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5 Minute Break: Graham Agassiz’s New Zealand Trip
Source: Easton Cycling Graham Agassiz was joined by a crew of characters, including 10-time DH world champion, Frenchman Nicolas Vouilloz and world cup downhill stars Sam Blenkinsop and Cameron Cole. The riders hit some of the South Island’s best destinations including Nelson and Christchurch. Filmed and edited by the Coastal Crew.
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Preview: Norco’s new Aurum, Revolver and Sight bikes.
07.20.2011 // 1 Comment
Norco’s new 200-millimeter Aurum DH Race bike. Price range (USD): $3,400 to $7,350. Headtube angle: 63.5 degrees, BB-height about 13.75 inches. The Aurum is available in three sizes, which each use a different bottom bracket forging that has the suspension pivot in a slightly different spot to increase the chainstay length slightly from the small [...]
Neethling and Chausson Win Air DH
07.20.2011 // 0 Comments
Andrew Neethling and Anne-Caroline Chausson Win Crankworx Air DH Andrew Neethling, having struggled earlier this year on the World Cup circuit, has been on an absolute tear of late. The South African bested even the reigning Air DH Champ Brian Lopes to take the win on A-Line. On the women’s side of things the legendary [...]
Blenkinsop and Buchar Win Garbanzo DH
07.19.2011 // 0 Comments
Sam Blenkinsop and Claire Buchar Win Garbanzo DH New Zealand native Sam Blenkinsop, or Blenki, was the fastest man on the mountain today, clocking in at just over 13 minutes. Claire Buchar returned to the world stage of racing in a big way as well, winning the women’s category. Words and Photos by David Peacock [...]
Crankworx Jeep Air DH – Live Stream 3pm July 20
07.19.2011 // 1 Comment
Watch the Kokanee Crankworx Jeep Air DH live here on July 20 at 3pm (on the West Coast).
SRAM MTB Experience Retail Store : Whistler
07.19.2011 // 0 Comments
This guy went to the SRAM MTB Experience store…so you should too. Yes, that is a harmonica. Photo: Morgan Meredith SRAM’s has opened a retail store in the Whistler Village to stay open for only a limited time–the durration of the Crankworx event. The store, however, isn’t out to make a profit, but rather support [...]
2012 Specialized Gravity Products
07.18.2011 // 1 Comment
Specialized just held a press release of all their 2012 gravity products, including the Demo, the all-new Status and the carbon Dissident helmet. Read on for the full details on all the products. The Demo 8 The 2012 Demo 2 will now come stock with a Cane Creek double barrel and feature World Champion graphics. [...]
Crankworx Garbanzo DH – Video Stream
07.18.2011 // 0 Comments
Watch the Kokanee Crankworx Garbanzo DH live here on July 19 at 3pm (on the West Coast).
Trek World 2012
07.18.2011 // 5 Comments
By: Vernon Felton Big changes are afoot at Trek. I’m sitting in the Munich airport, typing this report on a battered PowerBook. My legs are thoroughly roached from two long days of hammering next year’s Treks and I am, in a word, impressed. For 2012, Trek’s key trail and all-mountain models, the Fuel EX and [...]
Steve Smith and Rachel Atherton Win Canadian Open – Full Gallery
07.18.2011 // 0 Comments
Steve Smith and Rachel Atherton Win Canadian Open Cassidy, British Columbia native Steve Smith has managed to top the field a this year’s Canadian Open. It’s truly a great story to see a Canadian win on home soil, much the same way America’s Aaron Gwin won the 2011 US Open. Words and Photos by David [...]
Ropelato and Kintner Win 2011 Crankworx Dual Slalom
07.17.2011 // 0 Comments
Mitch Ropelato reminded everyone of the show he put on last year by destroying the field, from Brian Lopes to Mick Hannah. Jill Kintner managed to get revenge on local Micayla Gatto; inside are 30 photos for your viewing pleasure. Words and Photos by David Peacock One year ago Mitch Ropelato came second in the [...]
Canadian Open DH – Live Stream July 17 at 3pm (on the West Coast)
07.17.2011 // 0 Comments
The Canadian Open DH live stream starts at 3pm here on the West Coast.
USA Cross-Country Nationals Recap
07.17.2011 // 1 Comment
By: Ryan LaBar Close battles in both the pro men’s and women’s XC categories at Sun Valley, Idaho, saw Todd Wells and Georgia Gould take the top step of the podium. Below are photos, videos and top-10 results from both the pro men’s and women’s event: During the first lap of racing, Sam Schultz had [...]
Scott Spark 29 – Details and First Impressions
07.16.2011 // 4 Comments
By: Ryan LaBar The new Scott Spark 29 Elite. The bike we had here has some upgrades to the components over the production version, but the frame will be the same. The 29er model offers adjustable travel from 100 millimeters to ~70 millimeters to fully locked out. Perhaps the most notable feature for the new [...]
The Atherton Project – Season 3, Episode 4
07.15.2011 // 1 Comment
Rachel, Gee and Dan head to Leogang for the Austrian leg of the UCI MTB World Cup.
Elements of Perfection: Air
07.15.2011 // 0 Comments
Part 3 of the 5-part “Elements of Perfection” video series from Whistler Bike Park. “You barely exist, yet you completely surround me. With a perfect mix of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 1% “miscellaneous” you deliver life to every corner of our planet. And when I put you between tire and Earth, you give life [...]
Video: Mavic Crossmax
07.15.2011 // 0 Comments
Source: Mavic No matter what you ride there is a Crossmax wheel designed for the job. Video description from Mavic: “Passion, speed, grace, and skill are part of every ride, no matter which trail you choose. Julien Absalon, Anne-Caroline Chausson and Jérôme Clementz each choose their own trails, but they all ride a Mavic Crossmax [...]
Team Maxxis Rocky Mountain – Windham World Cup Video
07.14.2011 // 1 Comment
After a successful weekend at Mont-Sainte-Anne, team Maxxis Rocky Mountain had high hopes going into the Windham World Cup. However, a bit of mechanical trouble for Kabush and a bobble during Sabrina’s ride dashed some of the teams hopes, but Marie-Helene Premont finished in 4th place, and with her third podium in a row. The [...]
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