Aussie DH mountain-bike legend Chris Kovarik and his Canadian DH Women's champion fiancee Claire Buchar have launched a brand-new website, Kovarik Racing, as they begin dabbling in coaching clinics, media and track-building, as well as racing and organising events.

From February 5 Chris will be holding coaching and tuition days up in the Gold Coast Hinterland. With prices starting from as little as $110, you'd be a numbskull to not sign up if you want to progress your DH skills and learn from one of Australia's best riders.

Check out the fresh, new website www.kovarikracing.com for news on what this dynamic duo is up to, coaching days, and stacks more.

• By Simon M

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Deep in the South Island of New Zealand, Dan and Brett Frew have created a freeride event like no other. FMX, BMX + MTB in the one location, competing side by side on the freeride mecca they have built in their own back yard.

The Unit Farm Jam is scheduled to happen on February 26, 2011, with some of the biggest names in action sports attending. Check out this peak at the action from last years event, as Dan and Brett talk about their farm and the event which is growing rapidly.

Filming: Allan Hardy & Jase Hancox
Editing: Jase Hancox

Music: Waimumu Remix
Artist: Rhythmonyx

• By Allan H

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This is what we are all about! Riders trying their hand at different sports, and riding to have fun without pressure. Check out this cool interview with Unit team rider Andreu Lacondeguy, talking about his BMX and MX inspirations. Don't forget to enter the Andreu giveaway as well, for your chance to win the $5000 major prize thanks to Unit and Mondraker! Just click on the WIN BIG tab on the Unit Facebook page.

Who’s the biker who inspires you the most, or that inspired you in the past?

Motocross is a big influence, thats for sure… I love to see how James Stewart rides… I like Corey Nastazio to… I always look up to him since i was a little kid… He is like the god father of DJ.

During your career you have surely lived tons of great experiences, met thousands of people, overcome difficult moments and so on. What’s your best memory among these years, the moment in which you had the most fun or the experience that marked you the most?

Well i was in chile when that gnarly earthquake happened… I was sleeping and everything start shaking and shit… More than 500 people died… I was insane and kinda scary.

And travelling around the globe in 5 star hotels, VIP in the best clubs etc. It's kinda cool to. Haha.

Read the full interview, and check out the pictures HERE

• By Allan H

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Win a Mondraker Summum Pro Team downhill MTB frame worth $4000AUD and $2000 worth of Unit clothing!

Simply go to the Unit Facebook, and enter the sweepstakes through the 'Sweepstakes' tab. It is that easy! The prizes include...

1st prize – Mondraker Summum Pro Team DH mountainbike frame and $1000 credit to Unit’s online store.
2nd prize - $700 credit to Unit’s online store.
3rd prize - $300 credit to Unit’s online store.

The contest is open to all Facebook users worldwide, over the age of 18. Winners will be announced at 12 noon on Christmas Eve 2010 (Australian Eastern time).

• By Allan H

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It seems we learn a new thing everyday about Unit's newest MTB team rider Andreu Lacondeguy! First of all we stumbled across this footage (above) of him backflipping a full size moto over 2 years ago! And then we found a new clip of him schredding some dirt jumps on a BMX, and not only was he shredding, he was throwing down bangers left right and centre! (Below - Skip to 3.18 for Andreu's clips)

I think it is fair to say Andreu's skill goes way beyond a MTB bike. We can't wait to do some filming with the crazy Spaniad.

• By Allan H

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Unit team rider, and Kiwi moutain bike shredder Kelly McGarry has just scored this awesome cover shot on Revolution Australian MTB Magazine.

Kelly has been racking up the miles lately, travelling all around the world, competing in some massive comps such as Red Bull Rampage and Crankworx, where he placed a very respectful 5th. Kelly will be heading back down to NZ soon, and hopefully we will get a chance to catch up and film some bagin' new video clips. Stay tuned...

• By Allan H

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We have hooked up with Pink Bike to help bring you this cool contest, which gives you the chance to win a whole swag of clothes, riding gear and bike parts. All you need to do is head over to www.pinkbike.com and submit your best Pink Bike shirt design. The top 3 entries will win a chunk of gear so make sure you get on it!

There is a bunch of little handy tips and directions at the OFFICIAL CONTEST PAGE so make sure you drop in there. And good luck!

• By Allan H

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Red Bull Rampage has just wrapped up, and it was insane to say the least!! So much progression covered the hills of Utah, as the craziest MTB riders on the planet threw themselves off some of the biggest and most dangerous obstacles ever seen in an action sports contest.

Unit team rider Andreu Lacondeguy went big, and threw down some massive flips in his first tun to come home in 4th place. He went even harder in hs second run attempting a back flip no hander over one of the big natural terrain jumps, but a slight under rotation sent him bodyslamming into the dirt.

The eventual winner of the event, Cam Zink attempted the biggest 360 drop ever done, and after 1 massive crash, stuck it on his 2nd effort. You will catch all the action over the coming days on the internet, but for now, here are the results and for a photo gallery, head over to Pink Bike.

1st - (89.20) Cameron Zink, 24, USA, Corsair Bikes
2nd - (82.40) Gee Atherton, 25, UK, Commencal Bikes
3rd - (81.20) Darren Berrecloth, 28, Canada, Specialized Bikes
4th - (79.00) Andreu Lacondeguy, 21, Spain, Mondraker Bikes
5th - (77.20) Geoff Gulevich, 23, Canada, Rocky Mountain
6th - (76.60) Thomas Vanderham, 26, Canada, Evil Bikes
7th - (76.00) Robbie Bourdon, 24, Canada, Intense Bikes
8th - (75.60) Kyle Strait, 23, USA, Pivot Bikes
9th - (74.80) Logan Binggeli, 21, USA, KHS Bikes
10th - (73.00) Kurt Sorge, 21, Canada, Giant Bikes

• By Allan H

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