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Photo of the Day

This frame is pure MTB art: Erik Fedko throwing down a 360 superman seat grab Indian air to bar spin. Yeah, it’s a mouthful but the trick is as massive as it sounds. It’s the kind of send that makes you pause, rewind, and wonder if physics even applies to this guy.

Full video below👇

📸 The very talented Lorenz Holder behind the lens.

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Video of the Year?

As the year’s end creeps closer, we’re turning up with not just fresh MTB bangers, but also a highlight reel of 2024’s finest. Think of it like the Oscars—but swap tuxedos for helmets and red carpets for singletrack dirt.

Today’s throwback? Erik Fedko’s Riding Bikes ABOVE the Forest. Yep, you read that right—above.

Whether you’ve already seen it or it’s a first-time treat, this one’s worth every second. For newcomers? Congrats, your day is about to be made.

Only have 10 seconds today? Just watch 2:14. You won’t be disappointed.

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Special Feature

The Birth of Mountain Biking

Back in the day, before MTB was even a thing, Wende Cragg was out there pedaling up Marin County’s Mount Tamalpais with a bunch of rebel riders who basically invented mountain biking.

Her sidekick? A 35mm camera, snapping shots of gnarly descents and the scrappy crew that would become legends—like Joe Breeze and Gary Fisher.

Wende wasn’t just riding; she was documenting history on the fly, creating a visual time capsule of MTB's punk rock birth.

The Radavist’s latest Camera Corner documentary shines a light on Wende’s story, showcasing her raw, gritty photos that scream, “We didn’t care about rules—we made our own.”

It’s like a mixtape of MTB’s wild west era: heavy on adrenaline, light on spandex. Today, her work is revered, and her images are an ode to the DIY spirit that launched an entire culture.

TL;DR: Wende Cragg didn’t just ride trails; she captured the soul of MTB’s OG roots on film. Now her archives are a reminder that before the carbon frames and GoPros, all you needed was a coaster brake, a dirt trail, and a little bit of chaos.

Make sure to watch the full film below👇

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Bike Porn

Today we feature Gustav Gullholm’s SCOTT Spark RC Visione.

A rolling piece of tech art. Custom built with a prototype 3D-printed Syncros handlebar that tucks away electronics and brake hoses so cleanly, it looks like the future of bikes landed early.

Add to that RockShox’s Flight Attendant suspension system and tiny titanium details that scream speed. Sleek, smart, and seriously next-level.

Got a bike that makes your friends drool? We wanna see it! Shoot us an email at editorial@thesenditdaily.com, and maybe your ride will be the next superstar.

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Industry News

The Union Team is shutting down

It’s really tough to see another team not returning, especially one that has done so much to help the sport. Some team highlights below 👇

• 2x Junior World Cup Wins, 7x podiums + a 3rd place overall
• 2x Elite Male World Cup podiums.
• 7x riders and 4x staff members graduated to factory teams.
• 7x Elite World Cup Top 10’s. Countless other top 15/20’s.
• 10x National Champion titles.
• Countless National, IXS and Crankworx wins.
• US Open Elite and JR Male titles 2024
• Top 3x team ranking Loudenville WC 2023
• P10 UCI World Team Ranking 2024
• 2x shitty vans, 0 spare beds, 1x negative bank balance.
• 4x years of fun. 100% non profit since day one.

Well, you can’t say it was ever dull. 4x crazy years later and it’s sadly time to say goodbye. ❤️

There’s way too much to say and too many good people to thank in one post who’ve contributed in making the UNION into what it is today. From the early days of pasta pesto and Walmart tents, to Rose’s Maxxis star meals and losing Elite World Cups by 0.062, the staff and riders over the years have stepped up and evolved time and time again, pushing for performance with pennies and always going above and beyond for each other, whilst keeping it fun along the way.

UNION forged by Steel City Media

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Laugh of the Day

Our partners don’t realize how serious it is to downsize a bike collection 😢

Watch here

That’s all for today folks! Get sendy out there for us. We’ll see you all tomorrow 🤙

For the ❤️ of two wheels.

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