Pinkbike's Top 10 Most Popular Stories - 2016
2016 marked one of the toughest years in may respects - one that began with the loss of two of our brightest lights. But, there were also many glorious stories that marked 2016 to remind us that the off-road cycling is arguably the ultimate outdoor action sport. We assure you that this will be a bumpy ride, but well worth it, so please join us to review the top ten most popular articles of this year.
1. Tragic News - Stevie Smith Passes Away
 | I would not be anywhere on the bike without Steve. Most importantly, he taught me to be confident in my abilities, race my bike properly and take risks. As training partners, we pushed each other to the limit. - Teammate, Mark Wallace |
2. Video: Brandon Semenuk - RAW 100 V2
| The Quiet Man of slopestyle lets his bike do the talking. |
3. In Memoriam: Kelly McGarry
| 'McGazza' has been the big friendly giant of freeride for the past decade and his affable presence, a staple of Crankworx and Rampage, was instantly identifiable by the golden mane sprouting from the bottom of his helmet. Kelly was a fan favourite for his massive backflips, but it was his personality which endeared him to all who knew him. - Scott Secco |
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4. Brandon Semenuk: Lapse - Video
| This beautifully edited video of Brandon Semenuk practicing on his home track reveals that there is much more to his near-perfect performances in competition than raw talent. |
5. Matt MacDuff: Loop Of Doom - Video
| I didn't know it at the time, but I was pulling some crazy G's. As soon as I hit the top, it was like an explosion - I found forces that I didn't even know existed. I just compressed and I couldn't control my bike. Then, I remember being in the air. I couldn't believe what happened. But, luckily, the fall was so huge that I was able to come to my senses of what was happening to me. - Matt MacDuff |
6. Bikes of the Best - Val di Sole DH World Champs 2016
| World Champs is a special event, a chance for teams to surprise their athletes with custom paint jobs, components, and kits, all in the hopes that one of their racers will end up with the rainbow stripes on top of the podium. |
7. Not2Bad Free Online Premiere
| No one takes you serious in the movie business unless you make at least two of something - more is always better, right? And, this is serious business. Serious off-road bicycle riding business. So, get ready for a whole lot of more. More antics. More deep thoughts. More X-treme mountain cycling. And, more slow-mo... especially, more slow-mo. Yeah... that sounds Not2Bad. Anthill Films |
8. Danny MacAskill's Wee Day Out
| ...He presents his home country as it most probably never has been presented before. Danny transforms natural features of rolling Scottish hills into the ultimate rider's playground; combining the best of technical trail riding with Danny's impressive trials skills. - Red Bull Media |
9. The Little Trail Hunter - Video
| You don't need to go far to create a real adventure for a kid. We have camped out just a few hundred meters from home. - Matt Hunter |
10. First Ride: SRAM's 12-Speed Eagle Drivetrain
| The battle for drivetrain dominance continues to rage on, but this is a fight that benefits the consumer, and mountain bikers now have more options than ever. One thing is abundantly clear - the front derailleur's extinction has never been more imminent.- Mike Kazimer |
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Unfortunately, only the great were on the reaper's list this year..
Got Carrie Fisher, her mom and George Michael just now, who's left for the grand finale??
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Two of them are 1x, the dh bike and my winter hack both running a 39t ring.