The Engadin is known for being home to some of the best extreme mountain biking in the world. This is a great video of Vertriders taking on some of the most epic terrain this iconic valley in the Swiss Alps has to offer.
Tag: mountain biking
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Stevie Smith & Brendan Fairclough: Trigger Happy
Utilizing an incredible network of cameras set up along every inch of trail, as well as a few on-the-move cameras (check out the remote control car!), pro mountain bikers Stevie Smith and Brendan Fairclough have succeeded in creating one of the most incredible mountain biking videos we’ve come across in a while.
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5 Best Mountain Biking Trails Near Las Vegas
When thinking of Las Vegas, mountain biking is probably not the first thing to come to mind. However, because of all the sweeping desert landscape and varied terrain, Las Vegas is filled with popular mountain biking trails for all experience levels. Bring lots of water with you and enjoy the ride!
1. Cottonwood Valley
Known as one of the best locations for mountain biking in Las Vegas, Cottonwood Valley is comprised of about 140 miles of singletrack trails surrounded by beautiful scenery. The Cottonwood Valley trails offer routes for all skill levels through the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation area. Whether you’re looking for a challenging ride or an opportunity to explore the area, Cottonwood Valley is sure to please!
2. Blue Diamond Loop
This great 10+ mile ride is comprised of much of the Cottonwood trail system. Located in the quaint town of Blue Diamond, this trail features small drops mixed in with moderate climbs — making it a great for ride of all levels of experience.
3. Badger Pass Loop
Part of the Blue Diamond system, Badger Pass is a great trail for beginners. This singletrack ride features a steady climb that eventually takes you to fun and complex downhills.
4. Dead Horse Loop
Don’t be deceived by the modest start to the trail. Dead Horse Loop is a moderate 15 mile ride that covers a variety of terrain from loose gravel and double-track to rolling single track and sweeping plateaus. This trail simulates a roller coaster with constant ups and downs with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The loop back referred to as the 3 Mile Smile for its packed red dirt and smooth riding conditions. For riders without a GPS, the trail is also well marked.
5. Bear’s Best
Located West of Las Vegas in Summerlin, Bears Best is filled with BMX like flowing turns intermixed with patches of fun rocky obstacles and smooth trailways. The first mile of this 14.5 mile trail starts out paved then drops down into a dry water basin where the 10 mile singletrack loop then begins. It’s perfect for intermediate level riders.
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Chris Akrigg, Freestyle Biking Awesomeness
Chris Akrigg gives us five, a short freestyle and mountain biking video with a silly and awesome plot. Five riders. Five styles. Let’s go!
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Meet Conor Macfarlane, the Quiet Achiever
In this short film, watch New Zealand freeride mountain biker Conor Macfarlane shred FACE.
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Thomas Vanderham’s Trail Crawl
Over the course of one week, Thomas Vanderham linked together several of his favorite mountain biking trails in a non-stop road trip from Kamloops, B.C. to Virgin, Utah.
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Alastair “Ali C” Clarkson Mountain Bike Tricks
Filmed over 3 weekends at a variety of locations around the northwest of England, this video documents Alastair “Ali C” Clarkson’s early experiments with brakeless trials riding on-board his Inspired street bike. Go Ali C go.
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Darren Berrecloth, Master of (Mountain Biking) Movement
Attempting to ride in a place where nobody has is exhilarating and scary.
Every movement is critical.
Knowing that one small mistake can literally be fatal.
With helicopters hovering delicately above, Darren Berrecloth, professional mountain bike freerider, tackles Cameron, Arizona. No other mountain biker has ridden the kind of line he sought out.
This video is part of a four-part series via Degree Men on select adventure sport athletes including snowboarder Travis Rice, base jumper Miles Daisher, mountain biker Darren Berrecloth and adventurer Bear Grylls.
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Female Mountain Bikers Look to Reach New Heights
As both fans and competitors gear up for the 2012 Olympic Games, we are country-first. However, for three female mountain bikers, this year’s participation goes beyond the flags on their sleeves.
Instead, it will be about leveraging their collective strengths and determination to achieve greatness.
In 2008, LUNA Chix Pro Team riders Georgia Gould for the U.S.A, Catharine Pendrel for Canada, and Katerina Nash for the Czech Republic, competed for the Gold in Beijing. Catherine, the current world champion in cross country mountain biking, finished 4th at the Olympics (by 9 seconds); Georgia, the reigning U.S.A. cross country champion finished 8th; and Katerina, a three time Olympian, did not qualify. They have come together as team members with a renewed sense of purpose that they hope will push them to new heights in London this summer.
As this video highlights, they are ready for the quick and challenging course that awaits them. Even more so, they are excited to compete on behalf of the longest running, most successful, single-sponsor female team in the history of the professional sport. Sponsored by LUNA®, The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women®, the goal of the LUNA Chix Pro Team is to inspire and motivate women from diverse backgrounds to mountain bike together. In addition to that goal, the team works closely with the Breast Cancer Fund to raise awareness on the environmental causes of breast cancer (the team will wear the Breast Cancer Fund logo on their uniforms). For Georgia, Catherine, and Katerina, these factors help push them through the finish line.
[via Tom Channickat]
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Jeremy VanSchoonhoven Trial Riding in Moab, Utah
Made by Devin Graham, this video was shot over the course of 4 days in Moab, Utah. Jeremy VanSchoonhoven, a professional Trial Bike rider, was a finalist on America’s Got Talent in 2010.