And they’re back. Australia’s only 24 Hour Road Race, The Ballarat 24 Hour, has been rescheduled to the 29th January 2011. So if you love to ride it long time and can go it alone then this event is for you. With time trial rules eg: no drafting, I’m betting that the witching hours will get mighty lonely... Held on a 18km closed road course around Ballarat in country Victoria you can enter solo or in a team of up to 6.  Check out www.700cproductions.com for entry details.

TEAM JAMIS ANNOUNCES 2011 ROSTER. NEW ADDITIONS TO THE JAMIS FAMILY. Team Jamis is excited to announce it’s coming out of the blocks in 2011 firing on all cylinders. The team just signed Ben Sonntag to join the Jamis family. Sonntag will make his Team Jamis debut at the TransAndes mountain bike stage [...]

Event organizers say the USA Cycling Nevada State DH Championship is shaping up bigger than any race they have put on yet! Downhill Mike was stoked to say “Sponsors have been showing a tremendous amount of support, and we are expecting this event to be more like a mini Interbike Outdoor Demo, but with competitive [...]

Specialized partners up with the FMB World Tour Munich, January 25th, 2011 – With preparations for the 2011 Freeride Mountain Bike (FMB) World Tour in full swing, Specialized is joining the circle of official partners of the upcoming season’s World Tour. Securing the support of this giant in the bicycle [...]

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Today, Canadian women’s mountain biking label Loeka Clothing, launched the first clothing recycling program for the industry. Customers are being encouraged to return their once–‐loved Loeka items to the company or participating dealers to be recycled or donated, in exchange for gift vouchers. Established in 2005 , Loeka Clothing has been at the forefront of [...]

NAHBS Newsletter 2011#07 2011 Show: Austin, Texas, Feb. 25-27 Introduction to NAHBS NAHBS showcases the talents of individuals around the world whose art form is the bicycle. It aims to be a meeting point for both frame builders and consumers looking for handmade custom bicycles, for the sharing of ideas, and the promotion [...]

Reviewed by Brian Mullin http://www.gramslightbikes.com/ The Race Face SIXC 3/4 Riser handlebars are pretty sweet carbon bars, that are light, strong, and have an optimal width and decent rise. I tested the SIXC cranks recently, and these bars have the same toughness, subdued graphics and colors, and they certainly mean business. The All Mountain SIXC bars [...]

Key Specs: with 120mm fork, BB height is 12.4 inches, Head angle is 69 degrees chainstay is 16.8 inches weight is 2050 grams or 4.52 lbs price for the frame is $600 Description: This is not your typical 29er hardtail. Most 29er  hardtails  in this price range are steel, comfortable frames that can be matched with a short travel suspension or [...]

Filmmaker Michael John Evans sets out to visually portray “the zone” which one enters when their craft is honed. Sean Walling, owner of Soulcraft, builds top notch custom steel bicycle frames. This short film documents Sean’s fabrication methods: a well choreographed dance of experience and muscle memory producing a seemingly effortless ode to process. From [...]

Roaring Mouse Cycles is the highest rated bike shop in San Francisco with over 89 five star reviews on YELP and 25 4.84 out of 5 stars on MTBR.com, has relocated after ten years in the Inner Sunset to the Presidio of San Francisco. In the 1920s, the Presidio’s Crissy Field was an airfield. Propeller [...]

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Blue Ridge Adventures opens Online Registration for 2011 Season Pisgah Forest, NC—Online registration for the Southeast’s triple crown of endurance mountain biking events is now officially open. Blue Ridge Adventures’ two longstanding one-day endurance races—the 63-mile Off Road Assault on Mount Mitchell and the end-of-season Swank 65—are slated for July 24th and November 6th, respectively. But [...]

Martin Soderstrom joins Specialized Freeride Team for 2011 Munich, January 21st, 2011 – Over the past few years, Martin Soderstrom has doubtlessly become one of the top freeride mountain bikers in the world. In the last 2 years alone, Martin has won 11 events and placed 5th overall at the 2010 FMB [...]

Trips for Kids to Host 13th Annual “Brews, Bikes and Bucks” Meet the Mountain Bike Pioneers Bash Mountain bike legends and Marin County community members join forces to raise funds for youth cycling programs at annual raffle event San Rafael, Calif. – Trips for Kids’ annual “Brews, Bikes and Bucks” party will be held [...]

