There seems to be a lot of these slowed down 120 frames per second edits appearing on the web and most well filmed clips use a slowed rate to stunning, detailed effect. The above video is KHE rider Daniel Dhers casually blasting flair whips and huge wallrides like it’s nothing. Reminds me of those old Props ’how to’ videos where the slowed down demonstrations would make understanding how to hop tailwhip, well, evidently no less clear…
Check out what a trails video shot at just 50 frames per second looks like after the break…
posted by Tyler (Editor) - March 16, 2010 - 2pm EDT
ABOVE: Video from the inaugural race in 2009.
The Southern California High School Mountain Bike Racing Series follows up on a highly successful inaugural series with a five-race season that is attracting considerable attention from high school students across southern California. The season gets underway at the beautiful Vail Lake Resort near Temecula on March 14.
Matt Gunnell, the executive director of the League, can’t wait. “Last year our opener had 76 racers. This year we’re expecting over 130! We have a huge incoming class of freshman riders which bodes well for the growth of the League. We believe our program will not only be one of the keys to finding the next Lance Armstrong but, more importantly, will help provide a path to a healthy life and the love of a lifelong sport. In addition to providing a much needed competitive outlet, our program helps to instill an appreciation for and sense of stewardship of the outdoor spaces around us.”
Independent Racer Tiana Row said, “I am super excited for the start of the season and can’t wait to see how many more girls there are this year. I’m happy to be racing again for the SoCal League as the returning Varsity leader and just can’t wait for the first race!”
The BBC news channel today featured BMX riders from Leeds in a report on alternative ways to stay fit according to the National Health Service.
Featured in the report are a number of ‘The Works’ skatepark locals who, unsurprisingly point out that although BMX does carry risks, it is a great way to stay fit and avoid computer game addiction.
posted by Tyler (Editor) - March 12, 2010 - 4pm EST
Now, if you’re outta breath like the person shooting this video, you should probably rethink hauling a 55lb trailer around behind your bike. But if you’re die hard about being self sufficient or don’t have a ride to the next 24 hour race, this looks pretty nice. Honestly, it’d almost be worth transporting to endurance races just to have a firm place to sleep that’s off the cold, damp ground.
The Midget Bushtrekka trailer has a unit weight capacity of 260 pounds, so apparently it can carry everything but political correctness. Packed up to a 3-foot-8 b 2-foot-9 package when rolling along behind you, it unfolds into a 7-foot by 2-foot-9 tent that can be leveled with 4-inch adjustable jacks.
posted by Tyler (Editor) - March 12, 2010 - 11am EST
Rapha’s on a roll turning out new kit and clothing. The limited edition Transit Elite Sweater is a hat tip to their old Track Top and looks to be a sweet cruise around or aprés ride sweater. Made in partnership with Apolis Activism, a Los Angeles based clothing company, it’s hand knitted in Kathmandu from a blend of 30% Nepalese cashmere and 70% Merino wool.
Here it is rocked by a guy that looks a lot like what I suspect Dicky (aka: Rich Dillen, aka: my adversary at Breck Epic this year) will look like in 5 years:
MSRP is £285 and it’s only available in this blue striped tone. Video that explains its origin and fair-tradey humanitarian roots right after the break…
posted by Tyler (Editor) - March 12, 2010 - 8am EST
In case you’re wondering, it’s the tighter black one that’s the new Aero Rain Jacket. Castelli claims it’s fully breathable and stretchy while fully protecting you from water and wind. Oh, and it’s short sleeve, intended to go over a normal long-sleeve jersey or with their Nanoflex arm warmers, which features a “revolutionary” new fabric with “5-phase nanotechnology treatment.”
The new jacket is a collaboration between Castelli and Gore and will be on sale starting Winter 2011. The new Nanoflex arm-, leg- and knee warmers will be available in September.
posted by Tyler (Editor) - March 11, 2010 - 1pm EST
Via Steephill.tv, here’s a U.S.-friendly link to video of the final climb that put Contador in Yellow today at Paris-Nice. He basically rode away and made it look easy. The Tour de France should be very, very interesting…
posted by Tyler (Editor) - March 11, 2010 - 1pm EST
Make no mistake, I like, nay, covet a Mercedes GLK, but this video is a bit cheesy, and it’s only a teaser. You’ll have to finish watching it on Mercedes-Benz.tv. (Once there, just watch the intro and subsequent hostess…it’ll start automatically. Once it starts, click on Part 2 on the bottom to pick up where this one leaves off. It doesn’t get any less cheesetastic, but there are a few slick moves by the cyclist sure to anger Mercedes drivers everywhere.)
posted by Tyler (Editor) - March 10, 2010 - 5pm EST
There you are, still reading your TPS reports and checking a few last emails before your ride home while the guys at Hoffman Bikes are riding ramps and jumping stuff in their warehouse. Where would you rather work?
posted by Tyler (Editor) - March 9, 2010 - 10am EST
Great music, great clips and good times captured edited down for your entertainment by Heather Jurewicz. Somehow this just makes us wish cyclocross season would never end. Keep watching…just when you think it’s winding down, that’s when the real fun (and pain) begins. Wait, what? Kid’s ‘cross?
posted by Tyler (Editor) - March 9, 2010 - 8am EST
It’s not the Tracer 29er proto, but CRC Intense team riders Matti Lehikoinen and Ruaridh Cunningham are testing some prototype downhill bikes throughout the 2010 season. The video above gives you a few glimpses of them. As yet, no production plans are in place.
Many could have predicted this outcome, but DK and Shadow Conspiracy-sponsored Drew Bezanson has scooped another major contest win - the Toronto BMX jam.
The video of the finals, filmed by Fat Tony at Transworld BMX, shows that it was no easy win, with moves like 360 handplants over the sub rail to beat. Nonetheless, following one huge crash and watching two fellow riders be taken to hospital, Bezanson nailed a huge icepick on a window ledge way up and out of the big quartepipe to scoop the win.
For more piks from the event, check out Transworld’s comprehensive coverage, including the results from the women’s and amatuer competitions.
Mike Escamilla, AKA ‘Rooftop’, has been announced as United’s latest team addition. In joining the brand’s roster of talent, Rooftop will be riding alongside big names such as Corey Martinez, Geoff Slattery and Nathan Williams, as well as dirt jump shredders Kye and Leo Forte.
If the above video appeals to your riding tastes, check out the BMX veteran’s section in Etnies Forward, which can be seen here.
posted by Tyler (Editor) - March 8, 2010 - 10am EST
A quick video run down of the 2011 Trek Speed Concept that Lance is riding this year, filmed by and at Mellow Johnny’s. Try not to get motion sickness while watching. For a smoother and overall better vid, check out Ironman triathlete Chris Lieto’s self-filmed run down of his Speed Concept after the break…
