Mountain Bike Trail & Event News

Iron Horse Bicycles is proud to announce the signing of French downhill star Sabrina Jonnier to a two year agreement. Sabrina will campaign the 2006 UCI World Cup downhill and 4X schedule for Team Iron Horse/Mad Catz.

Sabrina is currently in Perth, Australia training for the 2006 season with teammate Sam Hill. "It's time in my life and in my career to make some changes. I’m excited for this opportunity to be an Iron Horse/Mad Catz girl! I look forward to an exciting year and reaching my goals on Iron Horse Bikes."; says Jonnier.

During the 2005 season Sabrina was on the podium at every event she entered including winning the Sea Otter Classic Gravity Omnium, U.S. Open, and two UCI World Cup rounds. Sabrina also picked up a Silver Medal at the World Championships and finished second at the European Championships. Iron Horse Product Manager Todd Seplavy comments; “Iron Horse is thrilled to be adding Sabrina to the list of professional riders and racers representing Iron Horse. She is amazingly talented on the bike and a great ambassador to the sport."

The Iron Horse/Mad Catz Team thanks all of its 2005 sponsors for their continued support and excellent products that raised our game to podium level at every race this season! 2005 Team sponsors include: Iron Horse Bicycles, Mad Catz Interactive, Monster Energy, Progressive Suspension, Sram/Rock Shox, FSA, Maxxis, DT/Swiss, FUNN, SDG, Game Shark, Hayes Brake, Minoura, Maxima, Crank Brothers, Troy Lee Designs, KMC Wheels, Freestyle Watches, Alligator Cables, Rip Curl, and e.thirteen Components.

For more Iron Horse/Mad Catz Race Team news, please visit: www.madcatzracing.com

Its that time of year again! Time for you to test bikes from some of the best manufacturers in the world!

Swinnertons Cycles are holding a demo day at Cannock Chase on the 2nd of April 2006 With 7 bike companies and numerous other companies including Endura and SIS.

Bikes available from;

Gary Fisher, Trek , Kona , Cannondale , Giant , Orange & Ridgeback. Endura will be there with their clothing range too.

Call the centre to book a bike for one of the demo rides on 01889 575170 or go to www.swinnertoncycles.co.uk

Dont miss out!!

It’s that time of year again we're looking for enthusiastic and passionate riders to work as guides this coming summer season (May – October).

We operate from a unique riders’ centre located in the mtb mecca that is Whistler, BC (which has to be experienced to be believed!) and provide a whole range of fully guided and catered riding holidays which include XC, All-Mountain, Freeride and Downhill options alongside our legendary backcountry floatplane and Heli-drop adventures.

We are looking to fill the following 4 guide positions:

- Lead Guide: Freeride
- Lead Guide: All-Mountain/Technical Singletrack
- Support/Tail Guides: x2

Ideally all applicants should have the following experience/qualifications:

- The Scottish TCL/MBL award (or similar)
- Experience of guiding groups of up to 6 riders of varying ability levels
- A valid 8 hr first aid certificate
- A current clean drivers licence
- Good bike/mechanical repair knowledge
- Ideally some experience of coaching/instruction

Alongside the above, all of our guides need to be great communicators and motivators with the ability to work well in a busy team environment and maintain high spirits (even when faced with a grizzly!)

You will also be required to organise a Canadian working visa which can be obtained though Bunac.

As well as spending your summer riding in the best place on the planet, you’ll also receive the following:

- Some money
- Accommodation
- Food
- Lift Pass
- Great deals on bikes
- Parts Support

If you’re interested visit www.ticket2ridebc.com.

Australian gravity and street rider Craig Woodhead, also known as "Woody" to many, has recently signed to represent CHUMBA Racing in their 2006 factory racing effort.

Woody’s background in personal fitness training, street riding and competition in the UCI world cups, Norba National, and Australian Nationals gives him an extensive base that is highly regarded to in the MTB industry. Look for Woody to compete aboard his CHUMBA Racing F4 in select UCI, NORBA, and special events across the U.S. and Canada in the 2006 season.

www.chumbaracing.com