30, 2018
No EXIF 6 - Analogue Photography From the 2008 Season
Ten years ago feels like a lifetime in mountain biking. Hoshi Yoshida takes us back in time with these candid analogue photographs.
Hailey Elise
Nov 28, 2018
Photo Epic: The Road to Haida Gwaii - Roadtripping in British Columbia
From Whistler to Farwell Canyon, to Smithers, to Terrace and finally to Haida Gwaii, a two week road trip exploring new trails of all varieties. 4x4ing, mountain passes, and beach drives on an ultimate adventure.
Joey Schusler
Nov 25, 2018
Photo Epic: The Kora - Joey Schusler's Himalayan Bikepacking Adventure
A plan to circumnavigate three massive mountains in the smothering heat, during monsoon season. Sounds like the makings of an adventure.
Julia Hofmann
Nov 22, 2018
Photo Report: The Rugged Joys of the North - Road Tripping on the BC Bike Ride
Join Julia Hofmann as she takes on the far north with the BC Bike Ride
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YT Industries
Nov 22, 2018
Photo Epic: Jordie Lunn's Rough AF 3
Margus Riga captures the behind the scenes from Jordie Lunn's Rough AF 3.
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Mike Levy
Nov 22, 2018
Opinion: E-bikes are Breeding the Components Riders Want
Regardless of your feelings about battery-powered bikes, they might hold the answer to a load of reliability issues that many of us face.
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| 305 Comments
Ruben Torenbeek
Nov 13, 2018
Golden Hour in Lofoten
Raaw Mountain Bikes head to Lofoten to take in the fantastic views and riding.
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Doug McDonald
Nov 12, 2018
Photo Epic: A Monstrous Pyrenean Refuge Adventure
As far as epic adventures go, this one is up there!
Scott Rapoport
Nov 11, 2018
A Story About the Riding Scene in China's Yunnan Province
This is the story of the mountain bike scene in three areas of China’s Yunnan province—Dali, Lijiang, and Baoshan. It is about the culture, the trails, the potential, and, of course, the local riders who call it home.
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Schwalbe
Nov 7, 2018
Photo Epic: Relive Rampage With Sorge & Fairclough
Schwalbe Athletes Brendog Fairclough and Kurt Sorge take on the new Rampage site.
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Oli Carter
Nov 7, 2018
Video: Juggling the Work-Life Balance
UK enduro racer Oli Carter shows us that's it's possible to ride, race and have fun whilst holding down a family, job and mortgage.
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Simon Nieborak
Nov 5, 2018
Finals Photo Report: FISE World Series 2018 - Chengdu, China
Check out all the action from the finals in China.
Gustav Gullholm
Nov 5, 2018
Making a Modern Bike Resemble a Retro Classic
Crazy-man Gustav Gullholm's latest dream build pays homage to a 1990's cross-country icon.
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| 121 Comments
Video: Danny MacAskill vs Danny MacAskill
Can Danny Mac beat Danny Mac in a game of bike? Errr, what?
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| 33 Comments
Mountain Biking BC
Nov 4, 2018
A Week on Vancouver Island
Is spending a week on Vancouver Island with your bike a dream come true? The winners of the Bikes and Beer contest think so!
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Jan Valaska
Nov 4, 2018
Telling Yuri's Story
After moving to Canada for skiing, Yuri fell in love with the mountain biking on offer in the Sea to Sky region. Yuri recently suffered a life-changing accident and this is his story told from his brother-in-law's perspective.
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Mike Kazimer
Nov 2, 2018
Pinkbike Poll: Would You Rather Have an Air or Coil Sprung Shock on Your Trail Bike?
If you had the choice, which would you pick? And don't worry, there are options for hardtail riders and elastomer aficionados too.
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| 315 Comments
Bryn Dickerson
Nov 1, 2018
World Cup Racer Bryn Dickerson Shows Off Wellington, NZ
Staying pinned in NZ's capital.
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YT Industries
Nov 1, 2018
Photo Story: YT's Rampage in Review
Relive Red Bull Rampage vicariously with YT's retrospective photo story.
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| 28 Comments
Karl Chapman
Oct 31, 2018
Fighting Back When Facing Adversity
After suffering a life-changing injury, Karl Champman picked himself up and set out on a mission to get out on two wheels.
