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Riding High - Aaron Rolph

With each tiny step, I gasp perilously for oxygen in the thin, frigid air and laugh to myself, “What the hell am I doing here?”

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How Was Your Weekend - XC #2 with Anne Terpstra
How Was Your Weekend - XC #2 with Anne Terpstra
We caught up with Anne Terpstra to chat about her weekend at World Cup #2 in Albstadt, Germany.
How To: Rebuild Your Stamp Pedals
How To: Rebuild Your Stamp Pedals
Keeping your pedals running smoothly is crucial to them performing season after season.
Crankbrothers X Crisis Text Line Bike Giveaway
Crankbrothers X Crisis Text Line Bike Giveaway

Crankbrothers is thrilled to partner with the Crisis Text Line to giveaway this custom Forbidden Druid and help raise awareness for mental health.

The Night Before: Evie Richards
The Night Before: Evie Richards
We caught up with reigning XC World Champion Evie Richards, to chat off season, wearing the rainbow jersey and much, much more.
Lourdes World Cup - Photo Epic
Lourdes World Cup - Photo Epic
The first World Cup of 2022 is done and dusted. Take a look to see how it all finished up in Lourdes, France.
Crankbrothers Race Review Podcast - 2022 Season Preview
Crankbrothers Race Review Podcast - 2022 Season Preview
The Crankbrothers Race Review Podcast is back for 2022! Kicking off with a season preview.
Day Trippin' - The San Juan Trail
Day Trippin' - The San Juan Trail
Welcome to Day Trippin’, our trail guide series focused on supporting all levels of riders to pursue their next adventure. 
Q & A - Research and Development
Q & A - Research and Development
Do you ever wonder how a product comes to fruition? Why are some products made of carbon and some from aluminum? Our R&D team answered your questions.
Q & A - Crankbrothers Shoes
Q & A - Crankbrothers Shoes
Learn about what makes our shoes the perfect MATCH for your riding.
Q & A - Synthesis Wheels
Q & A - Synthesis Wheels
Let's talk wheels! What is Synthesis? What does "Tuned" mean? And most importantly, how will they improve your riding experience?
2021 #weridecb Top 10 Moments
2021 #weridecb Top 10 Moments
Before 2021 becomes a distant memory, we wanted to take a look back at some of the wild and wonderful moments.
Better Friday
Better Friday
This Thanksgiving weekend, we will donate 20% of all website proceeds to Wheels4Life.
Dust Bowl Derby: The Maribor World Cup
Dust Bowl Derby: The Maribor World Cup
A short story about a bike race to remember.
Fabio Wibmer's New Shoe Day
Fabio Wibmer's New Shoe Day
Everyone loves New Shoe Day, even Fabio Wibmer!
CHAMP10NS: A Decade of Dominance
CHAMP10NS: A Decade of Dominance
As Camille Balanche and Reece Wilson clinched their first UCI Mountain Bike DH Elite World Championship titles last Sunday in one one of the wildest World Championships in recent history, they helped us cement an accolade of which we could not be more proud; having 10 consecutive years of Elite World Championship winners onboard our Mallet DH pedal. 
Fabio Wibmer - Home Office
Fabio Wibmer - Home Office

From necessity comes creativity, this couldn't be more true with Fabio Wibmer's new video "Home Office". By using his own home as the location of his video, Fabio delivers the same quality and awe he is known for. From back flips to jumping off the roof, no space is wasted in this restricted set. Watch the full video now!

A Flurry Of Gold: World Champs Photo Epic
A Flurry Of Gold: World Champs Photo Epic
A one day race to hand out cycling’s most elusive prize - a coveted rainbow jersey. A challenging track, ever changing weather conditions, and a roaring crowd - the stage was set for an epic 2019 Mountain Bike World Championships. 
Photo Epic: UCI DH World Cup #6 - Val Di Sole
Photo Epic: UCI DH World Cup #6 - Val Di Sole
Val Di Sole always seems to be the catalyst for drama and this year was no different. After a mostly dry practice, the heavens opened for qualifying providing the world’s best riders a genuine challenge on just getting the down the hill in one piece. The sun would come out for finals, setting the backdrop for another nail biting World Cup race! 
Photo Epic: UCI DH World Cup #5 - Les Gets
Photo Epic: UCI DH World Cup #5 - Les Gets
After over a decade long hiatus, the popular French mountain bike town of Les Gets returned to the World Cup circuit. With wide open corners and big jumps, the course kept much of its old school feel and provided another great race.
Photo Epic: UCI DH World Cup #4 - Vallnord, Andorra
Photo Epic: UCI DH World Cup #4 - Vallnord, Andorra
After a few weeks of down time, the UCI DH series returned to action in Vallnord, Andorra. With tight championship battles in both the men’s and women’s categories, and a steep and dusty track that challenged the world’s best, the race was set to be an epic battle! 
Photo Epic: UCI DH MTB World Cup #3 - Leogang, Austria
Photo Epic: UCI DH MTB World Cup #3 - Leogang, Austria
One week on from the wet and wild battle of the Scottish Highlands, the World Cup circuit landed in Leogang, Austria for World Cup #3. Riders were met with a bike park style track that posed an entirely different set of challenges from the week prior. The sun was out and the race was on!