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Adidas owns Vans and they have some nice streetwear
No.
Vans is owned by VF Corporation whose portfolio also includes The North Face and Timberland.
Oh ok, thought they had vans for some reason. Maybe just tge same distributor in canada
was made by:
https://www.evileye.com/at/de/sportbrillen/goggles
I wonder if the kids today know what A.D.I.D.A.S. means 😁
It's a portmanteau of the brand founder's abbreviated name: Adolf Dassler
#ackshully #funsponge #kornaresomid
iXS Gravity Alliance – Meet the next generation of Gravity riders!
iXS has always believed in the support of the MTB community in order to help developing the sport. The iXS Downhill Cups, running for more than two decades now, are just one example. The other example is totally fresh and about to enter the upcoming season: the iXS Gravity Alliance 2026.
From the roots of Downhill racing to new frontiers in Enduro and Freeride, the iXS Gravity Alliance unites gravity athletes who share one mindset: progress. It’s a collective for riders and opinion leaders who push their limits, refine their skills, and elevate the sport together – one run at a time. The iXS Gravity Alliance is for those who ride with a race state of mind. Not necessarily between the tapes only, but with heart, determination, and the pursuit of both speed and style on any terrain.
When initially announcing the program, iXS got overwhelmed as the first phase of the announcement led to enormous feedback: more than 500 riders applied, coming from all over the world. With dozens of conversations in the aftermaths, the final selection process was far from easy. But it was more than worth it – and these are the stats:
- 16+ riders represent the iXS Gravity Alliance
- Coming from 8 different countries
- Racing & competing in Downhill, Enduro & Freeride
- Youngest member is 11 years old, while the most experienced ones are in their mid 30s
Go check out all the rider profiles on https://www.ixs.com/pages/ixs-gravity-alliance-meet-the-riders.
About the iXS Gravity Alliance
The Gravity Alliance represents iXS’ next step in supporting the grassroots side of gravity racing and competing on a global scale. As the series grows internationally, iXS continues to reinforce its long-standing commitment to authentic riders and the spirit of mountain biking in the field of
Downhill, Enduro and Freeriding. Alliance members receive full professional support from iXS, including race kits, helmets, and protective gear designed for athletes who give everything along the course. For those focusing on racing, each rider’s entry to the iXS European Downhill Cup is fully covered.
"We commit to protect. You commit to ride."
It was Silhouette Eyeware. My friend Joey used to do their add work and team stuff. I got to do a show for the opening of their new corporate headquarters in New York with Hans Rey, Cam McCall, Geoff Gullivich and Garen Becker.
Evil Eye was the name of the riding glasses, but they were made by Silhouette Eyeware.
Ptucky (Eric Porter) on Canyon Cllctv
Canyon Bicycles Welcomes Mountain Bike Legend Eric Porter to the Canyon CLLCTV
Canyon adds renowned adventure rider, storyteller, and family ambassador to its global athlete roster.
CARLSBAD, CA — April 2, 2026 - Canyon Bicycles today announced that adventure rider and mountain bike icon Eric Porter has joined the Canyon CLLCTV as the brand’s newest ambassador. Known for his dynamic riding style, engaging storytelling, and passion for sharing the sport with riders of all ages, Porter will bring his signature blend of adventure, creativity, and family-focused riding to Canyon’s global community.
For more than two decades, Porter has been one of the most recognizable figures in mountain biking. Beyond his accomplishments on the bike, he has inspired riders worldwide through his widely followed PorterMTB YouTube channel, documenting family adventures, backyard dirt jumps, and global bike expeditions. His content highlights the idea that mountain biking is more than a sport, it’s a lifestyle centered around friends, family, and the outdoors.
A versatile rider across disciplines, Porter is known as an all-terrain athlete who thrives on everything from trail riding and downhill to dirt jumping and gravel. As part of the Canyon CLLCTV, he will spend time riding the brand’s full lineup of bikes, often alongside his sons Milo and Owen, showcasing the shared joy of riding across generations.
“I’ve been a fan of what Canyon is doing for years now,” said Porter. “Along with that, I’m already friends with many of the team riders and the in-house Canyon crew, so it feels like I’m home. I’m incredibly honored to be part of this program and look forward to sharing our adventures with the world.”
“Eric has been inspiring riders for decades,” said Devin Riley, Marketing at Canyon Bicycles. “From pioneering MTB slopestyle and street riding in the early days to building one of the most authentic and relatable voices in mountain bike media today, Eric represents everything we love about riding bikes—creativity, adventure, and community. We’re excited to welcome him to Canyon and see where his next adventures take him.”
In the coming months, Porter will release a series of new videos on the PorterMTB YouTube channel featuring Canyon bikes across a wide range of terrain from Utah’s desert trails to international mountain destinations; continuing his mission to share the joy of riding and introduce new riders to the sport.
About Canyon
Canyon is one of the most innovative bike brands in the world. The concept began in founder Roman Arnold’s garage and grew to be the world’s largest direct-to-customer manufacturer of road bikes, mountain bikes, triathlon bikes, gravel bikes, hybrid bikes, and electric bikes. Canyon have earned their glowing reputation for innovation through consistently using advanced materials, thinking, and technology. The iconic Canyon design is easy to identify. Alongside being boldly competitive and ever-expanding, they are committed to making the global cycling community accessible for every rider.
While Canyon partners with some of the finest athletes on the planet, their mission, ‘Inspire to Ride’, highlights how they work to promote the power of cycling to everyone. Canyon products are exclusively available online at www.canyon.com or via the Canyon app.
most german brands are build like that
haribo
hans riegel bonn
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i‘d read the imprint first before trying to be a smart ass…
#genaugenommen
Magenwirth Bad Urach
I'm thinking it'll be more like this:
That Adidas x TLD collab was so fire. Still run that Jersey.
Same. It’s my favorite piece of riding kit.
Not sure where to put this, and frankly a little bummed it's not already on the main page. Laurie Greenland posted a vid about what he's up to and hinted about future projects and sponsors. Stoked for the guy.
Yeah, when I liked that track suit, I hadn’t noticed it was korn related. I endorse the track suit but not the nümetal
As far as popular hard rock bands from 90s/2000s you can do a lot worse than korn.
Anyone know what’s up with gwin? He skipped monster pro at ride rock creek. Just a little beat up? Would be such a bummer if he’s hurt. He’s been looking fast on that frameworks.
I asked in one of their IG comments. Neko said he skipped it because he was beat up from his crash at Windrock the weekend before. AG is racing the DHSE there this week though so seems like it was just a short time injury/soreness.
Loris on Coast Optics now..no official announcement that I've seen and I don't actually know anything about coast optics. But nice to see another brand making gravity orientated products.
And as we discussed in here a good few pages back, seems Oakley have gutted their MTB athlete roster. Loris was previously on Oakley while riding fit syndicate and then on 100% while in Trek. Followed by one year on Oakley at Commencal
Wow, good for Coast out of BC. The glasses they make are great.
That's awesome. I love coast optics. Solid products and good dudes.
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