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Au revoir Rémy Métailler. Commencal swaps french riders.

Thank you Rémy, for your professionalism, your taste for style and your management of the perfect image.

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Dec 27, 2016



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Aggy gets a one year extension on Kona. UFA in 2018.

Graham Agassiz needs no introduction, though he may be better known as Aggy at this stage in his career.

Chris Armstrong

Dec 19, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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Canyon had the best bike jumpers in 2016

The Canyon Factory Freeride Team finished the season with a bang, bringing home gold with the 2016 FMB Factory Team World Championship Title.

Chris Armstrong

Nov 28, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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Enduro World Series gets direct stats from Quarq during races.

Riders and fans can get closer than ever to the Enduro World Series action thanks to an innovative new analyser with partners Quarq.

Chris Armstrong

Nov 23, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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Le Voyageur.

I never tire to repeat that one of the best things that you can do in this life is to travel, and if it is to travel with your bicycle, the thing rises to exponents never before imagined.

David Cachon

Nov 21, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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The Untold Story of Andy Irons

The film is the life story of three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons who died at age 32 from a heart attack with the secondary cause being an acute mixture of drugs. Andy and brother Bruce came...

Chris Armstrong

Oct 26, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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Semenuk ads to his novelty cheque collection.

Brandon Semenuk’s winning 2016 Red Bull Rampage run took just a little more than one minute and nine seconds for him to complete, top to bottom.

Chris Armstrong

Oct 18, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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WTB releases Galaxy saddle to Support Buddy Newman Scholarship.

Most of the time our messages to you usually revolve around ripping descents and blasting berms, this one comes to you with deeper thought and words of heavier meaning. Last December, the mountain...

Chris Armstrong

Oct 14, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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Just a Wee Day Ooout.

Only two weeks after launching his first autobiography, Danny is already adding to his legacy with his next unreal two-wheeled expedition. Unique from anything he’s released before, Danny jumps on...

Chris Armstrong

Oct 11, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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The third or fourth fastest Aussie to continue on Kona bikes.

We’re thrilled to announce Connor Fearon has signed a two year extension of his contract. The young Australian gravity shredder has been piloting a Kona since 2010 and will continue to race his...

Chris Armstrong

Sep 8, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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Danny MacAskill wrote a book.

Do you know Danny MacAskill? No, let’s rephrase that. Do you really know Danny MacAskill?

Chris Armstrong

Aug 27, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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Ironman buys Cape Epic, hopefully won't throw a run & swim into it.

IRONMAN announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire the highly regarded Cape Epic® mountain bike race in South Africa. In addition to operating The Motatapu and The Pioneer multiple stage...

Chris Armstrong

Aug 18, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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El Caminito del Rey

David Cachon show us what was once the most dangerous path in the world is now just amazing.

David Cachon

Aug 3, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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Danny Hart wins at the Lenzerheide world cup.

What a thriller in Lenzerheide! Danny Hart (GBR) wrote history in front of thousands of spectators, when he crossed the finish line just a split second ahead of Aaron Gwin (USA).

Chris Armstrong

Jul 9, 2016 · 5 min read

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My god, Canazei Superenduro photos look awesome.

5 Special Stages and 4 uplifts in the hearth of the Dolomites, with the last PS, known as the 'Show', that finishes in town, straight in the middle of the paddock area. Free practice will open on...

Chris Armstrong

Jun 25, 2016 · 3 min read

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Lopes set to beat you in BC Bike Race again this year.

“With celebrating our 10th anniversary this year we are thrilled to be partnering with such an innovative company as Pearl Izumi, and also one that holds the same philosophy of quality and customer...

Chris Armstrong

Jun 21, 2016 · 3 min read

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Crankworx Fantasy contest.

A five-day trip-of-a-lifetime to see the Crankworx World Tour wrap in Whistler awaits the lucky fan who can assemble the winning team in the Crankworx Les Gets Fantasy Contest. The brand new online...

Chris Armstrong

Jun 2, 2016 · 5 min read

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7 idp Enduro Series.

It was time for the Enduro Series to get back to the North-Est of France - the second cradle of Enduro discipline.

Chris Armstrong

May 30, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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Leatt Airflex knee & elbow pads.

Years ago when I first started skateboarding, knee pads were the size of small countries. I still have a pair of Pro Designed pads while designed for vert, are large enough that my cat can hide...

Chris Armstrong

May 20, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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May 20th. Thus starts another season of awesomeness.

While skiers and snowboarders are still enjoying spring snow on Blackcomb Mountain, mountain bikers are gearing up to hit the dirt in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, which opens for the season on...

Chris Armstrong

May 17, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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I'm rooting for Nyquist.

