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Tested: Scott Voltage FR 20 5

For the past several months, Evan Powell has been putting the versatile 2012 Scott Voltage FR 20 through its paces on the demanding, rocky, rooty, and slimy trails of Vancouver's North Shore. Catch the bike in action in this Vital MTB product test.

- Tested: Scott Voltage FR 20
  
  For the past several months, Evan Powell has been putting the versatile 2012 Scott Voltage FR 20 through its paces on the demanding, rocky, rooty, and slimy trails of Vancouver's North Shore. Catch the bike in action in this Vital MTB product test.
  
  5
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/feature/Tested-Scott-Voltage-FR20-Freeride-Bike,107
- Video Vault: Trans Continental Intro / Les Gets 1999
  
  Aaron Gwin, you now have no excuse. Enjoy action from 1999 in one of our sport's greatest race movies by Taylor Congdon.
  
  8
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Trans-Continental-Headliners-Intro-and-1999-Les-Gets-World-Cup,11626/sspomer,2
- Vital MTB Weekly Photo Comp - Winner Announced!
  
  The ripping photo of Taylor Vernon by Eyesdown Films narrowly edged out the action packed 'Winter Mayhem' scene by Harrison Mendel and crew. Eyesdown Films will receive a great set of knee pads from Pro-Tec. If you'd like a chance to win, upload your photos here.
  
  2
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Vital-MTB-Weekly-Photo-Comp,284
- Video Vault: HEADLINERS, Snoqualmie WC
  
  Stoked is an understatement! Enjoy some of the best race video action from the late 90's as we kick things off with the infamous Snoqualmie Pass World Cup section from the movie Headliners by Taylor Congdon. Were you there? How 'bout them bikes?
  
  13
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Headliners-1998-UCI-World-Cup-Snowqualmie-Pass,11625/sspomer,2
- Specialized Meets Motocross
  
  What do Jeremy McGrath, Ryan Villopoto, Mitch Ropelato, Curtis Keene, Johnny O'Mara, Jake Weimer, and Tyla Rattray all have in common? They all ride motocross, and they all ride Specialized. We rode bikes and caught up with them all during the weekend of the Anaheim 1 Supercross race.
  
  3
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Specialized-Meets-Motocross,11607/bturman,109
- JRA: Jake Kinney
  
  Jake Kinney, Mountain Bike Director of Woodward West, takes you through some hotlaps in the Hangar. Blasting is an understatement as he combines his two favorite things, riding and talking. Guest appearances by Geoff Gulevich, Cam Zink, Mike Montgomery and Darren Berrecloth.
  
  8
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/JRA-Jake-Kinney,11574/sspomer,2
- Video Vault: 2001 World Champs, Vail, Colorado
  
  Just a few days after the 9/11 tragedy, the 2001 UCI World Championships pressed on in Vail, Colorado. Nicolas Vouilloz wins Men's DH. Peaty gets 2nd with a #13 plate. Minnaar blasts the diving board rock and takes third and the DH course was all-time.
  
  14
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Video-Vault-2001-UCI-World-Championships-Vail-Colorado,11554/sspomer,2
- 17 Questions: Chad Reed
  
  Yep, THAT Chad Reed! Is there a TwoTwo Pedalsports DH Team on the horizon? Will he cave and eat In n Out before the end of the season? Does he ride MTB for training or fun? All of these questions and more answered in this 17 questions.
  
  19
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/17-Questions-Chad-Reed,11508/sspomer,2
- Murder by Numbers: Damian Breach
  
  Damian Breach is one of Australia's finest mountain bike photographers. He used some serious and hilarious math to come up with the magic number 13 for his visit into the archives.
  
  5
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Murder-by-Numbers-Damian-Breach,3129/Slideshow,0/sspomer,2
- Vital Weekly Photo Comp - Winner Announced!
  
  Giacomo Proserpio's photo of Rhys Willemse at the 2011 Val di Sole World Cup won this round. Check back next Tuesday for another photo comp. If you'd like your shots to be eligible, upload them here.
  
  9
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Vital-MTB-Weekly-Photo-Comp,282
- Exclusive Video: Australian Gravity Cup #2
  
  Troy Brosnan takes a convincing victory over Sam Hill and Bryn Atkinson in the heaviest DH series during the World Cup off-season...PINNED!
  
