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“SLAY LA”—VIDEO

Check out this video of the wildest urban freeriding in and around Los Angeles

Join Brian Lopes, Troy Lee, Hans Rey and a bunch of other urban freeriders as they take on the wild riding in and around Los Angeles.
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CRANKWORX SUMMER SERIES CANADA RETURNS FOR 2024

The series will take place at three locations, including one in eastern Canada

The series presents three multi-day festivals across Canada, showcasing some of the best mountain biking destinations, uniting local talent and international riders.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: WE TEST THE GATES CARBON BELT-DRIVE SYSTEM

Here's a bike review from 2013 where we tested a Gates belt-drive system

We have a long-running love affair with the Redline MonoCogs, and why not? When we first tested one over 12 years ago, the 26-inch-wheeled, chromoly-framed, rigid single-speed sold for $415 (it has jumped all the way to $650…
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LIVE TIMING OF THE FORT WILLIAM DOWNHILL WORLD CUP TRAINING

The British riders started out looking like they could be the fastest this weekend

The top pro men are doing their timed training runs at Fort William today. The British riders started out looking like they could be the fastest riders this weekend, but that would change before the practice session ended. Click here…
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USA TAKES A DOMINANT ROLE IN THE WORLD CUP POINTS BATTLES FOR 2024

America looks like it will have the maximum number of riders in the Olympics this year

Christopher Blevins won the first round of the 2024 World Cup series, which took place in Mairiporā, Brazil. (Photo courtesy of WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series) NEWS RELEASE When you think of cross-country mountain biking…
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DON’T JUDGE A TRAIL BY ITS RATING

There’s always more than meets the eye

Trail management groups and bike parks can rate a trail for a multitude of reasons, and that rating usually doesn’t capture all the nuances and optional features that go into the trail and riding experience.
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ELITE WOMEN’S XCO HIGHLIGHTS FROM ARAXÁ, BRAZIL

Round 2 of the 2024 UCI World Cup series

Watch America's Haley Batten put in the cross-country mountain bike race of her life. This race will probably make her one of the favorites going into the Olympics in July. If you didn't see the live broadcast, be sure to watch it now. This…
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PREMIUM AND LIMITED: INTRODUCING THE NEW HUSQVARNA MOUNTAIN CROSS MC4 ROCKSTAR EDITION

Breaking cover at the Sea Otter Classic in California, the popular Husqvarna MC4 receives an exclusive Rockstar Edition colourway in limited release

Our long-time friend and former colleague Zapata Espinoza tells us that Husqvarna is announcing its new Mountain Cross e-bike at the Sea Otter festival in California, this week. Here's the official release, along with some photos of the…
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AMERICANS DOMINATE FIRST XCO WORLD CUP OF 2024

Mairiporã, Brazil

USA's Christopher Blevins Wins Elite Men's XCO Race; USA's Riley Amos Wins U-23 Men's Races; Four USA Women Finish in the Top Ten in Elite XCO Race (Story and photos courtesy of WHOOP World Cup) 2024 UCI CROSS-COUNTRY OLYMPIC WORLD CUP…
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THE CRANKWORX SLOPESTYLE STRIKE IS OVER

The show will go on.

The Freeride Mountain Bike Association (FMBA) and Crankworx have reached an agreement with the male athletes, allowing the men’s Slopestyle World Championship to take place as planned for the remaining 2024 FMB World Tour Season.
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VIDEO: SURFING BROWN POW IN CHILE

Riding the Intense Tracer in one of the world's most beautiful areas

Upon arrival, he was struck by the sight of towering mountains composed of brown dirt cascading into the ocean.
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CANFIELD BIKES MOVES TO PONCHA SPRINGS, COLORADO

New location offers larger warehouse and connected office space for 25-year-old bike company

“We’re surrounded by breathtaking mountains, fantastic trails and an amazing community of mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiasts,” says Lance. “I’m really excited for our company’s next chapter here and what the future holds.”
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CRANKWORX ROTORUA RECAP, COURTESY OF MAXXIS

A look back at some of the action that took place last week

Rotorua, New Zealand is the perfect spot to kick off the new year, and racers from across the globe flocked to this mountain bike paradise to get in on the action.
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