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Eric Behn

Eric lives on Canada's West Coast in the beautiful city of Vancouver. He spends his time immersing himself in the outdoor lifestyle that is so prevalent in the West Coast culture. Catch Him splitboarding on the Coquihalla Summit or surfing in Tofino or snapping photos of the amazing scenery that British Columbia has to offer.

Cycle Sundays: The Top Three Runs & Highlight Video | Red Bull Rampage

The famous Red Bull Rampage freeride mountain bike competition went took place in Virgin, Utah. Known as the only true big mountain freeride event, where riders are allotted three days and three team mates to build and sculpt their own lines down a face of rock and dirt, the Rampage is one of the most dangerous events in […]

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Eric Behn | October 20, 2013
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Patagonia Men’s Untracked Jacket Review

Patagonia is one of the largest manufacturers of outdoor recreation clothing providing high quality products to climbers, skiers, fly fishers and more; and the Untracked snow jacket is no exception to the type of quality that can be expected from this well known brand. The Untracked Jacket is a GORE-TEX® hardshell which provides ultimate weatherproofing from rain to snow to sun, and from freezing to warmer temperatures. The three layer GORE-TEX® fabric will keep you dry and ventilated no matter the weather situation. The jacket is intended for ski and snowboard use in the alpine and is designed with a relaxed […]

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Eric Behn | October 16, 2013
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Cycle Sunday: The Crash of a Lifetime at Red Bull Rampage

Red Bull Rampage has been ramping up this week and will go broadcasted live today on RedBull.tv but the big story for qualifiers was 37-year-old Dustin Schaad’s massive fall. See the full photo sequence below and hear Schaad recall the fall in his own words by following the link below: CRASH OF A LIFETIME: Dustin Schaad Walks Away […]

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Eric Behn | October 13, 2013
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Cycle Sunday: 2012 Red Bull Rampage Replay

With only a week until the biggest event in freeride mountain biking, Red Bull Rampage, everyone in the mountain bike community is getting very excited. The event that does it all bringing together only the best from dirt jumpers to downhillers and everything in between. The Rampage has been around since 2001 and has always been one of the gnarliest […]

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Eric Behn | October 6, 2013
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Brain Labs: Atlas Crank Neck Brace

Purpose: The Atlas Crank neck brace could save your life. Along with Leatt, Aplinestars and a few other manufactures, Atlas makes protective braces with one purpose: to protect your neck from possible injury. These braces are used in downhill, freeride, all mountain and dirt jump bicycle disciplines as well as in motocross. The idea is to prevent the user’s head and […]

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Eric Behn | October 1, 2013
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Cycle Sundays: Steve Smith = From Grom to UCI World Cup Champ in 5 Years…

Canadian mountain bike icon Steve Smith pulled across the line last Sunday to do what no Canadian has done before, win the UCI World Cup Championship. With a handlebar moustache and a gap between his teeth, Smith won the hearts of the mountain bike work going from motivated teen, to World Cup winning machine. It’s amazing the difference 5 years […]

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Eric Behn | September 29, 2013
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Product Review | Pro-Tec IPS Back Pad

Purpose: The IPS Back Pad is a wide, hard plated, back protector which is most often used in gravity mountain biking. A back pad is best used on it’s own or with arm pads and allows more mobility to the rider than a full upper body armour protective suit. Two arm straps and a hip belt hold the IPS Back […]

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Eric Behn | September 19, 2013
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Pro-Tec IPS Back Protector | Brain Labs Review

  Purpose: The IPS Back Protector by Pro-Tec is a comfortable, descrete back protector which was designed to offer spine and back protection while not hindering movement while on the bike. This back protector provides a compromise for the rider who wants a high level of mobility while still wanting protection in areas which are most important. Materials and Procedure: […]

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Eric Behn | September 3, 2013
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Red Bull Joyride Photo Dump | 2013 Whistler Crankworx Coverage

Photos by Chris Pilling | Words by Eric Behn It’s not for the light hearted, the weak or the squeamish. You should probably keep your children close and an eye over your shoulder at all times. Have someone to watch your back and but never take your eyes off of the action. As the dust blows and the herd gathers, […]

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Eric Behn | August 23, 2013
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Giant Dual Slalom Photos and Results | 2013 Whistler Crankworx Coverage

Photos by Chris Piling | Words by Eric Behn The Giant Dual Slalom took place Friday in Whistler under a wet steady rainfall, but the water didn’t keep the racers away making for an even more interesting event. Like the Ultimate Pumptrack Challenge, the dual slalom event brings together riders of various disciplines and abilities from slopestyle riders to downhill racers […]