Reviewed by Brian Mullin http://www.gramslightbikes.com/ The Light & Motion Vis 360 and Vis 180 commuter lights are pretty amazing, since they are self contained system’s, which are light, easy to use, with great mounting system’s, are reasonably priced and have some innovative features, the foremost being the safety oriented side visibility. The Vis 180 is [...]

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Rounding off the WA endurance season is 12 hours of goodness on the trails at Langford Park Jarrahdale, a 45 minute drive from Perth city. More information at www.wa12hour.com.au (http://www.wa12hour.com.au)

Wannaride North vs South Race 2 Race 1 of the Wannaride North vs South Race series was a cracker at Appin! The event was dominated by the teams from the South, winning 21 out of 27 podium spots.  Race 2 proves to be even better with Wannaride moving the ever popular 4th Annual Spring Fat Tyre Festival to the new and improved track at Awaba up near Newcastle.  The extremely fast and flowing singletrack of Awaba is perfectly suited to all riders and will be an amazing host venue for 8 1/4 hours of cross country excitement.  Come on out and join us on Sunday, November 28th for a day of racing, music, food, and fun.  As with previous events a free pre-race coffee is on offer, as well as a cold beer after your last lap.  Over $20,000 of prizes is up for grabs, but the main prize on offer to each rider is the amazing track and the social laid back atmosphere of all Wannaride events.  Come on North, time to make a comeback and show your stuff.  Come on all you Southern brothers and sisters, time to put the nail in the coffin.  Hope to see you there!!!  Click here for more details > www.wannaride.com.au

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Rocky Trail MTB CrownThe Hill is alive!Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra (ACT)19-21 November 2010 3-Day Mountain Bike FestivalProudly supporting Pedal4Pierce Rocky Trail has just announced their Rocky Trail MTB Crown for 19-21 November 2010 at Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra (ACT). The 3-Day Mountain Bike Festival invites riders and racers to the mountain bike mecca of Stromlo, featuring Round four of their Rocky Trail MTB Grand Prix on the Saturday as well as a warm-up Twilight Race on Friday evening and Pedal4Pierce charity and fun rides and races on Sunday. Participants can collect points at every race and ride over the entire weekend and help answer the question: “Who's the King of the Hill?” (they're looking for Queen, Duke, Duchess, Prince and Princess too). Program Friday:       Twilight Warm Up Race Saturday:  Rocky Trail MTB Grand Prix Round 4 with GP8 and GP4 hours racesSunday:     Pedal4Pierce Charity Ride, Guided social rides to explore Stromlo, Cross-Country sprint time trial, Dual Slalom fun runs Pedal4Pierce Charity RideThe Sunday will start with the Pedal4Pierce Charity Fun Ride around a short course that has been set out by Christopher, the 11-year old boy behind the Pedal4Pierce idea. Pierce will open the ride and then Christopher will lead hopefully a sea of mountain bike riders around the 4km trail, which he calls “Pierce’s Track”. After the Pedal4Pierce Charity Fun Ride everyone’s invite to explore Stromlo Forest Park on guided social rides, which will be offered for FREE. Fun and action for the whole family!So if you are a racer, bring the family and kids and they can explore Stromlo with us while you race around the hill, taking part in additional races and fun rides by Rocky Trail, including Dual Slalom Fun Runs and a XC Short Course Time Trial. Pedal4Pierce will offer fundraising opportunities, including sausage sizzles and raffle auctions. Funds raised by Pedal4Pierce support The Children's Hospital at Westmead and the ACT Muscular Dystrophy Association. There will also be kids activities to keep them busy all day long! More information about the Rocky Trail MTB Crown and Pedal4Pierce:http://www.rockytrailentertainment.com/events/MTBCrown-overview.html