The first two FMB wildcards of the season have been awarded to Ryan Nyquist and Diego Caverzasi. Due to the fact that they were the best placed athletes at the FMB Gold Events Swatch Rocket Air and...

Chris Armstrong

May 12, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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David Cachon, in the vulture´s nest

This is an account of what happens whenever you practise both climbing and MTB while trying to reach the biggest colony of griffon vultures in Europe.

David Cachon

May 6, 2016 · 3 min read

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Recycling carbon parts.

There's no question that carbon fiber makes the fastest, lightest bicycle frames. But what happens to a prototype carbon product that never makes it to your local shop or a frame that was crashed in...

Chris Armstrong

Apr 22, 2016 · 5 min read

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May 20th. We will call that day 1.

Sleep now because on May 20 the Whistler Mountain Bike Park will open to riders for the 2016 season. Early Bird pricing is available now until June 10 on Unlimited, Ten Day, Five Day, Twilight and...

Chris Armstrong

Apr 17, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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Registration opens for the 2nd or 3rd best Crankworx.

Crankworx will open registration for its Crankworx Les Gets Downhill presented by iXS today in the town where Fabien Barel created history.

Chris Armstrong

Apr 15, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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Bontrager unveils new American made carbon wheels.

Bontrager has unveiled all-new Line XXX MTB wheels in addition to the new Drop Line dropper post, 35mm Line Pro bars and stems, Line Pro flat pedals, and updated tread patterns and sizes for the...

Chris Armstrong

Apr 15, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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BC Bike Race cracks double digits. Still awesome.

A decade has gone by since the BC Bike Race began and with it dozens of communities, hundreds of trails, and thousands of kilometers of hand-built singletrack. But most importantly countless smiles,...

Chris Armstrong

Apr 13, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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Whistler Blackcomb Releases their vision of the Blackcomb base(s)

Late yesterday Whistler Blackcomb released some information about what they envision the next step in development on Blackcomb mountain would be.  And boy is it a dozey.  $345 million...

Chris Armstrong

Apr 6, 2016 · 6 min read

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Kintner still the women to beat in pumptrackin'.

After many near wins, Tomas LEMOINE (FRA) finally has his first Crankworx gold medal, and five-time pump track queen Jill KINTNER (USA) her redemption, after an epic Rotorua Pump Track Challenge...

Chris Armstrong

Mar 11, 2016 · 3 min read

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ABSA Cape Epic offered in Hifi this year, I mean 360 immersive video.

In a world first for sporting events, the Absa Cape Epic will include a mountain biker riding with the pro peloton who will deliver 360-degree immersive video during the 8-day stage race when it...

Chris Armstrong

Feb 24, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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ABSA Cape Epic, not just for the whippersnappers.

In a different category... There are many races within the bigger Absa Cape Epic race. Most obvious are those for the yellow zebra-striped Men's category jersey and the orange version for...

Chris Armstrong

Feb 19, 2016 · 3 min read

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Watch out another Swedish guy is loose on the FMB Tour.

Swedish slopestyle athlete Max Fredriksson begins his 2016 season with new partners and a good result from the first FMB World Tour event of the year. For the foreseeable future, the young...

Chris Armstrong

Feb 16, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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Intense Cycles announces 2016 team, still not as fast as Kovarik.

Intense Cycles announced its 2016 Factory Race Team last night at an exclusive event they hosted for select members of the media, industry, friends and family at the Hotel Laguna in Laguna Beach,...

Chris Armstrong

Feb 9, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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¡Muy bien Bontrager!

Bontrager will be the official tire supplier of the Andes Pacifico Enduro Race taking place in Chile, February 9th through the 13th. All participants will receive one of Bontrager's durable Super...

Chris Armstrong

Feb 9, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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A team actually joining the World Cup Circuit.

"Having spent a good few days testing and having fun with Transition, it has been so refreshing to see how passionate and involved they are with our sport. I strongly believe that FMD and Transition...

Chris Armstrong

Jan 28, 2016 · 3 min read

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Nominate a community member for the 2016 BC Bike Race.

BC Bike Race the 'Ultimate Singletrack Experience' and Kazimirski Law Corporation are giving away one entry to the 2016 BC Bike Race, currently 'SOLD OUT'. The Kazlaw Community Foundation is...

Chris Armstrong

Jan 28, 2016 · Less than 2 min read

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Snow Bike Festival was getting their Fat Bike on over the weekend.

A new event title, new destination, and new format: following the huge success of the Snow Epic 2015 in Engelberg (SUI), the innovative fatbike event is now be held at Gstaad (SUI) under the name of...

Chris Armstrong

Jan 25, 2016 · Less than 2 min read
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