downhill Archives

downhill

Dunne, not dusted: 2025 world downhill bronze medallist Rónán Dunne on his comeback from big injury

The Irishman had a superb season last year, winning the Les Gets World Cup and taking third in the UCI Downhill World Championships. Things haven’t gone to plan in recent months but he’s back racing and he’s targeting a big end of season

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 10:26

Alpinestars’ MotoGP-style airbag technology comes to mountain biking

New airbag system claims to provide four-times the protection of standard inserts

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 09:52

This is what we’d get if the DHF and DHR had a baby: Maxxis unveils heavily-teased DHX tyre and introduces new ‘progressive’ DH casing

After months of teasing, the DHX is finally here, and here's everything you need to know

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 13:00

POC’s new Barocon helmet “defies conventional thinking” to appease modern downhill riders… but it’s the most expensive full facer we’ve ever seen

New helmet claims to bring 'new ideas' for safety, weight, ventilation and materials, but is it worth its £730 price tag?

Wed, Jul 08, 2026 14:00

From a homegrown bike park to three-time Red Bull Hardline winner: Gracey Hemstreet reveals all on her rapid rise to glory

Starting her career on family-run trails, Gracey Hemstreet is leaving quite the mark on elite downhill racing at a young age. We caught up with her to learn more about her rise to DH fame, and her goals moving forward

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 11:58

Enduro? Downhill? Freeride? The new Canyon Torque is built to do it all

And with it, the brand claims that top-level performance doesn't need a carbon frame or electronic shifting

Thu, May 28, 2026 10:00

New kids on the (starting) block, or old hands on the hot seat? Who will rule the downhill racing roost in 2026?

With the Whoop UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Series kicking off in South Korea this weekend, we take a look at which young pretenders could potentially turn the tables on the established stars. We also got an exclusive insight on things from former World Champions Steve Peat and Greg Minnaar

Thu, Apr 30, 2026 14:00

“If you did make a mistake or crash, there were no injuries or warning shots. It was a dangerous place to film a project”: Gee Atherton on recent Ridgeline VII film and the HUGE risk of crashing

With his latest high mountain project just released, we caught up with Gee Atherton to learn more about his film projects, and why he still puts his life on the fine and rocky line after such serious past crashes

Mon, Mar 30, 2026 16:09

2026 nukeproof axess racing Joe Breeden. Credit: SurSun Bike Holidays – Credit: SurSun Bike Holidays

“I want to make sure I retire knowing that I gave it absolutely everything I had”: Joe Breeden on building the Nukeproof Axess Racing team

From Mid Wales to the World; downhill race ace Joe Breeden tells us all about why and how he built one of the world’s most exciting downhill teams, Nukeproof Axess Racing.

Mon, Feb 16, 2026 14:00

“I had the mindset that I’d be going for a helicopter trip or coming down in first. We didn’t take the helicopter trip”: Ronan Dunne on the thrills and spills of elite downhill racing

Ronan Dunne had two major crashes in 2025 but he wants to make clear he knows and accepts the risks.

Tue, Feb 03, 2026 14:00