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Early on the stage, it looked like their 2021 Cape Epic domination might be broken. The Computer Mania MTB duo of Cherie Redecker and Adelheid Morath burst into life right from the start. Seemingly startled by the early pace-setters, Salusmed responded, as did the overall leaders NinetyOne-songo-Specialized. The three teams formed the lead bunch, with Luthi and De Groot looking in great form.
Absa Cape Epic Press Release: Sina Frei and Laura Stigger (NinetyOne-songo-Specialized) won Stage 3 of the Absa Cape Epic in Tulbagh today, continuing their commanding march towards overall glory. They won everything Stage 3 could throw at them – the Dimension Data Hotspot Sprint on Tulbagh’s 300-year-old Church Street, the race to the top […]
Unfortunately, disaster struck soon after when the freeride icon hit the next step-down jump on the desert track. A mistaken landing on a backflip sent Van Steenbergen crashing over the handlebars. After on-site medical staff provided immediate assistance, doctors at a local hospital diagnosed several fractures.
Riding comfortably, with great control and composure throughout, the first-timers cruised home in 4:34:52 – nearly five minutes ahead of second-placed finishers Ariane Luthi and Robyn de Groot (Salusmed).
Press Release After a pandemic-enforced hiatus, the Absa Cape Epic, widely regarded as the world’s premier mountain bike stage race, returned to action in fine style in Cape Town today with the 20km Prologue ahead of seven days of marathon mountain biking. The Mother City didn’t quite get the memo that the show was back […]
Mud-splattered by the finish, the pair were delighted with their efforts. “It was really tough out there today thanks to the weather, but we are used to those conditions from some of our recent XCO rides, so we handled it well,” said Stigger.
PRESS RELEASE FROM RED BULL (Brandon Semenuk performed this backflip-tailwhip in his winning run. Photo by Long Nguyen/Red Bull Content Pool) Brandon Semenuk made Red Bull Rampage history on Friday when he edged out three-time champion Kurt Sorge to claim his fourth title and become the first to win back-to-back Rampages, as fans and […]
(Danny MacAskill has his trials skills mastered.) Back in the Summer of 2021, with news of their first Drop and Roll shows in two years on the horizon, Danny MacAskill and Duncan Shaw decided to dust off the tour bus, load up the trials bikes and head out for a couple of days. The two […]
(Emil Johansson took home $25,000 for his Slopestyle win. Photo by Clint Trahan.) SILVERSTAR MOUNTAIN RESORT, BC, October 2, 2021 — On August 17, 2019, Emil Johansson won his first Slopestyle competition at Crankworx. Two years and four Slopestyle World Championship competitions later, he hasn’t stopped. His win Saturday in the Title Slopestyle presented […]
Luke’s words: Danny Manning and I spent a few days at Mt Bachelor hanging out, getting clips in between laps, and enjoying the unreal hero dirt and conditions we were given at the park. Being a free rider isn’t all about speed through the bike park, but more focused on riding the park in a […]
The 12th running of Mt7 Psychosis saw a mix of 25 riders, who’ve come from all over the world to compete in Crankworx B.C., come together to take a crack at the 1200 vertical meters and 7.3 kilometers of steep, rough, and rocky singletrack (and infamous hike-a-bike section).
SUN PEAKS RESORT, BC, September 23, 2021 — The new Dual Slalom track in Sun Peaks has now officially been christened. Its first champs have been crowned and the first drops of champagne have graced its finish corral (kidding, instead of champagne it was Whistler Brewing Trailforks ale, and everyone opted to save it to enjoy […]
(America’s Christopher Blevins celebrates his win of the final World Cup XC race of the year, Sunday at Snowshoe, West Virginia. Photo by Bartek Wolinski/Red Bull Content Pool) Evie Richards continued her run of scintillating form to double up in Snowshoe and add the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup XCO win to her Friday […]
Here are the Elite Men’s downhill results for Saturday in West Virginia, the last World Cup downhill race of the year: Final Year-End Point Standings
Most notably, the event will not have spectators, and access to race villages, water points, and other official areas will be strictly controlled. All participants and event staff must present a negative Covid-19 test before the start of the race and submit to a further antigen test during the event as an added screening measure. Whilst not a prerequisite to participate in the Absa Cape Epic, we do encourage all participants to be vaccinated. Further Covid-19 mitigation plans are in place and will be enforced.
The opening round of the 2021 EWS-E season saw a diverse mix of racers take to a huge course that encompassed three loops, nine stages, and 60km of racing in a single day. On the start line were bonafide legends of the sport alongside a smattering of Enduro World Series regulars and the new breed of e-bike specialists.
Rider: Eliott Lapotre Photographer: Paul Fisson So you’ve accepted that with Prime 9 you can get the range of a 12-speed in a 9-speed package. And with that you’ll enjoy a simpler and more trouble free experience. But, now you’re wondering about performance? Let’s dive into how Box can also deliver a high performing drivetrain, and […]
South Africa’s Greg Minnaar made history today by winning his fourth World Championship downhill title.
The Durango-born Blevins wins the first individual Elite Men’s Title of the 2021 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Val di Sole, Italy.
Georgia Astle dropping in to the Mt7 Psychosis race in Golden, B.C. in 2020. Photo: Chris Pilling WHISTLER, BC, August 18, 2021 — 10 days in British Columbia, September 22 to October 2. Three stops. Nine races and contests. Five live broadcasts on Red Bull TV. What’s left to share? Oh yeah, who’s coming […]
The rain kept coming and the elite men had to deal with a track that was unrelenting in its unpredictability.
The Instinct received a complete and crazy update for 2021 following the redesigned Altitude, an enduro race rig, we tested earlier this year
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The timed downhill qualifiers were held Thursday in preparation for the first of the two World Cup downhill races to be held this weekend in Maribor, Slovenia. The first race will be Friday. The second race will be Sunday. Australia’s Tracy Hannah was the fastest qualifier among the women, while Great Britain’s Reece Wilson, who […]
Stylish rider repeats 2018 result, just hours after securing second place in Crankworx Innsbruck Slopestyle
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