DarkFEST

DARKFEST 2022 – Official Highlights (video)

We’re proud to present the DarkFEST 2022 Official Highlights edit. Not only did Sam Reynolds & the crew open up the biggest freeride jumps on the planet to a new generation of riders to push the boundaries in 2022, but for the first time also including a full legendary line up of women who a...

Posted by iceman2058 on 4/26/2022 4:31 AM

YEP THESE JUMPS ARE PRETTY BIG - Boys and Girls Send the Darkfest Course! (video)

Darkfest 2022 is in full swing and the boys are showing no signs of stopping! Kade Edwards, Sam Hodgson, Ruso Bros, Szymon Godziek, Adolf Silva and the boys throw down some insane tricks but the biggest surprise is when the girls, Chelsea Kimball, Casey Brown, Robin Goomes, Vero Sandler and Hann...

Posted by iceman2058 on 4/20/2022 9:25 AM

DARKFEST 2022 First Sessions! Full Course Ridden (video)

Darkfest 2022 is finally here! Time to unleash the world's best riders on the craziest jumps of all time! The guys and girls waste no time on the first day sessioning the new Hellsend line. Casey, Chelsea, Robin, Hannah and Vero start getting comfortable before the next day moving over to the bi...

Posted by iceman2058 on 4/15/2022 9:35 AM

DARKFEST 2022 - New Line Ridden and Riders Arrive! (video)

As the full classic Darkfest line is ready to ride, so we turn our attention to the new line we are rebuilding at the Hellsend Dirt Compound! The Ruso Bros, Sam Hodgson, Vero Sandler, Bienve and some more riders arrive and waste no time helping out on the course before dropping in to the massive...

Posted by iceman2058 on 4/9/2022 9:52 AM

DARKFEST 2021 - Official Highlights (video)

Ladies and Gentlemen here it is! Darkfest 2021 is a wrap and we are proud to present the official highlights edit! This had to be the best year yet, with the biggest freeride MTB dirt jumps in the world and the best riders sending crazier tricks than ever before on their downhill bikes. Massive ...

Posted by iceman2058 on 6/7/2021 9:46 AM

DARKFEST 2021 - First Sessions and Full Course Ridden! (video)

Some of the best freeriders in the world are here at DarkFEST and waste no time getting to work and sending it on the huge MTB jumps! Everyone gets their first hits on the course and start getting comfortable and ready to send it all week! Limited edition DARKFEST merch available NOW!

Posted by iceman2058 on 5/24/2021 8:58 AM

GoPro: DarkFEST MTB Course Preview 2021 (video)

Sending it with a GoPro Course Preview for this year's DarkFEST featuring riders Sam Reynolds, Clemens Kaudela, Theo Erlangsen, Vincent Tupin and more in South Africa.

Posted by iceman2058 on 5/21/2021 2:28 AM

First Hits on the Massive Darkfest Step-Up (video)

Darkfest 2021 re building the world's biggest mtb jumps continues! Clemens Kaudela turns up and we shape up some lovely take offs. But then the weather is looking good so we get out our downhill bikes and get our first hits on the famous step up! Only a few more days now before the best freeride...

Posted by iceman2058 on 5/16/2021 1:36 AM

Freeride Battles - Fest Series Parts Ways with Darkfest (forum topic)

Posted by sspomer on 5/15/2021 1:17 PM

DARKFEST 2021 - Building Continues and Testing the Shark Fins! (video)

The Darkfest course build continues with episode 3! Things start getting serious on the world's biggest MTB dirt jumps as the event gets closer! In less than a week 15 of the best freeriders from around the world will arrive ready to send it on their downhill bikes! The shark fins are looking go...

Posted by iceman2058 on 5/10/2021 10:21 AM

Between The Races – Episode 7 – Brendan Fairclough (video)

Join Monster Energy as we delve into the lives of the fastest DH racers on the planet. Over an 8-part series, we follow our elite athletes to their hometowns and find out what goes on outside of the race tape. From Australia to North America and Europe, we travelled the globe to get behind-the-s...

Posted by iceman2058 on 3/18/2020 1:37 AM

Incredible Perspective With This Racing Drone Edit From Darkfest 2020 (video)

After checking out all the unseen racing drone footage from Rensen FPV we just had to put it together for another edit for everyone to enjoy!! Edit by Thomas Sandell

Posted by BHowell on 2/26/2020 8:42 AM

Official DarkFEST 2020 Highlights (video)

An all-star cast of the world's biggest and best freeriders gathered in Stellenbosch, South Africa once again to shred the biggest jumps in the world and change the game yet again. Faster, Bigger and more jumps! Darkfest 2020!

