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Earth Day Thanks, HRATS Annual Report, Trail Etiquette
Earth Day Success Our Earth Day weekend was a great success with multitudes showing up to shake booty with Vitamin D at the Bingen Theater last Friday. This event raised about $3,060 in ticket sales and our raffle to help… Read More ›
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Sandbagger’s Choice // How to Run Out of Daylight while Mountain Biking
My first ever visit to the Chilcotins was an exercise in having my ass handed to me. Josh Hall and Chris Clark were world-class fit, and I thought I was ‘close enough’ to hang. I was wrong, and the weather… Read More ›
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My Kona – Smoothjazzlines
The latest installment of the My Kona series features SmoothJazzLines. That’s right. All one word. AllOneWord. What is SJL? It’s a coaching system where there is no best or better. So if there’s no better or best what’s the point… Read More ›
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Let It Dance – Squamish’s Classic Trails Flat Out
Half Nelson, Full Nelson, Hybrid, those are some easy classic trails in Squamish that everyone can ride, they seem a little tame when you compare them to some other super technical trails that Squamish is known for but with a… Read More ›
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Hood River Area Trail Stewards – Update
Hello Trail folk, April snow showers aside, we know spring is just around the corner. Help us kick off a stellar riding season with these upcoming events! 4/22 Earth Day Concert Dig PartyShake it with local hip hop tribute band… Read More ›
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Atmospheric River Rats | FULL FILM | A community made mountain bike movie
Inspired by British mountain bike movies like “A Slice of British Pie”, “Tea and Biscuits” and 50to01 vids, we set out to make a mountain bike movie in our town Bellingham, Washington. The key difference being that we wanted to… Read More ›
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Rise Of The Short Circuit
Honoured to be invited to the new “Short Circuit” E-bike event in Port Angeles, Washington. This is no typical race. It’s more of a jam format. You can do as many runs as you like and only your best counts…. Read More ›
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HRATS Spring E-news Issue One
Hello trail folk! It’s a busy time on the trails, so we’ll be coming to you weekly through spring with the latest and greatest HRATS news. Please share this newsletter with friends. To kick things off, here’s a brief summary… Read More ›
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Tazzy Devil: Bryn Atkinson Raw in Tasmania
According to Wikipedia, the Tasmanian Devil is a carnivorous marsupial and, until recently, could only be found on the island state of Tasmania. There is, however, no account in the entry of its riding habits, or explanation for its unbelievable… Read More ›
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Kialani Hines and Rachel Strait in A California Winter
Living in California sure has its perks. Ocean views and hundreds of miles of trails make it an easy place to fall in love with. Plus, over 280 days of sunshine mean year-round riding in the Golden State. While bike… Read More ›
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Carson Storch – Welcome to the Team I PROPAIN Bikes
Known for his effortless unique style and friendly character, Carson Storch has quickly become one of the big names in Big Mountain Freeride which has earnt him the honour of becoming a proud RedBull athlete. Career highlights include a podium… Read More ›
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Rain or Shine: Pat Laffey and Drew Mozell Shred Mt. Prevost on their Devinci Wilsons
As they prep for the 2022 DH race season, local Race Face and Devinci Development Racing riders Patrick Laffey and Drew Mozell dodge the rain, snow, and windstorms of Vancouver Island to tackle some rough off-season Prevost laps in their… Read More ›
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#FlashbackFriday ~ LAPSE
A short film featuring Brandon Semenuk. ____________________________________ Directed by – Rupert Walker & Brandon Semenuk (Revel Co.) Producer – Brandon Semenuk D.O.P – Rupert Walker Cinematography – Rupert Walker & Anthony Vitale Aerial Cinematography – Rupert Walker Editing/Color – Rupert… Read More ›
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QUARTERPOINT I ~ A Mountain Bike Film Starring Carson Storch
QUARTERPOINT is a 37 minute experimental mountain bike film shot between 2018 and 2021 in the state of Oregon. Starring Carson Storch. Directed by Clay Porter.
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Luke Strobel x Stumpjumper EVO
Luke Strobel coming in hot with a fresh, new edit aboard the Stumpjumper EVO. Get More from Specialized Join the Specialized Discord Server: https://discord.gg/specializedFollow Specialized on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamspecializedLike Specialized on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/specializedbicyclesFollow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamspecializedFollow Outride: https://www.instagram.com/outride/ 🚲 Follow… Read More ›
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Contrast with Marcus Cant
A project aiming to show the contrast between the landscapes that were devastated by the fires this past summer, and the lush untouched forests that have yet fallen tragedy to a wildfire. Marcus Cant on the We Are One Arrival… Read More ›
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Icy Fresh: A Spring Thaw Edit | Marzocchi MTB
Snack, ride, repeat. Marzocchi athletes Micayla Gatto, Hailey Elise, and new addition Celeste Pomerantz, headed over to Vancouver Island’s trails for some early season riding in our latest edit, Icy Fresh. Hero dirt conditions made for some great riding and… Read More ›
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Freehub Magazine presents: Steve Vanderhoek Rides The North Shore // Risk Is Reward
Risk versus reward—the idea that an endeavor with greater uncertainty garners greater payoff—is a principle used in fields as diverse as economics, athletics and even relationships. For Vancouver resident Steve Vanderhoek, the saying reflects nearly every aspect of his life…. Read More ›
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Introducing the Repeater
Buckle up and get ready to charge, the Repeater is down for anything. With 160mm travel, 29 inch wheels, the Shimano EP8 motor system, and a 630w battery, you can maximize fun on the ups and the downs. Whether it’s… Read More ›
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Lightfall – A Journey in Photography with Sterling Lorence | SHIMANO
Lightfall shares the story of legendary MTB photographer Sterling Lorence and his process to get the perfect shot in the dank and misty mountains of Vancouver’s legendary North Shore, with riders Jackson Goldstone and Brett Rheeder. Subtitles available! Click on… Read More ›
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Here + There
A film by Matt Bruhns featuring Michael Marsh. Filmed over the course of a season in Pemberton, BC highlighting the place we both now call home. As guests on this land, we acknowledge that the Sea to Sky is the… Read More ›
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Transition Bicycles presents: The Mountain Bike Team – Ep. 1 California
Episode 1 of the Mountain Bike Team! Myles and John are accompanied by fellow TR employee and friend, Parley Ford for a road trip down south to find good weather and good vibes. Created by Myles Trainer Check out our… Read More ›
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Specialized Bicycles presents: Little Trail Hunter ~ Wild Things
If you have a better recipe for fun family outings than bikes, kids, and nature, we know about a dozen people in Kamloops who are all ears. Enjoy the latest installment of Little Trail Hunter—Wild Things!
