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T2R-Distributors are please to announce that it is now distributes Spank Industries ’ mountain biking components within Canada. Spank Industries produces an innovative range of cycling components, primarily designed for mountain bikes, which includes; rims, bars, stems, chains, pedals and grips. “Spank is an exciting brand with an awesome range of products which we are pleased to [...]

Hilride Progression Development Group (Hilride), based in Berkeley, California is excited to announce their new partnership with Specialized Bicycles. Nat and Rachael Lopes founded Hilride to realize the potential of the global mountain biking movement as a force for economic development, environmental conservation and the promotion of healthy, active communities around the world. Hilride provides professional [...]

MAGURA is excited to announce that we’ll soon be launching the ALL NEW 2012 MT Series brake lineup which includes the technologically superior MT8 featuring the first full carbon master cylinder, as well as a totally new development in all of our brake models. While tidbits of information have been afloat in the social media networks and through prior press [...]

Certification Becoming the Standard for Mountain Bike Skills Coaches March 8, 2011 Mountain Bike skills instructor certifications like BetterRide’s and IMIC’s (International Mountain Bike Instructor Certification) are helping elevate and ensure the quality of coaching in the sport. BetterRide has been training and certifying coaches to teach its standardized curriculum of core skills [...]

m Fontana Winter Series Race report – Super D only Southridge USA Winter Series Round #5 Super D race report The final Super D race of the 2011 Winter Series presented by Shimano saw the largest field of Super D racers to date! Due to popular demand the course from the previous 1.5-mile round [...]

Reviewed by Brian Mullin http://www.gramslightbikes.com/ The CamelBak Octane LR is an incredibly comfortable and trick hydration pack, which features their lumbar Antidote reservoir, which is situated at the bottom of the pack. The design places the water lower on hips and back for stability and comfort. The pack becomes part of your back, [...]

Colorado Springs, Colo.  – USA Cycling is pleased to announce the dates and locations for its 2011 American Mountain Bike Challenge (AMBC). AMBC cross country events will serve as qualifiers for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Cross Country National Championships, July 14-17 in Sun Valley, Idaho while AMBC gravity events will qualify [...]

Mountains To Beach – Surfs Up and the Sun Shines for the Final Day The tides weren’t the only thing riders had to contend with on the final day of the Mountains To Beach. Recent rains in the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla Shires saw the Ground Effect Surf Safari become a contest of wills – rider versus [...]

Alice Springs 4 Hour Night Enduro at Scout Hall, Larapinta Drive More information at: www.centralaustralianroughriders.asn.au (http://www.centralaustralianroughriders.asn.au)

The Armidale Bicycle Centre 12 Hour Enduro Sat 12th March 2011 10 am to 10 pmArmidale State Forest Get your team of 4 organised for this 12-hour mountain bike race around the cross country style 9 km track in the Armidale State Forest (The Pine Forest). Prizes will be presented to the teams in each category who have completed the most laps. If you’re really keen, put in a Solo entry (must be over 18)! Entry: $35 Male and Female, $20 U 18(Non-members of mtba will need to purchase a day license for an additional $20)Prizes will be presented in the following categories: (subject to numbers. The number of places given will depend on the number of entries) Solo Men Solo WomenMens Team of 4Female Team of 4Mixed Team of 4 (at least 1 female rider)Junior (U 18) Team of 4 Other categories (eg. Pairs) will be considered for prizes based on the number of entries. Entry is online and opens on 13th Feb. See www.nemtb.com.au for the link. For more information contact race director Peter Hosking on 0409292310 or email: pbhosking@bigpond.com This is a self-catered event. Free camping is available (and encouraged!) at the race precinct. BBQ’s and water will be there. A portaloo will be available. See the map on the nemtb website.

A two hour night race on the flat and flowing trails of Cabbage Tree in South Nowra. More information will be available at www.scum.asn.au

Bike Buller MTB Festival – 5 & 6 March 2011The Bike Buller MTB Festival brings all that is great about mountain biking to the one spectacular location for a massive weekend of riding, single track, bikes, fresh air and partying at a place that is renowned for good times. Location: Mt Buller, Victoria Website: www.bikebuller.com

Need a change from the enduro trail groundhog day? Well marathon races are your saviour and The Karri Cup is ready to dish you up a beauty. A fully supported 100km race through some of the world’s tallest trees in the Southern Forest around Northcliffe. More information at www.karricup.com.au (http://www.karricup.com.au)

