CJ Russell is in this months Thrasher magazine wearing our Tech Square Tee doing a killer crooked grind. Its always nice to see our riders getting some exposure on the national scene and CJ continues to kill it for us. Stay tuned for more to come about CJ in the future.

It’s been a short, relaxing weekend in Winter Park, Colorado for the last gravity race of the Mountain States Cup Series held over Labor Day weekend. With most people in the industry tuned in to World Champs in Mount Saint Ann, Canada, a small hand-full of competitors were battling for the number one spot in Dual Slalom and Downhill.

Even with a small turnout, the racing was fantastic and the riders pushed the limits. Since it was the last race of the year, the Pro Men and Junior X riders decided to go chain-less for Downhill finals to spice things up. If you haven’t ever ridden a Trestle Downhill course, it is a 6 to 7 minute pedally track. With no room for error, the riders had to ride smart, and pump as hard as they could.

Overall, the trip was good. I was able to get some riding in with some friends (which is rare) and was able to relax and just enjoy the race. I hope you enjoy the images below, and stay tuned for more events ahead.

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Hey everyone! My name is Long Nguyen, and I am an adventure sports photographer. I just got on board with D26 and am super excited. I primarily shoot mountain biking, but I go wherever my camera takes me. My adventures are endless, and I will update everyone on any journey my camera takes me on. You can check out my website at http://longnguyenphotography.com/index2.php. I have added a few images that I have taken recently.

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Cool video from Transition bikes filmed by Ben White and featuring Division 26 team rider Skye Schillhammer. Skyes one of our favorite riders and the terrain where he rips is just unmatched. Great job guys!

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It's been insane around here lately! We started out last month when we moved warehouses to a great new spot in Torrance, CA and since then it’s been PEDAL TO THE METAL! We hit the streets running with X-Games, US Open of Surf and put the finishing touches on a bunch of new designs just in time for the Bi-Annual ASR (Action Sports Retail) trade show this past weekend. I even managed to sneak in a DH run at my local spot before me and my family move houses this week.

The work never ends, but it’s worth it when I see our threaded message in full glory on your chest and in your hearts. It’s amazing to me when I look back and see how far we've traveled. What started as an idea and a passion for giving hard core downhill mountain bikers and dirt jumpers a voice of their own and a fresh style blending the organic dirt side with the truly dirty side of the street has truly taken on a life of its own.

As the brand continues to evolve we continue to stay true to our roots with all things hardcore bikes and also embrace the sports that have meant so much to us growing up. I remember pounding nails with D26 partner Adam Wester for hours shaping masonite (or skate light as it’s called now) making our first mini-ramp over 20 years ago. I guess it wasn’t so mini, by the time we were done, it was 22ft wide with 8ft decks and a parking block we stole from the local grocery store inset for epic blunts to fakie and smooth manual to roll ins from the deck. Man we cut our teeth on hard work and good times on that ramp dreaming about the search for Animal Chin, and we bring that same focus and desire to the clothes we make today.

Growing up in Utah with the epic wonderland as our backyard we spent our winters hiking the backcountry, making kickers and riding some of the most amazing snow around only to find ourselves at the forefront of a new sport exploding before our eyes. Snowboarding soon took our lives over as we pushed ourselves to progress not only our riding, but acceptance of the sport we loved. We all know how that ended its HUGE now, and I can’t help but think we had a little something to do with it.

After I moved to LA to chase my music dreams and toured the country for years laying down bass lines alongside some amazing musicians, I found myself searching for that reconnection to my adrenaline filled side and mountain biking filled that void. It was the closest thing to the feeling that snowboarding and skateboarding had given me in the past. The way you attack the mountain, find your flow and push your comfort zone it’s amazing!

I share this with you only to give you a glimpse inside the machine. To see what Division 26 is all about. We are about the connection to the sports you love on a personal level. The space between that nobody else sees, except for those who do what we do. Action sports serve as a conduit to all things bigger than us. Call it what you will it’s a feeling I can’t explain and don’t have to, I know you feel it too.

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