Eric Behn, Author at SnowBrains

Pro-Tec Shovelhead 2 | First Impressions

Purpose: This summer we have had the opportunity to test and review the Pro-Tec Shovelhead 2 full face helmet. This helmet doesn’t break the budget, retailing for $129.95 USD but is a very solid and stylish looking helmet. Materials and Method: The first impressions have been obtained through a few days in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and regular out-of-the-box inspection. […]

Gear

Eric Behn | July 8, 2013

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Whistler Trail Profile: Dwayne Johnson

If you’ve ever ridden Whistler Mountain Bike Park and didn’t know about this legendary trail, you were probably puzzled over why the name of a washed up WWE wrestler turned actor had been thrown around so much. No, The Game Plan wasn’t playing in the Village 8 Cinemas in Whistler, and no, The Rock isn’t making a comeback in the […]

Biking

Eric Behn | June 26, 2013

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Pro-Tec Gravity Knee Pad First Impressions | 25% OFF COUPON CODE

CycleBrains.com and Pro-Tec Protection have partnered this summer to bring you quality reviews accompanied with discount codes for the Pro-Tec online store. CycleBrains is committed to providing true and honest journalistic standards while conducting these reviews. Purpose: It seems that the two pieces of equipment gravity riders always have are a helmet and knee or leg protection. Your knees are the most […]

Biking

Eric Behn | June 25, 2013

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How To: Ride Whistler Like Mark Matthews

Mark Matthews and Rupert Walker recently released this video of Matthews getting stylish all over Whistler Bike Park. Maybe you saw a line you liked but have no idea where in the park you can hit it. Well here is all is: 0:11 -0:14 Dirt Merchant starting drop. 0:14 – 0:25 Dirt Merchant first step down and […]

Biking

Eric Behn | June 24, 2013

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CycleBrains.com now on Facebook

Like Cyclebrains on Facebook to get updates on the fly. New articles, photos and videos will be posted daily on our page to help keep you up to date on the mountain bike community. Share our page with your friends so we can continue to build the best website possible! Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Northstar Bike Park, etc. Updates | […]

Biking

Eric Behn | June 16, 2013

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Whistler Bike Park: “Exposed to Ridicule” | A Guide to Whistler’s Most Watched Lines

Whistler Mountain Bike Park is full of adrenaline. Riders taking risks, going big, and having lots of action filled fun. But when fun and adrenaline are involved, you must be ready to be heckled. It’s all in good fun, and nothing is personal, but when you ride in the Whistler Bike Park, remember that you can be exposed to ridicule […]

Biking

Eric Behn | June 11, 2013

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Gear Review: Specialized Dissident Helmet

Purpose: The Specialized Dissident is a high end downhill or freeride full face helmet. With an outer shell made of carbon fiber this helmet is both strong and extremely light, in fact the helmet is rumoured to be the lightest on the market. The helmet comes with a nifty padded carrying bag which is roomy enough for the helmet and […]

Biking

Eric Behn | June 7, 2013

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Whistler Trail Profile: Upper Joyride

Whistler Mountain Bike Park is home to a plethora of amazing trails whether it be those with more flow like A-Line or the more technical trails like Tech Noir. It is a place to hone your skills and learn new riding styles and become more comfortable on your bike. Upper Joyride is a great combination of both good flow and […]

Biking

Eric Behn | May 31, 2013

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Gear Review: Specialized Demo 8 I Carbon First Impressions

Purpose: The Specialized Demo 8 I Carbon is one of the industries most expensive off the shelf downhill mountain bikes, and rightfully so. The Demo 8 has been Specialized’s flagship downhill bike and one of the most poplar on the market. This is the first year the Demo has been offered in a carbon frame, and carbon complete. This bike is meant […]

Biking

Eric Behn | May 30, 2013

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Whistler Bike Park Update: Changes for A-Line

Whistlers Mountain Bike Park‘s most iconic starship trail, A-Line, will be closed for a few days for a rebuff. The trail crew will also be adding some new sections to the trail expected to be ready for mid June. The new trail sections which will add 4 to 6 features to A-Line bringing a drastic change and lengthening the already […]

Biking

Eric Behn | May 28, 2013

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2013 World Cup Downhill Champion – Who Will it Be? | Our Top 3 Picks:

It’s spring, and that means that the UCI Downhill World Cup is looming in the near future. Top notch riders have spent the offseason training and getting strong for the 2013 season. With the season nearing, and all the best riders out competing in smaller local races, speculations on who could be on the top block this year are growing. […]

Biking

Eric Behn | May 15, 2013

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CycleBrains: Whistler Bike Park to Have Earliest Opening Ever | May 17th, 2013

Whistler Mountain Bike Park will be opening Friday, May 17th for the summer bike season, the earliest opening date ever! With warmer than usual temperatures and sunny dry weather this spring, the trail team has been able to get a good number of trails open, including Crab Apple Hits, Crank It Up, A-Line, and hopefully Dirt Merchant. Whistler Mountain Bike […]

Biking

Eric Behn | May 14, 2013

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Brain Labs | Product Review Outline For CycleBrains.com

Purpose: This section explains what exactly to part, equipment or accessory is used for. It is a brief description of it’s features and how it is used. Materials & Procedure: This section explains the way the product was tested, what bike(s) it was put on and where it was ridden. Data: Any numeric facts, measurements, or statistics which may be of […]

Eric Behn | April 29, 2013

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The Bandana… Fashion or Function?

Rumour has it that Shaun White didn’t only bring snow sports amazing ariel halfpipe tricks, long luscious locks of red hair and his own personal gum flavour, but also the popular facial shield: the Bandana. When Shaun began wearing a bandana in his earlier years of stardom, bandanas began popping up on skiers and snowboarders faces across the globe. The […]

Gear

Eric Behn | April 25, 2013

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Today’s 5 Most Influential Snowboarders

Snowboarding, like other sports, is very dynamic. There are so many styles and disciplines: competitive and noncompetitive, park and backcountry, slopestyle and halfpipe, urban and pow. In a recent poll, the X Games website attempted to figure out who top action sports athlete is, but can we really choose just one? The following is a disputable list of the most […]

Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, B.C. to Change the Chief

If you’ve ever driven the Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler, you are probably familiar with the iconic Stawamus Chief. The 2200 foot high rock face, which over looks Squamish and Howe Sound providing some of the most beautiful natural views in Canada, is well known as a hiking, climbing, and outdoor recreation destination. Much like the popular […]

Climbing

Eric Behn | April 9, 2013

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Body of Skier Found in Scottish Highlands | Buried 13 Feet Under Avy Debris

Rescue Helicopter near Glencoe Ski Centre. Scottish news outlet, the Daily Record, has reported that the body of a Scottish skier Daniel Maddox was found after being struck by an avalanche behind Glencoe Ski Centre in the Scottish Highlands. Maddox was caught in an avalanche Saturday March 30th while skiing off piste. Searchers found Maddox’ body beneath 13 feet of snow on Sunday beneath avalanche […]

Eric Behn | April 2, 2013

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Ultra Natural 2013 Full NBC Broadcast

Travis Rice hosted Ultra Natural again this year, his second backcountry influenced competition which took place in Nelson, British Columbia. The Red Bull Signature Series event was exclusively broadcasted by NBC who holds the broadcasting rights to most Signature Series events. The event which combines backcountry snowboarding and park style terrain features took place during the third week of February. […]

Backcountry

Eric Behn | April 2, 2013

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