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1 month ago

How to Win a Mountain Bike World Championship With Loris Vergier

Loris Vergier won the 2024 Downhill World Championships, marking his breakthrough victory after years of close finishes and self-doubt.
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2 months ago

The End of an Era

Greg Minnaar announces his retirement following his 28th and final World Championship race, transitioning to a mentoring role with Norco Race Division.

How to Win a Mountain Bike World Championship With Loris Vergier

Loris Vergier won the 2024 Downhill World Championships, marking his breakthrough victory after years of close finishes and self-doubt.

The End of an Era

Greg Minnaar announces his retirement following his 28th and final World Championship race, transitioning to a mentoring role with Norco Race Division.
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The Kids Are Alright: Ryder Wilson, the U17 Downhill Champ

Youth riders are shaping the future of biking, showcasing their talents and passion across various disciplines.

The Kids Are Alright: Tayte Proulx-Royds

Support from family is crucial for success in biking.
Passion for mountain biking sparked in 2019 during downhill racing.
Silverstar Bikepark is Tayte's favorite spot for riding and memories.
Competitive spirit drives Tayte to excel in multiple cycling disciplines.
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2 months ago

Mountain Bike World Championships 2024: Andorra

The World Championships showcased the elite talent of mountain bikers, with thrilling races and surprising outcomes across various categories.
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2 months ago

Frameworks Bicycles: Asa & Angels World Champs Bikes

Frameworks Bicycles combines innovation and passion to create high-performance mountain bikes, transitioning from a personal project to professional race teams.

MTB vs. Moto: What's the Faster Way Down Red Bull Hardline Course?

A motocross bike can be competitive with a mountain bike in extreme downhill scenarios.

Eliot Jackson Takes on Prevost in "Drop the Mic"

Eliot Jackson transitioned from professional downhill racer to Red Bull TV commentator, still showcasing skills on the bike.
Grow Cycling Foundation aims to diversify access to biking.
from BikeMag
1 month ago

The Kids Are Alright: Ryder Wilson, the U17 Downhill Champ

Youth riders are shaping the future of biking, showcasing their talents and passion across various disciplines.

The Kids Are Alright: Tayte Proulx-Royds

Support from family is crucial for success in biking.
Passion for mountain biking sparked in 2019 during downhill racing.
Silverstar Bikepark is Tayte's favorite spot for riding and memories.
Competitive spirit drives Tayte to excel in multiple cycling disciplines.

Mountain Bike World Championships 2024: Andorra

The World Championships showcased the elite talent of mountain bikers, with thrilling races and surprising outcomes across various categories.

Frameworks Bicycles: Asa & Angels World Champs Bikes

Frameworks Bicycles combines innovation and passion to create high-performance mountain bikes, transitioning from a personal project to professional race teams.

MTB vs. Moto: What's the Faster Way Down Red Bull Hardline Course?

A motocross bike can be competitive with a mountain bike in extreme downhill scenarios.

Eliot Jackson Takes on Prevost in "Drop the Mic"

Eliot Jackson transitioned from professional downhill racer to Red Bull TV commentator, still showcasing skills on the bike.
Grow Cycling Foundation aims to diversify access to biking.
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Limar's Livigno Full-Face Helmet Is a Lightweight, Cool Option for Enduro or DH

The Livigno helmet is lightweight and versatile, suitable for both enduro and downhill riding with excellent ventilation and safety features.
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Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders makes its gameplay trailer premiere at Gamecom

Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders emphasizes tranquility and exploration in downhill skiing and introduces multiplayer elements and a unique Zen Mode.

Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders makes its gameplay trailer premiere at Gamescom

The sequel, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, focuses on serene exploration and multiplayer features, enhancing the core experience of the original game.

Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders makes its gameplay trailer premiere at Gamecom

Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders emphasizes tranquility and exploration in downhill skiing and introduces multiplayer elements and a unique Zen Mode.

Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders makes its gameplay trailer premiere at Gamescom

The sequel, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, focuses on serene exploration and multiplayer features, enhancing the core experience of the original game.
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Recap: Jackson Hole Downhill Series, Race One

The beautiful paradox of enjoying sports in a corporate setting while finding joy in the local community around it.

New Maxxis High Roller 3 MTB Tire Gets Updated Tread Pattern for Varying Conditions

Maxxis introduces the third-generation High Roller tire for downhill racing with updated tread design and compound for improved performance.
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5 months ago
Bicycling

Course Preview: Red Bull Hardline Wales

Red Bull Hardline course features new sections, excluding the enormous canyon gap. Ronan Dunne, defending champion, is a top contender for the race.

Ronan Dunne Announces Red Bull Sponsorship

Ronan Dunne earned a Red Bull helmet as a sponsor, representing a pinnacle achievement in action sports.

Course Preview: Red Bull Hardline Wales

Red Bull Hardline course features new sections, excluding the enormous canyon gap. Ronan Dunne, defending champion, is a top contender for the race.

Ronan Dunne Announces Red Bull Sponsorship

Ronan Dunne earned a Red Bull helmet as a sponsor, representing a pinnacle achievement in action sports.
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How to Watch Red Bull Hardline

The long-awaited Red Bull Hardline Wales event will be broadcast live on Sunday, popular for its massive jumps.

Crankworx Cairns Rockshox Downhill Results

Experience prevailed as Tracey Hannah and Connor Fearon won the RockShox Downhill at Crankworx Cairns.

