Flip Double Whip stomped at Jamie Goldman's second annual Upside Down and Underground Invitational.

Check out X-Fusion's awesome suspension fork and shock options for 2012 - and then watch the video of X-Fusion's George Ryan getting rad on his trailbike.

On the World Cup circuit, racers know what to expect at each venue. The best pastries are in Houffalize, the best parties are at Mont St. Anne, and the craziest crowds are at Fort William - and in the early season, it’s a safe bet to expect rain - lots of it.

For all you PBers itching to get back on the mountain, Diablo Freeride Park is set to kick-off the official start of the 2011 east-coast riding season this Saturday, April 30th!

In Vancouver? Like free beer? Like Biking? Head to Robson and Howe at 9pm to check out "You Like This". Can't make it? Pinkbike will feature the movie for free online.

Check out some Voreis action shot by Justin Brantley and Devon Schmitt showcasing the new Fox Striker Helmet.

Howell at the Moon Productions repackages the diggers-versus-rangers conflict in a visually stunning full-length movie that has a refreshing conclusion.

World Cup team videos are rolling in now, have a look at how Team Lapierre riders Blenki and Cole fared from round one

Long awaited, looking fantastic and all from the UK. We recently took delivery of Middleburn's latest addition to their crank range, the RS8 X-Type which follows on from their previous legendary offerings for use on ISIS and square taper bottom brackets. Let's see how they fared.

A couple of years ago I went on a riding trip to El Salvador with Matt Hunter, Dave Watson, Steve Mitchell and Derek Dejonge from Bike, plus a few others. Calling it a riding trip was just our way of justifying it, the reality of it was that it was a surf trip...

Want to be a certified MTB instructor? Check out the PMBI courses offered by ZEP.

"You Like This" is premiering tomorrow in Vancouver physically or if you can't make it, then it will be available free on Pinkbike. Make sure you check it out!

Take a trip with KHS Team riders Aiello, Spalding and Binggelli as they start their North America race season. Filmed by videographer stud Travis Fant.

Entries are flying in faster than we could read them, but you still have a day to finish up your words and submit. Due date is Friday at 11:59pm PST. Thanks to everyone who has already submitted stories.

Mitchell Scott needs no introduction in the world of Mountain Biking tales, as he stands tall amongst the best. It is with much stoke that we here at Pinkbike roll out his first editorial debut with us.

The boys at Kona have been having so much fun testing prototypes of their all-new Entourage short travel DH/Big Mountain/FreeRad mountain bike that they just had to tell everybody.

Chris, living life by a thousand cuts, has shattered his leg and broken his arm. Read on for more info.

At Pinkbike we love to see the sport of mountain biking grow and pick up steam. Read on for some insight into racing in Alberta, Canada and hopefully the same is happening in your province/state/country.

Two’s Company charts the fortunes of Team ChainReactionCycles.com/Nukeproof riders Joe Smith and Matti Lehikoinen at the opening round of the 2011 MTB World Cup in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

PB regulars Karl Heldt, Matt Miles and Dylan Sherrard from biking mecca Kamloops are teaming up to form 'Silvia'. What is it? Bring three rad riders with awesome media-generating talents and watch them create some incredible visuals. Check out their first video.

It's here, X Gon Give it To Ya. X-Fusion and Theo Dilworth have put together this 35 min flick to get you guys pumped on riding. Apologies to all businesses who will suffer decreased production as their employees all check this out!

Where It's At is a web series which seeks to give you an insight into the lives of some of the best riders and racers that Australia has to offer on the SVC Imports Team. The team includes veteran Elite racer, Brad Kelly and Elite Racers, Tim Eaton and Matt Vincent.

With more product features and on site coverage than you could possibly finish reading in a week from Team Pinkbike, take a look back at the week that was Sea Otter 2011

This is the last in the series and we finally get to see the pig face get unveiled and we were pumped to see who it was! Fun video series Marco!

Take a look at Sea Otter through the lens of a Contour camera

Russ Clark has been hard at work all Winter traveling to different riding zones in the UK with Nico Turner behind the camera capturing all the riding for months on end and together (with help from friends) they've managed to create the 6 part "Live to Ride" series. Here is the final installment.

The NorthernDownhill series run by Carl Davison in the north of England may not be the biggest series in the UK, but it has fast earned a reputation for using challenging courses as well as a loyal group of racers who attend them.

Bike Park coming to Lethbridge?

The Sustainable Manufacturing Program at California State University, Chico won the Grand Prize for the 11th time at the prestigious 2011 Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) for their mountain bike chain guide and bash guard. The challenge was held on April 5 at the AeroDef Manufacturing Convention in Anaheim.

