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SMOKIN' DOWHILL! Vital RAW - Canadian Open Race Day 1

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      Vital RAW - Canadian Open Race Day
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/SMOKIN-DOWHILL-Vital-RAW-Canadian-Open-Race-Day,35769/sspomer,2
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      Tested: TLD's Ultra-Light, DH-Certified Full Face
      TLD's long awaited, 690-gram DH certified full face helmet hits the stores today, but we've had it on the trails for nearly three months already, so we can actually let you know how it performs in real life. Dig right in to find out!
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Full-Face-Helmets,52/Troy-Lee-Designs/Stage,23640#product-reviews/3288
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      TESTED: Canyon Torque CF 8.0
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Canyon/Torque-CF-7-0,23607#product-reviews/3287
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      Vital RAW - Canadian Open DH Practice
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Vital-RAW-Canadian-Open-DH-Practice,35763/sspomer,2
    • Winning Bike: Loic Bruni's Specialized Demo
      27.5" wheels and Swedish suspension on the bike that carried Super Bruni to victory in Mont-Sainte-Anne yesterday. Check out the deets and get your drool on!
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/MSA-2018-Winning-Bike-Loic-Brunis-Specialized-Demo,11929/WINNING-BIKE-Loic-Brunis-Specialized-Demo-at-Mont-Sainte-Anne,123925/iceman2058,94
    • Down to the Wire - MSA Race Day Slideshow
      We say this a lot (we're lucky!), but this one was truly one for the history books. Dig in deep with amazing pictures and raw, unfiltered interviews to relive all the excitement and more. Thanks to Sven and Dan for delivering the goods!
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Down-to-the-Wire-MSA-Race-Day,11928/Slideshow,0/iceman2058,94
    • Vital RAW - Enduro World Series Whistler
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Vital-RAW-ENDURO-WORLD-SERIES-WHISTLER,35740/sspomer,2
    • THE BEST TRAILS! Enduro World Series Recon from Whistler
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/WHISTLER-Enduro-World-Series-Action,11927/Slideshow,0/sspomer,2
    • On the Gas - MSA Qualifying Slideshow
      ​The weather took a turn for the better, and the riders poured on the speed. All the qualifying action and interviews from MSA coming in hot!
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Full-Speed-Ahead-MSA-Qualifying,11926/Slideshow,0/iceman2058,94
    • Mont-Sainte-Anne at Mach 10!! Vital RAW
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/SO-FAST-Vital-RAW-Mont-Sainte-Anne-World-Cup-DH,35737/sspomer,2
    • A River Runs Through It - MSA Practice
      Biblical rain, thunder of the gods, it was all old testament levels of wrath at Mont-Sainte Anne practice on Thursday. Sven and Dan braved the elements to bring you the slideshow goods, so cozy up in front of your screen and dig right in.
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/A-River-Runs-Through-It-MSA-Practice,11924/Slideshow,0/iceman2058,94
    • MONT-SAINTE-ANNE MONSOON! Vital RAW
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Mont-Sainte-Anne-Monsoon-Vital-RAW-World-Cup-DH,35732/sspomer,2
    • Back to the Beast - MSA 2018 Track Walk
      It's ooooon! The pits are up and the teams have been out walking the track at Mont-Sainte-Anne. Dig into the slideshow goods from Sven and Dan and get stoked for another week of epic racing action!
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Back-to-the-Beast-MSA-2018-Track-Walk,11921/Slideshow,0/iceman2058,94
    • Tested: SRAM NX Eagle Drivetrain
      SRAM's 12-speed Eagle technology has just finished trickling down to the company's entry-level groupset, a mere 2 years after it was first introduced. We've put it to the test to see how it performs, read our review to find out!
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Rear-Derailleurs,23/SRAM/NX-Eagle,23246#product-reviews/3275
    • Short Travel, Loads of Fun - Riding the 2019 Giant Trance 29
      Big wheels and dialed geometry make for a heady concoction as we discovered in the Alps of northern Italy. Check out the all-new Trance 29.
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Giant/Trance-Advanced-Pro-29-0,23591#product-reviews/3273
    • 2018 U.S. Open Race Day Action
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Finals,2488
    • Vital MTB Face Off: The Best Flat Pedal Shoes
      As Sam Hill has proven once again this year, flat pedals do win medals - provided you have the right shoes of course. To help you chose your next pair of sticky-soled sneakers, here's the shootout you've been waiting for.
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Vital-MTB-Face-Off-The-Best-Flat-Pedal-Shoes,2474
    • Winning Bike: Loic Bruni's Specialized Demo
      27.5" wheels and Swedish suspension on the bike that carried Super Bruni to victory in Mont-Sainte-Anne yesterday. Check out the deets and get your drool on!
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/MSA-2018-Winning-Bike-Loic-Brunis-Specialized-Demo,11929/WINNING-BIKE-Loic-Brunis-Specialized-Demo-at-Mont-Sainte-Anne,123925/iceman2058,94
    • A Better XTR? Vital Rides the New Shimano Group
      Shimano recently overhauled their XTR drivetrain, hubs, brakes, and more. We put in the miles to find out if it adds up to a better experience on the trail.
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/A-Better-XTR-Vital-Rides-the-New-Shimano-M9100-Group-in-Crested-Butte,2477
    • MONT-SAINTE-ANNE MONSOON! Vital RAW
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Mont-Sainte-Anne-Monsoon-Vital-RAW-World-Cup-DH,35732/sspomer,2
    • VITAL RAW - Enduro World Series, La Thuile Day 2 of 2
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/VITAL-RAW-Enduro-World-Series-La-Thuile-Day-2-of-2,35672/sspomer,2
    • TESTED: Canyon Torque CF 8.0
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Canyon/Torque-CF-7-0,23607#product-reviews/3287
    • Tested: TLD's Ultra-Light, DH-Certified Full Face
      TLD's long awaited, 690-gram DH certified full face helmet hits the stores today, but we've had it on the trails for nearly three months already, so we can actually let you know how it performs in real life. Dig right in to find out!
      5
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Full-Face-Helmets,52/Troy-Lee-Designs/Stage,23640#product-reviews/3288
    • Mont-Sainte-Anne at Mach 10!! Vital RAW
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/SO-FAST-Vital-RAW-Mont-Sainte-Anne-World-Cup-DH,35737/sspomer,2
    • Short Travel, Loads of Fun - Riding the 2019 Giant Trance 29
      Big wheels and dialed geometry make for a heady concoction as we discovered in the Alps of northern Italy. Check out the all-new Trance 29.
      5
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Giant/Trance-Advanced-Pro-29-0,23591#product-reviews/3273
    • Vital RAW - Canadian Open DH Practice
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Vital-RAW-Canadian-Open-DH-Practice,35763/sspomer,2
    • Vital RAW - Enduro World Series Whistler
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Vital-RAW-ENDURO-WORLD-SERIES-WHISTLER,35740/sspomer,2
    • Tested: SRAM NX Eagle Drivetrain
      SRAM's 12-speed Eagle technology has just finished trickling down to the company's entry-level groupset, a mere 2 years after it was first introduced. We've put it to the test to see how it performs, read our review to find out!
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Rear-Derailleurs,23/SRAM/NX-Eagle,23246#product-reviews/3275
    • PURE TORTURE, PURE BLISS - Whistler EWS Race
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/ONE-DAY-OF-TORTURE-Race-Action-from-Enduro-World-Series-Whistler,11931/Slideshow,0/sspomer,2
    • Wild Wild Country - 2018 U.S. Open DH Action
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/US-Open-Practice,2484
    • Back to the Beast - MSA 2018 Track Walk
      It's ooooon! The pits are up and the teams have been out walking the track at Mont-Sainte-Anne. Dig into the slideshow goods from Sven and Dan and get stoked for another week of epic racing action!
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Back-to-the-Beast-MSA-2018-Track-Walk,11921/Slideshow,0/iceman2058,94
    • The 2018 U.S. Open of Mountain Biking - Track Walk
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/US-Open-Track-Walk,2481
    • SHREDDING MONTANA - Whitefish Bike Park
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Shredding-Whitefish-Bikepark-Montana,2476
    • A River Runs Through It - MSA Practice
      Biblical rain, thunder of the gods, it was all old testament levels of wrath at Mont-Sainte Anne practice on Thursday. Sven and Dan braved the elements to bring you the slideshow goods, so cozy up in front of your screen and dig right in.
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/A-River-Runs-Through-It-MSA-Practice,11924/Slideshow,0/iceman2058,94
    • Seeding the Beast! U.S. Open Downhill Action
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/eFDSASDF,2486
    • 2018 U.S. Open Race Day Action
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Finals,2488
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SMOKIN' DOWHILL! Vital RAW - Canadian Open Race Day 1