Wyn TV From Bielsko-Biala World Cup Downhill

Wyn TV is a popular post-World Cup show featuring comical interviews with riders using amusing items as microphones.

Ronan Dunne Races Extra-Long Mondraker Summum Prototype to DH World Cup Win

Mondraker's prototype Summum DH bike features a notably longer geometry than previous models, with potential forward adjustments for enhanced performance.

Crankworx Cairns Viewer's Guide

Red Bull will livestream Crankworx Cairns events for free on their YouTube channel, with replays available. Broadcast times may differ between Australia and North America.

Bielsko-Biala Women's World Cup Downhill Highlights

Vali Höll showed resilience by remounting quickly after a fall, securing crucial points for the overall standings in the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series.

Race Weekend Guide: Bielsko-Biala EDR

The weekend will feature the first UCI MTB World Series enduro and downhill doubleheader in Bielsko-Biala, Poland.

Women's Downhill Highlights from Fort William World Cup

Vali Höll continues her dominance in the UCI Mountain Bike World Series downhill, winning at Fort William for the second straight year.
The women's downhill season in 2024 is shaping up to be competitive with the return of Camille Balanche and Myriam Nicole.

6 Takeaways from the Fort William World Cup

Skinsuits can enhance performance in downhill racing.
Constant tweaking of bike setups can lead to surprising performance gains.

Men's Downhill Highlights From Fort William

Downhill racing returned to Fort William, Scotland, with Loic Bruni winning and showcasing a strategic upper section ride.

Fort William Final's Results

The Fort William World Cup Downhill races have concluded with outstanding performances from elite female, elite male, and junior female categories.

YouTuber Jono Jones Takes Track Walk at Fort William

Jono Jones, a YouTuber and brother of freerider Matt Jones, will be competing in the Fort William World Cup downhill race after a long break.

Greg Minnaar Documentary 'Not Done Yet' Airs On Eurosport

Greg Minnaar is considered the Greatest Of All Time in downhill racing.

Asa Vermette Returns to Race Course 5 Weeks After Breaking Pelvis

Teenage downhill racer Asa Vermette made a remarkable recovery from a broken pelvis, returning to racing in just 5 weeks.

UCI Previews Enduro and Downhill Race Seasons

The UCI MTB World Series is set to kick off with the first gravity round at Fort William, featuring exciting downhill races and uncertainty around the future of Enduro.

Gloria Scarsi Announces Switch to Downhill

Professional enduro faces uncertainty with top athletes transitioning to downhill, impacting team programs.

Riders Take First Laps Down Fort William World Cup Course

Fort William track holds a legendary status in downhill racing, with notable racers making historic runs.
BIKE Magazine seeks engaging bike-related videos for features on their channels.
from BikeMag
6 months ago

Josh Hill Tests Which Is Faster: MTB Or Dirt Bike?

Dirt bike faster than mountain bike on downhill track by 4 seconds.

Four-Year-Old Mountain Bike Sensation Enjoys Waist Deep Puddles

Elliot Honeycutt gains popularity for his impressive biking skills, especially in wet conditions.

French DH Pro Announces He Will Miss Extended Time With Torn ACL

Professional downhill field facing multiple injury setbacks this offseason.
Ligament injuries, though less common, have affected high-profile riders in recent months.

After Catastrophically Snapping His Frame, Bernard Kerr Is Back On The Prototype Downhill Bike

Bernard Kerr faced a frame snap during a race run but has bounced back unfazed.
Kerr rode at the Dyfi Bike Park with his last prototype frame amidst some hesitations after the previous incident.

World Champion Shows Off Skills On Front Wheel

Charlie Hatton won his first elite downhill at World Championships.
Charlie Hatton showcased impressive stoppie skills on a bike park road.

Aaron Gwin Previews Tennessee National Downhill

Windrock Bike Park is the cultural center of downhill racing in the US.
Aaron Gwin designed the course for the Tennessee National to be enjoyable for less experienced riders but challenging for pros.

WeAreOne "Momentum Project" Web Series Documents Team Camp In British Columbia

We Are One sponsors a downhill race team with Jon Mozell and Mark Wallace.
We Are One is releasing a web series documenting the team's journey.

Rider Blows Tire Off Rim In Corner

The pursuit of 'shralping' in mountain biking can lead to dangerous situations, such as blowing a tire off the rim.
Lowering tire pressure to enable 'shralping' in corners is a controversial practice in the mountain biking community.

Enduro Pros Break Out The Downhill Bikes In New Zealand Bike Park

Richie Rude returns to downhill racing after enduro career.
Speculation arises about the future of the sport as top riders transition to downhill.

Remembering Aaron Gwin's Historic Chainless Victory

Downhill racing in the 2010s saw intense competition and odd mechanical issues.
Advancements in bike technology have minimized mechanical advantages, making modern downhill racing more reliant on riders' skills.

Pro Downhiller Racing Homemade Frame Explains Why He Has A Separate E-bike Sponsor

Neko Mulally, Asa Vermette, and Angel Suarez form a unique racing team on a custom frame designed by Neko.
Frameworks Racing is sponsored by Specialized for their e-bike needs despite being a non e-bike racing team.

MTB Legend Steve Peat Gives E-Bike Riding Tips

Riding an E-bike requires different techniques due to weight and motor presence.
Listening to Steve Peat's advice on bike handling skills can be valuable.

Greg Minnaar Documentary Airs on YouTube

Greg Minnaar's unparalleled longevity and mental toughness set him apart in downhill racing.
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