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Photo of the Day
Whistler’s peaks got a front-row seat to Emil Johansson’s airborne artistry.
Because when Emil spins, even the mountains take a step back.
📷 Paris Gore behind the lens.
Video of the Day
A west coast warm-up with Forbidden Dunbar Racing 🔥
Before the season went full send, the crew shook off the winter dust and turned up the heat.
Ryder Wilson is back in Prevost and looking sharp after injury, Emmy Lan’s ripping Whistler like the race weekend never ended, and Jon Mozell is keeping it raw and rowdy on the Seymour backyard classics.
Just the kind of pre-season chaos we like to see.
⏰ Watch time - 03 min 05 sec
Bonus: Sunrise to sundown, the Skyline kit doesn’t clock out.
Thanks Troy Lee for putting budget towards epic marketing videos like this!
Our wallets are empty but it’s nice to dream about looking fast.
⏰ Watch time - 03 min 22 sec
Send of the Day
A full send and a partial concussion! 😱
Tandem Mountain Biking: Because One Bike With Two Screaming Riders Just Makes Sense
You ever bomb a rock garden with your best friend duct-taped to the rear triangle?
Welcome to the world of tandem mountain biking.
This isn’t about romance. It’s about chaos.
It’s about launching down a double black with nothing but trust, poor decisions, and a frame rated for slightly less than the nonsense you’re about to pull.
What the Hell Is Tandem MTB? We’re so glad you asked. This will be fun to describe.
Take a regular mountain bike. Now add another human.
No, not on their own bike, on yours.
Tandem mountain biking means two riders on a single frame, navigating the same rocks, drops, roots, and impending lawsuits.
- The front rider ("captain") does the steering, braking, and yelling.
- The back rider ("stoker") provides moral support, extra watts, and involuntary screams.
It’s like a trust fall, except it lasts way longer and ends in either a high five or a CT scan.
Why Would Anyone Do This?
Short and only answer: because when you land it, everyone treats you like God.
Other perks:
- Double the pedaling power
- Built-in trail banter
- New excuses for crashing: "It was the stoker, I swear"
- Viral video potential: 100%
Who Builds These Monsters?
You can’t just tape two frames together and pray.
You need a legit tandem MTB.
Here’s who’s out there fueling this madness:
🚲 Ventana
PC: Ventana
They make the El Conquistador de Montañas, which loosely translates to "Crush Your Spine With Joy."
Full-suspension tandem. Real geometry.
Looks like it could take a missile.
🔧 Da Vinci Designs
PC: Da Vinci Designs
They invented independent coasting, which means the stoker can stop pedaling when they see God.
Game changer.
Santana Tandem
PC: Santana Tandem
More XC/touring focused, but still plenty rowdy.
Think "tandem bikepacking through Mordor."
Don’t believe us? Watch These Tandem Videos That Should Be Illegal
Full Send on a Tandem DH Rig — 2 riders, 0 hesitation.
Martyn Ashton’s Random Tandem!
More Tandem Madness — pedal suffering x2.
Now that we convinced you, here’s what to expect on your first tandem ride!
- The captain forgets they’re responsible for another human.
- The stoker grabs the saddle with white-knuckled terror.
- The bike flexes like a wet noodle.
- You both hit the dirt and laugh like idiots.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about surviving the descent and maybe, just maybe, sticking the landing while yelling, "WE'RE STILL FRIENDS, RIGHT?!"
Things You Should Absolutely Not Ignore
- Suspension matters. Your bike is hauling two people. You’ll bottom out on a strong breeze.
- Communication saves lives. Shouting "DROP!" is not optional. Neither is warning about corners, logs, or that bear.
- Practice braking. If you lock up both wheels, your stoker will draft past you. On the same bike.
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Trail of the Day
Crête du Lynx Mountain Biking Trail - Lac Beauport
Riding La Crête du Lynx is like stepping into a National Geographic spread.
The SDM team’s 2019 creation offers two distinct vibes: a relaxed, bidirectional cruise to start, and then a thrilling, unidirectional plunge complete with intricate boardwalks.
One lap and you’ll be calling it 'The Lynx's Lair.'
That’s all for today folks. We hope everyone gets some saddle time out there. See you all tomorrow! 🤙
For the ❤️ of two wheels.
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