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Finn occasionally pushes to the limits and waaaay beyond. He's always impressive to watch.
Anne-Caroline Chausson dominated the sport throughout the 90s and early 2000s, going on to win Enduro World Series events and even a BMX Olympic gold medal in Beijing, China. Anne has also had her own personal battle with cancer; learn more about her incredible journey in this video by Bike Magazine.
EASY! Of course it's Dyfi Bike Park. And what a masterpiece it is. The trails are amazing, the jumps huge and the whole scene is booming in that small corner of Wales.
Back in 2004 Cam made his first appearance in Chain Reaction 5. You can read an interview with Cam in Shredder Issue 6.
Please select 2 correct answers
Adam Yauch from the Beastie Boys has sadly passed away now, but back in '96 Adam fronted some cash to help get the company off the ground. Years later, Pharrell Williams got involved with the company. Unfortunately, in 2016 Brooklyn Machine Works officially ceased trading in NYC, the end of an era. Read more about the company in Cranked #21.
At just 2.23km, the stage might not sound too difficult. But it is tough, technical and physical. Here's a video of how not to ride it.
SixSixOne has just released the Radia. We had the pleasure of riding with a pair a few months ago and they get the job done, plus they're reasonably priced.
The Rift Zone - Nikki Whiles really knows how to put it through its paces.
A Slice of British Pie. Long live loamy corners.
A masterpiece created by Clay Porter and John Lawlor. Won't Back Down. You can watch the full film for free online now.
Whatever floats your boat!
An almost unbelievable feat, the GOAT has only missed out on qualifying for one World Cup in his decades-long career. Check out Eliot Jackson's website World Cup Stats to take a deep dive into Greg's race results.
Wyn knows better than most what it's like to be a privateer, and how valuable a bit of extra cash can be for a racer. Check out his crowd funding page here.
That's bloomin' fast. Watch the Red Bull film of the World Record here.
The new venue is just a 10-minute drive from Finale Ligure. It will be hosted the week before the Finale round of the EWS and is a racers-only event (no fans). Read about the latest schedule here. We are in for a treat with the trails in Pietra Ligure. Let's go racing!
We're up to issue three of Analog, and this month's cover features young pinner and YT rider Harry Schofield. It's free, and you can order a copy or download one here.
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot has one impressive race rap sheet. Have a read of this article by Cycling News of the five races that changed her life.
Who knows the actual answer; all we know is there are far too many. But there's only one 'Well Screwed' t-shirt design. If you want one (go on), buy it here.
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