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The Crankbrothers Chronicle

Because why not make our own newspaper? The Crankbrothers Chronicle; a little more glass-half-full than your average tabloid of the moment.

UCI DH #5: Vergier clinches first win!
With big jumps and an endless array of steep and twisty turns, the Vallnord racetrack is a rider favorite year after year.
UCI DH #4: Seagrave steals it!
Already deep in the history books of mountain bike racing, Val Di Sole once again delivered an electrifying final.
EWS #4: Maes fights to the end!
The Enduro World Series continues to outdo itself; this weekend providing steep challenging trails that culminated in a final stage duel between a veteran and a phenom.
PHOTO EPIC: DH World Cup #3 Leogang
Bike racing brings the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Leogang was no different.
ESSENTIALS: Leogang
Just a few facts to impress your friends with ahead of this weekend's DH World Cup in Leogang, Austria.
PHOTO EPIC: DH WC #2 FORT WILLIAM
The unforgiving mountain of Aonach Mòr gives preference to no man. A true test of ability; riders are forced to put themselves on the line for a taste of victory.
PHOTO EPIC: EWS #3

With a month off after the opening swing of the Enduro World Series, would there be a changing of the guard or would the paths of dominance continue?

RACE PACE: Jesse Melamed races Pemberton Enduro
Ever wondered how fast the top EWS racers really go? Sit back and watch as Jesse Melamed captures the win at a local Enduro race.
PHOTO EPIC: EWS #1 + #2
And just like that, it was time to go racing once again. The South American swing of the Enduro World Series delivered two electrifying and diverse races, pushing riders to their limit. 
PHOTO EPIC: UCI Downhill World Championships Cairns
No points, no strategy, no time to conserve. The World Championships present a one day race where the winner takes all.
Fast Life with Loic Bruni
As Loïc Bruni and the rest of the UCI downhill racers approach the end of the 2017 season, take a look back on the most memorable moments, heaviest crashes, thrilling victories and crushing defeats of the year.
PHOTO EPIC: UCI DH World Cup #4 Lenzerheide

A reenergized Santa Cruz Syndicate find themselves just where they want to be; leading the series, leading the team overall and having just as much fun as before!

PHOTO EPIC: UCI DH World Cup #2 Fort William

Unsatisfied with 19, Greg Minnaar pushed through another week of challenging conditions to capture his 20th World Cup victory, further etching his name into the record books.