http://fiveten.com/ http://fiveten.com/images/stories/NewBox_black.png http://fiveten.com/ http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13119-my-first-world-cup-tahnee-seagrave http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13119-my-first-world-cup-tahnee-seagrave Crashed and burned in the heat of Val di Sole. Loads to say but really: I was on a flier, had a massive moment at the top but then everything started to click it was amazing, I had a huge smile on my face as i knew the time was good and I really was just enjoying the course… next thing I could hardly breath looking up at the trees! Says it all!! ]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:14:00 -0400 13119 2012-06-04 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_val01-1338844447.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13105-im-in-a-land-where-men-wear-long-skirts-darren-berrecloth http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13105-im-in-a-land-where-men-wear-long-skirts-darren-berrecloth At the moment I am on a lengthy layover in Duha its a airport somewhere in the middle east. I am en route from nepal to germany to finish building the red bull berg line slopestyle competition that i designed and then compete at the event. So your wondering why I am coming from Nepal right? well let me begin to tell you why I was there. Myself, Zink, Sorge and Gareth buehller went to nepal to film the 2nd to last film trip for where the trail ends. I originally came up with the idea to do a... ]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 19:26:35 -0400 13105 2012-05-30 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13105_img-1434-2-1338406412.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13105_img-1424-2-1338406412.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13105_img-1448-2-1338406412.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13105_img-1472-2-1338406412.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13105_img-1473-2-1338406412.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13105_img-1488-2-1338406412.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13105_img-1495-2-1338406412.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13097-mammoth-mountain-bike-park-adrienne-schneider http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13097-mammoth-mountain-bike-park-adrienne-schneider Mammoth bike park has opened earlier than anywhere else in the West this year. When I rode there Saturday (Memorial Day Weekend), about 9 trails were open; including Uptown, Downtown, Shotgun, Juniper Ridge, Lower Bullet, Lower Pipeline, Paper Route, and Timber Ridge. It snowed all day (30°F ) with no accumulation but keeping the trails tacky and due to the weather, nobody was on the trail! This is going to be a epic mountain biking season with the low snow pack already melting out FAST. At this time in Mammoth, all trails below 8500 feet are melted out... ]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 03:05:00 -0400 13097 2012-05-29 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13097_photo-1338414423.JPG http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13096-photo-session-with-uro-modlic-jan-poric http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13096-photo-session-with-uro-modlic-jan-poric New season, new bike and new photos are here. ]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 20:16:00 -0400 13096 2012-05-28 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_jan-poric-celesnk1-1338236171.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_jan-poric-celesnk2-1338236171.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_jan-poric-celesnk3-1338236172.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13093-jack-fogelquist-let-it-roll http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13093-jack-fogelquist-let-it-roll My buddy Keegan and I spent the winter on this project, to stray away from the standard Santa Cruz mountain bike edit. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out! Videos of Santa Cruz have become a bit repetitive, usually being of Post Office, step-up jumps, and the same local trails. We wanted to do something different; build unique stunts that push the local riding scene. Something that would make even our friends say "Whoa, where's that?". We spent the winter digging hard, cutting in new trails, buttering up old ones, resurrecting old hits, and... ]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400 13093 2012-05-27 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_p5pb8173764-1338109232.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13065-2012-preparation-tahnee-seagrave http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13065-2012-preparation-tahnee-seagrave Loved doing this one - got back a couple of weeks ago from the RedBull MTB Academy with some of the best young talent in downhill racing, came away with a great mindset!For 2012 we have put together a core group of sponsors and people dedicated to bringing the best out me as an athlete - whether it's bike maintenance, image production, athlete preparation or just a little family love! With that small army and knowing I can rely on the knowledge base of the athlete team from my recent trip away - I feel I can confidently take... ]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 10:14:00 -0400 13065 2012-05-16 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_fmd-web03-1337163240.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_fmd-web01-1337163240.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_fmd-web02-1337163240.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_fmd-web05-1337163240.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13063-fogelsode-season-3-10-bend-is-awesome-jack-fogelquist http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13063-fogelsode-season-3-10-bend-is-awesome-jack-fogelquist Once the dust settled from the Sea Otter Post Office Jam, Carson, Howey, and I trucked on up to Bend for UDUG. We spent a bunch of time at Jamie's place, digging, ripping dirt bikes around, and riding! His yard's all time, and was that much more fun when everyone showed up for the contest. It was nothing but good times, riding with homies, listening to live music, and chilling at the bonfire! Most people left right after UDUG finished, but Carson, Howey, and I were there for a few more days before making the journey to Colorado. Carson... ]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 21:48:00 -0400 13063 2012-05-15 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_p5pb8040682-1337118499.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13040-danny-macaskill-and-team-mates-go-for-driver-safety-training http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13040-danny-macaskill-and-team-mates-go-for-driver-safety-training How to ride downhill in a safe and fast way or to take big jumps, balance on fences or to defeat the Himalaya via bike Richie Schley, Danny MacAskill, Martin Soderstrom, Rachel and Dan Atherton, Marc Beaumont, Kenny Belaey and Thomas Litscher already know. But how to handle dangerous situations on four wheels and lots of horse power under the hood was quite a new experience for the Continental athletes. On the testing track of the German tire manufacturer, they had the chance to participate in a driver safety training which was obviously a fun time, as you can... ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 15:13:00 -0400 13040 2012-05-09 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13040_danny-macaskill-contidrom-1336576721.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13040_dan-atherton-contidrom-1336576721.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13040_conti-athletes-contidrom-1336576721.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13040_banked-corner-contidrom-1336576721.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13040_4-fun-vehicle-contidrom-1336576722.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13034-this-is-peaty-episode-one-fueled-by-monster-energy http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13034-this-is-peaty-episode-one-fueled-by-monster-energy Episode One takes you on an international whirlwind adventure. Starting at the legendary Ingle Gym, Sheffield, along with close friend and Heavyweight boxer David Howe, Steve hasn’t been slacking in the off-season, that’s for sure.Getting in quality Downhill runs in the UK is tough for someone like Steve, who’s nearest uplift is almost 2 hours away… So any excuse to head for San Romolo has to be a good one. Staying over at Argentina Bike with SPS rider James Swinden in tow, one Piaggio purchase later and a few amazing days in the sun, the season was off to... ]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 15:42:07 -0400 13034 2012-05-04 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13034_title-1336146664.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13034_1-1336146661.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13034_2-1336146661.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13034_3-1336146662.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13034_4-1336146662.png http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13034_logo-spread-upsated-copy-1336146663.png http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13003-inside-look-at-the-sea-otter-classic-jill-kintner http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13003-inside-look-at-the-sea-otter-classic-jill-kintner The Sea Otter Classic is a unique event. It's traditionally been the season opener, but it's also the biggest media event where riders race, companies debut product, worldwide media covers everything, the fans enjoy lots of scoping in the pits and races, kids do their thing on jumpy castles and little bike loops, food courts, Dirt jump shows, demo bikes, etc. It's really the only event where road racing, xc, freestyle, and Downhill are in the same proximity. That doesn't matter though, as a racer doing 2 events we are so streamlined into our schedules that paths rarely cross.... ]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:59:00 -0400 13003 2012-04-26 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_405060-10151562593490608-627390607-24089853-498858093-n-1335459554.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_seaotter-2012-2284-1335459554.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_jon-6487-1335459554.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_seaotter-2012-2220-1335459554.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13000-commercial-for-summer-park-and-a-show-jan-poric http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13000-commercial-for-summer-park-and-a-show-jan-poric I am in commercial for summer park Krvavec. I was in a show for opening new bike shop in Celje. Last year I shot a commercial for summer park Krvavec. I am riding my bike and doing something else, can you find me? Video is now online, to advertise up coming summer season. I was invited to be a part of a show for new bike shop Velo in Celje. There was stunt man on motorbike, Enkolo mono cycling Team and me on bike. ]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:49:00 -0400 13000 2012-04-25 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_jan-avto-1335386940.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_me-box-2-1335386941.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_me-enkolo-1335386941.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_motor-1335386941.JPG http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12994-projekt-roam-silver-star-resort-bc http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12994-projekt-roam-silver-star-resort-bc The winter months are slowly beginning to fade into a distant memory as fresh new growth emblazons the surrounding landscapes. The signs of spring help to revitalize our senses. The daylight hours seem to stretch moments longer with each passing day. The warmth of the sun's beams are now finding more success in warding off any lingering chill in the air. With new life imploding around us, how can we not yearn for the endless days of summer and shredding bike parks? ]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:44:00 -0400 12994 2012-04-24 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_introheader-photo-1335235469.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_article-photo-3-1335235470.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_article-photo-5-1335235470.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_article-photo-7-1335235470.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_article-photo-1-1335235470.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_article-photo-4-1335235471.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_article-photo-6-1335235471.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12825-infocus-the-rides-of-march-andreas-tillmann http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12825-infocus-the-rides-of-march-andreas-tillmann After a long but awesome winter in Bavaria it was finally time again to jump back on our beloved bikes. As our local alps were and still are deeply covered in snow we decided to throw our bikes in our van and head south. Our first stop took us to northern Italy more precisely to the region of Bolzano where we grabbed our enduro bikes to ride some awesome single tracks. Surprised by some heavy rain after a great day of riding we were forced to pack our stuff again and drive down to Lake Garda where we hoped... ]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:16:00 -0400 12825 2012-04-09 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_dump-360-1333981001.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_berm-1333981001.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_andi510-1333981001.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_singletrail-1333981001.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_whip-close-1333981001.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_table-arco-1333981002.