Alban Aubert is a bit of a MTB adventurer, always taking on an epic ride or traveling the globe in search of the perfect riding spot. Here’s a quick update on what he’s been up to:
So the 2010 season is arriving ! The highlight will be a trip to Kamtchatka with René Wildhaber & Rob Rebholz, in July. I’ll also work on the prototype of the first slopestyle bike of UMF (the Slope : 130mm rearwheel travel, rideable with singlespeed, variable dynamic dropout).
Here is the list of my partners for 2010 : UMF (bikes), Dakine (wear and bags), Marzocchi (suspensions), Formula (brakes), Fox (helmets & pads), Suntour (cranks), Syncros (wheels, stems, seatpost, tires, pedals, headsets, bars), Torgon (bike park) and Velo (seats).
Here is a video of my 2009 trip to British Columbia (Kamloops, Nelson, Silverstar, Sun Peaks, Kelowna).
There’s a lot of momentum behind Geax. We recently released our totally redesigned website with new applications for online visitors. The site now allows you to compare different products, score and leave personal feedback on the tires, download wallpapers, and check out their latest videos.
We released a new video. Geax riders Luke Fulton, Brendan Howey, and Dustin Greenall met up with filmmaker Aaron LaRocque to capture their first impression of the new AKA…Geax’s long awaited AM/Slope/Jump tire. The BC interior provided the ideal setting to put the AKA to the test.
COMMENCAL AND THE ATHERTONS REINFORCE THEIR PARTNERSHIP
Having already worked together for three years, Rachel, Gee and Dan ATHERTON’s confidence in COMMENCAL has been strongly reiterated with the announcement of another two years in partnership with the bike manufacturer. This relationship has steadily grown and is now set to be stronger than ever. The fresh team name and logo marks a new chapter, and the birth of Team COMMENCAL.
Peter Schmid of Germany’s Solid Bikes and Reverse Components sent over some shots of their new handlebar. Weighing in at 368g, the 7075AL T6 triple butted bar is 820mm wide with a 0.5″ rise and a 9 degree backsweep, and should be a quality component considering it’s from a guy who is currently pioneering carbon fiber coil springs! The Triple X is available in titan grey, white and black.
(Vernon, New Jersey) – Diablo Freeride Park is is pleased to announce that planning for the 2010 bikepark season is in full swing. The Diablo Gravity Series returns this summer with ten events, over $40,000 in cash and prizes and reduced entrance fees.
Racers familiar with the Diablo Gravity Series will notice reduced entrance fees across the board with Diablo Season Passholders seeing discounts up to 45%. “As various segments of our program continue to grow we are excited to provide our loyal season passholders with these reduced race fees,” said Diablo General Manager, Shawn Orecchio. “Grass roots racing is the driving force of our sport and we are thrilled to offer a more affordable racing option while attempting to expose gravity events to a broader audience.”
The east-coast racing season kicks-off on May 8th, with ROUND 1 of the 2010 Diablo Gravity Series taking center stage. The racing action will kick into high-gear in late May as Diablo Freeride Park is set to host the United States marquee gravity event; the 8th annual U.S. Open of Mountain Biking.
For more information about Diablo Freeride Park and the 2010 Diablo Gravity Series, please visit: www.ridediablo.com
We will be reviewing this Scottish-based MTB movie in the coming weeks but for now check out the trailer.
“From the vttmedia team of Ronan and Alice Taylor, who covered many Scottish races for DirtTV in 2009, comes Beyond the Threshold. It showcases some of the year’s best downhill action in Scotland, England and Wales. The SDA (Scottish Downhill Association) series, World Cup and regional races are part of the high-adrenalin mix. So too are rider sections and interviews with top pros, national contenders and local riders. From mountains to valleys, check the lines, feel the speed. Go Beyond the Threshold.www.vttmedia.com“
Once a regular round of the UCI World Cup, Vigo are takling the initiative this year and holding their own race. Click here for the full press release: NOTA DE PRENSA – Vigo Bike Contest[2]
