Competitions

Cooper & Joseph are your champs at 3 Peaks Enduro

Anton Cooper and Rosara Joseph prove too good at the Urge 3 Peaks Enduro staged in Dunedin, New Zealand, at the weekend. Threatening weather dampened the tops of Signal Hill for the final two stages today, but beneath the trees the steep tracks remained in optimum condition for racing.Commonwealth Games gold medalist Anton Cooper was unable to snag a stage win today, but his consistent times were enough to give him the overall lead by just 11 seconds after five stages. Jimmy Pollard, of...

Dec 8, 2014

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Meanwhile, on the other side of the world.

The Urge 3 Peaks Enduro endurance downhill mountain biking race has attracted an international field for this weekend's racing in Dunedin, New Zealand. (December 6 and 7, 2014). Organisers expect about 200 riders to line up at the race start on the summit of Flagstaff on Saturday morning and among them are 10 Australians, two riders from Switzerland and one rider from France.

Dec 4, 2014

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U23 gets Vanthourenhout as overall leader after 5 rounds.

Northwave's youngster Michael Vanthourenhout (Sunweb-Napoleon Games) took the overall leadership in the Superprestige Under 23 series after the fifth round, in Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium), on Sunday November 23rd.

Nov 23, 2014

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An Italian, wearing pink, wheelied across the finish line. Your arguement is invalid.

Great day for Northwave's athletes at Isola d'Elba (Italy). Second place for Sunweb's rider at Zonhoven (Belgium)Northwave's athletes dominated once again in Giro d'Italia Ciclocross' stage 2, on the Isola d'Elba (Livorno), on Sunday November 2nd, repeating the great performances of the opening round in Fiuggi (Frosinone). Gioele Bertolini, equipped with Extreme Tech MTB Plus shoes, proved to be among the leaders of the whole Italian movement, delivering a strong performance in the Men's Open...

Nov 3, 2014

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Relive the Canadian Cross nationals with the webcast

You can watch the archived feed from the Winnipeg CX nationals, below the fold.

Oct 28, 2014

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Butter up your shammy, ABSA Cape Epic releases '15 course.

The Absa Cape Epic will return to the slopes of Table Mountain in 2015 when the rugged eight-day race's Prologue is staged from the University of Cape Town. The much-anticipated route announcement took place in Cape Town on Wednesday (October 22) and the Mother City will kick off the 2015 edition on Sunday, March 15. From there the course takes riders to the Elgin Valley, Worcester and Wellington before the new Grand Finale finish venue at Meerendal Wine Estate on March 22.

Oct 22, 2014

Competitions

Finale Ligure, in Jared's words.

There have been so many things going through my head over the last six weeks since the Whistler EWS. All the "what ifs!" My worst result of the season to this point was 9th. On paper, just needing 23rd or better in Finale Ligure sounds easy enough, but you just never know about a flat or a snapped chain...all the thoughts of something going wrong creep into your head. Deep down you're thinking it will be fine, but you just never know.

Oct 9, 2014

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So an Aussie and a Brit entered a bike race...

The Enduro World Series 2014 has created many stories in the last seven rounds – but none quite as compelling as Finale Ligure this weekend. Not only did we crown new World Champions but we saw one of the most impressive comebacks cycling has ever seen. Finale 2014 will go down in the history books for all the right reasons.

Oct 5, 2014

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Enduro World Series final in in Finale Ligure, Italy. See what they did there?

The Enduro World Series will crown its new world champions this weekend – and all that stands between the riders and glory is the incredible trails of Finale Ligure, Italy.

Oct 1, 2014

Competitions

Whistler Cyclocross race wrap.

A weekend of cyclo-cross racing in Whistler Creekside has wrapped up, with the completion of the first annual Cyclo-Cross Whistler. Over 100 racers each day participated in the inaugural event that brought the dirt, rocks, mud and cobblestones of Whistler Creekside to life.

Sep 24, 2014

Competitions

Anton Thelander repeats his winning ways at Söderström Invitational

About 8,000 people found their way to the Uppsala Castle on Saturday afternoon last weekend to see some of the biggest names in freestyle MTB compete at the Martin Söderström Invitational. Under the glorious Swedish sunshine, one by one, the riders dropped in to raise the bar. The spectators were amazed and the riders pumped. The competition had it all: huge tricks, spectacular crashes, and suspense to the last second! See for yourself in the official highlight clip: win.gs/MSI_highlights .

Sep 15, 2014

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62,000 people turned up to watch some guys hit jumps.

Amazing tricks, top-notch riding and an electrifying atmosphere – the world's best 24 mountain bike slopestyle athletes put the ancient city of Nuremberg at the pinnacle of action sports during Red Bull District Ride. Over the course of two days, 84,000 fans filled the weaving alley ways in this historic city. On Saturday along, more than 62,000 spectators lined the streets around the hand crafted parcours, designed to push the best riders to their limits. Flowing through the cobbled streets,...

Sep 12, 2014

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South American DH race in Brasil on Sept 20th.