  5
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Australian-Gravity-Cup-2011-12-Round-2-Mt-Buller,11477/Downhill-Domination,1061
- Greatest Downhill Courses: Mount Snow, Vermont
  
  Known for speed, carnage and big hits, the downhill courses of Mount Snow, Vermont remain forever-etched in the minds of those who raced there.
  
  25
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Greatest-Downhill-Courses-Mount-Snow-Vermont,3092/Slideshow,0/sspomer,2
- Video: Mike Montgomery Mayhem 2
  
  When Mike Montgomery goes on a mission, things get done. Mike stomps some and slams some in this action-packed hour and a half at the Woodward West step up.
  
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  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Mike-Montgomery-Mayhem-2,11428/sspomer,2
- The Bus by Joey Schusler
  
  Adventure, friends, mountain bikes, extreme masonite-dune-sledding and a whole lot of smiles. Get on the bus and stay tuned around the five and a half minute mark...HOLY CRAP!
  
  18
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/The-Bus-by-Joey-Schusler,11388/JoeySchusler,499
- Vital MTB Weekly Photo Comp - Winner Announced!
  
  The shot of Mucsi Balázs getting rad in Livigno wins this round. It was taken by Norbert Szász. Check back next Tuesday when five of seven 'Daily Shots' from the previous week will go head-to-head in a winner-take-all photo face-off.
  
  5
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Vital-MTB-Weekly-Photo-Comp,280
- Lost Files: Fairclough and Vanderham Whips
  
  This rediscovered vid from the depths of gordo's archives is short, sweet, and jam packed with sideways action from two of the best in the business.
  
  2
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Lost-Files-Brendan-Fairclough-Thomas-Vanderham-Whips-2009,11381/sspomer,2
- Pro Interview: Paul Basagoitia
  
  One of freeriding's nicest and gnarliest professionals takes a break from a busy filming schedule to answer some questions and talk about hurling his body off big jumps.
  
  2
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Paul-Basagoitia-Interview,279
- ChaseLife: Ready to Start
  
  Join Aaron Chase and friends for a trip around the globe in this fun recap from 2011. This year should be even more exciting.
  
  1
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/ChaseLife-20-Ready-to-Start,11344/ChaseLife,1427
- Video Vault: 2001 UCI World Cup, Durango
  
  10 years ago the racing action was nuts and the World Cup in Durango proves it. Insanity on the Dual course, suicides and x-ups mid-run, Mick Hannah hucking, the first Santa Cruz V10, loamy roost and more in this Video Vault.
  
  12
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Video-Vault-2001-UCI-World-Cup-Durango-Colorado,11342/sspomer,2
- Murder by Numbers: Victor Lucas
  
  Ireland's favorite two-wheeled lensman digs into his pot and finds treasure in the form of mountain biking photographic gold.
  
  6
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Murder-by-Numbers-Victor-Lucas,3067/Slideshow,0/sspomer,2
- Video: Mike Montgomery Mayhem 2
  
  When Mike Montgomery goes on a mission, things get done. Mike stomps some and slams some in this action-packed hour and a half at the Woodward West step up.
  
  11
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Mike-Montgomery-Mayhem-2,11428/sspomer,2
- 17 Questions: Chad Reed
  
  Yep, THAT Chad Reed! Is there a TwoTwo Pedalsports DH Team on the horizon? Will he cave and eat In n Out before the end of the season? Does he ride MTB for training or fun? All of these questions and more answered in this 17 questions.
  
  19
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/17-Questions-Chad-Reed,11508/sspomer,2
- Specialized Meets Motocross
  
  What do Jeremy McGrath, Ryan Villopoto, Mitch Ropelato, Curtis Keene, Johnny O'Mara, Jake Weimer, and Tyla Rattray all have in common? They all ride motocross, and they all ride Specialized. We rode bikes and caught up with them all during the weekend of the Anaheim 1 Supercross race.
  
  3
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Specialized-Meets-Motocross,11607/bturman,109
- Video Vault: 2001 UCI World Cup, Durango
  
  10 years ago the racing action was nuts and the World Cup in Durango proves it. Insanity on the Dual course, suicides and x-ups mid-run, Mick Hannah hucking, the first Santa Cruz V10, loamy roost and more in this Video Vault.
  
