Show Reel By Jake Lucas

Bit of a show reel from my travels around Aus and the world
Song: In My Mind - Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl
Big thanks to everyone that helped out this season, Darcy Wilkinson, Elijah Marinov and Benny Zwar as well as all the riders and sponsors for their contributions.

The Path To Victory: Brook MacDonald Rides Val d'Isere

In the 4th episode of Fabien Barel presents, Brook MacDonald gets a taste of the DH and all mountain riding offered in Val d'Isere. Maybe Brook's experience with Fab in the high alpine mountains was an inspiration, as he won the DH world cup there just 5 days later ...

Best Of The 2012 iXS EDC Pila

If we were to sum up the iXS MTB World Cup weekend at Pila in one word, it would have to be 'Challenging'. In two words, 'Challenging' and 'Tough'. In three words, 'Challenging', 'Tough' and 'Muddy'.

An event affected by the fickle whims of Mother Nature, some riders were met with rain during their run, while others saw fortune - and sunlight - shine down on them as the heavens stopped pouring long enough to give them a semi-dry run.

First to ride were the men, with Robin Wallner (SWE - Team Åre Bikepark), Oscar Härnström (SWE - Pila Black Arrows) and Joshua Button (AUS - SC Intense) taking first, second and third places respectively - Button recorded the fastest time during the period of rain.

In the women's race Floriane Pugin (FRA - Scott 11) won, followed in second place by Emilie Siegenthaler (Scott 11) and Emmeline Ragot (MS MONDRAKER) in third.

Men's Elite Results

1 WALLNER Robin, 4:17.309
2 HÄRNSTRÖM Oscar, 4:23.516
3 BUTTON Joshua, 4:23.800
4 SPAGNOLO Damien, 4:26.482
5 CUNNINGHAM Ruaridh, 4:29.818

Women's Elite Results

1 PUGIN Floriane, 4:53.291
2 SIEGENTHALER Emilie, 4:55.415
3 RAGOT Emmeline, 4:56.127
4 CANEPA Elisa, 5:04.544
5 RUCHTI Miriam, 5:07.985

SRAM: Steve Smith Wandering Teaser

It could have something to-do with his eyes (as crazy looking as they are) or the sheer determination that his amazing mother instilled in him at such a young age. In all honesty it's probably a perfect combination of maturity, skill and that determination that we have all grown to love. This is a look behind the eyes of what is and will be one of the most exciting Canadian DH racers of all time.

Steve is relentless.

Stay tuned during the week of August 28th for the full length feature.

2012 Northstar Downhill Race Series Preview: Sinuous, Karpiel, Speed Control, Pho Dogg

Race #5 of Northstar California's 2012 Downhill Race Series: Sinuous, Karpiel, Speed Control, Pho Dogg The DH Race Series offers over 20 divisions for men, women and juniors, with the top three in each division receiving awards at the conclusion of each race and at the conclusion of the Series (based on cumulative points). Race after-parties will be held on the Day Lodge Deck (Mid-Mtn), with food and drink specials for all. Awards are scheduled to begin at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Ready to Race this season? Register today for the 2012 Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series at Northstar! Register online at least 24 hours in advance, or in person on the morning of the race from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Northstar Tickets & Season Pass Office. Please call 1.800.466.6784 for more information. Race Dates & Courses

#1 Sunday, July 8: Gypsy, all classes
#2 Sunday, July 15: Sticks & Stones, Pro/Ex. Sport/Beginner-Sticks & Stones-Speed Control-L. Sticks & Stones
#3 Sunday, July 29: Karpiel, Pro/Ex Sport/Beginner-Karpiel-Karpiel-Pho Dogg
#4 Sunday, August 19: Gypsy/Wire, all classes, top of gypsy to zone 5 or 6 of Livewire
#5 Sunday, August 26: Sinuous-Karpiel-Speed Control-Pho Dogg- all classes
#6 Sunday, September 2 (6th Annual Live Wire Classic)
#7 Sunday, September 16: Boondocks- all classes
#8 Sunday, September 28 - 30 (Tara Llanes Classic): Course TBD-

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