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Are you ready for 2,700 miles of adventure?!

Pivot riders Kaitlyn Boyle and Kurt Refsnider have pedaled tens of thousands of miles across Western American landscapes. Three years ago, inspired by the vast expanses of wild and public lands, Kait and Kurt set out to create a bikepacking route to showcase some those lands. Last week, Bikepacking Roots released this new 2,700-mile-long epic - the Wild West Route - that is 80% dirt through Montana, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona. Kurt spent months scouting route options and collaborated with private landowners, land managers, and tribal officials, and Kait authored environmental and public lands educational content for the comprehensive guidebook. Now it's time for others to go ride the route!

Find out more at http://www.bikepackingroots.org/wild-west-route.html

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BWR: The Training

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TRAINING FOR WAFFLES!
The Belgian Waffle Ride was the longest ride and event that KS Kenda Women's Elite MTB Team rider Nikki Peterson ever attempted. Follow the link to read about how she trained for this 1-day mixed surface epic.

https://kskendawomenmtb.com/2019/05/10/bwr-the-training/

Canyon Belgian Waffle Ride

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Why That Bike? | Pivot Mach 5.5

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The Mach 5.5 is a 27.5" wheeled all-rounder that has exceptional trail manners and suspension numbers that even Goldilocks would say are "just right".

So why should the Mach 5.5 be on your short list of next bikes? Don't take our word for it. Click the link to read why riders like you said 'yes' to the Mach 5.5.

https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Why-That-Bike-Pivot-Mach-5-5,2353

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Are you daydreaming of riding trails this weekend? Want to make that dream a reality and ride the latest and greatest bikes from Pivot Cycles? Well, you are in luck! We will have the full factory demo fleet on hand in your area. Come out and join us for a ride.

On Saturday Cyclepath PDX is hosting a Pivot MTB Demo Day at Sandy Ridge. While on Sunday, Sagebrush Cycles will host a demo at Phil's Trailhead.

For more information, click the link below:

Saturday w/ Cyclepath PDX: https://www.facebook.com/events/349017152378617/

Sunday w/ Sagebrush Cycles: https://www.facebook.com/events/1352889131548505/

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Are you ready to ride this weekend? Want to try something new? Pivot Cycles is hosting weekend MTB and eMTB demos with shops in your area.

On Saturday, Elevation Cycles will host a demo at Green Mountain. On Sunday, Absolute Bikes will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with a party and a demo at their Salida location. Come on out and test ride the latest and greatest bikes from Pivot's complete factory demo fleet.

Click the links below for more details:

Sat. Elevation Cycles Demo: https://www.facebook.com/events/1189113057917384/

Sun. Absolute Bikes Salida Demo: https://www.facebook.com/events/258182218399306/

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Mother's Day 2019 - Mom Bike Checks

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For Mother's Day, MTB With Kids did a rad profile of moms that shred and featured our very own Kaylee Gibb and her Mach 6 along with her troop of awesome groms.

Follow the link to read more.

https://mtbwithkids.com/mothers-day-2019-mom-bike-checks/

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MARATHON MASTER! Congratulations to Rose Grant Athlete for taking the win this weekend to become the USA Cycling Marathon MTB Women's National Champion!

Rose has worked hard to come back from injury to perform at the top level of our sport. This result absolutely confirm that Rose is back!

We'd also like to congratulation Nina Machnowski for taking 3rd in the XCM Women's Junior 17-18 race, and Lia Westermann for taking 3rd in the XCM Women's 19-29.

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Pivot Factory Racing was riding on the limit this weekend for the 3rd stop of the Enduro World Series in Madeira, Portugal.

Eddie Masters MTB finished in 6th, Matt Walker battled back for a strong 15th, and Cole Lucas showed how the transition from junior to elite racing should be done and finish an impressive 25th.

Read the full report here: https://www.pivotcycles.com/en/pivot-factory-racing-ews-madeira-report

Photo: Boris Beyer

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Got the itch to plan your next MTB trip? Pivot rider Brice Shirbach Rides Bikes says the Sunshine Coast of BC needs to be on your list with the latest video episode of Local Flavors. Click the link for some epic LOAM!

Video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDdVYKDy9Cs

Read the full article on Pinkbike here:
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/local-flavours-the-complete-guide-to-riding-on-the-sunshine-coast-bc.html

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Who's excited for Enduro World Series Madeira this weekend?

Eddie Masters MTB, Matt Walker MTB, Cole Lucas, and Rachel Pageau have all landed in Portugal and practice is underway!

PC: Boris Beyer

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About

Performance, redefined.

