Reviews

Bontrager Lithos Softshell Jacket

At the start of winter I picked up a Bontrager Lithos softshell jacket. It's not the first time I have had a softshell and it won't be the last. They are just a great addition in the closet. On their own, layered with another jacket on cold days. The Lithos jacket has been my daily go to jacket for cruising around town. The semi fitted cut of the jacket is wearable with a sweatshirt underneath without making you feel like a stuffed sausage, and down right roomy for riding in.

Jan 29, 2016

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Reviewed: Leatt 3DF Body Vest

Leatt is well known for designing the first commercial neck brace outside of auto racing, and over the last few years they have been slowly expanding their products in all directions of protection. Helmets, gloves, hydration systems are but just a few of the areas they have moved into. Another is body protection. Makes sense right? We got ourselves one of Leatt's 3DF Airfit Body Vest. Now I'm not one too wear a crap ton of protection when out riding, but i do believe in covering your chest...

Jan 20, 2016

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Bontrager Evoke Fall Riding Gear.

The fall can be a dismal time for riding, especially in the Pacific North West. Grey, relentlessly wet, mucky trails and the feeling that you might never get warm again. Then the clouds part, the snowcovered peaks sneak into view and it warms up ever so slightly, all signs that we still can sneak in one more ride.

Nov 13, 2015

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Bontrager Foray Kit

When I buy riding gear, i tend to move towards the freeride section of the store. Durability & function are the starting blocks that I use to search for new gear. It hasn't always been that way though. But back before kids, I had a pair of shorts that leaned more towards the xc end of the spectrum, but a lack of judgement of my ability caused those shorts to end up as shreds of fabric on the trailside on Captain Safety in the Garbonzo zone. Nothing like riding down to the village with your...

Sep 21, 2015

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Reviewed: Bontrager Lithos Short & Rhythm Shirt

Frankly I hadn't come across Bontrager clothing before a couple months ago. I had no idea that they were producing anything other than bits for bikes and have been doing it for over five years. So not being something that had been on my radar it was a sweet surprise to meet the Lithos short & Rhythm shirt.

Jul 17, 2015

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Reviewed: Specialized Demo Pro Short & Jersey

For the last couple of weeks we have been trying out the new Specialized Demo riding gear. Click through the jump to read our thoughts on them.

Jun 11, 2015

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2FO Shoes: reviewed.

I'm a bit skeptical when bike companies stray outside of frames and dabble in soft goods. Sometimes it feels like they are just trying to make an extra sale to someone that doesn't really know what they are buying and want something that matches their bike. Not to mention that there have been many companies that have tried to make the the transition and have failed. If you haven't noticed, Specialized has their hands in almost aspect of biking, and in all honesty, they aren't too shabby at...

May 25, 2015

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Reviewed: Specialized Boomslang Pedals.

The Boomslang pedals are a completely new pedal designed by Jason Chamberland at Specialized head office in Morgan Hill, CA. Immediately you can see that they are thinner than the average pedal and feature a unique design. At their thinest point they come in at 10mm, which makes it one of, if not the thinest flat pedal on the market.

Feb 17, 2015

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Reviewed: Norco Fluid 7.2

Neatly stashed away in the Norco line up is the Fluid series. With 120mm of travel, the Fluid falls right in the trail riding segment. Available in either 29" (9 series) or 27.5" (7 series) with geometry specific to each wheel size, the Fluid is meant to be ridden hard and put away wet.

Aug 20, 2014

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Reviewed: Axiom Annihilateair G200LE

Years ago I got my first floor pump. I hadn't gone into the store looking for one. But it was one of those things that I had been thinking about, but hadn't pulled the trigger on yet. It sat in my garage, squirrelled away in the corner cabinet, used occasionally, but more forgotten than used. In the age of tubeless tires, i had found it was way easier to seat the bead using a compressor and just blasting it with air.

Jun 6, 2014

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Bell Super Helmet

What weights 390 grams, has 25 vents and carries two certifications? The Super was designed to be a helmet that was cool and light enough to be worn on long XC rides, but tough enough to handle crashes at higher speeds. The design of the helmet has really been aimed at the Enduro crowd: extra vents, removable visor and the ability to fit goggles on the helmet. All of which are really pulling in that direction.

May 8, 2014

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Mio Alpha Heart Rate Monitor Watch

If you are serious about training, you already have a heart rate montior. Even if you aren't training for some event, chances are that you have at least heard about a heart rate monitor.

