The 17-year-old wins by more than a minute in Belgium
New report claims that tripling bike use would boost London’s economy by £5 billion a year
The news comes as safe cycling in London reaches breaking point due to TfL funding crisis
Bianchi announces plans for new carbon frame factory in Italy
The venerable bike manufacturer claims the new Treviglio-based factory will produce 1,000 frames a day
dhb Aeron Packable Jacket
Svelte, comfortable and very packable windproof that’s brilliantly breathable, but only for dry weather 8/10
Zoe Backstedt joins – and beats – the elite at Essen cyclo-cross
The 17-year-old Brit proves there is little she can’t do as she powers through the mud to convincingly win the Ethias Cross Essen elite women’s race
RUMBLE – Norway, Switzerland and U.S. Riding with Stale Sandbech and Torgeir Bergrem
Get ready to Rumble. Stale Sandbech and Torgeir Bergrem made a movie with Gimbal God aka Spencer Whiting! Between a busy contest schedule and covid lockdowns, Stale and Torgeir still managed to film plenty of hammers out of bounds and in the streets. Enjoy the lates drop from Monster above, additional filming from Marcus Skin
GOOD SPORT – Tommy Gesme, Derrek Lever, and Spencer Schubert
GOOD SPORT is good for you. Featuring Tommy Gesme, Derrek Lever, and Spencer Schubert (alongside clips from Danimals, Mark Wilson and Artem Smolin), what more could anyone want from a street project? Style, creativity, and absolutely insane clips from Spencer Schubert put this one at the top of the list when it comes to all […]
Deep Dive: Chris Corning’s 2022 Never Summer ProtoUltra
If you’ve tuned into any worldwide slopestyle contest in the past handful of years, you’ve undoubtedly seen Chris Corning absolutely destroying the course. No stranger to big, technical tricks, Chris rides a pro model, the Never Summer’s ProtoUltra, that is built to withstand just about anything he–or anyone else–can throw at it. Enveloping the bamboo-blend […]
Layering 101 with the Burton AK Collection
A primer on how to stay warm, dry, and comfortable in the mountains.
Back of House: Maggie Leon is Designing Her Own Path in Snowboarding, Both as Rider and Engineer
Maggie Leon has broken the mold, balancing her work designing snowboard gear with filming video parts.
Take the Rake at Trollhaugen: Meet the Builders
Meet the women who built this park at Trollhaugen.
Twelve women from all over the US came to Wisconsin to create the first-ever terrain park built only by women. All season, these individuals wield rakes and drive snowcats to create and maintain some of the best parks in the world. From Mammoth to Mt. Hood, Brighton to Boreal, and of course, Trollhaugen, too–meet the diggers and operators who are grooming the way for more women to join the ranks of the park crew.
Click on the images below to learn more about each person. Follow them on Instagram. And if you see them, rake in hand, when you’re riding at their resorts, give them a thank you. They’ll be hyped.
DIGGERS: These builders wield the rakes
Jess Goucher
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
@jessgoucher
“Park crew is family and that’s probably my favorite thing.”
Laura Rogoski
Brighton Resort, Utah
@sk8tits
“Having an idea, building it, riding it, reassessing it, making it better, riding it some more.”
Emily O’Connor
Trollhaugen, Wisconsin
@emisgnar
“Sitting down as a team brainstorming something creative, putting in hours of hard work to shape it, and then watching it come to life.”
Hannah Peterson
Trollhaugen, Wisconsin
@xannugh2.0
“Honestly, my favorite thing about my job is proving to the boys that I’m equally as capable as they are.”
Anny Vongsavanh
Woodward Tahoe, California
@annydefeen
“If you’re intimidated, let your work and skills do the talking and you’ll end up on top! Chase your goals and ambitions, sis!”
Egan Wint
Brighton Resort, Utah
@cheesin.egan
“My favorite thing is getting to build the park that I want to ride.”
Abby (Gail) Lewis
Timberline, Oregon
@smilesfiles
“There are so many different facets of this job that challenge me to be better and do better everyday.”
Natawnie Spellacy
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
@not.a.weenie
“I love the community surrounding park riding. It’s really cool to contribute to something so many people are passionate about.”
Haley Boucot
Woodward Park City, Utah
@lil_zoinker
“Asking questions and being vocal is how you learn and everyone at some point was where you were, just beginning and learning how to do it.”
OPERATORS: These builders drive the snowcats.
Chloe Butel
Sierra-at-Tahoe, California
@floweychloey
“If you’re passionate about learning and care about your work, that will shine through regardless of your gender.”
Harmonee Johnson
Mammoth Unbound, California
@harmoneejohnson
“Don’t let anyone tell you you’re not capable of being just as successful as the next guy. Terrain parks are for women too.”
For What? – A Snowboarding Movie with Brandon Davis and Jed Sky
For What? Our enjoyment? Their sanity? A Venmo bet? Who knows. We didn’t ask, but we are glad they did. Jed Sky, Sam Blazjewski and Brandon Davis made a movie with lensman Ryan Finder with backing from their board companies, Arbor and Ride.
Behind the Graphics of the Arbor Shiloh: An Exclusive Conversation with Aaron Draplin
Jeff Baker speaks with the bearded man behind Draplin Design Company to hear the story of the 2022 Arbor Shiloh art.
The Best Gifts for 2021: Snowboards, Boots, and Bindings
Looking for holiday gifts of the snowboard variety? The editorial staff here at SNOWBOARD has rounded up a few of our favorite boards, boots, and bindings in case you’re in need of some snowy inspiration this holiday season. Mark Clavin – Editor Buy Now: Roxy XOXO – $429.99 Burton Free Thinker – $599.95 Arbor Westmark […]
Victor Daviet Launches Snowboarders of Solidarity to Help Afghan Refugees
In late November, French phenom Victor Daviet put out a call to action on his Instagram to help a group of Afghan refugees who had fled their home country to escape persecution for snowboarding. For years, Victor has used his riding as a fulcrum to help others through initiatives like Safety Shred Days and Riders […]
Burger King to sponsor men’s professional team in 2022
The fast-food giant’s Italian CEO was convinced after spending a day with the squad at this year’s Giro d’Italia
Two teenagers sentenced to 18 months for Italian track bike theft at October’s UCI Track World Championships
The duo were part of a gang which raided the Italy team’s minivan at the Roubaix Worlds – Filippo Ganna’s gold Pinarello was among the 22 bikes stolen
Fancy owning unreleased Olympic edition Oakley Katos? Bid on limited edition cycling memorabilia, plus check out Canyon’s refreshed gravel bike, Altura’s indoor kit, new commuting kicks, + more
Catch up with all of this week’s big – and not so big – bike and equipment news
DealClincher: 20% off Fuji Jari Carbon 1.1 Gravel Bike (2021)
If you’re in the market for a new, super stylish gravel bike, this Fuji Jari Carbon 1.1 Gravel Bike (2021) has 20% off with Wiggle.
Gabriel Cullaigh signs for Saint Piran: ‘Hopefully the results will come and I will jump back up to the WorldTour’
The Briton hopes to follow in the same footsteps as his peer James Shaw in bouncing back
Dylan Groenewegen leaves Jumbo-Visma and signs for Bike-Exchange
Restrap Tyre Boot Kit
Neatly packaged, effective kit for patching tyre cuts or tears – expensive but worth it 8/10
First aid for cyclists: Would you know what to do in an accident?
It’s every cyclist’s nightmare: someone in your group has crashed and it looks serious. How do you provide urgent, potentially life-saving assistance?
