I had the opportunity to spend a day at Highland Mountain Bike Park in New Hampshire riding the Trek Session 88.
My first impression was that it’s a very light bike for being a full on downhill rig. I ran SRAM x.0 shifters, Elixer brakes and Bontrager tires front and back.
When I first got on it, I [...]
A new event (or series of events) is happening this year. They call it the “Freeride Mountain Bike World Tour“. Or just FMB World Tour. It’s organized by a new organization called the Freeride Mountain Bike Association (FMBA). It’s board members include pro riders like Aaron Chase and Darren Berrecloth as well as organizers of [...]
Recently a huge step forward in the world of urban bike parks has taken place. We all know of the Seattle I-5 Colonnade out in Washington. Colorado now wants in on this action. On May 10th, phase 1 construction on the new Valmont Bike Park in Boulder, CO began. This $4.1 [...]
I can’t even comprehend everything I just saw. I had to watch some things over a couple times to realize what was going on! Insane.
So now that winter is upon us in full force, I thought I’d post up some winter races I thought were a little different.
1-Sappee Bike Challenge
This took place last winter in Finland. It looks like a perfectly normal bike comp, but on snow.
2- BMX Ice Cross
Took place on Dec. 28th in Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada. [...]
Santa’s a little low on funds this year, so this is how he’s rollin’ now. See you all next year. I’m headed to Texass to hopefully get some time in on dry dirt. -Shannon
Came across this guys site, defgrip.net, and loved the photos but what made it even better was the little story that comes with each picture. http://blog.defgrip.net/2009/11/empire-bmx-in-colorado/ Definitely check out the rest of the site because there is sure to be tons more awesome albums like this one.
Saw this on Thrashbike’s blog. Although it’s not cool to jack their post, this is too cool not to share.
Christopher Vanderyajt killing it
Heres something that No Brakes Chris or as you may know him Christopher Vanderyajt has put together with some photos that hes been taking. Chris if you don’t know him is a weird [...]
I was cruzin’ through the KSFR forum and saw that Dirty put together a new promo vid. It’s got some old and some new video and some really stupid drops. Check it out.
Kirt Voreis must have the best garage ever. Looks like a stellar place to ride when it’s crappy outside. So whose going to take the plunge and build this in their garage?
Kirt Voreis’ New Garage Line - More Mountain Bike Videos
