Tags: Darkfest
Sarah Moore
Mar 26, 2024
Video: Graham Agassiz Picks Up The Dad Cam for Vol. 1 of This is Livin'
The first in a series of episodes following Grahan Agassiz on different projects and events throughout the year, starting with Darkfest!
Pure Darkness
Mar 15, 2024
Must Watch: Official Highlights from Darkfest 2024
Big tricks, big air, and big slo-mo crashes...
Ed Spratt
Mar 15, 2024
Video: Darkfest 2024 Official Highlights
23 minutes of incredible sends from the 2024 edition of Darkfest.
Sarah Moore
Feb 12, 2024
An Update from Dan Paley After His Huge Crash at Darkfest 2024
The crash left Dan with a compound tib/fib fracture, a broken radius and a broken finger.
Pure Darkness
Feb 12, 2024
Darkfest 2024 Photo Highlights
Recapping on a massive edition of Darkfest 2024.
Ed Spratt
Feb 11, 2024
Results: Darkfest 2024
After some massive sends the results are in from Darkfest 2024.
Ed Spratt
Feb 11, 2024
Video Round Up: Huge Sends, POVs & More from Darkfest 2024
Check out some of the action that riders have shared from the event so far.
Ed Spratt
Feb 10, 2024
Video: Wild Top to Bottom Darkfest POVs from Robin Goomes & Bienvenido Aguado
Robin Goomes & Bienvenido Aguado send top to bottom runs at this year's Darkfest.
Sarah Moore
Feb 8, 2024
Video: Talus Turk Overshoots 90 Footer at Darkfest & Breaks Collarbone
2023 Red Bull Rampage fifth-place finisher Talus Turk's Darkfest has ended early.
Ed Spratt
Feb 8, 2024
Social Round Up: Rowdy Sends from Darkfest 2024
Check out all the action from the riders as they hit the huge course.
Sarah Moore
Feb 8, 2024
Video: Full Course Laps & Massive Tricks on Day 2 - Darkfest 2024
Full course laps and massive tricks already!
Ed Spratt
Feb 8, 2024
Video: Darkfest Course Preview with Tom Isted, Johny Salido, Matt Jones, Elias Ruso & Talus Turk
Jump on a train with Tom Isted, Johny Salido, Matt Jones, Elias Ruso and Talus Turk
Davi Birks
Feb 7, 2024
Podcast: Sam Reynolds Talks DarkFest 2024 Insights, Injuries, Rider Lists & Exclusive News
Sam talks about how much money it actually costs to host the event, his contrasting life as a dad and big air bike rider, his recently ankle injury, how he compiles the rider invite list, how to flip huge jumps and much more.
Video: Day 1 Sends from Darkfest 2024
Ed Spratt
Feb 4, 2024
Video: Theo Erlangsen Takes the First Full Lap of the Darkfest 2024 Course
After a month of building Theo Erlangsen has the tough job of sending the first top-to-bottom run.
Pure Darkness
Jan 29, 2024
Video: Relive the Best Moments From Darkfest 2023
Darkfest 2024 is fast approaching!
Pure Darkness
Jan 25, 2024
Video: Darkfest Behind The Build - First Hits & Sam Reynolds Injury Update
As event week approaches, building continues on the Darkfest course.
Pure Darkness
Jan 18, 2024
Video: Behind The Build at Darkfest 2024
It's been no easy feat keeping the course watered at the height of South African summer.
Ed Spratt
Jan 15, 2024
Video: The Build Begins for Darkfest 2024
Sam Reynolds is back with the first Darkfest build update ahead of the 2024 event.
Ed Spratt
May 22, 2023
Video: Huge Sends in the Wild GoPro Highlights from Darkfest 2023
Athlete POVs, FPV follow cams and more capturing some of the massive sends from Darkfest 2023.
Pure Darkness
May 4, 2023
MUST WATCH: Darkfest 2023 Official Highlights
24 minutes of absolute insanity. Sam Reynolds and crew have somehow pushed the boundaries of freeride even further this year.
