South African freerider, racer and all-round character Theo Erlangsen joins the Moving The Needle Podcast for one of the most honest Mountain Bike conversations yet. Host, Andrew Neethling dives into how Darkfest changed the direction of Theo’s career, the reality of World Cup racing, the rise of the new generation led by Jackson Goldstone, and Theo’s insights into the 2026 downhill ...
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To big air and beyond! The 2026 DarkFest Official Highlights video is finally here. Lock in for 20-minutes of pure unadulterated Freeride entertainment as Sam Reynolds and a host of the heaviest riders take the big air phenomenon to a whole new echelon. Featuring: Sam Reynolds, Clemens Kaudela, Elias Ruso, Matt MacDuff, Tom Isted, Graham Agassiz, Alessio “Cornflakes” Tonoli, Edgar ...
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Episode 5 of the Darkfest 2026 – Behind the Build series – Here it is everyone, Darkfest testing day and first hits! “It doesn’t get any easier the older I get but the hype and the excitement stays the same as always especially with my good pal Theo Erlangsen out with me!” Sam Reynolds. Alessio De Franchi and the Louw Bros (Nic ...
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Episode 4 of the Darkfest 2026 – Behind the Build series – The build continues in Stellenbosch. New for last year was the mega 1/4 but after riding it the crew have made improvements for this year, designed by Mr Clemens Kaudela himself to allow for the biggest airs ever done on bikes!
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Darkfest is officially back! In 2026 Darkfest is celebrating a decade of dirt, danger, and world-first hucks. What started as a DIY mission to build the world’s biggest jumps has evolved into the ultimate proving ground for Freeride Mountain Biking – and the 10th-year edition is set to be the most legendary session yet! A limited batch of tickets will ...
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