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One brand new Crankworx Downhill Race Track in Whistler, one jet-lagged Rob Warner and a local that goes by the name of Finn Iles. Fun times guaranteed! The Crankworx Festival Series has now wrapped up following the end of action at the last stop in Whistler, Canada. Whistler is nothing without the iconic Red Bull Joyride slopestyle competition.

Crankworx Whistler returned in 2023 as the ultimate celebration of all things mountain bike. The original. The biggest. The heart of it all. The defining celebration of mountain biking. Red Bull Joyride, the world’s pinnacle slopestyle mountain bike competition, took place once again in the mecca of mountain biking this summer.

Jai Hindley of Australia won the first mountain stage of the Tour de France after the cruel climb of the Col de Marie Blanque saw Adam Yates’s race leadership evaporate and then exposed the frailties of his UAE Emirates teammate, the former Tour champion, Tadej Pogacar. As Hindley, of Bora-Hansgrohe, rode alone over the climb and sped down into Laruns, to win the stage and take the maillot jaune of overall race leadership, the defending champion, Jonas Vingegaard, left Pogacar in his wake, 1km from the summit. It may yet prove a definitive moment in this year’s race. Hindley, riding his first Tour, seemed stunned by his solo success. “I didn’t really expect this when I rolled about of bed this morning,” the 27-year-old said. “I’ve been watching the Tour since I was six and never thought I’d find myself in the yellow jersey.”

Top 3 Runs from Valparaiso Cerro Abajo 2023. The steep streets of Valparaíso in Chile once again played host to Red Bull Valparaiso Cerro Abajo. Tomas Slavik took the win, his third, Valparaíso victory, from Colombian Juanfer Vélez. Slavik's winning time was 2m 16.815s, which was just under 1,5s faster than Vélez, who'd gone last down the course during finals as the fastest qualifier.

Full POV (point of view) run of the Megavalanche 2022. Megavalanche (nicknamed "Mega") is a enduro mountain bike race held annually at the Alpe d'Huez ski resort in the French Alps since 1995. The Alps event, being the more widely publicized and famous among downhill cycling enthusiasts, starts on the glaciated summit of Pic Blanc in Huez and descends to the valley bottom at Allemond, for a total of over 2,600 vertical meters (8530 feet) and a 20 km (12 miles) distance. The mass-start race is known for its fast speeds and winding turns over varying terrain, with hundreds of riders descending the mountain at once. Despite the inherent dangers, officials state that injuries are modest, and that the race is less dangerous than it may seem to outsiders.

Planning a bicycle trip the coming weekend? The weather forecast looks good enough for it if not already a little to hot. Most of all: watch out where you ride!

The fastest urban downhill riders at Red Bull Valparaíso Cerro Abajo 2022. Yet another nail-biting urban downhill through the streets of Valparaíso, Chile for the 18th anniversary of Red Bull Valparaíso Cerro Abajo. Follow urban downhill mountain bikers from all over the world through the narrow streets of the Chilean town of Valparaíso. The skills of the MTB riders will be tested on this urban track peppered with stairs, corners and concrete.

Mondraker is celebrating 20 years since its inception. Two decades of passion, of hard work, of desire. Of innovation, breakthroughs, frustration, determination, resolve and ultimately, pride. Our relentless drive comes from an unquenchable thirst to design the best handling mountain bikes possible; to develop bikes without compromise; to make bikes that make the difference. Bikes that win.

Valeo launches revolutionary e-bike motor. No more problems with the bike gears. The new e-bike motor from Valeo will be in stores this season. For the first time, circuit and motor are integrated in one housing.

In 2020, the French car supplier Valeo announced that they wanted to revolutionize the e-bike motor. So far, the engine and circuit have been separate components, even if they are controlled in combination by some suppliers. Valeo, on the other hand, integrates the gearbox and engine in a single body. Both can be optimally coordinated with each other. Above all, however, the high torque of the engine only acts on components that have been designed to withstand these forces.

