Curtis Keene

CURTIS KEENE - Local Treatment (video)

"Work ethic is everything." Enduro World Series shredder, Curtis Keene, takes us for some laps on his nasty home trails and discusses how working as an electrician gave him a work-hard-and-achieve attitude when it comes to racing mountain bikes.

Posted by sspomer on 11/29/2018 7:42 AM

Rowdy, Rocky Race Action from BME Santa Fe - Results and Video Highlights (video)

Catch all the highlights from Round 1 of the Big Mountain Enduro Series. Things kicked off on May 26 at the Glorieta Camps just outside Santa Fe, New Mexico. The unique talc-type dirt, Southwestern flora and chunky rock formations made for a world-class enduro race with several Pros in attendanc...

Posted by bturman on 5/31/2018 11:59 AM

ONE LAP - Curtis Keene Follows Jared Graves in NorCal (video)

Schralping the new Stumpy with Grubby and Keene.

Posted by sspomer on 4/17/2018 8:06 AM

Graves & Keene Test the New Specialized Stumpjumper (video)

Go behind the scenes with Jared Graves and Curtis Keene as they test the new Specialized Stumpjumper for the very first time. Jared tested medium and large, deciding on medium. Keene tested large and XL and went with large. Get the Specialized Stumpjumper specs, pricing, geometry and details in...

Posted by sspomer on 4/16/2018 9:18 PM

Jared Graves, Curtis Keene - Enduro Training in Rotorua New Zealand (video)

Specialized enduro racers, Jared Graves and Curtis Keene head to the diverse conditions of Rotorua, New Zealand, for some pre-season Enduro World Series training. Plagued by some tough seasons with lackluster results, Jared and Curtis are hungry to make sure 2018 goes their way. Be a fly on the ...

Posted by sspomer on 3/3/2018 9:36 AM

The Inside Line Podcast - Curtis Keene, Pro Enduro Racer (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 1/9/2018 9:52 PM

Comebacks, Sam Hill Memories & Coil Shocks - On Track with Curtis Keene Season 4, Episode 6 (video)

It's Specialized Racing's Curtis Keene's first race after injury at round six of the EWS in Aspen, Colorado. Curtis's comeback, Sam Hill and suspension choice are all up for discussion as we look ahead to some high-speed, high-altitude action.

Posted by bturman on 10/11/2017 4:12 PM

Turn Off Your Brain and Ride! Finding Flow in 'On Track' - Season 4, Episode 5 (video)

Interspersed with race coverage from the EWS round in Millau, France, Curtis Keene and his competition explore that focused state all riders strive for – a feeling that everything's come together and you're riding faster than ever. Whether you call it 'flow' or 'being in the zone,' here's how the...

Posted by bturman on 9/27/2017 7:56 AM

In the Rain and on the Mend - On Track with Curtis Keene - S4E4 (video)

Relive the Emerald Enduro in Wicklow, Ireland, which is a favorite among Enduro World Series racers. Even though the weather turned sour, the rabid fans made up for the poor conditions. Curtis Keene was sidelined with an injury this time, but he'll be back!

Posted by bturman on 9/12/2017 3:32 PM

Finding an EWS Champion | On Track, Season 4 (video)

The start of a new season in the Enduro World Series is always a joyous occasion. For Curtis Keene, it's a chance to put all the pieces together. But the road to victory is fraught with uncertain and unfavorable conditions. In this season of On Track, follow Keene and his peers as they compete ...

Posted by bturman on 7/25/2017 10:31 PM

Why Does Curtis Keene Prefer Coil Suspension? Vital B-Sides (video)

Is coil-sprung suspension better than air-sprung suspension on a mountain bike? Clearly the answer all depends on the rider, but Curtis Keene elaborates on why he prefers coil forks and rear shocks to their air equivalents. View the Vital exclusive video of Curtis testing with Ohlins

Posted by sspomer on 2/13/2017 1:49 PM

Pre-season Testing Ohlins Suspension on an Enduro 29 with Curtis Keene (video)

Specialized Racing enduro and downhill athletes are racing on Ohlins suspension for the first time in 2017. Moving to new forks and rear shocks means methodical testing must take place for racers to find their baseline settings that will be used throughout the competitive season. Join EWS athlet...

