MTB Insights

A tour of two key spots in California; the immense compound at Woodward West, seen from the perspective of the staff as they share their favourite lines. As well as taking a look at the Post Office Jumps, a widely admired location for professional and young riders alike.

Antoine Bizet, Yannick Granieri and Tomas Lemoine provide an insight into the lives of professional mountain bikers; the injuries, sacrifices and rewards, and some of their favourite hometown riding spots.

Gdanska on the North shore of Poland is the home of NS Bikes and it’s owner, Szymon Kobylinski who explains his aspirations and passion for the sport. NS Bikes are proud of their heritage with fellow Pole, Michal Kollbek, representing them in the mountain biking haven of California. NS Bikes are also extremely proud to sponsor Sam Pilgrim.

Ex-team mates and good friends Brendan Fairclough and Matti Lehikoinen travel to the Algarve, Portugal for advanced downhill mountain bike training. Despite having bad luck with the weather Brendan and Matti hit the specially designed advanced downhill trails at the RIDE Portugal facility. After serious injuries and a battle with depression, Matti is now on the bikes again and training for the upcoming enduro season.

The ever-ambitious Canadian, Matt MacDuff, shares his outlook on mountain biking, competitions and what drives him to support his family. Follow Matt while he visits the Fox headquarters and some of his favourite home riding spots.

Delve into the world of Santa Cruz Bicycles and their downhill team, Syndicate, one of the worlds most successful downhill teams with 4 world championship titles in the last 10 years. Meet Syndicate’s team of charismatic riders who have been key to their success. Finally, an introduction to Juliana, a breed of bikes specifically created for women.

Delve into the world of Santa Cruz Bicycles and their downhill team, Syndicate, one of the worlds most successful downhill teams with 4 world championship titles in the last 10 years. Meet Syndicate’s team of charismatic riders who have been key to their success. Finally, an introduction to Juliana, a breed of bikes specifically created for women.

Explore the home spots and lives of riders Pierre Edouard Ferry and Nicolas Vouilloz in Lyon and Nice, France, respectively. Pierre is a long time slopestyle and freeride veteran and Nicolas Vouilloz is 10-time world downhill champion. This extensive experience, combined with their passion for mountain biking, helps them thrive in a role in product development for Michelin.

Join Hope’s co-owner and their riders to see where it all begins in their factory; the way mountain biking technology is being constantly developed; and their custom built testing area. The Hope team then head to Kinlochleven, Scotland for The Dudes Hazard Enduro race.

Explore the vibrant mountain bike riding community in Barcelona, the result of the amazing street riding available as well as La Poma Bike Park, a mountain biking mecca for riders all over Europe. Witness an almost impossible flip by Bienvenido Aguado and the Happy Ride contest.