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WTB presents: Finding Clarity
“We’ve all had those days. The clock ticks away with increasing volume, phones ring incessantly, and the hustle and bustle of the office slowly devours creativity. Sometimes you simply need to close your computer and reset. As an industrial designer… Read More ›
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Norco Bicycles presents: Local Haunt
There’s something about just rolling out the door for a quick ride – Squeezing in a couple hot laps before sundown, getting a jolt of adrenaline to cap off a day, or just being able to make the most of… Read More ›
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Diamondback Bicycles presents: How We Roll
Welcome to where it all began… the land of wheelies, skids, and the “mob squad”, where the times are timeless and age doesn’t exist. That’s right, you know the spot, we built it with blood, sweat, and gears. Ever since… Read More ›
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Oregon XC MTB Series 2022
We love old school XC We love what we do and it shows. After a challenging 2020 in which the series did not happen and a tough 2021 where all races happened except one, we are back stronger than ever… Read More ›
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Finding Flow in Squamish with Rhys Verner
If you want to make it in the world of enduro, it pays to base yourself somewhere that offers all the necessary ingredients you’ll need to succeed. For Canadian racer and Forbidden Synthesis team member Rhys Verner, such thoughts rarely… Read More ›
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Flashback Friday: Jib
JIB from 2002 captures the brief period where urban freeriding was at its peak. Mountain biking without mountains, as director Thor Wixom put it. The trend didn’t last long, but it was spectacular while it did. Lots of broken parts… Read More ›
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The FLOWIEST Bike Park? – COAST GRAVITY BIKE PARK IS EPIC | Jordan Boostmaster
I hope you enjoyed your January! I had a nice time getting to relax a bit more.I went to the Coast Gravity Bike Park and it was running surprisingly well! Everything was totally rideable, just a little damp but no… Read More ›
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DEITY: Recon Featuring Bas Van Steenbergen
What better way to celebrate the launch of the Limited Edition DEITY RECON Pedal than to team up with Bas van Steenbergen and Rupert Walker! With Bas’ backyard dream track as the setting, enjoy watching 2 minutes of corner clinics… Read More ›
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Arthur – A home collection – Mountain Bike
Arthur – A name derived from an old Celtic word meaning “Bear.” Riders : Dillon Butcher, Daniel Fleury, Cole Nichol & Mark Wallace Song: Cold Little Heart – Michael Kiwanuka This one means a lot to me! Spending hours and… Read More ›
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Knolly Bikes: Mark Balcita – why I ride
Mark Balcita is a mountain bike rider from Langley, BC who picked up a bike for the first time 15 years ago. The sport is now an integral part of who he is as a person. He shares his love… Read More ›
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THE CHASE – With Claire Buchar
As an early pioneer of Women’s Freeride and with a successful background in DH Racing, Claire has a solid set of skills on the bike. But these days, what fuels her fire is inspiring and mentoring the next generation of… Read More ›
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Pacific Northwest BMX Racing from BMXOregon.com
2022 USA BMX Races 🇺🇸 USA BMX: 2022 Season Opener National(s) – Las Vegas, NV January 7th – 9th, 2022 / 3 Day NationalSouth Point Hotel & CasinoLas Vegas , NV USA 🏁 2022 USA BMX Pacific NW Track Directory… Read More ›
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Jackson Goldstone has so much speed & style
This was an awesome experience to follow Jackson Goldstone on his home trails in Squamish. He was recently just gifted a Red Bull sponsorship which is rad to see and he is so deserving off! Make sure you give this… Read More ›
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Koots’ Roots: Sky Dunn-Sarvis in the Central Kootenays
The weeks in between Fall and Winter are a rider’s dream in the world’s only northern inland rainforest. This place is a destination because no one just passes through. This place is where you find nature intertwined with everyday life… Read More ›
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MONGOOSE PRESENTS: BRAYDEN BARRETT-HAY NEW TERRITORY
Watch Brayden Barrett-Hay start a new chapter in the mountains of Western Canada. For most of his life, Barrett-Hay has lived in Eastern Canada, riding his dirt jump bike at home and at the local indoor park. But recently, after… Read More ›
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The Deep feat. Mark Matthews | Custom Painted Shark Bike
Painted Shark Bike. Video Supported by @Marin BikesCinematography by @Scott Bell
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Diamondback Bicycles presents: Window Shopper
Ever have that one thing you’d do anything for? How far would you go to get it? Relive the moment you met your first love, the bicycle. Some things never change…. .Window Shopper Credits:Presented By Diamondback BicyclesWritten | Produced |… Read More ›
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