Video: A Rider's Perspective of Racing Trans Cascadia

 Have I missed something, where has this December 3rd date come from?? (I know the whole Outside situ, but this Dec 3rd date is new to me) any URLs to an article explaining?

 @holt1997: We all got an email, might be in your spam:

On behalf of Outside, we'd like to officially welcome Pinkbike to the network.

Since joining forces back in July we have been working behind the scenes, and are ready to tell you a bit more about Pinkbike's future. First and foremost, Pinkbike as you know it will stay largely free, and will continue to be the pulse of mountain biking worldwide. Friday Fails isn't going anywhere.

Moving forward Pinkbike is adding resources to build a new layer of member content on top of our existing foundation. It's no secret that the advertising model is getting harder, and it's changing the media landscape. We're evolving our business for three reasons. First, so Pinkbike can keep doing honest reviews and important reporting–from environmental issues to doping stories to advocating for higher rider salaries. Second, so we can compensate our staff fairly and work with even more of the world's best journalists and content creators. And finally, so we can take on big projects like supporting up and coming World Cup DH racers who otherwise couldn't afford to race at the highest levels through our new Pinkbike Racing team.

From film festivals and new Trailforks features to some surprises in Beta's print magazine, we're excited to roll out our new programs to the mountain bike world in early 2022.


New Terms of Service

One piece of housekeeping, effective as of December 3, 2021, Pinkbike and Trailforks will be under a new Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you use our services or access our site after that date, you are confirming that you've read and agreed to the new terms. Feel free to reach out to our customer service team here if you have any questions.

Thanks to the entire Pinkbike community, everyone that has made this place ridiculous and amazing over the last two decades. Glad to have you along for the ride!


— The Pinkbike and Outside Teams

 @pisgahgnar: ALL I have to say to this is that PinkBike has been a great website. Outside mag is one of the worst magazines I've ever read. ( as well as GQ. and Esquire ) Lets all just hope that anything that's going on at Outside does not rub off on PinkBike. Time will tell.

 "Pinkbike as you know it will stay largely free".
largely?...

 It really makes me chuckle that Levy and Brian have been yakking it up about the paywall in the podcast insinuating that we're all jokers for assuming the paywall was coming - except here we are, with the paywall coming .

 Wonder if they can work that into the advent calendar give-a-way?

 @markymarkindenver: Pinkbike had a good run. VitalMtb about to get a whole 'lot of market share.

 @unicornmtb25: I just signed up on VitalMTB. It will now be my first place to check MTB news, I’ll come to PB afterwards just to see if they have any different articles. I noticed they have a lot of the same videos and news, so I think there’s a lot of overlap between the two sites. Maybe after enough of us switch over, VitalMTB will be able to provide even more content.

 Not directed at you, but piggybacking on this. Deeply annoyed that a company this large buying one of the communities most important sites can't sort out basics like ensuring stuff like this doesn't land in your spam. It's a solved problem and has been for a long time. Email delivery is not bloody difficult and you make enough money not to screw it up. That lack of care speaks volumes about the attitude of the company in general and doesn't bode well for what you'll do with all the good things that PB creates.

 @hughbm: Articles will be free, the comments section will be $29.99/yr, 100CAD or £150 + VAT.

 @SlinkySammy: but how are the comments section? What does NotVitalMTBCEO post?

 @hughbm: "largely" is definitely less than "mostly"

 @pisgahgnar: Not bought just by outside. bought by the company that owns outside and some 40+ other companies like backpaker, ski, and other BS "active lifestyle industries"

 @st49: you are thinking of Bonnier. I do not believe they own Outside. Bonnier publishes Outdoor Life though.

 @pisgahgnar: Outside is about to find out that they’re going to lose their ass on this one

 Have a browse through the Terms of
Service and Privacy Policy if you want to see the inside of Outside.
- anything you’ve posted? It’s theirs now, they own it and use or sell it any way they want. In fact, they licence you the privilege to access your own photos, videos, posts etc.
- must be 18 to register. Y’all groms need that adult permission
- will use any number of means to collect information about you and sell to whomever they please for whatever reason without you knowing
- outside can delete you any time for any (or no) reason at all

For these ‘privileges’ and more, you can enjoy paying a subscription, and access your own content.

 @pink505: Vital has the potential for a great comment sections as well, we just need to go there and start commenting

 It's being bought for its user traffic. It'll be pushed in a different direction for sure. Expect a name change, forum closure etc.

 ...When the Outside header is now larger then the Pinkbike header on the webpage.

 @g123: I find irony in the claim that "the advertising model is getting harder", but digging into the privacy policy … “ You may be given the option to link to your Facebook or other social media account through the Services. When you do, we may automatically receive certain information about you based on your registration and privacy settings on those third party services.”

Facebook isn't finding it hard to make money selling ads.

I don’t know exactly where that is going, but I get pretty jumpy at the mention of FB. I was open minded about this acquisition by Outside up until I received that email.

Also, apologies to Trans Cascadia for participating in this article hijack. Cool video. Thanks for sharing.

 Hey all, just to address some of the concerns here. I can confirm there will be no paywall coming on December 3, you'll be able to access all the usual Pinkbike content as normal. We've had some feedback on the new Terms of Service and we are working with a group of content creators to clarify and improve them further. We'll update you all on this soon.

 Man you all really do jump to conclusions huh

 @GotchaJimmy: I thought jumps lead to concussions?

 I’m offended by this statement. -10 outside points

 Comments section and forums probably locked to only outside plus. Good for them.

 I wish they'd do more videos again. Best mtb yt channel by a long shot

 Yeah. Last stage of the race.

 Fuck off cunt

 @makripper: GOLD MEDAL