DH racing unlike Horse Racing does not have to be, “The sport of Kings”. For less than a pint of Magners you can can go “racing” here in the U.K and why not the rest of the World? Your local trails?
To see how, read on…

In 2008 we started building a bike park in Eagle Idaho (Boise area) and we wanted to show the Pinkbike community what we have accomplished so far. Stop in and check us out on your way to Whistler next year - or wherever your bike may take you.
The bike park is the result of 4000 hours of volunteer work and financial support from the city of Eagle, SWIMBA, and many others in the community. Judd deVall and Alpine Bike Parks designed and created phase one of the park …

This year was amazing for me behind the lens in the Aptos. It seems the users here on Pinkbike.com have not minded me uploading my images of these amazing riders ether. I put together a top ten list of my photos.
Read on to find out what made the list and the stories behind the images

Gravity Logic, a bike park design and innovations company based out of Whistler, BC, reviews their biggest year of buildin’, diggin’ and riding bike parks around the world and looks forward to what should be an amazing 2009.
It’s been almost a year since we at Gravity Logic cast off from the comforts of being owned by Whistler Blackcomb. At first we couldn’t be certain if it was the right thing to do, but as we look back on the year we just had building and designing bike parks …

The BC Bike Race (BCBR) - The Ultimate Singletrack Experience is proud to announce a brand new route for 2009. The BC Bike Race will kick off 2009 with a ride over the Lions Gate Bridge - from downtown Vancouver to the legendary trails of the North Shore.
Built in 1938, the landmark Lions Gate Bridge connects the city of Vancouver to the North Shore Mountains and communities. The Lions Gate Bridge is the gateway to BC’s singletrack and will provide a spectacular start to the 2009 BC Bike Race.

Tear-Offs are a wonderful thing, after all they keep you on track and in a straight line and out of the Accident and Emergency Department don’t they? Perhaps we should think of them as essential safety wear, up there with knee pads and a spine protector?
First up you need lenses with tear-off posts. These are the small molded dimples that raise some 5mm high at either edge of your goggle lenses, don’t worry as they are not distracting, you can’t even see them from the inside. Top Tip - Whenever …

Source: Landon @ Tonic Fab Tonic Fab has recently launched its new Website. Landon Writes…“It took less time for me to shatter a bone in my leg, heal, and enjoy a good riding season than finish our new website. Not only was my injury quicker, it was a lot less painful. We are clearly not Internet scientists.”
Read on for more information on the new Tonic Fab Website…

Source: Just Reid Racing
Just Reid Racing will be taking a big step forward in 2009. It’s going to be a tough season, both on and off the race track for a lot of teams but we aim to make 2009 a big success!
We are stoked to announce that riding along side Ben this season will be UK ripper “Adam Brayton”.

Source: Trials of Life Tour
Do you live within the GTA? Are you in Middle or High School?
Would you like Ryan Leech to visit your school with his Trials of Life presentation? (What is Trials of Life all about?-watch the video below and scroll down to learn more)

Ever wonder who the guy in the Titec or Scott USA ads is that is sending it super large? Chances are you were looking at a shot of Mike Hopkins as he’s the quiet guy from Rossland BC that loves to charge and send it in front of the lens. Mike not only kills the freeride scene, but he’s one hell of a big mountain skier too!
I was just checking out his site and you should too!