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Commencal releases new Supreme DH (V5).

Commencal trying to horde all the gold metals this year.

Chris Armstrong

Mar 21, 2022 · 1 min read

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Gabriel Wibmer joins Riding Culture

Trials ace and downhill racer Gabriel Wibmer has been added to Riding Culture’s team of high-profile athletes.

Chris Armstrong

Feb 24, 2022 · 2 min read

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Crankworx coming back to Whistler, adding new stop in October.

Crankworx today announces its 2022 World Tour, and its back with a vengeance and breaking new ground. On the calendar, a four-stop schedule including the return of the iconic Whistler festival after a two-year hiatus, and the addition of a new World Tour stop.

Chris Armstrong

Feb 14, 2022 · 4 min read

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SCOTT-SRAM MTB-Racing Back on the Attack

The 2019 Absa Cape Epic was a heated eight days in Africa where Scott-SRAM MTB-Racing and Cannondale Factory Racing attacked each other day in and day out.

Chris Armstrong

Feb 2, 2022 · 3 min read

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BCBR launches Gravel Explorer LT. One and done ride day.

The Gravel Explorer LT is just a little taste of the BCBR gravel experience and is a great option for anyone not able - or ready - to commit to the full XLT 5-day stage race.

Chris Armstrong

Feb 2, 2022 · 2 min read

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Sylvain Andre joins Commencal. Me thinks small wheels are on the horizon.

"Before meeting Sylvain, there had never been any question of returning to BMX, but within a few days everything had changed. We chatted, shared our stories and decided it was on, nice, let’s go! It's not complicated, it's just real life. One where nothing is ever set in stone, where our job is to...

Chris Armstrong

Jan 28, 2022 · 1 min read

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Kent Outdoors buys Kona Bikes.

At Kona Bicycles, we live for the long, sweet ride, and believe the journey is the best part of any adventure.

Chris Armstrong

Jan 19, 2022 · 2 min read

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New EWS team announced: Tribe Pyrénées Gravity. They sound French.

The small Louron Valley and its central resort of Loudenvielle, located at the heart of the Pyrenees, have become a couple of years ago the high land in the Pyrenees for enduro MTB !

Chris Armstrong

Jan 18, 2022 · 1 min read

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Jake100 joins RASOULUTION. Slow clap commences.

London mountain biker and freestyle wheelie artist ‘Jake100’ has become the latest addition to the RASOULUTION roster of world class athletes.

Chris Armstrong

Dec 8, 2021 · 2 min read

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Emil Johansson – The Forbidden Dream

“It’s not something you dare to dream about to be honest so when it becomes a reality, it’s really hard to process.”

Chris Armstrong

Nov 26, 2021 · 4 min read

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Bontrager releases Flatline mountain bike shoe. Looks nice.

Bontrager launched an upgrade to its footwear lineup today, releasing a new version of its popular Flatline Mountain Bike Shoe designed to give flat-pedal riders more confidence to handle harsh terrain on and off the bike.

Chris Armstrong

Nov 8, 2021 · 1 min read

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Meet the female freeriders pushing boundaries on downhill bikes .

Discover how a forward-thinking group of female riders helped create their own event Red Bull Formation, a freeride competition combining steep lines, multiple drops, and gap jumps in a new documentary that tracks their journey.

Chris Armstrong

Oct 28, 2021 · 3 min read

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‘Highlander’ Minnaar challenges the Black Snake.

Superior talent and a healthy dose of madness are needed to compete in World-class Downhill at the threshold of 40 years.

Chris Armstrong

Aug 12, 2021 · 2 min read

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Crankworx BC moves to late September.

Crankworx B.C. will include 10 days, 9 races/contests, 5 live events on Red Bull TV featuring some of world’s best at 3 location

Chris Armstrong

Aug 5, 2021 · 3 min read

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Bontrager expands MTB handlebar offering with all-new RSL

Bontrager introduced the all-new RSL MTB Handlebar/Stem today, marking a pivotal change in mountain bike cockpit looks and performance for those who refuse to compromise on either.

Chris Armstrong

Jul 11, 2021 · 1 min read

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Crankworx Innsbruck start list.

Preliminary start lists have been released for Crankworx Innsbruck, June 16-20. On deck: a deep field of international riders across the board. It’s a very good vibe after a long period of uncertainty in the worlds of racing and events.

Chris Armstrong

Jun 10, 2021 · 1 min read

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Roval Releases Traverse Alloy.

Shred without overthinking it. The brand-new, Tubeless-ready Traverse Alloy brings mountain-taming performance slightly closer to earth with a carefully selected build designed to let riders take full advantage of the low rim and spoke mass.

Chris Armstrong

May 24, 2021 · 1 min read

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Open Bike Fest reshuffles its roadmap

The major event dedicated to the bike World in Treviso moves its sights forward to leave the pandemic behind and welcome cycling lovers. A preview in October 2021 and the 5 Directions’ journey will anticipate the fixture of June 2022.

Chris Armstrong

May 3, 2021 · 2 min read

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Roval releases 2021 Control Carbon Wheelset.

From weekend hot laps to world cup XC qualifiers, the Control Carbon combines the low weight and strength found in our class-leading Control SL rim with the new DT Swiss 350 hubs.

Chris Armstrong

Apr 26, 2021 · 1 min read

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Bontrager releases Line Comp 30 TLR Wheel set.

Bontrager introduced all-new Line Comp 30 TLR wheels today, bolstering its popular family of Line mountain bike wheels with an upgraded option that sets a new standard for strength, value, and durability in alloy trail wheels.  

Chris Armstrong

Apr 20, 2021 · 1 min read