Adelaide and Eagle Park will be hosting the nations best riders for the 2011 MTBA Championships. It'll be a whole festival of championships from downhill, cross country long and short course and even trials. Pack up the car, fly the coup and head for the eagle. More information will be available at www.eaglechamps.com

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The Karapoti Classic was established in 1986 and is the longest running mountain bike event in the Southern Hemisphere. It's a tough race over 50km's with river crossings, granny gear climbs and sections of the track known as "The Rock Garden", "Devil's Staircase", and "Big Ring Boulevard". For more details check out www.karapoti.co.nz

Adelaide and Eagle Park will be hosting the nations best riders for the 2011 MTBA Championships. It'll be a whole festival of championships from downhill, cross country long and short course and even trials. Pack up the car, fly the coup and head for the eagle. More information will be available at www.eaglechamps.com

Reviewed by Brian Mullin http://www.gramslightbikes.com/ I have been using the GORE Bike Wear Countdown AS jacket through this winter, and it has been a highly functional unit, with excellent wind stoppage and comfort, high breathability, water resistant, and has some great features, such as detachable sleeves and full front zipper, a tall collar and long [...]

Adelaide and Eagle Park will be hosting the nations best riders for the 2011 MTBA Championships. It'll be a whole festival of championships from downhill, cross country long and short course and even trials. Pack up the car, fly the coup and head for the eagle. More information will be available at www.eaglechamps.com

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Show founder Don Walker and his fiance Lesley Schommer have been in Austin since Tuesday and say the city is buzzing with NAHBS talk. Excited? We are! There is still (just) time to register online for NAHBS to save money and get in the fast line at the entrance. ________________________________________ NAHBS Welcomes sponsors: Shimano and New Belgium Brewing We [...]

February 23, 2011 Director’s Note The eleventh season of high school mountain biking is upon us. The opening races will start on a historic day with two races at two different venues for the NorCal League this Sunday. The SoCal League, now entering its third season, will have it’s [...]

Iditarod Trail Invitational is first of three bike races this year to raise global environmental awareness JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (February 24, 2011) – Three rides. Three bikes. 7,000 miles. That’s the simple essence of veteran adventure racer and endurance cyclist Jay Petervary’s 2011 No Idle Tour. This year, Petervary will compete in three of the toughest [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Vancouver, BC – February 24th, 2011 Pinkbike.com, the world’s most highly trafficked online MTB news and media source, joins forces with iconic mountain bike photographer Sterling Lorence. Lorence will work as senior photographer for Pinkbike. Growing up on Vancouver’s North Shore, the breathtaking scenery, unique light and atmosphere quickly inspired him to [...]

Adelaide and Eagle Park will be hosting the nations best riders for the 2011 MTBA Championships. It'll be a whole festival of championships from downhill, cross country long and short course and even trials. Pack up the car, fly the coup and head for the eagle. More information will be available at www.eaglechamps.com

Scott Sports Named Official Bike of the USAC Nationals in Sun Valley and Presenter of Ride Sun Valley Bike Festival Sun Valley, ID, February 23rd, 2011 — SCOTT Sports announced today their partnership with the USAC Nationals held in Sun Valley, Idaho July 11-17th 2011. The partnership names Scott Bicycles the Official Bike of the [...]

MONTEREY, Calif. (Feb. 22, 2011) – James Oberstar, the Minnesota Congressman who successfully worked for 30 years to dramatically increase federal support for bicycling, will be a key panelist at the 2011 Bicycle Leadership Conference. “Anybody who has ever heard Mr. Oberstar speak will realize what an honor it is to have him at the [...]

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Often times we focus on the subject of advocates and their trails. Every once in awhile we mention the land managers, but rarely do we (the Trail Care Crew) get to talk about the industry. This past weekend we had the opportunity to work closely with an industry partner who is working towards a positive [...]

Feb 19, 2011 Even with the threat of a huge winter storm coming our way we still went about our business laying out another Super D course in Fontana, California for round 4 of the Southridge USA Winter Series presented by Shimano. Last year Eric Carter stepped up to design the Super D courses, which were [...]

Adelaide and Eagle Park will be hosting the nations best riders for the 2011 MTBA Championships. It'll be a whole festival of championships from downhill, cross country long and short course and even trials. Pack up the car, fly the coup and head for the eagle. More information will be available at www.eaglechamps.com

Alban Lakata begins his season in Cyprus Marathon World Champion Alban Lakata begins his season with a ninth place finish in Cyprus. “I intentionally didn’t go hard. It’s the first chance in competition I have to measure my progress, it gives me a chance to see where I stand against the competition,” The Austrian sad following [...]

NICA Spring Racing to Commence in Three Leagues High School Mountain Bike Racing starts Sunday BERKELEY, Calif.—The National Interscholastic Cycling Association’s 2011 spring race season starts this February 27th in northern California, with southern California and Washington leagues following shortly after on March 6th, and April 3rd, respectively. NICA’s Executive Director, Matt Fritzinger, said, “With over 1200 [...]

The Spring 2011Collection is in and going fast! The Sheila Moon Spring 2011 Collection is now available online! Come check out our latest drool worthy spring designs and get them while they are hot before its too late! Our spring colection is in high demand this year with our new jersey patterns. [...]

Win a MisfitPsycles Dissent 29er $10 Donation to SORBA Middle-TN  gets you a chance to WIN a MisfitPsycles Dissent AL 29 SS Bike. All proceeds go to Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association of Middle TN to promote new mountain bike trails and existing trial maintenance. MisfitPsycles Dissent AL 29 SS Bike ticket drawing has [...]

