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Race Recap | Team Life Cycle at the EWS #1 in Rotorua

As I write this story I am still smiling, thinking about how much beauty we saw while traveling for almost a month in New Zealand, starting from the island’s south and finishing in the North. It’s amazing how in a few kilometers in this amazing country, the scenery can change so much – from lakes with the most spectacular colours, to the glaciers near the sea, waterfalls, enchanting beaches where it seems like time has stood still, to the incredible pristine forests; we flew down amazing tracks, met old friends and met some great people and above all we got to understand how much Kiwis love their environment and respect the rules, and how they enjoy life in a simple way, without worrying about how they appear to others. This way of life, but especially this free spirited attitude has really left an impression on me!!!

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Canyon Strive Diaries – Sliding Through Rotorua’s Rootfest

Mountain bikers in the northern hemisphere may only just be coming out of their winter hibernation, but last week over on the other side of the world in New Zealand it was all kicking off in the small city of Rotorua: Crankworx was in town. The first Round of the 2015 Enduro World Series on Saturday saw the Canyon Factory Enduro Team back in action to take on seven special stages in a punishing one-day format.

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Race Report | The Impossible Race: Gujarat, India

When one thinks of India, one pictures the overcrowded streets, snake charmers, the mystique and the Taj Mahal. Well, in today’s world, mountain biking is picking up pace in this subcontinent. The mighty Himalayas seem to be the first thing to cross the minds of anyone who thinks of Mountain biking in India, followed by the hills of the Western Ghats down south. The Indian subcontinent surprisingly has much more to offer. Having rad mountain biking potential in corners even the riders of the country did not know about.

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Video | Enduro Ponteareas 2015

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Race Recap | Mondraker Enduro Series #1 Coed Trallwm, Wales

The Red Kite Events Mondraker Enduro Series consists of five races in 2015 spread across Wales and England. They are aimed at the average/serious trail rider, with technical drops and corners to make it fun and challenging. The first race happened March 22nd, here is the summary:

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