Nico Vink

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

Old Man Winter - Hauling in the Snow with Nico Vink, Vinny T & Makken (video)

"I CAN'T STOP!" Join three incredibly talented Pros for a some blasty winter fun on big bikes and spiked tires. It's incredible how easy they make it look.

Posted by bturman on 3/30/2018 11:54 AM

Vinny T, Nico Vink, and Makken Shred the Snow (video)

Prepare to have your mind blown as Vinny T, Nico Vink and Makken make light work of a few snowy laps in the Alps.

Posted by iceman2058 on 3/19/2018 9:34 AM

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

Darkfest Week 4 - Build It And They Will Come (video)

With the build now entering its final stages and the jumps being tweaked to perfection, the heavy hitters of freeride mountain biking have started arriving in town.  What comes next is anyone's guess, but one thing is for sure, it's going to be awesome! 

Posted by Dylan on 2/8/2018 1:09 PM

Darkfest Week 3 - The Build Is Done, Time for Tweaks! (video)

The boys grafted hard and have completed a full Fest line build in record time, so they also treated themselves to some sessions at Hellsend Bikepark, run by Justin Novella, before sending the first of the big FEST jumps. Stay tuned for more testing in the coming week before the the rest of the ...

Posted by iceman2058 on 2/1/2018 3:15 AM

Darkfest Week 2 - Sam's Dirty Dream and Shreddin' Hellsend Dirt Compound (video)

The crew continues on the new site, stringing the whole line together top to bottom. Stay tuned for daily videos and testing coming up this week. Media crew: Thomas Sandell and David Clifford Holmes.

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/23/2018 12:51 AM

Insane New Darkfest Location! Week 1 (video)

Nico Vink, Sam Reynolds and Clemens Kaudela attack the Franschoek area with 3 massive diggers, in search of the most gnarly course built to date. Watch out for a new build update video every Monday. Music: DJ Smokey Film by: Thomas Sandell and David Clifford Holmes

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/16/2018 9:49 AM

2017 Was a Big Year For Nico Vink (video)

Nico Vink is a man that doesn't really need an introduction. He kills it on anything with two wheels, he's one of the best trail builders on the planet and he is without a doubt one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. We decided it was time to pay tribute to what he's best known for: his styl...

Posted by Dylan on 1/12/2018 12:52 PM

Go Fast Get Loose. | LOOSE RIDERS 2017 MASHUP #3 (video)

Our last mashup of 2017! The whole Loose Riders family smashed it all year long, this is just a tiny fragment to give you an idea what Loose Riders is all about. Riding fast, having fun and getting loose! Expect a heavy mix of riding from our local Loose Riders chapters Limburg, Finland, Chris...

Posted by iceman2058 on 12/23/2017 7:03 AM

Hero Dirt In Cikole | Nico Vink and Vincent Tupin (video)

Winter is here and it looks like the party in Europe is over for a while. On the other side of the globe though, bike season has just begun!  We invited Nico Vink, Vincent Tupin and Gaetan Rey (Shaperideshoot) to the amazing bikepark of Cikole, Indonesia.  This spot is virtually unknown to the...

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/17/2017 1:34 AM

Bikepark Châtel Closing Weekend and Season Recap with Nico Vink and Friends (video)

What a season! With Nico Vink building the sickest trail ever, Louis Reboul hosting a slopestyle event and a bunch of mates coming from all over the world, it's been without a doubt the best summer so far in Bikepark Châtel. This video is a mash up of all the good times we had riding bikes wi...

Posted by iceman2058 on 9/19/2017 12:16 PM

The Relaxed, Chilled-Out Version of Loosefest - Small is Still Not a Word We’d Use (video)

Wind holds are inevitable when riding the most monstrous jumps in the business. Luckily, for the select group of pros and talented Loosefest locals there is plenty of sick riding to be done in the bikepark when mother nature won't let you send it to the moon.

Posted by Dylan on 8/14/2017 5:10 PM

FEST Series is Going Bigger than Ever! Loosefest Video Highlights (video)

Think you've seen it all? Once again, Loosefest 2017 raised the bar to a whole new level. Sit back and and enjoy a few mind-blowing minutes of insanity at what may be the World's gnarliest event.

Posted by bturman on 7/28/2017 5:40 PM

Instagram Roundup | Loosefest 2017 (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 7/26/2017 2:25 PM

Raise Hell - Nico Vink (video)

Nico Vink shows us once again that he is a boss! Watch him smash it at MTB Park Hurtgenwald, one of Germany's best freeride spots crafted by the man himself. Sit back and enjoy some insanely fast riding, huge gaps, and that unique Nico Vink style.

