Events

CRANKWORX ANNOUNCES 2022 CONTESTANTS FOR DIRT DIARIES & DEEP SUMMER

Five filmmakers and five photographers on deck for video and photo comps, plus Pinkbike Wildcard Search launching today.

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Jun 13, 2022


 

Events

Danny MacAskill and Drop and Roll Tour Cruising Vol. 2

The Drop & Roll Crew is back on the road. Several stops across Europe and the UK are on the horizon.

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Jun 13, 2022


 

Events

Double World Cup in Saalfelden Leogang is days away

So far this season, Cross-Country and Downhill races took place hundreds of kilometers apart, but that is about to change.

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Jun 2, 2022


 

Events

Red Bull District Ride back for 2022.

The wait is worth it! This definitely applies to Red Bull District Ride, which will, after a five-year break finally return to Nuremberg this summer.

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Feb 8, 2022


David Cachon, Alqueva.
 

Events

Alqueva - Mountain Bike next to the largest artificial lake in Europe

My eagerness to find new and different places to ride a bicycle has led me to the southwest of the province of Extremadura, specifically to the province of Badajoz (Spain). There is the Alqueva Lake MTB Center, that is, a space for mountain / gravel bike routes. In total, seven routes can be made, totaling more than 300 kilometers.

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Jun 16, 2021


Casey Brown, photographed by Fraser Britton
 

Events

Crankworx Whistler 2021 Cancelled.

Alternatives in the works for Summer 2021, while Crankworx Whistler 2022 set to return August 5-15.

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Jun 1, 2021


 

Events

Crankworx Rotorua hosting 2021 wrap party.

Grand finale festival in New Zealand will wrap 2021 Crankworx season in November

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Oct 29, 2020


 

Events

Remainder of Internazionali d'Italia Series cancelled for 2020.

CM Outdoor Events, organizing company of Internazionali d'Italia Series, announces the cancellation of its 19th edition, in full agreement with the Italian Cycling Federation, partners and stage organizers.

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Apr 27, 2020


 

Events

Retirement looks good on N1NO.

Olympic Champion N1NO Schurter spends 95% of his time training or racing on his bike.

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Feb 15, 2019


 

Events

No Canadian's registered for WhiteStyle. It's a battle for second.

The final countdown has begun for White Style 2017. A number of big names from the FMB World Tour will be dropping into a snowy course to show off the craziest, most spectacular tricks you have ever seen on white powder on 27 January.

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Jan 23, 2017


 

Events

Winter chucks a curve ball at Whistler's Spring Classic.

The transition from winter to summer in British Columbia’s temperamental coastal weather gave the Whistler Spring Classic its own punchline this weekend as 12 centimetres of fresh powder arrived for Saturday training: “Spring? Classic.”

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May 30, 2016


 

Events

North American Enduro Tour Opens This Weekend.

The North American Enduro Tour launches this weekend, and along with it comes big news: two additional races have will join the tour’s 2016 calendar.

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May 26, 2016


Photo by: Klemens-König
 

Events

SloEnduro is coming to Austria

First stop of the Slovenian Enduro series will be hosted at the legendary downhill trails of the Schoeckl near Graz.

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May 13, 2016


 

Events

The Swiss have a wildcard available to win this weekend.

The season is well under way and with the next event, Swatch Rocket Air coming up soon on April 29th and April 30th, riders will be bringing their tricks for a rumble in the jungle, hoping to claim the first wildcard of the season.

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Apr 28, 2016


 

Events

All hail the Varazze Superenduro!

On the 7th and 8th May Superenduro powered by SRAM goes to Liguria, or – better – to Varazze, where the second round of the 2016 season will kick off.

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Apr 26, 2016


 

Events

Crankworx is coming. Not that one, not that one either.. The NZ one.

Astrong contingent of elite athletes, a new downhill race, the Deep Summer photography showcase and more Kidsworx events will see Crankworx Rotorua expand for 2016 as New Zealand welcomes the international mountain biking community.

