Jonathan Garner glides his BMX bicycle over one dirt jump. He builds some speed after cresting a second jump. Then he hits the third and largest jump, which launches him into a move called the tailspin, the bike twirling beneath him.
In fluid motion, Garner, 19, points the front tire back to earth and zooms down the ramp on the other side. With a grin spreading quickly across his face, he turns back uphill, ready to do it all over again.
Mastering bike tricks and refining the art of mountain biking is now a reality at the Tabeguache trail head because … Details
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Gary Linden, the patriarch of West Coast big-wave riding, stood in front of the California Surfing Museum in Oceanside last Friday night, greeting attendees at a VIP party that was one of numerous events in the museum’s annual surf film festival. It was Big Wave Film Night, with screenings of Derek Dunfee’s Down With The Ship, footage from the last winter’s Big Wave World Tour event at Todos Santos, and a roundup of the best rides of the 2009-2010 Northern Hemisphere season. In short, it was an evening to celebrate what was the best winter of big waves for a long, long time.
Speaking of long…the Long brothers were there, as well as Reno Abillera, looking dapper in a tie, with the air of a champion about him. Set at the California Surfing Museum, the backdrop included the “Women on Waves†exhibit—a display that … Details
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An international field of 50 teams from four countries are competing on Lake Mohave, NV in the Hobie 16 North American Championships and USA team PAN AM selection event.
Day 1 racing saw challenging conditions with oscillating up and down winds that were strongest early and faded as the day went on. Those that stayed in the breeze and went the right way made big gains. Position changes were frequent … Details
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Water sports are growing in China and local enthusiasts are watching the first professional competitions in the territory.
China’s National Kitesurfing Championships are being held in Qingdao, a major city in eastern Shandong province … Details
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