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Rocky Trail MTB CrownThe Hill is alive!Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra (ACT)19-21 November 2010 3-Day Mountain Bike FestivalProudly supporting Pedal4Pierce Rocky Trail has just announced their Rocky Trail MTB Crown for 19-21 November 2010 at Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra (ACT). The 3-Day Mountain Bike Festival invites riders and racers to the mountain bike mecca of Stromlo, featuring Round four of their Rocky Trail MTB Grand Prix on the Saturday as well as a warm-up Twilight Race on Friday evening and Pedal4Pierce charity and fun rides and races on Sunday. Participants can collect points at every race and ride over the entire weekend and help answer the question: “Who's the King of the Hill?” (they're looking for Queen, Duke, Duchess, Prince and Princess too). Program Friday:       Twilight Warm Up Race Saturday:  Rocky Trail MTB Grand Prix Round 4 with GP8 and GP4 hours racesSunday:     Pedal4Pierce Charity Ride, Guided social rides to explore Stromlo, Cross-Country sprint time trial, Dual Slalom fun runs Pedal4Pierce Charity RideThe Sunday will start with the Pedal4Pierce Charity Fun Ride around a short course that has been set out by Christopher, the 11-year old boy behind the Pedal4Pierce idea. Pierce will open the ride and then Christopher will lead hopefully a sea of mountain bike riders around the 4km trail, which he calls “Pierce’s Track”. After the Pedal4Pierce Charity Fun Ride everyone’s invite to explore Stromlo Forest Park on guided social rides, which will be offered for FREE. Fun and action for the whole family!So if you are a racer, bring the family and kids and they can explore Stromlo with us while you race around the hill, taking part in additional races and fun rides by Rocky Trail, including Dual Slalom Fun Runs and a XC Short Course Time Trial. Pedal4Pierce will offer fundraising opportunities, including sausage sizzles and raffle auctions. Funds raised by Pedal4Pierce support The Children's Hospital at Westmead and the ACT Muscular Dystrophy Association. There will also be kids activities to keep them busy all day long! More information about the Rocky Trail MTB Crown and Pedal4Pierce:http://www.rockytrailentertainment.com/events/MTBCrown-overview.html

Contact CFEprPlus if you’d like to buy a shirt or hoodie or just contribute to support the cause! Tyler is a huge Lego fan, hence the Lego “Turkey” on the design… Go to the bottom of this email to see the shirts! Click on them to read Tyler’s story on Caring Bridge… Source: Le Tour de Tryptophan/I [...]

Save the date: On April 2nd and 3rd, 2011 the Vienna Air King will rock Vienna’s city center Vienna, November 18th, 2010 – While the days are getting darker and many bikes are collecting dust in various cellars, Vienna is already preparing for the opening event of the FMB World Tour and [...]

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CYCLEFEST 2010 ANOTHER HIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL MOUNTAIN BIKERS NorCal League Generates $75,000 at CycleFest Fundraiser BERKELEY, Calif.—The NorCal High School Cycling League raised $75,000 at its seventh annual CycleFest fundraiser, held at the Mill Valley Community Center, November 6. Once again the dinner sold out. Vanessa Hauswald, executive director of the [...]

CHROMES YALTA & BRIGADIER EQUIP THE URBAN TRAVELER FOR THE OPEN ROAD Newly Released Tarpaulin Haul Bags Round Out Chromes Growing Line of City- Proofed Carry-alls San Francisco, Calif. (November 17, 2010) – Chrome, the worlds leading manufacturer of bike messenger bags and urban cycling footwear and apparel, announces their new offering of Tarpaulin haul bags. As [...]

Polar Bottle® Debuts Online Store Featuring shipping discounts and holiday gift ideas Boulder, CO—Product Architects, Inc., maker of the Polar Bottle®, has launched an online store on its website to provide a direct sales outlet for its water bottles. The company is celebrating the store’s grand opening by offering free ground shipping in the U.S. on orders [...]

YouTube Star Danny MacAskill’s new Film ‘Way Back Home’ Now Live! November 17 th 2010 – The wait is finally over! The new project that follows Danny MacAskill’s Inspired Bicycles YouTube hit is now live. In his new production, Danny turns his incredible riding style of trial bike, mountain bike and BMX-street from the urban streets [...]

Just a quick update about Kirt’s recent trip to Ray’s indoor “re-grand opening” party at the Cleveland location. He flew east with Academy rider Austin Aldrich and they said “we could barely walk at the end of the weekend because we couldn’t stop riding, it was so much fun”.  The pros [...]

“Pick Me” Program Lets Shops Lobby for Trip to DealerCamp™ Lifeboat Events will share retailer requests with their top suppliers Laguna Niguel, CA–Lifeboat Events, the promoter of DealerCamp™, has announced a new program called “Pick Me for DealerCamp,” which enables bicycle retailers to request a subsidy to attend the event in 2011. An innovative bicycle [...]