Sunday May 15, 2011 will see the return of racing action at Vedder Mt. in Chilliwack, BC. A toonie race down the favorite trails of Vedder will show just who is the master of the hill.

I met up with New Zealand DH racer Sam Baker last weekend to put an action packed edit together to go along with an interview and a few shots to showcase his skills on the bike.

The Almax 0.7m bicycle specific chain and lock. The U.K's best bike lock.

Now that there is snow on the ground most Mountain bikers can’t get out and ride much. We look at videos, we start planning next summer biking trip or we start thinking about upgrading/buying new parts and or in some cases a new bike. Well in my case, I did not want to stop riding. The problem is I live in Calgary where the winters can get cold… very, very cold. I had to walk to work about 12 year ago in minus 36 Celsius and that’s without taking into account the wind chill factor. The cold months, December, January and February can see days where it will drop below minus 20 Celsius and stay there for a few days. So what to do? Commuting to work for me means 23 kilometers each way and during the cold months that also means riding in the dark morning and night. I did it last year when the weather was ok and I found that when it got below minus 15 Celsius, I would start to freeze after 45 minutes on the bike and it made it rather unpleasant, especially when my toes and finger would begin to thaw when I would start work. I am lucky to have great facilities with indoor parking for bikes with showers and lockers right next to it but I needed something more to motivate me to commute full time and really keep on riding all year long.

Mariana or known as Mana, is a 16YO girl, which at her early age is setting a new boundary to downhill locally proving to be better than her rivals with is worth to be mention that all of them are boys and some of them much older than her, locally she's proven to in the Top 3 and in a Central American level the only girl competing in downhill, This coming years she's planning to go to the Pan-American competition sin Colombia, and if she manages the enough points, going to the 2011 WC

Pro GRT got off to a bang last week.I brought some "Twilight" stars out to watch the pros shred the Port Angeles track.I don't think Robert Pattinson made it out alive. Confused? Watch the video.

Many people talk about it, but it's guys like Brett Tippie and Johnny Smoke that are the Do'er types who get out and get things done! Last Summer, I was driving past Yak Peak thinking, "Holy Sh*t that's gnarly" - while they were planning to descend it.

MRP's XCG guard is designed to protect your chain rings from damage - especially important considering the replacement price of some of the current 2x10 rings. Watch MRP's own Noah Sears guide you through the installation.

Have a peek at the teaser included. If you like, get your ass back here tomorrow for the whole thing...

The FMB World Tour will be making its first North American stop at the Ranchstyle Mountain Bike Festival on May 6-8 in Grand Junction, Colorado.

For the second installment of his "In My Life" series, Long Nguyen has teamed up with Andrew Taylor, aka AT, for a look behind the rider.

Goatstyle moves to Silverstar Bike Park (Vernon, B.C.) for the 2011 Summer - August 11-13.

Chris Cocalis, the mastermind behind Pivot Cycles, takes Pinkbike through his Phoenix team-issue World Cup DH bike and shows us the new M4X four-cross/dual-slalom racing frame.

With Mik Hannah setting the fastest pace in qualifying it looked to be a great opening round to the World Cup season for Team GT.

You can't have one unless your name is Jared Graves or Shaun O' Connor - Get an inside look at Yeti's team-issue 25th anniversary 303 from Chris Conroy, a fresh design that has been in development for a year.

Catch up with Blind Bobby McMullin to see what he's been up to, and get the lowdown on Suntour suspension from Darren Salsbury.

The first World Cup DH is in the bag and the Sea Otter is behind us. Now it's back to work, so start your week with 11 international edits from BC, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, England, and south from California and Washington states.

The first World Cup of the season is in the books and Trek World Racing takes claim to the top spots in men's and women's. Huge congrats to Gwin and Moseley!.

Winter is over, but consider A'ME's heated grips while you can still remember returning from a ride with hands so cold that your fingers can't unzip your - well, you get the point.

Fox's Jim Noonan shows off some improvements for 2012 that will make the world's most popular air-sprung damper even better - like adjustable compression damping.

How thankful would you be if a busload of your friends pitched in to pay for a last-ditch experimental operation that restored your sight - after you were told that you would soon be blind?

Contour adds two new features that allow users to pinpoint exactly where an event happened, and preview the camera on-location, without the need to download to a computer.

Magura extends its lead in disc brake technology with an injection-molded carbon fiber master cylinder and lever on their MT8 disc brake.

Tomac aims to bring downhill race bike performance into a more affordable arena with their new Primer 200, a race worthy frame that retails for an impressive $1599 USD.