Ed Spratt
Apr 21, 2023
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[Updated] Video Round Up: Huge Sends, POVs & More from Darkfest 2023
Check out some of the action from a week of massive hits at Darkfest.
Ed Spratt
Apr 23, 2023
Results: Darkfest 2023
After some massive sends the results are in from Darkfest 2023.
Ed Spratt
Apr 21, 2023
Video: Sam Reynolds & Robin Goomes' Darkfest 2023 Course Previews
Sam Reynolds & Robin Goomes take a full lap down the 2023 Darkfest course.
Ed Spratt
Apr 20, 2023
Video: Tom Isted's Record-Breaking 120ft Backflip at Darkfest
Tom Isted has beaten the previous record by around 10ft.
Ed Spratt
Apr 17, 2023
Social Round Up: First Hits at DarkFest 2023
Check out all the action from the riders as they get comfortable on the big sends.
Pure Darkness
Apr 12, 2023
Darkfest Announces Rider List & Reveals its New 110ft Jump
Just when you thought things couldn't get any bigger Darkfest have built a massive 110ft jump for the 2023 course.
Pure Darkness
Apr 3, 2023
Darkfest Returns with New Jumps for 2023
After a couple of years of rebuilding a similar course, the builders have some new plans for the 2023 event.
ReverseComponents
May 20, 2022
Video: Behind the Best Trick at Darkfest with Adolf Silva
Adolf Silva took the best trick award with his insane "Cali Roll."
Pinkbike Originals
May 9, 2022
Video: Attempting the World's Biggest Jumps For The First Time - Embedded with the Ruso Brothers
We spent the rollercoaster of a week alongside Daniel and Elias Ruso as they went through the process of learning how to ride the massive Darkfest course.
Whyte Bikes
May 8, 2022
Video: Daryl Brown Sends Huge Tricks at Darkfest 2022
Never get tired of watching people ride these massive jumps in South Africa.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 25, 2022
Video: The Official DarkFest 2022 Highlights
Even more sends out of South Africa.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 21, 2022
43-Minute Darkfest Documentary Now Available on Major Streaming Platforms
Can't get enough Darkfest content? We have just the thing for you.
Ed Spratt
Apr 21, 2022
Video: Huge Sends & Tricks from Darkfest 2022
Catch up on some of the massive sends from this year's Darkfest.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Apr 20, 2022
Photo Epic: Darkfest 2022
Another history-making Darkfest is in the books
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Apr 18, 2022
Bike Check: Sam Hodgson's Darkfest Dual Crown Pivot Firebird
For his second visit to Darkfest Sam Hodgson was riding a Pivot Firebird Enduro bike with a dual crown fork.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Apr 18, 2022
Bike Check: Kade Edwards' Custom Darkfest Trek Session Park
Kade Edwards had a custom marbled Trek Session for this year's Darkfest.
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 17, 2022
Video: 5 More Custom Freeride Bikes From Darkfest - Darkfest 2022
We dive into the specifics on five more freeride bikes that are tuned specifically for hitting massive jumps.
Ed Spratt
Apr 17, 2022
Results: Darkfest 2022
After some massive sends the results are in from Darkfest 2022.
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 15, 2022
Video: Practice Highlights at Darkfest 2022
Riders are bringing their very best to the big jumps in South Africa.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Apr 14, 2022
Bike Check: Vero Sandler's Santa Cruz V10 - Darkfest 2022
Vero Sandler's bike is used to sending it big, but DarkFest takes things to a new level.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Apr 14, 2022
Bike Check: Szymon Godziek's Singlespeed NS Fuzz - Darkfest 2022
As a seasoned Darkfest rider, Godziek is not shy when it comes to racking up big air miles.
Ed Spratt
Apr 14, 2022
Throwback Thursday: 22 Freeride Bikes From Past Darkfests
With Darkfest kicking off this week we have looked back through the archives for some of the freeride bikes from past years.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Apr 14, 2022
Bike Check: Hannah Bergemann's Darkfest Ready Transition TR11
Darkfest first-timer Hannah Bergemann shares the details on her new TR11.
