All tagged mountain biking
Where Are The Women?
I've been pretty quiet on the debate that's unfolding around the lack of women at Red Bull Rampage this year. Mostly because I believe in developing a well-informed opinion before speaking. And partly because, as a woman in the outdoor industry, I see parallels that make me uncomfortable. However, I think in order for things to move forward, we need more advocates in this space and should welcome hard-conversations.
Managed, Maintained, Manufactured
As Robin Wall Kimmerer says, plants mirror changes in culture and ownership of land—and this has long been true for the UK, where pushing out nature has been seen as a means to an end. Now we wonder: can we advocate for better management and restoration of the landscapes we ride in?
Downtime EP2: Mountain Bike Culture is What We Make It
This journal’s piece is about diversity, inclusion and equity in mountain biking—both within our community and the industry at large. Ultimately, mountain bike culture is what we make it.
HURLY BURLY // SPENT
Press in Misspent Summer’s publications Hurly Burly and Spent for Anthill Films new feature documentary Long Live Chainsaw.
Long Live Chainsaw Out Now
Long Live Chainsaw is now available for digital download. Presented with Red Bull Media House, the film reveals the true story of the meteoric rise, untimely death and long-lasting legacy of Canadian downhill mountain bike legend, Stevie Smith. Produced in partnership with the Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation, all proceeds of the film will go directly to the foundation to help grow Stevie’s legacy of inspiring the next generation of riders and gravity racers.
Days Like These
A perfect summer day in the Portes du Soleil. Images by Jack Ashhmans.
Flow State: Finding Your Inherent Creativity On Two Wheels
In that moment, time seems to slow down. I see everything, unusually registering small details as I pass, invariably linking each action and movement to the previous one. Absence of thought and unwavering awareness of the present moment keeps me running on instinct. We reach the bottom and it’s over in a blink of an eye.