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Downhill Mountainbiking in the Olympics?

Olympic fever has gripped the nation and indeed the Dirt office, we’re loving it. So I thought I’d throw out the question: “Do you think downhill...

Downhill Mountainbiking in the Olympics?
Dirt 100

2012 Dirt 100: POC Trabec Race MIPS

Two hundred quid might seem like a hell of a lot for an XC lid, but we actually think this one is worth it, and...

2012 Dirt 100: POC Trabec Race MIPS
Videos

Whistler: A locals guide with Stevie Smith and Ian Morrison

Whistler local Ian Morrison shows Devinci World Cup rider Steve Smith the sights and smells of the bike park! http://mpora.com/videos/AAd8kur1j3he   Whistler. International melting pot. Mountain biking mecca....

Whistler: A locals guide with Stevie Smith and Ian Morrison
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Watch Crankworx Whistler Events Live on Dirt!

Crankworx 2012, a monument to gravity, a testament to passion, kicks off this weekend in Whistler, BC! And the good news is that you can watch...

Watch Crankworx Whistler Events Live on Dirt!
Racing

Travis Pastrana challenges you...to something bonkers!

Forget Challenge Anneka, daredevil loon Travis Pastrana is challenging you to do something slightly more extreme than a three day charity make over of a...

Travis Pastrana challenges you...to something bonkers!
Dirt 100

2012 Dirt 100: Giro Section

Classic piss pot styling meets high–end ‘in–mould’ manufacturing is what this lid is all about, and we love it. When you can get a lid...

2012 Dirt 100: Giro Section
Videos

Strength in Numbers: Free Whistler Section

An absolutely amazing segment at Whistler Bike Park from Anthill Films Strength in Numbers that just screams out at you to go ride bikes!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAmVoFFs28A One version...

Strength in Numbers: Free Whistler Section
Dirt 100

2012 Dirt 100: Leatt DBX Comp III

The jury still seems to be out on whether or not neck braces are just the latest fashion accessory or a life saving piece of...

2012 Dirt 100: Leatt DBX Comp III
News

Fetish Bikes UK Gravity Enduro Series 2012 rd#4 Eastridge

Neil Donoghue takes the win in the Eastridge woods at rd#4 of the UK Gravity Enduro. Fetish Bikes UK Gravity Enduro Series 2012 RD4 Eastridge woods, Shropshire. 4/5th...

Fetish Bikes UK Gravity Enduro Series 2012 rd#4 Eastridge
News

The Scottish race scene needs YOU!

Scotland has some of the best downhill venues in the UK, don’t let a bit of rain put you off entering these great races! There was...

The Scottish race scene needs YOU!
News

Want to live the dream and get paid to build trails?!

Rowan Sorrell and the Back On Track crew are recruiting a trail builder and a designer to join their diggity team. Can U Dig it?! I...

Want to live the dream and get paid to build trails?!
Dirt 100

2012 Dirt 100: O'neal Fury RL

We think the Fox V3R is great value but we still realise that not everyone has that kind of money to lay out on a...

2012 Dirt 100: O'neal Fury RL
Videos

iXS EDC Pila impressions

Not impressions like Bremner or Culshaw or impressions like Monet or Degas or even impressions like a fat elephant in some soft butter. No. We’re...

iXS EDC Pila impressions
Racing

2012 World Champs British team selection

British Cycling announce the 2012 World Champs team and it’s massive! 21 riders will travel to Leogang for the 2012 Mountainbike World Championships, it would be...

2012 World Champs British team selection
Racing

Want to go to the World Champs in Leogang by bus?!

Fancy going to watch the 2012 World Champs in Leogang but are too lazy to organise getting there? Well, help is at hand. World Cup racer...

Want to go to the World Champs in Leogang by bus?!
Racing

Adam Brayton wins Caersws Halo BDS

Mr Gas To Flat aka Adam Brayton smashes Halo BDS round #4 at Caersws by 4 seconds from Steve Peat. 1. Adam Brayton 1:50.326 2. Steve Peat...

Adam Brayton wins Caersws Halo BDS
Dirt 100

2012 Dirt 100: Fox V3R

If you’re going to be donning a full face lid the chances are that you’re looking for as much protection as you can get, and...

2012 Dirt 100: Fox V3R
News

Thieving scumbags strike again.

Seven bikes were stolen from a shed in North Nibley, Gloucestershire on Thursday August the 3rd. Oliver Tyne has just had all his bikes pinched from...

Thieving scumbags strike again.
Dirt 100

2012 Dirt 100: Shimano XTR Trail SPD

Shimano SPD lovers have been crying out for years for a pedal like this, and now that it has arrived it is every bit as...

2012 Dirt 100: Shimano XTR Trail SPD
Dirt 100

2012 Dirt 100: Shimano DX SPD

For DH duties we simply don’t think there’s a better clipless pedal than these. The positive nature of the Shimano system always means that you...

2012 Dirt 100: Shimano DX SPD
Fresh Produce

2013 Five Ten exclusive first look! | Fresh Produce

Five Ten have just beamed over exclusive images of their new 2013 range of posh riding daps...

2013 Five Ten exclusive first look! | Fresh Produce
Videos

James McKnight, Alex Evans Tirol Trip part 1, Zillertal

James McKnight and Alex Evans hit up the Austrian Tirol. Words: James McKnight. THE AUSTRIAN TIROL Including the Zillertal and Oetztal valleys. I first visited the Tirol area of...

James McKnight, Alex Evans Tirol Trip part 1, Zillertal
News

Friday Olympic Randoms

Friday Randoms are Going For Gold as Henry Kelly might have said during the 1980’s! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ECURFcDU8c 10 points if you can guess what happens in this vid! Grandma…nooooooo! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAVL61yeCYs I...

Friday Olympic Randoms
Dirt 100

2012 Dirt 100: Acros - Flat

With a platform that measures a whopping 12cm long these pedals offer a feel that few others can match. It really feels like your foot...

2012 Dirt 100: Acros - Flat
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