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Andrej Dekleva
Oct 30, 2018
2019 Maribor DH World Cup - What We Can Expect
The 2019 World Cup calendar is looking hot, so what can we expect from the Maribor round? Ex-racer and UCI Technical Delegate David Vazquez shares his thoughts.
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Mike Powell
Oct 29, 2018
Red Bull Rampage Podcast
Mike Powell talks with 12 riders and personalities at this year's Red Bull Rampage.
Peter Jamison
Oct 29, 2018
Photo Slideshow: Brett Rheeder's Rampage Journey
Peter Jamison captures Brett Rheeder's ride to the top at this year's Rampage.
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Danielle Baker
Oct 27, 2018
Finals Photo Epic: Kickstart My Heart - Red Bull Rampage 2018
Mind-boggling drops, massive jumps, and sketchy run-ins. Don't miss this incredible photo epic.
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Patricio Goycoolea
Oct 28, 2018
Conquering The San Jose Volcano by Bike
At 5,856-metres above sea level, the San Jose Volcano is a sight to behold. An intrepid crew of riders decided to ascend and descend the volcano for the first time ever, by bike.
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Aidan Oliver
Oct 26, 2018
Social Roundup: Final Prep - Red Bull Rampage 2018
A breezy morning has pushed the finals back by an hour, which means there's time to catch up on the action from yesterday's practice.
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Danielle Baker
Oct 26, 2018
Day 4 Photo Epic: Eye of the Tiger - Red Bull Rampage 2018
Riders have been honing their lines and trying out their big moves in preparation for Friday's competition.
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| 72 Comments
Danielle Baker
Oct 25, 2018
Day 3 Photo Epic: Under Pressure - Red Bull Rampage 2018
Most riders have now set wheel to earth in an attempt to abate some anxiousness about their lines, but last-minute modifications to the steep, unforgiving and rocky terrain are still taking place.
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Andy Cole
Oct 25, 2018
Photo Epic: A Scottish Highland Bikepacking Adventure
Going biking in Scotland and hoping for good weather is like rolling dice - sometimes you win, sometimes you lose and this bikepacking adventure certainly had its moments of uncertainty!
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Danielle Baker
Oct 24, 2018
Day 2 Photo Epic: Run to the Hills - Red Bull Rampage 2018
The new Rampage zone is going down a storm with the riders.
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| 83 Comments
COMMENCAL bicycles
Oct 24, 2018
Kyle Strait's Camo Commencal - Red Bull Rampage 2018
Take a look at the bike of Rampage legend Kyle Strait.
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| 57 Comments
Variable Visual
Oct 24, 2018
Video: Riding Annecy's Steep & Gnarly Trails
Gaetan Riou heads to Annecy to meet up with shoe-maker Only Whats Necessary and ride some of the steepest trails on offer.
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Danielle Baker
Oct 23, 2018
Day 1 Photo Epic: Virgin Dirt - Red Bull Rampage 2018
A new location for 2018's Rampage has sparked the imaginations of riders who're in the process of creating some unique, individual and shared lines with fellow competitors.
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| 114 Comments
Nukeproof
Oct 23, 2018
Behind the Scenes With Sam Hill & the Nukeproof EWS Team
Take a unique behind the scenes look at Team CRC-Mavic's phone pictures from the final two rounds of the EWS series.
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YT Industries
Oct 22, 2018
The Bikes of YT's Red Bull Rampage Riders
YT has a crew of heavy hitters assembled in the Utah desert for Red Bull Rampage. Take a look at the bikes of Andreu Lacondeguy, Cam Zink, Ethan Nell, Jordie Lunn, and Adolf Silva.
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| 158 Comments
Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Oct 22, 2018
Carson Storch’s Custom Painted Rocky Mountain Maiden - Red Bull Rampage 2018
Carson Storch's Rampage bike has a paint job inspired by a WWII bomber.
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Ian Robertson
Oct 22, 2018
Photo Epic: Trans Provence Revisited
Now in his 50's, Ian Robertson returns to tame the Trans-Provence race after sampling its gruelling route some 5 years earlier.
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Photo Report: Portuguese Enduro Cup - Ponte de Lima Round 5
As the last race of the season, everyone was excited to meet the new champions or anxious to chill and drink some beers after a day struggling on the bike.
Victor Major
Oct 21, 2018
Video: Adventuring from Aspen to Crested Butte & Back in 36-Hours
With only 36-hours to get there and back, the crew had the joy of riding plenty of EWS-tested single track as fast as they could.
