"I am absolutely blown away. To see how far we've come in 10 years is insane. This week, the riders took everything we built-the new Rocket, the Falcon Heavy-and absolutely destroyed it. A massive thank you to the Trails Crew for the blood and sweat they put into the dirt, and to our sponsors for believing in this wild dream."
"Located on Vuurberg Farm near Stellenbosch, South Africa, the event has spent the last decade evolving from a 'wild dream' into the premier showcase for what is possible on two wheels. This year, the riders didn't just ride the course-they dismantled it."
"Behind every physics-defying jump is a crew of builders who probably haven't slept in weeks. All the jumps for Darkfest 2026 were brought to life by C-dog and the Trails Crew, who hand-packed every lip and landing in the brutal South African heat."
Darkfest 2026 marked a decade of innovation in freeride mountain biking, featuring over 30 elite riders at the Hellsend Dirt Compound. This year's event was the largest and fastest yet, with riders pushing the limits on new features like the 'Rocket' and 'Falcon Heavy'. Sam Reynolds praised the Trails Crew for their hard work in building the jumps, which allowed riders to achieve unprecedented feats. The event highlighted the spirit of progression and community within the sport, celebrating all participants as legends.
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