Kona White Style 2007 - three days to go...
30 January 2007
Next Saturday, February 3rd, the Kona White Style contest will take place in Leogang, Austria. The course is already being shaped, the list of riders is set and the long awaited snow fell at the last minute. Be prepared for a day full of mountain bike action at the foot of a snowy Bikepark Leogang.
Update on the storm damage from Sherwood Pines
29 January 2007
As some of you may be aware, Sherwood Pines was hit badly by the high winds we had on Thursday 18th Jan. We estimate that around 70,000 trees have fallen or been damaged in the park! Unfortunately one of the worst hit spots is the site of the Bike Park.
Trek/VW Team Up Again for 2007
29 January 2007
Trek Bicycles and Volkswagen of America are happy to announce their continued partnership in supporting the 2007 Trek-VW mountain bike racing team. The Trek-VW team represents more than a decade of racing partnership that has produced the most enduring and successful team association in off-road racing history.
Vanessa Quin breaks her neck at the NZ National Champs
29 January 2007
Top Tauranga mountainbiker Vanessa Quin is recovering in Nelson Hospital after breaking her neck during the national championships in Nelson.
Dirt bike clothing brand Shui has landed in the UK
25 January 2007
Shui Clothings the fashion brand of X-Games dirt biker Ronnie Faisst. Now in the UK and Europe from RIDERrunCOMPANY and they are now looking for dealers in the UK and online stores.
The Collective Wins "Best Director" Award for ROAM at X-Dance Festival
25 January 2007
The Collective has received one of action sports films highest honors by winning the "Best Director" Award from the X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
JD Swanguen signs with Cove
25 January 2007
Cove Bikes has added American weapon JD Swanguen to its growing list of superstars. JD will represent the Cove in all aspects gravity and freeride for the next 2 years.
Nissan announces Qashqai Urban Challenge - Series 1
24 January 2007
In preparation for the New Year and the upcoming launch of the new urbanproof crossover, “Qashqai”, Nissan announces the Qashqai Urban Challenge, the first event series of its kind in urban freeriding.
Storms delay opening of new bike park at Sherwood Pines
24 January 2007
Forest chiefs are asking for the public's co-operation as one of the biggest clear-up operations in the past 30 years gets under way in Sherwood Pines Forest Park.
Ryder Kasprick Back with Iron Horse for 07
24 January 2007
Iron Horse Bicycles and Monster Energy sign Ryder Kasprick for 2007. Ryder will be pushing gravity's limits onboard dw-link Iron Horse MkIII, 6POINT, and Sunday suspension frames and Chimpira and Sachem hardtails at slopestyles, dirt jump comps, and jams throughout North America and Europe. He will start the 2007 season at Ray’s 3-Ride Indoor Invitational, where he will throw down some his best tricks.
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