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Tag: Downhill Mountainbiking

Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022

Rider Review | Hutchison Griffus Tyres

Rubber is the meat in the sandwich when it comes to going fast on mountain bikes, particularly when the trail points downward. It’s one of the most crucial aspects of…

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Posted on June 23, 2022

Brandon Semenuk | Better Late

Brandon Semenuk’s latest edit has hit the internet and it has blown us all away. The man that can seemingly do no wrong has brought us his latest work… ‘Better…

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Posted on October 5, 2021November 16, 2021

Maxxis Assegai Review – Is this the Best Front Tire for Enduro?

The battle for the best Enduro front tire has begun and the first tire on the testing block is Maxxis’ offering the Assegai – a tire that is relatively young…

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Posted on September 2, 2021September 2, 2021

UCI DH World Cup Lenzerheide Live Broadcast Times

After world champs last weekend the top downhill riders in the world don’t have a minute of rest as they head to Lenzerheide, Switzerland for the next round of the…

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Posted on August 31, 2021

Race Report: Queensland DH State Championships

The 2021 Queensland Downhill Mountain Bike State Championships went down at Kandanga on the weekend at the Trailblazin Bros property on a reworked track. Just over 100 riders battled it…

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Posted on May 20, 2021

Video: SEQDH Boomerang Farm

The weekend’s downhill race at Boomerang Farm was a cracking event and if you haven’t had a chance to wrap your eyes around this edit by SMPL Media Group, then…

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Posted on May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

May Race Calendar: QLD Enduro and DH Races

We are heading right into the peak period for gravity mountain bike racing in Queensland, it’s time to get a little sendy and work out what races you’re going to…

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Posted on April 9, 2021April 8, 2021

Podcast: Sam Hill – The Inside Line

If there is one man that is worth a listen in Australian Mountain Biking then it is the man himself, Sam Hill. With over 15 World Cup wins, 5 DH…

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Posted on December 8, 2020

Video: Boomerang Farm Xmas Jam DH Race

Start the week with some goodness from the Boomerang Farm Bike Park Xmas Jam and Sam X Herbert. This RAW edit of the Xmas Jam DH Race on ‘Rodney’s Run’…

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Posted on November 2, 2020

Video: Lousa DH World Cup

The Lousa UCI DH World Cup double-header is done and dusted and what an epic race event it was. The top riders in the world rounded out the modified season…

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Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020

Downhill World Championships 2020

2020 has been a year of disappointment in many aspects of life and not withstanding that is the lack of World Cup Downhill racing that has taken place. Unfortunately the…

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Posted on April 9, 2020April 8, 2020

Bro Bike NZ: Brake Pad Review

Brakes are very important, that is a fact. The faster you go the more you rely on your brakes to work consistently each and every time. Some riders swear by…

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Posted on December 3, 2019December 3, 2019

Review: Hostile Handwear Gloves

When it comes to contact points, our hands are arguably the most important parts contacting our bike. As such it’s important to make sure we have our hands covered for…

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Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019

In Focus: Frank’d MTB Apparel

When it comes to mountain bike apparel there’s a few boxes to tick before we go ahead and say we are happy with the kit we ride in. The blistering…

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Posted on August 22, 2019September 12, 2019

Rider Review: GoPro Hero 7 Black

As mountain bikers we love to relive our times on the trail, to check out that epic session or see that awesome jump; that’s why we fell in love with…

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Posted on July 18, 2019August 19, 2019

Megavalanche 2019: Videos of the Week

Megavalanche 2019 was another cracking race full of carnage, ice, snow and no shortage of stoke. Riders from around the globe took to the slippery, snow covered mountains of Alpe…

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Posted on June 25, 2019August 19, 2019

Race Report: Kooralbyn DH

Round three of the SEQDH series hosted at Kooralbyn has been and gone along with another epic race weekend. It’s been a long time since DH bikes graced the trails…

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Posted on June 5, 2019September 15, 2020

Long Term Review: ODI Elite Pro Grips

When it comes to contact points most riders have differing tastes and opinions, grips are no different. We took a good, hard look at ODI’s Elite Pro grips with 8…

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Posted on May 27, 2019

Race Report: Boomerang Farm DH

Round 2 of the SEQDH series headed to Boomerang Farm on the weekend for some gravity-fed dusty goodness. Known for it’s free ride lines and epic jumps, Boomerang Farm delivered…

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Posted on May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

SEQDH Round 2: Boomerang Farm Entries Open

With less than 3 weeks remaining until the second round of the SEQDH season, pedals are spinning and itchy feet are getting ready to hit the dirt at Boomerang Farm.…

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Posted on April 21, 2019April 24, 2019

Video of The Week: Vanzacs – Don’t Get a Job

How would you like to spend every summer shredding the trails around Queenstown, New Zealand all day every day? Well the Vanzacs crew are doing exactly that and this awesome…

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Posted on April 16, 2019April 16, 2019

SEQDH Canungra: Race Report

The South East Queensland Downhill season kicked off in a big way on the weekend with Straight to Hell Inc hosting a blockbuster event. Weather couldn’t have been clearer and…

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Posted on April 11, 2019April 24, 2019

Key to Progression: Goal Setting

As mountain bikers we are always keen to progress, keen to improve our skill set, challenge ourselves and hit gnarlier trails. How do we keep moving forward and how do…

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Posted on April 11, 2019April 25, 2019

Photo Competition: Brakes Wide Open

Brakes Wide Open is running a photo competition for this month and we are chasing the raddest, maddest and most epic mountain bike shots you can muster. It’s all about…

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Posted on March 30, 2019April 25, 2019

SEQDH – Entries Open

South East Queensland Downhill has opened entries for the race season and all races are now able to be entered. It’s been a long wait but SEQDH have been busy…

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Posted on March 19, 2019March 30, 2019

Crankworx Rotorua: Your Essential guide

With Crankworx only hours away from kicking off in New Zealand, we thought it only fair that we give you an essential guide to all things Crankworx Rotorua. With so…

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Posted on March 9, 2019March 28, 2019

Rider Review: Reckless Race Concept Response Pants

Downhill can be a dangerous sport and it’s important to not only stay safe but to look damn good doing it. We took a closer look at Reckless Race Concepts…

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Posted on March 5, 2019

Hennessy Cup Round 2: Entries Open

Entries are open for the second round of the Hennessy Cup at Beerburrum. It should be an awesome event with over 80 racers in the first round. Get your entry…

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Posted on March 4, 2019March 15, 2019

Video of The Week: Mesa

Featuring Tom Van Steenbergen and Ethan Nell this killer edit is a great way to warm up your mind for the weekend shred!

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Posted on February 25, 2019February 25, 2019

Tamrookum Creek Enduro Festival Announced

The Gravity Race scene this year was looking on point, now it’s about to get a whole lot better with the announcement of the Tamrookum Enduro Festival brought to you…

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