A new inofficial world speed record for serial mountain bikes on gravel was set by the 36-year-old Austrian Red Bull Athlete Markus Stöckl on a volcano in Nicaragua when he hit 164.95 km/h and eclipsed the record set nine years ago by Eric Barone of France, who was on hand to witness the feat as the organizer.
World Speed Record For Mountain Bikes Set
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
2011 PORC Dirt Wars
Dirt Wars at PORC, Pro Comp. Song is 'Promises' by Nero. Dynamic Style, Haro, Mojo Suspension, Nookie Bikes, DMR Bikes, Dirt Wars 2011, Fox, RAM Bikes, Smuggling Duds, Duffs, Rockstar Energy Drink, Bell, Cranked365, Kenda, Ogio, Saracen. Thanks to Cliff for organising the event and everyone who threw down, checkout www.lepagephotography.com for pics
2011 Porc Dirt Wars
2011 Porc Dirt Wars
3 Minute Gaps Dan Atherton
Dan has made an amazing recovery and not only has he come back from the brink, he has come back to a level of riding that most of us will never achieve in our own lifetimes. It was amazing to watch him battle with himself in the week of filming to overstep what he was comfortable with, to take his riding to an even higher level. He is a true inspiration and for those of you who need reminding to make every day count should look at what Dan has achieved in the past eight months. He has sent out a message that it is important to never give up and that anything is possible if you have the right attitude.
3 Minute Gap Dan Atherton Clip
3 Minute Gap Dan Atherton Clip
Monday, May 23, 2011
2011 Transition TR 450 Review
When selecting the 2011 Transition TR 450 as a test bike we debated a little bit about a full custom build versus the kit offered by Transition. We studied their build kit and liked pretty much everything about it. The only items that we would actually swap before them breaking would probably be the cranks mainly due to weight. The build kit on this bike is actually the 2010 kit not the 2011. We placed our order early and had to wait awhile before getting the bike. But the frame, shock and fork are all 2011 pieces. Looking at the geometry numbers of the TR we knew that it should feel at home going down steep trails and inspire confidence in the rider as well. We also like the idea of having a chip in the linkage to adjust HA, and BB heights. The bike went together well with no hang ups. It is a size large and weighed in at a hair over forty pounds. Once built the bike looked stunning. Just looking at the 2010 Pro GRT standings will attest to the TR's ability to win on the track with both Jill and Bryn winning the overall titles.
Transition TR 450 Test
Transition TR 450 Test
The Atherton Project Season 3 Teaser
The Atherton Project series 3 begins on Red Bull TV on 2nd June. Check out The Atherton Project website for more information.
Atherton Project Season 3 Trailer
Atherton Project Season 3 Trailer
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Bike Park BC Opening Days
Win Ultimate Summer Of Freeride Including Cash, Accommodation And Season Pass At Six BC Bike Parks
VANCOUVER, BC May 17, 2011 – Mountain bikers worldwide are advised to keep the following dates in their calendar clear to ensure they are available for British Columbia’s best lift-accessed exhilaration at the following bike parks on their 2011 opening days.
Bike Park BC
VANCOUVER, BC May 17, 2011 – Mountain bikers worldwide are advised to keep the following dates in their calendar clear to ensure they are available for British Columbia’s best lift-accessed exhilaration at the following bike parks on their 2011 opening days.
Bike Park BC
Kokanee Crankworx Unveils Red Boy Joyride Riders
KOKANEE CRANKWORX UNVEILS NEW INVITE FORMAT FOR RED BULL JOYRIDE AND TEVA BEST TRICK SHOWDOWN
Roster Determined Through Crankworx History, FMBA Rankings And Key Event Results
WHISTLER, BC May 17, 2011 – With a whopping $25,000 on the line for first place, Kokanee Crankworx will be ensuring the best of the best are on course for the inaugural Red Bull Joyride event July 23, 2011. Kokanee Crankworx’s slopestyle event has long been considered the most prestigious event of its kind in the world. A new partnership between Kokanee Crankworx and Red Bull will next level the competition with a complete course redesign and the biggest prize purse in freeride mountain biking.
“We have developed a new invitation format that will ensure the best athletes are here in Whistler to compete in Red Bull Joyride,” says Darren Kinnaird, Kokanee Crankworx General Manager. “Invitations have gone out to athletes based on their performance at previous Crankworx Slopestyles, and how they fared in the FMBA World Tour 2010.”
