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Marla Streb's Costa Rica Riding Camp

Last editted Feb 14, 2009 at 3:52
How about a mountain bike skills camp in Costa Rica with Marla Streb? The very pregnant Luna X-Racer and her team of Pro riders have been plugging away with their machetes in the jungle, building trails and stunts.
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Lezyne Announces Sponsored Teams For 2009

Last editted Feb 12, 2009 at 14:34
News Source: Lezyne
Lezyne has signed on as a sponsor of the new Maxxis-Rocky Mountain Bicycles race team, along with the Rocky Mountain Bicycles freeride and endurance teams; agreements were also reached with the Kelly Benefit Strategies Pro Cycling Team and the Touchstone Climbing Elite Women’s Cycling Team.
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Sabrina Jonnier Signs with Dean Optics for 2009!

Last editted Feb 4, 2009 at 6:13
News Source: Dylan Dean
Dean Optics is proud to announce the addition of Team Maxxis rider Sabrina Jonnier to its mountain bike team! Sabrina will represent Dean Optics for the 2009 season on the UCI World Cup circuit, World Championships, & select international events. Having won multiple World Championship & World Cup titles, not to mention countless race victories, Sabrina encompasses the drive and character that’s exemplifies the qualities of Dean Optics athletes.
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Giant’s World Cup contenders look to build on successful 2008 seasons

Last editted Jan 29, 2009 at 3:10
News Source: Andrew Juskaitis
Giant is pleased to announce the return of international cross-country stars Adam Craig and Oli Beckingsale to its Global Mountain Bike Team. Both aim to follow stellar 2008 seasons, which included appearances at the Beijing Olympics, with more breakthrough results in mountain biking’s most important events. Joining Craig and Beckingsale, from the United States and Great Britain respectively, on Giant’s Global team is veteran Australian downhill racer Jared Rando.
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Former Planet Bike Employees launch Portland Design Works

Last editted Jan 20, 2009 at 10:02
Industry veterans Erik Olson and Dan Powell have launched Portland Design Works (PDW), a new brand of urban bicycle accessories with a focus on simple, beautiful design. The first two categories of product, grips and inflation, will begin shipping in mid-February and can be viewed on the new PDW website, www.ridepdw.com. Cargo racks, tools, mini-pumps and fenders will be available by late spring.
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XPREZO / Impact Designs / NOVATEC Racing Team

Last editted Jan 19, 2009 at 8:02
News Source: Jean-Philippe Simard
It is with great pleasure that we announce today the creation of a new DH race team in Canada. The XPREZO / Impact Designs / NOVATEC Racing Team originated from the mind of Patrick Bisson (Team Manager) and Jean-Philippe Simard (Team Manager & Team Mechanic). The main reason behind this project was to help some of Quebec best DH athletes to develop themselves in order to achieve their goals and participate/perform at 2010 UCI World Championships that will be held here in Mont-Ste-Anne, where all eyes will be turned towards Canadian & mainly Quebec own athletes.
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Nathan Rennie and Mitch Delfs riding Morewood

Last editted Jan 6, 2009 at 3:31
News Source: Gravity Group
Gravity Group is pleased to announce their partnership with Morewood Bikes as bicycle supplier and co-title sponsor along with Kenda Tires for their World Cup Team. TEAM KENDA MOREWOOD will be represented by two of the most famous names in downhill racing: Nathan Rennie (AUS) and Mitchell Delfs (AUS).
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Reach and stack based sizing for mountain bikes

Last editted Dec 18, 2008 at 2:39
News Source: Transition Bikes
In a joint effort between Turner and Transition bikes, a new standard for mountain bike frame sizing has been introduced. This new standard is based around reach and stack measurements, and is intended to clarify bike fit across bike models and brands.
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Sam Hill to race on SRAM, RockShox, Avid & Truvativ components

Last editted Dec 15, 2008 at 12:59
News Source: Eric Schutt
After much anticipation, the dynamic duo of Sam Hill and Brendan Fairclough recently announced their new ride with Specialized. While this will be a new frame partner, the two time World Cup DH Champion Sam Hill chose to remain on SRAM. Both Hill and Fairclough will compete on SRAM drivetrain, RockShox suspension forks and rear shocks and Avid brakes. New starting in 2009, the team will also ride Truvativ cranksets. The agreement is for the next three years
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Race for Tara 2 at Sand Hill Ranch Bike Park

Last editted Oct 22, 2008 at 3:18
On November 8th Sand Hill Ranch Bike Park will be hosting the second annual benefit race for Tara called appropriately enough the “Race for Tara 2”. Sand Hill is currently trying to gather volunteers to perform maintenance of the track before this event. They need some help fixing up the berms, jumps and mowing down the weeds. Park maintenance days will be October 18/19 and 25/26.
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Suzuki 24 Hours of Moab: The Galactic Championships

Last editted Oct 3, 2008 at 11:54
News Source: Granny Gear
The 2008 mountain bike endurance season reaches its climax October 11-12 with the final of the Suzuki 24 Hour National Point Series, the Galactic Championships, held at the legendary venue of Moab, Utah. Race organizer Laird Knight found this title fitting partly because of the frequent UFO sightings at Behind the Rocks near Moab; the massive turnout for the event; the fact that the event is longer established and the field stronger than any other 24-hour mountain bike race this year - including those that call themselves world championships; and because it has drawn the strongest riders on the 24 Hour circuit.
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Diablo Freeride Park To Host Domination Series Finals

Last editted Sep 30, 2008 at 12:44
News Source: Shawn Orecchio
On October 5th, Diablo Freeride Park will play host to the final round of the 2008 Domination Race Series. Offering over $50,000 in cash and prizes, the 5-event Domination Series has been a racing haven for top east coast competitors.
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Thomas Vanderham is ready to announce his new ride

Last editted Sep 24, 2008 at 18:13
News Source: Evil
Vanderham, from North Vancouver, British Columbia, is recognized internationally as one of the most influential riders in the world. His trademark riding style has been well documented in cycling’s most notable movies and magazines. Best known for his exploits in the big mountain genre of riding, Thomas has honed his skills in all areas of mountain biking, ranging from World Cup downhills to slopestyle competitions. Along with his riding resume, Thomas brings many years of industry experience in product development, marketing, and design to the Evil team.
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Whiteface fall Classic on September 20

Last editted Sep 16, 2008 at 9:57
News Source: Downhill Mike
The Whiteface Fall Classic Cross Country Mountain Bike Race, presented by High Peaks Cyclery, hits the trails of Whiteface Mountain on September 20 at noon. The Fall Classic has four divisions broken down by age and gender: beginner, sport, expert and pro. It is a challenging race featuring a lower mountain layout with a climb of 650 feet as well as fast, fun downhill sections.
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Minnaar’s The Main Man

Last editted Sep 15, 2008 at 13:05
News Source: Eric Schutt
The racing in Schladming marked the final World Cup for 2008. The weekend results determined the overall series Champions.
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