Many people might think kids just ride and don’t put in the time to maintain and build new trails, but these San Diego young guns are really making a difference at their local riding spots by changing this stereotype…Local San Diego DH riders Luca Cometti, Dakota Goulder, Sami Gowdy, Lucas Cowan, And Alex Silverman age 13 to 16 decided, last summer they were going to change their selfish ways of riding without ever maintaining or building new trails. They realized if so much time was spent riding their local spots …

Welcome to the most exciting mountain bike tour on the planet…. our New Zealand Fat Tire Tour. Access the best trip of your life in New Zealand!Looking for a mountain bike trip with a real difference? Ready to experience some real fun south of the equator in Middle Earth? Our New Zealand Fat Tyre Trip is your prescription for summer time riding during North America’s winter season. The access to New Zealand that this trip offers is un-surpassed.Escape the winter chill and head down to New Zealand for the ultimate …

Bang Bang is a action documentary by Aaron Chase. For you of those that didn’t know, Chase broke his L1 vertebrae in his back during the 2007 season. Chase says “I was sitting there, looking down at my legs, and I couldn’t feel them. It was the worst feeling in the world”. For someone who’s whole career rotates around with his wheels, being paralyzed from the waist down would be a tragedy.Bang Bang follows Chase through his 2007 season, including his broken back, his recovery, and his final successes. Take …

The snow is flying and winter is now in full swing but that doesn’t mean that you can’t indulge in some new bits and pieces for your summer ride. Show your bike some love this Christmas and treat it to new parts from Shimano, Rock Shox and Avid. We’ve got goodies such as forks, frames, components, accessories, gear and clothing on sale for killer deals. Read on to find out more about the 2008 Year End Holiday Extravaganza Sale!

News Source: Eric SchuttAfter much anticipation, the dynamic duo of Sam Hill and Brendan Fairclough recently announced their new ride with Specialized. While this will be a new frame partner, the two time World Cup DH Champion Sam Hill chose to remain on SRAM. Both Hill and Fairclough will compete on SRAM drivetrain, RockShox suspension forks and rear shocks and Avid brakes. New starting in 2009, the team will also ride Truvativ cranksets. The agreement is for the next three years

Santa Cruz bikes are hands down one of the most desired frame manufactures in the world and by looking at the 2009 line up, you’ll know why. Since they already have a very versatile stable of frames, it’s all about refinements and ground out re-modeling these days. Santa Cruz knows that you can always make things a little better and that riding styles dictate what riders need and want to get out of their bikes. Take a look inside at the all new Nomad and Jackal and …

Located on Hwy 26 in Brightwood Oregon, Windell’s Snowboard/Bike/Skateboard Camp is the ‘Funnest Place on Earth” with many 2 and 4 wheeled options available this winter season. You can spend hours on Concrete Outdoor features, 2 Dirt Jump Lines, A Freeride Trail with “Shore-style” features and a huge Indoor Park complete with Foam Pit. BMX and MTB Bikes of all abilities are all welcome!

Source: Kathy Sessler The Santa Cruz Syndicate would like to announce the departure of Nathan Rennie from the squad as he looks to competing in 2009 with a new team (to be announced soon), and express our gratitude for the five years he raced for us from 2004 through 2008. His three year contract with Santa Cruz was up and he has explored other options moving forward in his career and has chosen to race for another team. His big presence and sense of humor will be sorely …

After winning Crankworx Colorado Trek rider Brandon Semenuk turned into a big deal, really fast. Representing big name companies like SRAM, Trek, and Nike 6.0, Brandon is showing all the old timers that a young kid can throw so much steeze even the judges will like it. With a buttery smooth riding style, great line up of sponsors, and a good attitude that follows him everywhere, Brandon has the makings to be the next big deal.Or is he the next big deal already?

Over the last year I have been working on a new DH site in the South West of England with Rowan Sorrell and a select few others. It has had a lot of hype and could well be one of the best downhill locations in the UK. Its opening has been long anticipated and has remained fairly secret amongst locals until now…