On the 20 and 21 of September Balneario Camboriu will be again the center of South American Downhill competition. After a great start on February on Bariloche Argentina the second round of the Open Shimano Latam will be racing on the same course that had the UCI World Cup 2005, 2006, Pan-American Championships 2006, and Master World Champions 2010-2012.

Sep 10, 2014

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Neko Mulally breaks chain in first pedal stroke, still gets 4th at worlds.

In a dramatic day of racing in the small ski town of Hafjell, 2 hours north of Oslo, Trek World Racing's Neko Mulally (USA) had an incredible race after snapping his chain out of the start house, to finish 4th at the Elite Men's World Championships. Team mate Brook MacDonald finish 5th in his best ever elite World Champs result while Laurie Greenland took the silver medal in Junior Men at his World Championship debut.

Sep 8, 2014

Competitions

Red Bull District ride

The Red Bull District Ride course builders have worked tirelessly at full throttle to finish this unique track on time. In just a few days they have changed Nuremberg's old city into an amazing urban freeride course. "We've been working on the course for three weeks and have now one week to build it up in the city", says Niko Bössl. On 6 September their efforts will be appreciated by the world's best mountain bike slopestylers.

Sep 5, 2014

Competitions

Your 2014 UCI World Cup winner is: Josh Bryceland.

Josh Bryceland (Rattus Rattus) clinched the 2014 UCI Downhill World Cup title on Saturday August 23. His podium run at the seventh and final round in Méribel (France) secured a comfortable 149 point margin over his nearest rival, and heralds a new era for the 2008 Junior World Champion.

Sep 2, 2014

Competitions

24 people jumping bikes at Red Bull District Ride

Nuremberg is getting ready! The course set up preparations for Red Bull District Ride on 6 September 2014 are now complete. The rider line-up is also confirmed. The start list includes the world's best freeriders and slopestylers – from rising young talents like Louis Reboul (FRA) to bike legends such as the triple Red Bull Joyride winner Brandon Semenuk (CAN).

Aug 28, 2014

Competitions

Josh Bryceland is your 2014 overall DH champion.

Josh "Ratboy" Bryceland clinched the 2014 UCI Downhill World Cup overall title on Saturday August 23. His podium run at the seventh and final round in Méribel (France) secured a comfortable 149 point margin over his nearest rival, and heralds a new era for the 2008 Junior World Champion.

Aug 25, 2014

Competitions

Trek World Racing Report from Méribel.

In his first World Cup season, 17 year old Laurie Greenland from Bristol in the UK, backed up his 2nd place in qualifying with his first ever World Cup podium by taking a solid 2nd on race day. Greg Williamson of Scotland took another top 10 result for the season by taking 12 seconds off his qualifying run, to finish up 9th for the day.

Aug 25, 2014

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Red Bull District Ride coming to Nuremberg's old town.

Since the announcement of another edition of Red Bull District Ride in Nuremberg, the world's greatest freeriders are biting their nails, eagerly waiting for the course details. Now, chief-designer Aaron Chase has announced the course overview. On 6 September, a fresh course with five districts, packed with brand new features guarantees to make Red Bull District Ride 2014 the most spectacular edition yet. The titles of the five districts are pretty self-explanatory: Castle Drop, GoPro Upside...

Aug 19, 2014

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Ropelato & Kintner the Crusher take Dual Slalom titles.

The best dual slalom racers in the mountain biking world layed it all out on the wet dirt at Crankworx today, giving spectators in Whistler and around the world a master-class in racing for the GIANT Dual Slalom. At the end of it all, Mitch Ropelato (USA) and Jill Kintner (USA) pedaled their way to victory to top their respective Pro podiums. "I was a little bit nervous those first few rounds. I went up against some really difficult dudes all through the day, so the day was a little...

Aug 18, 2014

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Nobles & Buchanan new champs of the pumptrack.

Crankworx has a new King and Queen of the pump track - Caroline Buchanan (AUS) and Barry Nobles (USA) each won their respective categories during the Ultimate Pump Track Challenge presented by RockShox at Crankworx Whistler yesterday night. Their individual victories were made all the sweeter by how stoked they were for each other. "To do it the same night as my teammate, Barry Nobles...he's also my boyfriend so, fairy tale night for both of us and a long time coming," said Buchanan. "We've...

Aug 18, 2014

Competitions

Brandon Semenuk is your Joyride champion.

Mountain biking superstar Brandon Semenuk (CAN) solidified his spot in the record books today - his first place finish in Red Bull Joyride marks his sixth podium finish in Crankworx slopestyle competition and his third first place finish in the event, a feat that has never before been accomplished. "I'm so pumped. It's insane to just win this event, nevermind doing it back-to-back," said Semenuk, who's won three out of the last four Red Bull Joyrides - the 23-year-old first won in 2011, then...

Aug 17, 2014

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Finn won.

An afternoon of whips, trains and stoke has wrapped on Crabapple Hits, and a new King has been crowned at the Official Whip-Off World Championship at Crankworx Whistler. 14-year-old Finn Iles finished the day with a cheque for $2000 and the respect of riders, industry and fans. "I'm unbelievably stoked," said Iles. "I don't even know what to say. It's so awesome."