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Feb 26, 2016


 

Events

Whitestyle cracks 10 years.

Mountain bike slopestyle on snow celebrates a decade of action in January 2016 in Saalfelden Leogang. White Style is an FMB Silver Event and attracts some of the world's best athletes. To celebrate the anniversary on January 29th, Saalfelden Leogang is giving fans the chance to try their own skills on snow during the Scott Snow Downhill Race as part of the LINES schneefräsn Cup. Fans will also have the once in a lifetime opportunity to design their own White Style obstacle which will be...

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Nov 27, 2015


 

Events

There's Racin' in New Zealand this weekend!

The Urge 3 Peaks Enduro endurance downhill mountain biking race has attracted some of New Zealand's top rising stars for this weekend's racing in Dunedin, New Zealand. (November 28 and 29, 2015). Among those planning to line up at the race start on the summit of Flagstaff, overlooking the city, on Saturday morning is 2015 Enduro World Series (EWS) racer Rae Morrison, of Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast (below). Ranked 9th in the 2015 EWS and first on the NZ MTB Crown for Enduro, Morrison said she...

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Nov 24, 2015


 

Events

Enough diamonds to look like a jewery store.

The FMB World Tour is now in its sixth season. Riders have already put points on the board at Bronze, Silver and Diamond events. Brett Rheeder most recently took the win at Round 1 of the FMB Diamond Series at Crankworx Rotorua. And Nicholi Rogatkin, together with Martin Soderstrom have put Specialized on top of the FMB Factory Team ranking. Now, back from New Zealand the athletes will be competing in more events as the tour builds up for round 2 of the Diamond Series: Swatch Prime Line Munich...

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May 8, 2015


 

Events

UCI worlds in Leogang this year.

The Austrian mountain bike mekka Saalfelden Leogang is all set to host the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano from June 13th to 14th. During the Out of Bounds Festival (June 11th to 14th), the world's best downhill racers will fight for points on the legendary "Speedster" track, in their pursuit of the world cup title. For further entertainment there will be lots of side events and the tenth edition of 26TRIX, a prime Gold level FMB World Tour event.  

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Apr 29, 2015


 

Events

Selkirk Bike Festival Coming

On the evening of Friday 1 May 2015 Durty Events, organisers of the Selkirk Mountain Bike Marathon and British Mountain Bike Marathon Championships (2 May 2015), are taking over the centre of Selkirk, turning it over to a free festival of two-wheeled mayhem for all the family.From 19:00 to 21:00 The Selkirk Bike Festival, supported by Scottish Borders Council, Selkirk Community Council and Selkirk Chamber of Trade, will be staged on the traffic free High Street with an action packed programme...

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Apr 28, 2015


 

Events

7 IDP Enduro Series France. Registration opens Jan 10.

The registrations opening for the 11th season of the Enduro Series, the 5th to be labelled as FFC France Cup, will occur on the 10th of January at 6pm on the Tribe Events website (tribe-events.com). More than a decade old for the Enduro Series and the perfect occasion for us to thank our partners without which for sure nothing would have been possible. Therefore the British protection brand 7 IDP has renewed its partnership to remain like last year the title sponsor of the 2015 « 7IDP Enduro...

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Jan 7, 2015


 

Events

Biketember in Leogang.

The debut of the Biketember Festival was a complete success with over 600 bikers attending this epic 2014 seasons end-off. Three great events were combined to create an exciting season finale for visitors and passionate mountain bikers in Saalfelden Leogang. Cheering spectators lined the tape down the "speedster" track for the final of the iXS European Downhill Cup and younger enthusiasts rocked the Scott Junior Trophy. The hometown crowd had many reasons to be proud as Austrians David Trummer...

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Sep 23, 2014


 

Events

Deep Summer photo challenge contestants annouced.

The Deep Summer Photographer Challenge will return to Crankworx Whistler on August 13, 2014 and has invited five pro photographers from around the world, each of whom brings a unique and impressive mountain biking portfolio to the slideshow contest. This year's lineup of photographers showcases talents from Italy, Germany, Australia, the United States and an up-and-coming photographer from Whistler, B.C. The Pinkbike Deep Summer Wildcard Search also begins on June 11, inviting another...