Ed Spratt
Apr 14, 2022
Video: Rowdy First Sessions at Darkfest 2022
Darkfest 2022 is finally here as riders start to hit the full line of jumps.
James Smurthwaite
Apr 12, 2022
Video: Darkfest 2022 Course Preview
Darkfest 2022 is officially underway
Alicia Leggett
Apr 11, 2022
Social Round Up: First Hits at DarkFest 2022
Tires are on the dirt in South Africa for a week of big air.
Ed Spratt
Apr 7, 2022
Video: Massive First Hits on the Step-Up at Darkfest 2022
After two weeks of building it's finally time to test out some of the huge jumps.
Ed Spratt
Apr 4, 2022
Video: The Build Continues on the Huge Darkfest Jumps
Sam Reynolds and the build crew get to work on the huge hip and step up jumps at Darkfest.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Apr 16, 2022
Bike Check: Kaos Seagrave's Custom Darkfest Canyon Torque
Kaos Seagrave is no stranger to Darkfest, and this year he brought a bright pink Canyon Torque. It's a singlespeed... kind of.
Ed Spratt
Mar 31, 2022
Video: The Huge Darkfest 2022 Build Begins
The work begins on crafting this year's massive Darkfest course.
Ed Spratt
Mar 10, 2022
DarkFest to Officially Include Women for the First Time in 2022
Vero Sandler, Casey Brown, Hannah Bergemann and more will head to South Africa for this year's event.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 7, 2021
Must Watch: Darkfest 2021 Highlights
As the jumps got bigger for 2021, so did the tricks.
James Smurthwaite
May 25, 2021
Video: Bienvenido Aguado Lands 100ft Frontflip at Darkfest
This a claimed new record for a dirt to dirt front flip.
Pure Darkness
May 21, 2021
Video: Riders Check Out the Huge Darkfest Course
Riders begin to arrive at Darkfest as the course build draws to a close.
Sarah Moore
May 20, 2021
POV Video: Party Train Course Preview of the Massive Darkfest Line
A full run down the massive line.
Ed Spratt
May 20, 2021
Updated: Ike Klaassen Breaks His Femur at Darkfest
We wish Ike the best during his recovery.
Alicia Leggett
May 18, 2021
Social Round Up: First Hits at DarkFest
The riders have arrived at DarkFest and are already going huge.
James Smurthwaite
May 16, 2021
Updated: The Fest Series Parts Ways with Darkfest
Updated with a statement from Sam Reynolds
Pure Darkness
May 15, 2021
Video: First Hits on the Massive Darkfest Step-Up
With just days until some of the world's best freeriders arrive on-site, Sam Reynolds, Clemens Kaudela and Ike Klaassen session the huge step-up.
Pure Darkness
May 10, 2021
Video: The 2021 Darkfest Build Continues & First Hits on the Huge Course
In less than a week 15 of the best freeriders will be taking on the massive Darkfest course.
Ed Spratt
May 3, 2021
Video: The Build Begins for Darkfest 2021
Sam Reynolds arrives in South Africa to kick start the build for this year's Darkfest.
Ed Spratt
Apr 4, 2020
Video: The Wild GoPro Highlights from DarkFEST 2020
Relive the madness from this year's DarkFEST with the mind-bending GoPro highlights.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Mar 11, 2020
Interview: CJ Selig on Being the Only Woman at DarkFest
CJ Selig traveled down to South Africa with one goal in mind: hit the huge step-up on the Darkfest course.
O'Neal Racing
Mar 4, 2020
Video: A Minute of Matt MacDuff Highlights from Darkfest 2020
'After what I’ve seen and experienced I feel as if anything is possible.'
James Smurthwaite
Feb 26, 2020
Video: A Racing Drone's View of DarkFest 2020
Some unseen and up close footage from DarkFest
Eric Palmer
Feb 20, 2020
Photo Report: DarkFEST 2020
With some of the biggest jumps in Freeride DarkFest 2020 was always going to be wild.