Company overview

Established in 2007, Pivot Cycles is an innovative, highly technical company that has 32 years of MTB experience upon which to draw from – owner and founder, Chris Cocalis, was also the brains behind the renowned Titus Cycles. From our roots in the birth of the sport to our current spot as an award-winning manufacturer, Pivot strives to be a leader in making the best bicycles in the world. From gravel to trail, enduro to downhill, each one of our Pivot models represents the latest in engineering, technology, and innovation. Pivot Cycles is Performance Redefined.

Mission

Our goal is simply to build the best-performing cycling products in the world. Pivot Cycles is Performance Redefined.

Founded

2007

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877.85.PIVOT

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Pivot Cycles Firebird 29

Earlier this year, Pivot filled one of the last gaps in their range with the arrival of a long travel 29er. Previously, the Switchblade had been their most progressive big wheeler, but this still had trail bike tendencies and was an excellent ride in those scenarios but not in bigger terrain. Their biggest hitting non-DH bike was the Firebird, which…

Enduro Bikes

2019

Pivot Cycles Trail 429

Pivot has wasted very little time in overhauling their range, delivering new versions and brand new models at what seems like an alarming rate. Switchblade, Firebird, Mach 5.5, Mach 6, all of these feel like they were released only yesterday. The style, engineering and even elements of geometry have been shared across the range to produce a coherent collection of…

Trail Bikes

2018

Pivot Cycles Firebird

For Pivot, there are two big bikes of the year, the Switchblade, tested recently, and the Firebird seen here. Both obviously share the same genes, but more than that, they represent a step forward in the evolution of Pivot bikes. Boost, refined rear ends, and longer geometry bring them to the forefront of modern mountain bike design as some of…

Enduro Bikes

2017

Pivot Cycles Mach 5.5

Pivot appear to be on a non-stop bike producing mission. The last year has seen new models and revisions across the range including the well-received Switchblade and Firebird. As I write this they have done it again with the launch of their e-bike; the Shuttle, at Eurobike adding yet another bike to the range. The Mach 5.5 dropped into the…

Trail Bikes

2017

Pivot Cycles Switchblade

2017 is an important year for Pivot, with two new bikes creating waves in the highly competitive trail and enduro market. Creators of top end bikes with price tags to match, Pivot have produced both the Switchblade and it's bigger brother, the Firebird. Both feature new geometry and new technology to create machines to make mountain bikers go weak at…

Enduro Bikes

2017

Pivot Cycles Mach 429 Trail

Straight out of the box the Pivot Mach 429 Trail screamed ‘ride me!’ Big organic carbon tubes that hint at a strength in depth and a bang up-to-date wish list of geometry numbers and frame features had me salivating. The Mach 429 Trail is aimed at the rider looking for a capable and fast trail bike with the added bonus…

Trail Bikes

2016

Pivot Cycles LES 27.5

Subtlety has never been a strong point of mine, but at least you always know where you stand, something that is shared by the lime green LES 27.5. From the moment I opened the box I could tell this bike wanted to be ridden, and ridden fast. Pairing the bright paint job with a solid build and still coming out…

XC Bikes

2015

Pivot Cycles Phoenix Carbon

A couple of summers back I was lucky enough to have a Pivot Phoenix as my trusty steed on a month long alpine road trip. It performed flawlessly and is, to this day, one of my favourite downhill rigs. When I was told a Phoenix Carbon was about to rock up at the office I was both excited and a…

DH Bikes

2015

Pivot Cycles Mach 429 Carbon

When it comes to looks nothing gets my juices flowing more than a stealthy, muscular bike. Ogling the Pivot Mach 429 Carbon in matt carbon with blue detailing certainly had me salivating The oversize carbon frame on this bike looks like it has been bulking up on the steroids! This kind of styling and extra strength might be expected from…

Trail Bikes

2014

Pivot Cycles Mach 6 Carbon XO1

Chris Cocalis and the team at Pivot have been working on this new 27.5 bike for the last two years. Since the launch of the Mach 5.7 it has arguably been one of the most anticipated bikes they have launched. We’ve seen it and drooled at shows, and even swung a leg over it in a car park. When the…

Enduro Bikes

2014

Pivot Cycles Firebird

Pivot have only been around for 6 years but in that time they have established themselves as a serious player in the high performance mountain bike sector. Chris Cocalis has been in the bike industry for pretty much all of his life, racing BMX at an early age, he designed his first frame at the tender age of just 16!…