Posted by bturman on 7/13/2017 10:59 AM

The Sickest Bikepark Line Ever // The Vink Line in Châtel (video)

When the guys began designing the new track, they wanted a super fun trail that anyone could ride, and that everyone could progress on. They wanted to build a line on which riders can test themselves and improve, but that is still on a track that is built for incremental progress. You don’t have...

Posted by iceman2058 on 7/3/2017 11:39 PM

Nico Vink + A Drone + A Forest = Radness! (video)

Top to bottom jump line run with Nico Vink. Shot with the Intuitive Aerial Aerigon mounted with Sony F5 and Zeiss 50mm on a DJI Inspire1.

Posted by iceman2058 on 7/3/2017 2:35 AM

Pure Rowdiness from Black Sage Fest | FEST Series 2017 (video)

With a long list of some of the best freeriders in the world and an all-new venue built by Kyle Jameson and Carson Storch, there's no doubt the FEST boys were going to throw down for one hell of a show. The first rendition of Black Sage by the Fest Series was hosted by Kyle Jameson & Carson...

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 6/13/2017 2:34 PM

You've Seen the Lows, Now it's Time for the Highs | DEATHGRIP Diaries (video)

Hooting, hollering, and giggling like schoolgirls. Fun was definitely had during the filming of Brendan's new movie. *fistbump Riding bikes with friends, finding new terrain and coming out the other side stoked. Brendan Fairclough and gang explore the highs of all things mountain biking in Epis...

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 5/18/2017 3:34 PM

Loose Riders Global Alliance | Mashup Numero Uno (video)

Loose Riders 2017: Making web-edits great again.

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 2/16/2017 10:14 AM

Royal Fest 2016 Highlights (video)

At the end of each year the Fest Riders come together at Royal Hills: a 50 acres motocross paradise in the South of France where Nico Vink spent the last couple of years building and perfecting two big jump lines.  With huge shark fins, step-on-step-offs, hips and 60 ft+ jumps, these lines prom...

Posted by iceman2058 on 2/16/2017 1:12 AM

DarkFEST - Week 2 - Tweaks & Testing (video)

Now having spent 2 weeks on the farm in the Garden Route, the boys are starting to feel at home with their surroundings and have got a sense of proportion with the jumps. This has helped with adding the final tweaks to the new and original lines which need to be tested by the time the rest of th...

Posted by iceman2058 on 2/2/2017 4:31 AM

DarkFEST - Week 1 - The Build Begins (video)

Nico Vink, Sam Reynolds, and Clemens Kaudela dialing in the massive DarkFEST line for this year's jam! DarkFEST - Week 1- The Build Begins The boys from Pure Darkness are back at The Garden Route Trail Park, but this time the plans are a bit different. Sam Reynolds has brought 2 master build...

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 1/27/2017 8:53 AM

Slap'n Snow with Nico Vink, Vinny T, and Co. (video)

For a lot of people, winter means ski season. The skis come out and bikes are stored in a cold garage waiting for it to be summer again. We, however, think it’s a bit sad that our faithful companions are put aside just because the trails are covered in snow. We love winter laps and we love snowy ...

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 1/19/2017 9:05 AM

Pure Darkness Meets The FEST Series: DarkFEST 2017 (press release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 12/22/2016 3:17 AM

Deathgrip | First Teaser (video)

Today began more than ten years ago when Brendan Fairclough – one of the sport’s most influential riders and Clay Porter – one of mountain biking’s most experienced image capturers, became friends. Now their vision for the future of the sport has emerged. The duo, born and raised worlds apart, h...

Posted by iceman2058 on 12/13/2016 5:50 AM

Whistler Mashup with Nico Vink and Friends (video)

Crankworx Whistler is always good fun for us. It's also a good opportunity to spend time with riders showing their different approach to the bike park with their own style. This edit shows what happens when you unleash Nick Pescetto, Nico Vink, Louis Reboul, Kyle Jameson, Neko Mullaly and Kristo...

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/23/2016 1:37 AM

Absolutely Tearing up the Whistler Bike Park with Nico Vink (video)

Put Nico Vink in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park for a few days with his Gambler and this is what happens.

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/20/2016 10:38 AM

From FEST to Flow - Nico Vink's Line in Chatel is OPEN! (video)

Châtel Bikepark kept Nico Vink and his company, Ride Creations' signature line pretty hush hush. Those of you that have been lucky enough to experience it already know how awesome and flowy this trail is. It is now OPEN and ready to shred! Edit: ShapeRideShoot

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/12/2016 4:58 AM