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Posted on April 15, 2021

Video: Blacking Out – Is This Brisbane’s Best Sanctioned Trail?

The new trails at the Eastern Escarpment at West Mt Cotton Road have certainly had a wave of traffic and enthusiasm, rightly so it would seem as Trailworx opened up…

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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 April 8, 2021

Video: The Slate Line

If you haven’t wrapped your eyes around it yet then do yourself a favour and sit down, grab a beer and watch Gee Atherton slap the crap out of some…

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Posted on April 2, 2021April 2, 2021

Podcast: Moving the Needle – Dean Lucas

This week’s podcast of the week goes out to the ‘Moving the Needle’ Podcast with Andrew Neethling. He sits down with Aussie Dean Lucas and chats all things mountain bike…

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Posted on March 30, 2021

Video: West Mt Cotton’s New Trails

West Mt Cotton has some new trails and there’s more to come with further trail building still being undertaken by Trailworx. We headed out for a look at the trails…

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Posted on March 24, 2021

Race Report: Garapine – Queensland Enduro Series

Round 1 of the Queensland Enduro Series went down at Garapine on the weekend in some of the most trying conditions ever raced in South East Queensland. Grip was a…

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Posted on March 18, 2021March 24, 2021

2021 DH & XCO National Championships

The 2021 Cross Country and Downhill Mountain biking National Championships headed to Maydena Bike Park in Tasmania on the weekend just gone and what an event it was. For the…

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Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

Ride Review: Sensus Grips ‘DISISDABOSS’

When it comes to riding bikes many of us ride them very differently, some like to ride fast, some like to ride stylishly, some like to boost jumps and some…

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Posted on December 20, 2020December 19, 2020

Podcast: Ask Sven – The Inside Line

Sven Martin needs no introduction when it comes to the world of World Cup DH Mountain Biking or mountain biking in general. The world renowned photographer is one of the…

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Posted on December 3, 2020February 8, 2021

First Look: Shotgun MTB Tow Rope and Hip Pack

The team at Kids Ride Shotgun have been at it again and have just launched a new range of products aimed at the mountain biking family, the Shotgun Tow Rope…

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Posted on November 24, 2020

Video: Colour Blind – Maydena Bike Park

With the borders open and flights available there has been no better reason to pack up your bike and hit the trails in Tasmania. The team at Maydena Bike Park…

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Posted on November 19, 2020February 8, 2021

Review: Kid Ride Shotgun MTB Seat

As a mountain biking parent there is nothing you would love more than to immerse your child in the wonderful would of mountain biking as soon as you possibly can.…

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Posted on November 17, 2020

Race Report: Garapine, Queensland Enduro Series

Round 5 of the modified Queensland Enduro Series went down on the weekend at Garapine, the home of enduro in Australia. White Lightning Events were back in full at full…

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Posted on November 4, 2020

Video: 30 Years if Thredbo – The 90s

30 years of mountain biking at Thredbo, one of Australia’s most well known ski fields and home to the annual Cannonball festival. Why not celebrate 30 years? The guys and…

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Posted on October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

Race Report: Kandanga Enduro

Round 3 of the modified Queensland Enduro Series headed out to Kandanga on the weekend and it was the first ever Enduro race to be held at the private facility.…

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Posted on September 30, 2020September 30, 2020

Scenic Rim Enduro Series: Kooralbyn Race Report

Round 2 of the Scenic Rim Enduro Series went off on the weekend with relatively cool and sunny conditions at Kooralbyn Valley Mtb Park. The growing trail network played host…

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Posted on September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

Rider Review: Demon Enduro Knee Pads

When it comes to knee pads there are a number of available choices and each has its pros and cons. We have been running the Demon Hyper knee pads for…

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Posted on August 27, 2020September 15, 2020

Ride Location: Tewantin

Nestled amongst the lush fern forests of the Sunshine Coast and a stone’s throw from the sun-soaked beaches of Noosa, Tewantin is a perfect location to put some rubber on…

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Posted on August 25, 2020August 25, 2020

Race Report: Fox Super Flow Ipswich

The weekend saw the second round of the 2020 Queensland Fox Super Flow Series by Rocky Trail Entertainment take place at Castle Hill, Ipswich. Situated in Blackstone just to the…

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Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020

Video: Cam McCaul Riding Mt Bachelor

If you watch any form of freeride, slopestyle or any of the Crankworx events then you know who Cam McCaul is. One of the legends of freeride and probably one…

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