Tag: utah

Video: Nephi’s Twist with Lorin Whitaker

Vinay Menon

Hidden in the broken and tortured landscape of Southern Utah lies a broken and treacherous MTB trail. It’s namesake is the old Mormon pioneer trail that was carved into the escarpment by Nephi Johnson to facilitate travel between Toquerville and what was then known as Pocketville (Now called the Town of Virgin). This steep, craggy, winding wagon trail became known as Nephi’s Twist. Not to be outdone by Nephi Johnson, a few local modern day pioneers with pick axes and shovels scraped a new and even steeper route down the…

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Video: DJ Brandt | Airfields

Vinay Menon

DJ Brandt’s latest video, Airfields, delivers in a big way. This is for sure the hardest I’ve ever worked for a video. I feel like all of my riding in the past years has come together for this one. Thanks to Tory and Mongoose for helping me achieve my goal on this one! – DJ Brandt  Filmed in Virgin, Utah, DJ definitely created something progressive that also shows his unique style.

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Video: Good People, Good Times – Twenty17 Highlights

Vinay Menon

Another season in the books! I hope everyone had a great 2017, lets make 2018 even better! Here is a recap of some of my favorite moments. I want to thank all the riders in the video, and all the people who supported me over the past year! YOU GUYS ROCK! Nothing but good times! – Damon Iwanaga  

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Video: On the Pipe 7 | Behind the Scenes

Vinay Menon

Powerband Films with their “ON THE PIPE” series changed the freeride moto scene at the turn of the century. Checkout the teaser of their 7th and last installment “The Last Hit“.  ORDER 👉🏻 http://powerbandfilms.com/store 4 years in the making across every terrain imaginable. Powerband Films takes you on a historical cinematic adventure from the most progressive riding on a motorcycle from the year 2000 to 2017. Riders include: Josh Grant, Tom Pages, Wes Agee, Brian McCarty, Jimmy Hill, Chas Burbridge, Danny Way, Mat Hoffman, Sean Nielson, Drake McElroy, Brody…

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History made at Red Bull Rampage 2017

Freerider MTB MAG

The 12th edition of Red Bull Rampage ended with Kurt Sorge landing the most coveted mountain bike event in the world for a record third time. Kurt Sorge at Rampage 2017 Cam Zink rolling one of the steepest sections of Rampage 2017 Having already conquered the daring terrain at Zion National Park in Virgin, Utah, in 2012 and 2015 the Canadian sent down arguably his best ever ride at Red Bull Rampage to overcome Cameron Zink and rookie Ethan Nell. Ethan Nell “I am speechless. I can’t believe it. It was a lot of work…

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Red Bull Rampage Returns to Utah October 27

Freerider MTB MAG

The date is set for one of the biggest tests of skill and toughness in mountain biking. On October 27, Red Bull Rampage returns marking the 12th edition of the storied event. Set in one of the most demanding locations on the planet, the event has become the most coveted title in Freeride Mountain Biking. This fall, 21 of the world’s greatest riders will once again descend upon Virgin, Utah’s distinctive landscape as they fight to claim their place atop the Rampage podium. More information about exclusive spectator tickets and event…

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Video: Supermoon with the Claw

Freerider MTB MAG

On November 14, 2016, the moon traveled closer to the Earth than it has since 1948 — and we’ll have to wait until 2034 until it gets this close again. With only a few days’ notice, Darren Berrecloth seized the opportunity for an epic attempt to ride one of Utah’s most technically demanding trails — located on the edge of all four Red Bull Rampage event sites — in the dark. “Such an unreal experience shredding [King Kong] in the full moon last night,” said Berrecloth on his Instagram. “[It]…

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