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Mike Kazimer
Oct 18, 2018
Time Capsule: 2006 - Pinkbike's 20th Anniversary
It's time for another trip in the time machine, to the era of Sam Hill and his Iron Horse Sunday.
Pinkbike Staff
Oct 18, 2018
Kyle Ebbett, East Coast Mountain Bike Legend, Has Passed Away
Ebbett was a fixture of the mountain bike scene in Vermont and beyond.
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HKT Products Ltd
Oct 18, 2018
Podcast: A Conversation With Independent Bike Shop Owners
Bringing together Stif Cycles' Sammy Smithson, Scott Cordy of Pedal Addiction Cycles, one-half of D&D Cycles, Dan Locks and the imitable Sandy Plenty of The Trailhead Bike Co., HKT Podcast discusses the impact of direct to consumer brands (in the UK), how they each approach online discount mentality, marketing and much, much more...
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Two Brothers are Riding From Cancun to Whistler With a Portable Kicker - Part 2
Taking road tripping to the next level, the two brothers started in Cancun, Mexico and rode North all the way to Whistler Bike Park. The main difference about this road trip; they're doing it entirely under their power!
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YT Industries
Oct 15, 2018
The History of YT Industries at Rampage
YT has supported many riders competing in Rampage and every year their athlete list for grows. As this year's event is rapidly approaching, check their history at Rampage.
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Geoff Kabush
Oct 12, 2018
Geoff Kabush's Race Diary from Bentonville Off-Road
Although things didn't go to plan for Geoff, he still had a cracking weekend at the Arkansas race.
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| 36 Comments
Richard Cunningham
Oct 12, 2018
Opinion: Why Have Bike Makers Ignored this Grassroots Fix?
Riders have been protecting the vulnerable areas of their frames with transparent products for years. It's time for the big brands to step up.
Dirt Jump Legend Joey Gough's Summer Riding Adventure
From the Scottish steeps of Glentress to Chatel's massive jumps and Wales' thriving bike parks, Joey Gough sends it high and long!
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Paul Rayner
Oct 11, 2018
Video: The Ultimate Vintage GT Bike Collector
Lucio Rivas is an Argentinian born Queenstown local and he has an obsession with vintage GT mountain bikes - he's collected around 40 old-school models.
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| 142 Comments
Photo Epic: Stunning Autumn Swiss Scenery
The central Bernese mountains of Switzerland are a lesser-known riding dream.
Reuben Krabbe
Oct 10, 2018
Photo Epic: Forfeit, Marlboros, & Riding Canadian Alpine - A Yeti Tribe Story
Smoke wreaks havoc on Reuben Krabbe, Stu Dickson and Marty Lazarski's ambitious plan to circumnavigate the Southern Canadian Rockies, but they make the absolute best of it.
Nathan Hughes
Oct 9, 2018
Photo Epic: King of the Kootenays - At Home with Kurt Sorge
Take a trip over to the wilderness of Interior BC for an insane day-in-the-life with the Fest series co-founder and three-time Redbull Rampage winner.
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Save Montana Bike Trails in the Bitterroot Valley - Comment Before November 18, 2018
A passionate advocate for Montana's Bitterroot Valley trails explains exactly how you can get through bureaucracy and get your comment read.
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| 8 Comments
HKT Products Ltd
Oct 8, 2018
Podcast: What Does it Take to Build a Bike Frame From Scratch?
The HKT Podcast are joined by Si & Matt Bowns of 18Bikes and asks them 'What it takes to build a mountain bike frame from scratch?'
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| 74 Comments
Formula
Oct 6, 2018
Video: Phil Atwill Talks Split-Second Decision Making
After hours of training spent looking for the perfect line, the fastest one, sometimes you have to start again from scratch in a race run and adapt to a new scenario. Phil Atwill shares his thoughts on how to be lightning quick at making those changes.
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Lars Evers
Oct 5, 2018
4Cross Bike Checks: MTB Festival – Leibstadt, Switzerland
Take a look at the details of these ten different 4Cross bikes.
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| 36 Comments
The Audi Nines
Oct 4, 2018
Photo Epic: The Audi Nines Sequence Gallery
Klaus Polzer, Markus Fischer & Florian Breitenberger come up with the goods in this sequence photo epic from the Audi Nines.
