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Team Yeti/Fox Ep. 2: Hard is The Way [HD]

November 2nd, 2011 · No Comments

Let’s check back in with our friends from Yeti for episode 2.

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Tags: Downhill · Mountain biking · Racing · Video · World Cup

Team Yeti/Fox Ep. 1: A Season Begins [HD]

October 29th, 2011 · No Comments

The season may be over but we can still look back at a great 2011.

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Tags: Downhill · Mountain biking · Video · World Cup

Changes announced to UCI MTB World Cups

October 6th, 2011 · 1 Comment

The world governing body for cycling has announced changes to the format for mountain bike World Cups with the elimination of 4 Cross and in the introduction of short track cross country eliminator (XCE) racing to the calendar.  Enduro racing is also to be added to the calendar as official events under the title Gravity [...]

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Tags: Cross country · Downhill · General commentary · Mountain biking · Racing · World Champs · World Cup

The Atherton Project series 3 Ep.9

September 24th, 2011 · No Comments

The penultimate episode for 2011 sees the Athertons riding at the World Cup in Val di Sole before Dan has a go at Enduro.

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Tags: Downhill · Mountain biking · Racing · Video · World Cup

Trek World racing - In Pursuit

September 3rd, 2011 · No Comments

First up the Downhillers who have enjoyed a fantastic season for Aaron Gwin and Tracy Moseley.

Next it is over to the cross country boys to complete the World Cup season in advance of the World Champs.

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Tags: Cross country · Downhill · Racing · Video · World Cup

The Atherton Project S03 Ep07

August 27th, 2011 · No Comments

Gee and Dan judge the Miss Trail Bunny bikini contest in Whistler and the mechanics have to show their merit and attempt a terrifying backflip but before that, it’s strictly business as the Atherton’s try and grab some points and continue with round five of the World Cup in Windham.

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Tags: Downhill · Mountain biking · Racing · Video · World Cup

Giant Factory DH Team at World Cup 7

August 25th, 2011 · No Comments

A little video diary from the Giant Factory DH team at the final round of the World Cup in Val di Sole,Italy, one of the gnarliest courses on the circuit.

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Tags: Downhill · Racing · Video · World Cup

Mel Spath & Cait Elliott at the final 2 World Cups

August 23rd, 2011 · No Comments

Mel Spath and Cait Elliott recently competed in the final 2 rounds of the World Cup series. First up was Nove Mesto in the Czech Republic, set in a forested area of pretty rolling hills, the race was based around a biathlon stadium which created a great arena and starting area. The course was very [...]

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Tags: Cross country · Mountain biking · Racing · World Cup

The Atherton Project Series 3 Ep. 6

August 13th, 2011 · No Comments

Back on the road with the Athertons as they head to Mont St.Anne for a World Cup. Then it’s on to Windham in New York for the 4th July and the next round of the World Cup - not before taking part in some watersports and yet more fireworks…

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Tags: Downhill · Racing · Video · World Cup

The Atherton Project Series 3 Episode 5

July 29th, 2011 · No Comments

More from the Athertons who are chilling in Italy between World Cup rounds.

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Tags: Downhill · Mountain biking · Video · World Cup

Aaron Gwin’s World Cup winning carbon Trek Session

July 28th, 2011 · No Comments

The standout racer of 2011, Aaron gwin talks about his new carbon Trek Session downhill bike.

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Tags: Downhill · Mountain biking · Tech · Video · World Cup

How to be a privateer DH rider - Bernard Kerr

July 26th, 2011 · No Comments

Bluegrass Combat Ready series episode #02: Bernard Kerr from Bluegrass Board on Vimeo.
If you think DH World Cup riders have an exciting, glamorous life, then perhaps you should think again. Being a professional MTB rider is a rigorous and dangerous job that can keep a young lad on a shoestring budget very busy. No massage [...]

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Tags: Downhill · Mountain biking · Video · World Cup

Trek In Pursuit - Windham

July 20th, 2011 · No Comments

The Trek World Racing team are off to Windham in the US for the World Cup.

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Tags: Cross country · Mountain biking · Racing · Video · World Cup

The Atherton Project, Series 3 Episode 4

July 15th, 2011 · No Comments

Rachel, Gee and Dan head to Leogang for the Austrian leg of the UCI Mtb World Cup. As a bit of a test of stamina one of the Red Bull pilots, Raymond, takes the guys up in his plane for a G-Force test… cue Gee’s bravado, distorted faces and awkward moments

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Tags: Downhill · Mountain biking · Video · World Cup

Mont Sainte Anne World Cup videos

July 8th, 2011 · No Comments

Here are two videos from last weekends mountain bike World Cup in Mont Sainte Anne, one XC and one DH.  Enjoy!