Here are the invited athletes so far with another ten athletes to be determined by July 4:
Brandon Semenuk
Cameron Zink
Mike Montgomery
Casey Groves
Greg Watts
Martin Soderstrom
Andreu Lacondeguy
Lance McDermott
Sam Dueck
Kelly McGarry
Yannick Granieri
Jack Fogelquist
Amir Kabbani
Darren Berrecloth
Sam Pilgrim
Red Bull Joyride
Roster Determined Through Crankworx History, FMBA Rankings And Key Event Results
WHISTLER, BC May 17, 2011 – With a whopping $25,000 on the line for first place, Kokanee Crankworx will be ensuring the best of the best are on course for the inaugural Red Bull Joyride event July 23, 2011. Kokanee Crankworx’s slopestyle event has long been considered the most prestigious event of its kind in the world. A new partnership between Kokanee Crankworx and Red Bull will next level the competition with a complete course redesign and the biggest prize purse in freeride mountain biking.
“We have developed a new invitation format that will ensure the best athletes are here in Whistler to compete in Red Bull Joyride,” says Darren Kinnaird, Kokanee Crankworx General Manager. “Invitations have gone out to athletes based on their performance at previous Crankworx Slopestyles, and how they fared in the FMBA World Tour 2010.”
Here are the invited athletes so far with another ten athletes to be determined by July 4:
Brandon Semenuk
Cameron Zink
Mike Montgomery
Casey Groves
Greg Watts
Martin Soderstrom
Andreu Lacondeguy
Lance McDermott
Sam Dueck
Kelly McGarry
Yannick Granieri
Jack Fogelquist
Amir Kabbani
Darren Berrecloth
Sam Pilgrim
Red Bull Joyride
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
2012 Commencal Supreme DH V3 Coming Soon
Look no further, for here you have a replica of the bike used by the Athertons this season. You get high-end equipment and a new generation frame. According to the riders themselves, it gives even greater confidence to face any obstacle, thanks to the increased rigidity and adaptability of the frame. All this means you’ll excel on any type of track.
If you plan on winning the DH World Cup this season, the weapon you need is right here.
2012 Commencal Supreme DH V3 Atherton Edition
If you plan on winning the DH World Cup this season, the weapon you need is right here.
2012 Commencal Supreme DH V3 Atherton Edition
Friday, May 6, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
3 Minute Gaps Trailer
"For two years the crew of 3 MINUTE GAPS have followed the world’s best mountain bike racers around the globe documenting them as they trained, prepared, rode, ate, traveled, raced, celebrated, commiserated, and made sacrifices simply because of the weight of ambition to be the fastest. There is no truer, more accurate and intimate depiction of the hallowed worlds of the very best World Cup rider's than 3 MINUTE GAPS.
Filmed in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, and every round of the 2009 and 2010 World Cup Series and World Championships.
Director Clay Porter has traveled the world capturing a story of triumph and struggle.
From multiple World Champions to future World Champions - including Gee Atherton, Sam Hill, Aaron Gwin, Sam Blenkinsop, Brendan Fairclough, Greg Minnaar, Andrew Neethling, Danny Hart, Matti Lehikoinen, Ben Reid, and Josh Bryceland - this film chronicles the new breed of racers who are re-shaping modern downhill racing, and indeed, riding.
This movie is more than a Post-It note stuck on a page of mountain bike history, it is a leather bound pop-up book printed on sheets of polished stone with a crystal ball for the contents. For years to come this movie will still be referenced in conversations and discussions about when riding was re-imagined.
- Seb Kemp"
3 Minute Gaps Official Trailer
Filmed in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, and every round of the 2009 and 2010 World Cup Series and World Championships.
Director Clay Porter has traveled the world capturing a story of triumph and struggle.
From multiple World Champions to future World Champions - including Gee Atherton, Sam Hill, Aaron Gwin, Sam Blenkinsop, Brendan Fairclough, Greg Minnaar, Andrew Neethling, Danny Hart, Matti Lehikoinen, Ben Reid, and Josh Bryceland - this film chronicles the new breed of racers who are re-shaping modern downhill racing, and indeed, riding.
This movie is more than a Post-It note stuck on a page of mountain bike history, it is a leather bound pop-up book printed on sheets of polished stone with a crystal ball for the contents. For years to come this movie will still be referenced in conversations and discussions about when riding was re-imagined.
- Seb Kemp"
3 Minute Gaps Official Trailer
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