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SRAM Continues Sponsorship of Whistler Mountain Bike Park
21 March 2006
SRAM is proud to continue their involvement with one of the world’s top mountain bike parks. Located in British Columbia, Canada, Whistler Mountain Bike Park has over 125 miles of lift-serviced trails.
Every rental bike is equipped with a SRAM drivetrain. Whistler operates a rental fleet of more than 150 bikes. While they’re primarily downhill bikes, they also maintain a cross-country and junior bike inventory. Also, the 50 guides that patrol the park all ride on SRAM components.
Rob McSkimming, VP Business Development for Whistler Blackcomb said, “We are stoked to have SRAM continue its sponsorship of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Many of the 200+ guide and rental bikes rack up more than 1,000,000 vertical feet each summer and SRAM components have been more than up to the task of keeping this fleet turning day in and day out.”
Opening of the park is May 20, 2006 and closing October 9, 2006 – weather depending. An unofficial opening could be as soon as April 29, 2006 for weekends only until May 20.
To round out the North American park program, SRAM will support two premium U.S. locations. On the east coast, SRAM will sponsor Diablo Freeride Park located in Vernon, New Jersey. On the west coast Mammoth Mountain Bike Park, in Mammoth Lakes, California, will also be a SRAM partner.
www.sram.com
BUSA Mountain Bike Championships
20 March 2006
The BUSA 2006 Mountain Bike Championships was bigger than ever this weekend in Shropshire, with a record breaking entry of nearly 500 student athletes
Sandland & Co Freeride Tour - Abbeyford Woods
19 March 2006
The Sandland & Co Freeride Tour continues this month with the next stop being at the excellent trails in Abbeyford Woods - Okehampton on the 26th March.
The tour organised by Balfa.co.uk team freerider Elbry Sandland is an idea to get all the local freeriders and to meet up and have a blast for the day, and in doing so help promote each spot by getting more riders to be part of the local freeride movement in each area.
After the success of the first stop at Haldon where in the region of 50 riders turned up to check out the trails, it's set to be a great event.
It looks like the guys have been working hard to build some new stuff for the tour, and making a real social event of it with a barbeque and soft drinks planned.
So spread the word!
More details: www.okefreeriders.co.uk
New trails planned for Wharncliffe Wood!
17 March 2006
The green light has been given for the creation of the first ever all-weather mountain bike trails in Wharncliffe Wood, near Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Trond Hansen on Specialized
15 March 2006
Trond started at the age of 15 years with trials riding and then got into DH racing. But he always had most fun jumping and doing tricks, so it was a natural change for him to do dirt jumping and freeride as well.
After rocking with great performance at different global freeride events such as the Adidas Slopestyle, the Whistler Crankworx and the Red Bull District Ride, the bike scene got more conscious of Trond and had him already in their mind among the world’s best riders. More and more companies got aware of Trond’s talent and meanwhile most of his sponsors for 2006 are fixed.
Trond has just signed with Specialized bikes. Trond is stoked: “Specialized was the first brand that came in my mind when I thought of a new bike and they got bikes that I always wanted to ride. I love the P3 for street and dirt riding and the SX trail is awesome for the slopestyles, but also for a freeride-enduro trip. I used to ride DH races and I would love to do more big mountain riding, the Demo 8 is perfect for that.”
His sponsors are not only well known, but when image and quality meet, those brands are on the top. Besides Specialized, Trond is supported by Marzocchi, Oakley, Fizik, Giro, Magura, Sixsixone and DaKine.
Trond is spending this spring in Munich, but he’ll be travelling lots around central Europe and North America to go to events, photo- and film shootings. In March, he was shooting in Switzerland for the European Freeride movie "Evermore" (www.evermore.ch).
Kevin Franks (Specialized Global Marketing) about their new gun:
"We are proud that we gained Trond for Specialized. He stands for progressive freeride in Europe. We are looking forward to his first appearance at SeaOtter in California. “
To get more info on Trond, just check out: www.rasoulution.com
Specialized Factory Racing Team ride Pace in 2006
13 March 2006
Pace Cycles are pleased to announce that the Specialized Factory Team have chosen to ride the latest Pace RC39XC mtb model fork through the 2006 season
Team G Cross Honda Set For Another Strong Season
13 March 2006
All looks set for another stellar year of racing for the successful Honda Racing MTB team Following the recent signing with 23 Degrees Sports Management
Roam UK Premier in Taunton
7 March 2006
South West Mountain bikers are invited to the premiere for the film Roam, the follow up movie to the super successful The Collective, at the Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton on Monday April 17th at 2pm.
So that's two amazing Mountain bike films on a big screen with a proper sound system for £5!!
The bar will be open and there will be free prize draws including Collective goodies and products supplied by Ralph Colman Cycles.
Tickets are on sale now from the Brewhouse Box Office (01823) 283244.
www.thecollectivefilm.com
www.thebrewhouse.net
Justin Leov Signs With Yeti/Fox Racing Factory Team
7 March 2006
New Zealand's 21 year old top ten world cup downhill rider Justin Leov will be racing for the new look Yeti/Fox Racing Factory Team in the 2006 season
Gamut USA inks Irish ripper Ben Reid
7 March 2006
Gamut USA is proud to announce the signing of Irish rider Ben Reid, one of the fastest young riders in mountain biking.
A regular contender in the UCI World Cup series, Ben is looking toward a breakout 2006 season. Many have seen Ben in Alex Rankin's 'Earthed' video series pinning it throughout the greater UK and Europe.
"I am very excited for 2006 and looking forward to riding Gamut," said Ben "The guides are light, well designed, and will suit my needs for the upcoming season."
Gamut USA joins industry notables Ironhorse, Mavic, Fox , Shimano and fiber optic outfit In Touch in supporting Ben in his 2006 endeavors. Ben will also be directly supported by the Scotland-based Out of Control Imports.
"Ben is a great addition to the Gamut USA team and we look forward to watching his career evolve," said Mateo Graziosi, Gamut USA co-founder. "He has years of great riding in front of him and Gamut is proud to be in his corner."
Reid is the latest addition to Gamut's growing team of up-and-coming riders. Gamut will continue to support the riding pursuits of young talent throughout the world like Ben Reid.
www.gamutusa.com
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