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Riders are trickling in and features are beginning construction! Caught up with Micayla on the street after a quick spin, and then talked with my new friend Roberto about some of the things they deal with when it comes to constructing the course features.

Headed up the hill today to get a look at the progress of the course. Dave Trumpore (with special guest CVD) gives us a rundown on a few spots on course. As you can see, we're all working on our sunburns. Time to reapply.

Riders from all over the globe traveled to Valparaiso, Chile to partake in one of the craziest urban downhill races on the planet.

Needles tries threading the 'needle' a little too close during practice at the Valparaiso Cerro Abajo urban event. Lamp post: 1, Needles: 0. Like a true champ, Needles was back on the dirt in a few days riding the track at La Parva. Footage courtesy of www.247tv.cl

The downhill race in the Andes @ La Parva was scheduled the weekend after VCA. Unfortunately Chile was hit with one of the largest earthquake's recorded in history....so naturally the race was cancelled. Here are some 'leftover' bits from the few weeks were in Chile, including the only day of practice at the race! FUERZA CHILE!

Graham Agassiz gives us a run down on his 2010 Kona Stab Supreme. In true fashion, Graham was right at home on his DH bike and ripped up the mini bike park in Farallones. Features Marzocchi 888 RC3 EVO Marzocchi Roco World Cup with 350lb spring Shimano Saint Drivetrain Easton Havoc DH Bars and Stem Easton Havoc DH Wheelset e.thirteen LG-1 Chainguide The earthquake had ruined plans for yet another video during the trip. We were shut down early by the park staff and weren't able to complete what I had in mind for the shoot.

A minimal turnout for an event didn't stop the riders from ripping up Rye Airfield. The cape boys showed up to throw down, unfortunately Clint busted his gyro in practice. Footage includes highlights from the pro comp. Not sure why, but it the video is darker than the original source file. I swear, its not that dark inside Rye :) :::::::::Artist: DJ Strategy:::::::::::

Dave Smutok Shows off his Rocky Mountain Dirt jump and downhill bike for 2010! Tech nerd specs Prototype Flow DJ, refined for 2010 with following changes: 1. Tapered HT, for internal 1-1/8 lower race. Benefit: lower stack, stronger front end. 2. New Geo (sloping TT). Benefit: greater standover, more room for moves over the TT, cables out of the way. 3. SS / TT / ST junction redone: Benefit: stronger, much stiffer laterally for off axis landings. 4. New SS and CS: Benefit: beefy CS for stiffness, smaller SS for some shock absorption. 5. Custom half and half paintjob for...

2010 US Open of Mountain Biking - Pro DH and Giant Slalom

Leatt Brace : 1 Neck Injury: 0

Stevie Smith and Luke Strobel at the 2010 US Open of Mountain Biking at Diablo Freeride Park Vernon, NJ

Mountain Bikes, Motorcycles, a week traversing New England, big jumps, top pros, and a bit of fictional drama thrown in. Stay tuned for this two-part exclusive video coming to Vital MTB on August 2nd.

Aaron Chase and Dave Smutok rounded up Cameron Zink, Adam Hauck, Clint McMahon, and Mike Kent for a week long adventure through New England. Motorcycles, mountain bikes, dirt jumps, downhill trails, and the best bike park in the USA. Combine this two-wheeled adventure with fictional drama and you have yourself a not-so-ordinary road trip for the ages. CATCH EPISODE 2 HERE

Chase, Smutok, and Zink burn rubber outta VT and hightail it to Highland Mountain Bike Park to lay low. Little do they know, the city boys are right on their tailpipes and looking for some revenge. CATCH EPISODE 1 HERE

Highland Mountain Bike Park's Ayr Academy is a week long overnight camp, giving riders a chance to learn from the pro's and Highland's best counselors. Prime access to all the trails and the newly opened Highland Training Center (HTC), the Ayr Academy is sure to provide a great learning experience for all riding levels. Lucent Productions was on hand for 24 hrs at the tail end of the August camp to give you a glimpse of the type of action that takes place at the Ayr Academy. This was also my first time shooting with the 7D for an entire...

The man, the myth, the suspension legend: Dave Weagle was kind enough to give Vital a quick...err....long winded...interview. Broke it up into two parts cause Dave has plenty to say!! RESPECT!

The man on the mountain, Dave Smutok, gives a quick rundown of what's been going on lately at Highland. For more info check out www.highlandmountain.com

Hard hitting questions, hard hitting answers. What else can you expect from DW?! Dave Weagle talks about life, dreams, hobbies, and his pick for Worlds in Part 2 of his interview.

Dave Smutok has been a Pro-Tec rider for many moons, and is gracious enough to give Vital a quick rundown before his lunch break on what he's been rocking while shredding his creations at Highland Mountain Bike Park in Northfield, NH.

Highland Mountain Bike Park doesn't just cater to the gender majority in our sport, they also have a great women's program to get women of all abilities on the mountain!