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Track Walk - the Lenzerheide World Champs Downhill

Track Walk - the Lenzerheide World Champs Downhill

The downhill track in Lenzerheide is a mix of natural terrain and built bikepark features.
6 Sep 2018
The world arrives in Lenzerheide

The world arrives in Lenzerheide

The 2018 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships have arrived!
5 Sep 2018
FIRST LOOK: Haibike SDURO HardSeven 7.0

FIRST LOOK: Haibike SDURO HardSeven 7.0

Haibike don't just have the hard-hitting XDURO line, but also the SDURO hardtails.
22 Aug 2018
CRANKWORX Whistler - Tech Expo

CRANKWORX Whistler - Tech Expo

Each year, companies tie in Crankworx Whistler with product releases. This year was no different, with companies making large displays of their tech to show off to the masses of crowds. Nick Waygood takes a wander through the village, spying out a few new things from the likes of FiveTen, RaceFace, Yakima, and Oakley
22 Aug 2018
CRANKWORX 2018 Mega Gallery 2!

CRANKWORX 2018 Mega Gallery 2!

After a crazy initial 7 days of Crankworx, we were coming into the final weekend and the weather looked to be a pearler. The smoke had cleared, the sun was out, and riders were shredding the dry dirt. We are now into the last 3 days, with big shows and huge races to the likes of Dual Slalom, Redbull Joyride, and the Canadian Open Downhill. Words and Photos by Nick Waygood.
21 Aug 2018

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Giant's mountain bikes for 2019

Giant's mountain bikes for 2019
TESTED: CUBE Reaction Hybrid Pro 400

TESTED: CUBE Reaction Hybrid Pro 400
Australian XC Team bikes in Lenzerheide

Australian XC Team bikes in Lenzerheide
Giant's 2018 MTB range is the best yet

Giant's 2018 MTB range is the best yet

News

Liv release the Intrigue Advanced

Liv release the Intrigue Advanced

The Liv Intrigue Advanced has just dropped - filling a gap in the Liv range and likely suiting a whole host of Aussie shredders.
Giant turn the Trance party up to 29

Giant turn the Trance party up to 29

It was only a matter of time, and Giant have released their big wheeled trail bike - the Trance 29.
Complete World Championship Team announced

Complete World Championship Team announced

MTBA have released the complete rider list of athletes that will be on the Australian Team for the World Championships in Lenzerheide.
Sunn, Kellys and Thok land in Australia

Sunn, Kellys and Thok land in Australia

Australia has a few new bike brands on the way - here's a taste of what's to come.
Liv mountain bikes expand for 2019

Liv mountain bikes expand for 2019

The line up of bikes for the 2019 range from Liv sees some great additions to expand the women's specific range.

Features

BMC launch a new Fourstroke in Lenzerheide

BMC launch a new Fourstroke in Lenzerheide

At the Men's U23 XCO, BMC revealed their new Fourstroke to the world - with new geo and an integrated dropper post.
Bike Checks from the Australian DH Team

Bike Checks from the Australian DH Team

On Thursday, the downhillers finally got a chance to get onto the World Champs course - and put their new Worlds bikes to use.
Australian XC Team bikes in Lenzerheide

Australian XC Team bikes in Lenzerheide

Take a look at the race whips for some of the Australian Team here in Lenzerheide.
BUYER'S GUIDE: Cyclocross bikes

BUYER'S GUIDE: Cyclocross bikes

If you want to give cyclocross a try, then getting the right bike can be vital. Here are a selection of the best CX machines you can buy.
FIRST LOOK: The Ridley Sablo XC mountain bike

FIRST LOOK: The Ridley Sablo XC mountain bike

Ridley's Belgian base means they are experts on the road and in cyclocross - but the Sablo is also a race ready machine ready to tackle marathons and stage races.

Travel

Escaping to New Zealand with Haka Tours

Escaping to New Zealand with Haka Tours

Earlier this year we were invited along on a tour of the South Island of New Zealand with Haka Tours.
Trans Madeira

Trans Madeira

After a couple years of dreaming and seven straight months of true planning Freeride Madeira finally pulled off the first edition of Trans Madeira, covering all four corners of the island.
Tropical Itineraries

Tropical Itineraries

Four ways to experience the best of Tropical North Queensland
The Blue Derby Pods Ride

The Blue Derby Pods Ride

World class trails, world class food and world class natural accomodation. Why you should try the 'Blue Derby Pods Ride' !
Navigating Noosa's trail network

Navigating Noosa's trail network

Head north or south or east or west... either way you go, get yourself to Noosa and sample over a 100 kilometers of hinterland trail.

Galleries

Downhill champions crowned in Lenzerheide

Downhill champions crowned in Lenzerheide

The last day of the World Championships delivered 4 champions, the fastest mountain bikers down the hill in the world.
Courtney and Schurter win Elite XCO World Titles

Courtney and Schurter win Elite XCO World Titles

In a thrilling XC final in Lenzerheide, Kate Courtney and Nino Schurter won the XCO World Championships.
Keller and Hatherly win U23 XCO World Titles

Keller and Hatherly win U23 XCO World Titles

The U23 XCO was won in fine form by Alessandra Keller and Alan Hatherly.
Downhill Practice and Qualifying in Lenzerheide

Downhill Practice and Qualifying in Lenzerheide

Day two on the downhill course and now we're seeing who is moving quick in Lenzerheide.

Videos

FIRST LOOK: Haibike SDURO HardSeven 7.0

FIRST LOOK: Haibike SDURO HardSeven 7.0

Haibike don't just have the hard-hitting XDURO line, but also the SDURO hardtails.
FIRST LOOK: We test the the Thok MIG-R eMTB

FIRST LOOK: We test the the Thok MIG-R eMTB

Thok Bikes have landed on our shores, and the eMTB specialists are onto a good thing.
FIRST LOOK: The YT Capra CF 29 Pro Race

FIRST LOOK: The YT Capra CF 29 Pro Race

The YT Capra has been called the greatest of all time - and does the new 170mm travel 29" version maintain that claim?
What's it like riding an eMTB?

What's it like riding an eMTB?

Have you tried riding an eMTB? We discuss some of the benefits of getting onboard a Bosch-equipped eMTB.
FIRST LOOK: Haibike XDURO All Mtn 7.0

FIRST LOOK: Haibike XDURO All Mtn 7.0

We got our hands on the 150mm travel Haibike XDURO All Mtn 7.0 - here's our First Look.