Super-slick SKF seals, Kashima coating and stiff, 34-millimeter stanchions make Fox's 140-millimeter-travel 29er fork an instant winner for AM riders.

There is always too much talking about bikes and not enough riding them at Sea Otter. Check out a rad edit inside from the post-Sea Otter Jump Jam in Aptos - Less talking, more riding.

Jared Graves and Anneke Beerten claim the first 4X wins of the season. DH qualifiers Hannah and Moseley lay down top times.

Syncros makes the World's Widest H-bar - Flavor 29er tire, AM Carbon H-bar, and a DH Stem to Die For.

Fraser Britton is in South Africa enjoying the sunshine and all the World Cup action. Here are some more shots from practice.

Nigel Page of CRC takes a walk about the pits with MTB Cut camera guys to get some behind the scenes shots.

GT rider Mick Hannah qualified fastest in South Africa at the first round of the 2011 UCI DH World Cup. Check out the video for a behind-the-scenes look at team GT.

Shimano's 2012 XTR rear derailleur with the Shadow Plus feature increases chain tension to reduce noise and the chance of dropping a chain.

What would you blow off this summer to get hooked up with cash, accommodations and season passes at five B.C. bike parks?

Our friends at Freehub magazine are done the second week of their 44 day journey around the USA. This week, it was Woodward West's MegaRamp with Dueck and Montgomery - check it!

Banshee's Keith Scott walks us through the Prime 29er prototype. We've followed it from CAD drawing to prototype, now it looks ready for serious trail action.

Airborne sells direct, and specializes in entry-level, performance bikes like the $699 AM/Freeride Marauder. So if you are on a budget, start shopping here.

When Easton applied its patented dual-thread interface to its EC 90 XC Carbon fiber rim, it resulted in the world's lightest UST wheelset - at 1280 grams

The sun was shining, the course got faster all day, and Mick Hannah (AUS) and Tracey Moseley (GBR) took home 50 points for qualifying first.

Want to know every detail of the 2011 Pietermaritzburg World Cup DH? World Cup riders Matti Lehikoinen and Joe Smith talk through their runs down the South African course.

April Showers! We're bringing you sweet deals and hitting the road to warmer trails this month!

Owner Mark Hayes heads up to the mountain for another day of preseason preparation. Open May 6 for season pass holders, May 7 to the public.

Rocky Mountain brought this bike down to the Sea Otter Classic and the welds were still hot.

Riders got familiar with what is basically a very straightforward track and got their bikes a bit dirty - Bryn Atkinson rolled a tire off the hip near the bottom and Danny Hart had a bit of a moment...

Oakley uploaded this video about their long time MTB athlete Cedric Gracia - this man is a legend.

Spring has made it to Molini di Triora. Over the last month the warmth of the sun has crept up the Val d’Argentina from the coast...

Roger Rinderknecht riding his signature series knee pad from iXS while he enjoys the dual event at the Sea Otter Classic as well as the jumps in Aptos.

The 2011 Sea Otter Classic came and went. Take a look back at SRAM's involvement in helping shape this year's event to be one of the best ever.

Day 1 of practice has just come to a close here in Africa for the first World Cup of 2011. Cedric Gracia has the fastest timed practice run with a 4:33 under dry conditions.

Maxxis International and Rocky Mountain Bicycles are proud to announce the 2011 Maxxis-Rocky Mountain UCI MTB World Cup Team.

Team CRC Nukeproof arrived in Pietermaritzburg this week prepared for round one of the 2011 UCI World Cup - and their mechanic takes Pinkbike through the setup that the riders are running.

Cane Creek was at the Sea Otter Classic showing off new models of their game changing AngleSet head set.

The boys behind The Collective, Roam, Seasons and Follow Me announcing their newest film coming 2012, "Strength in Numbers."

On the last day of the Otter the sun was blistering from the roll-out and the racing was just as heated. Enjoy my last installment of random shots from the venue.

It's Aaron Chase's turn to be interviewed on the PB couch who talks Red Bull District Ride and the real reason Race Face went under...

Get in those comments and pick your favorite vids and pics from the 2nd round of the Halo BDS, the top video get £200 cash and a Drift HD Stealth Camera while the top photo gets a £100 voucher from Warehouse Express and a LowePro Backback

Brian Lopes was helping out around the Marzocchi tent and even went so far as to do some fork servicing for one lucky rider.

Bryson Martin Sr. and Jr. of Marzocchi USA sit down with Ryan to talk about suspension and the new Intense, GoPro, Marzocchi DH squat for the 2011 season.

The start of the 2011 World Cup season is just around the corner, and it’d be an understatement to say local boy Greg Minnaar has a bit of a home field advantage here. After all, Pietermaritzburg is where Minnaar grew up.

