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XC ready with SCOTT-SRAM

Get the inside track from the World's No.1 MTB racing team. From bike setup to race nutrition to tactics Andri Frischknecht will have you ready for the starters gun.

Chris Armstrong

Apr 9, 2021 1 min read

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Avancini takes on Capoliveri for seasonal debut in Europe

The Team Cannondale Factory Racing ace chose Internazionali d'Italia Series to get the Olympic season started in Europe on Monday, April 5th. "Travelling out of Brazil seemed impossible, but now I want to defend the UCI #1.

Chris Armstrong

Apr 7, 2021 2 min read

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MET Helmets welcomes Maxime Marotte.

As XC season has begun, you might have spotted some MET Helmets in the field! It’s been a while and we are pleased to be back into one of the most challenging disciplines by teaming up with the Santa Cruz FSA Team.

Chris Armstrong

Mar 19, 2021 1 min read

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Red Bull continues streak of signing trials riders.

Japanese trials and mountain bike star Tomomi Nishikubo had a very special parcel delivered recently. Sharpening his trials skills at a local skate hall, the 28-year-old YouTuber received an urgent message to come home right away. Quickly navigating his bike through the crowded city, Tomomi...

Chris Armstrong

Mar 3, 2021 0 min read

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Melamed, Gauvin & Nadeau racin' Rocky Mountain Race Face in 2021.

We’re proud to continue racing in the Enduro World Series with our partner, Race Face Performance Products, and our three dedicated athletes, Jesse Melamed, Rémi Gauvin, and Andréane Lanthier Nadeau.

Chris Armstrong

Feb 17, 2021 0 min read

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Tippie Joins Leatt. He is still better than you.

Known for its supreme range of protective products, Leatt is thrilled to welcome Canadian freeride Icon, Brett Tippie to the #LeattFamily.

Chris Armstrong

Feb 16, 2021 1 min read

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2021 EWS Calendar goes full Euro.

The Enduro World Series (EWS) today launches a revised 2021 event calendar that will see racing consolidated into two distinct blocks based in Europe.

Chris Armstrong

Feb 11, 2021 2 min read

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Fastest Women in Whistler & her team pick up Leatt as sponsor.

Devinci Global Racing launches into 2021 with three riders and a schedule centered around the EWS and Crankworx series. Riders Greg Callahan, Keegan Wright and Georgia Astle return to the team, ready for whatever this season can throw their way. Hailing from Ireland, New Zealand and Canada,...

Chris Armstrong

Feb 4, 2021 2 min read

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RockShox / Trek Race Team is seriously fast.

Throwing their weight behind some of the youngest racers on the mountain, RockShox and Trek are proud to announce the RockShox Trek Race Team, showcasing a roster of gravity-focused racers all under the age of 21.

Chris Armstrong

Feb 1, 2021 6 min read

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Gabriel Wibmer signs with Canyon

The new year marks the start of a new journey for Gabriel Wibmer who has made the switch to Canyon bikes.

Chris Armstrong

Jan 19, 2021 1 min read

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Lewis Buchanan on Norco.

Norco Bikes is excited to announce our partnership with Scottish rider Lewis Buchanan.

Chris Armstrong

Jan 16, 2021 3 min read

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Ángel Suárez Joins Commencal.

We’re very happy to announce the signing of Angel Suarez to the COMMENCAL family for the next two years!

Chris Armstrong

Jan 11, 2021 1 min read

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Dakotah Norton signs with the YT Mob for 2021.

The YT Mob is excited to announce that 28 year old Dakotah Norton of Tennessee has signed with the team and will race alongside David Trummer (AUT), Oisin O’Callaghan (IRL) and Guy Johnston (NZL) for the 2021 season.

Chris Armstrong

Jan 7, 2021 1 min read

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Enduro World Series doubles down for 2021.

The Alps, the Dolomites, the Pyrenees, the Pacific Coast Range, the Italian Riviera and the forests of Scotland; the Enduro World Series is back and the 2021 calendar is like nothing that has gone before.

Chris Armstrong

Dec 17, 2020 3 min read

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Danny MacAskill creates signature Endura helmet.

Who would not want to have their own product, designed exactly according to their own wishes and requirements?

Chris Armstrong

Nov 26, 2020 2 min read

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Full speed ahead at Leogang.

Despite everything that’s happened, this year has seen a boom for the mountain bike industry. It’s been a year where immense numbers of people discovered their passion for gravity-oriented cycling and riding outdoors.

Chris Armstrong

Nov 25, 2020 5 min read

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Garret Mechem is rookie of the year.

The 2020 FMB World Tour season is in the books and despite only seeing a handful of events, there is good news to be shared: a new Red Bull Rookie of the Year has been crowned.

Chris Armstrong

Nov 19, 2020 5 min read

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YT Mob did pretty good at Portugal stop of The World Cup.

Angel Suarez returned to full fitness and top level racing in a season that saw him take some great results in French Cups and the Spanish National Champs before the World Cup season started.

Chris Armstrong

Nov 2, 2020 3 min read

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Fox Racing launches Tahnée Seagrave riding gear.

Fox Racing, the global leader in mountain bike and motocross apparel and protective gear, is proud to announce a limited edition kit designed by Tahnée Seagrave to celebrate our partnership.

Chris Armstrong

Oct 26, 2020 2 min read

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David Cachon switches frame sponsor to Cannondale.

I know it will sound strange to you but my relationship with Kross has been broken. I wanted to explain it this way because I think it is always better to face things head on and tell everything as it happens.

Chris Armstrong

Oct 19, 2020 2 min read

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