  12
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Video-Vault-2001-UCI-World-Cup-Durango-Colorado,11342/sspomer,2
- JRA: Aaron Gwin
  
  You asked the 2011 Rider of the Year the questions and he gives you the answers in this Just Ridin' Along video.
  
  3
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/JRA-Aaron-Gwin,11295/sspomer,2
- The Bus by Joey Schusler
  
  Adventure, friends, mountain bikes, extreme masonite-dune-sledding and a whole lot of smiles. Get on the bus and stay tuned around the five and a half minute mark...HOLY CRAP!
  
  18
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/The-Bus-by-Joey-Schusler,11388/JoeySchusler,499
- Exclusive Video: Australian Gravity Cup #2
  
  Troy Brosnan takes a convincing victory over Sam Hill and Bryn Atkinson in the heaviest DH series during the World Cup off-season...PINNED!
  
  5
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Australian-Gravity-Cup-2011-12-Round-2-Mt-Buller,11477/Downhill-Domination,1061
- Greatest Downhill Courses: Mount Snow, Vermont
  
  Known for speed, carnage and big hits, the downhill courses of Mount Snow, Vermont remain forever-etched in the minds of those who raced there.
  
  25
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Greatest-Downhill-Courses-Mount-Snow-Vermont,3092/Slideshow,0/sspomer,2
- Bike Check: Cody Warren's Intense M9
  
  Two-time National Champ and ripper of all things downhill, Cody Warren, takes you through his day-glow Intense M9...smooth!
  
  7
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Bike-Check-Cody-Warrens-Intense-M9,3042/Slideshow,0/sspomer,2
- An Afternoon with Ben Cory
  
  Shredding the loose, dusty trails of Canberra with Ben Cory makes for an epic photo essay by Damian Breach.
  
  6
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/An-Afternoon-with-Ben-Cory,3051/Slideshow,0/sspomer,2
- Lost Files: Fairclough and Vanderham Whips
  
  This rediscovered vid from the depths of gordo's archives is short, sweet, and jam packed with sideways action from two of the best in the business.
  
  2
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Lost-Files-Brendan-Fairclough-Thomas-Vanderham-Whips-2009,11381/sspomer,2
- Video Vault: 2001 World Champs, Vail, Colorado
  
  Just a few days after the 9/11 tragedy, the 2001 UCI World Championships pressed on in Vail, Colorado. Nicolas Vouilloz wins Men's DH. Peaty gets 2nd with a #13 plate. Minnaar blasts the diving board rock and takes third and the DH course was all-time.
  
  14
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Video-Vault-2001-UCI-World-Championships-Vail-Colorado,11554/sspomer,2
- JRA: Jake Kinney
  
  Jake Kinney, Mountain Bike Director of Woodward West, takes you through some hotlaps in the Hangar. Blasting is an understatement as he combines his two favorite things, riding and talking. Guest appearances by Geoff Gulevich, Cam Zink, Mike Montgomery and Darren Berrecloth.
  
  8
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/JRA-Jake-Kinney,11574/sspomer,2
- Tested: Scott Voltage FR 20
  
  For the past several months, Evan Powell has been putting the versatile 2012 Scott Voltage FR 20 through its paces on the demanding, rocky, rooty, and slimy trails of Vancouver's North Shore. Catch the bike in action in this Vital MTB product test.
  
  5
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/feature/Tested-Scott-Voltage-FR20-Freeride-Bike,107
- Vital MTB Weekly Photo Comp - Winner Announced!
  
  ewaldsadie's "Trailriding Jonkershoek" photo earned him super champion status by winning the first weekly photo competition. It'll continue next Tuesday when five of seven 'Daily Shots' from the previous week will go head-to-head in a winner-take-all photo face-off.
  
  8
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Vital-MTB-Weekly-Photo-Comp,277
- Video Vault: HEADLINERS, Snoqualmie WC
  
  Stoked is an understatement! Enjoy some of the best race video action from the late 90's as we kick things off with the infamous Snoqualmie Pass World Cup section from the movie Headliners by Taylor Congdon. Were you there? How 'bout them bikes?
  