Aug 15, 2014

Competitions

Slick Mik & Kintner the crusher win Crankworx A-Line

After a month-long dry stretch, Mother Nature decided to throw an extra challenge at racers in today's Fox Air DH at Crankworx Whistler. But neither greasy conditions nor recent injuries could slow down the world's top racers - Jill Kintner (USA) topped the Pro Women's podium for the second year in a row, while Mick Hannah (AUS) got back in the game in a big way, returning to competition leaving fear and a recent shoulder injury behind him.

Aug 14, 2014

Competitions

Local Claire Buchar wins Garbonzo DH

In a display of strength, endurance and, at the end of the day, love of the track, Marcelo Gutierrez Villegas (COL) has taken first place in the Garbanzo DH at Crankworx Whistler for the second year in a row."I felt really good while coming down - I was pedaling hard, I was hitting all of my lines," said Gutierrez. "I just enjoyed it, and at the end the time showed that I did a good job."

Aug 13, 2014

Competitions

American's have the most speed & style at Crankworx.

An all-American top four battled for the Crankworx Whistler podium in both the Small Final and Big Final of the CLIF Bar Dual Speed & Style, with Kyle Strait (USA) eventually coming out on top."Must be something in the water down there," said second place rider Greg Watts (USA) who also noted that all the riders were from California. Ryan Howard (USA) beat out Barry Nobles (USA) in the Small Final for the final podium spot.

Aug 10, 2014

Competitions

Someone other than Carl Decker's mustache has won the Fat Tire Crit

Race Ushers in First Day of Festival with Speed, Photo-Finishes and the Clanging of Cowbells Crankworx Whistler has crowned its first champions of 2014. Jean Ann Berkenpas (CAN) has taken the top spot in the Pro Women's Fat Tire Crit, while Craig Richey (CAN) squeaked through after a tight final few laps in the Pro Men's race.

Aug 9, 2014

Competitions

Crankworx releases Enduro course, and it's a doozy.

Three days ahead of the start of Crankworx Whistler, one of the most closely guarded secrets of the mountain biking festival has been unveiled. Organizers have released the details for this year's course for the SRAM Canadian Open Enduro presented by Specialized, the sixth round of the Enduro World Series (EWS). The race will take place on Sunday, August 10, bringing together the best riders in the sport to battle it out for the highest prize purse in the Enduro world.

Aug 6, 2014

Competitions

Trek World Racing: MSA report

The venue for round 5 of the World Cup Downhill, Mont-Sainte-Anne, never provides a dull day of racing, and yesterday was no exception. Unfortunately for Trek World Racing the solid preparation and fast pace in practice didn't translate into the results the riders deserved, but nevertheless there were some positive highlights to a tricky day. George Brannigan's best ever result at Mont-Sainte-Anne over the years he's been racing here was a 17th, so his improvement from 26th in qualifying up...

Aug 4, 2014

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Stirnemann takes XCE overall lead after win at MSA

Switzerland's Kathrin Stirnemann (Sabine Spitz Haibike) gave Northwave and Extreme Tech MTB Plus another World Cup win in an exciting season: on Friday August 1st, the 25-year-old athlete won Cross Country Eliminator World Cup stage 4 in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada, beating Jenny Rissveds and Lisa Mitterbauer.

Aug 4, 2014

Competitions

Crankworx is next week, are you ready?

In less than two weeks time, athletes and fans from around the world will descend upon Whistler in celebration of all things mountain bike from August 8 to 17. Comebacks, rivalries and high stakes - they all come together during Crankworx. The energy of competition becomes especially palpable during some of the fan-favourite events that take place over the 10 day tournament, including the CLIF Bar Dual Speed & Style, the Official Whip-Off World Championships and the Ultimate Pump Track...

Aug 1, 2014

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Northwave rides doing pretty well at Commonwealth Games

Fourth place for Canadian Max Plaxton adds to another great result for the Italian company New Zealand's youngster Anton Cooper conquered the gold medal in the Men Cross Country race at the 20th Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow, Scotland, on Tuesday July 29th.

Jul 31, 2014

Competitions

Jared Graves. From Winterpark with love.

"With a sigh of relief, I crossed the finish line with an enjoyable cruise down the mountain and I had won! I took even more confidence from seeing that my time was still pretty good for the stage. There was one last thing to put the icing on the cake for the team and the weekend...Richie smashed the last stage, took the last stage win, took 2nd overall, and made it a Yeti clean sweep of the stages. What a way to round out three days of racing! Then, as another added bonus, Rosara also put...

Jul 31, 2014

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Northwave athletes at National Champs

It was a weekend full of success and titles for Northwave's cross country riders, taking part to their respective National Championships on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th of July. First in time was Spaniard Juan Antonio Hermida, who earned the eight National title of his career in front of Carlos Colona wearing his Extreme Tech MTB Plus shoes.

Jul 22, 2014

Competitions

Swatch Prime Line shines on frenchman Louis Reboul.

