Cycling Ireland
Irish cyclist David Flanagan has recently completed a book about cycling all around Ireland’s gorgeous countryside. The book is gorgeously illustrated with route maps, elevation profiles, and detailed...
View ArticleConnor’s Operator at Fort William
Something very eye-catching is roaming around the pits at the Fort William World Cup. Connor Fearon’s super fresh new carbon Operator is out and about and so far the verdict is that it is one gorgeous...
View ArticleConnor 8th in Fort Bill Timed Training
Kona’s premier downhill racer, Connor Fearon stopped the clock with the 8th fastest time today at the Fort William World Cup. Connor will be racing his brand new carbon Operator with 29″ wheels because...
View ArticleFearon Qualifies 7th, Malloy Makes the Big Show in Fort William!
It was a good day for the Kona riders in Fort William. Connor Fearon took the track by storm and finished with a scorching 7th fastest qualifying time aboard his fresh new Operator. On the women’s side...
View ArticleLucky #13
We’re bucking tradition with this week’s race result. Kona ripper Connor Fearon finished his Fort William weekend with a great performance landing in 13th place, moving him into protected status for...
View ArticleNeed Help Choosing a Kona? MBR is Here to Help!
The folks at MBR UK have created a super comprehensive guide to help buyers choose a Kona. Hardtail? XC bike? Trail? Gravity? There are a lot to choose from and picking the one bike you need can be...
View Article24 Hour Solo World Champs: Cory Wallace is Ready!
Fort William is known to most mountain bikers for its place on the World Cup downhill circuit. This year, however, it will play host to the Solo 24 Hour World Championships. Kona Adventure Team racer...
View ArticleRove DL Named a Top Commuter Choice for Price in Road.CC
In a recent post, Road.cc named the Rove DL a top choice for commuting in their Cycle to Work program in the UK. This program helps people find great commuter bikes for a decent price, even providing a...
View ArticleKona Dream Builds: Sandor’s 1993 Tom Teesdale Built Kona Hot
This bike belongs to Sándor Ambrus in the UK, it completes a trio of amazing retro Kona hardtails, his original 91 Kona Explosif that he’s had since new, and a recently completed Kona Hei Hei (more on...
View ArticlePrivate Winter
Words and photos by Kona Ambassador Tim Wiggins For me, the winter is all about limits… finding and pushing the limits of what, when, and how far I can ride. My winter bike of choice is the Kona...
View ArticleIsle of Light
Words and photos by Kona Ambassador Tim Wiggins. All of a sudden it happens… the evenings are long enough to ride after work, and there is the possibility of a dawn ride without needing to fit...
View ArticleKona Dream Builds: Arran’s “Awesome whether Riding or Posing” Process
We’ve already seen some pretty top end Process builds but Arran has definitely stepped it up a notch with this one. When he approached the guys at Boost Bike Hub and told them he not only wanted to...
View ArticleKona Dream Builds: Martin’s mean, Green Dirt Jump Machine
This is one Shonky that is sure to make you quite literally Green with Envy. Martin is a Mechanic at long time Kona Dealer, Mitchell Cycles, and has always been a fan of the Brand. When he got in touch...
View ArticleKona Dream Builds: Superb Steel – Jorge’s Sutra LTD
This post is a part of our Dream Build Series. Start your own dream build here! When you are used to being around the finer things in life, then only the best will do. That was very much the case for...
View ArticleKona Dream Builds: A Raijin Ti that’s sure to catch your Eye
If you are a fan of Titanium Hardtails, then brace yourself as this one is set to make you go weak at the knees! This Raijin Ti 29er Singlespeed custom build was put together for one very lucky...
View ArticleBridleway Light
Kona Ambassador Tudor Gillham took his creative skills to his local Wales Bridleway Paths and created this gorgeous short film showing the simplicity of riding in the perfect light. Tudor rides the...
View ArticleFt. William is in the Books
The second round of the 2019 World Cup season is in the books. Our gravity team had a mixed weekend, but ultimately ended up unscathed and is ready for Leogang. Connor Fearon had a massive crash in...
View ArticleWhat to Carry on The Longest Day
Hey! My Name is Graham. I’m so proud to call my self a Kona Ambassador! How on earth did I wangle that one? Well, it’s petty sweet really, I’m a mountain bike guide and coach from the Lake District...
View ArticleTorn Between Two Hemispheres
Words by ambassador Graham Beaumont Roll back 10 years or so, I was in my early 20’s with a life focused towards the bike industry and intention to make my mark on it. At the time I was working my way...
View ArticleKona Dream Builds: Scott’s Strava Warrior Honzo
UK Sales Manager Scott Belshaw has been on a health kick recently. As a result, he’s been creeping up those Strava leaderboards when out for a ride. Aspiring to be King of the Climbs, he decided that...
View ArticleKona Dream Builds: Garry’s Show Stopping Process
Irish Rep Garry Davoren is no stranger to the Kona Dreambuilds, having already put together a few classics. That said, his all new Sram AXS Eagle equipped Process 29er could be his finest to date! It...
View ArticleLost and Found on the Celtic Cross Trail
Words and photos by Ambassador Tim Wiggins. It wasn’t until I was lost for strength, in a strange hotel on the most remote west coast of Ireland; having just ridden 214 kilometres through the worst...
View ArticleKona Dream Builds: Bart’s ‘Purple Trail Eater’ 2020 Process 153 CR/DL 29er
When you upgrade from a 2019 to a 2020 Version of the same bike, it truly must be love. That’s exactly what it was when Kona UK Rider James ‘Bart’ Bartholomew first saw the all new 2020 Prism...
View ArticleFound and Lost
Words by Ambassador Graham Beaumont. Video by @sam_wes_armitage The title of this brief was originally Community, This video was first aired to a great group of friends at a ‘one more brew’ film...
View ArticleWe Are Looking for 2020 Kona Ambassadors!
Last year we kicked off our ambassador program with smashing success. Hundreds of people from all over the world applied to help spread the Kona stoke and we could not be happier with the crew we...
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