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Jun 11, 2014


 

Events

Danny MacAskill Drop and Roll Tour.

Last weekend the Drop and Roll Team celebrated their first event in Baden, Switzerland. Behind the wheel of their brand new Drop and Roll Tour truck, the riders left their Glasgow based HQ and ventured across Europe for the debut show. Over 2000 spectators showed up to watch them perform their awesome tricks on a self-designed rig. Now, the team is heading back to bonnie Scotland in preparation for the upcoming show in Glasgow on July 29th.

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Jun 9, 2014


 

Events

BIKE Festival Riva. Looking Good.

BIKE Festival Riva will be packed with eager bike fans from May 1st-4th. For Livigno – Feel the Alps, this is the perfect occasion to spread the word and get visitors amped about the action packed summer ahead. Two exceptional events are confirmed in the Italian 'Little Tibet': the renowned Suzuki Nine Knights and the brand new Red Bull Wide Open race! On Saturday, there will be a free workshop in mountain bike photography with Nine Knights photographer Markus Greber. On Sunday, MTB pioneer...

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Apr 28, 2014


 

Events

Downhill supercross? I'm in. Red Bull Wide Open.

As spring approaches, preparations for the Red Bull Wide Open are heating up. This summer, the search for the ultimate mountain bike athlete will take place at Bike Park Mottolino in Livigno (ITA). On July 13th downhill, 4X and freeride icons will go head-to-head down a huge supercross inspired track packed with technical features and high-speed obstacles. The rider line-up is one of a kind – for the first time ever so many heavy hitters will be united side-by-side in a single 6-man format...

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Apr 16, 2014


 

Events

2014 ABSA Cape Epic Preview.

The much-anticipated 2014 Absa Cape Epic begins with a 23km prologue on Sunday and several teams will be hoping to fire the first shot in what promises to be a huge battle among the world's top riders.  

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Mar 21, 2014


 

Events

Superenduro 2014 Calendar

We told you we were working hard to make it happen and we are happy to share the seventh season Superenduro's calendar.

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Jan 1, 2014


 

Events

White Style 2014 in Leogang

Once again, the northern hemisphere is freezing over as snow falls and our beloved bikes are tucked away in the warmth of our garages and basements.

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Dec 11, 2013


 

Events

Superenduro is the final round of Enduro World Series.

For the world's best and most passionate mountain bikers, all roads lead to Finale Ligure on the Italian Riviera this weekend, for the final round of the Enduro World Series. An historic field of 600 racers from 26 nations will take to the trails of the Ligurian Coast for two days of racing to crown the first Enduro World Series Champions. The talent pool is deep with pro riders and world champions from all disciplines, with a starting list boasting the likes of Jerome Clementz,...

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Oct 18, 2013


 

Events

Superenduro Final in Ligure.

The Enduro World Series and the Superenduro powered by SRAM are preparing to write the final chapter to an amazing season.  It's sure to be an exciting weekend, Jerome Clementz, Tracy Mosely and Martin Maes will start the race already as winners of the Enduro World Series, but everything is still to play for in the hunt for the 2013 Superenduro title. Manuel Ducci and Davide Sottocornola have only a handful of points between them, and in the women's race, Laura Rossin,...

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Oct 11, 2013


 

Events

CHASSE AU TRESOR: (Scavenger hunt)

The fourth annual Chasse au Tresor scavenger hunt - taking place Saturday, October 12 - is not about intense competition, being the fastest, or gunning it down tight single track trails.

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Oct 10, 2013


 

Events

There is a party at Leogang and you're invited.

Another highlight-packed season in Saalfelden Leogang comes to an end - of course not without an appropriate celebration.

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Oct 3, 2013


 

Events

Superenduro finale at Finale Ligure.

Finale Ligure is coming. The wait for the final round of the Superenduro Powered by SRAM and the Enduro World Series is nearly over.

