Sea Otter’s iconic slalom race is the premier event here in Monterey, and fans were treated to a final that saw Martin Maes take the victory over Mitch Roplato on his Specialized. Some might call Martin’s win an upset, but the young GT racer has proven himself pretty handy on a bike, with success at World Cup downhills, Enduro World Series events, and now at the world’s most famous slalom race. Pinkbike photographer Margus Riga shot all of yesterday’s action on the berms, as well as 11 riders and their bikes as they made their way back up to the top of the hill between rounds … More
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Dave Sim might be the anti-Lance Armstrong.
The 36-year-old cycling enthusiast will be riding the entire route of the Tour de France this summer on a children’s bike — the Raleigh Chopper. Sim’s goal is to raise money for charity, while proving biking is not just for the rich.
“In the last five years, the cost of road cycling has skyrocketed, but you don’t need all that, you just need to get out and ride,” Sim told Caters News Agency. “The other side of the challenge is to raise as much money for Help for Heroes as possible.”
Sim will be riding the more than 2,000-mile course … More
December 20, 2011 – The final video release for Professional Freestyle BMX rider Dane Searls sees him successfully ride the biggest dirt jumps in history, clearing distances up to 60 feet (18 metres) on a BMX
A custom built drop in ramp was constructed and the final jump in the set of four jumps measures 60 feet (18 metres) from dirt take off to dirt landing.
Two days after fulfilling his dream, Dane was involved in an accident and suffered critical head injuries, placing him in a coma for five days. Dane passed away on November 25, 2011 in hospital due to injuries sustained.
His death sent shock waves through the BMX community and he will be long remembered as an amazingly kind person and as a professional athlete who pushed the boundaries of the sport of BMX.
R.I.P “The King Of BMX Dirt” Dane Searls.