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Avid Elixir CR preview

Published Jul 2, 2008 at 11:59
I’ve been using various Juicy’s on all my bikes for a few years now and have developed a very close bond with them. They are simple, low maintenance, reliable and super easy to bleed and in my opinion were perfect – but I guess not perfect enough for the tireless designers and engineers at Avid. I was pleasantly surprised to see Avid launch a totally new brake at the Sea Otter Classic this year – the Elixir R.
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The Camp of Champions at Diablo Freeride Park

Published Jun 27, 2008 at 8:03
News Source: Shawn Orecchio
The Camp of Champions Mountain Bike Camp based in Whistler, Canada is stoked to announce that we’re coming to the Diablo Freeride Park this summer! All the great coaching insanity, and good times that have made COC the go-to bike camp in Whistler; will also be offered at Diablo Freeride Park this August.
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Athertons and e.thirteen Sweep The World Championship Elite Downhill

Published Jun 24, 2008 at 13:07
News Source: e.thirteen
From the first round of practice on the World Championship course in Val di Sole, Italy, it was clear that both Rachel and Gee Atherton were in top form and poised to wrap themselves with elite rainbow strips for the first time in both of their careers.
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Special World Championship Burgtec Pedals

Published Jun 20, 2008 at 4:40
News Source: Burgtec
Everyone knows that this weekend is one of the biggest events in the Mountain Bike Calendar. So for our riders we want to make sure they look as tricked out as possible thats why we have created Patriot camo and Ausie camo.
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Diablo Freeride Park Primed For Team Classic Race

Published Jun 13, 2008 at 10:48
News Source: Shawn Orecchio
This upcoming weekend Diablo Freeride Park will play host to the inaugural Diablo Team Classic event pitting the east coast’s top teams head-to-head in a progressive 4-rider downhill race format. Amateur and pro teams from up-and-down the east coast are making the trek to Diablo Freeride Park to stake claim to the first ever Team Classic title.
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Jared Graves returns to Gold, Sam Holds Onto Leaders Jersey In Fort William

Published Jun 11, 2008 at 15:25
News Source: e.thirteen
Fort William was full of surprises this past weekend – one of which was the lack of rain and mud on course! Despite a rainy forecast, the Scottish highlands were bone dry for the finals at the third stop of the UCI World Cup in Fort William, Scotland.
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The Mountain Biking season at Whiteface is closer than you think

Published Jun 11, 2008 at 6:44
News Source: Downhill Mike
Managed by High Peaks Cyclery in Lake Placid, Whiteface season begins in two weeks. June 20 is the date, mark your calendars!
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Diablo Freeride Park Offers ‘Be Our Guest’

Published Jun 6, 2008 at 7:17
News Source: Shawn Orecchio
Diablo Freeride Park and Mountain Creek Resort have partnered to offer an incredible weekend riding getaway opportunity available the whole month of June! The crew at Diablo is inviting you to spend a weekend riding some of the most rewarding trails on the planet and while you’re at it, stay overnight in luxury for free!
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The Atherton Family Pulls A Hat Trick in Andorra

Published Jun 4, 2008 at 14:16
e.thirteen racers Dan, Gee and Rachel Atherton have accomplished a feat that no other family in the mountain bike racing scene can claim: three World Cup gold medals at the second stop of the UCI World Cup series! The Atherton's led the charge in a weekend in which e.thirteen chain retention systems helped riders claim the gold in every contested gravity event.
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Angel fire jr. ex worlds qualifier

Published May 29, 2008 at 8:05
News Source: Gene Hamilton
It is great to see the junior classes in mountain bike racing growing by leaps and bounds and to meet such a great group of kids. At the highest level of junior downhill racing, the Junior Expert class the fields are bigger than ever in the history of the sport! At the second and final Us Team World Championship Qualifier in Angel Fire New Mexico 43 of the fastest junior downhill racers in the country gathered to battle it out and see who will represent the US at the Worlds (along with first qualifier winner Kevin Aiello).
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e.thirteen Athletes Sweep the US Open

Published May 28, 2008 at 13:50
If you were looking for e.thirteen athletes at the US Open last weekend, chances are that you'd see them huddled around the podium area. Both men's and women's pro downhill podiums were filled with e.thirteen riders, as the chain retention system performed flawlessly on its home soil.
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US Open and BNQT Announce Exclusive Media Partnership

Published May 23, 2008 at 4:39
News Source: Doug Smith
Action sports destination site BNQT.com is proud to announce their role as exclusive web media outlet for the 2008 US Open of Mountain Biking. The event, which takes place this weekend, will feature some of the world's best MTB athletes vying for over $50,000 is cash and prizes.
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World Top Gravity Racers confirmed for US Open

Published May 22, 2008 at 6:59
News Source: Doug Smith
With days to go before the start of the 2008 US Open of Mountain Biking, event organizers are excited to welcome the world of gravity racing to the 6th annual event. As registration continues to grow to near-record numbers, racers are strongly encouraged to pre-register online by May 21st at 5:00pm EST.
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e.thirteen Staccato 8 is coming

Published May 22, 2008 at 5:22
e.thirteen is up to something. I was just on their site and saw this thing about "Staccato 8". I have no idea what it's all about, but if you're lucky enough to attend the US open this weekend, go check it out!
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Diablo Freeride Park Gears up for 2008 Diablo Domination Series

Published May 15, 2008 at 7:25
News Source: Doug Smith
Diablo Freeride Park, Americas Premier Mountain Bike Park, is excited to welcome racers from near and far to ROUND 1 of the 2008 Diablo Domination Series on May 17th-18th. The first race in the series has traditionally played host to a number of top racers who use this weekend for training and as an opportunity to enjoy the entire trail network that Diablo has to offer. The first Domination race will premier the use of Freelap timing systems installed on the race course for personal timing use during practice sessions.
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