Tag Archives: Sam Hodgson

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 ...

There was never a plan B. Not out of stubbornness – but because Sam Hodgson never needed one. Growing up on a farm, somewhere between dirt, shovels and bikes, it was clear early on – if there’s nothing to ride, you build it yourself.

Get ready to witness the absolute limit of what’s possible on two wheels. Darkfest is officially back, and for 2026, 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 ...

The Backyard Battle Couderc Edition lit up the Southwest of France for the third edition of Paul Couderc’s signature stop of the series, running from July 16–20. Once again, Couderc redefined what’s possible in a backyard build, this time with an all-new line that had jaws on the floor and riders sending it to the moon.  Paul Couderc Alessio Tonoli ...

A gnome-coming like no other! After a winter of hard graft, Sam Hodgson and Vero Sandler welcome back a stack of the sickest Freeride and Slopstyle Mountain Bike riders for a weeklong session in their backyard of dreams nestled in the Welsh countryside. Hit play for 13 minutes of endless lines and huge shapes in the 2025 Backyard Battle “Gnomes Edition” highlights ...