Category: Events

  • Five Ten: How DH Racing Influenced Freeride – VISION Chapters Ep. 2

    In Episode 2 of VISION Chapters, Vero is joined by an old friend and Swiss National Champ, Carina Cappellari, as they relive their World Cup race days at Bike Kingdom in Lenzerheide. Famed for its historic races and world-class DH track, Lenzerheide hosted the 2023 downhill World Series opening round, challenging the world’s best to…

  • The Big Gear Show 2023 – Space Acacia, Escape Climbing, Born Outdoors, Abode Apparel, and A Dozen Cousins

    Space Acacia The Acacia Outdoor Space Acacia Syetem is the ultimate modern indoor comfort in the great outdoors. You can feel at home anywhere with the very first 3-in-1, portable, modern outdoor dwelling system. Space Acacia provides comfortable living space outdoors, whether you’re base camping in the backcountry, having a beach day, or just enjoying…

  • The Big Gear Show 2023 – Dish Wipes, Out-Pak, Deuter, Itacate, and Pescavore

    Dish Wipes The problem of not being able to easily clean dirty dishes while at the campsite didn’t seem to have a convenient solution until now. These patented wipes clean cookware easily, making collapsible sinks and their accompanying accessories a thing of the past. The Clean Camp Dish Wipes are lab proven in removing unwanted…

  • The Big Gear Show 2023 – Utu, With, Umland’s, Jerps, and Embark

    Utu Utu offers an innovative skincare-suncare hybrid for all those who don’t want to choose between SPF performance and advanced skin nourishment. They know skincare without suncare isn’t skincare at all. Named after the ancient Sumerian god of the sun, they’re on a journey to protect and rejuvenate our skin and our relationship with the…

  • The Big Gear Show 2023 – Hang 10, Stapll, LifeStraw, Agawa Gear, and Mazama Designs

    Hang 10 Hang 10 has the ultimate storage solutions for outdoor enthusiasts with our revolutionary patent-pending vertical helmet and gear storage systems. We deliver high-quality products to solve simple yet everyday problems in outdoor activities and sports. Thoughts => This ingenious yet simple product was one of my faves at the show. It ticked the…

  • Fundraiser for SBTS to win The Meerkat Klunker: Night Sky Edition

    State Bicycle Co. and Dynaplug joined forces in 2022 to release the first Meerkat Klunker into the wild. Returning for a victory lap, this year’s Meerkat Klunker cranks the Klunk to 11 with gorgeous custom paint by the talented Curtis Bullock (Save The Postal Service) inspired by gazing at the twilight sky from your favorite…

  • Keegan Swenson and Carolin Schiff win Garmin UNBOUND Gravel 200, presented by Craft Sportswear.

    Swenson and Sofia Gomez Villafane hold on to leads in the Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda series. Emporia, Kan., (June 3, 2023) – Keegan Swenson and Carolin Schiff won the 2023 edition of Life Time’s (NYSE: LTH) Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear. Featuring the largest field size in the event’s history,…

  • Results from the 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

    The 2023 edition of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic brought more than 2,000 bike enthusiasts to Durango this weekend to ride the classic Coca-Cola Road Race and McDonald’s Citizen’s Tour, which raced the train from Durango to Silverton. Racers also enjoyed mountain bike and gravel events. “We had a beautiful day for the ride and…

  • Sea Otter 2023 – Topeak

    Topeak has some interesting new products for 2023; the LineUp Stand Max, FastFul bag, four new JoeBlow floor pumps, an expanded TetraFender Series, Elementa straps/bags, and new Stealth Tools. LineUp Stand Max Durable, tubular folding stand for storing and displaying bicycles. A spring-loaded arm stabilizes the rear wheel, and an adjustable tire roller accepts 20mm…

  • Sea Otter 2023 – Walkabout

    Berd Berd spokes are made from an advanced polymer called Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE). UHMWPE has 12 times the strength-to-weight ratio of steel and floats on water. Berd spokes have an improved fatigue life over steel and are impervious to the elements. This is what makes Berd spokes the lightest, strongest, and most durable spokes ever invented. Berd…

  • Sea Otter 2023 – Look Pedals, and Ohlins Suspension

    Look Flat Pedals TRAIL FUSION (324g) The Look TRAIL FUSION pedals give you superior control of your mountain bike and far greater performance than traditional flat pedals. Their wide composite platform offers increased stability, better power transmission and ultimate comfort, allowing you to pedal with confidence and get the most out of your ride. And…

  • Sea Otter 2023 – Küat Piston Pro Bike Rack, the HUK Tailgate Pads, and IBEX Overlanding Rack System

    Küat Piston Pro Rack Küat new Piston Pro features most of the same great features as The Piston Pro X (call it lean version of their Piston Pro X.) It features like all metal construction, OneTap hydro-pneumatic tire arms that make no contact on the bike frame, and tool-free wheel chock slides. The Piston Pro…

  • Sea Otter 2023 – 1UP, Aleck, and Dometic

    1UP 1UP USA makes timelessly durable, simple, American-made bike racks that go from box to hitch in seconds, offering reliability and convenience on par with no other brand. This year for Sea Otter, 1UP is launching its newest rack—the XD—a first-of-its-kind heavy-duty bike rack fit to accommodate fat-tire e-bikes with a carrying capacity of up…

  • PEARL iZUMi Releases Limited Edition Contours Gravel Collection

    PEARL iZUMi has released a limited edition of their Contours gravel collection. Contours pay homage to how earth’s natural landscape molds & and shapes gravel rides, the turns of a creek, and the rolling hills of a vast, unpaved adventure. The collection features limited-edition seasonal colorways in high-performance pieces to tackle any road or singletrack.…

  • Sea Otter 2023 – ABUS, Chris King, Udog, and Mission Workshop

    ABUS ABUS AirDrop ABUS is excited to announce its first-ever full-face helmet. The AirDrop is the new flagship helmet of ABUS’ mountain bike line and offers complete protection for the gnarliest of trails, and is packed full of features to improve the riding experience. The fit is one of the most important criteria when choosing…

  • Sea Otter 2023 – Hayes Brakes, Passchier Handlebars, CushCore, Saris, Cane Creek, and Honey Stinger

    Hayes Tomorrow is better when you build on experience and success from the past to reach new heights. We did that with a limited-edition release of the Hayes Dominion A4 “Purple Hayes.” The purple colorway is a testament to the early days of mountain biking that saw Hayes bring technology to the world that forever…