Chris Kilmurray
Oct 3, 2018
Coach Chris Kilmurray Weighs In On 2019 UCI MTB Rulebook Changes
Chris Kilmurray, coach to riders like Tahnee Seagrave, Greg Callaghan, Greg Williamson and others, chimes in on how he thinks the 2019 UCI MTB rule changes are going to affect next year's racing.
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| 104 Comments
Hunting Out Quantock Gold
The Quantocks offer mountain bikers a magnificent variety of terrain to ride, from scenic tracks up high on the heath to flowing downhills in the deep forests of the combes.
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Dave Trumpore
Oct 1, 2018
Race Day Photo Epic: Out With a Bang - EWS Finale Ligure 2018
Finale Ligure marked the end of an exciting 2018 Enduro World Series with drama right from the get-go.
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| 92 Comments
Chain Reaction Cycles
Oct 1, 2018
Team CRC Celebrate at the Finale EWS
Nigel Page shares his thoughts on Team CRC's success at the 2018 Enduro World Series.
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| 16 Comments
Richard Cunningham
Sep 30, 2018
Bike Check: Katy Winton's Trek Slash - Finale Ligure EWS 2018
Winton talks about being small on a big-wheel bike and her setups for the last EWS race of 2018
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| 76 Comments
Matthew DeLorme
Sep 29, 2018
Photo Epic: Practice - EWS Finale Ligure 2018
Bikes by the Mediterranean...Life doesn't get much better than this!
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Stunning Views Heli Biking in Spain
Stunning views, miles of descending on singletrack, and a helicopter. What more could you want?
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| 8 Comments
Exploring New Trails in Slovakia with Michal Prokop
Michal Prokop rides the Malino Brdo bike park in Slovakia and the surrounding area.
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| 5 Comments
Video: Allies of the Aboriginal Youth Mountain Bike Program
The Aboriginal Youth Mountain Biking Program is a group of mountain bike riders, coaches and community leaders who support and encourage Aboriginal youth to mountain bike.
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| 8 Comments
Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Sep 26, 2018
East of the Divide: Riding Alberta's Rocky Mountains
Noah Brousseau and Matt Monod go for an adventure on some of the finest trails in Alberta's Rocky Mountains.
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| 84 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Sep 25, 2018
Katy Winton on the Downtime Podcast
Katy Winton gives an open and honest view of what it’s like to be pushing hard at the top of one of the most challenging disciplines that mountain biking.
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| 16 Comments
Video & Photo Report: Dirt Wars UK, FMB Round #5 - Rocket World
The penultimate round of the UK Dirt Wars series took place in Somerset this weekend.
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| 5 Comments
Matthew DeLorme
Sep 23, 2018
Photo Epic: Day Two - EWS Ainsa 2018
Seven long stages, brutal heat, and rocks that claimed plenty of wheels and tires
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Dave Trumpore
Sep 22, 2018
Photo Epic: EWS Ainsa 2018 - Day One
Nothing but sunshine greeted racers as they headed out for the more physical of the two race days in Ainsa, Spain.
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| 55 Comments
Bell Bike Helmets
Sep 19, 2018
Video: Bell Helmets Athletes Take on Crankworx Whistler
Martin Maes, Casey Brown, Jill Kintner, Emil Johannson, Caroline Buchanan and others were all competing for titles at the most iconic Crankworx stop.
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Yaroslav Alpizar
Sep 18, 2018
Exploring & Racing on the Portuguese Island of Madeira
Explore the riding and racing scene on the Portuguese Island of Madeira.
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Dom Knight
Sep 18, 2018
Video: The MTB Scene is Blooming in Little-Known Spot Outside Brighton
Steyning in the South East of the UK offers up some surprising and little-known riding.
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João Fânzeres
Sep 15, 2018
Fan Perspective on the Lenzerheide World Champs
João Fânzeres heads to the Lenzerheide World Championships and was able to capture the action from the sidelines.
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| 14 Comments
Backcountry Adventure in the South Chilcotins - Mountain Biking BC Sea-to-Sky Trip Set
Too busy working, fixing your bike, and looking after the kids all week to plan your riding getaway in British Columbia? This article series does all that work for you.
Mike Levy
Sep 14, 2018
Pinkbike Poll - What Matters Most: World Cup or World Champs?
If you were a top pro, would you care more about winning the World Cup overall title, or would you want the one-day win for a World Champs rainbow jersey?