FreeRide Bikes

2013

Pivot Cycles Phoenix DH

Having ridden and rated the Pivot Firebird not that long ago it was a pleasant surprise to have the Phoenix arrive at the office. I had thought the Firebird was a purposeful looking machine but the Phoenix is a whole other order of burliness again. It has the bombproof looks that made it my first pick for a long road…

DH Bikes

2013

Pivot Factory Racing EWS Madeira Report

4 days ago

Heading to the Island of Madeira in the Atlantic Ocean Eddie and Matt were feeling fresh and ready to race after a ‘training camp’ in…

Kilimanjaro Race in Tanzania Funds Agriculture Development

5 days ago

Kilimanjaro 2 Natron MTB Stage Race has partnered with Tanzanian development group One World Sustainable Livelihood (OWSL) to assist resource-poor smallholder farmers in Tanzania. The…

Downhill & Freeride Tribute 2019: Vol. 4

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So you had a top weekend out riding but now it's only Tuesday and the pleasures of smahing down another immense trail seem so far…

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BIKE CHECK - Keegan Swenson's Pivot Les

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We caught up with Stans-Pivot Pro Team p/b Maxxis rider Keegan Swenson at the 2019 Sea Otter Classic to check out his Pivot Les and…

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Bernard Kerr - Pon de Replay

2 months ago | 2:22

Bernard Kerr is now a set in stone, annual migrator to the MTB paradise of Queenstown. This mash-up replay of some classics and new freshies…

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The Evolution of Speed: Pivot Phoenix 29

2 months ago | 01:57

The Phoenix 29 is quite possibly the worst kept secret on the World Cup Downhill circuit. Riders have been seen testing this ultra-fast unicorn in…

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My Brand New 2019 Downhill Bike Build!!! #OiOi

3 months ago | 11:31

The sexy custom bike builds are coming thick and fast this week and here's another dream build from Ben 'The Deakinator' Deakin - a Pivot…

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#WipeoutWednesdays: Crash And Fails MTB Jump

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Just when we thought we'd seen it all #wipeoutwednesdays comes back at us for more, kicking down the front door, drinking our last beer and…

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#RAILTHETRAIL429 - UK Shred 2

4 months ago | 00:30

Click here to see some pinned Pivot action! The new Trail 429 is here and it's ready to shred. The next thirty seconds will show…

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Matt Walker Joins Pivot Factory Racing Team

4 months ago | 1:24

Matt Walker lets his riding do the talking in this to the newest addition to the Pivot Factory Racing Team. Matt Walker joins Bernard Kerr, Emilie Siegenthaler…

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The Best Trail Bikes of 2018

6 months ago

As the world rotates into 2019 MTB mode we take a look back at some of the best trail bikes that have come through the…

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Pivot: Ed Masters Gets LesFat

6 months ago | 5:51

Grab your mega buckets and your bikes and get out there! Get ready to laugh as Eddie Masters gets LesFat and shows why size is…

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Tried and Tested

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Pivot's new Firebird 29 gets rated alongside Polygon's budget Siskiu N9. Rose keep things electric and Merida offer up a dropbar winter training tool. Plus the verdict on the mighty Rockshox Lyric.

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The Architect

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We catch up with Alastair Beckett, bike designer extraordinaire, and responsible for some of the most successful bikes on the race circuit. Alistair talks about bike design, the rise of the high pivot bike and what the future may hold for mountain bikes.

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Tried and Tested

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This issue it’s all about contrast, with hot, short travel trail bikes from Pivot and Marin alongside Merida's long travel ebike. Dropper posts get put through the test machine as we try out five of the best on the market.

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The Hardest Line

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From a hillside in Wales has emerged a monster. Created from the warped mind of Dan Atherton, Hardline is the toughest downhill course in the world. We catch up with Adam Brayton and Craig Evans and try to understand what it takes to survive the track.

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Tried and Tested

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2018 bikes are coming through thick and fast, with a trail bike from Merida, a big travel monster from Saracen and a wild pink hardtail from Pipedream. The sophisticated Pivot Mach 5.5 gets a going over and our e-bike this month is from Lapierre. Also, we take a look at Formula's Selva forks and see if they can perform on the trail.

2 years ago

Trail Guide - Northern Ireland Part 2

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Having explored some of the more remote and mellow venues in Northern Ireland, Ewen Turner turns his attention to Rostrevor, the biggest and baddest of the trail centres. In search of steep downhill trails, long flowing descents and plenty of technical riding, it definitely doesn't disappoint!

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Women’s Specific Design bikes – Pointless or Innovative?

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Rebecca Parker investigates the various approaches different brands are taking regarding bikes for women. Pink and shrink it is thankfully long gone, but do women really need a specially designed bike?

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