Darkfest is Back!

If massive sends, insane tricks, and balls of steel get you pumped up—Darkfest 2025 is about to blow your mind!

Nestled in the stunning landscapes of Vuurberg, near Stellenbosch, South Africa, Darkfest returns for another year of next-level freeride madness. Vuurberg (pronounced ‘Feer-Berg’) is known for two things:

• Its world-class wine.

• Hosting one of the most progressive freeride events on the planet—Darkfest.

Darkfest is legendary for its colossal jumps, gravity-defying tricks, and some of the gnarliest crashes in the sport. This year, event creator Sam Reynolds has upped the ante with a brand-new course feature—a massive wooden quarter pipe designed to send riders high into the sky!

We’re stoked to support Darkfest once again with our brands, Spank Industries and iXS. Keep your eyes locked on our pro riders as they push the boundaries of freeride mountain biking:

• Sam Reynolds

• Bienve Aguado

• Theo Erlangsen

• Nicholi Rogatkin

• Kaiden Ingersoll

With the world’s top freeriders sending it off the biggest jumps in the game, Darkfest 2025 is set to be an all-time spectacle. Expect insane tricks, jaw-dropping sends, and a level of progression that continues to redefine what’s possible on two wheels.

The hype is real, but the best is yet to come! Stay tuned for our next post, where we’ll break down all the insane moments, biggest sends, and standout performances from Darkfest 2025. You won’t want to miss it!