The World Cup fires up for 2011 in South Africa for the second time in three years with a “triple” World Cup: DH, 4X, and XC racing. Pinkbike takes a run down the teams and riders vying for the win.

Needles behind the scenes for 3 Minute Gaps ripping some epic DH. And getting stung by bees?

Duncan Riffle shows us his DH rig and then gives us a walk through of the Giant team trailer at the Sea Otter Classic.

Take the first sneak peek at the new TLD kit the Monster-Specialized boys will be rocking this year - and behind the scenes with 17 year old Troy Brosnan: courtesy Sean Anderson

In under 4 months time, the Western Open will return to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and it's looking to be one dialed event.

Time for some Jump Jam and Whip Contest action - check out the video and photos inside!

MRP's new G2 Carbon chain guide claims to be both lighter and more resilient to impacts. Watch the video and check out the photos inside to learn more.

Black Market's Killswitch gets put through its paces. Find out if it can hold its own against the usual crew of dirt jump and slopestyle hardtails. Read the test, watch the movie.

Often riding in new towns, we find ourselves buying maps as a way to donate to local trail builders, this initiative in Squamish is a great idea in our books!

The last day of Sea Otter was the Pro DH.

Brandon Semenuk, Andrew Shandro and Cam McCaul talk about Trek, C3, and more.

We take a closer look at Spank's trick looking Spike pedals, lightweight Oozy LTD bar and stem, and their colorful anodized headset spacers.

Just because we're in California at the Sea Otter, don't think I'd forget about movies for your Monday! Here are 8 edits for your enjoyment.

Freeride Mountain Bike icons Randy Spangler and Josh Bender come by the Pinkbike tent for an interview with Ryan Berrecloth.

Trek's Cam McCaul takes the Pinkbike video camera into the Sea Otter pits to interview Duncan Riffle and Andrew Neethling, Mark Weir and his son Gus, and Mike Montgomery about his backflip cliff hangers. Watch the gong show inside!

Norco was showing off their 2012 Sight at Sea Otter, complete with 140mm of rear wheel travel and ISCG O5 chain guide tabs.

Richie Schley talks about his off season injury and the upcoming season.

Speed and Style finals went OFF today with Semenuk, McCaul and Pierre Edouard Ferry taking the top three positions. Watch the finals video to see Semenuk and McCaul square off, and check out all of the photos inside!

Jared Graves and Melissa Buhl win the 2011 Sea Otter Downhill, with Neethling and Immer in second and third for the men, Kintner and Miller second and third for the women.

Full Results and Photos inside

e*thirteen unveils the production version of their SRS+ 32 chain guide that Team Monster Energy - Specialized uses for their World Cup campaign.

KHS Factory team rider Logan Binggeli sits down with Ryan to talk about last year's break out season with his first place qualifier at the Red Bull Rampage and what his plans are for racing this season.

Diamond Back rider Eric Porter stops in to give us the quick run down on all his program changes and some details on this year's plans.

VP Components had three different prototype pedals on display, including one that measures in at an astonishing 6mm thick.

Watch Aaron Chase take us around the pits to see what's going on at the 2011 Sea Otter Classic!

Day three was all about the dual slalom. Here's the highlight reel...

Morpheus is a really new company, but with riders like Mitch Chubey competing on their bikes in the FMB World Tour, they are getting noticed - doesn't hurt to be one of the most colorful brands either.

Holy crap it's hot here - my ears are getting crispy! Thankfully my trigger finger isn't burnt and I can still get the pics to you. Enjoy part three!

SRAM debuts an eye catching polished finish for the XO group, with new lower gearing options and a carbon fiber chainring guard.

This time, FireEye Bikes really tried their best to enrich their production line of saddles to meet the needs of their supporters.

Jared Graves and Jill Kintner win the 2011 Sea Otter Dual Slalom.

Ryan B sits down with Jeff at Sea Otter. Catch up with the Giant rider and urban legend as he brings us up to speed on the latest.

Save your frame for about ten bucks. A frame designer teams up with a grip maker to market a simple fork stop.

McGarry, the blond haired kiwi phenom, takes us over to the Culture Of Speed booth where Mike Flaherty runs us through some new Atomlab bits.

Seattle's living legend Jon Kennedy walks Pinkbike through Diamondback's aluminum-framed Dreamliner gate racer.

Crankbrothers had a lot to say, with a new pedal release, carbon DH and AM handlebars, redesigned wheels (with a new cobalt carbon fiber model), a range of seatposts and a couple of hydration packs.

