Part of Afan Forest Trails closed for forest operations
29 November 2006
Some areas of Afan Forest Park - including The Wall mountain bike trail - will be closed to the public until early next summer while contractors carry out work to open up parts of the forest for the benefit of wildlife and plants and improve the forest's environmental value.
Cloud Cover Winter Series - Round 1 Report
29 November 2006
The new venue of Avill Hill was host to the first round of the Cloud Cover Winter Series, and Team Fearingout supported by moredirt made a good appearance, with all members of the DH team in attendance and producing good performances.
Univega now at wiggle!
29 November 2006
Wiggle has just taken delivery of some of it's new range of Univega Bikes. The range of hardtail mountain bikes start off at £219.99 (Alpina HT Sport) and go up to £524.99 (Alpina HT 550).
Race Face Riders and Teams Clean Up In 2006
24 November 2006
2006 was another year to remember for the Race Face Freeride Team and our International Sponsored Teams. Paul Basagoitia and Darren "The Claw" Berrecloth continued their domination of the Slopestyle circuit. Kurt Sorge and Wayne Goss strengthened their resumes and showed us they are ready to take on the challenge of playing with the big boys. Our international race teams, Commencal and Kona; both had stellar seasons and finished with a Crowned World Cup Champion.
Marzocchi signs on as title sponsor for the Airdrome in Munich
22 November 2006
Marzocchi has officially signed on as the title sponsor for the Airdrome, the first large invite-only dirt jump contest in Germany in 2006 and the so far biggest indoor dirt jump event worldwide.
WTB Announces New Marketing Coordinator
22 November 2006
WTB is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a powerful new product line and a dedicated marketing coordinator. Dain Zaffke will be operating as the primary media contact and sponsorship coordinator for the global brand.
Dirt Mag 10 Year Party and Earthed 4 Premiere
21 November 2006
Dirt Mountain Bike Magazine 10 Year Party and Earthed 4 Premiere.
Leogang announces 2007 event dates
21 November 2006
Last summer, the spectators in Leogang saw history in the making – the first ever double backflip on a mountain bike. In the year 2007, there is no telling what will happen in Leogang during the Out of Bounds weekend, the Kona White Style winter session or at the IXS Cup downhill race.
Santa Claus awards CRC with the Christmas delivery contract
20 November 2006
Chain Reaction Cycles are pleased to announce that they have been awarded the lucrative Christmas Delivery Contract.
Wheelbase - back for 2006/7
18 November 2006
The Sheffield Dirt Society crew have had the keys to the unit for a while now and have been busy digging. The old track has been revamped with new jumps and reworked straights. It's going to be a dry and dusty winter for us, with indoor riding a-plenty!
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