Jan 13, 2014

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Five Ten. Freerider Vxi Elements

Well now that we are in a fresh new year it might be time to shed some light on what was under the tree in the Armstrong household this year.

Jan 9, 2014

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Sun Ringlé Charger Pro SL wheelset.

Towards the end of the summer I got my hands on one of Sun Ringlé's newest wheel sets, the Charger Pro SL. Previously I have had the Charger Expert wheels and they lasted me a good length of time, so I was looking forward to the new Pro SL.

Oct 18, 2013

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Giro Chamber Shoes.

One look at the Giro website and you can see that they have had their hands full designing shoes for cyclists. With over 20 models just in road shoes, it seems that Giro has been busy building up the line over the last few years.

Sep 12, 2013

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Easton Havoc 35mm carbon bar & direct mount stem.

Last year Easton launched a new bar size, 35mm, that was designed as a wider bar that wouldn't fail due to the extreme forces downhill riders put on them.

Sep 5, 2013

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Reviewed: Specialized Dissident Helmet.

The Specialized Dissident helmet has a strong pedigree. The design was lead by Bob Lakes, who's work you have seen in previous designs for Easton Bell Sports (Giro) as the Bell Star & the Bell Moto 9. With over twenty years of experience in helmet design, you know that he put all of those years of experience into this new design for Specialized.

Jul 14, 2013

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Reviewed: Serfas Scandium

Jun 20, 2013

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Yakima Holdup 2+2

Jun 17, 2013

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Reviewed: Camelbak Volt 13

Jun 13, 2013

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Serfas Assassin glasses

Jun 10, 2013

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Specialized Tactic 2 helmet.

Specialized released an updated Tactic helmet, fittingly called The Tactic 2 earlier this year. I wasn't familiar with the previous model, but the Tactic 2 has become my favourite open face helmet.

May 22, 2013

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Teva Chair 5

Dec 6, 2012

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Fyxation Mesa MP Pedals

Apr 25, 2012

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Yakima Rocketbox Pro 11

Feb 6, 2012

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Specialized Camber Pro 29

Sep 29, 2011

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Norco Shinobi

Sep 14, 2011

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Norco Fluid 1.

Jul 21, 2010

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2010 Santa Cruz Nomad

Jul 18, 2010

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Norco Phena

Jun 23, 2010

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Race Face Deus Cranks

Nov 4, 2009

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Norco Fluid LT1 full review

Aug 31, 2009

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Norco Fluid LT1 preview review

May 30, 2009

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Alpinestars Bionic 2 Protection Jacket

Apr 16, 2009

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Santa Cruz Bullit

Jan 21, 2009

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NWD 9 - Never Enough

Jan 8, 2009

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Hayes Stroker Ace

Dec 25, 2008

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Tomac Cartel

Dec 22, 2008

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Kona BASS

Nov 19, 2008

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2009 Fox Talas 36

Oct 30, 2008

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The Scapegoat

Oct 8, 2008

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Norco Empire 5

Sep 6, 2008

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Hammerschmidt.

Aug 22, 2008

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Norco Shore 1

Aug 19, 2008

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Crank Brothers Joplin seatpost

Jul 18, 2008

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Fox Racing women's Diva shorts

Jul 14, 2008

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Transition Syren

Jul 14, 2008

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Spyder Hitch tank & Pure hoodie tops

Jul 1, 2008

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Eastern Mountain Sports React 2 in 1 jacket

Jun 29, 2008

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DT Swiss E2200 wheelset

Jun 22, 2008

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BLT lights round up.

Mar 4, 2008

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Yakima Fat Cat 4 Ski / Snowboard rack.

Dec 19, 2007

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WTB Dissent Tires

Oct 28, 2007

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Cane Creek Double Barrel Shock

Oct 4, 2007

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Transition ToP & Rockshox Argyle

Sep 18, 2007

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Cannondale Perp 2

Sep 4, 2007

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Race Face Armour Jacket

Aug 22, 2007

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Yakima Hookup bike rack

Aug 2, 2007

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Dakine Bike Box

Jul 18, 2007

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THE One Izyk helmet

Jun 18, 2007

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Reviewed. Crud ZX Fender.

Crud ZX Fender

Dec 19, 2006

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Tested. The Brodie Zealot.

