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16 Super Sick Sam Hill Shots
Salivate over 16 super sick shots showcasing some seriously senseless Sam Hill schralping. Photographs by Sven Martin unless otherwise noted.
This is downhill with Sam's flawless form. Sven's timing is perfect as Sam is hovering over the ground, leaned in with confidence and an ever-so-slight counter steer. Throw in the wheel spin blur from a calculated shutter speed and we have one epic photograph.
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Vital MTB Weekly Photo Comp - Presented by Race Face
UPDATE: Congratulations to Claudio Olguín Parra on winning this week's vote - he takes home a rad SIXC 3/4" Riser Bar and a T-shirt from Race Face! The SIXC bar is designed for the aggressive rider who demands the ultimate in performance. Strong enough ... more »
Making of the Race Face Atlas Off-Season Ad with Mitch Chubey
Shooting a banger ad in perfect conditions is challenging. Shooting one in Vancouver's unpredictable January weather with a major deadline looming...nightmare. Rather than stage a summer-themed ad and cross our fingers that mother nature would ... more »
Course Walk Red Bull Valparaiso Cerro Abajo - VCA 2013 Urban Downhill
Welcome to Valparaiso, Chile and the 2013 Valparaiso Cerro Abajo.
2013 marks the 11th annual running of the VCA and the first of a three year contract with Red Bull as the title sponsor. With riders from ... more »
Vital MTB Weekly Photo Comp - Presented by KORE
UPDATE: Nikos Rigas rallied enough votes to secure a big win and a pair of the light but burly OCD Handlebars from KORE. The OCD bars are KORE's high-end, super lightweight, 7050-T6 butted and heat treated aircraft quality aluminum handlebars. ... more »
2013 South African National DH Cup Series Round 1, Jonkershoek, Andrew Neethling Wins
by Eric Palmer This past weekend Jonkershoek hosted the first round of the South African National DH Cup Seriesfor 2013.
I woke up on Sunday to a complete white out of mist and drizzle, which is rather common in the Jonkershoek valley, but not ... more »
Meet the Testers from 2013 Vital MTB Test Sessions
A bike test is only as good as the humans providing the feedback. Since humans are about as different as the 22 bikes at the 2013 Vital MTB Test Sessions, our test riders needed to reflect a wide variety of style, sizes and tastes with an ability to
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Race Report: New Zealand Mountain Bike Downhill Cup - Final Round, Hunua, Auckland
The final round of The New Zealand Mountain Bike Downhill Cup  played host to some of the world's top international riders and was set on the super fast and explosive Hunua track in Auckland. Check out the highlights video presented by ... more »
2013 Vital MTB Trail Bike Test Sessions, That's a Wrap
What do you get when you take 22 trail bikes, 5 test riders and 47 pounds of peanut M&M's into the desert near Saint George, Utah? You get the 2013 Vital MTB Test Sessions.
What began as an idea to knock out a handful of bike tests during ... more »
Huge Whips, Tons of Style, and Fox Racing's 2013 Downhill / Freeride Lineup
It's that time of year again... Fox is pumped to release their 2013 mountain bike apparel to us mortals. Don't miss the intro video with their star-studded cast of riders - it's sick!
Rampage and Rampage Pro Helmets ... more »

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