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Adam Brayton on the Cover of Dirt Mag

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:50:00 +0000

Banshee Factory rider, Adam Brayton gets the cover of this month's Dirt Magazine on his Banshee Legend. He's also got an interview inside...

Get down your local newsagents & pick up Dirt #120 now!

Antoine Dubourgnon Shreds!

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:06:00 +0000

French rider Antoine Dubourgnon is known for big mountain as well as dirt jumping and slopestyle riding, he really is an all rounder who likes to take elements from one discipline over to others and really show just how much fun it is possible to have on a bike given any terrain.

Natura Productions

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:24:00 +0000

Hey,

Jazz Chodak (a local filmer) and I have have teamed up to create Natura productions. We have done two edits so far and are looking to produce more videos that document my racing, riding and training, as well as life on the Sunshine Coast as mountain bikers.Here is a new XC edit "Misty days" to launch our new Natura facebook page. Be sure to like our page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Natura
Enjoy
Misty days

Forrest Riesco

Lone Wolf Productions - Matt Brooks: Out of the Darkness

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:40:00 +0000

Lone Wolf Productions' Matt Brooks steps out from behind the camera to jump aboard his Banshee Scythe and log some serious air time...

On behalf of everyone at Banshee I'd like to say a massive thank you to Matt. He's been a great ambassador for the Banshee brand over the last few years & we're sad to see him move on. Best of luck for the future Matt!

Full story over on Pinkbike.

Fogelsode #5 and Goodbye Banshee Video

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:43:00 +0000

With school and the holidays coming to a close, there's a ton more time to ride! As per usual, Post Office is the place to be around here during this time of year, and it becomes an oddity to see a vacant roll-in during sunset.

Photo: Davin Pena

Also, with the new year means I will be parting ways with Banshee. I'm absolutely grateful for the support that they've provided during these past two seasons, and I put together this compilation of footage from my time with them.

Happy New Year!

-Fogel

Andrew Bigelow Christmas Edit

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:29:00 +0000

Banshee Grassroots rider Andrew Bigelow wishes you a merry Christmas!

Winter... Genovese style!

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:18:00 +0000

Head on over to pinkbike and check out Winter Depression a vid from Nic Genovese featuring his brother, and Banshee team rider Paul Genovese. These guys have amazing skills that really complement each other... Both guys to really watch out for in the future!

Time to man up, get on your warmest T-shirt and head out on your bike!

December on the North Shore

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:45:00 +0000

Here's a quick GoPro edit of me following Rob from Race Face on the North Shore yesterday. Not bad conditions for December & the perfect trails for our Spitfires to shine...

Shane Trento - Fall Edit

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:31:00 +0000

Check out Banshee Grassroots rider, Shane Trento's latest edit...

Banshee Canvas Rider

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:10:00 +0000

For all you Banshee riders who are not out riding today, this one's for you..
click here to play--> CanvasRider (Banshee Trail)

Alexander Bäckvall

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 09:11:00 +0000

Svenskar, Swede´s, we all know that they spend most of their time lounging in Ikea furniture and eat plenty meatballs while listening to ABBA, but... some of them also dig and ride their bikes. Check out AL mix it up with a ton of style on both his Scythe, Amp and Rampant.

Alexander Backvall Summer 2011 on pinkbike.com

Kevin Landry in The Season

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:10:00 +0000

Check out Banshee Factory rider Kevin Landry riding & building in Squamish, BC.

The Season Episode 2.2 from Fitz Cahall and Bryan Smith on Vimeo.

See more of The Season here.

Off The Radar

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:55:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of having Zinger and Howey stay at my house for a couple weeks at the beginning of the month. We rode a bunch, and Zinger was hard at work behind the lens, coming out with this banger!

Banshee at Megavalanche St. Paul, Reunion

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:22:00 +0000

18 year old Banshee rider Claudio Dijoux took his Rune to an awesome 12th place in the 2011 Megavalanche St. Paul, Reunion.

After qualifying in a hugely impressive 6th place ahead of riders such as Rene Wildhaber & Cedric Gracia, Claudio was expecting big things for the final. Unfortunately his race run didn't go quite to plan but he still ended up in 12th place, just 2 minutes, 22 seconds off Remy Absalon's winning time.

Full results can be found here & qualifying here.

Check out the Megavalanche site for more info.

Congratulations Claudio from everyone at Banshee!

Bike of the Week is Back!

