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Tag: mountainbiking

Posted on July 3, 2022July 3, 2022

EWS-E Valberg 2022 | Pro Stage Results & highlights

The first stage of this massive EWS-E race in the French Alps took racers to the famous ‘Grey Earth’ zone. Surprisingly grippy and absolutely flat out, the terrain provided the…

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Posted on June 27, 2022June 27, 2022

EWS Val Di Fassa Trentino | Final Results & Highlights

The dolomites provided the perfect back drop for what was another epic Enduro World Series event for 2022. The third round of the season saw riders battle it out on…

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Posted on June 18, 2022June 20, 2022

Crankworx Innsbruck 2022 | Slopestyle Results & Replay

It was probably the most intense slopestyle event in the history of the sport, an event where a double back flip was overshadowed by greater things. An event where every…

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Posted on June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

EWS Petzen-Jamnica | Shakedown Highlights

Round two of the 2022 Enduro World Series will see riders tackle trails in both Austria and Slovenia. The series heads to Petzen Jamnica for the second time with beautiful,…

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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 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 August 25, 2020May 1, 2022

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 January 13, 2020January 14, 2020

Coil Versus Air: The Great Debate

The move from coil to air shocks was a swift one when it came to light-weight cross country riding and the needs to shed grams, but with the emergence of…

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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 September 9, 2019September 12, 2019

Organic Versus Sintered Pads: Which ones are best for you?

Most riders will tell you that one of the most important components on their bike are the brakes. We all have differing tastes in brakes, some like modulation, others like…

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Posted on August 26, 2019

Rider Review: Afton Vectal Clipless Shoes

When it comes to contact points, shoes are one of the most integral parts of our kit. We all have different sized feet, different riding styles and generally will run…

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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 June 21, 2019August 19, 2019

Video of The Week: Greg Callaghan On Track

After 4 seasons of On Track with Curtis Keene, Red Bull have passed the torch and Irish pinner Greg Callaghan has taken up the flame. The first episode of the…

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Posted on June 10, 2019

Video of The Week: The Privateer

If you missed ‘The Privateer’ last year then you were missing out, an awesome view into what it takes to become a pro rider in the EWS and the difficulties…

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Posted on May 23, 2019June 21, 2019

Ride Location: Tamrookum Creek MTB Park

Emerging last year out of the rocky hills of Tamrookum Creek, Tamrookum Creek MTB Park is a welcome addition to the 2019 Enduro and DH race calendar. The hand-built technical…

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Posted on May 20, 2019May 20, 2019

Entries Open: Tamrookum Enduro

Entries are open for round 3 of the Queensland Enduro Series at Tamrookum MTB Park. A privately owned ride location, Tamrookum is home to some of the most technical, hand-built…

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Posted on April 29, 2019

Queensland Enduro Series: Toowoomba Entries Open

After a cracking weekend’s race at Garapine for the opening round of the Queensland Enduro Series, we turn our eyes to the next round and the rocky trails of Toowoomba.…

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Posted on April 25, 2019September 15, 2020

WTB Silverado Saddle: Rider Review

When it comes to contact points there are a few spots to consider but arguably none more important than a saddle. It’s where you whack you butt on those long…

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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 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 15, 2019March 22, 2019

Video of The Week: Dusted

What happens when Sam Hill and Killian Bron team up and hit the West Australian trails? Dusted. This killer edit shows just how fast these two pinners are in the…

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Posted on March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

Ride Location: Kooralbyn

Kooralbyn mountain biking trails closed in 2008 when the Ramada Resort closed at the same location. Despite being a fixture in the Queensland mountain biking scene and once a training…

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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 2, 2019

Round 1 Garapine Enduro: Entries Open

Round 1 of the Queensland Enduro Series is being held at Garapine on 28 April and looks set to be a great way to open the season. Entries are now…

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Posted on February 17, 2019February 25, 2019

Urban DH: Red Bull Valparaíso Cerro Abajo

Downhill mountain biking takes to the streets of Chile with this year’s Red Bull Valparaiso Cerro Abajo Urban Downhill. A blockbuster event that has riders race down the streets of…

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Posted on February 8, 2019

Cushcore: Long Term Review

There was a time when you were fearful of running carbon rims in gnarly terrain, when you couldn’t finish a race run due to a flat tire and when the…

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Posted on January 27, 2019January 27, 2019

A New world: 2019 UCI World Cup Shake Up

The off-season has certainly led to some blockbuster line-up changes with some big team shake ups making 2019 look like a new world in racing. This year will see the…

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Posted on January 22, 2019February 2, 2019

Queensland State Championships- Garapine 2019

2019 is shaping up to be an epic race year within the Gravity Enduro scene in Queensland. With a State-Wide series, the Scenic rim series, National cup and club events;…

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