  13
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Headliners-1998-UCI-World-Cup-Snowqualmie-Pass,11625/sspomer,2
- Vital Weekly Photo Comp - Winner Announced!
  
  Giacomo Proserpio's photo of Rhys Willemse at the 2011 Val di Sole World Cup won this round. Check back next Tuesday for another photo comp. If you'd like your shots to be eligible, upload them here.
  
  9
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Vital-MTB-Weekly-Photo-Comp,282
- ChaseLife: Ready to Start
  
  Join Aaron Chase and friends for a trip around the globe in this fun recap from 2011. This year should be even more exciting.
  
  1
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/ChaseLife-20-Ready-to-Start,11344/ChaseLife,1427
- Video Vault: Trans Continental Intro / Les Gets 1999
  
  Aaron Gwin, you now have no excuse. Enjoy action from 1999 in one of our sport's greatest race movies by Taylor Congdon.
  
  8
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Trans-Continental-Headliners-Intro-and-1999-Les-Gets-World-Cup,11626/sspomer,2
- Vital MTB Weekly Photo Comp - Winner Announced!
  
  The shot of Mucsi Balázs getting rad in Livigno wins this round. It was taken by Norbert Szász. Check back next Tuesday when five of seven 'Daily Shots' from the previous week will go head-to-head in a winner-take-all photo face-off.
  
  5
  
  http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Vital-MTB-Weekly-Photo-Comp,280

Video: Jumps, Trails, and Volcanoes with Yannick Granieri and Sam Reynolds

Yannick and Sam visited Polygon Bikes near the beginning of the year and got in some ride time. Who knew Indonesia had such a big mix of amazing riding?

Posted by bturman on 2/4/2012 2:56 AM

Danny Hart's Practice Footage from the 2011 World Championship at Champery3

Danny has been hanging onto this footage ever since his win. Take a lap down the track with the 2011 World Champ before conditions turned to muck, then re-watch his incredible ride to victory.

Posted by bturman on 2/4/2012 3:07 AM

Daily Shot: Saturday1

Um, sick! This photo by Bob Bogdan will surely get you excited about bikes. Really nice use of black and white.

Want your photos to be considered for Vital's Daily Shot and Weekly Comp? Upload here.

Posted by bturman on 2/4/2012 2:20 AM

Video: The Man Who Lived on His Bike2

Guillaume Blanchet's father practically lives on his bike. He has ridden over 120,000km. This is Guillaume's fun spirited tribute to his father. You'll enjoy it. Promise.

Posted by bturman on 2/3/2012 1:27 PM

Must Watch: Into the Trees7

Turn up the volume, hit full screen and forget about work! Matt Wight and Ross Parkinson take you down the Altura trail located in Whinlatter Forest, England. Flowy to say the least!

Posted by 970biking on 2/3/2012 9:02 AM

Video: MESC Jim Dellevalle5

I think I've heard about Jim Dellevalle for about as long as I've been riding mountain bikes. It's good to see he's still active in the scene and having a blast.

Posted by k.shiz on 2/3/2012 11:12 AM

Video: Xavier Pasamonte " Sherwy " Recap 20111

Now thats a proper table 360, DANG. Follow Sherwy as his shreds it up all over the place in this great season ender edit.

Posted by 970biking on 2/3/2012 8:53 AM

Video: Scottish Scene - Episode 5

The last installment of the series, covering the 5th stop of the Scottish downhill at Innerleithen. Cold misty weather made for a sloppy course and challenging conditions.

Posted by 970biking on 2/3/2012 8:49 AM

Daily Shot: Friday1

Enjoy incredible scenery? We do. Quentin Derbier and Owl Films must have put in a lot of work to climb this French summit.

Want your photos to be considered for Vital's Daily Shot and Weekly Comp? Upload here.

Posted by bturman on 2/2/2012 11:19 PM

Gallery: Santa Cruz Syndicate Fox/Shimano Tests17

After you watch the intro video, below, check out this gallery of photos for an up close look at the new team bikes and some riding action.

Posted by bturman on 2/2/2012 6:50 PM

Video: Santa Cruz Syndicate Fox/Shimano Tests14

Hot on the heals on the recent SRAM announcement, the Syndicate boys are excited to show you what they've been up to.

