A gif of the Journey man IG film with mountain biking and travel in a sprinter van

GETIN THE VAN

Following a strong top-10 result at BC Bike Race, Tobin Ortenblad did what he's been doing for the better part of two decades: put the bike in the van, and drive home to Santa Cruz. It's a 17 hour drive, but the route home happens to run through some of the world's best mountain biking destinations—or at least close enough to warrant a short detour. BC to Ashland, Ashland to Downieville, and Downieville to Santa Cruz: drive, sleep, ride, repeat. Hit the link below to watch the film.

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OH HOW LUCKY WE ARE

KC Till’s “Oh How Lucky We Are” is a love letter to Queenstown, and the incredible network of trails that have been built there. KC was staring down a surgery date last fall, and decided to give himself a bit of a recovery project before he went under the knife. Self-filmed over the course of five days, and edited one-handed for the months after, KC’s film features some of the best Queenstown has to offer, from Coronet Peak to Ben Lomond to Fernhill. Pour yourself a coffee and spend a few minutes watching this labor of love.

WATCH THE FILM

A 2027 Poster for the UCI Mountain Bike World Series

2027 WORLD CUP CALENDAR RELEAS

Eight rounds, six months, and a five-round European block in the middle, 2027’s Downhill World Cup season will test the endurance of even the fittest athletes and toughest equipment. Oh and the season finale will be in Whistler. Check the link below for the full schedule, and start making travel plans.

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