Ride Central venue change for this weekend
2 June 2006
The New Ride Central downhill series designed to encourage first-timers has had to switch venues at the last minute. This week's practice/race weekend takes to Churchill - due to circumstances beyond the organiser's control the venue had to be switched from Cheddar to Churchill at the last minute.
Ride-Central launched earlier this year in and around the south-west. It's labelled as an 'entry level' event, so courses cater for all abilities.
The format for the weekend is Saturday practice with racing on the Sunday. On race day, you get two timed runs following a three hour practice session, with prizes in all categories. There's live timing and results and we're assured there'll be top commentary. Racing costs £23 for U16s and £25 for everyone else, though pre-enter and you get a healthy discount. If you want a bit more practice on the course it's open between 10am to 4pm on Saturday. It's £12 for all ages.
www.dirt-racing.co.uk
Team Specialized runs with Magura
2 June 2006
Specialized has announced that Magura will supply its entire World Cup team with hydraulic disc brakes for all the 2006 UCI events, as well as other events
Shimano lift the curtain of the new XTR cranks
1 June 2006
Last but not least: finally Shimano lift the curtain of the new XTR crankset and front derailleurs. The ultimate weapons for hard core mountain bike racing
Tracy Moseley Wins Second World Cup in a Row
30 May 2006
Kona 's Tracy Moseley crushed the women's downhill field at the Fort William World Cup in Scotland winning by a huge margin of over seven and a half seconds
Minnaar Returns to World Cup Podium
30 May 2006
Greg Minnaar of Team G Cross Honda finished in third place today at Round Two of the UCI World Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Series in Fort William, Scotland
7 Stanes Trail Development Update
30 May 2006
The 7 Stanes Team have continued their great work with many new mountain bike trails planned, and development already taking place in their latest update
Lost For A Reason To Ride?
24 May 2006
This is the best reason. Come and ride the Wharncliffe Weekender in one of the UK’s best Mountain Biking venues - Wharncliffe Forest.
They are putting on a Charity Mountain Bike Race - in aid of Weston Park Hospital Cancer Appeal, in Sheffield on the weekend of 8th & 9th July 2006. There will be races for all abilities, prizes, camping, live entertainment, BBQ, Fancy Dress n stuff, good proper ‘old school’ mountain bikin fun!! You will also get the chance to meet the one and only Steve Peat – World Cup MTB Hero!!
This is what Steve had to say about the event:
"I am really excited to be involved with the Wharncliffe weekender charity event, it’s been a long time since I have been able to turn up to a non serious event and have some good old fun. I am going to race the fancy dress class and cant wait to see what everyone else turns up in. We are aiming for this to be as fun as possible and I am personally setting out the track so everyone will be able to ride it.
So get those sponsor forms downloaded and lets make some money for the people that really need it, Oh and lets get creative on the fancy dress and be ready for a laugh.
See you all in July.
Cheers...............Steve Peat"
For more info & to download sponsor forms please visit:
www.wharncliffeweekender.co.uk
www.stevepeat.com
Blandford Freeride Park 24 hour uplift event
23 May 2006
To launch the new trails members of the MTB-freeride park near Blandford Forum, Dorset are holding a 24 hour uplift using our army transporter on June 24th to the 25th.
The format is as follows:
Riding commences at midday 24th June until Sunday 17.00 25th June
Night riding will be possible so bring your lights !
Hot and cold food will be available
toilets and camping are also included in the cost of the event
£40 for members
£50 for non members but this includes 6 months free membership to the freeride park
Raffle with Norco Big foot 06 frame up for grabs-supplied by Torico- all proceeds to the freeride park
Event is limited to 100 riders so book your space early
Local bands and DJs to be announced
All money raised from the event goes into building new trails
For more information www.mtb-freeride.com.
Tamsin Dunwoody opens Llandegla Forest Visitor Centre
22 May 2006
Coed Llandegla Forest, in North Wales and the UK's first mountain bike centre to receive IMBA accreditation, was officially opened on Thursday 4th May
The CUT Slopestyle, Round #2 Ilmenau Germany!
22 May 2006
The rain came down, but it certainly didn't dampen the spirits of all those attending Round #2 of the CUT Mountain Bike Slopestyle! event in Ilmenau Germany
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