Dec 17, 2006

Competitions

Overall winnners crowned at 4Islands MTB Croatia

The 4th and final stage of the 4Islands MTB Croatia took place on the island of Rab and led the teams on a 65 kilometer loop around the island with 1640 meters of climbing.

Apr 26, 2024

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4Islands Croatia - Stage 1: New men´s leaders and an extended women´s lead

Within the first 15 kilometres of the day the field had been split into the contenders and the chasers.

Apr 18, 2024

Competitions

Absa Cape Epic 2024 (RSA) – Finale Stage 7

Beers (RSA) defends title with Grotts (USA), clean sweep for Terpstra (NED) & Koller (SUI)

Apr 15, 2024

Absa Cape Epic 2024, photos by Nick Muzik

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Absa Cape Epic 2024 (RSA) – Stage 6

Stage 6 is the penultimate day of the Absa Cape Epic 2024. With 87km and 2300m of climbing it was a hard stage with a lot of up and downs.

Apr 15, 2024

@ Absa Cape Epic 2024, photos by SamClark

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Stage 5 of the Absa Cape Epic 2024

Beers (RSA) & Grotts (USA) take first stage win, Clean sweep for Terpstra (NED) & Koller (SUI).

Apr 15, 2024

Competitions

Speed & Style at Crankworx Rotorua.

The Friday of Crankworx Rotorua served up a sunny Speed & Style for spectators and athletes alike.

Apr 1, 2024

Competitions

ABSA Cape Epic Stage 4: Photo finish and new Overall Leaders in the men's race

Stage 4 is the Queen Stage of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic.

Mar 29, 2024

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bsa Cape Epic 2024 (RSA) – Stage 2: New race leaders in the men's category

Stage 2 is with 97km distance the longest stage of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic.

Mar 25, 2024

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Absa Cape Epic 2024 (RSA) – Stage 1: Sprint finish decides UCI categories

Hans Becking and Wout Alleman (BUFF-MEGAMO) won Stage 1 in the men’s elite race atthe 2024 Absa Cape Epic, while Anne Terpstra and Nicole Koller (GHOST Factory Racing) were Stage 1 winners in the Aramex Women’s category at Saronsberg Cellar in Tulbagh.

Mar 23, 2024

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World Bicycle Relief & Ghost Factory Racing set Absa Cape Epic alight at scorching Prologue

World Bicycle Relief (Nino Schurter and Sebastian Fini) and Ghost Factory Racing (Anne Terpstra and Nicole Koller) claimed the UCI Men’s and Aramex Women’s Categories respectively at today’s Absa Cape Epic Prologue in Somerset West.

Mar 18, 2024

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Mediterranean Epic 2024 - Stage 4

the 4th and final stage of the Mediterranean Epic 2024 only left little room for errors with just 52km and over 1,000 meters of climbing. Wout Alleman (BEL) and Rosa van Doorn (NED) started as leaders and were able to confirm their final victory.

Feb 23, 2024

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Mediterranean Epic 2024 - Stage 3

the 3rd stage of the Mediterranean Epic 2024 returned to Oropesa del Mar to compete in the longest day of this UCI SHC race. 105km that combined fast, rolling sections with technical trail sections.

Feb 23, 2024

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Red Bull Rampage is this week. Looks very scary.

Biggest worldwide mountain bike stars compete in Utah this Friday down daunting steep cliffs.

Oct 11, 2023

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Red Bull Rampage coming back this year. 3 time winner is a wildcard invite.

Eighteen athletes have been invited to the 2023 Red Bull Rampage, the premier big-mountain freeride competition, which returns on October 13.

Sep 14, 2023

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Happy day for DMT Racing Team in Vidiciatico. Becking and Piana keep the lead

Champions never give up, and Tiago Ferreira lived up to this pattern today, September 8th, in the penultimate day of Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2023, from Fanano to Vidiciatico.

Sep 8, 2023

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With 150 riders from all continents, the Appenninica challenge goes global

Approaching its fifth edition (September 4-9, 2023), Appenninica MTB Stage Race – the mountain bike stage race in the Emilia-Romagna Apennines, Italy – is set to showcase 150 athletes hailing from 24 Nations, marking a sold-out status. This year, the event introduces an innovative initiative: Appenninica Teen Camp

Sep 1, 2023

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Debora Piana and Kristina Ilina challenge Naima Diesner for Appenninica throne

The German, winner of the last two editions, will be the athlete to beat at the 2023 Appenninica MTB Stage Race (Sept. 4-9), but the Italian rider and the Russian national champion will be upfront to try to spoil her plans.

