We know, more highlights, but can we really complain about more riding coverage? We posted the men and women’s highlights from Les Gets, but here’s the overview from Red Bull. Maribor seems so far away, but at least we have the EWS this weekend to…
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Thirty Minutes of EWS Goodness with Jack Moir in La Thuile
Jack Moir is out in La Thuile for the third (and fourth) round of the Enduro World Series. We get to see the stages, some riding, and some really cool LED shoes (can someone please make light-up riding shoes?). Strap yourselves in for almost thirty…
DH Highlights – Les Gets World Cup 2021
We said it before, but we’ll say it again. Les Gets DH World Cup brought it. It was such an intense race and given the conditions, it was hard to predict who might take the top spot. What’s even more incredible is the fact the…
Mateo Verdier Sculpts Massive Kickers in Chatel
Digging and riding go hand in hand for some. Mateo Verdier is one of those guys, he spends his time building stuff to ride. To visualise something, to then build it and finally ride it is definitely up there with one of the most rewarding…
Mexico City bus drivers probably won’t pass cyclists so close after this terrifying training!
Spanish language Instagram page Trafico Zmg recently shared a video showing drivers getting a taste of what a close pass really feels like. You can see the Instagram post here, but we’ve found a YouTube video showing a similar, and equally scary exercise. It amazes…
Top Female Freeriders Join Audi Nines MTB for 2021
The rider list has been announced for the 2021 Audi Nines MTB freeride event. Due to take place on 24-28 August at the Ellweiler quarry in Germany, the event returns for its fourth consecutive year, this time welcoming some of the world’s top female freeriders…
Saving Scotland’s Forests: Among Green Soldiers
Funn and The Contour Collective have come together to tell a story about rewilding Scotland’s forests. We’re passionate about the mountains and about understanding the places we ride. With widespread issues of biodiversity across the world, The Contour Collective visited the Scottish Highlands to explore…
Updated: Alex Marin Departs from The Brigade Team
Alex Marin announced that he is leaving The Brigade Team on Instagram this morning. This mid-season change sees him head to another team. There is a period during the season where riders are able to transfer teams. Today, I announce my depart from @thebrigadeteam. I feel…
Wyn Sums up Les Gets DH World Cup Finals
Did you catch the DH world cup in Les Gets? If not, watch the replay asap! It was such a good race. We’re wishing all those who crashed a speedy recovery. It was a bit of a wild one, with changing weather conditions, slippery roots,…
Sunday Sofa Slouch: Les Gets World Cup Edition
In place of midweek movies (well, at least sometimes) we thought we’d try out Sunday sofa slouch. That way you can hopefully enjoy a lazy Sunday and spend the morning slouching and watching some videos. Watch whilst recovering from a heavy night, a long ride…
Bike Check: Lachlan Blair’s Orange Stage 6 EWS Bike Check
Name: Lachlan Blair Height: 175cm Weight: 78kg Lachlan Blair is one of the fastest young riders of the newly reformed Orange Factory Racing Team. For this season he is racing a team spec Orange Stage 6 and in this bike check we’ll be seeing what…
#MUTN Les Gets Special – Aaron Gwin, Camille Balanche, Joe Breeden & Aaron Dobie
Race season is in full swing & joining us for this episode of the pod are 5 x Elite Men’s World Cup Champion Intense Factory Racing’s Aaron Gwin, 2020 Elite Women’s World Champion Dorval AM Commencal’s Camille Balanche, 2019 British Champion NS Bikes UR’s Joe…
Camille Balanche Signs with Monster Energy
Camille Balanche took to Instagram to announce she is now sponsored by Monster Energy. Current women’s DH World Champion and series leader, Camille has been on a steady rise. She’s only been racing for the past few seasons but has posted some incredible results. Posting…
Practice Highlights – Les Gets DH World Cup 2021
It’s safe to say the track in Les Gets has been a test for some. Plenty of lines, some wild sections. It’s got the thumbs up and is being compared to downhill tracks of the past. Check with Eliot Jackson as he takes us through…
Can Bikes Solve The Haribo Delivery Crisis?