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12812-fogelsode-season-3-9-super-sessions-jack-fogelquist http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12812-fogelsode-season-3-9-super-sessions-jack-fogelquist On Friday the 23rd, Keegan, Ray, JR, and I caravanned down south to Woodward for Super Sessions! The whole weekend was nothing but good times, shredding with all the guys that we don't normally get to ride with. They put a lot of work into getting the dirt jumps running, and despite the strong winds, we had a solid sesh. The wind finally got too strong, and didn't seem to let up for the big step-up session. It was fun nonetheless and some good crashes were had, thankfully with no big injuries! Exhausted, everyone cruised home the next morning,... ]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:56:00 -0400 12812 2012-04-03 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_fogel-woodward-1-1333443414.png http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12789-fontana-nationals-march-24th-25th-2012-jacqueline-harmony http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12789-fontana-nationals-march-24th-25th-2012-jacqueline-harmony I finally made it back to Fontana California for the 2012 Fontana City Nationals. It has been probably 6 years since I have raced at Fontana and it seems to be the same as it always was. The track we raced on was almost the same as I remembered with some areas of the downhill a little smoothed out. The infamous wall was still long and grueling and took all my will power to pedal to the end. The venue was filled with so much factory support and race teams, such as: Marzocchi, Five Ten, Unique Sports, KHS, ODI... ]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:04:00 -0400 12789 2012-03-28 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_561217-10150886806129535-773609534-12953498-1574038649-n-1332965086.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_553732-10150886862964535-773609534-12953793-1304203398-n-1332965086.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_523976-10150886809209535-773609534-12953519-442431844-n-1332965087.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_389647-10150886805929535-773609534-12953497-1764600275-n-1332965087.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_526446-10150886903034535-773609534-12954024-801319088-n-1332965087.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12783-top-riding-spots-jill-kintner http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12783-top-riding-spots-jill-kintner Few hot tips on my favorite places to ride in the World.... Obviously this list of favorite places to ride is ongoing. There are always adventures to be had, and trails to explore. I have spent most of my life riding and traveling, so my trail snobbery has it narrowed down a few top picks for different reasons... ]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:34:00 -0400 12783 2012-03-26 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_img-0373-1332783273.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_img-0487-470x351-1332783274.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_img-0479-470x351-1332783274.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12767-projekt-roam-dig-it http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12767-projekt-roam-dig-it Camaraderie. Dust. Sweat. Exertion. Chatter and laughter. Embellished tales. But a few descriptives actively depicting a trail day in any biking community...... ]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:41:00 -0400 12767 2012-03-21 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_article-1-tagged-s-1332355308.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_article-2-tagged-s-1332355308.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_article-3-tagged-s-1332355308.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_article-4-tagged-s-1332355308.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_article-5-tagged-s-1332355308.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_article-6-tagged-s-1332355309.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_article-7-tagged-s-1332355309.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12761-monster-energy-specializeds-sam-hill-and-troy-brosnan-world-cup-report http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12761-monster-energy-specializeds-sam-hill-and-troy-brosnan-world-cup-report Monster Energy Specialized's Australian dynamic duo of Sam Hill and Troy Brosnan returned to World Cup racing this week after domination the Australian national series over the winter. Brosnan finished in 8th place on a track that catered to his pedalling strength, just over 5 seconds back. Hill crossed the line in 11th place, .8 seconds behind his teammate. ]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:43:00 -0400 12761 2012-03-20 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12761_fraser-1332261951.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12761_fraser2-1332261951.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12760-huge-win-in-for-mr-minn-and-the-santa-cruz-syndicate-at-world-cup-opener http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12760-huge-win-in-for-mr-minn-and-the-santa-cruz-syndicate-at-world-cup-opener Greg Minnaar wins the UCI World Cup Downhill season opener aboard his Fox/Shimano equipped carbon V-10 with an exhilarating run that had the hill alive with the roar of thousands of fans including the oneLife crew and the Minnaarmy!  Steve Peat came in 15th and Josh Bryceland 21st on this improved, pedaling course in Greg’s hometown of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. ]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:25:01 -0400 12760 2012-03-20 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12760_img-1429-1332258027.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12760_img-1432-1332258027.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12760_img-1298-1332258028.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12760_img-0693-1332258028.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12760_img-0873-1332258029.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12760_img-1342-1332258142.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12760_img-1327-1332258191.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12759-fogelsode-season-3-8-morgan-hill-jack-fogelquist http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12759-fogelsode-season-3-8-morgan-hill-jack-fogelquist We made a rad little trip out to Morgan Hill to ride with our buddy JR at his jumps! With a stormy week, Ray, Keegan, and I decided to cruise out to Morgan Hill to check out our buddy JR's new spot. We didn't know what to expect, but were blown away when we pulled up! There are a few sweet lines, a mulch jump, and a foam pit! It was good times all round, putting some lines together on the main set and having a big session on the mulch! Everyone ended up landing something new, and we... ]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:02:00 -0400 12759 2012-03-20 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_p4pb7859840-1332230551.jpg