No vaping, just legit smoking on race day in Whistler during the Canadian Open.

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Bike of the Day: Mondraker Foxy 29 RR 6 9

Foxy lady.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/21/2018 1:28 AM

Rampage on Steroids! 9

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/20/2018 11:36 AM

We Test TLD's Ultra-Light, DH-Certified Full Face 5

TLD's long awaited, 690-gram DH certified full face helmet hits the stores today, but we've had it on the trails for nearly three months already, so we can actually let you know how it performs in real life. Dig right in to find out!

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/20/2018 10:55 AM

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/20/2018 1:47 AM

CRANKWORX: JOYRIDE RESULTS

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Vital RAW - Canadian Open DH Practice from Whistler

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Posted by sspomer on 8/18/2018 7:05 AM

Roost Attack - Daily Shot 2

Straight down the middle.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/19/2018 12:23 PM

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Groundhog's Day, finally interrupted.

Posted by sspomer on 8/16/2018 6:45 PM

Bike of the Day: Pole Machine 5 21

CNCed silver surfer from Finland.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/19/2018 2:59 AM

Tree Tunnel - Daily Shot 1

Flora and fauna.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/18/2018 12:06 PM

The Ups and Downs of Becoming World Cup Champion

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This bike is fast in Swedish.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/18/2018 4:50 AM

Tested: Fly Racing Cypher and Prizm Kneepads

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Crankworx Whistler Whip Off Highlights 1

Da kidz comin' correct while da old men take da money!

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China Cruising - Daily Shot 1

Vinay Menon cruising a ridge line in the GuiDe National Geopark in China.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/17/2018 12:34 PM

Bike of the Day: Fezzari La Sal Peak 2 13

All-new La Sal Peak spotted in the wild!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/17/2018 12:46 AM

Finn Iles Has Ridden A-Line "Well Over a Thousand Times"

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Sunset Session - Daily Shot 1

#tabletopthursday

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When you like your Genius but not the paint job it came with.

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Whipped Out - Daily Shot 1

It's Wednesday, get out there and whip it!

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