Sarah Moore
Feb 19, 2020
Must Watch: Official Highlights from Darkfest 2020
An all-star cast of the world's best freeriders gathered in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
James Smurthwaite
Feb 18, 2020
Video: Brendan Fairclough Goes Stratospheric at DarkFest
A GoPro compilation full of bangers from Brendog.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Feb 10, 2020
19 Portraits from Darkfest
There aren't many times you would be able to get all these names and faces in the same place at the same time.
James Smurthwaite
Feb 10, 2020
4 Bike Checks from DarkFest 2020
It takes some pretty special riders to hit the huge jumps at Darkfest, but it takes some pretty special bikes too. Here are four of our favourites from some Fest first timers to one of the founders of the whole series
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Feb 8, 2020
Video: Bienvenido Aguado Lands Tsunami Front Flip - DarkFest 2020
Bienvenido Aguados lands his second attempt at a Frontflip Tsunami on the huge step-up jump.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Feb 6, 2020
Bike Check: Brendan Fairclough's Scott Gambler - Darkfest 2020
Here's how Fairclough changes his bike between racing World Cup DH and a weekend of massive jumps.
Aidan Oliver
Feb 6, 2020
Social Round Up - Darkfest 2020: Going Huge
Check out all the first hits from Brendan Fairclough, Nico Vink, Sam Reynolds, Clemens Kaudela, Kaos Seagrave and more.
Eric Palmer
Feb 4, 2020
Video: Final Touches & First Hits - Week 3 Build & Test Update from DarkFEST
Some of the riders have started to arrive and have had their minds blown by how massive and perfect these jumps are.
Ed Spratt
Feb 3, 2020
Video: First Full Run at DarkFest 2020
Riders get the first opportunity to try every jump on the 2020 DarkFest course.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 31, 2020
Video: First Hits at Darkfest 2020
The step-up gets resurrected and we get a look at the longest course in Fest history.
Eric Palmer
Jan 27, 2020
Video: Serious Progress - Week 2 Build Update from DarkFEST
The boys have been busy this week in South Africa and have made some serious progress.
Ed Spratt
Jan 23, 2020
Video: Building the Biggest Jumps in DarkFEST History
Sam Reynolds provides the latest update on the build progress for DarkFEST 2020 with the jumps looking bigger than ever before.
Eric Palmer
Jan 19, 2020
Video: DarkFEST Week 1 Build Update
Check out the latest progress from the DarkFEST build team.
Kenda Tire
Jan 18, 2020
Details & Rider List Announced for Darkfest 2020
The rider list includes some legendary DarkFEST veterans as well as some young guns.
Sam Reynolds
Jan 12, 2020
Video: First Day of Building the DarkFEST 2020 Course
The building crew arrive onsite for the first day of building.
Ed Spratt
Jan 2, 2020
Video: The History of Darkfest
A look back at the history of Darkfest from its beginnings to the 2018 event.
Eric Palmer
Dec 26, 2019
Video: DarkFEST Set to Return for Huge Fourth Edition
The party returns to the Hellsend Dirt Compound early next year.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 15, 2019
Video: The Jaw Dropping GoPro Highlights from DarkFEST
Just when you thought the dust had settled from DarkFEST, GoPro blow up a storm with their wild highlights.
Photo Epic: DarkFEST 2019
James Smurthwaite
Feb 25, 2019
Must Watch: The 2019 DarkFEST Highlights Are Absolutely Wild
FEST is best.
James Smurthwaite
Feb 8, 2019
Video: Adolf Silva Rides Out on the Side of a Jump at DarkFEST
When you improvise a hip while 30 feet in the air plus other social media highlights from DarkFEST.
Eric Palmer
Feb 6, 2019
Video: 'This Step Up is One of the Most Unreal Jumps I've Ever Hit' - Week 3 Update from DarkFEST
Hear what Nicholi Rogatkin, Brendan Fairclough and Ethan Nell think about the DarkFEST course.
Eric Palmer
Jan 31, 2019
Sam Reynolds Out of DarkFEST After Breaking Wrist on New Trick Jump
Healing vibes to Sam after this gnarly slam.