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Sep 30, 2013


 

Events

Soderstrom having a contest, still has broken leg.

Martin Soderstrom has subscribed for podiums the past years on the FMB World Tour.

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Sep 25, 2013


 

Events

Crankworx turns 10, remembers past birthdays.

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Jul 2, 2013


 

Events

BC Bike Race. Year seven.

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Jun 25, 2013


 

Events

Italian Superenduro Championships from Madesimo!

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Jun 23, 2013


 

Events

Lopes & Hauer take a vacation in Spain.

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Jun 4, 2013


 

Trail Reports

Race Face Releases new Atlas Pedal.

The all-new Race Face Atlas pedal is here. Riders spoke, and we listened by addressing all their needs and enhancing the features they loved to create the best flat pedal ever, backed by a Lifetime Warranty.

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Jan 24, 2022


 

Trail Reports

Trails and tabletops in Sad Hill

The good, the ugly, the bad... and the biker

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Apr 8, 2019


 

Trail Reports

David Cachon goes to Ibiza.

Techno, party & bikes It is not the first time I visit this island, the truth is that it is already the eighth time that I do. He had never worried me in tracing the origin of this movement. What has this piece of land that magnetizes everyone who comes ?. He was determined to find out more about the island that has brightened the lives of many celebrities and has been a major hippie mecca of history. Of course we also set out to find some of the best cycling spots where not everything...

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Jul 10, 2015


 

Trail Reports

Oh Snap, Garbonzo opens this weekend.

Hard work from the Trail Crew and a stretch of warm temperatures will allow Garbanzo Zone to open one full week ahead of schedule, this Saturday, June 13. Access to the zone will be via the Whistler Village Gondola only. Una Moss and Whiskey Jack will be the available trails from the top of the Gondola. The Garbanzo Express chairlift is slated to open as scheduled, the following Saturday, June 20.  

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Jun 9, 2015


 

Trail Reports

Trail Report: Golden Boner

I just finished a lap down Golden Boner to Roam in the Loam, then Blackcomb Corners. The trail is in great shape, with some work being recently done to the access road taking out some of the rutty loose bits that happen from all the ATV's that drive up the road.

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May 28, 2014


 

Trail Reports

Trail Report: Lost Lake Trails

All of the trails in Lost Lake are now clear.  Most of the winter deadfall has been removed with one or two pieces still out in the way, but sure to be gone soon.  The trails are in great shape, flowing very well with a couple small puddles in the usual spots.  Traffic was heavy yesterday, so plan your ride in them accordingly as mid day is always the busiest time. 

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May 5, 2014


 

Trail Reports

Pemberton Trail Report: April 8th.

While Whistler is still somewhat covered in a rapidly receding snowline Pemberton has been looking pretty good for a couple weeks. The trails at the south end of the gravel pit are clear, starting with Happy Trail to Upper/Lower Indy, Blood Sweat & Fear, Creampuff & Gumpy Grouse. Basically everything that has some eastern exposure has melted and cleared out. The upper trails are coming, but watch for deadfall. Gravitron and PHD (to the south) are coming but still have too much snow...

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Apr 8, 2014


 

Reviews

Continental Kryptotal Tires Ride Review

Let’s start by suggesting a product name I can pronounce and remember.

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Mar 11, 2024


We Are One Arrival.  Photo by Dale.
 

Reviews

We Are One Arrival

In order to buy a We Are One Arrival, there should be a pre-qualification questionnaire. It would go something like this -

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Jan 6, 2023


 

Reviews

Two wheel gear review

As the gravel riding scene drives toward mainstream, a proliferation of companies providing high quality on-bike storage options have emerged.

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Nov 24, 2022


 

Reviews

Adidas Five Ten Trailcross Clipless shoes.

When I first saw them, the Trailcross shoes from Five Ten were not what I was expecting.

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Nov 18, 2022


 

Reviews

Alchemy Arktos 150mm.

It was time.  Time for a new bike.

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Aug 14, 2022


 

Reviews

Endura Burner MT500 Flat shoe.