On hearing that Haribo deliveries could be facing disruption, we were worried. Component delays are one thing, but you can grind along on that old and skipping chain for a while. Time riding without Haribo…an hour, max, surely? In an effort to address this impending…
Watch Andreas Kolb avoid a car accident on the Les Gets World Cup Course
MTBnews.de shared this shocking footage showing Andreas Kolb‘s near-miss with a car on the Les Gets World Cup Course! Downhill riders have a lot to keep an eye on during the race weekend. Before they’re on track it’s the weather, bike set-up and tyre choice,…
IMBA Europe Summit 2021
On 17 June IMBA Europe hosted an online summit that brought together industry experts and policy makers. The 2021 summit was organised with the aim of looking into how both the IMBA and experts could improve people’s lives through mountain biking. A number of keynote…
Charlie’s Trail Kitchen: Mexican Hangover Cure – Michelada Chilada
Whether you are chilling out in the garden, stopping on the trail, or in desperate need of a hangover cure, the Chilada is a rather invigorating cocktail that will reset your senses. I was introduced to this by Chris from drunkcyclist.com one blurry eyed post…
Les Gets DH Course Preview with Brook MacDonald
Jump on board for a run down the downhill track in Les Gets with Brook MacDonald. There are plenty of open sections on this track, so riders can pick their lines. This run looked super smooth, well apart from at the end where he takes…
Breeze into the Forest: Women’s Rides go Off-Road
British Cycling have announced the expansion of their Breeze initiative to give ride leaders the skills they need to lead rides off-road in a number of England’s forests. The idea is to allow women to experience different types of riding with the view to potentially…
Progress Report! Local Riders Have Beef With Council Over Chopped Ham Lands Trail
We’ve posted before on the importance of accessible ride spots, particularly in urban spaces, so when we heard via our Forum that barriers had been erected beside a BMX track and jump spot in central London, we took an interest. The Teddington Locks track is…
Les Gets is Upon Us! Head for a Track Walk with Wyn
It’s a double world cup weekend. Exciting times are ahead! Wyn Masters takes a walk down the track in Les Gets getting up to his usual antics. He checks out the track and catches up with riders to see what they think. There are a…
Video: Straight Outta Lockdown
UK ODI riders, Â Matt Roe, Becci Skelton, Glen Coe and Harry Schofield took advantage of the change to lockdown rules. Once lockdown restrictions were lifted they headed to Bike Park Wales for some fun on the trails. Here’s what they got up to straight outta…
Please Support Ross! He’s been a little foolish…
So, this story probably should have been a little different., but anyway here it goes. This coming weekend, ad sales guy Ross is entered into the Manchester to Blackpool charity bike ride, raising money not only for a Christie’s, but also for a cause close…
Don’t be THAT Person, Give People Space on the Trails
No matter how good you are, or fast, there is always going to be someone who is faster than you. All of us share a passion and enjoy mountain biking, so why potentially ruin someone else’s ride? Every single one of us has at one…
Red Bull Rampage is Back for 2021!
Red Bull Rampage returns for 2021. The event is set for 15 October 2021 following its cancellation last year. 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of Rampage following the first event in 2001. Over the past 20 years, the Utah desert has been host to Rampage…
Eurobike Moves to Frankfurt for 2022
Due to a new partnership between trade show companies, Messe Frankfurt and Messe Friedrichshafen, Eurobike will relocate to Frankfurt in 2022. Eurobike has been held in Friedrichshafen since 1991. This move will see a restructure and change of concept for Eurobike. The current venue in…
Ride with Some ‘Fantastic Wee Birds’ for Swift Awareness Week
Get Schwifty, or more specifically swifty (Rick and Morty fans will know what I’m on about, all others will think I’m going swiftly mad). The RSPB is launching a number of cycling and walking routes around Edinburgh to celebrate Swift Awareness Week from 3-11 July.…
Amaury Pierron Injured at French DH Cup
Earlier today Sven Martin broke the news on his Instagram that Amaury had been injured during the weekend at the French DH Cup. It was reported that he was airlifted from the race, but we are awaiting confirmation about his injuries. View this post on…
Wyn Masters Talks to Riders at EWS Round Two
WynTv is always a highlight from any race. Wyn Masters really gets in there to talk to other riders about their race. There were two rounds of the Enduro World Series in Italy recently, that’s a lot of racing in a space of a week.…
Coming Back From the Bad Days with Kate Courtney
Racing is a series of ups and downs. Sometimes you can be right up there with luck on your side, other days no matter what you do, things just don’t go right. Check in with Kate Courtney and the Scott team at the first two…
Video Round Up from EWS Val di Fassa Trentino
Why have one video, when you can have many! It’s been a pretty wild week out in Italy for the first two rounds of the Enduro World Series. Here’s a selection of videos from the EWS in Val di Fassa Trentino. It’s like midweek movies,…
High Alpine Riding in the Dolomites with Tom Oehler
With some on edge sections, great drone footage and breathtaking scenery, this edit is making us crave adventure. Enjoy the video, Tom Oehler’s riding, and some behind the scenes with the making of. Setting off from the mountain’s infamous pyramid peak, at 3,152m Piz Boé…
