Author Archives: "Vernon Felton"

Paul Basagoitia in Livigno, Italy. Photographed in June 2010.

Photo of the Day: Mattias Fredriksson

10.28.2012 //

Paul Basagoitia. Livigno, Italy.

Video: Antoine Bizet Interview

10.27.2012 //

Antoine Bizet had a rough season. Injuries, infection and just plain old crap luck kept him out of contention for much of the year….right up until the very end. This video from Kona recaps the rider’s travails and triumphs.

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Two mountain bikers enjoy a beer on patio of cabin, Winthrop, WA

Photo of the Day: Dan Barham

10.27.2012 //

Brian Earle and Dave Smith. Winthrop, WA. Photo by Dan Barham.

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Video: A Closer Look at Roval

10.27.2012 //

By Vernon Felton It’s been said before, but one of the best ways to upgrade any bike is to add a new wheelset to the mix. Unfortunately, wheelsets (particularly those of the light, strong and stiff variety) don’t come cheap. Not by a long shot. Wheelsets, in fact, have become outrageously (dare I say “stupidly”) [...]

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Photo of the Day: Steve Lloyd

10.26.2012 //

Eric Porter and Parker Williams. St. George, Utah.

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Dirty Words: Election 2012, Who is “Bikier?”

10.26.2012 //

Sal ponders the, er, mountain biker-ness of the oval office candidates

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Video: Mojo Trail Diaries: Morocco

10.25.2012 //

This video (the first in a series) highlights the initial foray of a group of international riders (including Mark Weir and Fabien Barel) as they explore the trails of Morocco.

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David Bishop, Spruce Lake Protected Area, Southern Chilcotins, BC

Photo of the Day: Ryan Creary

10.25.2012 //

David Bishop. Southern Chilcotins, BC.

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News: etnies Announces Winner of “Planet is Your Playground” Contest

10.25.2012 //

etnies asked users to upload photos of their favorite destination(s) and tell us why the location is an ideal ‘Playground’ for a chance to win an all expense-paid trip for two to Hawaii. Here’s the winning submission.

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Video: Sam Pilgrim in Japan

10.24.2012 //

In this Teva storytelling video, Sam Pilgrim rides with the locals, experiences cultural rituals, demonstrates and discusses endless potential for the growth of the freeride MTB movement in Japan.

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