With a bit of a bang, Endura has entered the mountain bike shoe market with three new models.

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Mar 4, 2022


Michelin DH 222 & 34 tires.
 

Reviews

Michelin DH22 & DH34 Tires.

If there is one good thing that has come out of COVID-19 supply chain issues, it's that it has opened me up to other options for parts.

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Feb 18, 2022


 

Reviews

Orange Seal Tubeless kit.

It wasn't going particularly well for me that morning. It had started with a flat, which I replaced, then I promptly pinched the tube with the tire iron putting it back together.

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Sep 17, 2021


 

Reviews

Leatt 4.0 Full Face Helmet

Truth be told, this is my second Leatt Full Face Helmet.  My previous helmet was a Leatt DBX 5.0, which served me well for a couple years of riding.

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Sep 10, 2021


 

Reviews

Reviewed: 2021 Specialized Diverge Carbon Expert

Riding ‘off road’ on a road bike is nothing new. I have seen lots of days-gone-by pics of Tour de France riders with a tubular slung around their shoulders riding dirt roads.

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Aug 22, 2021


 

Reviews

VelociRAX Bike Rack Review

Last year I finally bought a truck, something I’ve never had. With a SUV, I’ve always used a Yakima HoldUp and optionally a HoldUp +2 when I need to carry 4 bikes. On the pickup, that set up seemed very long and I was quickly looking for a different solution.

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Aug 3, 2021


 

Reviews

2021 Rocky Mountain Instinct C70 Ride Review

If you’re like me, 2021 left you scrambling for a bike this spring. Having sold off my 2020 Santa Cruz Megatower, feeling it was a bit too much bike for me, I had settled on getting a more trail oriented bike for 2021.

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Jul 22, 2021


 

Reviews

Pearl Izumi Elevate Insulated Jacket

As you get older, you start to realize that what people were trying to tell you when you were younger actually makes a lot of sense.  

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May 7, 2021


 

Reviews

Specialized Women's Phenom Comp With MIMIC.

I’ve been riding bikes all my life. Hand-me-down bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes, commuter bikes, even BMX. My butt is acquainted with bike saddles, but it has been an awkward relationship and painful at times.

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Mar 24, 2021


 

Reviews

Reviewed: Leatt DBX 6.5 Neck Brace.

I have been a strong proponent of neck braces since they came out. Reducing the chance of a high neck injury in the case of a crash makes so much sense, so I bought version 1 of the Leatt neck brace and have used it from everything from biking, to BMX racing, mx and snowmobiling.

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Feb 8, 2021


 

Reviews

‘2020’ Santa Cruz Megatower.

a name-calling bully, but one you want in your corner when things get rowdy.

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Nov 14, 2020


 

Reviews

Leatt Chest Protector 3.5

"So why aren't you wearing one? " Nothing like the wise words of a twelve year old to smack you in the face as you are getting ready to head out to the bike park.

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Oct 20, 2020


 

Reviews

Bontrager Starvos WaveCel Cycling Helmet First Impression.

Who gets excited by helmets? Probably not most cyclists, unless they happen to find something matchy matchy to their bike or kit.

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Jun 25, 2020


 

Reviews

Spank Wing 12 VibrocoreTM Drop Bar

As a follow up to a recent initial ride impressions that I have written on my new Trek Checkpoint gravel bike, here are some thought on a new gravel-specific drop bar, made by Spank Industries who is a well known player in the MTB world of cockpit parts and rims.

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Jun 22, 2020


 

Reviews

Chase Bike Vest 50 oz

The first time I saw the Chase Bike Vest I thought it was a bit hokee. If you are going to wear something while riding, why would you choose a vest over a low volume backpack? I mean isn't it just a smaller version of a small backpack anyways?

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May 26, 2020


 

Reviews

The Robert Axle Project.

I'm going to be honest. Axle's aren't something that crosses my mind all the time. They are more of a set and forget, maybe check every couple of rides to make sure they are still tight.

