It’s one thing to beat Max Nelson, Phil Tinstman and Kyle Leduc consistently, but it’s quite another to smoke not just one, but two national champions simultaneously. That’s exactly what Dave Klaassen Van Oorschot did at the Southridge Winter Series. BIG NAME = HUGE MARGINS Southridge California State Championship course measures 1 1/2 miles and …
More 2004 Race Information!OCT 23 More 2004 Race Information!OCT 23 The American Mountain Bike Challenge was created by NORBA in 1996. It is a series of national-level races that promotes a grassroots, low-key atmosphere. It is claimed to be the easiest way for novices to get hooked on major-time racing. It provides a friendly environment …
JAN 10MBA FEATURED RIDER. BRYN ATKINSON JAN 10MBA FEATURED RIDDER: BRYN ATKINSON NAME: Bryn Atkinson AGE: 22 HOMETOWN: Kergunyah, Victoria RACING SPECIALTY – Downhill / 4x Sam Hill and Bryn Atkinson, both Aussie downhill stars with Iron Horse, have been securing podiums at NORBA and making heads. We met up with Bryn while he was …
usacycling.org Rio de Janeiro, au Brésil, a accueilli les Jeux panaméricains ou les mini-Jeux olympiques continentaux américains. Adam Craig (Bend) a remporté la médaille d’or en vélo de montagne masculin. Les 15e Jeux panaméricains ont vu une compétition de vélo de montagne. Mary McConneloug (Chilmark MA) a remporté la médaille d’argent chez les femmes ?. …
Jamis unveils a new line of medium-travel trailbikes in 2009. Jamis corporate suit Craig Hoyt says the XCT is designed for riders who want to go on long, epic rides and extended climbing but still need a bike capable of flying down technical descents. Contact: www.jamisbikes.com DAKAR XCT3.0: Fox Float R shock. Adjustable-travel Fox 32 …
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RIM NORDIC UTILISERS GUIDE You might consider mountain biking as a way to kick off your summer vacation. It’s not just about grinding it out in the 100-degree heat. We are talking about racing under pine cover in breeze and a cool 10 degrees cooler. That is exactly what it feels like to race Rim …
LEAST UCI RANKINGSDEC 16 LEAST UCI RANKINGSDEC 16 The official governing body for international mountain biking racing, the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale), ranks the best mountain bikers worldwide based on their race results over the previous 365 days. Riders can view their ranking every month to check how they are doing. Rankings change all the …
On rainy days, commuting or exploring dirt roads can become difficult with constant water and mud spraying off your tires and into your eyes. The Cycraguard Twinpack includes universal front and back fenders, which are easy to install and remove. Cycra recommends a retail price for this product at £12. Tech Features: Cycra comes with …
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The 2006 Kona Global 24-Hour Series Is Bigger and More Successful Than Ever Do you love the nightlife? Do you like to Boogie? We have the event for YOU! Participants in the world’s only 24-hour race series will have four chances to race their mountain bikes throughout the day. 24-Hour events are planned at Redesdale …
The Southridge National is won by the top ten riders on MBA’s Top Ten List, unless proven otherwise. Photo by Terry Martin AWARDS – Southridge will soon become the first urban park in the world to host a Norba National. They are also unique in that they award the acrylic Olympic torch. TOP 10 DH …
SPORTY LAND ACCESS VICTORYNOV18 The following press release was issued by IMBA. It announced that the Bureau of Land Management had adopted a plan for mountain biking on its vast land holdings. This could be the best move for the sport in three years. Passive-use advocates like the Sierra Club and other Wilderness-related groups have …
British Columbia mountain bikers met in Squamish (BC) May 12-13 to attend the inaugural British Columbia Mountain Bike Access Summit. The summit was presented by Cycling BC, Shimano Canada, and the International Mountain Bicycling Association. There were also social events and lots of riding. This summit was part of IMBA’s ongoing efforts to promote mountain …
Use the promo code to get a discount of /per night for single or double occupancy. Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park has just completed a million-dollar renovation to their boutique-style full service hotel. They are eager to welcome U.S. Cup racers as well as industry colleagues with open arms. The Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park Hotel can …
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All Around Action and Above Spectators in Sea Otter Village have 360-degree views of the races and activities taking place around the venue. This includes contests, costumes and team autographs, personal conversation with the pros, product demonstrations, beer and barbecue, live music, bargain bins and sample sales. As teams of experts perform tricks and flips …
Commencal Europe’s 2010 line was made public by Commencal Europe at a kickoff event held in Andorra last month. This gave fans an opportunity to see models that will be made available to European customers beginning this fall. Carbon fiber is featured on some of the most high-spec bikes in the range, as expected. The …
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Shimanos Dave Arnauckas (Multi-Service Supervisor) announced that the 2008 season’s schedule has been finalized. Shimano Multi-Service has three full-time technicians as well as a fleet of purpose-built cars. They will support more than 50 events in the States, including the U.S.A National Championships and Ride the Rockies. You can find the complete schedule at www.Shimano.com. …
Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew works with Forest Enterprise in the United Kingdom to create key mountain bike parks for UK cyclists. They led two IMBA Trailbuilding Schools as well as several workdays in Wales, Scotland and Wales. Other cooperative projects will follow these events, linking IMBA and Forest Enterprise with members of the UK’s cycling …
Mountain Bike Action a toujours de belles expériences sur Haro Bikes. Ils sont vraiment uniques et offrent un excellent rapport qualité-prix. Haro est également une entreprise préférée. C’est une usine de vélos dans le sud de la Californie qui appartient et est exploitée par des personnes qui parcourent les mêmes sentiers que nous. Nous voyons …