Aug 28, 2023

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2023 Swiss Epic: Stage 3

St. Moritz has hosted the Swiss Epic on two previous occasions, and with over 400 kilometers of dedicated MTB trails, and many dual-purpose trails surrounding the town, it is easy to understand why.

Aug 22, 2023

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Swiss Epic: Stage 2

The first transition day of the 2023 SPAR Swiss Epic sees teams set off from Lenzerheide with St. Moritz in their sights.

Aug 22, 2023

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Fedko & Druwen take gold at the Rheeder Slopestyle during Crankworx Summer Series.

That’s a wrap for the second stop of the Crankworx Summer Series Canada, hosted at SilverStar Bike Park.

Aug 7, 2023

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Emil Johansson out tricked the trickiest tricksters at Joyride Crankworx.

Today we witnessed history.

Jul 31, 2023

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Burbidge-Smith & Frew take Crankworx Dual Slalom titles.

The Crankworx Whistler Dual Slalom event reached a fever pitch yesterday as spectators were treated to an intense back-and-forth battle on the track.

Jul 28, 2023

Vali Höll destroying the field. Photo by: Clint Trahan.

Competitions

Well.... Vali Höll blew the doors off of the womens category.

VALI HÖLL DOMINATES THE FIELD BY OVER 20 SECONDS, CANADIANS GO 1-2 IN ELITE MENS FINAL IN HONOUR OF STEVIE SMITH

Jul 24, 2023

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Singletrack 6 2023: Stage 6.

Wi-Com Stage 6

Jul 24, 2023

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Singletrack 6 2023: Stage 5

Hello Singletrack 6 - Stage 5!

Jul 20, 2023

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Singletrack 6 2023: Stage 4

Hello Singletrack 6 - Stage 4!

Jul 20, 2023

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Singletrack 6 2023: Stage 3

Hello Singletrack 6 - Stage 3!

Jul 19, 2023

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Hello Singletrack 6 - Stage 2!

Thule Stage 2

Jul 15, 2023

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Hello Singletrack 6 - Stage 1!

GearHub Sports Stage 1

Jul 15, 2023

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BC Bike Race Day 6: Cumberland serves up BC Bike Race’s Queen Stage  

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Jul 11, 2023

BC Bike Race Day 5. Photo by: David Silver.

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BC Bike Race Day 5: Cumberland serves up BC Bike Race’s Queen Stage

Hi, Felicia: A Blueprint for Good Times

Jul 8, 2023

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BC Bike Race: Day 4. Humpday Heat in Nanaimo

In the BC Bike Race traveling circus, Thursday was the first day really on the move.

Jul 8, 2023

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BC Bike Race Day 3. Making moves on Maple Mountain

Stage racing is all about accumulated miles and fatigue. On Wednesday, the miles started to add up for some riders more than others. From the front of the field to the back, Day 3’s full serving of Maple Syrup shook up the standings.

Jul 6, 2023

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N1NO's World Cup Winning Streak Continues in Val di Sole

N1NO Schurter continues to take the MTB world with him into uncharted territory, winning his 35th World Cup today in Val di Sole, only one month after setting a new world record with 34 World Cup race wins.

Jul 4, 2023

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I kinda figured it was going to happen... just not this early in the season. Goldstone takes 1st. Höll takes 2nd win in a row.

There can be few race tracks more intimidating than the infamous ‘Black Snake’ of Val di Sole Trentino, and once again it showed its teeth at the third round of the UCI Downhill World Cup today (Saturday).

Jul 1, 2023

Competitions

Luca Braidot heads Italy’s XCO expectations for Val di Sole MTB World Cup

Although the competitions in Val di Sole are yet to start, the race venue in Daolasa di Commezzadura is already full of excitement for the most anticipated event of the summer season.

Jun 29, 2023

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Courdurier and Walker power their way to victory in the Italian Dolomites

Isabeau Courdurier (Lapierre Zipp Collective) and Matt Walker (Pivot Factory Racing) held nothing back to win round five of the UCI Enduro World Cup in Val Di Fassa Trentino.

Jun 25, 2023

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Emil Johansson Takes the 'Triple Triple' & Breaks Record for Winningest Crankworx Slopestyle Athlete

Emil Johansson has now made history.

Jun 25, 2023