Tag: XC

  • Tomac

    Tomac

    Maybe you had to be there, but the early 90s is still looked upon as the ‘golden era’ of mountain biking, despite the no suspension, bad geometry and ass-backwards bikes. It was about riding, and it was about racing. To this day, the name Tomac is whispered in reverent tones when conversation turns to the…

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  • Gaze Up

    Gaze Up

    Sam Gaze looks at where he’s been, where he is and and where he’s going as he forges his upward path on the World Cup XCO circuit.

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  • Local Dirt: C2 & Deviation, Christchurch

    Local Dirt: C2 & Deviation, Christchurch

    We are spoilt for choice when it comes to trails in this country, from north to south they are everywhere. From bike parks to backcountry, there is something for everyone. When it comes to picking just one favourite trail it can be hard, but we gave some people the hard word and made them pick,…

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  • Working Dogs

    Working Dogs

    The life of a pro bicycle racer is one of discipline, repetition, even monotony. Rewards for some can be few and far between. The life of a working sled dog is much the same, even though they might not choose the life like the bicycle racer does. Sam Smith juxtaposed the work of the most famous…

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  • Compulsory Retirement Plan

    Compulsory Retirement Plan

    Professional sport is a strange beast. We love to watch the big game or big race, and many of us watch the small games and small races too, no matter how meaningless they might be in the bigger picture of television rights and sponsorship and advertising revenue. If it’s not rating, it doesn’t rate a…

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