Posted by sspomer on 2/11/2017 9:56 AM

Curtis Keene Rips Trinidad on His Enduro 29 (video)

Curtis Keene gets some testing done on his Specialized Enduro 29 with Ohlins suspension in the dreamy Colorado town of Trinidad. Stay tuned to Vital next week for a video featuring Curtis with the Specialized and Ohlins techs as they test, tweak and get ready for the 2017 competitive season. C...

Posted by sspomer on 2/4/2017 6:16 AM

On Track with Curtis Keene: The Final Destination | S3E8 (video)

The final race of the season in Finale Ligure, Italy, also proves to be a race of firsts. On Track cameraman Nicolas Guy-Caron braces for impact as he joins Curtis Keene and Jared Graves in his first-ever Enduro World Series contest.

Posted by iceman2058 on 10/26/2016 12:54 AM

On Track with Curtis Keene: Riding A Time Machine (video)

After a few days of training rides (and a throwback to the early days of MTB) in Curtis Keene’s hometown of Santa Cruz, California, United States, Curtis and Jared Graves head to France for some Alpine fun at round seven of the Enduro World Series.

Posted by 970biking on 10/11/2016 10:37 AM

On Track with Curtis Keene: Confidence Changes All | S3E5 (video)

Curtis Keene and Jared Graves battle Colorado’s high altitudes in round five of the Enduro World Series. Jared’s confidence is running low after a season so far full of adversity, but he fights on in hopes of turning things around in Aspen.

Posted by iceman2058 on 9/15/2016 2:36 AM

PIT BITS - New 2017 Products from Crankworx Whistler (photo album)

Posted by bturman on 8/20/2016 5:58 PM

First Look: 2017 Specialized Enduro 650b and 29 (slideshow)

Posted by bturman on 8/14/2016 9:18 AM

On Track with Curtis Keene: Down in Flames (video)

Curtis enters the 2016 Enduro World Series with high spirits and a new high-profile teammate in his camp — Jared Graves. After a lackluster 2015 season, will Curtis finally break out of his rut and piece together a performance he can be proud of?

Posted by 970biking on 7/20/2016 10:42 AM

RECON - Enduro World Series, Cerro Catedral (slideshow)

Posted by sspomer on 3/31/2016 10:35 PM

Enduro World Series Race Action from Corral, Chile (slideshow)

Posted by sspomer on 3/27/2016 8:40 AM

PIT BITS - Enduro World Series, Corral, Chile (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 3/24/2016 7:57 PM

Enduro World Series Reveals New Entry System for 2016 Races (press release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/29/2015 11:01 AM

On Track With Curtis Keene - The Time Has Come (video)

Race # 8 of the Enduro World Series in Zona Zero, Spain once again reminds us of how competitive the sport of mountain bike Enduro has become. From RedBull, "A rider can control their training, they can control their bike set-up - but try as they might, a racer cannot control the clock. Race # 8...

Posted by 970biking on 10/28/2015 10:35 AM

Prologue from the Enduro World Series, Ainsa, Spain (slideshow)

Posted by sspomer on 9/25/2015 9:51 PM

Lay of the Land - Enduro World Series, Ainsa, Spain (slideshow)

Posted by sspomer on 9/24/2015 10:43 PM

PIT BITS - Oregon Enduro Series, Bend (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 6/7/2015 6:27 AM

Enduro World Series Race Action - Stages 6 - 7 from Trestle Bike Park (slideshow)

Posted by sspomer on 7/28/2014 10:29 AM

Enduro World Series Race Action - Stages 3 - 5 from Trestle Bike Park (slideshow)

Posted by sspomer on 7/27/2014 12:34 AM

Enduro World Series, Trestle Bike Park (slideshow)

Posted by sspomer on 7/25/2014 7:06 AM