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Jacob Thiem claimed his first UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup victory in front of his home crowd in Birmingham, Alabama. The historic win highlights American talent on the international action sports stage.
Justin Dowell wasn't picked in the X Games draft despite being the reigning champion. He answered his doubters with a near-perfect performance that brought Sacramento's first X Games to life.
Japanese athletes dominated the X Games Chiba competition at Makuhari Messe, bringing home multiple medals in front of roaring hometown crowds. The event marked the second stop of the newly launched X Games League.
American mountain biker Makena Kellerman just claimed her second World Cup gold medal this month, while three US BMX athletes earned podium spots in France. Team USA's young cycling stars are having their best season yet. #
A Singapore company just launched power banks using semi-solid batteries that dramatically reduce fire risk. The new devices start at $59 and include the world's thinnest magnetic wireless charger at just 6.8mm.
Regional Queensland is celebrating as 2,000 athletes gather in Mackay for the state's largest multi-sport event, cutting travel costs and reviving local clubs. From Olympic heptathletes to 13-year-old runners, the North Queensland Games are proving that world-class competition can thrive outside major cities.
Eight-time X Games gold medalist Colby Raha will attempt to break the world record for the highest motorbike quarter pipe jump this weekend, launching 100 vertical feet over a surf pool in Mesa. The daredevil stunt caps a festival showcasing extreme sports achievements that push human limits.
A groundbreaking pedal design lets cyclists' feet move naturally while riding, protecting knees from strain and injury. The 8 Degree Pedal brings floating technology to platform pedals for the first time.
A San Diego company just solved cargo bikes' biggest problem: they're too heavy and bulky to store. The JackRabbit MG Cargo weighs half what traditional cargo bikes do while carrying ten times its own weight.
Eight elite British cyclists are using their Olympic fame to tackle real social issues, from making bikes accessible to disabled riders to supporting young men's mental health. It's the first program of its kind in cycling.
Saudi Arabia just unveiled ADRENA, an adventure district powered entirely by renewable energy and featuring the Kingdom's largest surf pool. The destination blends extreme sports with regenerative design, setting a new standard for sustainable tourism.
A massive adventure park launches March 1 in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea destination, featuring the kingdom's largest saltwater surf pool and 20+ attractions built with groundbreaking water sustainability technology. The district proves desert tourism can thrive while protecting precious resources.