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Tag: motivation

Posted on February 1, 2021

Video: Neko Mulally – RAW

World Cup racer Neko Mulally has continued to bring us some cool YouTube edits over the off season and ‘Rut Stuff – RAW’ is no different. Another awesome motivation edit…

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Posted on January 17, 2019January 31, 2019

Video of the Week: William Robert Shreddit

This week’s video of the week comes from Commencal rider William Robert, a man that can certainly handle a bike and is making a name for himself as a freerider.…

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Posted on January 3, 2019January 27, 2019

New Dawn: Riding the Life We Love

As the sun sets on another year and the dawn of a new era begins, one can’t help but look back and reflect on the wonders of the year just…

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Posted on December 20, 2018December 28, 2018

Video of the Week: Going “All In” featuring Rob Welch

Known for his ability to throw a bike around a skate park and on the street, Rob Welch made the move to the big bike a couple of years ago…

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Posted on December 12, 2018December 20, 2018

Video of the Week: Hans Rey’s TransAngeles Urban MTB Adventure

This weeks video of the day comes from the legendary Han Rey This epic Urban adventure sees Hans Rey traversing Los Angeles and the surrounding mountains on both mountain bikes…

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Posted on December 6, 2018December 12, 2018

Video of the Week: Brandon Semenuk

When it comes to explosive style with an effortless manner in a boundary pushing environment, you can’t go any further than Brandon Semenuk. Progressing the discipline of slopestyle mountain biking…

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Posted on November 5, 2018November 8, 2018

Nutrition : Fueling the Beast within

As athletes we strive to be the bet we can be. For some of us that is just the social Saturday ripper and for others it is the podium conquering…

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Posted on October 23, 2018May 12, 2019

2019 Queensland Enduro Series : The Future Looks Bright

2018 saw the changing of the guard for the SEQ Qld Enduro series with promoters EMS Enduro handing the reigns over to the local clubs. This saw a few hiccups…

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Posted on October 17, 2018October 17, 2018

EMS Enduro Shimano Australian Tour : Round 1

The stage was set for the opening round of the EMS Enduro Shimano Australian tour at Nerang, on sunny Queensland’s Gold Coast. With riders flying in from all over the…

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Posted on October 5, 2018October 5, 2018

2019 MTBA National Cup

The MTBA National series has been a sinking ship for some time and was fraught with issues and logistical nightmares primarily due to the sheer size of our great nation.…

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Posted on October 3, 2018October 3, 2018

MTB Motivation: Staying focused on the trail ahead.

If I am honest, I would certainly say that if I could ride everyday and get paid for it, worry free and in perfect conditions….I would. Unfortunately the reality of…

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Posted on October 2, 2018October 2, 2018

In Focus : Diall’d Industries

In the modern mountain biking world it’s not only important to rail corners, pin it down chutes and send big gaps; but it is important to look good doing it.…

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Posted on September 21, 2018September 21, 2018

EMS Shimano Australian Tour

With most of the individual State series’ wrapping up in Australia, it’s time to turn our eyes to the next chapter of the racing calendar. The EMS Shimano Australian Tour…

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Posted on September 18, 2018September 24, 2018

The Modern Mountain Bike – Which bike is right for me?

With the constant evolution of the mountain bike and the increased capability of these sleds to hit even the gnarliest terrain without skipping a beat, the every day rider is…

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Posted on July 17, 2018July 17, 2018

Gravity Enduro National Round 1 – Toowoomba

As the sun rose over the horizon and the clear blue skies of Toowoomba open up, many a budding mountain bike racer open their eyes. The crisp winter morning temperatures…

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Posted on June 26, 2018June 26, 2018

Garapine – Home of Gravity Enduro

Nestled in the rural pastures surrounding Gympie, Garapine sits atop of the hillside and plays host to some of the best trails in the region. Locally owned and operated, Garapine…

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Posted on April 11, 2018November 19, 2018

NV Gravity Park – First Look

When it comes to mountain biking, there’s a few integral ingredients required to make an amazing mountain biking destination; gravity, nature and dirt quality. Soon to be open to the…

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Posted on March 1, 2018August 28, 2019

Rider Review – Bell Super 3R MIPS

When we hit the trails it’s important that we protect our melon with the best possible lid that we can, to house our soggy brains and keep us from becoming…

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Posted on February 25, 2018February 25, 2018

Queenstown – Where the trail ends

As you fly into Queenstown it becomes abundantly clear how mountainous and beautiful the terrain is, how epic the views are and how picturesque a location it truly is. Mountains…

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Posted on February 4, 2018February 5, 2018

If the horse bucks, get straight back on it

I don’t know any mountain bikers that haven’t gone over the bars or crashed out pretty hard, after all its a part of progression and living the mountain bike life.…

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