We were lucky enough to be invited to attend the UK Premiere of the new Anthill Films’ mountain bike picture Strength In Numbers thanks to Red Bull last night in Leicester Square. After a few free drinks, popcorn and Haribo we took our seats and waited for the Atherton’s to arrive to introduce the film. Gee Atherton is [...]
One of the conversations that seems to come up every now and then is the lottery conversation- the one discussing what you’d spend your money on, and if money would buy you happiness and friends. The answer seems to be yes on most counts, and to include huge properties with riding in the garden, a [...]
One of the best ways at improving your riding technique and style is to identify what you’re not very good at, and head out specifically to perfect it. If you’re not sure where to start, think about sections of trail you’re not comfortable with, or areas you struggle to keep your speed. Go and take [...]
We’ve been excited about the approach of the first World Cup over the last few weeks, and have been scouring websites and keeping a watch on Twitter for what’s going on. And the race in South Africa didn’t disappoint. Did you notice how far people will go to win these days? Aussie Tracy Hannah has [...]
We already wrote a round up on the Downhill World Cup for 2012 here and now we want you to make your predictions below in the comment box. If you get the top 3 right in any order we’ll send you a bunch of Vito Sport stuff (Not a Van sorry!), how does that sound? Get [...]
A lot of people tell me I’m addicted to mountain bikes. I used to laugh it off, thinking they were talking out their back sides, or that they maybe didn’t have a hobby themselves, so just didn’t understand what passion was… But actually, the more I think about it I think they’re right. I’m completely [...]
It’s funny how music can play such an active part in the moods we’re in, the things we think of and how we react to the music itself. The first thing I do in the morning is chuck the iPod on- or maybe listen to the radio if I feel the need for some kind [...]
There’s been a lot of hype about the recent Valparaiso urban DH race at Santos in Chile- the high speed race tackles some of the longest and most dangerous flights of steps and alley ways seen, and the top racers are hitting them absolutely flat out, having to deal with stray dogs roaming on course, [...]
