The spirit of Freeride MTB is alive and well as DarkFest 2024 concluded at the Hellsend Dirt Compound near Stellenbosch, Cape Town. The week saw a ton of good times, insane riding and brutal slams. Riders launched themselves at speeds of over 75km/h over 110ft plus dirt gaps, some of the most technical riding ever witnessed went down. World-first MTB ...
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As DarkFest 2024 quickly approaches, taking place in Stellenbosch from 3 to 10 February, the official Rider List has been announced. Take a look at the stacked rider lineup, featuring plenty of returning faces and favourites from previous years, also joined by a few newcomers, ready to get familiar with the monstrous course… DarkFest 2024 Rider List Men: Sam Reynolds ...
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Swatch Nines 2023 once again created the space to elevate the sport of Mountain Biking to new heights. Riders showcased unprecedented skills on the new and unique course. World’s First Ticks Set New Standards Eight inspiring “never been done before” tricks have been claimed to rewrite the record book in just a few days. Patricia Druwen unlocked the next milestone ...
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Prepare to enter a new realm of Freeride MTB. Presenting the DarkFest 2023 Official Highlights edit in all its glory! Expect 24-minutes of the most jaw-dropping sends, huge slams, video game-esque NBD tricks and the nuttiest haircuts captured over 5-days of absolute mayhem. Sam Reynolds and the crew have pushed the boundaries even further than anyone could fathom in 2023. Assembling ...
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Freeride Mountain Biking took a giant leap forward at DarkFest 2023 as world records progressively tumbled – spearheaded by the 120-foot backflip jump by Tom Isted. Tom Isted When the dust finally settled on the weekend, the world’s top female and male riders had capped off an unbelievable week of personal bests, world firsts, and huge distances down the vertiginous ...
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