Daniel Dhers and 3 of the best local BMX riders explore the landscape of Almaty, Kazakhstan to find the best spots. Daniel also talks about what drives him to keep riding.

 
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On day one of Red Bull Rampage 2012, the qualifying athletes take to the desert landscape to see who has what it takes to make it to the final. Crashes, flips and an epic redemption run for Cam McCaul highlight the day. Check out this first clip and the amazing pictures below!

Pictures: (c)John Gibson, Christian Pondella, Ian Hylands/Red Bull Content Pool

Red Bull Rampage competitors Darren Berrecloth and Andeu Lacondeguy give insight on the most feared downhill mountain bike contest in the world, Red Bull Rampage. Taking place in the vast Utah desert, the two weigh in on the unique soil and terrain and the prestige of winning freeride mountain biking’s most treacherous contest.

Guys, waves are coming and we’re warming you up with this extremely good surfing teaser.

Bending Colours takes a distorted look at professional surfer Jordy Smith, changing the audience´s perspective on what form a surfing film can take. From an average school kid in South Africa to the professional world title threat he is today, this film tells a story and will capture game changing surfing.

You can now see the complete Nepal segment from Anthill Films’ new community film project, “STRENGTH IN NUMBERS”, for free on YouTube:

The riding community in Nepal is just emerging. In Nepal, walking is the primary form of transportation resulting in a seemingly endless amount of paths, trails and routes connecting people and places throughout the landscape.  What’s new for the Nepalese is the concept of riding mountain bikes on these trails.  A core group of riders committed sharing the riding experience with all have kick-started the mountain bike community here. Their enthusiasm and perseverance reminds us of what it’s like to be part of a movement

To see the full film uninterrupted, get exclusive extra features and support the filmmakers, order your copy now on iTunes worldwide or 3-in-1 Combo Pack: www.anthillfilms.com/strengthinnumbers/buy/

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The first few days of the SUZUKI NINE KNIGHTS MTB presented by G-SHOCK have already exceeded all expectations.

In perfect weather conditions, photographers, filmers and the freeride knights found the perfect set-up on the castle at the “Wildkogel-Arena Neukirchen Bramberg” for a freeride mountain bike session of epic dimensions. Absolute highlights such as the heli-session and the Nine Knights trail made sure that the riders outdid themselves and filmers as well as photographers already have some truly exceptional material.

For the grand finale on Saturday, August 25, spectators are cordially invited and if you are in the area, this is something you shouldn’t miss. Check out the first action clip:

On Tuesday the first milestone was scheduled. Accompanied by the helicopter of the Flying Bulls, the athletes pulled some massive tricks out of the bag providing the filmers and photographers with some legendary shots in two 60-minute sessions. The riders tricked their way down the course in several trains so that there were five riders in the air at
the same time.

The winners of the contour WANNA BE A KNIGHT Contest deserve a special mention, since they are killing it up on the Wildkogel. Anton Thelander (SWE) is rocking the course and is definitely doing team Sweden credit. Bienvenido Aguado Alba’s (ESP) superclean 720 caused photographers and the other riders to cheer for the Spanish rider. After Andi Wittmann was not able to ride his course last year, he is stoked that he can charge the castle together with his knights. You can check out his flip double whip this Saturday on the public contest day.

Most of the pros such as Geoff Gulevich (CAN), Yannick Granieri (FRA), Martin Söderstrom (SWE) and Giant rider Kurt Sorge (CAN) are already on site and are using their reliable skills to write freeride history at the Suzuki Nine Knights MTB presented by G-SHOCK. More knights are joining them over the next few days, among them Thomas Genon (BEL), the winner of the Red Bull Joyride at Crankworx Whistler. On the weekend, a few special guests will complete the riders’ list for the contest day. Spectacular action as well as great entertainment are guaranteed at the slopestyle event on Saturday, August 25 from 11am. At night, there is drink and fun to be had at the legendary Nine Knights Afterparty powered by Sweet Protection and mtb.downdays.eu at Schweini’s – so if you are in the area, make sure to drop by, we would love to see you!

The time for the contest day was rescheduled slightly and will begin at 11am. The Nine Knights Afterparty powered by Sweet Protection and mtb.downdays.eu at Schweini’s begins at 9pm.

For further info: http://nineknightsmtb.com

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Life Behind Bars – In the midst of a competition filled month, Brandon is in Les 2 Alpes for yet another challenging event. Due to some unforeseen weather conditions, Semenuk has one chance to nail a perfect run if he wants to make it to the top of the podium.

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I’m just damn sure you know everything about Alex Barbero and his crazy BMX event he held in his home bikepark in priero, the Barbero and Friends!

This year edition is coming, so save the date for 29 and 30 of September in Priero, Cuneo!!

See you there!!

Red Bull Media House and Freeride Entertainment combine high tech film, sound and end-of-the-earth settings, on a stunning quest alongside a cast of the world’s premier mountain biking adventurers. Now the mucb anticipated full length trailer for “Where The Trail Ends” is here!

A new era of action sports film in the 21st century will spin further into the future than ever before with the release of “Where The Trail Ends” this fall. Produced by Red Bull Media House, in association with Freeride Entertainment, the movie is set to be a global cycling spectacle unlike anything ever captured on film. The full-length trailer for the film has been unlocked today on www.wherethetrailends.com – after it’s initial teaser achieved one million views. Thanks to all those who supported the initiative by passing it along…

“Where The Trail Ends” was crafted over three years with the most advanced filmmaking and sound equipment ever used in this genre. The film immerses viewers in an extraordinary chronicle of exploration, chaos and culture, set amongst some of the globe’s most harrowing and remote natural landscapes. Inspired by Red Bull Media House’s extraordinary “The Art of FLIGHT” snowboarding documentary, this is the soul and science of exploration as defined by two wheels. “The experience of making the film is something viewers will see first-hand. It’s the story of what it took to get there. And what it was like to experience the ultimate ride,” says rider Darren Berrecloth, considered one of the world’s preeminent free riders. “We went into regions almost entirely unknown. And we often never knew whether we’d succeed or fail, or worse.”

Veterans of Freeride’s heralded 10-year New World Disorder film series, athletes and production crews were left physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted after the film’s expeditions to dispatches amongst the Andean foothills of Salta, Argentina, China’s Gobi Desert, Nepal’s near-secret Mustang region, the towering shorelines of British Columbia’s Fraser River and Virgin, Utah – big mountain freeriding’s punishing proving grounds and birthplace. Freeride’s crews created the project’s remarkably compelling tone, footage and narrative using the highest performance tools in film as well as an array of transportation and perspectives, from jet boats, helicopters and fixed wing aircraft, to the riders themselves. Partnerships with Contour (www.contour.com), hands-free HD video cameras, and Specialized Bikes were vital to the project’s success. “This is a story coming from the riders themselves,” remarked Geoff Rogers, Specialized Bikes Marketing Manager. “It’s authentic and innovative, the way it should be.”

“Where The Trail Ends’” storyline follows professional mountain bikers Berrecloth, Cameron Zink, Kurt Sorge, James Doerfling, Andreu Lacondeguy and another half dozen of the world’s top freeriders on both a timeless, epic adventure and an entertainment undertaking unparalleled, charting the course to the sport’s uncompromised destiny.

When BMX riding consumes your day-to-day life, I guess it’s inevitable to have a crazy dream once in a while. World class freestyle BMX rider Michael “Berry” Beran reveals his toughest tricks through a high-quality visual concept. This creative scenario showcases some of the crazy ideas and maneuvers that Beran has up his sleeve.