Kokanee Crankworx announces open format for Boneyard slopestyle
6 June 2006
The third annual Kokanee Crankworx Mountain Bike Festival announces an open format competition for their signature event the Boneyard Slopestyle Session
Tracy Moseley makes it 3 in the UCI World Cup Downhill Willingen, Germany
5 June 2006
Tracy Moseley has just won the 3rd round of the 2006 UCI World up series in Willingen, Germany and this now gives her a 143 point lead over second place on the day Sabrina Jonnier of France.
Moseley said "I am really pleased to have managed to win this third race in a row as I was not feeling very confident on the track this weekend. It was not a good course for me as it was so short and very man made, I prefer longer more natural terrain like Mont Sainte Anne last year.
Tracy is now resting in Leogang, Austria ready for another busy weekend at the 2007 Kona Product Launch and will then a week later be heading to Canada for the next round of the UCI World Cup in Qubec Canada.
"I am really looking forward to Mont Sainte Anne as I won there last year and I love the course!" Tracy said.
Fabien Barel had an ok weekend, he also like Tracy prefers longer courses with more natural terrain so this was a tough race for him, however he put up a fight and finished 7th split by just over a second to 2nd place!
In the 4X, Kamil Tatarkovic has a good race, he qualified 9th and ended up 7th, just loosing out going into the final and is now placed 5th overall after 3 rounds.
The team are now heading to Bikepark Leogang for the Kona 2007 Product Launch and will all ride the Top to Bottom Eliminator this weekend. Video of Tracy's win will soon be on konaworld.com so keep an eye out for it.
www.konaworld.com
Peaty Wins at UCI World Cup Downhill Willingen, Germany
5 June 2006
Steve Peat comes out on top and Nathan Rennie joins him on the downhill podium in fourth position at the UCI World Cup Downhill in Willingen, Germany.
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
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