http://fiveten.com/ http://fiveten.com/images/stories/NewBox_black.png http://fiveten.com/ http://fiveten.com/athletes/sam-hill http://fiveten.com/athletes/sam-hill Sam Hill - Downhill World Champion! And the inspiration behind the Sam Hill customs. MonsterEnergy-Specialized.com ]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:59:01 -0500 12 2009-11-14 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12_WorldCup092_1260485987.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12_WorldCup091_1260485987.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12_samhill_1271349990.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/chris-kovarik http://fiveten.com/athletes/chris-kovarik 2010 Australian National Champion and Australian Team Rider for 11 consecutive years. Consistent Top 10 World Cup rider. Numerous World Cup winds and podiums. Record holder of the largest win margin in World Cup Pro Men history. ]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:03:00 -0500 7181 2010-02-08 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/7181_Kovarik2_1314050416.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/7181_Kovarik1_1271349128.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/7181_Kovarik_1271348166.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/7181_Kovarik0_1271349260.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/greg-minnaar http://fiveten.com/athletes/greg-minnaar Describe your goals for 2010: Win World Championships & World Cup Overall and remain injury free.When did you begin cycling and why? I first started in BMX at 4 yrs of age.  I did motocross for 11 yrs, then motocross went out the window and mountain biking was in. Strongest qualities as a racer? Consistency. Strength. Determination.Your greatest cycling achievement to date: World Downhill Champion 2003 ]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:27:00 -0500 7182 2010-02-08 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/7182_minnaar_1265664478.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/7182_minnaar0_1271349846.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/7182_minnaar1_1271349846.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/troy-brosnan http://fiveten.com/athletes/troy-brosnan Starting to ride a bike at the age of two and a half, it was certain that Troy Brosnan was going to be in the cycling scene. Born July 13th, 1993 - Troy was brought into a cycling family with both mum and dad racing road bikes. One year after getting his first bike, Troy was racing BMX and went on racing for another 8 years all over Australia. At the age of 13 is when it all started, being introduced into the sport of Downhill Mountain Bike Riding. Since then Troy has won State Championships, National Championships and... ]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:28:11 -0400 11588 2011-04-25 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11588_troystromlodh19-1334162157.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11588_image004-1332196497.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11588_troystromlodh23-1334162157.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11588_troy2-1334162158.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11588_troystromlodh6-1334162158.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11588_troystromlodh16-1334162158.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/9858-tahnee-seagrave http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/9858-tahnee-seagrave Hi my name is Tahnee and i have a dream... I want to be World Downhill Mountain Bike Champion! Within this website, you will be able to follow my progress, read interviews with professional riders - you can also become a friend and write in the blogs where we can hopefully make all our dreams come true! Started Racing: BMX Aged 11: DH Mountain Bike Aged 12 Hobbies: BMX, Skiing, Snowboarding & riding my Honda CR80 motocross bike ]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:45:01 -0400 9858 2010-06-11 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9858_tah51001-1331317561.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9858_tah51002-1331317561.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9858_tah51003-1331317561.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9858_tah51011-1331317561.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9858_tah51008-1331317561.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9858_tah51009-1331317561.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/9858_tah51005-1331317561.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/11564-melissa-buhl http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/11564-melissa-buhl I raced BMX competitively on a national level from the time I was 9 years old till I was 18. I was 16 when I began making the transition to Mountain biking. It was a natural progression and I was fortunate enough to meet legend Missy Giove. This heroine gave me my first downhill mountain bike and gear, then showed me how to get started on a career as a gravity racer. During my three year stint at the junior World Championships the Rock Shox DEVO helped me travel and compete. When my junior years were over on... ]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:02:05 -0400 11564 2011-04-22 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11564_cranworxgsp4pb6924002-1324489155.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11564_hskhs-1324489155.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11564_seaotteroffcamber-1324489155.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11564_stairsbrazil-1324489156.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/11568-jacqueline-harmony http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/11568-jacqueline-harmony It all started with a blue Schwinn with a sparkle blue banana seat and my brother’s BMX bike. I rode all the time as a kid and living in British Columbia getting a Mountain Bike was not unusual, however when I moved to Tucson I got rid of the Mountain Bike and continued my Cross Country Running spree. It took 9 years to find Mountain Bikes again. My husband, Dante, took me on a ride that was probably the most scariest and fun ride that got me hooked on Mountain Bikes again. I rode all... ]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:04:35 -0400 11568 2011-04-22 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11568_IMG1032_1323363553.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11568_CIMG4076_1323363553.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11568_4027748055619953477360953467854373866986n_1323363553.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11568_CIMG3048_1323363553.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11568_CIMG3848_1323363553.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11568_IMG0447_1323363553.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11568_CIMG2860_1323363553.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/11569-eric-lawrenuk http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/11569-eric-lawrenuk 1st place winner Teva Games 2010 Slopestyle ]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:05:04 -0400 11569 2011-04-22 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11569_11569lawrenuk01306345578_1323127738.