Posted by bturman on 2/2/2012 6:09 PM

Whistler Mountain Bike Park Teams Up with Giant

Want to ride a Whistler in 2012? Of course you do. If you rent a bike from the resort when you visit, it'll be a Giant with SRAM, Avid, Truvativ, and Rock Shox components. Not a bad combo if we do say so ourselves, and we're willing to be that Danny Hart would agree.

Posted by bturman on 2/2/2012 11:09 PM

Tested: Scott Voltage FR 205 5 0

Posted by bturman on 2/3/2012 7:08 AM

2012 Chain Reaction/Nukeproof Team Roster, Jerseys, and Bikes4

UK pinner Al Bond has just joined the CRC/Nukeproof squad. Find out who else is on the team and check out their race rigs after the click.

Posted by bturman on 2/2/2012 1:36 PM

Angel Fire, New Mexico to Host 2013 and 2014 US Gravity National Championships14

If you've never raced at Angel Fire, you're in for a treat...

Posted by bturman on 2/2/2012 11:44 AM

Video: Joe Smith 20111

Hauling balls montage during the 2011 UCI World Cup and some preseason riding from Joe Smith.

Posted by 970biking on 2/2/2012 9:07 AM

Video Vault: Trans Continental Headliners 2 Intro / 1999 Les Gets World Cup8

Aaron Gwin, you now have no excuse. Enjoy action from 1999 in one of our sport's greatest race movies by Taylor Congdon.

Posted by sspomer on 2/2/2012 7:46 AM

Vital Weekly Photo Comp - Winner Announced!2

The ripping photo of Taylor Vernon by Eyesdown Films narrowly edged out the action packed 'Winter Mayhem' scene by Harrison Mendel and crew. Eyesdown Films will receive a great set of knee pads from Pro-Tec. If you'd like a chance to win, upload your photos here.

Posted by bturman on 1/31/2012 11:31 AM

2012 Ray's Bike Park Women's Weekend Dates

What do you get when you have 150 women cycling at the same time? Ray's Women's Weekend, what else? Ray's Cleveland and Milwaukee announce dates for their Women's Weekends, so get on it!

Posted by sspomer on 2/2/2012 8:58 AM

Video: Nepali Trails - Last Details

Part two of Martín Campoy's big wheel trip through Nepal and the end of an amazing journey.

Posted by 970biking on 2/2/2012 8:43 AM

Video: TRA on Inspired Hex6

The crazy viking is back with solid wrist braces and a new bike sponsor that allows him to burn down your villages twice as fast. If this is step one in his plan then step two should be thoroughly insane.

Posted by k.shiz on 2/2/2012 7:49 AM

Video: Good Friends Good Trips Good Times Trailer3

Chris from PlusSizeBMX has been traveling all over the place in the last year compiling good friends, good trips and good times on the bicycle machines.

Posted by 970biking on 2/2/2012 8:50 AM

Daily Shot: Thursday1

We've all been there. You know that moment when you're completely bent out of shape and just hoping you survive? This looks like that moment for Robin Wallner. Nice capture, Kusa.

Want your photos to be considered for Vital's Daily Shot and Weekly Comp? Upload here.

Posted by bturman on 2/2/2012 1:07 AM

Hutchinson United Ride Team Announcement7

Big news from the Hutchinson United Ride team today! Many of you have been wondering where Sick Mick was headed after the recent GT Team announcement. Well here's your answer. They also swooped up Mick's sister, Tracey. It's great to see both of them picking up a ride with a proven race team for the upcoming season. More riders after the click!

Posted by bturman on 2/1/2012 5:07 PM

2012 Fox Mountain Bike Line + Video1 3 0

Fox just sent over this preview of their new 2012 MTB apparel and protective gear. Looks sick! Don't miss the video from the Anthill crew.

Posted by bturman on 2/1/2012 11:40 AM

Marzocchi Supports the MS Mondraker DH Team9

The MS Racing Team (now MS Mondraker) is switching to Marzocchi suspension for the 2012 season. Sven actually happens to be on scene at the team testing session. If you'd like to ask the guys a question, hit up our facebook page and leave the question in the photo comments.

Posted by bturman on 2/1/2012 10:37 AM

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