Bike Check: Louis Jeandel’s EWS Sunn Kern EN
Louis Jeandel, aged 22 lives in Aix-Les-Bains an epic spot for riding with stunning natural trails to keep his skills honed. When not riding, Louis spends time with friends or mixing up his training through other sports. This chilled-out rider is one to watch in…
British Cycling Have Big Plans for Mountain Biking
Following a six-week consultation in December 2019, British Cycling released their long-term plans for downhill and endurance. Their plans set out a series of goals and how they hope to achieve them. Given Jack Reading’s perspective on the lack of support for downhill just last…
Diversions and Closures in Afan due to Tree Felling
Natural Resources Wales have announced a 12-week closure of Rhyslyn car park in Afan for tree felling in the area. From Monday 28 June, the car park will be closed and trail diversions and closures will be in place. Rhysyln car park will be open…
Wyn Masters hits the EWS Pits in Val di Fassa
Wyn heads around the pits after round one of the Enduro World Series in Italy. He chats to the riders about their performance. It’s interesting to hear how they feel and get some insight into how the race was for them. The Enduro World Series…
Fully Vaccinated? You Could Travel Quarantine and Test Free by August
The Government is due to make an announcement on the changes to foreign travel and update the traffic light system shortly. There has been increasing pressure from travel firms and airlines for the UK government to relax the rules. The UK travel industry has been…
BC Epic Bike Checks: the Ti, the Custom, the Vintage and the Homemade
The BC Epic 1000 is one of those long distance unofficial organised events in the tradition of the Tour Divide or Highland Trail 550. With this year’s Tour Divide disrupted by border closures between the USA and Canada we thought the dot watchers out there might be…
This EWS Climb Looks Intense: POV with Jesse Melamed
Take a run down stage three with Jesse Melamed as he pins it on what looks like an incredibly long, challenging, beast of a stage. Jesse came in third today out in Val di Fassa, and it looks like he put in one hell of…
Midweek Movies: Summer, Ebike Invention and Good Times
Wednesday is here again, we’re half way there, so here’s midweek movies. There’s a lot going on right now, races, launches and events, so plenty of great content. As usual, get comfy and get stuck in. Enjoy this week’s selection of bike videos! The All-New…
Proving Grounds Sets New Course For Freeride
Proving Grounds shifts focus and introduces new opportunities for Freeride athletes. Originally introduced as a qualifier for Red Bull Rampage, Proving Grounds remains an event organised by Todd Barber of H5 Events – the force behind Rampage – but takes a new direction with a…
DH Crown Court Vs Brendan Fairclough
Accused of being involved in fraudulent activity regarding ‘gnarly DH KOM’s’ and with the intent to supply clipless pedals, is Brendog guilty of crimes against downhill? Scott’s latest release is quite a fun little video. Ripping it up on his new Spark 900, Brendan Fairclough…
Bird Reveals Its New Electric Bird Bike
The list of bike brands that doesn’t have an e-bike on its line up grows ever shorter, as Bird reveals its new e-bike. Each bike is equipped with a high-powered electric motor capable of powering riders up hills with as much as a 20% grade while its…
Flat Out Raw Practice from Val Di Fassa Trentino EWS
The EWS riders never fail to impress. From the sheer amount of riding they do in one event, to the kind of terrain and courses they ride. The first stop on the Enduro World Series takes us to Italy for not one, but two races…
The “ultra-secret” Cannondale Jekyll has finally launched! Did you avoid the spoilers?
In this day and age, it has become increasingly difficult to keep a bike launch a secret which is probably why you have already seen the new Cannondale Jekyll. Unless you’re fortunate enough to live without an internet connection or have abstained from social media…
Upside Down Bikes on the Trail, Do You Know What It Means?
If you’re a skier, chances are you’ve seen crossed skis (or poles) on the piste when someone has gone down or had an accident and is getting assistance. If you’re a rider, and your friend has gone down on the trail in a vulnerable spot,…
Top 5 Slopestyle Runs – Crankworx Innsbruck 2021
If you didn’t watch the slopestyle you’re definitely missing out. If you want to check it out, you can see the replay here. Alternatively, if you just want the best bits check out the top five runs from the event below. Who do you think…
Summer Solstice with Mike Hopkins
It’s the longest day of the year (already, I know! Where has the time gone…). We can’t believe it’s already 21 June, feels like summer is yet to begin. We hope you’re celebrating the longest day with a nice long ride. Head out for a…
Evie Richards and Tom Pidcock to Represent GB in Tokyo
A few weeks ago we wrote a piece about mountain biking at the Olympics and the wait to find out who would represent Great Britain. Earlier today, British Cycling announced that Evie Richards and Tom Pidcock will compete in the Games. In the men’s mountain…
Downhill Replay – Crankworx Innsbruck 2021
Just like that, Crankworx is all said and done out in Austria. It was a pretty incredible week packed full of riding and great coverage. The downhill was yet another treat, with so many speedy riders getting between the tapes it was anyone’s game. If…