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| 91 Comments
Danielle Baker
Sep 14, 2018
The Bakery: Understanding Fear in Mountain Biking
Danielle Baker speaks to athletes about a topic that isn't often publicly discussed in mountain biking: fear. It's a topic that will also be covered in an upcoming film, Reverance.
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| 69 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Sep 14, 2018
World Champs Post-Race Chat with Neko Mulally & Eliot Jackson on the Downtime Podcast
Chris Hall from the Downtime Podcast chats with Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally about what it's like to race at World Champs, the challenges of the Lenzerheide track, and what it takes to win.
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| 13 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Sep 11, 2018
We Are One Composites' Dustin Adams on the Downtime Podcast
Dustin Adams was one of the first Canadian downhill racers to break onto the World Cup scene, and now runs a carbon wheel company in Kamloops, BC.
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| 71 Comments
Riding The Tetons: Grand Targhee Resort - Wyoming
Grand Targhee Resort is in a valley full of amazing views, incredible fishing, and most importantly unrivaled singletrack.
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Dave Trumpore
Sep 9, 2018
Photo Epic: DH Finals - Lenzerheide World Champs 2018
The DH crowd now takes a few months off to rest, recover, and train for a 2019 season that will be here before you know it.
Irmo Keizer
Sep 8, 2018
Photo Epic: XC Elite Men & Women - World Championships 2018
A photo epic for an epic race. Congrats to the 2018 world champions!
Paul Aston
Sep 7, 2018
Pinkbike Poll: Who's Going to Win World Champs?
Cast your votes on who will take the top spots in downhill this weekend.
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| 71 Comments
YT Industries
Sep 7, 2018
How The YT Mob's World Champs Bikes Were Painted
You've seen all of the incredible and custom paint jobs for the riders of the World Champs, but who designs them and how are they painted? The YT Mob shines some light on their design process.
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Sarah Lukas
Sep 5, 2018
Photo Epic: Women's Heli-Drop With Miranda Miller
There are plenty of beginner clinics for women, but Specialized thought there was a gap when it came to advanced female riders and decided to do something different - with a helicopter and Miranda Miller.
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| 19 Comments
Truckee Bike Park - Building Community Through Cycling
Truckee Bike Park has been born out of endless labor and plenty of love from a few tireless people.
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| 13 Comments
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Sep 5, 2018
Race Report: Superenduro - Priero, Italy
The final round of the 2018 Superenduro Series went back where it all began, in the small town of Priero. Situated just an hour north of Finale Ligure and one of the original testing sites for the Superenduro format, it was a very fitting closing round to the 10th anniversary of the series.
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Ian Hylands
Sep 4, 2018
5 Years of Photography with Niner Bikes' In-House Photographer
Ian Hylands took on a role as full-time in-house photographer for Niner Bikes in 2013. These are his best images from the past five years on the job.
Racement
Sep 4, 2018
Photo Report: European DH Cup Final, Brandnertal
The final round of the 2018 iXS European DH Cup saw two overall champions crowned in Brandnertal.
Jackson Green
Sep 1, 2018
New Zealand's Only Tandem DH Racers Take On Megavalanche & More
Ever seen a tandem wallride before?
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Kirt Voreis' Heli Drop on Rainbow Mountain in Whistler
After the heli drops Kirt Voreis off, it's a two-foot deep powder filled bobsled run down!
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| 17 Comments
Industry Nine
Aug 31, 2018
The Industry Nine Team at Crankworx Whistler
Industry Nine had a number of team athletes together at Crankworx Whistler, competing in their respective disciplines and hanging out enjoying the goods that Whistler has to offer.
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| 21 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Aug 28, 2018
Rachel Atherton's Mechanic Joe Krejbich on the Downtime Podcast
Joe Krejbich, mechanic to Rachel Atherton sits down to chat about his background, how he got from working in a bike shop to working for the Atherton's, and then we'll step through a World Cup weekend from Joe’s point of view.
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Dylan Sherrard
Aug 27, 2018
A Tacky Turn Into Autumn at Sun Peaks Resort
With the autumn rains comes moist dirt, and an urgency to get out and ride.
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Daniel Sapp
Aug 24, 2018
Pinkbike Poll: Do You Listen to Music While Riding?
Our sense of hearing is powerful. Does music have a place out on the trails, or is it best left muted when you get on the bike?
