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Race Report - World Cup #7: Les Gets
Les Gets 2025 delivered classic World Cup chaos—fresh track changes, relentless rain, and axle-deep mud that pushed every rider and mechanic to their limits. With grit and precision, the INTENSE Factory Racing squad powered through to claim two top-10 finishes, marking a standout weekend and building momentum heading into World Championships.
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Inside Kore North: A conversation with Ryan Cowling

From a hand-me-down Huffy in California to racing downhill in Japan, Ryan Cowling’s journey into mountain biking has been anything but ordinary. Now the owner of Kore North Bikes in Meridian, Idaho, Ryan blends heritage, passion, and custom craftsmanship—keeping MTB history alive while building bikes that inspire the next generation.


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Oscar Härnström’s Gun Smoke & Silver Builds

Oscar Härnström’s eye for style shines in his latest custom builds: a matching INTENSE M1 downhill bike and DJ rig in a sleek gun smoke and silver theme. Known for his smooth style and creativity on the bike, Oscar’s signature touch makes these builds as much art as they are performance machines.

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INTENSE Racing USA: Chaos, Carnage & Championships at Big Bear

The USAC National Championships at Big Bear had it all — from a truck-and-trailer-smashing RV incident en route, to dusty, arm-pumping track battles at 7,000 feet, to not one but two new National Titles for INTENSE Factory Racing. Against the odds, our riders delivered a weekend full of grit, speed, and podium glory.

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Louise Ferguson Makes History at Red Bull Hardline.
Photos credit: @moonhead_media There are moments in mountain biking that shift the landscape—when skill, style, and courage collide in unforgettable ways. Louise Ferguson just gave us one of those moments. This past weekend at Red Bull Hardline Wales, widely known as...
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