Peat 2nd, Rennie 4th - Garbanzo Downhill
9 August 2006
Rolling into Whistler for the Crankworx Festival the Syndicate’s ranks were a bit decimated as three of the four riders arrived injured.
Cameron McCaul wins the Red Bull District Ride 2006 in Nuremberg
9 August 2006
Cameron McCaul wins the Red Bull District Ride 2006 in Nuremberg, Germany.
Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre and trails network all set to open
8 August 2006
The greatly anticipated new Forestry Commission Wales Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre at Dolgellau is now open to the public, promising world class facilities to all visitors whatever their leisure preferences.
Brian Lopes & Melissa Buhl Ready for Run at Title of 2006
8 August 2006
While there’s clearly no substitute for first place, elite American mountain bike racers, Brian Lopes and Melissa Buhl, have to like their current position heading into the second stage of the Jeep® King of the Mountain 2006 Mountain Biking World Professional Championships, set for Aug. 12 at Elkhart Lake, Wis.
Cheddar Challenge is no more!
7 August 2006
The Cheddar Challenge is no more! The Event was cancelled at the end of July following intervention by English Nature into the use of land around Broadway House for competitive mountain biking.
Fabien Barel out for the World Championships
7 August 2006
Fabien Barel has broken a bone in his foot after he slipped and caught his foot between the pedal and the ground while racing in Finland. The bone he has broken is small, but the injury is not.
Worlds 4-Cross & Downhill Team Announced
7 August 2006
The 2006 MTB World Championships are taking place in Rotorua, New Zealand at the end of August and GB are fielding an extremely talented team in the DH and 4X elements.
Scott Beaumont Takes Silver At 4X Euro Champ’s
7 August 2006
Rocky Mountain UK Team rider Scott Beaumont represented Great Britain in the European 4X Championships held over last weekend, the 28/29th of July. Here’s his report on the weekend’s racing.
Minnaar and Lehikoinen Both On Podium At NORBA No.6
7 August 2006
Team G-Cross Honda riders Greg Minnaar (RSA) and Matti Lehikoinen (FIN) took their Honda RN01 bikes to yet another double podium this week at the penultimate round of the 2006 NORBA Series in the USA. Greg took 2nd place after qualifying 2nd and Matti moved from a 6th spot in qualifying up to 3rd in the final.
Brechfa Forest to get new trails
28 July 2006
Brechfa forest in mid Wales will be opening a new range of purpose built trails, starting this August.
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