Northwest Tune-Up X Trailforks: New Multi-Sport Challenge Launches Today
The Northwest Tune‑Up festival and Trailforks have launched a Multi‑Sport Challenge running from May 11 to June 10. Riders log mountain‑bike, trail, and other outdoor activities in the Trailforks app or via a connected Garmin device, earning badges at 5, 10, 20 and 30 days. Participants who record 30 activities become eligible for a grand prize that includes two 3‑day VIP festival tickets, a hotel stay from July 9‑12, 2026, and a Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO Expert bike. The initiative aims to build momentum and community engagement ahead of the Bellingham‑based Northwest Tune‑Up event in July.
Video: 'Bad Things Come in Threes' - Inside Dan Booker's Red Bull Hardline Experience
Dan Booker released a short film titled “Bad Things Come in Threes,” chronicling his three‑year participation in Red Bull Hardline Tasmania. The video credits a team of filmmakers, photographers, and editors, including Charles Allardice and NanoLab, who developed Super 8 footage. Published...
Slack Randoms: Building a Pulsejet Powered Bicycle, Lego Road Bikes & More
The Slack #randoms channel at Pinkbike curated a week of off‑beat cycling stories, from a DIY 50‑lb thrust pulsejet bicycle to a new Lego Technic road‑bike kit priced at $130. Highlights also included a head‑to‑head ride showdown between Trinity Race...
Video: Creative Filmmaking & Timeless Style in Thomas Genon’s 'PATTERN'
Thomas Genon, the Belgian MTB icon, teamed up with filmmaker Jules Langeard to launch “Pattern,” a five‑part riding film that treats mountain biking as a visual system. The video isolates five core functions—Movement, Balance, Speed, Control and Continuity—each presented as a looping...
Throwback Thursday: Hardtail World Cup & Rampage Runs From Years Gone By
Polish rider Marcin Matuszny entered the 2026 South Korea World Cup downhill debut on a RockShox BoXXer‑equipped Dartmoor Hornet Pro hardtail, but fell behind in qualifying, igniting debate over rigid frames in elite racing. The article revisits historic hardtail performances,...
Ride New Trails, Win a Dream Trip to Norway with Norrøna & Trailforks
Trailforks is running a month‑long contest (May 6‑June 8) that rewards cyclists for logging new rides on its platform. Participants earn badges at 15 km, 25 km and 40 km, with each tier entering a draw for branded apparel or a weekend getaway. The top...
First Look: The Zink Zader Downhill & Park Bike
Cam Zink’s new Zader bike blends downhill and park geometry with 190 mm rear travel and a 200 mm fork, using dual 27.5″ wheels. The aluminum frame is manufactured in Southern California, comes with a lifetime warranty, and is offered as a...
Bluegrass Launches Venture Vest & Arto Armour Collection
Bluegrass unveiled its new Venture Vest, a hybrid bike pack that merges EN 1621 Level 2 back protection, Level 1 chest protection, and a 1.5‑liter water‑bladder compartment, priced at roughly $270 USD. The company also launched two updated Arto models—Arto Armour with full upper‑body...
First Look: RMU Nighttrain Has Two Chains & a "Mid-Pivot"
RMU (Rocky Mountain Underground) unveiled the Nighttrain, an alloy enduro bike that introduces a dual‑idler drivetrain with two chains and a patented Orion 6‑bar flex‑stay suspension featuring a mid‑pivot design. The bike offers 170 mm of travel, 29‑inch wheels, and a...
Video: Lucy Van Eesteren’s BC Freeride Roadtrip in 'On The Luce'
Lucy Van Eesteren released a new video titled “On The Luce,” capturing her freeride road trip across British Columbia. The footage emphasizes the pure feel of riding—movement, stillness, and the flow of open roads—rather than technical tricks. The project is backed...
Check Out: Five Ten’s Samba-Inspired Riding Shoes, A Digital Sag Tuner, & More
The latest Pinkbike gear roundup spotlights a mix of performance‑focused mountain bike shoes, high‑tech apparel, and innovative accessories. Five Ten’s Sleuth DLX shoes combine a Samba‑inspired aesthetic with its signature Stealth rubber outsole, while Mazawi introduces a Mexico‑made flat‑pedal shoe priced...
Live Now: Natural Selection Bike Aotearoa 2026 Broadcast
Pinkbike released the replay of the second‑annual Natural Selection Bike Aotearoa 2026, a competition that forces riders to master both technical precision and creative trick execution. Men compete across the Blue and Red zones while women tackle two high‑stakes lines...
Avinox Creates Restricted M2S Motor Variant to Gain UCI Race Approval
Avinox has introduced a restricted version of its M2S drive unit, the M2S Race750, which caps peak power at 750 W to meet UCI e‑mountain bike regulations. The limitation is achieved through a firmware detune rather than hardware changes, allowing the motor...
Must Watch: Kade Edwards & Finley Kirschenmann Team Up in 'Dude, Where’s My Axle?'
Kade Edwards and Finley Kirschenmann teamed up to produce the mountain‑bike video “Dude, Where’s My Axle?” filmed amid Queenstown’s rugged terrain. The project was backed by industry sponsors Trek, SRAM and Burgtec, and captured a mix of downhill, BMX and...
Randoms Part 1: FSA Bike Festival Riva 2026
The FSA Bike Festival Riva 2026 in Italy showcased a wave of new protective gear and footwear aimed at lightweight performance. Brands such as Seryt, Bluegrass, Northwave, Sidi and Abus unveiled products ranging from antimicrobial knee pads to convertible helmets....