The Return to Killer 3 Mountain Bike Race – Manchester State Forest – Sumter, SC March 13, 2011 After an absence of more than a decade , The Trek Bicycle Store of  Mt. Pleasant / Piggly Wiggly Cycling Team is pleased to announce The Return to Killer 3 Mountain Bike Race presented by The Trek Bicycle [...]

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Reviewed by Brian Mullin http://www.gramslightbikes.com/ I have really enjoyed my several months of test time on the Pacenti Neo-Moto 650B 2.3 tires, as they have good acceleration, cornering and traction, and excellent braking. The tire was designed by Mr. 650B himself, Kirk Pacenti, who in addition to being a strong advocate of the 650B attributes, [...]

If you can ride a bike, you can ride the Cruise. Don't worry if you are a Rookie Racer who has never participated in an organised cycling event before - this is especially for you! There is heaps of variety for every type of bike rider too - from the highly seasoned Competitive Racers to the regular Weekend Warriors. You pick the distance that will provide you with your personal challenge and we'll put on a pumping event centre with a family-friendly atmosphere and plenty of things to do for the kids! More information at www.rockytrailentertainment.com (http://www.rockytrailentertainment.com)

2011 Mountains To Beach – 27 February - 4 March From the roof of Australia to the surf…….. From the 2010 event……. I would like to say a really big thank you all of the team for an amazing week. This was an unprecedented experience for myself and team-mate and we are still reeling with the things we have done with our bikes! To everyone at Wild Horizons thanks for an unbelievable week of mountain biking. It was by far the best week of cycling I have ever had, you guys ran a slick show. Once again you put on a magic show for all involved. A line to express my sincerest thanks for what has been the best ride of my life! Thanks again for everything -  an amazing experience Thanks again for a fantastic experience and providing such a well run event! I have to say I was so impressed by the whole event. Everything from coordination, communication, course, scenery, people …made for a week I will not forget. I can’t wait to do another event with you guys. …….To the 2011 event Imagine a week of mountain biking, a week of racing, a classic tour that will take you from the highest mountains in Australia, across snowgum fringed plains, looping lakeside trails under lights, dropping down to rainforest lined creeks and out to finish with your wheels in the sand and surf. Snaking singletrack, ‘wind thru the helmet’ downhills challenging uphills and some of the most varied scenery you could want. Join us for the third Mountains To Beach and come on a journey where you’l ride some 380km from Thredbo in the Snowy Mountains of NSW to Narooma on the South Coast of NSW. The majority of the riding will be in race stages that will test the full range of mountain biking skills - uphill, downhill, cross country, marathon, riding under lights. Whilst timed race stages will range in length up to 100km, there will also be a number of non timed, non race cruising stages along the way. Check www.wildhorizons.com.au for details on prices and packages. Entries Open 1 October!!

Adelaide and Eagle Park will be hosting the nations best riders for the 2011 MTBA Championships. It'll be a whole festival of championships from downhill, cross country long and short course and even trials. Pack up the car, fly the coup and head for the eagle. More information will be available at www.eaglechamps.com

Host Housing is now open – Click here for details Ladies Day – Free entry for all Women and girls – Read more here Dealer Days at Sea Otter – Registration is free here Campsites are still available. Discounted lodging available for Sea Otter participants! 4-day event schedule Festival passes and Sea [...]

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ScottWeek at Dealer Camp Sun Valley, ID, February 17th, 2011 — SCOTT Sports confirmed today their plans for ScottWeek at Dealer Camp, a preview of the 2012 line for Scott Dealers hosted at Deer Valley Resort in Utah.  ScottWeek at Dealer Camp will include the National Sales Meeting for account managers July [...]

Rick Spittler Selected as NICA President Accomplished social entrepreneur has excellent track record Contact: Paul Skilbeck paul@nationalmtb.org 415.516.1444 BERKELEY, Calif.—The National Interscholastic Cycling Association is pleased to announce its new president, Rick Spittler, who was elected to the office at a January board meeting. A social entrepreneur for the past 35 years, [...]

Pinkbike welcomes Ian Hylands as Photo Editor Vancouver, BC – Pinkbike.com, the world’s most highly trafficked online MTB news and media source, has hired renowned bike photographer Ian Hylands as photo editor. Coming to Pinkbike fresh off a season as team photographer for Trek World Racing, Ian shot all TWR North American [...]

Reviewed by Brian Mullin http://www.gramslightbikes.com/ Bar Mitts are neoprene hand covers for cold weather riding, that attach to your handlebars, and provide enough protection and warmth, that a lighter glove can be worn. I was intrigued by the Bar Mitts idea, since it reminded me of my Kayak Pogies, which allowed you to have direct [...]

Danny MacAskill spills the beans in a series of how to videos Munich, February 16th, 2011 – If you are one of the millions and millions of people who are glued to their screen whenever Danny works his magic and have been wondering “how on earth does he do it”, we’ve got [...]

We Are Family is back with a second installment Barcelona, Spain – The perfect Valentine’s gift comes from Andreu Lacondeguy this year. Together with the crew from Black Media, Andreu shot We Are Family 2 – watch the insanely sick first webisode here as of right now: www.wearefamilyfilms.com The fact that no [...]

NoTubes Announces Women’s Elite Team Big Flats, NY – NoTubes is proud to announce the creation of their new Women’s Elite Mountain Bike Team. The team was created to support female racers as well as to continue advocating women’s participation in mountain biking. In its inaugural year, the team will consist of [...]

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