It was a real thriller of a final at Swatch Prime Line Munich today. Dark thunder clouds loomed over Munich's Olympic Park as finals were about to begin. Once the crowd had gathered to witness the action, the weather gods were kind and cleared the sky. Right on point, the 16 qualified riders dropped in, in heats of 4, pulling everything out the bag to make into the finals. In the end, Frenchman Louis Reboul grabbed the top spot on the podium, leaving Swatch Proteam rider Sam Pilgrim (GBR) and...

Jul 21, 2014

Competitions

Swatch Prime Line this weekend in Munich.

The „Munich Action Sports Heroes" are heading towards the start gates. 24 top riders from no less than 12 different nations are making their way to the Bavarian capital to take part in the FMB World Tour Gold event Swatch Prime Line Munich. Who is going to show the biggest banger tricks? And who is brave enough to ride the first ever full loop in a FMB World Tour contest? We will find out on Sunday, July 20th at the Olympia Park in Munich (GER). Starting at 04.30 pm the riders will drop into...

Jul 15, 2014

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Gee Atherton fastest down the hill in Air Downhill at Les 2 Alpes

At the end of a gnarly day of racing in the French Alps, Gee Atherton (GBR) and Myriam Nicole (FRA) sat atop it all in the Polygon Air DH-iXS European Cup. Atherton's finish, with a time of 3:35:62, won the men's elite category, while Nicole topped the women's podium with a time of 4:06:60. Atherton's commanding win, with a time nearly three seconds faster than the second place rider, wraps up his third year of Crankworx Les 2 Alpes with an unbroken record - he's won the event every year...

Jul 8, 2014

Competitions

Anthony Messere wins Crankworx Les 2 Alpes Slopestyle

After a commanding second run, Anthony Messere (CAN) has taken the win at the Crankworx Les 2 Alpes Slopestyle. With a final score of 90.50, Messere's win makes him the first Diamond Series winner on the Freeride Mountain Bike (FMB) World Series for 2014, and the toast of Crankworx and the mountain bike world. "The feeling is just insane. It feels like I'm in a dream," said Messere after the win. "I'm so happy to be here, and I'm so happy to be standing here right now. Everybody absolutely...

Jul 8, 2014

Competitions

Cam Zink takes first at Speed & Style at Crankworx Les 2 Alpes

Cam Zink (USA) proved that he is the master of both speed and style yesterday, claiming top spot in the GT Dual Speed & Style at Crankworx in Les 2 Alpes. The event kicked off the second day of competition in the French Alps. "I feel great," said Zink from the finish corral. "Definitely starting off the fourth of July right."

Jul 8, 2014

Competitions

BC Bike Race Day 7: Whistler

The last rider, Greg Lee of Hawaii, has successfully crossed the finish line of the BC Bike Race in Whistler Village. "I think if I knew what this really involved I would have bailed and said I'm not ready, so in a way it was nice that I was busy with my life and had a rude awakening. BC Bike Race made the worst mountain biker in the history of the race come here and dramatically improve his skills. I'll be back when I'm really ready for this."

Jul 6, 2014

Competitions

BC Bike Race Day 6: Squamish

Happy Fourth of July to our neighbors across the border! Stage 6 of the BC Bike Race presented by Shimano in Squamish was a day for fireworks as the trails exploded with riders. It was also Industry Day for friends of the BCBR. 86 riders from the cycling industry and friends of the race from across the province joined in the journey of the 600 racers on the course that is most often voted the riders favorite.

Jul 6, 2014

Competitions

BC Bike Race Day 5: Sechelt to Langdale

Stage five of the BC Bike Race presented by Clif Bar is the last half of the two-day point to point tour of the Sunshine Coast. It's a legacy course that intertwines both the old format of stage races which satisfy a puritanical desire to worked hard to say you went somewhere, and the newer definition of riding miles for smiles.

Jul 6, 2014

Competitions

BC Bike Race Day 4: Earls Cove to Sechelt

The Queen stage of Earls Cove to Sechelt in the BC Bike Race is often the most tactile of all the stages. Bodies are beginning to feel the aches, pains, and euphoric effects of three days of trail riding. The forest texture changes from the extra lush first three days to a crispness that tells the tale of a dryer understory when tires press into loamy trails minus the moisture content. Visually the eyes are constantly adjusting to a white light piercing through the forest canopy, causing a...

Jul 4, 2014

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BC Bike Race Day 3: Powell River

For Canada Day the third stage of the BC Bike Race presented by Lululemon Athletica eased into the isolated town of Powell River on the Sunshine Coast. A short walk with the sunset as a backdrop and a village of people cheering for their arrival was the riders first introduction to this outpost of Canadian hospitality. Though it's not an island surrounded by water, the geographical boundaries and some of the worlds deepest fjords make this small community accessible only by ferry. The result...

Jul 4, 2014

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Bc Bike Race Day 2: Cumberland

Day two of the BC Bike Race sponsored by Rocky Mountain Bicycles returned to it's annual stop in the village of Cumberland for a new 48km course never used in the BCBR. Taking up most of the small main street, 600 racers launched out of town going the opposite direction from the town's traditional mining economy. The BCBR's support of the communities that host stages allows them to build more trail and grow their appeal as a cycling destination. That symbiotic relationship is positively...

Jul 1, 2014

Competitions

BCBR Day 1: Recap.

