The No Fuss Endurance Downhill event is now in its third year and is becoming a right of passage for anyone who thinks they can ride DH.

You’ve seen the video (below) now read on to see what happened when the Scottish contingency of Wideopen hit “the toughest downhill race in Britain”.

We’re now almost exactly mid-way through the season here in Morzine. As usual, I can’t quite believe how quickly it’s past, but looking back also how much has gone on – it seems like every other day some big event or epic ride has happened.

Here’s our third update from Paul at Riders Retreat…

Check out the following video from the MTBCut.tv moving picture maestros..

The No Fuss Events team always put on a great event and although we couldn’t be there, big thanks go out to Hope for supporting the event and Orange Mountain Bikes for keeping us up to date with photos and twitter updates!

Things are getting close at the top in the standings with Gee closing the gap on Greg Minnaar…

Looks like Champery is shaping up to be another legendary round of the World Cup series. Have we seen Brendawg at full throttle? Is Blenkinsop going to take it now he’s wearing gloves? Who knows.. Race day is ON!

I’ve always identified Alpkit as a pretty inventive company, coming up with a whole host of camping and climbing gear but now they have a couple of products which relate to us bikers.

Issue 13 of the magazine is due out soon with the review of the Jeanius pants but until then check out this little preview of whats to come.

The 2010 Irish National Downhill Championships take place in the picturesque and spectacular venue of Kilbroney Forest, Rostrevor, Co. Down on the weekend of August 14/15th.

Wideopenmag British Dpwnhill Champs AE Forest 2010 >>

Thanks to Borderline Events, Juice Lubes and Riders Retreat

Giro have just announced the brand spanking new Xar helmet.

The Xar is so fresh we’re only just allowed to announce it. It’s an evolution of the successful Xen helmet and looks great for pedally, gnarly riding.

Check it out…

Wow – it’s been a hell of a weekend up Ae Forest for the National Champs. Mud, rain, blood, beer, vuvuzellas – we had it all.

Jess Stone and Peaty battled some of the worst conditions you’re ever likely to see, just about kept it rubber side down and were crowned the champions of British Downhill.

Top 5’s inside…

SDA Championships Dunkeld 2010 from Stuz Leel on Vimeo.

MPORA Action Sports >>

Props to Sam Davies for another Welshy video banger. Tidy!

Our mates over at Orange are having a blow out sale of all their ex-demo bikes….

They’ve got ST4’s, Five’s, Blood’s and loads of other goodies up for cheap… Don’t miss out if you’ve been cruising for a bargain!

Give Orange a ring now on 01422 311113 or read more…

Greensands Bike Park in Bedfordshire is now open for business!

Greensands has just opened and needs you to get your ass down there and try out their new 4X, dirt jumps, dual track and pumptrack.

More info here kids….