A 7-speed gearbox was created together with Effigear. A gear change takes less than a tenth of a second. The rear wheel is driven by a maintenance-free carbon belt drive. The electric motor works with 78 volts and delivers a torque of 130 Nm.

2022 Giant Anthem XC - One of the first production Anthems to have been made and we have it here on Tech Tuesday to get into some of the features that differentiate the 2022 model from previous years. We look at the Fox Live Valve suspension, Flexpoint Pro linkage, dropper posts, and more! 

José Meiffret (Boulouris, France, 1913-1983) was a cyclist who set a world speed record by bicycle on July 16, 1962 in Freiburg, Germany: 204,73 km/h. The record, of course, was achieved by the slipstream of a motorized vehicle; in this case a Mercedes Benz 300 SL. José rolled on a bicycle that weighed 20 kg, moving a 130-tooth chainring/crankset and on wooden wheels to resist overheating.

Every trail has its own personality. The dirt, the grades, the features and flow - it’s never exactly the same. Some trails are rugged and raw, true to the landscapes and terrain they traverse. Others are lovingly crafted by human hands, carved into the earth for the specific purpose of being fun to ride. It’s this ever-changing experience and access to something wild that makes riding a trail bike so exhilarating. That thrill, that promise of nailing a new line - or riding an old familiar one you know by heart, but with a little more speed and style - is what drove the design of the all-new Trance X. Float through rock gardens, hit jumps, find the faster line. With quick-handling 27.5 wheels and adjustable frame geometry, the Trance X is a party on wheels and is perfectly-suited for riders like Matthew Sterling of the Giant Factory Off-Road Team. Here are his favorite things about the new bike.

The bike – completely reinvented: The Porsche eBike Sport conveys the unmistakable Porsche driving feeling on 2 wheels. The frame designed by Studio F. A. Porsche was perfectly balanced by the cooperation partner ROTWILD. This not only resulted in a high quality design object, but also an ideal companion for long and short everyday routes. The powerful SHIMANO EP8 motor with 85Nm and up to 15,5mph motor support allows for maximum acceleration with minimum pedalling resistance. Thanks to the brake and gear cable guiding integrated in the handlebars, the cockpit is reduced so that you always have the important stuff in view: The road. The Shimano colour display shows the speed, distance and battery range in real time. The LED bicycle lights elegantly embedded in the seat post and handlebars also provide optimal visibility at night. The e-bike experience is completed by perfectly coordinated technical components: Upside-down suspension fork from MAGURA and FOX dampers absorb every unpleasant impact.

The fastest way from A to B cross-country – the AMS ZERO99 sets the new standard for speed, comfort and agility. The lightest carbon full suspension frame we've ever built, its premium C:68X construction gives you the perfect combination of stiffness, low weight and ride-all-day comfort.

Don't let your bike hold you back. The Nuroad FE's generous tyre clearances, cyclocross-inspired handling and full equipment package give you the tools you need to ride wherever you want. Grippy, lightweight and comfortable 40mm folding tyres and the full carbon fork help you tackle even unmade roads with ease. And the luggage rack, full-length mudguards, kickstand and lighting kit mean you're ready for anything.

A hardtail is the can-do bike of mountain biking – and our new aluminium CMPT hardtails can do more than most. Crafted from aluminium and designed to offer the optimum balance of weight, strength and great handling. A lower top tube saves weight and improves handling, and features like an integrated brake and kickstand mount are all part of our legendary attention to detail. Trail riding was never more accessible.

Form and function combine perfectly in the Nuroad C:62 SL. Built to handle adventure in comfort and style, it's the lightweight carbon gravel bike you've been waiting for. Sram's slick, precise Force AXS 1x12 transmission serves up flawless wireless shifting. Matching Force hydraulic disc brakes give you the power you need to stop safely, laden or unladen. And Newmen Evolution carbon gravel-specific wheels bring rapid acceleration and unrivaled strength to the party. Where will it take you next?