BC Bike Race has returned to the fabled North Shore of Vancouver for stage one presented by BC Ferries with the most attended edition of the ultimate singletrack experience. Without the North Shore the BCBR was missing the one obvious stage that represented a huge part of the history of mountain biking. Racers excitement to be able to race in a place that has been an immeasurable influence for their sport for the past three decades was thick in the air. They weren't disappointed. Keeping with...

Jun 30, 2014

Competitions

Brits doing better in downhill than soccer right now.

The final runs of the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup stop topped off a legendary Out of Bounds festival in Bikepark Leogang. Bright sunshine accompanied the victories of Manon Carpenter and her fellow countryman from England Josh Bryceland, who celebrated his first world cup win ever. French Pierron Amaury took the win in the junior's category.

Jun 17, 2014

Competitions

Nicholi Rogatkin out tricks everyone at 26Trix in Leogang.

Banger tricks filled Leogang's evening air on Saturday. Riders showed combos, which are hard to describe, close to impossible to ride but simply amazing to watch. Two of the tricks were never even seen before! Young guns Nicholi Rogatkin (1st) and Matt Jones (3rd) made it clear at 26TRIX that they mean business this year. Top dawg Thomas Genon usual precision and consistency landed him in second. Just missing the podium, Antoine Bizet bagged the prize money for the GoPro Best Trick.

Jun 15, 2014

Competitions

Italian Longo takes over overall lead at the Int. Alpentour Trophy

Yesterday's victory took its toll on the Columbian rider Leonardo Paez. During today's second stage of the 16th Int. Alpentour Trophy in Schladming he came third and lost too much time against the Italian stage winner Tony Longo, who takes over the lead overall. The Austrian Hermann Pernsteiner had a great race and placed sixth. In the women's classification the Belgian National Champion Githa Michiels secured herself the stage win on today's 14km time trial onto the Planai mountain.

Jun 13, 2014

Competitions

Career best for Greg Williamson at Fort Bill.

Fort William, the classic stop on the international downhill calendar, once again delivered quality racing in front of a huge and passionate crowd of spectators yesterday in mixed weather conditions that had riders dealing with strong gusty headwinds and frequent outbreaks of light showers.

Jun 9, 2014

Competitions

Moseley, Lau fastest on two wheels in Scotland.

The demanding trails of Britain's Tweed Valley took their toll on the Enduro World Series' top riders this weekend, while revealing a depth of technical prowess amongst local riders. "I think both the physicality and the technicality of the trails here caught a lot of riders off guard," said Organiser of TweedLove and the Santa Cruz TweedLove World Enduro presented by Sweet Protection, Neil Dagleish. "A lot of people told us they thought this was the hardest round of the EWS so far. The...

Jun 2, 2014

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Nino Schurter takes 1st at UCI XC race in Czech Republic.

Swiss rider Nino Schurter won the men's cross country race in the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano in Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic. This is the third time he has won at this site. Pauline Ferrand Prevot of France took the first victory of her career in the women's race. Top U.S. riders for the men were Stephen Ettinger in 54th place and Kerry Werner in 62nd. Georgia Gould was the first U.S. Woman rider, finishing in 21st place and Evelyn Dong also finished in the top...

May 30, 2014

Competitions

God Save The Queen. Enduro World Series heads to the motherland.

Taking in three hills, eight stages and two days, this weekend's Santa Cruz TweedLove World Enduro presented by Sweet Protection is set to be a classic.With no uplift and no outside assistance allowed over two days of racing, riders will need to be self-sufficient throughout two long days, as they cover 87km in distance and 2900m of vertical gain.

May 27, 2014

Competitions

Red Bull District Ride gets a brand new course.

If you haven't already, then grab a big marker and highlight September 6th in your calendar. This is the day that Red Bull District Ride returns and it will be bigger than ever! The entire world will be watching freeride athletes take to the streets of the historical town of Nuremberg. Starting at the castle in the heart of the city – the urban course will challenge the riders like never before, but also give them every opportunity to add diversity and creativity to their tricks. The brains...

May 21, 2014

Competitions

Leishman & Keene take inaugural Go Enduro, presented by SRAM.

The GO Enduro mountain bike race, presented by SRAM, helped launch the action for GO Fest Whistler on May 16. GO Enduro had 54 competitors compete, featured three timed stages in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and ran for the first time ever on opening day for the Whistler Mountain Bike Park.

May 17, 2014

Competitions

Gunn-Rita Dahle winner at Bundesliga Opener.

Northwave enjoyed an outstanding success at Bundesliga Opener in Saalhausen (Germany) with evergreen Gunn-Rita Dahle bringing her Extreme Tech MTB Plus at the top spot of the podium in the women's race. Multivan Merida's biker preceded on the finish line another Northwave's athlete, German Sabine Spitz (Team Haibike), whilst Alexandra Engen (Team Ghost) claimed fifth.

May 11, 2014

Competitions

Ralph and Gunn-Rita Dahle dominate in Austria.

