Homemade folding bikes, flat wooden pedals, the brutal Swampfest massacre and more

These unique pedals from Berlin, Germany would be perfect for urban riders, as Moto claims they “offer unparalleled grip in urban (not muddy) conditions.” Below the handle bar, the pedals consist of two thin fiberglass composite pads enclosed in polished wood frames.

The pedal kit costs $170 and weighs 346 grams.

The downhill scene in New Zealand is certainly alive and well. It was such a joy to be a sports fan for the day and love being on top of the amazing Coronet watching the fastest riders in the southern hemisphere race down the hill. Gina Hastings, Eddie Masters, Brooke McDonald, Laurie Greenland and Jackson Goldstone all go for the pork! – Bernard Kerr

All conditions are in Coron now. Good turns were thrown with Casey Brown and Corbin Selfe.– Brett Reader