Glentress proposals go to planning
26 September 2006
Forestry Commission Scotland's proposals for a new visitor development at Glentress Forest have taken another step forward with a planning application now being submitted for approval.
Fancy a new job?
26 September 2006
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Glasgow International Bike Film Festival
25 September 2006
Following hot upon the sell out success of the Scottish Premiere of Roam at the Glasgow Film Theatre in May of this year, we are proud to present the inaugural Glasgow International Bike Film Festival.
Demo day at Delamere Forest park
18 September 2006
Riders in Cheshire, Manchester and Merseyside are being encouraged to saddle up and get active at Delamere Forest Park as part of a 'Bike Demo Day' on Sunday 24 September.
New Glenbranter downhill trail set to open
18 September 2006
An informal event at Glenbranter on Wednesday, September 20 will mark the opening of a challenging new section of mountain bike track, the first of its kind in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
Jon Whyte Retires From Cycle Trade
18 September 2006
Jon Whyte – father of the full-suspension mountain bike – has retired from the cycle industry. The 50-year-old engineering guru has hung up his trusty pedal spanner and is moving on after eleven years in the bike trade.
Tracy Moseley wins DH World Cup overall
17 September 2006
In the final race of the season the Kona Les Gets Factory team bid a fitting farewell to the 2006 World Cup Season. The finale was held in Schladming, Austria and both Moseley and Tatarkovic had a plenty on the line with Moseley fighting to keep the World Cup lead and Tatarkovic to stay hunt for the medals in the 4X World Cup overall.
e.13 sweeps final world cup round
12 September 2006
e.thirteen components’s sponsored riders dominated by winning all 4 gravity events at the last World Cup event, held in Schladming, Austria. Reigning World Champion, Sam Hill, continued his winning ways by taking the downhill title in Austria. The Monster/Iron Horse/Mad Catz rider obliterated the field with a 5.51 time gap in front of 2nd place.
Steve Peat Wins UCI DH Series Overall!
11 September 2006
Heading into the UCI World Cup Finals in the charming Austrian village of Schladming, Santa Cruz Syndicate’s Steve Peat lead the points race by 178 points over Greg Minnaar. Mathematically, Peat was assured of a top two finish, but by no means felt he had a lock on the series overall. Minnaar was bringing his best game to the table and was going to challenge Peat to the end.
Afan Bikefest
11 September 2006
The second Afan forest park Bikefest and should be bigger and better than ever. Here's a quick summary to say there will be a mass night ride for all you early arrivals on Friday p.m. Drop off will be open for late food, the movies and cold beers. All at the Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike centre.
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