Eric Palmer
Jan 28, 2019
Video: Testing the Massive Trick Jump During Build Week 2 at DarkFEST
The boys have been very busy giving the entire course a refresh and testing some of the features.
Eric Palmer
Jan 21, 2019
Video: Checking in on DarkFEST Build Week
Africa's biggest mtb jumps are starting to shape up with two new, huge features.
Eric Palmer
Jan 5, 2019
Video: DarkFEST Returns for 2019
South African soaring to recommence in February with Sam Reynolds, Andreu Lacondeguy, Graham Agassiz and more
Eric Palmer
Jul 5, 2018
Video: Meet One of the Builders Behind the Incredible DarkFEST Jumps
Meet Clemens Kaudela, aka C-Dog, one of the builders behind DarkFEST. He's also a talented rider and threw down some huge tricks at the event this year!
Pure Darkness
Apr 11, 2018
The Darkumentary: An Evolution Of Darkfest - Video
Get behind the scenes of 5 years of dirt, sweat and cheers with The Darkumentary. Follow Sam Reynold’s and his all time crew from the roots of Pure Darkness to DarkFEST and all the carnage in-between!
Pinkbike Staff
Mar 4, 2018
Must Watch: DarkFEST Official Highlights & Results - Video
Oh my god... this creation by Sam Reynolds and Clemens Kaudela is a damn masterpiece, and everyone absolutely sent it.
Pinkbike Staff
Feb 13, 2018
DarkFEST - The Grand Finale
Nicholi Rogatkin wins best trick with a cash roll and Sam Reynolds bags the Spank whip-off award over the 90-foot double!
Eric Palmer
Feb 8, 2018
DarkFEST - Week 4 Update: Riders Arrive & Testing - Video
The riders are now testing the track's limits and pushing out of their comfort zones ahead of the big competition day.
Eric Palmer
Jan 31, 2018
DarkFEST – Week 3 Build Update
With a bit of rain, a lot of hard work and a day off, the guys have pretty much finished the DarkFEST build.
Eric Palmer
Jan 22, 2018
DarkFEST – Week 2 Build Update
Things look to be shaping up nicely during week two of the DarkFEST dig process. Just look at the size of those jumps!
Pinkbike Staff
Jan 16, 2018
DarkFEST – Week 1 Build Update – Video
Nico Vink, Sam Reynolds and Clemens Kaudela attack the Franschhoek area with 3 massive diggers, to create the most gnarly course built to date.
Cameron Zink
Jul 11, 2017
Run It: Cam Zink at Darkfest - Video and Photo Epic
Watch the first full segment of Cam Zink and Taylor Sage’s new movie, “Run It!" from Darkfest in South Africa
Pure Darkness
Mar 30, 2017
Freeride Mayhem - DarkFest Highlights Video
Massive jumps, huge hangtime, and big crashes from the Pure Darkness and Fest Series crews. We wouldn't expect anything less.
Pure Darkness
Mar 29, 2017
10 Bikes of DarkFest
These bikes were built up with one purpose in mind - going big.
DarkFEST Spank Mega Whip Contest
Live in South Africa and want to see the likes of Andreu Lacondeguy, Olly Wilkins, Cam Zink, Matt Macduff, Adolf Silva, Kurt Sorge, Aggy, and Nico Vink go head to head in a whip off? Head down to Garden Route Trail Park on 11 February for the spectator open day to see them in action.
Pure Darkness
Feb 9, 2017
DarkFEST Week 3: Shaping Up - Video
Andreu, Aggy, Zink and Sorge have arrived and next week's sessions are going to be banger.
Pure Darkness
Feb 2, 2017
DarkFEST Week 2: First Hits - Video
Blasting into week 2 and the build is getting serious. The boys are working overtime and things are starting to look incredible.
Pure Darkness
Jan 27, 2017
DarkFEST: The Build Has Begun - Video
The jumps at DarkFEST are turning out to be so big that even Nico Vink is nervous about hitting them...
Pure Darkness
Jan 19, 2017
DarkFEST is Coming - Teaser
Sam Reynolds will lead out the 2017 FEST series in South Africa this February. Hellz yeah.