Bristol Bikefest joins forces with UK24
9 May 2006
The 2006 Bristol Bikefest is happy to announce their working together with UK24 - the UK development long-distance club for solo endurance mountain bikers.
Hannah Takes top honors in Vigo
8 May 2006
Mick Hannah kicked off the UCI World Cup series at Vigo, Spain this weekend with a huge victory taking top honors by winning the pro men's downhill by nearly a second. After a hard crash in practice where he knocked the wind out of himself, Hannah came back hard and set the fastest qualifying time on Saturday and set the stage for Sunday's main event.
Hannah's time was 2.22.942 coming in almost a second faster than fellow Aussie Nathan Rennie. Steve Peat took third after suffering an open dislocation of his middle finger in a practice run, and only just making back in time from the hospital to race. Marc Beaumont and Gee Atherton rounded of the top five.
"I felt great all weekend. Everything fell into place for qualifying and I was pumped to race," Explained Hannah. "During my race run I hit all the corners fluid and perfect. The course was quite technical, but the Judge handled it smooth."
Hannah's next stop is the Lisbon Red Bull Downtown race, where he finished 2nd in last year's event. "I am looking for 2 podiums in a row." Said Hannah. "Lisbon is a great event."
Mick Hannah: 2:22.942
Nathan Rennie: 2:23:800 Santa Cruz V-10
Steve Peat: 2:24.756 Santa Cruz V-10
Marc Beaumont: 2:25.165 Santa Cruz V-10
Gee Atherton: 2:25.295
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Filthy 48 - Its back this coming weekend!
8 May 2006
Its back - the dirtiest weekend of the year returns with a new date and twice as much dirt!
The Kona Clump Team Lands a Chopper
4 May 2006
In a move that diversifies their European team’s riding disciplines, the Kona Bicycle Company announced today the signing of twenty-three year old UK dirt jump superstar Grant ‘Chopper’ Fielder to the Kona Clump Team.
A Southhampton native, Fielder is regarded as ‘King of UK Dirt Jumpers’, having won John Cowan’s Backyard Jam in 2004 and dirt jump events at the UK Bike Show in 2004 and 2005.
Kona is happy to announce Fielder is now contracted with the Clump Team through 2007.
“I’m very excited to ride for Kona,” said Fielder. “They’re the perfect company to allow me to branch out into freeride events around the world while staying true to my dirt jumping roots.”
Fielder plans to focus on District Ride and Slopestyle events this season, and will compete in the UK, Europe and the United States in 2006. He will be riding and competing on a signature Stuff hardtail for dirt jump events and a Howler for slopestyle events.
Russell Carty, Marketing Director for Kona in Europe, said Fielder is a tremendous asset to Kona’s dirt jump and freeride presence, both in Europe and around the world.
“He’s a great addition to the Clump Team,” said Carty. “We’re anticipating a monster season from Chopper this year, and from the entire Clump Team.”
www.konaworld.uk.com
CRC Downhill NPS Round 2 13th - 14th May
3 May 2006
The Chain Reaction Cycles NPS - the official British Cycling National Downhill Series moves north of the border to the proven venue of Innerleithen for round 2
Beds Fat Trax Official 4X Opening
3 May 2006
For the official opening and promotion of the clubs new 4-cross track Beds Fat Trax are organising a two day dirt jumping / 4X racing event.
To be held on the 3rd & 4th of June 2006 at Rowney Warren, Chicksands the event program is as follows:
Day 1 - Saturday 3rd of June – Dirt Jump Comp
Early - 11.00 Jumps open for practice runs
12.00 - 16.00 Dirt jump competition
Categories: Youth - Senior
Entry Fee: £10
Day 2 – Sunday 4th June – 4X Racing
9.00 - 11.00 4X open for practice runs
12.00 - 16.00 4X racing competition
Categories: Juvenile - Youth - Senior - Master - Pro-Elite - Ladies
Entry Fees: Pro-Elite - £20 All other - £15
Prizes:
Pro-Elite category: 1st place - £300, 2nd place - £200, 3rd place - £100.
At the moment all other prize details are still to be finalised but there will be a selection of cash & prizes from top sponsors.
For more info, visit: www.bedsfattrax.org
Shimano XTR 2007 brakes revealed
2 May 2006
Shimano XTR group features completely redesigned hydraulic disc brakes, compact & lightweight Dual Control Levers & a separate hydraulic disc brake lever.
Sombrio welcome back Geoff Gulevich to the team
30 April 2006
Going into the riding season of 2006 Gully will be wearing Sombrio to cover up his body while riding his bike wherever it takes him.
The young Canadian comes from the stomping grounds on Vancouver's north shore. One of the most accomplished all round riders out there known for merging his jumping skills along with big drops and gaps. "That kid is not afraid. He was sending it!" says Blake Jorgenson, world-renowed photographer, referring to Gully's riding style.
Gully's plans for 2006 will revolve around pushing his film, freeride and slopestyle work. "For 06 i'm looking to podium some slope-styles and step-up my sections for the movies." With that future in sight, Gully continued blowing up the big screen with standout segments in The Collective and New World Disorder 6, and is in the progress of shooting for upcoming features Roam, BITS CKD and NWD 7.
www.sombriocartel.com
Only Four Weeks till Fort William
29 April 2006
Fort William is gearing itself up for the second Downhill and 4-Cross mountain bike events and the fourth Cross Country of the 2006 World Cup calendar
Chairlift project for South Wales DH park
25 April 2006
Yes, you did read that right. Dragon DH are trying to get enough support and investment to get a chairlift installed for a permanent DH / Freeride venue in South Wales.
With the current tightening of regulations on uplift transport the problem of how to get your big bike to the top of the hill is a real issue at the moment. However this means the timing is perfect for Dragon Downhills radical "a chairlift in five years or your money back" investment scheme.
The scheme has only just kicked off, but basically by getting serious investors to pledge money it confirms the real support of riders to the idea of a permanent Whistler / Morzine style park in South Wales. It'll also be much easier for the scheme to get 'matched' grant aid if they`ve already got some money of their own to invest.
For more information on this scheme then head to www.dragondownhill.co.uk
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