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| 359 Comments
Matthew DeLorme
Aug 24, 2018
Photo Epic: XC Preview - La Bresse World Cup 2018
Take a look at the course before the racing gets going.
Nathan Hughes
Aug 22, 2018
Photo Epic: Track Walk - La Bresse DH World Cup 2018
Into the deep, dark woods we go here in Northeastern France for the final stop of the 2018 season.
Graubunden, Switzerland Looks Epic
After being propelled into the spotlight thanks to Danny MacAskill's video - Home of Trails - the Graubunden region has plenty of epic riding to offer.
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| 17 Comments
HKT Products Ltd
Aug 21, 2018
Ben Cathro Talks About Going From Inside to Outside The Tape
In this edition of The HKT Podcast ex-World Cup DH racer, Ben Cathro, talks about how he's carved out his niche analysing world cup tracks, how he started his MTB career and loads more.
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| 41 Comments
James Shirley
Aug 20, 2018
British Enduro Racer Talks Unlocking the Secrets to Sponsorship Success
James Shirley talks about the steps he's taken from privateer to professional enduro racer, giving budding racers some tips along the way.
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Trevor Lyden
Aug 20, 2018
Photo Epic: Canadian Open DH - Crankworx Whistler 2018
The Canadian Open DH presented by iXS was a seriously dusty, fast and blown out challenge for the racers.
HKT Products Ltd
Aug 20, 2018
FMBA Rider Bryce Starling Discusses His Injury, Promoting Slopestyle in North America & More
In this episode of the HKT Podcast Bryce Starling talks slopestyle in North America and how his series hopes to bring the sport back to North America.
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Cameron Mackenzie
Aug 19, 2018
Photo Epic: Slopestyle - Crankworx Whistler 2018
Excessive smoke didn't deter fans from taking part in the epic Red Bull Joyride battle between Nicholi Rogatkin and Brett Rheeder.
Trevor Lyden
Aug 17, 2018
Photo Epic: Whip-Off - Crankworx Whistler 2018
The Official Whip-Off World Championship presented by Spank did not disappoint, with riders putting on an impressive sideways show for the crowd.
Cameron Mackenzie
Aug 17, 2018
Photo Epic: Pumptrack Challenge - Crankworx Whistler 2018
Catch up on all the action from Crankworx Whistler's RockShox Ultimate Pumptrack Challenge.
Pinkbike Staff
Aug 16, 2018
Deep Summer People's Choice Winner Announced
The judges may have ranked Chris Pilling as the winner in the official results, but someone else was first in voters' hearts.
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Trevor Lyden
Aug 16, 2018
Photo Epic: Air DH - Crankworx Whistler 2018
Taking place on the iconic A-Line, the Fox Air DH favoured the aggressive and accurate. Check out all the action from the race here.
Pinkbike Staff
Aug 15, 2018
Deep Summer Slideshows & Results - Crankworx Whistler 2018
These six photographers had three days to shoot a team of up to six people shredding in Whistler. Cast your vote for the People's Choice winner.
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Cameron Mackenzie
Aug 14, 2018
Garbanzo DH Photo Epic: Colossus - Crankworx Whistler 2018
Coming into this year's installment, it was all eyes on 5-time winner Marcelo Gutierrez, but a couple of Sams weren't about to let things go so easily.
Dave Trumpore
Aug 14, 2018
Photo Epic: Taking Advantage of Peak Riding Season in Italy - A Yeti Tribe Story
Shawn Neer and Lee Trumpore take advantage of a rare bit of extended downtime, conveniently in Italy's Aosta Valley.
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Mike Powell
Aug 14, 2018
Derek Westerlund Talks Freeride Entertainment, How He Got into Making Movies & More
In the this Powell Movement Podcast, Derek talks about growing up in Kamloops, how he got into making movies, when employees leave and much more. Derek has no filter so it's a fun podcast!
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Dylan Sherrard
Aug 14, 2018
Finding the Flow State at Sun Peaks Resort
Right here, right now. Fully consumed in the present moment.
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Jakub Sedivy
Aug 14, 2018
Photo Report: Hillbilly Huckfest 2018
The Hillbilly Huckfest is a friendly gathering of bikers with some fun contests, local trail shuttles, bike tours, sick parties and indeed the Dark Fest sessions by some of the best freeride bikers in the world.
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Taj Mihelich
Aug 14, 2018
The Summertime Cast Blues
Taj shares a story we can all identify with.