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Apr 6, 2020


 

Reviews

2019 TREK Checkpoint SL6 Review

Full disclosure, this is my first gravel bike. When gravel bikes entered the scene a few years, I initially remarked to myself this was another bike industry push to create something new and drive sales.

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Mar 29, 2020


 

Reviews

Bontrager Blaze WaveCel helmet

Bontrager released the Blaze WaveCel helmet half way through the season last year and it has a new take on the rotational injury protection.

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Mar 28, 2020


 

Reviews

Bontrager Rally Shoes

Bontrager released a new pair of the clippless Rally shoes this summer, with clean lines and a smooth design, right out of the box they look super nice and have a good feeling of being durable and long lasting.

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Jan 18, 2020


 

Reviews

SRAM G2 Ultimate Brakes

I would consider my choice in brakes to be somewhat of a broken record playing the same piece over and over again.

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Dec 5, 2019


 

Reviews

Camelbak Podium® Flow™ Belt 21 oz

I can't say I have worn a fanny belt since the early 90's.

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Sep 20, 2019


 

Reviews

Pearl Izumi Men's X-ALP FLOW

Pearl Izumi just released a new version of the X-Alp Flow shoe and we have had the chance to try them for the last two months.

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Aug 5, 2019


 

Reviews

Pearl Izumi Vista Short & Boulevard Jersey.

Either one of these pieces are easily confused with casual wear, and could be worn out on the town without anyone batting an eye.  In fact I wore them around the house for most of the day before my family even noticed that they were riding pieces.

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Jun 21, 2019


Pearl Izumi Versa Softshell
 

Reviews

Pearl Izumi Versa Softshell

The Versa isn't just another hoodie. It can go seamlessly from the trail right into causal day at work or out on the town.

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Mar 29, 2019


2019 Trek Top Fuel 9.8 SL
 

Reviews

2019 Trek Top Fuel 9.8 SL 1st Ride Impression

Let’s be clear - Trek’s Top Fuel is a XC race weapon. This is not your typical ‘Whistler XC’ bike, which the greater industry may characterize as a ‘trail’ or ‘all mountain’ bike. The Top Fuel is designed for World Cup XC race courses. It is meant to be precise, light and fast.

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Feb 8, 2019


 

Reviews

Bontrager Cambion Mountain Shoe

Product detail specs on the Trek website whiff of hyperbole: “...optimized, Tachyon, asymmetrical, GnarGuard...” No question Trek puts much into its R&D and continually pumps out quality so I was anxious to give this eye popping shoe a try.  

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Feb 4, 2019


Pearl Izumi Performance T.
 

Reviews

Pearl Izumi Performance T.

The Performance T from Pearl Izumi is a bit of a sleeper. It doesn’t really come across as much, but recently it has become my go to shirt for riding in.

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Nov 23, 2018


 

Reviews

Bontrager Troslo Liners Vs. Bibs.

As we know by now, Trek (and Bontrager) trends towards the side of awesome.   Recently I got the change to do a side by side comparsion between the Bontrager Troslo Liners & Bib shorts. 

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Nov 12, 2018


 

Reviews

Pearl Izumi Elevate Shorts

Over and over again this summer, the Elevate short from Pearl Izumi kept creeping back to the top of my riding shorts pile.

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Oct 26, 2018


 

Reviews

RideSaver Rim Insert Technology

Over the past couple of years, a number of niche products have entered the mountain bike market that modify the bike to ground interface beyond the simple rim/tire combination. These technologies are generally inserted into the tire airspace of tubeless rim/tire setups with reported claims including reduced tire burping, square edge hit protection, more tunable airspace, better grip with lower air pressure and so on.

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Sep 13, 2018


 

Reviews

Bontrager Rally MIPS Helmet

The first thing that I noticed about the Bontrager Rally MIPS helmet was how cool it was.

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Aug 8, 2018


 

Reviews

Kenda Helldiver Pro & HellKat Pro

I have just retired a set of Kenda Helldiver & HellKat Pro rubber from my bike, and I must say that they surprised me.

