The home of Red Bull Romaniacs is in mainland Europe in the ancient medieval city of Sibiu in the heart of Transylvania. Red Bull Romaniacs event is one of the toughest of all the extreme motorcycle events on planet earth!! For four off roads days, a constant battle with stamina, fitness and strength takes place, [...]
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RedBull Romainiacs Rallye 2009 Day 1
August 17, 2009First Double Front Flip at X-Games 15!
August 3, 2009Just as the title suggests, the bar for BMX tricks has once again been lifted! This time with a double front flip over the mega ramp. Anthony Napolitan is the genius responsible. Its was X-Games 15 and he’d tried already but hadn’t quite got it, one last go to prove himself…down the roll in, up [...]
8 Year Old BMXer Riding with Dave Mirra
July 30, 2009Now when i first saw this I had to check it out, an 8 year old doing back flips, 360′s and tail whips, granted he doesnt land them and are often into foam pits…but give the little dude some credit! He rides a 12 inch bike and does so very well! Definitley one to keep [...]
Nike 6.0 HB BMX Pro Day 3
July 27, 2009The Nike 6.0 HB BMX Pro kicked off in full swing last week and some crazy moves were being pulled out by all the riders. After 3 intense days of riding the course, the 20 riders in the Nike 6.0 HB BMX Pro were clearly getting along with the course out there as they are [...]
July 14, 2009
Have you ever seen someone jump over a draw bridge? No? Then watch this! And its not just any bridge, it’s London Bridge. Robbie Maddison performed a no-handed backflip as he commited himself and his bike across the gap in the middle of the bridge at 0255 BST. The 27-year-old Australian holds the record for [...]
How high can you hop?
July 9, 2009Watch this clip and be amazed at the heights these guys reach on their trials bikes. I don’t think I could jump this high on a bike or even without one! Its the official UCI Bunny Hop High Jump World Record attempt at the mountain bike festival “Bike the Rock” in Heubach, Germany. Benito Ros [...]
Pushing trials boundaries
July 8, 2009Scotsman Danny MacAskill has compiled this video over the last few months, with the help of his friend Dave Sowerby as part of the Inspired Bicycles Team. Probably some of the most imaginative and technical lines you can ride!! Danny MacAskill (more info at www.dannymacaskill.com) features probably the greatest collection of street/street trials riding ever [...]
R.I.P Jeremy Lusk
February 12, 2009Last night I got informed of the lets say brutal passing of Jeremy Lusk. With his attempt of a backflip can can/ superman which he has previously failed and might I add injured his neck. There was always a huge risk with this jump and all of his friends and family knew it. It was [...]
Mental Mountain Bike Jump
January 21, 2009Carrying on my mountain bike theme I have chosen a larger jump with another painful landing. This time its on a much higher jump covering a further distance. With a jump that large more speed would be required to clear the lip which he has obviously not done. This causes him to nose dive, giving [...]