Northwave enjoyed absolute domination at XC Ötztaler Forest Cross, International cross country race held in Haiming (Austria), on Sunday, May 4th, where Ralph Naef (BMC) and eternal Gunn-Rita Dahle brought their Extreme Tech Plus all the way to the top of the podium in their categories.

May 5, 2014

Competitions

Santa Cruz Race Report from World Cup stop 2, Cairns Australia.

Josh Bryceland tamed the wet and wild downhill track through the rainforest jungle to take second place at the second stop on the UCI World Cup Downhill circuit in Cairns, Australia. Steve overcame back pain that he was dealing with after the long plane ride to Australia and had a solid 7th place run. Greg Minnaar had a messy run and slid off the course through the tape. Unfortunately he didn't re-enter the track between the poles and what was a 10th place run soon turned into a...

Apr 30, 2014

Competitions

Neko Mulally Takes His First World Cup Podium.

Round 2 of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup took place today in Cairns, in very difficult conditions that saw the venue pounded by torrential rains during the week, with very muggy and steamy conditions today. The track was extremely slippery in places and brought many an experienced rider undone. Neko Mulally who came into the race ranked 8th in the World Cup qualified well yesterday in 7th, despite a crash, but showed he had the speed to win. With a 1st at the first split, and 2nd at the...

Apr 26, 2014

Competitions

Clementz and Chausson winners at Enduro World Series opener.

Riders from 21 nations gathered at the ends of the earth, the Chilean Andes, this weekend, for the stage-setting opening event of the 2014 Enduro World Series. The Santa Cruz Montenbaik Enduro by MTBLab 2014, in Nevados de Chillan, tested the world's best mountain bikers on 6 stages over 2 days, against a backdrop of spectacular terrain to kick-start what promises to be another epic season of enduro mountain bike racing. After two days of to-the-wall racing through the Andes, Anne Caroline...

Apr 21, 2014

Competitions

Santa Cruz World Cup race report

The UCI World Cup Downhill Series kicked off in the southern hemisphere in Greg Minnaar's backyard inPietermaritzburg. Minnaar had only been on a downhill bike for five weeks since recovering from ACL reconstruction and meniscus surgery last October. He didn't have any idea where his fitness would be leading into the race, but after a timed run, which was four seconds faster than the others, his curiosity about his chances turned to confidence. Josh and Steve were feeling strong, having just...

Apr 17, 2014

Competitions

Enduro World Series starts in Chile. Now.

As mountain bike season kicks off, the enduro mountain bike racing community is headed south, massing in Chile for the first round of the 2014 Enduro World Series this weekend, April 19-20. Against the backdrop and thin air of the Nevados de Chillan volcano, the Santa Cruz Montenbaik Enduro by MTBLab 2014 course will drop from the steaming vents and high altitude of the volcanic cone around Chile's Nevados de Chillan Bike Park to the densely forested valley floor.

Apr 16, 2014

Competitions

Out of Bound Festival: Fast and trick filled.

Saalfelden Leogang in Salzburger Land, Austria, April 14th 2014 – With the mountain bike season upon us, the biggest players on the downhill scene are gearing up for the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup at the Out of Bounds Festival in the idyllic village of Leogang in Austria's Salzburger Land. Once a year, the fastest riders rip up the rough and tough downhill track at Bikepark Leogang. Alongside the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup action, the top FMB World Tour athletes will be...

Apr 14, 2014

Competitions

Trek World Racing: Neko Mulally takes career best 8th.

Striking yet another goal of his career check list, 21 year old Neko Mulally from Pennsylvania has backed up his 7th in qualifying here in Pietermaritzburg with his first ever World Cup Top Ten race result, 8th.

Apr 14, 2014

Competitions

ABSA Cape Epic Stage 7, wrap.

MENNEN AND HYNEK KINGS OF THE EPIC LANGVAD AND KLEINHANS WIN LARGEST PRIZE PURSE FOR WOMEN It was a traditional final day, all culminating at Lourensford Wine Estate where a hero's welcome awaited the tired riders. It was a short day with a late start, but definitely not a free ride to the finish! A few final hurdles challenged riders, like the climb up Nuweberg on forestry roads, with its steep and washed out descent. Once over the Hottentots Mountain Range, riders enjoyed the vistas over...

Mar 31, 2014

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ABSA Cape Epic Stage 4.

It was another dramatic day at the Absa Cape Epic. Stage 4 was marred with the withdrawals of four-times champion Karl Platt and second-place mixed racer Cherise Stander. Team Bulls' Platt from Germany has finished all 10 previous editions of the Cape Epic, but was left with no choice but to withdraw from the race because of a knee injury suffered during Stage 2. Stander, who partnered with Theo Blignaut for Team RECM in the mixed race and won Stage 3, had to stop because of breathing...

Mar 31, 2014

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ABSA Cape Epic Stage 3.

MENNEN AND HYNEK TO WEAR YELLOW TOMORROW Stage 3 was the longest day of the 2014 Absa Cape Epic, and was characterized by rolling hills and gravel roads. It had been described as a transition stage – with less demanding terrain – but a persistent wind made for tough conditions. It took riders from the succulent Robertson Karoo vegetation to the farmlands of Greyton and the Cape Country Meander. The first 50km on quiet district roads was fast, although there were some entertaining deviations...

