downhill
Gates to award €100k bounty for first downhill win on a Gates belt-driven bike
Gates has raised the stakes for mountain bike racers around the world, announcing a a massive €100,000 bounty to be awarded to the first elite racer to win a UCI Mountain Bike Downhill race on a Gates belt-driven bike.
Race Tapes returns to Red Bull TV
Calling all fans who just can’t wait for the return of the UCI MTB World Cup! Race Tapes Season 2, the show offering a unique behind the scenes view into the lives of the riders in the thick of the action, is available now on Red Bull TV.
Outdoor Research releases first dedicated MTB collection
Outdoor Research releases its first dedicated collection of mountain bike gear for Spring 2024 and expands its athlete roster with four riders who will provide product category expertise and feedback as OR leans fully into the category.
MTB Drops – New Jackson Goldstone edit, Chris King updates GripLock, and more
We’re back with just a few more drops to keep you stoked for the upcoming season. A new video from Jackson Goldstone, great deals from Revel Bikes and an Chris King headset for the DH crowd.
MTB drops – New bikes from Scott and Pivot, Mondraker Factory Racing debuts
Puxatawney Phil says it’ll be a short winter and the MTB racing season is warming up, so it’s time for new bikes from Pivot and Scott, along with the announcement of a new Mondraker DH-focused squad.
Strade Bianche weekend opens UCI calendar
The great Strade Bianche weekend, which will open the season of the Italian UCI World Tour and UCI Women’s World Tour races organized by RCS Sport on 2 March, is approaching with some important changes.
Vali Höll reunites with the YT Mob
Off the back of a dominant season, the YT MOB welcomes Vali Höll, one of the fastest names in downhill, back into its ranks.
Fabio Wibmer rides the Hahnenkamm
Fabio Wibmer plays out his childhood dream for his latest spectacular project ‘Fabio Wibmer – The Streif’ as put his own creative twist on the biggest, baddest downhill ski run in the world – the Hahnenkamm in Kitzbühel, Austria.
Ergon GDH Team grip launches as a two-time DH world champ
The new Ergon GDH Team is the ultimate example of how effective ergonomics can be in a downhill grip. Every detail of the GDH Team – shape, density, texture, rubber – was developed to provide more control and better grip, and it’s already winning World titles.