With nearly 1500 miles of pavement between us and our home base in Bellingham, WA, the Freehub "44 Days and Rolling" crew has been on the open road for one full week this Saturday.

Five Ten are here at the Sea Otter Classic showing off their amazing line up of shoes that have really helped advance DH footwear in the past few years.

Quite literally where ever you look, there are cool things to see. In 4 days one can't take it all in, but I am doing my best to bring you a kaleidoscope of variety from the venue, enjoy!

Leatt is making personal safety their business and they were at the Sea Otter with their newest DBX Pro (Carbon), neck brace model for everyone to check out and drool over.

Walking the pits at any race is always fun, but a massive event like the Sea Otter Classic is full of sweet things to see.

Day two at the Sea Otter Classic was a busy one. Here's my highlight reel.

Truvativ pulls the curtains back on their new XO chain guide. Have a look at all of the details inside.

Specialized Gravity USA team rider Curtis Keene rolled out his Demo 8 to the Sea Otter Classic with some interesting parts on it, including a custom 12x135mm rear end and the prototype DT Swiss downhill hub that we showed you earlier in the week. Check it out inside!

Get Stoked! Get some free airbag action all weekend at Sea Otter!

The Sea Otter Classic Downhill practice for pros kicked off bright and early at 8:00 AM. Check out all of the action inside!

Cam McCaul stole Pinkbike's video camera and went on a tear at Sea Otter. Watch him catch up with Greg Watts and Ryan Nyquist, the bratwurst guy, and his brother Tyler.

Like BBQs and free stuff? Come by the Pinkbike.com tent on Saturday at 1-3PM for the Summer Gravity Camps and Whistler Mountain Bike Park Sea Otter BBQ!

Check out GT shredder Tyler McCaul's on-board tour of the Sea Otter Speed and Style Track and then watch the pros throw down for qualis!

Pinkbike caught up with Brandon Semenuk to get a closer look at his slope style bike, including his hydraulic gyro and brand new polished 2011 SRAM XO parts. Watch the movie and check out the photos inside!

Kelly McGarry talks Gravity Components at day two of Sea Otter.

The new Dyno brake from Hayes not only comes with a lifetime leak proof warranty, but will also retail for an impressive $79 USD per end when they become available.

The Carbon Prana helmet is a lightweight carbon shelled full face that uses Kali's unique Composite Fusion Plus technology to improve its impact absorption.

Check out Enve's super-tough US-made carbon fiber rims and DH handlebars. Pinkbike discovers why Enve's all-mountain rim has consistently out-performed aluminum DH models on the World Cup circuit.

Mountain Cycle's prototype Shockwave Two uses their novel Turntable eccentric linkage to deliver 8" of rear wheel travel. Check out the video inside to get a closer look at their new downhill bike.

Check out the action from the Camp of Champions air bag during the first day of Sea Otter.

The annual Sea Otter classic is the year's first big event. Have a look at Margus Riga's photos to feel like you are here with us.

Ellsworth's FR180 is a huge departure from that company's once-conservative approach to bike design. The seven-inch-travel DH/FR frame is designed for fast pedaling courses, but does not sacrifice deep-travel suppleness. Want one for free? See below.

Jacob McGahey gives Pinkbike a video tour of the Industry Nine six-pawl freehub system. Industry Nine wheels are hand made in North Carolina, with 7075 aluminum spokes in a stunning array of contrasting anodized colors

SDG's I-Fly Storm saddle uses micro injected rubber tread to help keep the rider in place when conditions get nasty. Have a look at both the production model and the first prototype made by Sam Hill's mechanic, Jacy.

Deity is at Sea Otter showing off their new lightweight nylon blend Compound pedals, as well as new finishes for their Dirty 30 bars.

The DH course at Otter just got a recent face-lift courtesy Truvativ and Momentum. Now time to put some miles on it. Watch the Giant team session the course with style.

Some Halo BDS action from our man on the scene, Scott Marshall.

Pinkbike UK division were in full force at Moelfre rd 2 of the Halo BDS this past weekend. We caught up with the following top steeds to give you the full lowdown on some the fastest bikes on the hill. Were talking tyre pressures, tyre choice, gear ratios, bar widths and rise and a little bit more.. Open her up to see what Tim Lake got down on film on how the Pro's have their bikes set-up.

One tiny sprocket may mean big changes for mountain bike drivetrains - and what the players who are spearheading the concept see in the future

3 states. 6 convenient liquor stores. 1 20x20' tent lost on I5. 1 adventure to find it again. 3 clogged toilets. 47 gun shops. 6 military bases. $250 in Diesel. 1418 kilometres and 18 hours of sleep...between 4 people. The spectacular Iphone photo collage below is all we have to show you.

