Episode 6 of The Atherton Project begins with the family fitting in some much-needed relaxation back home in Wales. For Gee, this involves sitting in a wheelbarrow and being towed around at lightning speed by a quad bike, offroad. Of course.

Then it’s on to Leogang in Austria for Round Four of the World Cup, with the Athertons still on a high from Fort William. Some huge crashes from Rachel in qualifying cause her to wonder if she’s pushing that bit too hard. Is it time for her to rethink her game plan? Meanwhile Gee’s World Cup rivalry with Greg Minnaarcontinues – who’s going to come out on top after Round 3?

In conjunction with their sponsorship of the Downieville Classic, Giant Bicycles released info on a few 2011 bikes, most importantly the updated Trance X and Reign.
Continue reading Giant Releases 2011 Trance X And Reign At Downieville

A pumptrack battle royale is the latest event added to the already stacked week of mountain bike mayhem found at the one-and-only Kokanee Crankworx in Whistler B.C.

Continue reading Kokanee Crankworx & Monster Energy Unleash Ultimate Pump Track Challenge Event August 12

Episode 5 starts with the Atherton gang stuck in a lift in New Jersey. Things do get better though as Gee stumbles across a life changing film, “Minnie’s First Time” and bags a second place at the US Open. Next it’s on to Fort William for World Cup #2 where Dan has a mechanical, Rach is unhappy with second but Gee secures his first Fort WC win.
Another video banger from Clay Porter.

Calgary local, Matt Montandon, recently competed in the NSMB Airprentice held at Silverstar. He came out with the win and a new sponsorship courtesy of NSMB and their affiliated brands….

Continue reading Calgary Local Matt Montandon Wins NSMB Airprentice

DirtMag just posted some info on the prototype Commencal Supreme DH… Check out the photos!

Continue reading Commencal Supreme DH Prototype – Dirt Exclusive

Tyler Morland, PR Manager for RockShox and professional downhill ripper walks you through the new 2011 BoXXer World Cup.

Cam McCaul wins first place FMB World Tour points, Brandon Semenuk scored second and Martin Soderstrom third. The Out Of Bounds mountain bike freeride festival hosted the 5th anniversary of the 26TRIX dirt jump contest. 60 riders from 17 countries rocked the dirt line located next to Bikepark Leogang’s gondola station to get a junk of the overall prize purse of 10,000 Euros. Cameron McCaul (USA/1st), Brandon Semenuk (CAN/2nd), Martin Soderstrom (SWE/3rd), Sam Pilgrim (GBR/4th) and Yannick Granieri (FRA/5th) took the most points for the FMB World Tour due to the “Gold Event” status of the 26TRIX.

Continue reading Cam McCaul wins 26Trix at Leogang