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    A brief history of mountain biking – through the eyes of Hans Rey



    Hans Rey takes you through the history and evolution of Mountain Biking as he has experienced it. This talk was recorded for the German Mountain Bike Tourism Congress ’21. From the Klunker beginnings in Marin County with Otis Guy and Joe Breeze, the Golden Era and the boom in the 90ties, to the beginnings of Freeride with Hans and Brett Tippie, to the German pioneers Wolfgang Renner and Uli Stanciu. Hans discusses the present day state of our sport with all its sub-cultures, bike destinations, technology, purpose-built trails and ebikes; with an outlook into the future.
    Produced by and for:
    https://kongress.bike/bike-kongress-2021/
    Mountainbike Tourismusforum Deutschland e.V.
    www.mountainbike-tourismusforum.de

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    2. @3brewster on

      Was there when it all started. Mid 90’s that is …. Fantastic time. Watching vhs videos too lol. It’s amazing how it’s all changed but that’s progression…

    3. @reiddryden9805 on

      Hey Hans
      After having connected with you when you were going to Hong Kong is been a good time. The next time you are down in awe Straya do please stop by the Sunshine Coast and Noosa in particular. You will have a great time. Take care and stay safe
      ✌🏼🚲🤘🏼

    5. @SurpriseMeJT on

      Mountain biking during this era was so fun. I want to return to this spirit of riding bikes. Racing, power meters, data analytics – all this stuff isn't what cycling should be about.

    7. @rich9093 on

      Hans "No Way" Rey is such a great ambassador to the sport of mountain bike riding. He is living proof that there is still a great life for the mountain biker after age fifty. He and his wife Carmen give back to the biking world in such a big way. What a great inspiration to humanity the Reys are. It gives new hope in the troubled times that we live in. Hans and Carmen Rey make the world a better place and I am thankful for there efforts with Bikes4life.org

    10. @artem5603 on

      Hello Hans !!! I ride the Gt force pro 2020 .How can I find some parts for my bike,allou wedge bolt from the link ,I hope I wrote it correctly. Thank you:)

    11. @ericm8811 on

      Hey Hans Rey! Awesome history vid! I grew up in north Vancouver mountains in the 1970s then I moved to whistler where I was an mtb tech at Jim McConkey sport shop starting in 1985! I had a Rocky mountain Blizzard! Purpose built trails were already being built in Whistler and on the north shore! Ebike has me still riding after major spine surgery! Ride ride ride!

    13. @tedecker3792 on

      Hans is right, it’s incumbent on those of us who were here in the sport’s beginning to pass along the culture and etiquette to our newer riders. We fought the battles for access and accomplished much through education of both the public and the riders. Thanks Hans for all you’ve done for the sport! Come ride all of our new trails in Moab.

    15. @wsl5585 on

      This reminds me. I began in the late 80's on a mtb as a way to maintain fitness. My riding area was on a mountain range south of Marin County. This presented a unique opportunity for mountain biking. Dirt bike riders used to ride on this mountain range. After the dirt bikes were no longer allowed we began exploring the area on our mountain bikes. Some of the trails we found were super technical and a lot of fun. Those were the days.

    18. @luggnutz on

      You spoke of e-bikes, well I have a friend that is one of those guys that just loves bicycles and riding, and he did ride on both road and xc competatively, sadly he has been struck with a disease that has disabled him to the point that he can not ride anymore, but he once again has hope due to the e-bike. On another note, been around in the bicycle community for a long time, was around in the beginning of BMX, shows how old I am, I just love riding, but MTB is the best. Thanks Han's I've met you a couple times back in the early 90's, you've always been so humble, and kind, and are so important to this sport.

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