DarkFest 2021 is now underway, with the build period coming to a close and the riders now at the venue and ready to throw down. DarkFest has been in the news lately after a
separation from the rest of the Fest series, reportedly because of Sam Reynold's media coverage style and rider invitation choices. Thus, the South African event will take place as Sam's own standalone operation. Here's a collection of social media updates from the participants.
Rider list: Sam Reynolds, Clemens Kaudela, Ike Klaassen, Theo Erlangsen, Adolf Silva, Bienvenido Aguado, Sergio Layos, Kade Edwards, Kaos Seagrave, Sam Hodgson, William Robert, Vincent Tupin, Tom Isted, and Szymon Godziek.
Sam Reynolds has been hard at work planning, building, and now sending these jumps.
Everyone is ready for takeoff.
Kade Edwards... Wow.
If folks are mad about the Youtube coverage, just wait 'til they see the shoes.
Szymon Godziek is looking plenty comfortable on the course.
Clemens Kaudela getting some first hits on one of the big step-ups.
Theo Erlangsen hanging it out there.
...and continuing to impress.
Sam Hodgson looking right at home.
And the video.
Ike Klassen oozes style.
Adolf Silva going huge.
Bienvenido Aguado has a few tricks up his sleeve.
Kaos Seagrave's whips.
DarkFest doesn't stop when the sun sets.
If you can stand to look away from the riders, the scenery isn't bad either.
POV flip from Tom Isted.
Get ready for lots of party trains in the near future.
And im sure there will be a highlights video you can watch after the event, like there always is after the fest events, so what exactly are you complaining about?
Having read both statements, I'm kinda proud of Sam.
That's also why I didn't understand the public press release. Just tell Sam privately that you want it to just be his own event now and you're going to go do your own thing in the woods with no one watching. Why tell everyone about it?
Also Vink is a rampage judge which I find super funny. So much art and realness protected by robbing Norbs.
Really enjoyable so far! Also, thanks for the roundup PB.
One thing I'd love to get some info on is the speeds with which the riders approach sections like that giant step-up. Looks absolutely eye-watering.
Let me know if I'm missing something.
I half-hoped this was the the reason the fest guys kicked him out of their treehouse, but then I remembered they’re knuckleheads
We got in a little fight
Geezer comes with a knife in his fist
I got cut along with the rest said
"A.C.A.B." 4-Skins, 1982