Hope Technology: Old Man Winter

Fresh snow in the Alps means a lot of different things to different people. For some, the fresh powder is a dream come true! For Vinny T, it's a chance to ride his bike every day in his favourite conditions! When asked if there are issues from not being able to see the roots or ice patches beneath the snow, he happily responds," That's the best part! I like that you can't see the roots." Watch Vinny T absolutely rip apart some snowy tracks.

What an experience to be part of the Red Bull Rampage for the first time. I did some mistakes but I'm more than happy about my runs. Insane level this year, congrats to all the riders ! Big thanks to Loris Tupin​ and Benoit Gurnel for the big help all the week !

What a season! With Nico Vink building the sickest trail ever, Louis Reboul hosting a slopestyle event and a bunch of mates coming from all over the world, it's been without a doubt the best summer so far in Bikepark Châtel. This video is a mash up of all the good times we had riding bikes with Nico, Kristof Lenssens, Vincent Tupin, Alex Volokhov, Remy Morton, Josh Lewis, Raphael Robles, Joel Anderson, Jasper Flashman and many more. Many thanks to the bike patrol team for their hard...

Vincent Tupin and Antoine Buffart hop on their Voltage Freerides and show us that freeride certainly 'aint dead. Check the Voltage FR line-up: http://bit.ly/2wl9IlH

For a lot of people, winter means ski season. The skis come out and and bikes are stored in a cold garage waiting for it to be summer again. We, however, think it’s a bit sad that our faithful companions are put aside just because the trails are covered in snow. We love winter laps and we love snowy sessions on home trails. Basically, we love mountain biking! Here’s Nico Vink, Vincent Tupin, Vincent Pasquier and Gaëtan Rey doing what they enjoy most after a fresh snowfall.

Standing next to his bike or sitting in the back of the truck, Vinny T looks like any other rider. 5.10’s. Riding pants and jersey. Helmet and goggles. But on his bike, his feet are twisted and his hands loose and open on the bars. His style is full of weird, tweaky positions. His flow is as twisty as his grip. He corks the bars so far, his feet come off, and he’s bent up with his one- footer out under the post. When he’s pinned, it’s the cockeyed way he floats above the bike while it blas...

Chatel Bike Festival team n°1 movie. Riders: Nico Vink, Vincent Tupin, Benoit Chauvet. Filmer: Bart Cautearts

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