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Jul 26, 2018


 

Reviews

Bontrager Rhythm and Lithos Mountain Bike Shorts

I am not a sponsored rider. I go fast when I can, I go slow when I want too.

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Jul 4, 2018


 

Reviews

Pearl Izumi X-ALP Elevate shoes

It was a sad day. After years of perfect service, my Vans Warner riding shoes finally delaminated. Both soles just pulled right apart. No amount of shoe goo was able to save them, they have done their last spin, last ride, last trip. Godspeed Warner.

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Jun 19, 2018


 

Reviews

Bontrager Velocis Softshell Gloves

The truth of the matter is that I got these glove last year, but last year turned out to be one of those years where it didn’t come together all that well and they ended up at the bottom of one of my bags, not to see the cold, brisk light of last weekend.   But if we fast forward to this year, they have been in daily rotation. 

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Feb 23, 2018


 

Reviews

Reviewed: Leatt DBX 5.5 Neck Brace

My daughter started to ride in the bike park last year. Not her first time in the park, but she wanted to get better at downhilling, or she just wanted to avoid climbing up hills. Either way, she is out riding so that’s a win, right?

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Feb 12, 2018


 

Reviews

Pearl Izumi Launch Thermal Jersey

Riding in the fall can suck sometimes. Especially when the temps start to drop towards single digits and the wind picks up. Trying to keep the riding season going for a couple more weeks until the snow arrives I picked up a Launch Thermal Jersey.

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Nov 14, 2017


 

Reviews

Bontrager Foray Gloves

The Foray gloves might be the least assuming glove in my drawer, but currently, they are by far my favourite pair.

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Nov 9, 2017


 

Reviews

Pearl Izumi Versa Short

When I first saw the Versa Short, I just thought it was another pair of shorts, I had no idea that they were riding shorts.

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Nov 3, 2017


 

Reviews

Leatt Chest Protector 5.5 Pro HD Junior

Last summer after hearing from an emergency room nurse about all the internal injuries that she had seen i went right out and bought my son a Leatt chest protector 4.5.  With hard plastic chest and back panels it gives a ton of protection against hard knocks to the body.

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Oct 28, 2017


 

Reviews

Bontrager Quantum Shorts

I might be stuck in a rut. I was looking through all of my riding clothes and they all looked the same. Knee length short? Check. Two pockets? Check. Extra venting? Check.

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Oct 20, 2017


 

Reviews

Leatt DBX 5.0 V.12

My son’s head grew this year. Nothing surprising there, it tends to happen.

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Sep 22, 2017


 

Reviews

Bontrager Rhythm Shorts

The first thing that comes to mind when I think of the Rhythm shorts is how lightweight they are.

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Aug 17, 2017


 

Reviews

Reviewed: Five Ten Freerider pro.

A new season, a new start.

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Jul 20, 2017


 

Reviews

Pearl Izumi X Project Pro

You know that feeling of joy you get from unwrapping a quality product from its box? Not the fleeting consumer joy feeling but the one where you realize you only cringe once with quality. That was the feeling I had when I opened a Peral Izumi shoe box loaded with the X-Project Pro, Pearl Izumi’s top of the line crossover shoe in the Project line.

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Jun 2, 2017


 

Reviews

Your Irish EWS champs are Ravanel and Dailly.

It was a French slam dunk at round four of the Enduro World Series as Cecile Ravanel and Adrien Dailly took the honours at the Coillte Emerald Enduro in Ireland.

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May 30, 2017


 

Reviews

Pearl Izumi Launch Short / Big Air Jersey

With winter refusing to go away this spring, i have been late getting the bikes out and working on my dirt tan. Slowly, but surely I have been getting the dust off and pumping up tires and even sneaking out for a quick rip around the close trails.

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May 4, 2017


 

Reviews

Bontrager Thermal Leg Warmers

Off the shelf, the Bontrager Thermal Leg Warmer is a standout with a classy understated confidence. It features some standards in typical road attire but it is obvious that much thought went into this essential product.

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Apr 21, 2017