Freeride Mountain Bike phenom Sam Hodgson, in collaboration with Volcom, announce the release of his highly anticipated new video project, Mad 4 It. Shot across the rugged and raw landscapes of Utah, this film is a testament to unfiltered talent, relentless dedication, and the sheer joy of riding. Mad 4 It was born from “a bit of destiny, a bit ...
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2025 Backyard Battle Series kicks off with the Gnomes Edition in Wales
The 2025 Monster Energy Backyard Battle series launched in the lush hills of Wales, United Kingdom, as Vero Sandler and Sam Hodgson welcomed over 35 of the world’s top Freeride and Slopestyle Mountain Bike riders to their backyard masterpiece. The kick-off event set the tone for what promises to be the most outrageous Backyard Battle season yet. Rather than a ...
Read More »2025 Backyard Battle Stops and Dates Announced
The Backyard Battle series presented by Monster Energy is back for the third year running and it’s coming in hot. Kicking off in June and rolling right through August until the wheels fall off. Five spots across UK and Europe will host some of the world’s most progressive Freeride and Slopestyle Mountain Bike warriors, with unreal course builds, and adding ...
Read More »DARKFEST 2025 – Official Highlights Video
Could heaven be a place on earth? If you’re a Freerider then the answer is yes! Lock in for a big air fever dream as Sam Reynolds and a host of the sickest riders deliver 27-minutes of straight bangers in the official DarkFest 2025 highlights edit.
Read More »Our View – DarkFest 2025 Wrap-Up
Take a behind-the-scenes look at our view of DarkFest 2025. The Freeride Mountain Bike event, where some of the world’s best riders take on the infamous course, featuring the biggest jumps in the world, set in the picturesque location of Hellsend Dirt Compound in Stellenbosch, Cape Town. Filmed and edited by Grant Lucas.
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