Pinkbike has the first look at DT Swiss' prototype hub that allows Team Monster Energy - Specialized riders to run a small 9 tooth cog. Is this the beginnings of a full-on DH race group?

Shimano has unveiled its 2012 XT groupo with lots of refinements throughout, but the new and very XTR like brake system has really caught our eye - have a look inside.

If you've been to enough Sea Otters you've seen the weather change, riders change, but you'll notice that a lot of top pros (riders and shooters) remain on top year after year. Sterling takes a look at the Sea Otter Classic over the years.

Pinkbike is on the road to Sea Otter, but first we stopped off at Specialized HQ to have a look behind closed doors.

Over the next 44 days, Freehub Magazine will be traveling the United States while documenting different aspects of the national riding community that help to drive the various aspects of our sport.

After an epic La Nina winter which kept many Comox Valley trails under snow, the weather has warmed and the Dodge City Downhill kicks off the 2011 Island Cup DH Series.

Round 2 of the Halo BDS series took place in Moelfre at the weekend so here is a full recap from the event.

This past weekend was the Nissan European Downhill Cup and the 3rd Race of the Spanish Championship 2011 and Pira was on hand to create a video of the weekend's racing.

With the Vienna Air King last weekend, the Freeride Mountain Bike (FMB) World Tour started its 2011 season with a bang – and with the new season also come several changes and improvements.

Recently we got some POV footage from Cam that showcased what he's been up to during his off season.

Spank's new Spike pedals feature a slim 12mm body and a distinctive design that sets them apart in a sea of other options.

"Pedal-Driven: A bike-umentary" World Premiere scheduled for the 2011 Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California. Non-profit documentary explores conflict surrounding mountain bikers on public lands.

Logan had a pretty sick season last year and shows us that he likes to spend time on his motorized two wheeler too.

Sebas Romero is a sick punk rock photo killer based in Barcelona, Spain. I've been watching his work for more than a few years now and he always inspires me. I talked to him the other day and asked him a few questions about himself and his photography.

Here's a visual safety checklist that will ensure your ride will be as ready as you are when the time comes to shred. Make it a habit.

Atomlab's Suprelite wheelset comes to the fight promising more strength than the current crop of featherweight all-mountain wheels, but still at a respectable weight that won't feel like a burden during long days in the saddle.

This past weekend in Santa Cruz was the Santa Cruz Bicycle Festival and there was a jump jam at the legendary Post Office!

Camp of Champions, Pinkbike and GoPro have teamed up to bring you some free shred time on the famous COC Big Air Bag.

Acros' A-GE is an innovative hydraulic derailleur system with a single-paddle shift lever that weighs less than XTR and adapts to 8, 9, and 10-speed cassettes.

Diamondback is working hard on their prototype downhill bike. Have a look inside to see what makes the new bike tick.

Pinkbike gets a detailed look at the Sea Otter Classic with amazing imagery and video. The event gets started in less than a week, looks like the boys from Momentum and Truvativ have done an incredible job!

We are rocking in the racing van from Chilliwack, B.C. to Monterey, California for the 2011 Sea Otter Classic and making stops along the way to ride and meet good people. Plus who doesn't want to see a vintage WC DH rig from 1996 - we're pumped!

We're on the road to the 2011 Sea Otter Classic, but pulled over to make sure that you get 9 edits to start your week off with out a hitch!

In less than 4 week's time "You Like This" is going to premiere in Vancouver, B.C. (April 29, 2011) and it's gonna be a party! Dan Skogland tells us about his part in the film.

Gee Atheron, Steve Peat, and Brendan Fairclough make up the Elite mens podium, Emmeline Ragot, Fionn Griffiths and Jess Stone the womens.

updated with photos - 4/11/2011

Jill Kintner and Danny Hart win the first round of the ProGRT series in Port Angeles today. Team Giant take the top 3 spots with Hart, Needles, Riffle and Yeti's 16 yr old Richie Rude 4th.

With the closure of Blue Mountain's bike park, the East Coast is down a lift access area. Thankfully the crew at Spring Mountain (Launch Bike Park) have put in the efforts to make their riding zone worth your travels.

Giant Bikes dominates the ProGRT round 1 with their riders taking the top 3 spots in Men's Elite!

Pinkbike's got an update from the first practice day from Moelfre, Wales.

California shredders Curtis Keene and Brad Benedict have found themselves as official team mates this season and we at Pinkbike are pumped for them.

Last year we witnessed the improvements in a few of our good lady friends that like to skid their tires at this camp, so if you can get to it and want to improve your skills - now's the time!