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11569_lawernukspeed0026_1306345578.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11569_wattslawrenuk9593_1306345578.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/11581-greg-watts http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/11581-greg-watts I was born and raised in Santa Cruz, CA. I basically grew up on 2 wheels, with my dad being an ex pro motocrosser, I quickly had some big shoes to fill. I started riding a bike when i was 3, and a few months after that started riding motorcycles. Growing up in a family that supported extreme sports was a big help to my career. I followed in the footsteps of my brother and started riding and racing mountain bikes. I was always the little brother and was happy to just be able to keep up. My... ]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:23:19 -0400 11581 2011-04-25 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11581_IMG6069_1323120255.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11581_MG8645_1323120256.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11581_MG8132_1323120256.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11581_MG4613_1323120256.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11581_MG4558_1323120256.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11581_MG0055_1323120256.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11581_IMG5910_1323120256.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/11584-luke-strobel http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/11584-luke-strobel ]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:26:05 -0400 11584 2011-04-25 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11584_lukestrobel0_1314050161.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11584_lukestrobel0_1303766580.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11584_lukestrobel1_1303766580.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/11585-kevin-aiello http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/11585-kevin-aiello I was born and raised in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. I grew up playing little league baseball and pop warner football until sophomore year of high school. I started racing mountain bikes when I was fifteen years old after being introduced to the sport through some friends. I immediately caught on and started digging my own trails around town while competing in the local Fontana Winter Series. After winning some jr. expert races I was picked up through Rich houseman by yeti cycles and started my first serious race season, traveling by myself all over the country.... ]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:26:47 -0400 11585 2011-04-25 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11585_crabapple-2-1331072359.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11585_aiello-fontana-national-1331072359.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11585_dsc-0886-b-1331072450.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11585_dsc-0974-b-1331072450.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11585_tahoe-1331072451.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/11585_utah-1331072451.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12016-kris-holm http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12016-kris-holm Kris Holm is one of the world’s most experienced mountain unicyclists and is the best-known unicyclist in history. Kris has ridden since 1986 and is considered one of the early mountain unicycling pioneers. He is the founder of competitive unicycle trials (unicycle obstacle riding) and was the 2005 European, 2002 World, and 1999 North American unicycle trials champion. He also held the unicycle sidehop world record from 1998-2004. ]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:13:22 -0400 12016 2011-08-30 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12016_Wreck2_1315350699.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12016_Wreckbeach_1315350699.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12016_Bhutan_1315350699.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12016_Chilcotin_1315350700.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12016_Mexico_1315350700.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12104-jonathan-widen http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12104-jonathan-widen Jonathan Widen is looking forward as he enters his third year in the elite ranks as a USA pro rider. The 2010 season was a great year for Jonathan, as he consistently made top 20 appearances at some of the biggest and most prestigious pro races in the United States. In 2011/2012, Jonathan is poised and prepared to take home multiple USAC National Downhill podiums before making his professional debut at the UCI World Cup series. With the help of James Wilson's MTB strength training program and Gene Hamilton's better ride skills camp coaching Jonathan has... ]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:37:48 -0400 12104 2011-10-05 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12104_5979095234_1321403682.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12104_58454072028f_1321403682.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12104_2313114920100808NorthstarDHRace3OLY2382_1321403682.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12104_5979091976_1321403682.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12104_20101003whiswiden0003_1321403683.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12104_20101004whiswiden0007_1321403683.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12104_IMG0317_1321403683.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12261-mikey-sylvestri http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12261-mikey-sylvestri Mikey Sylvestri is a well-rounded athlete that got into motocross racing when he was about 7 years old. Competing at all the local tracks within California and Nevada.During this time he also raced BMX and started to compete in free ski competitions for the Northstar at Tahoe free ride ski team for 6 years until a knee injury training for the U.S. Open of skiing changed his focus towards mountain biking that he had discovered during his recovery. Three years later he is one of the top downhill riders in the U.S. with hopes of competing in most major... ]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:03:37 -0400 12261 2011-11-04 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12261_image3_1320445259.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12261_image_1320445259.jpeg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12261_image1_1320445260.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12261_image5_1320445260.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12261_image6_1320445260.