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Eric Behn | August 22, 2013
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Unofficial Whip-Off World Championships

On Friday, a number of the worlds best professional mountain bikers: slopestyle, downhill and freeride, took a few hours to get together and put on what may be the most stylish event on two wheels, the Official Whip-Off World Championships. After a few hours of jumping high and getting whipped, Bernardo Cruz was crowned the world champion of bicycle whips. […]

Eric Behn | August 21, 2013
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Ultimate Pumptrack Challenge | 2013 Whistler Crankworx Coverage

Photos by Chris Pilling | Words by Eric Behn The Ultiamte Pumptrack Challenge took place Thursday night on day 7 of the Whistler Crankworx festivities. The ultimate showcase of bike handling skills saw dirt jumpers, downhillers, enduro racers and more all ride and race together. Riders were paired up and took two heats, whomever had the lower collective time difference took the […]

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Eric Behn | August 16, 2013
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Teva Best Trick Photos and Results | 2013 Whistler Crankworx Coverage

Photos by Chris Pilling | Words by Eric Behn Slopestyle riders came out Thursday to compete in the Teva Best Trick Contest. In the attempt to land the most difficult, stylish trick possible, riders dropped in on some of the Boneyards wildest features. Riders each took one run in an organized order as their first run then followed with a […]

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Eric Behn | August 16, 2013
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Fox Air DH | 2013 Whistler Crankworx Coverage

Photos by Chris Pilling | Words by Eric Behn The Fox Air DH took place Wednesday on Whistler’s most well known trail: A-Line. With a stacked field of well rested World Cup racers, the event proved to be fast and one to watch. With some changes to A-Line this year no records were broken, but blistering times in the four minute tens […]

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Eric Behn | August 15, 2013
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Garbanzo DH Photos & Results | 2013 Whistler Crankworx Coverage

Photos by Chris Pilling | Words by Eric Behn Garbanzo Downhill took place Tuesday, just 48 hours after the Mont Sainte Anne World Cup Downhill round in Quebec. Racers rode from the top of the Garbanzo lift, down through various trails in a top to bottom marathon of racing. Top times were in the mid twelve minutes as riders pushed […]

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Eric Behn | August 14, 2013
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Enduro World Series | 2013 Whistler Crankworx Photo Coverage

Photos by Chris Pilling | Words by Eric Behn The fourth Enduro World Series took place in Whistler, Sunday on the third day of Crankworx festivities. The event which consisted of 5 timed descents accompanied by non-timed, yet limited climbs. The five stages wound throughout Whistler Mountain, Whistler Valley and through Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Though controversy over shuttle use in practice […]

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Eric Behn | August 13, 2013
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Speed and Style | 2013 Whistler Crankworx Coverage

Photos By Chris Pilling | Words by Eric Behn Crankworx kicked off Friday in Whistler, B.C. for its tenth year. The iconic mountain bike festival brings together athletes of all disciplines for a week of various events from the Fat Tire Crit cross country event to the gruelling Garbanzo Down Hill to the famous Red Bull Joyride. Saturday featured the […]

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Eric Behn | August 11, 2013
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Brain Labs: Pro-Tec Cyphon SL Helmet

  Purpose: The Pro-Tec Cyphon SL Helmet is an all mountain half-shell helmet which provides a higher degree of cranial protection non-specific mountain bike helmets. The Cyphon SL features a BOA fastening system and allows use with goggles. Materials and Procedure: The Cyphon SL helmet was tested and worn in an all mountain atmosphere throughout British Columbia’s West Coast. Compared […]

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Eric Behn | August 8, 2013
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Brain Labs Review: Pro-Tec Pinner-LT Knee Shin Guards | 25% Off Coupon Code

Purpose: The Pro-Tec Pinner LT Knee Shin guard combo provide hard shell full length leg protection best suited for gravity mountain biking. The Pinner LT guards provide as much protection for the legs that you could ever want. Safe from pedal slips, flying rocks and anything else that might end up between your legs. Materials and Procedure: These pads were […]

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Eric Behn | July 18, 2013
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Whistler Update | ‘Top Of The World’ Open for 2013

Now open is one of Whistler Mountain Bike Parks’ newest trails: Top Of The World. Opened in 2012, the trail was the first lift accessible alpine bike trails in North America. This past weekend, the world famous trail opened again for the 2013 mountain bike season. [We are] two weeks ahead of schedule from last year and a whole lot […]

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Eric Behn | July 16, 2013
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