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Exclusive: The Racer’s Perspective–Enduro World Series #1
It’s funny, the collective mountain bike community has been pretty pumped on the inception of the Enduro World Series (or “EWS”), myself included. On one hand, at the inaugural round, there was certainly a lot of excitement. On the other, the EWS is a series comprised of events that have been running for quite some time.
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News: RockShox Shows Off 27.5 (650B) Forks
09.01.2012
RockShox recently showed off their new 27.5-compatible SID and Reba models, which the company claims boast completely new chassis, optimized for the new(ish) wheel size.
Left Field: The Death Star Cafeteria
09.01.2012
And now, for yet another installment of things that having nothing whatsoever to do with bikes…. Here’s an animated clip that gives life to comedian, Eddie Izzard’s conception of what a day in the death star’s cafeteria must have been like.
Teva ‘Proof of Life’ Contest Overall Winner Announced
08.31.2012
Congratulations to Jason Boeckmann on winning Teva ‘Proof of Life’ contest. Boeckmann will be receiving an autographed Jeff Lenosky Giant STP frameset, a Teva Prize Pack, and $1000 in cash. Title: Chicks dig scars Description: after 6 years of ridin’ it hard, my bike finally paid me back with 15 stitches and a manly scar.
Dirty Words – Eat me! Or how I Learned to Love 7-Eleven Burritos
08.31.2012
At least once a year, I really, truly get my ass kicked on the bike. This year, I was lucky that The Knock couldn’t find me until August 25. It usually happens in the first race of the year, but since I haven’t raced a lick so far in 2012, I lasted until late summer [...]
2012 Red Bull Rampage Rider Lists, Spectator Tickets Available September 1
08.31.2012
The lists of riders—both pre qualified and not—have been set for the 2012 Red Bull Rampage event in Virgin, Utah, taking place October 5-7. A wide range of riders hailing from 10 nations are set to show up: from veterans who have competed in every Red Bull Rampage, like Mike Kinrade and Kyle Strait, to [...]
Review: Bontrager Specter XR Helmet
08.31.2012
The Specter XR is equipped to go toe-to-toe with the better brain buckets on the market. While a few other lids offered better ventilation, the Bontrager is supremely comfortable, lightweight and easy to adjust.
Preview: Niner Expands Its Jet 9 Lineup
08.30.2012
The matter of street cred is of little consequence when it comes to Niner and 29-inch bikes. Structured entirely around the wheel size—right down to the name of the company—the brand has obviously made an unwavering commitment to big wheels. While it maybe not quite as apparent at first glance, the company has also formed [...]
Heavy Pedal Tour Photo Gallery #3
08.30.2012
Natty and Trey hit the road in search of the best that Utah and Wyoming have to offer--moose encounters, bucking broncos and big descents ensue.
News of the Tweet: Not So Easy PC
08.29.2012
One of the biggest name in cycling got in trouble, the world feels the wrath of renegade, raging grannies and so much more.
News: Kona’s New All-Mountain Bike
08.29.2012
Both of Kona's new Process models should skulk about in the chain-smoking, tough-kids’ corner of the all-mountain, high-school parking lot, alongside Specialized’s Enduro and Trek’s Slash models.
5 Minute Break: Chris Akrigg and Amir Kabbani – Road Trip 2012
08.28.2012
Source: Mongoose Bikes Chris Akrigg and Amir Kabbani take on Malaga, Spain during the 2012 Mongoose Road Trip. There isn’t a better place to spot a Mongoose then in the mountains of Malaga, Spain. A run-yourself-ragged road trip with two of the best riders in the business.
Video: Strength In Numbers – UCI World Cup
08.28.2012
Source: Anthill Films “The UCI world cup circuit is a living, breathing community of riders dedicated to travelling the globe to race bikes. Nomadic in nature, this elite community exists only on the road in a never-ending pursuit of milliseconds. These athletes train the hardest, constantly drive technology forward and act as ambassadors for our [...]
BIKE Mag’s Heavy Pedal Tour: Episode 3
08.28.2012
Natty and Trey hit the trails in Park City, Utah and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
How To Lose the Deep Summer Photo Challenge
08.28.2012
Jonathon Hayward's entry in the Deep Summer Photo Challenge didn't make the podium, but Seb Kemp couldn't give a damn--it's still a project he's proud as hell to have been a part of. Besides, it was the only entry with blow-up sex dolls in it.
2013 Kona Bike Launch
08.27.2012
Kona recently officially launched their 2013 bike line. This week we’ll take look at some of the new models as well as a few that have been given significant facelifts. Today? The massively re-worked Abra Cadabra.
Video: Highlights from Red Bull Joyride 2012
08.27.2012
Wish you'd seen the 2012 Red Bull Joyride for yourself? We hear you. Luckily, we made a video of some of the best action. Check it out.
Video: Giant Factory Off-Road Team 2012, Episode 2
08.26.2012
This isn't another huck-fest video. It's an exacting look at what it takes to win against a field of the world's best riders.
News: Grandmother Destroys Religious Work of Art
08.26.2012
Octogenarian attempts to restore famous fresco and winds up making Jesus look like a monkey. Part of me thinks this is hilarious. The other part of me feels a bit bad for the little. old lady in question.
Video: Fabien Barel Presents…Episode #4
08.25.2012
Fabien Barel's international road trip finds him ripping singletrack in the alps with Brook MacDonald.
5 Minute Break: Chris Akrigg – Through the Mill
08.24.2012
It looks like Chris Akrigg is back to full form after badly breaking his leg a while back. If any of us were to go near this ‘Mill’, with or without bikes, we’d end up needing one hell of a tetanus shot. Not Akrigg though, his description for this video was simply: “Well that was [...]
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