The Schwalbe British 4X is under way, here we take a closer look at one of the competing teams

Greg Minnaar takes a moment out of his pre-season prep to tell Pinkbike what it means to have the World Cup come to his back yard to kick off the 2011 season

Giant bicycles has stepped in with some aid in the form of 1000 bicycles for Japan's earthquake relief crews and workers.

Christian travels to practice for the 2011 season. Plus some dodgy paragliding attempts worth laughing at.

Highland Mountain Bike Park's Ayr Academy camps allow riders to learn from some of the best in the world. Inside we talk with Dave about what campers can expect for the 2011 season, including the new HTC facility, a GroPro editing station, and taking out your favorite pros in a game of dodge ball.

The Pro GRT rolled into Port Angeles this weekend and so did some of the world's top athletes. Get it rollin'!

I have attended the first two races and I making plans to be at this one as well - the Unicorn 5000 is a must do race for those looking to get into or are already regulars to DH racing in B.C. See ya there Sunday, May 8th!

Long Nguyen is a regular here at Pinkbike and he's teamed up with Andrew Taylor to bring you AT's Marin Slopestyle bike check.

Pinkbike takes the first look at the Evil Undead. We sat down with Kevin Walsh for a quick interview and we have some amazing photos of this carbon rig!

RC, arguably one of the most tech savvy guys ever to throw a leg over a mountain bike, makes the leap from print to online.

RockShox updates the BoXXer fork with an improved Mission Control DH damping system and a featherweight Keronite® finish. The result is the lightest production downhill fork on the market.

Everyone's favorite MTB DH family has unveiled their new sponsors and plans for the 2011 season today - good to see everyone back on their bikes!

The dynamic MacLennan duo attended round 3 of the Alpine Bikes Winter series at the weekend and have a good tale to tell ya about the whole thing, great pics too!

The 2nd round of the Halo British Downhill Series at Moelfre is up this Saturday and Sunday 9th/10th April 2011 just one hour West of Birmingham here in the U.K. Come and watch 350 of the UK's fastest downhill racers tear Moelfre apart.

Thomas Gaffney has been working hard on his video project this winter and just held a premiere for his film - Eventide. Thomas tells us all that went into the premiere.

Tioga's new PsychoGenius tires take a unique approach to keeping you glued to the dirt, with a distinctive "grip-first" tread pattern and a different approach to the dual-compound concept.

Great to see Dan back and healthy after his serious injury last year. It looks like he hasn't missed a beat. Welcome back, Dan!

Scot Nicol and the crew at Ibis are pumped to let you all know that ACC will be rocking their bikes this season. Nice addition to the team Ibis, adding an addition 19 UCI World Championships and 55 World Cup Wins never hurts either!

We just launched our BCBR contest this week and have just found out that Brian Lopes will be joining the event this year.

Ever consider dropping everything and living life on the road with just your friends and bike? Read on about someone that has...

Want to win money for your local trail builders? Now's the time to show your opinion and let your peers decide if they think you deserve to win, so let's hear it!

Specialized All Ride DH racer Cierra Smith is only 15 and she already has 5 National titles. With a start like this she is definitely headed in the right direction...

Would you give me 15 minutes a day if I swore that it would help you ride faster, longer and with more confidence on the trail? If you don't have 15 minutes a day to devote to some sort of workout then are you really serious about being a better rider? Why am I starting this article with a bunch of questions?

An inspiration to everyone who rides, Mark tells a story of his journey through life as a competitive BMX Rider. No matter what you ride, I assure you that you will find this story inspiring.

PB regular Lukau put together this cool black and white video of Goran Jurica along with a mini interview so that the rest of us can better get to know this Croatian street rider. Nice work.

Pinkbike’s April Fools Joke Nearly Launches a Print Magazine

I can't recollect a school assembly that was ever this cool, maybe a sing along was the best I ever got, but these kids get to learn about Physics with the help of pro MTB riders - now that's a class worth attending!

Not able to catch the Vienna Air King live? We're bringing you the replay Sunday at 8pm PST

Melissa Buhl took the Downhill win by over two seconds and placed 3rd in the Dual Slalom at this year's Sea Otter Classic. Ian Hylands was able to sit down with her prior to her podium appearances.

Darren Berrecloth and Aaron LaRocque team up to bring you another incredible video. Crank the volume to 11 and watch the Claw shred the local trails on his Demo, SX and P3.

Specialized uploaded this video of Brendan Fairclough at the recent Vigo race to their You Tube page. It's a great look at his weekend, from the bike prep to adjusting to the track. Check it out!