Team CRC/Nukeproof at Mont Sainte Anne - Burning Through the Mist from chainreactioncycles on Vimeo.

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Tags: Cross country · Downhill · Mountain biking · Racing · Video · World Cup

The Atherton Project Series 3 Part 3

July 2nd, 2011 · No Comments

Danny MacAskill drops by, Dan talks inner demons after the injury and the three ride the Fort William World Cup…

Series 3 of The Atherton Project can be found on Red Bull TV. Check out The Atherton Project website for more information.

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Tags: Downhill · Mountain biking · Racing · Video · World Cup

Through the roots at Fort Bill

June 30th, 2011 · No Comments

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Atherton Project Series 3 Ep 2

June 18th, 2011 · No Comments

Back again with World Cup 1 from Pietmaritzburg in South Africa and a visit to the new Atherton HQ.

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Tags: Downhill · Mountain biking · Racing · Video · World Cup

Trek In Pursuit

June 16th, 2011 · No Comments

The Trek boys and girls are back with their video series In Pursuit.  Here are a few updates with footage from the opening World Cups including the Downhill female World Champion racing XC in Dalby?…

Pietmaritzburg

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Tags: Cross country · Downhill · Mountain biking · Video · World Cup

Team Specialized at World Cup XC 1

May 7th, 2011 · No Comments

A little video on the Specialized team at the first cross country World Cup.  Interesting bike choices…

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Tags: Cross country · Mountain biking · Racing · Video · World Cup

Giant Factory Off-Road Team, World Cup DH #1

May 4th, 2011 · No Comments

In the first installment of a season long project, filmaker Clay Porter follows the Giant Factory Off-Road Team through the ups and downs of professional downhill racing. This episode follows Danny Hart, Andrew Neethling and Duncan Riffle as they contest World Cup Round #1 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

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Tags: Downhill · Mountain biking · Racing · Video · World Cup

Santa Cruz announce a 29er hardtail

December 27th, 2010 · No Comments

American company Santa Cruz have just announced details of a new 29er hardtail made from carbon.  The as wyet un-named frame is a new departure for the company, known more for their full suspension designs and World Championship downhill bikes.

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Tags: Mountain biking · Tech · Tour de France · World Cup

Trek World Racing sign Aaron Gwin

November 10th, 2010 · No Comments

Hot on the heals of the last “In Pursuit” episode, Trek World Racing have announced the signing of the number 3 World ranked rider Aaron Gwin from the US.

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Tags: Downhill · Mountain biking · Racing · World Cup

The Atherton Project Series 2 Ep.11

October 7th, 2010 · No Comments

The final round of the Mountain Bike World Cup sees the series overall on a knife edge with just 7 points seperating Gee Atherton from Greg Minaar.  Meanwhile a nervous Rachel returns to racing following her shoulder injury and the third member of the team, Dan checks in from his sickbed where he is thankfully [...]

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Tags: Downhill · Racing · Video · World Cup

Trek World Racing In Pursuit Ep.8

October 5th, 2010 · No Comments

The last World Cup of the year in Windham is a nervous affair ahead of the World Champs the following week.  For the Trek boys and girls there are good omens.

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Tags: Cross country · Downhill · Mountain biking · Video · World Cup

Trek World Racing In Pursuit Ep.6

September 12th, 2010 · No Comments

Back on the road with the Trek boys and girls as we head to Champery and then Val Di Sole for some World Cup action.

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Tags: Cross country · Downhill · Mountain biking · Video · World Cup

The Atherton Project S2 Ep9

September 9th, 2010 · No Comments

Off to Val di Sole for the penultimate World Cup round where Gee needs a solid performance to keep things tight in the hunt for the overall World Cup.

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Tags: Downhill · Racing · Video · World Cup

In pursuit Episode 6

September 1st, 2010 · No Comments

The Trek World Racing team are back for their 6th episode with young Mathias Flueckiger enjoying some success.

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Tags: Cross country · Mountain biking · Racing · Video · World Cup

The Atherton Project, Series 2 Ep.8

August 26th, 2010 · No Comments

With Dan in the hospital and Rachel banged up too its all up to Gee to fly the Team Atherton flag.  First up the British Champs and then its off to Champery for the penultimate World Cup round and a continuing battle with Greg Minaar for the overall title….

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Val di Sole MTB World Cup

August 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

A week after Champery and the World Cup’s elite riders headed to Italy for the penultimate round of the series, this time on dry trails.

Video courtesy MTBCut

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Tags: Cross country · Downhill · Mountain biking · Video · World Cup