Atherton forest mountain bike park trail map roam mtb. Elev8xcm atherton 8 hour 25th august cairns mountain bike. Tableland cycle sports atherton road and mountain bike club. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Rachel laura atherton born 6 december 1987 is a british professional downhill mountain bike racer, and is a multiple time uci world champion atherton began riding bmx at the age of 8 and mountain biking at the age of 11. These three brits have been at the top of the mountain biking pile for for almost two decades, with undoubtedly the most impressive accomplishment in that time being rachel. Dan atherton, rachel atherton, cam mccaul, tyler mccaul, james. Following two days of uplift closures and inclement conditions, the decision was taken to shorten the track, in order for the race to still go ahead.
The elev8xcm is a cross country endurance based event based at mt baldy outside atherton in far north queensland. Dec 18, 2012 the last in clay porters portrait of the the athertons four by three has just been released and its an absolute belter. One month is all thats left before world cup downhill season starts in earnest. After a 9 year hiatus, maribor hosts the opening round of the 2019 mtb world cup. Darren berrecloth, matt hunter, cam mccaul, steve peat, andrew. Whether you ride cross county, gravity enduro, all mountain or downhill the roam mtb trail map will help you navigate your way through the mountain bike trails at atherton forest mountain bike park. Norcos new torrent rolls large australian mountain bike the. Short profile of british mountain bike downhill professional gee atherton, brother of fellow racers dan and rachel. Riding the athertons test track at dyfi bike park pinkbike. Check out these aweinspiring mountain bike videos be prepared, you may want to hit the trails after watching each one. Jul 25, 20 the elev8xcm elevate cross country marathon is back again for 20 and its another one of those must do events on the fnq calendar.
The rumor mill went into overdrive when the athertons and gt announced a parting of ways earlier this week, but it has now been confirmed as to what machines well see gee, dan, and rachel on in. Gee and rachel atherton first rode the fury back in 2012 when its original 26 wheels and carbon frame carried rachel to world cup overall victory, and earned gt factory racing the title of worlds fastest downhill team. After weeks of teasing us with their new bike, gee atherton finally gives us the legit, full reveal of the atherton bikes downhill prototype. Atherton racing are an exhibit of how far siblings can push themselves. The atherton tablelands rail trail starts at the mountain bike trails in atherton and heads north through tolga. The trail is good for all skill levels and offers a number of activity options. Check out our selection of some of the best mtb and bmx movies that you can currently watch online or download for free. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The atherton project episode 1 mountain bike videos. The latest mountain bike videos including freeride, downhill, trials, how to and more in stunning hd. Rooty, rocky and all out rowdy, this track is no joke. How the athertons are using red bull hardline to scu. The atherton project episode 1 the fly on the wall show will track the exploits of the most famous family in mountain bike history.
See firsthand what its like to rip down one of the heaviest downhill. The cairns world cup showed that rachel and gee are at the top of their games, with wins in their respective races. Watch connection a mini documentary on the swedish mtb scene. Link to mtba register now here with major support from northern bikes atherton, beds r us, atherton and atherton discount drug store tableland cycle sports, atherton forest mountain bike park and the atherton gun club are hosting. May 18, 2015 gee and rachel atherton won a weatherdisrupted round two of the 2015 british cycling mtb downhill series in fort william. When we are not out on the trails or writing topnotch articles to help you become a better rider, we like to chill out and watch mountain bike movies. Following dan atherton one of the worlds steeziest riders down his own track. Treat yourself to the delectable riding of the talented trio that is the awesome athertons, compiled expertly by crow90. Sometimes you need to rest or the weather is just so awful that you cannot face heading out. Last years red bull hardline mtb track was one of the most demanding ever seen, pushing the. May 19, 2009 seasons is a film that follows seven of the world. Tag archive for atherton racing flow mountain bike. If you enjoy riding the mountain bike trails at atherton forest mountain bike park and would like to contribute to the ongoing maintenance of the trails, contact tableland cycle sports. Check out the insane quarry line sculpted by dan at the revolution bike park in llangynog.
