Great news: I have finally updated Zach Faulkner Photography Have a look!
Photo Update!
Top Of The World
It’s been a ten-year-in-the-making journey, but in 2016 I’ve finally found my way to Whistler for Crankworx. The hype has been deafening, the stories unbelieveable, and the photos stunning. A part of me knew that if I went at the wrong time in my life, I might just never leave. Hedging on that bet, I... Continue Reading →
The Best Interview Ever, Probably.
James over at Shovel and Pick Mag asked me a few questions a little while back, and this is how that all shaped up: Shovel and Pick Interview Featured Photo Credit: Dan Hern
A 3-Minute Rodeo
When seasoned riders and journalists alike are calling a track, "One of the gnarliest, ever...", you know things are looking pretty beastly. The monster track in Italy this weekend went from rough-but-sick, to how-many-more-runs-do-I-have-to-take-before-I-can-go-home. The holes turned into trenches, and the ruts into ravines. Loose rocks littered the track like beer cans at a house... Continue Reading →
The Unveiling…
Today we finally got to see some hard times put to paper, and it was worth the wait. The Elite Women have a legitimate battle for the top spot brewing between Tracy Hannah and Rachel Atherton - just .597 between them. Junior Men saw a cool upset, with "local" Andrea Bianciotto taking the top spot in... Continue Reading →
And On The Second Day…
The track is in ruins, and it's only the second day of riding. Foot inspection was almost more common than riding for the first hour of each practice session. Assessing the damage to the lines and corners was crucial to keeping the rubber side down and not ending up caked and choked out in dust.... Continue Reading →
World Champs Opening Practice Session: Ruts, Roots, and Rubble
The anticipation was palpable, as the Juniors and Women boarded the gondola and made their way to the start hut. With the sun bearing down with authority at 9am, we all knew it was going to be a hot one too. Within the first two runs, rocks appeared like mushrooms after a rain, and bikes... Continue Reading →
Val Di Sole Track Walk: Assessing the opponent.
The true last race of the year is under way here in the Valley of the Sun in Trento, Italy. It's hot enough to be the sun, and the track is looking properly savage. Masters' World Champs was held here last week, and they put some hurt down on the track before we showed up... Continue Reading →