Mar 31, 2014

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ABSA Cape Epic Stage 5.

By Chris Whitfield AN act of sportsmanship on Friday's hot, rugged and mountainous stage five of the Absa Cape Epic may have decided the destination of the race. The stage was won by Roel Paulissen of Belgium and Italian partner Riccardo Chiarini (Torpado) in a thrilling finish, but they have virtually no chance of getting into the yellow jersey by the finish on Sunday and a lot of the focus was on the overall battle behind them.

Mar 28, 2014

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ABSA Cape Epic Stage 2.

After the rude awakening of Stage 1, Stage 2 was supposed to be somewhat gentler, but heavy rainfall and muddy conditions posed a brand new challenge. The day started off with single track, before visiting the quaint village of McGregor with its well-preserved 19th century architecture. Water point 2 right in the main road promised a festival atmosphere where the warm hospitality of the Langeberg region was sure to lift the spirits. Speeds increased as district roads headed deep into the...

Mar 25, 2014

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ABSA Cape Epic Stage 1.

Markus Kaufmann and Jochen Kaess (Team Centurion-Vaude) survived a brutal 113km opening stage of the Absa Cape Epic to notch up a telling win as several top contenders suffered setbacks.

Mar 24, 2014

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2014 ABSA Cape Epic prologue sets seeding for stage 1.

The fifth prologue in the eleven year history of the Absa Cape Epic set the seeding order for tomorrow's [Monday, 24 March 2014] Stage 1 of the Untamed African Mountain Bike Race.

Mar 23, 2014

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ABSA Cape Epic prologue / Final Stage to be broadcast in 7 Countries.

The prologue and final stage of the Absa Cape Epic - already the most televised mountain bike race in the world - will this year be broadcast live in seven countries. Television stations in the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary and Switzerland will take live feeds for two hours on the March 30 seventh and final stage. In South Africa the Prologue (23 March) and Stage 7 will be shown live for more than four hours each day.

Mar 18, 2014

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1st annual Rasputitsa race almost sold out.

Rasputitsa is Russian for the mud season when roads become difficult to traverse. The 1st Annual Rasputitsa Spring Classic will be held on April 19th, 2014 starting at 9 AM EST at Main Street in Newport, VT. This 47 mile (31 miles of gravel) road race travels some of Vermont's coldest and barren landscapes.

Mar 14, 2014

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ABSA Cape Epic titles up for grabs after two out with injuries.

Ralf Naef, one of the contenders for the men’s overall title at the Absa Cape Epic, has had to withdraw due to an injury picked up in a fall while training. And England’s Catherine Williamson, a favourite for a win in the mixed category, is also out of the Epic after breaking her leg in a skiing accident. The eight-day, 718km race starts with a prologue at Meerendal Wine Estate, Durbanville, on March 23.

Mar 12, 2014

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ABSA Cape Epic might be the smartest race of them all.

In response to media queries about the Brandon Stewart case, the Absa Cape Epic has reiterated its "zero tolerance" approach to doping: last year it became the first race in world cycling to issue a lifetime ban to any rider found guilty of illegal use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Mar 6, 2014

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Dirty 40 Race.

Jan 8, 2014

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BIKE Four Peaks course finalized.

Just a few days before the official registration for the second edition of the BIKE Four Peaks will kick off next week, Race Organisers have not only announced the 2014 stage towns but also unveiled the course layout for next year's race.

Dec 13, 2013

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Nicoll & Joseph take Urge 3 Peaks Enduro.

Jamie Nicoll, of Dunedin, emerged victorious at the 2013 Urge 3 Peaks Enduro, despite close competition from professional riders Anton Cooper and Justin Leov, both of Christchurch.

Dec 9, 2013

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Urban stage added to Urge 3 Peaks Enduro.

It will be a first for the city of Dunedin, New Zealand, on Friday night when mountain bikers competing in the 2013 Urge 3 Peaks Enduro begin their first stage: a timed run through the city to a finishline in the city's bar, restaurant and cafe encircled Octagon.

Dec 6, 2013

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Kabush wins Canadian Cyclocross Champs.

SCOTT athlete Geoff Kabush of SCOTT-3Rox Racing successfully defended his Canadian National Cyclocross Championship title over the weekend, his fifth such career win.

Dec 2, 2013

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North Shore added to BC Bike Race route for 2014.

BC Bike Race the "Ultimate Singletrack Experience" isexcited to announce that North Vancouver, home of the infamous North Shore trails, will host the opening stage for 2014.

Nov 25, 2013

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ABSA Cape Epic goes equal payout for women.

The world's top ladies mountain bikers are overjoyed with the Absa Cape Epic's announcement of the matched Ladies prize purse to the Men's prize purse in 2014.

Nov 20, 2013

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11th ABSA Cape Epic to have new route.

The dramatic new route of the eleventh edition of the Absa Cape Epic, which takes place from 23 to 30 March next year (2014), will again offer participants from around the world an awesome trail that showcases the best that the Western Cape has to offer.