Atherton bikes have found a new title sponsor for their world cup team in. Follow british riders dan, gee and show more rachel atherton as they compete in the 2009 uci world cup series and the world championships in australia, where rachel and gee will defend their 2008 crowns. Mar 10, 2017 rachel, dan, and gee atherton make up the professional mountain biking family who build and ride wales most challenging trails. This weeks atherton diaries ranges far and wide with footage from the dyfi, the beaches of newcastle australia, the racetrack at mont st anne and the whistler bike park. Paradise point via atherton road california alltrails. Dan, gee and rachel atherton are delighted to confirm that their long time partner and collaborator continental tyres will become joint title partner for their. Sep 11, 2015 this year, dan atherton set about raising the bar once again. The 7 best mountain bike videos on the internet sacred rides. Dan atherton sends it down the hardline mtb track red bull. The ride aligned bike setup guide helps tune your precise fit and optimize your suspension settings based on your unique body composition, the way you ride, and the types of trails you expect to encounter. There has been a lot of work done on the atherton trails over the past 12 months and the 8 hour course makes use of as much as possible for a single loop. Here are the very best tunes from mountain biking movies and edits. In 2010 atherton broke a vertebra in his neck whilst dirt jumping and has missed half of the season including the world championships.
Keep peddling north to the historic site of the world war 2 hospital which saw 60 thousand people treated for sickness and injury here during the years 194345 when australia defended its northern shores from japanese invasion. This year, dan atherton set about raising the bar once again. Enduro mountainbike magazine high quality mountain bike. The latest allaction mountain bike videos clips and edits from the best video crews in the world.
Here we see dans brother and former world champion, gee atherton, testing the track for the first time, giving us a glimpse of what. Trail work is a fun, rewarding and a great way to meet fellow riders. Entry to atherton forest mountain bike park is free. We want you to get the very best value for your money. How the athertons are using red bull hardline to sculpt a whole new style of mountain biking we speak to gee atherton, adam brayton and ruaridh cunningham about the. Oct 17, 2015 what makes us and our mountain biking holidays experience special is simply a group of great people that always are here for you to care, and share their passion and love for mountain biking. Torrent s2 ht is s an aggressive, highspeed chromoly hardtail that eats hype for dinner, and lets you prove your mettle on the toughest trails. The athertons sign with trek interview and analysis. Atherton tablelands queenslands favourite mountain bike and cycling destination. Atherton family mountain bike playground xtreme collxtion. He has some serious talent and hes a lot of fun to watch. Saturday 19th and sunday 20th august 2017 registration open now enter here.
Dan atherton, along with rachel and gee, was the star of the web series the atherton project, which followed their daytoday lives. The athertons sign with trek interview and analysis pinkbike. George david atherton, known as gee atherton is a professional racing cyclist specialising in downhill and four cross mountain bike racing, and is a multiple. A complete timeline of coronavirus effects on mountain biking update. Tableland cycle sports 2014 elev8xcm at atherton forest. Nov 11, 2015 the rumor mill went into overdrive when the athertons and gt announced a parting of ways earlier this week, but it has now been confirmed as to what machines well see gee, dan, and rachel on in. Explore the best trails in atherton, california on traillink. Atherton forest mountain bike park atherton tablelands. With 5 elite world championships and 6 world cup overall wins, rachel atherton has. Rachel, dan, and gee atherton make up the professional mountain biking family who build and ride wales most challenging trails. The first double weekend of the uci mountain bike world cup took to. Atherton forest mountain bike park interactive mountain bike trail map.
The collective ryan leech, thomas vanderham, tyler. Gee athertons 2018 trek session vital mtb mountain. We loved the norco torrent we tested in 2016, and it looks like the totally revamped 2020 torrent will win over plenty of riders. The most exciting mountain bike magazine of all time. Gee atherton tests insane mtb trail red bull hardline. Foxhunting, dirt jump transfers and midmonsoon slop filled the docket. In 20 the dh team trialled a completely redesigned fury frame, to great effect. The trails in the atherton forest mountain bike park also start from here. While mountain biking has been a part of dyfi for a long time, the people there ride for the same reason. Check out our selection of some of the best mtb and bmx movies that.
