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
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 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
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
NS Bikes expands on its current offerings with the all-new NS E-FINE. This is NS Bikes first e-mtb that convincingly meets their stay true attitude. Check out Sam Reynolds in Anywhere Is Your Bikepark as he puts the new bike to the test.
Posted by Vital MTB on 3/25/2022 7:00 AM
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
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
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
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
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
Posted by iceman2058 on 2/18/2021 2:40 AM
Simpler times for all and one of Brendan's first rides on the controversial "650b" wheel size.
Posted by sspomer on 12/10/2020 9:05 AM
The 2020 edition of the Audi Nines presented by Falken is currently underway! Get a first glimpse of the course with Sam Reynolds, Clemens Kaudela, and Erik Fedko! In collaboration with Bikepark Idarkopf, a crack team of top international riders has gathered in a repurposed stone quarry in Germ...
Posted by iceman2058 on 9/9/2020 2:44 AM
Posted by BHowell on 3/2/2020 3:05 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
Posted by BHowell on 1/16/2020 8:54 AM
Loosefest is back and bigger then before. Stay tuned for more updates. Filmed by: Thomas Sandell Sam Reynolds Jelle Harnisfeger Bart Cautaerts
Posted by iceman2058 on 7/16/2019 3:08 AM
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
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
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
After a serious heat wave in Whistler, the track was hit with some light showers, priming the Clif Dual Speed & Style presented by Muc-Off course. Here's what went down. Results: Tomas LEMOINEFRA Greg WATTSUSA Sam REYNOLDSGBR Full results HERE.
Posted by iceman2058 on 8/12/2018 2:22 AM
Huckfest 2018! This is were it all started. Feeling good about how far we made it in 5 years. Starring: Makken, Trond Hansen, Sam Reynolds, Lluis Lacondeguy, Andreu Lacondeguy. Filmed by Hector Cash Song: Synthomania - Darling
Posted by iceman2058 on 8/9/2018 5:46 AM
Posted by iceman2058 on 8/7/2018 11:57 PM
Another fest series banger - a compilation of insanity from the Royal Hills. Master shaper Nico Vink spent 3 weeks digging up the hills for the guys. A week of shredding and dialed weather with a packed squad resulted in some crazy footage!
Posted by iceman2058 on 7/18/2018 9:32 AM
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