For those of us who aren’t lucky enough to be able to ride from our doorstep to the trails or track, which I’m guessing is the majority of riders out there, we are presented with the task of getting our bikes and gear to the trailhead or race venue. And while that’s a simple job, at least in theory, one forgotten or misplaced item can send you on major u-turn back home to retrieve it or make for a day off the bike. Enter the van. The storage unit on wheels. Shaggin’ wagon. Fun-mobile. Whatever you want to call it, a van is often the best way to move your things from point A to point B.
One mountain biker who has harnessed the power of the van and used it close to its maximum potential is Brian Lopes. Over the last two decades, Brian has tried out pretty much every size and configuration, and he’s … More
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After three seasons together that produced five World Cup wins and an overall title, Aaron Gwin and Specialized are parting ways. The reason? A differing of opinion when it came to how much Aaron believes he’s worth.
Whispers of the separation, of which both parties say is happening on good terms, had been making the rounds over the last few months. Even so, it’s still somewhat surprising that the quickest downhiller in the sport, who also happens to be an American, is parting ways with one of the largest American cycling brands … More
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WARNING, there is bad language used in this video! In the past year i have been lucky enough to see 12 different countries, climb to the top of mountains and swim to the bottom of the sea. I’ve broken 5 bones, snapped a ligament and ruptured 2 more. Spending 9 out of 12 months in casts or splints gave me a lot of time to think about whats important to me. Something that stood out was the people i surround myself with. The people i am drawn to tend to be non-conformist, do-or-die, risk takers. These people also tend to be happier. Are the crashes a result of mis-placed confidence or do they facilitate our desire to be the best we can be? I am honoured to know such brave and barmy people and be able to call them my friends. May we never forget that life begins at the edge of our comfort zones.
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