James Doerfling has signed on with some new sponsors this season (Suntour, Unit, Knolly and more) and has been working hard to get those products seen. Here he's partnered up with good buddy Mitch to show you how much of a good time you can have in Sooke, B.C. with your clothes on.

From the first time I saw the Empire AP-1, I pined over it and wanted to ride one. Luck did not go my way, but now they have a new bike for the All Mountain crowd, the MX-6, check it out!

An inspiring look behind the scenes at what makes the Coastal Crew tick, their amazing surroundings and their upbringing in that environment that makes what they create as rad as it is.

Cam Burnes leads a lifestyle that many dream of. Mike here in the office wants to be just like you Cam, way to keep the dream alive!

How about a bit of action from Sam Hill to start off your week? Released here on Pinkbike first, watch Sam Hill while he films for Clay Porter's upcoming 3 Minute Gaps.

Another rad video drops today. So once you've checked out Movie Mondays, Sam Hill filming for 3MG and the recap vid for the Vienna Air King, sit back and check out Söderström as he rips around California on his new Specialized.

Sam Pilgrim wins the Vienna Air King!

-updated with photos and video 4/4/2011

Take a journey with photographer and storyteller Dan Milner as he attempts to ride the Alta Rezia, a four day epic that travels over both the Swiss and Italian Alps.

Marco brings back Mr.Switch and even the Pig shows its face again in this fourth of five edits in the Line series! Amazing views and follow cam in this video!

GoPro Launches 3D HERO® System; World’s Smallest 1080p 3D Camera. Professional Quality at a Consumer Price.

If you are a serious North American DH racer, then it's assumable that you'll be at this weekend's NW Cup/Pro GRT in Port Angeles, Washington. Our good friends at the Olympic Dirt Society put on one hell of a race!

Are you from the lower main land of B.C.? Did you attend the FVMBA Super on the weekend and now you want more? You're in luck as the West Coast Super D is this coming weekend in Belcarra (East Vancouver, B.C.).

Clemens Capeller just put together this trip story about the Trek Gravity Girls and their trip to Mallorca - rough life for these ladies! We all wish we were there too!

Good morning viewers! Today I have wrangled together eleven edits of all varieties to get your week started. More than one of these should get you amped to hit the trails at some point or two in the coming days.

Travis Fant just dropped this rad edit of the Marzocchi, GoPro, Intense DH Squad onto his Vimeo page and I am pumped to see the team! Canadian Tyler Allison is joining his US team mates Bryson Martin Jr and Sam Powers for the season, enjoy the video!

The FMB World Tour kicks off this weekend and here is Tyler McCaul all the way over from Aptos, California with his course pre-ride video.

Pablo Mazuera has the top three DH results in each category from the Pan Am DH Champs in Colombia!

Pablo Mazuera is at it again in Colombia, this time with the Pan Am 4X results and pics.

For the last few years College Cyclery have set up the sickest play area for everyone (media included) to enjoy at the Sea Otter. This year we're looking forward to checking out their Jump Jam.

Gully and Cho gettin together on a Sunday afternoon for a little shred session.

Dartmoor's young upstart rider Szymon Godziek had a pretty good season in 2010, check him out prepping for this weekend's Vienna Air King!

A Sad Day for Mountain Biking - Galbraith Mountain (Washington, USA) on the Verge of Closure as land owner talks about ending agreement with cycling group.

Monster Energy is sending their MTB army to this weekend's Vienna Air King for the kick off to the FMB World Tour!

Sam Hill will be gunning for the top step of the podium at this weekend's World Cup race aboard a custom painted Pink Specialized Demo. Check out his race bike inside, as well as exclusive audio from Sam and his mechanic, Jacy Shumilak, talking about the new colors.

The Vienna Air King 2011 is coming live to Pinkbike this coming Sunday at 2:30pm CET (5:30AM PST, 8:30AM EST, 1:30pm UTC). This is the first FMB event of the year, stoked?!

Pinkbike goes to print!

The Vienna Air King is set to go live on Pinkbike this weekend compliments of Contour, and from the looks of the final rider list and course photos it's going to be an amazing event!

Our man on the ground Pablo Mazuera has dropped a bunch of pics from training at the Pan Am DH in Columbia. The track is looking pretty fun!

Our friends down the road at Dunbar Cycles along with the Straitline components have got it down when it comes to innovative products, check it out!

Take a look behind the scenes as Peaty, Bryceland and the rest of the crew spend the day assembling the rigs for Peat's Syndicate.

It's about time that someone has made a tire for all of us riders that can't get enough of those tall ladder bridges, thanks ITS!

Looks like Grant "Chopper" Fielder will be equipping his Kona bikes in Nookie parts this season as he joins the small component maker's team ranks for 2011.