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:54:00 +0000

After a submission drought, Bike of the Week is back. This week's winner is Devyn Pelley of Vancouver, BC & this is his multi-coloured Legend... Very artistic shot too!

Think you can do better than Devyn? Want the world to see your pimped out Banshee? Then please email your photos & a description of you & your bike to: info@bansheebikes.com
Photos should be re-sized to a maximum width/height of 1000px & your email should be no larger than 1mb. Crashing our inbox will get you instantly disqualified!

Fogelsode Season 3 #4: AT's Showdown and a Wind Down Sesh

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:31:00 +0000

It's been an eventful past couple weeks! AT's Showdown never fails to disappoint and this year was no exception! I always look forward to this contest, not only for the good times that it brings, but because it brings friends from all over to the area, making for some rad days of riding before and after the comp. The contest went perfectly, with few injuries and exciting finals that the "head to head" format brought. I ended up finishing 8th, so I'm stoked on that!
We got a bunch of rain in the days following, so it was back to the good 'ol step-up for some lighthearted sessions--a nice change of pace!

Asia Pacific Downhill Challenge 2011

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:01:00 +0000

Last big race of the season, Fakawi-Banshee goes to Indonesia for the Asia Pacific Downhill Challenge racing alongside World cup riders, Sam Hill, Troy Brosnan, Shaun O'connor and Mitch Delfs.

another video of the team riders' antics..

http://www.FakawiTribe.com

Kelly Brooks Aboard His Banshee Spitfire for Tourism Kamloops/LWP

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:59:00 +0000

Lone Wolf Productions just finished this video for Tourism Kamloops. This one features my old man riding his Spitfire though the trails at Kenna Cartwright Park. We have never done an all mountain video before but it was a welcome change of pace, and it allowed us to focus more on the scenery instead of one big stunt.

My Dad puts the Spitfire through it's paces here and says it's the most nimble and solid feeling bike he has ever owned. Take a look at the video and you might just want to buy a Spitfire and then move to Kamloops.

http://vimeo.com/32431107

Ride Guide @ Retallack

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:53:00 +0000

In late Augest, The Ride Guide came to join us at Retallack to film a segment for their 'Backcountry Lodges' episode. We had quite the crew, consisting of Riley Mcintosh, Kris Mcmechan, Joel Harwood, Mason Mashon, Johnny Smoke, Eamonn Duignan and myslef. Lots of riding, a Banshee Legend, some helicopters and great trails are all in the episode, thankfully the night we got into two bottles of Jameson and one bottle of Talisker didn't make the edit...probably for the better.

Watch the video here.

VOD for Lone Wolf Productions and Dustin Greenall

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:08:00 +0000

Hey Banshee fans. Take a look at team rider Dustin Greenall with his Video of the Day on pinkbike.com today. Good work Dustin!

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/227495/

Foggy Rune Ride!

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:52:00 +0000

Our freind Guillaume from France did a bit of self filming of a foggy ride on his Rune... check it out!

Whistler Bike Park Edit

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:33:00 +0000

Nice edit from Seb Vickers...

Looking forward to opening day 2012 already!

Art Barn Productions: demo reel

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:33:00 +0000

Here is a collection of shots, from the last two years, from various locations around the world. Camera work by Taylor Loughran of Art Barn Productions, some bike riding by me. Look for the Banshee Legend in there!

Demo Reel from Taylor Loughran on Vimeo.

Movember

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:13:00 +0000

We've teamed up with the good guys over at Race Face to raise money for a very worthwhile cause this 'Movember'...

Click here & donate to our team. Your generosity is much appreciated.

Thanks!

Retallack Roadtrip:

info@bansheebikes.com (Jay MacNeil) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:04:00 +0000

This summer found me spending alot of time in the Kootneys, more specifically at Riley Mcintosh's new mountain bike endeavor...Retallack Mountain Biking. Most people are familiar with Retallack Cat Skiing, but this summer Riley and local Kootney shredder Kris Mechmechan started construction on B.C.'s first back country mountain bike park. Armed with several large-barred chainsaws and 'Tenure' from the B.C. government, the boys headed into the hills and went for it.

Near the end of the summer, Taylor Loughran of Art Barn Film and I brought several of our friends from the coast out to the lodge to film an edit and explore the terrain. Joining us for the riding was, Paul Stevens and Mason Mashon from team NSMB, Peter Matthews, a Whistler Bike Park loc-dawg, while our friend Mathiue Prevall ran second camera. We shot this in two long and action packed days...so enjoy

Retallack Roadtrip from Taylor Loughran on Vimeo.