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Dave Trumpore
Aug 13, 2018
Finals Photo Epic: EWS Whistler - Crankworx Whistler 2018
Whistler's CamelBak Canadian Open Enduro presented by Specialized was an absolute beast of a race with 5 long, rocky and dusty stages that pushed the world's best riders to their limits.
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Irmo Keizer
Aug 12, 2018
Photo Epic: The Tipping Point - Mont-Sainte-Anne XC World Cup Finals 2018
With just two races to go in this year's series, chances for glory are getting slimmer and slimmer.
Nathan Hughes
Aug 12, 2018
Finals Photo Epic: Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Cup 2018
The North American round of the series had that 'all or nothing' vibe of a World Champs race - as riders battled for the top step of the podium in one the most gripping finals yet.
Cameron Mackenzie
Aug 12, 2018
Photo Epic: Dual Speed & Style - Crankworx Whistler 2018
In the Clif Dual Speed & Style presented by Muc-Off tricks that belong on the Joyride course were being thrown down, and while some had to pull out all the stops to stay in contention, others opted for the always controversial approach of more speed, less style.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 10, 2018
Pinkbike Poll: How Well Do You Know Your Mountain Bike History?
Are you a bike history buff, or are you relatively oblivious when it comes to mountain biking's past?
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Nathan Hughes
Aug 10, 2018
Practice Photo Report: Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Cup 2018
This was a World Cup practice session that will now enter the hall of fame for most horrendous weather alongside other greats like Fort William in 2015.
Racement
Aug 6, 2018
Photo Epic: 2018 Unofficial Rookies World Championships, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
The IXS International Rookie Championships at Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is also the Unofficial Rookies World Champs. Check out all of the action here.
Chris Kilmurray
Aug 6, 2018
Analysis: Unlocking The Secrets To Mont-Sainte-Anne's DH World Cup
As the coach to riders like Tahnée Seagrave, Reece Wilson, Greg Williamson & Wyn Masters, Chris Kilmurray shares his unique insight into how to unlock the secrets of the Mont-Sainte-Anne world cup track.
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Andy Lloyd
Aug 5, 2018
Photo Epic: Knife-Edge Trails & Other-Worldly Views in India
Commissioned by the Indian Government to explore the feasibility of building a trail network in one of the remotest parts of India, a group of British riders embarked on a journey of a lifetime to explore the never-before ridden trails of Munsyari in the Indian Himalayas.
adam morse
Aug 5, 2018
Video: The Working Man's World Series - Episode 1
After winning multiple EWS qualifier events, Adam Norse sets out to race the entire Enduro World Series as a privateer, while holding down his day job as a mechanical engineer.
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Daniel Sapp
Aug 3, 2018
Pinkbike Poll: How Often Do You Wash Your Bike?
Is your bike usually sparkly clean, or is it still caked in mud when you head out for a ride?
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Robert Rebholz
Aug 3, 2018
Summer Bike Park Hit List on the East Coast of the USA
Photographer Rob Rebholz visits the East Coast's Gravity Logic built bike parks in Killington, Windham and Thunder Mountain to find out what each spot has to offer.
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Eduard Dyck
Aug 3, 2018
Epic Riding & Endless Views in Golden, BC.
It might be easier to ride a chairlift all day, but going out on epic adventures certainly lets you experience new highs on your bike.
H+I Adventures
Jul 31, 2018
Overnighting the Old Ghost Road in New Zealand
An overnight adventure means gorgeous sunset and sunrise photos... H+1 Adventures take a crew along a long-forgotten gold miners’ road that has been revived as an 85km mountain biking trail.
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Julia Hofmann
Jul 31, 2018
Doorstep Discoveries in La Palma, Spain
La Palma's close proximity to Spanish rider Carlos Blanchard's home meant he overlooked the island's potential for years. After visiting and riding some of the best trails on the planet, he questions why he'd not travelled there sooner.
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Mike Powell
Jul 30, 2018
Darren Berrecloth Talks About Money, Injuries & Video Projects on the Powell Movement Podcast
Mike Powell from The Powell Movement catches up with Darren Berrecloth and talks about his career thus far.
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Tito Tomasi
Jul 30, 2018
Video: Crossing the Pyrenees by Bike in 10 Days
Totalling 811 kilometers and 32,290 meters of climbing in 10 days, Tito Tomasi's last trip across the Pyrenees was a hard one.
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