Stepping up to the plate was rachel atherton and loic bruni. The film explores what it means to be a full time rider as told through the lives of downhill racers, slopestyle competitors,and big mountain freeriders. With more than 94 atherton trails covering 693 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the lincoln hill pathway or nwp railroad trail. Brendan fairclough gap canyon near death experience red bull rampage. These three brits have been at the top of the mountain biking pile for for almost two decades, with undoubtedly the most impressive accomplishment in that time being rachel athertons unbeaten run in the uci dh world cup last season, topped off by her. Tableland cycle sports 2014 elev8xcm at atherton forest mt.
The course focuses on a new single track network being developed by tableland cycle sports inc. Atherton tablelands, tropical north queensland, offers some of the best mountain bike and road cycling adventures in queensland. Gee atherton crash red bull rampage 2012 mtb treks. This weeks atherton diaries ranges far and wide with footage from the dyfi, the beaches of newcastle australia, the racetrack at mont st anne and the. While mtb seems to centre around the north american continent, we know full well that its a worldwide phenomenon. Come here for all our latest grouptest whether that be the hottest bikes or the most advanced products. Paradise point via atherton road is a 5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near stockton, california that features a river. A nonstop downhill power session with the atherton clan, rachel, gee, and dan. Gee atherton tests insane mtb trail red bull hardline imb. Scott secco has followed the building of riders like brandon semenuk, darren berrecloth, cam zink, james doerfling, and chris kovarik amongst others to produce his film builder that will premiere in april. Gee and rachel atherton won a weatherdisrupted round two of the 2015 british cycling mtb downhill series in fort william. There is no mistake that danny macaskill has the word skill in his name. Darren berrecloth, matt hunter, cam mccaul, steve peat, andrew shandro, steve smith, and. Magnificent flowing single tracks, family trails, mountain bike parks and scenic back country road rides that will take your breath away.
Rene wildhaber trek dakine svizzera fabien barel mondraker francia dorothea lindtke rocky mountain brake authority svizzera samuel normand lol racing yeti francia le interviste le trovate in fondo al post. The last in clay porters portrait of the the athertons four by three has just been released and its an absolute belter. She was both sunday times sportswoman of the year and bbc midlands junior sportswoman of the year in 2005, and then bbc midlands sportswoman of. Rachel atherton became the first female rider to win the world cup sixth times 2008. Most importantly, it is a key element to keeping the trails in great condition. Located in queensland australia, atherton forest mountain bike park is a great riding destination for all mountain bike disciplines. That isnt very much time to find your way around a new bike. The british badass, while plagued by injury last year, has been crushing it on the world cup downhill circuit for years, and often in the face of adversity or injury.
To make the most of it, the athertons traveled to malaga, spain, where the weather is nice and the trails are rough. The elev8xcm elevate cross country marathon is back again for 20 and its another one of those must do events on the fnq calendar. He finished 3rd in the finals of the 2007 uci mtb world championships in ft. Enduro mountainbike magazine high quality mountain bike content.
All the mountainbike action and behind the scenes insights from dan, gee and rachel atherton with team mates charlie hatton and miles j. Continental becomes joint title sponsor of atherton racing. The reveal of the dw6 configuration wasnt a huge surprise, as thats what robot bike co. Theres nothing quite like a perfectly crafted take off. Sub$3,000 trail bike roundtable torrent vs jeffsy vs hightower vs meta tr. As winter begins to approach in some parts of the world, theres no better. The team will be known as continental atherton, or in full, continental atherton mtb race team. The season isnt quite over yet, one of the newest and biggest mountain bike events of the season, red bull hardline went down on saturday, take a run with gee and find out what riders faced at the event. But how can they learnt to push so hard, and race so successfully. A film about mountainbike, only shot in france with some of the best french riders. The 10 best mountain bike movies of all time the adventure. Thats why we like to test any product against its competitors to see how they stack up. At home in the north of wales with the athertons pinkbike. Watch more mountain biking films with a free trial of echoboom sports, the essential.
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