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12261_photo_1320445261.PNG http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12268-adrienne-schneider http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12268-adrienne-schneider Adrienne is a professional gravity mountain bike racer residing in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. She grew up in Northern Michigan and as a teenager, athletic activities were skiing, snowmobiling and motorcross, which eventually led her out west (bigger playground), where she fell in love with DH mountain biking. She now spends her time skydiving (hoping to wingsuit soon), white-water kayaking and racing DH internationally. ]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:52:12 -0500 12268 2011-11-07 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12268_072912-karpiel-race-58-of-1346-1351550418.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12268_080412-progrt-20-of-1634-1351550418.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12268_p1200258756-6-1351550418.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12268_p1200259602-6-1351550419.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12268_p1213010380-6-1351550419.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12268_pro-grt-jump-pb-ponytail-1351550419.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12268_072912-karpiel-race-997-of-1346-1351550420.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12282-logan-binggeli http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12282-logan-binggeli Logan Binggeli is from St. George, Utah and has been super passionate about mountain biking since 2003. This was when Logan attended the Redbull Rampage and thought it was the coolest new sport ever. The Rampage style of riding seemed to be a perfect fit since he was coming from a motocross background. It looked like the perfect fit until he found out there was more to these downhill bikes and discovered his love for downhill racing. ]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:22:26 -0500 12282 2011-11-10 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12282_war2002_1322761627.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12282_3136322089790425053321000017971295134701301005451429n_1320957259.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12282_3146981015033198383208615387486208578759591874411766n_1320957259.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12282_3171292875281512685571479812952232449614211756309913n_1320957260.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12282_untitled_1320957260.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12282_p4pb7185766_1320957260.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12282_s780907212001285931265_1320957260.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12299-dj-brandt http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12299-dj-brandt I am 18 years old, from Grand Junction, CO. I started riding slopestyle about a year and a half ago at ranchstyle 2010. Back then I had no idea what slopestyle or freeride mountain biking was, I just rode my dirt jumper around town, making jumps wherever I could. Then I saw a flyer for the ranchstyle competition and a clinic riding with professionals like Casey Groves and Mike Metzger, and decided to enter. The first time I saw the jumps at The Ranch I was so scared I could hardly talk. These were the biggest jumps I had... ]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:18:04 -0500 12299 2011-11-15 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12299_editedbanana_1321401314.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12299_dj13_1321401314.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12299_goodflipathodown_1321401314.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12327-jack-fogelquist http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12327-jack-fogelquist I’m 20 years old outta Scotts Valley, CA. My dad got me into mountain bikes, when he told me I should tag along on one of his cross-country rides, and I’ve been hooked ever since! Living in the Santa Cruz area, I’ve been blessed with an amazing riding scene that has helped me progress and have a good time doing it! Now I spend my off-seasons building and riding, producing my webisode series called “Fogelsodes.” Once Sea Otter hits, people from all over make their way to the area to shred, and after that, the... ]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:53:00 -0500 12327 2011-11-22 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12327_FiveTen6_1321988595.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12327_FiveTen1_1321988595.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12327_FiveTen3_1321988595.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12327_FiveTen4_1321988595.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12327_FiveTen5_1321988595.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12389-brendan-howey http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12389-brendan-howey I got into riding bikes at a young age and was into dirt jumping right away, as soon as I went to Whistler I was introduced to downhill and I have become an all around rider ever since. I love to ride everything, from freeride lines to dirt jumping to pump tracks. In the winter I enjoy skiing but I spend most of my time on my bike all year round and take some trips south to the warmer weather in the off season. I love shooting videos but my favorite part of the year is spending my summers... ]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:23:57 -0500 12389 2011-12-05 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12389_MG1830_1323110019.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12389_p4pb5421982_1323110020.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12389_p4pb6179094_1323110020.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12389_p4pb6179097_1323110020.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12389_p4pb6179099_1323110020.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12389_p5pb7061902_1323110020.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12389_whip2_1323110020.jpg http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12421-shaun-goldman http://fiveten.com/athletes/athlete-detail/12421-shaun-goldman In the early years of my riding career, it was all about racing dirt bikes and winning races. I lived for speed and the fast life of a professional motorcycle racer. After many serious dirt biking related injuries I took up cycling to feed my need for a two wheeled challenge. Eventually I ended up on a trials bike and haven’t looked back since. I’ve only been riding for two years and have quickly become one of the top expert riders in the country and I feel I’ve got way more to offer to the sport... ]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:20:37 -0500 12421 2011-12-15 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12421_img-6179-2-1323986209.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12421_img-6026-1323986209.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12421_img-6037-1323986209.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12421_img-6108-1323986209.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12421_img-6168-1323986209.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12421_img-6179-1323986210.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12421_img-6188-1323986210.jpg