The best of social media from the past seven days
We’re gearing up for the season and so are the pro riders as they depart to training camps around the world. That hasn’t kept the off social media though, here’s all the best bits from the past 7 days.
1. Sam Hill is nothing if not committed to the flat pedal cause. Here he is road riding back in Australia with FiveTens and flats. We’re pretty sure that’s a peak we spy on his helmet too.
2. If you’ve seen Diamondback’s new Release then you will no doubt think Ric McLaughlin has a point…
Reckon @Diamondbackbike have missed a trick by not launching the new Release 3 strapped to the roof of a 208 GTI… pic.twitter.com/vgGTSy1BDN
— Ric McLaughlin (@RicMcLaughlin) March 1, 2016
3. Those with a sensitive disposition should look away now… Here’s Josh Bryceland in full flight in Portugal
4. Another week another nomination for Rachel Atherton, now she’s up for the Laureus Sport Award for Action Sports Person of they Year. She’s got tough competition from the likes of skateboard legend Bob Burnquist and surfer Mick Fanning who was attacked by a shark.
Such a crazy & massive honour to be nominated for the Laureus Sports Awards!!Huge recognition for DH! @LaureusSport pic.twitter.com/TCU2mZgja7
— rachel atherton (@rachelatherton) March 2, 2016
5. Ok, we know this has nothing to do with mountain biking, but it’s still quality
6. John Burke, the president of Trek, thinks that all bike manufacturers should be able to complete this checklist. Do you agree?
John Burke, President of Trek throws down gauntlet to bike trade. Can't answer yes? You're not doing enough #vc2016 pic.twitter.com/EOUxa0Xs8w
— Strategic Cities (@StrategicCities) February 29, 2016
7. Sam Hopley, organiser of the Lee Quarry Big Day Out, has posted some more photos of the big day. If you’re in the area, make sure you get involved in future.
If you didn't come to the Big Day Out @leequarry here's what you missed at the jumps. pic.twitter.com/yRIXgj2SkQ
— Sam Hopley (@samhopley85) March 3, 2016
8. Claudio Caluori never seems to stop! Here he is putting in the finishing touches on the FlyUp 417 pump track.
9. Captions please…