Posted by BHowell on 2/19/2020 10:00 AM

Brendan Fairclough's DarkFEST Footage is Just Massive (video)

Few GoPro clips from DarkFEST 2020.

Posted by BHowell on 2/17/2020 10:19 AM

DARKFEST 2020 - FULL LINE IS RIDDEN! (video)

Szymon Godziek rolls in to check the jumps along with Matt Macduff and Nicholi. We decided to measure everything about the jumps, and then send them all!! Enjoy...

Posted by iceman2058 on 2/4/2020 4:16 AM

DARKFEST 2020 - FIRST HITS! (video)

We have finally finished the course after 3 weeks solid building! The boys are stoked and decide to test the step up! Things are looking good!

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/31/2020 8:20 AM

DARKFEST 2020 - BUILDING THE BEASTS WEEK 2 (video)

The build continues! The 90-footer is looking good and the course is really coming together, and we lap the Hellsend Compound to get in the flow. Thanks for the great edit by Sandell Films again!

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/28/2020 6:16 AM

DARKFEST 2020 - CAN THE JUMPS GET ANY BIGGER? (video)

The build continues for us at the Darkfest 2020 site! We started piling the last jumps, and after a storm in Stellenbosch we are back on track to build the biggest jumps of all time!

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/23/2020 3:03 AM

Darkfest Tonight with DBNC News - Week 1 Update (video)

The DBNC News team catch up with the Darkfest Crew in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Things are really kicking off on site and we have our best journalists on the job to document the progress. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more updates. Filmed/Edited: Thomas Sandell FPV Race Drone: Sam Re...

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/19/2020 11:10 AM

Kenda DarkFEST 2020: Course Construction and Preview (press release)

Posted by BHowell on 1/16/2020 8:54 AM

DarkFEST is Coming (video)

Darkfest is back at Stellenbosch for 2020 and building has begun! Stay tuned.

Posted by BHowell on 1/10/2020 8:55 AM

GoPro Just Made Darkfest 2019 Look Even Wilder (video)

Go big or go home. #Darkfest2019 takes it to the next level with massive jumps and world-class athletes Nicholi Rogatkin, Brendan Fairclough, Adolf Silva, Andreu Lacondeguy and more! Shot 100% on GoPro. Special thanks to all riders! Graham Agassiz Andreu Lecondeguy DJ Brandt Ethan Nell Matt Mc...

Posted by iceman2058 on 3/15/2019 9:36 AM

Darkfest 2019 Official Highlights (video)

The heaviest hitters in the freeride world gathered in Stellenbosch, South Africa, to shred the biggest jumps in the world and change the game once again.

Posted by iceman2058 on 2/25/2019 2:22 AM

To the Moon! Blasting the 2019 Darkfest Course (video)

Darkfest 2019 is well underway and the riders are CHARGING! Brendan Fairclough and Clemens Kaudela are your pilots for the GoPro Course Preview.

Posted by bturman on 2/9/2019 10:37 AM

DarkFEST Week 3 First Hits (video)

The boys finish up tweaks on the line and the last new trick jump - and then it's time to send it! Thanks Geordie Robertson and Dewald. Film by Thomas Sandell.

Posted by iceman2058 on 2/7/2019 4:37 AM

LIVE NEWS UPDATE: DarkFest Build Week 2 (video)

The boys are in Week 2 of the build, things are heating up, they have been riding and the big names are arriving very soon. Film byThomas Sandell

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/28/2019 11:55 PM

BREAKING NEWS: DarkFEST is Back, Build Check Week 1 (video)

Check what the boys have been busy with down in South Africa preparing for the 2019 installment of DarkFEST - the jumps are growing even more and a new trick jump is being pilled. Filmed by: Thomas Sandell Hayden Brown

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/22/2019 3:51 AM

DarkFEST - The Darkumentary (video)

Sit back, strap in and get behind the scenes of 5 years of dirt, sweat and cheers with The Darkumentary! Follow the journey of Sam Reynolds and his all time crew from the roots of Pure Darkness to DarkFEST and all the carnage in between!

Posted by iceman2058 on 4/11/2018 11:56 PM

DARKFEST 2018 - Official Highlights (video)

The Fest series 2018 Kicks off in a heavy way down in Stellenbosch South Africa.  Check out what the boys have dubbed 'The greatest line of all time!'

Posted by iceman2058 on 3/4/2018 12:57 PM

At Darkfest It's Either Go Big Or Go Home (video)

And it was no surprise to anyone that they went big! The Darkfest crew certainly don't do things by halves, the size of these jumps is unbelievable. 

Posted by Dylan on 2/21/2018 1:05 AM