7stanes Winter Trails Update
1 January 2008
We hope you've had a fantastic year of riding and enjoyed the many improvements made throughout the 7stanes... here's hoping for an even better 2008!
Haro Bikes signs Phil Sundbaum; partners with the Summer of Shred
27 December 2007
Haro Bikes is proud to welcome world-class urban/slopestyle rider Phil Sundbaum and our partnership with the all-new "Summer of Shred" world tour. Phil joins the Haro mountain bike team for the 2008 season and will be globetrotting with the Summer of Shred tour aboard Haro Bikes.
J.D. Swanguen signs with MS-Intense Factory-Racing
26 December 2007
MS-Intense Factory-Racing adds the 17-year-old U.S. American super talent from California to the team, already consisting of Matti Lehikoinen (FIN), Anneke Beerten (NED) and Mio Suemasa (JPN). With a second place in the junior's downhill finals at the 2007 world championships in Ft. William (UK) J.D. proved his extraordinary racing skills.
Maxxis Gravity Team on Iron Horse in 2008
23 December 2007
Iron Horse Bicycle Company announces today that they will be the official frame supplier of the Maxxis Tires Gravity Team for the 2008 race season. Maxxis team riders will use the dw-link equipped Iron Horse Sunday for downhill events and MkIII model frames for mountain cross races.
Luke Strobel Re-Signs With Maxxis Tires Gravity Team
23 December 2007
The leading downhill rider in the US and the most recent signing to the 23 Degrees athlete management program, Luke Strobel of Washington State, has opted to return to the Maxxis team after his successful 2007 World Cup campaign which saw three top 20 results in only his 2nd international season.
Chain Reaction Cycles Intense Racing Team
18 December 2007
The team will consist of long standing Intense rider Chris Kovarik (Australia), World Junior DH Champion - Ruaridh Cunningham (Scotland), Julien Camellini (France) and Matt Simmonds (England).
Blenkinsop from Leov At Round 1 in New Zealand
17 December 2007
Sam Blenkinsop (Gravity Group) got the better half of a near dead heat with Justin Leov (Yeti/Fox Factory) at the opening round of national downhill racing season in New Zealand.
Anneke Beerten joins MS-Intense Factory-Racing
14 December 2007
The MS-Intense Factory-Racing team proudly announces the additon of Anneke Beerten (NED) to their roster. As the winner of the 2007 UCI 4X World Cup Anneke represents one of the top athletes in women's mountain bike racing.
World Premiere Of New Clay Porter Movie - F1RST
14 December 2007
Clay Porter and Distinction Productions are proud to announce that the World Premiere of F1RST will take place on Friday, April 18, 2008, in Monterey, California. The World Premiere takes place during the week of the Sea Otter Classic, and will get underway at 8pm at the majestic Golden State Theatre.
Leogang is looking forward to 2008
13 December 2007
Mountain biking in general isn't on everybody's mind in the wintertime. The Nissan White Style presented by Kona is the ultimate reminder. On February 2nd, a lot of international pro riders will meet in Leogang for the third time to enjoy the one and only Winter-Slopestyle contest.
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