Oct 30, 2013

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Crocodile Trophy: Mark Frendo takes the win for Australia

For the first time in eight years an Australian has won the Crocodile Trophy!

Oct 28, 2013

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Crocodile Trophy stage 7: Mark Frendo in the lead.

The Australian Mark Frendo wins today's time trial stage at Laura and is able to increase his general race lead by almost a minute.

Oct 25, 2013

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Mark Frendo takes 3rd stage win at Crocodile Trophy.

The Australian Mark Frendo wins his third Crocodile Trophy stage at this year's event in Laura today.

Oct 24, 2013

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Crocodile Trophy stage 4: Cory Wallace sprints to the finish.

Today's Crocodile Trophy stage into Mount Mulligan was decided with a gripping sprint finish.

Oct 23, 2013

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Crocodile Trophy stage 5: Benetseder conquers monster stage in solo race

Stage win for Austria - in an impressive solo race over 163km Josef Benetseder wins the fifth and longest stage of this year's Crocodile Trophy at Granite Creek Dam in the mining country of Far North Queensland with a massive 12 minute lead ahead of race leader Australian Mark Frendo and Cory Wallace from Canada. More than half of the more than 900km have been completed and four stages including an individual time trial at Laura still lie ahead before the finish on Cooktown's Grassy Hill this...

Oct 23, 2013

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Clementz, Moseley take the checkers at Finale Ligure.

The end of the season everyone was waiting for... A race that came down to the last metre and just 2.7 seconds over two days and five stages.

Oct 21, 2013

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Stage 2 Crocodile Trophy: Irvinebank.

The Canadian National Marathon Champion Cory Wallace claims his first Crocodile Trophy stage win today in Irvinebank after dominating the elite field together with the overall race leader Mark Frendo who came in second on the 80km stage.

Oct 21, 2013

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Mark Frendo winner at first stage of Crocodile Trophy.

The 19th Crocodile Trophy started with a lap race in Smithfield near Cairns today.

Oct 21, 2013

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Anton Thelander champ at Soderstrom invitational.

A few showers and cold gusty winds didn't stop the world's best freeride mountain bikers from taking on the biggest jump ever seen in Europe.

Sep 30, 2013

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Santa Cruz Syndicate: WC report from Leogang.

Josh Bryceland finally cracked his way onto the podium at the final round of the UCI World Cup Downhill Series in Leogang, Austria finishing 5th. Steve Peat was on form all week and was faster than Josh at the first split, yet lost some time on the last section and finished a respectable 9th. Early in the week Greg suffered a knee injury in practice that kept him off the hill for the remainder of the week. Ironically, Sam Hill also suffered a knee injury and Danny Hart a wrist injury keeping...

Sep 29, 2013

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Trek World Racing: Val D'Isere race results.

In the opening 2 stages of the 5 stage, 6th round, of the Enduro World Series in Val d''Isere, France, Justin Leov found himself in 2nd place overall behind Jared Graves (AUS), with only a few seconds separating them.

Aug 26, 2013

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Chausson / Clementz adds another win to their lists.

The mountain threw everything it had at racers and organizers during the sixth round of the Enduro World Series, held in the French Alps at Val d''Isere this weekend, including snow, an apocalyptic alpine storm, rolling fog, mud and sunshine, in equal measure.

Aug 26, 2013

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Even when Steve Smith crashes, he is faster than you.

Canadian downhill hero Steve Smith has taken his third consecutive win of the Canadian Open DH on the final day of mountain bike events for Crankworx Whistler''s 10th Anniversary.

Aug 19, 2013

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Ladies and gentleman: Brandon Semenuk is your Joyride Champion.

Pushing the boundaries of slopestyle mountain biking once again, Red Bull Joyride descended the Whistler Mountain Bike Park today as the exhilarating, gravity-defying anchor event of the Crankworx Whistler Festival. Big tricks and plenty of clean runs blew the judges away, but it was 22 year-old Brandon Semenuk of Whistler, BC who reclaimed the podium''s top step after his first win in 2011 with the highest score ever recorded at this event and a cool $25,000. Martin S√∂derstr√∂m of...

Aug 18, 2013

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Bernardo Cruz whips it good.

Bernardo Cruz (BRA) has taken another win at the Official Whip-Off Worlds at Crankworx Whistler. In its third year as an event at Crankworx, the Offical Whip-Off Worlds has grown from being the brainchild of photographer Sven Martin into one of Crankworx Whistler''s biggest fan-favourite events and is based on the Crabapple Hits in the Whistler Bike Park. Judges and fans gathered around the massive jumps on the side of the Crabapple run to gauge riders on their style, whip angle and...

Aug 17, 2013

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Graeme Mudd fastest in Giant Pro dual slalom.

Wet conditions did not slow down Graeme Mudd (AUS), who took home the top spot in the GIANT Dual Slalom Pro Men''s final in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Steady rain showers fell throughout the ladders, making for a wet, sloppy course, but that didn''t bother Mudd who beat out Connor Fearon (AUS) in the final. Ryan Hunt (AUS) rounded out the all Australian podium taking the bronze with a win over Fab Cousinie (FRA) in the small final. "This is awesome," said champion...

Aug 17, 2013