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Chumba Racing Signs Kote Driscoll
6 March 2006
CHUMBA Racing formally announces that Kote Driscoll will be the company's new professional female DH racer.
Kote's recent race history has seen a multitude of podium finishes in local downhill and NORBA downhill races, and considering she is only in the start of her pro career, the 2006 season looks very promising.
Kote will be riding the celebrated CHUMBA Racing F4 downhill chassis for her gravity duels, and look for her to be contending select Super D races aboard the all-new EVO frame.
www.chumbaracing.com
Subaru Oceania Downhill
6 March 2006
The reigning UCI World Men's Downhill Champion Fabien Barel (France) and 2004 UCI Womens Downhill Champion Vanessa Quin (NZ) have shown their class and a clean set of wheels to win the Elite Men's and Women's divisions at the Subaru Oceania Downhill Championships in Rotorua.
In a top quality field, which included a number of the world's best riders, Barel and Quin thrilled the thousands in the crowd and found some nearly impossible lines on the steep, fast and technical Mount Ngongotaha course.
Sam Hill of Australia took out second place in Elite Men to be crowned the Oceania Champion (Barel is not eligible) and Cedric Gracia (France, also ineligible for Oceania medals) was third across the line. Michael Hannah (Australia) came in fourth after posting the fastest qualifying run received the Oceania Champs silver medal and Kieran Bennett (New Zealand) was awarded the bronze.
In the womens field Sabrina Jonnier (France) and Tracy Moseley (UK) who took out second and third were using the Oceania Champs as a chance to take a look at the course for the New Zealand Community Trust UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships in August and were impressed - vowing to come back later in the year faster and fitter.
2004 Junior World champion Scarlett Hagen (NZL) came in fourth overall and picked up the silver medal in the Oceania Champs with up and coming junior rider Tracy Hannah (Australia) coming in fifth overall and earning the Oceania bronze medal.
The race was a huge success and a great dry run for the World Champs where even bigger crowds and faster times are expected. If you didn’t make it to Rotorua this weekend make sure you pencil Saturday, August 26 into your diary.
www.2006rotoruamtb.com
Sabrina Jonnier signs with Iron Horse
6 March 2006
Iron Horse Bicycles is proud to announce the signing of French downhill star Sabrina Jonnier to a two year agreement. Sabrina will campaign the 2006 UCI World Cup downhill and 4X schedule for Team Iron Horse/Mad Catz.
Sabrina is currently in Perth, Australia training for the 2006 season with teammate Sam Hill. "It's time in my life and in my career to make some changes. I’m excited for this opportunity to be an Iron Horse/Mad Catz girl! I look forward to an exciting year and reaching my goals on Iron Horse Bikes."; says Jonnier.
During the 2005 season Sabrina was on the podium at every event she entered including winning the Sea Otter Classic Gravity Omnium, U.S. Open, and two UCI World Cup rounds. Sabrina also picked up a Silver Medal at the World Championships and finished second at the European Championships. Iron Horse Product Manager Todd Seplavy comments; “Iron Horse is thrilled to be adding Sabrina to the list of professional riders and racers representing Iron Horse. She is amazingly talented on the bike and a great ambassador to the sport."
The Iron Horse/Mad Catz Team thanks all of its 2005 sponsors for their continued support and excellent products that raised our game to podium level at every race this season! 2005 Team sponsors include: Iron Horse Bicycles, Mad Catz Interactive, Monster Energy, Progressive Suspension, Sram/Rock Shox, FSA, Maxxis, DT/Swiss, FUNN, SDG, Game Shark, Hayes Brake, Minoura, Maxima, Crank Brothers, Troy Lee Designs, KMC Wheels, Freestyle Watches, Alligator Cables, Rip Curl, and e.thirteen Components.
For more Iron Horse/Mad Catz Race Team news, please visit: www.madcatzracing.com
SRAM boosts involvement in global freeride scene
6 March 2006
The adidas Slopestyle in Austria is the most important freeride event & SRAM is the new main sponsor & will introduce the RockShox Ticket2Style rookie event
Swinnertons Cycles Spring Demo day
1 March 2006
Its that time of year again! Time for you to test bikes from some of the best manufacturers in the world!
Swinnertons Cycles are holding a demo day at Cannock Chase on the 2nd of April 2006 With 7 bike companies and numerous other companies including Endura and SIS.
Bikes available from;
Gary Fisher, Trek , Kona , Cannondale , Giant , Orange & Ridgeback. Endura will be there with their clothing range too.
Call the centre to book a bike for one of the demo rides on 01889 575170 or go to www.swinnertoncycles.co.uk
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SingletrAction gets £40k for Stainburn trails
28 February 2006
Yorkshire's SingletrAction group & the Foresty Commission has secured another chunk of funding to help develop the mountain bike trail network at Dalby Forest
Bike fans break new ground in Kielder
28 February 2006
The first purpose-built trails for mountain biking have been created in Kielder Forest by Kielder Trail Reavers group, backed by the Forestry Commission
Come and live the dream – Work as a guide in Whistler this season!
24 February 2006
It’s that time of year again we're looking for enthusiastic and passionate riders to work as guides this coming summer season (May – October).
We operate from a unique riders’ centre located in the mtb mecca that is Whistler, BC (which has to be experienced to be believed!) and provide a whole range of fully guided and catered riding holidays which include XC, All-Mountain, Freeride and Downhill options alongside our legendary backcountry floatplane and Heli-drop adventures.
We are looking to fill the following 4 guide positions:
- Lead Guide: Freeride
- Lead Guide: All-Mountain/Technical Singletrack
- Support/Tail Guides: x2
Ideally all applicants should have the following experience/qualifications:
- The Scottish TCL/MBL award (or similar)
- Experience of guiding groups of up to 6 riders of varying ability levels
- A valid 8 hr first aid certificate
- A current clean drivers licence
- Good bike/mechanical repair knowledge
- Ideally some experience of coaching/instruction
Alongside the above, all of our guides need to be great communicators and motivators with the ability to work well in a busy team environment and maintain high spirits (even when faced with a grizzly!)
You will also be required to organise a Canadian working visa which can be obtained though Bunac.
As well as spending your summer riding in the best place on the planet, you’ll also receive the following:
- Some money
- Accommodation
- Food
- Lift Pass
- Great deals on bikes
- Parts Support
If you’re interested visit www.ticket2ridebc.com.
Chumba Racing Signs Aussie Talent
23 February 2006
Australian gravity and street rider Craig Woodhead, also known as "Woody" to many, has recently signed to represent CHUMBA Racing in their 2006 factory racing effort.
Woody’s background in personal fitness training, street riding and competition in the UCI world cups, Norba National, and Australian Nationals gives him an extensive base that is highly regarded to in the MTB industry. Look for Woody to compete aboard his CHUMBA Racing F4 in select UCI, NORBA, and special events across the U.S. and Canada in the 2006 season.
www.chumbaracing.com
Rocky Mountain Signs Scott Beaumont for 2006
23 February 2006
Rocky Mountain distributors Silverfish UK, announced today its signing of Scott Beaumont for the 2006 season and will will be racing for Rocky Mountain UK
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