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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, 2020

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, 2020

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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Posted on July 17, 2020July 16, 2020

In Focus : Zwift Indoor Training

Zwift is certainly not a replacement for riding your mountain bike outside and by no means is it anywhere near as much fun. In a time when many of us…

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Posted on July 16, 2020July 16, 2020

Video: Into the Gnar

With Yoann Barelli announcing his move away from racing, he has shifted his focus and has been producing some awesome content. This latest edit from Yoann shows just how sending…

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Posted on June 20, 2020June 20, 2020

Rider Review: Five Ten District Flats

If you are riding flat pedal shoes or you are looking for a pair of shoes to help you with your foot out, flat out style then no doubt you…

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Posted on June 16, 2020September 25, 2020

Tubeless Setup for Idiots

So you have decided to get out of the dark ages and throw away your pesky tubes in favour of a tubeless setup? Welcome to the 21st Century and welcome…

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Posted on April 30, 2020September 15, 2020

Rider Review: Fox DHX2

When it comes to gravity mountain biking there is one thing that has progressed arguably more than anything else in the last decade, suspension. The early years of mountain biking…

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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 February 26, 2020

Ride Location: St Helens, Tasmania

The tale of Tasmanian mountain biking hitting the world stage is one that has been told many times with the overwhelming success of Derby, a location that is known world…

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Posted on February 3, 2020

New Enduro Helmet Rules: what’s on our heads?

The 2020 race season sees the MTBA make some changes that will allow Australian Enduro riders to race without the need to don a full face helmet. Before you throw…

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