Onwards and upwards. That seems to be the theme of the MTB Enduro Super Series with four races all slowly building in time up to the 24 Hour crescendo. Round 1 - A 4 hour race at Old Hidden Vale on the 6th March 2011Round 2 - A 6 hour race at Murrenbong on the 10th April 2011Round 3 - The  big one, the championship. 24 hours at Old Hidden Vale on the 14-15th May 2011Round 4 - An 8 hour race back at Old Hidden Vale on the 19th June 2011Get training now and prepare yourself for 42 hours of sweet trails. More information at www.tailwindpromotions.com.au (http://www.tailwindpromotions.com.au)

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MacFARLANE VICTORIOUS AT 2011 UNIT FARM JAM Invercargill local MTB rider Conor MacFarlane held off a hungry field of riders to successfully defend his MTB crown at the 2011 Unit Farm Jam at the bottom of New Zealand’s South Island. The contest essentially boiled down to a two-man duel between MacFarlane and his riding buddy Luke [...]

Who Makes Mountain Biking Happen in Your Town? We’re excited to announce the Kazlaw Community Mountain Biking Award! The Kazlaw Community Foundation is providing two spots at BC Bike Race 2011 for people who make mountain biking happen in their community. We’re asking you to nominate deserving riders in your community [...]

Corey Nagy Picks up First Career Win at the $200,000 Swiftwick Shootout The kickoff to the eGolf Tour began February 16th with the Swiftwick Shootout in Hilton Head, SC at Palmetto Hall Plantation. Corey Nagy of Charlotte, NC earned his share of the $200,000 purse in a playoff against Brian Harman.  Congratulations Corey! [...]

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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!!

UNIT SIGNS BIG-MOUNTAIN FREERIDER JAMES DOERFLING! Canadian big-mountain freerider James Doerfling has become the latest athlete to partner up with the world’s fastest-growing action-sports clothing brand, Unit. Doerfling, 24, has spent the past five seasons exploring the remote corners of the world hunting out mind-blowing lines and first descents for a swathe of film and editorial projects, [...]

Mountains To Beach – A Big Day Out Today saw riders leave the Snowy Mountains for a grueling 90km race stage followed by a 40km cruise into Bermagui on the NSW South Coast on the Shotz Big Day Out. The day started with a loop around the Cooma Racetrack and then riding through the Monaro Plains to [...]

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!!

New professional team on the World Cup circuit: BMC Mountainbike Racing Team ready for action Grenchen, Switzerland, March 2, 2011 – The Swiss bike manufacturer BMC has now also been involved in professional mountain bike sport since January 1. The BMC Mountainbike Racing Team has set its sights on World Cup glory with a top international line-up. [...]

Mountain Khakis® & Team MK Announce “Booty Loop” Ride March 11th (Jackson Hole, WY – March 1, 2011) Mountain Khakis®, a leading outdoor apparel brand, is teaming up with their own Team MK and 24 Hours of Booty to host an open ride on the “Booty Loop” on March 11th in Charlotte, NC. During [...]

Complete results, aerial video that is a must watch! & plenty ‘o pictures, just follow this link: http://wp.me/pwGUT-dt Source: Downhill Mike

In its third year, the Pro GRT boasts five races and will continue to provide a consistent stage of international-caliber events for the nation’s elite gravity racers. The downhill-only series will visit five states between April and June. For the third year in a row, the series will open with the NWCup [...]

GoPro Releases the Battery BacPac™ – Removable Long Runtime Battery and Charger Module for 1080p HD HERO Camera 5+ Hours of Video and Time-lapse Photo Recording Now Possible on 1080p HD HERO Camera March 2, 2011 – Half Moon Bay, Calif. – GoPro, the world’s leading wearable and gear mountable camera company, today announced the launch [...]

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!!

INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAINBIKE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION (IMIC) RELEASES 2011 INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COURSE SCHEDULE The International Mountain Bike Instructor Certification (IMIC) brings a new standardized method of teaching to the mountain bike community and is leading the way for mountain bike instruction across the U.S. and Canada. Squamish, British Columbia – As mountain biking continues to grow in popularity there [...]

Logan Binggeli’s KHS DH-300 Proto Logan Binggeli’s KHS DH-300 Proto Source:  Quinton Spaulding

Reviewed by Brian Mullin http://www.gramslightbikes.com/ The Kali Avita Carbon helmet is a stunning looking helmet, that was comfortable, durable, and full of innovative safety designs and materials. Kali and POC are some of the protection companies that are at the forefront of a new wave of helmet safety performance, and the aptly named Avita, which [...]

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!!

All Out Events Invites You to Future World-Class Mountain Bike Race Event Company Given Permission to Develop Mountain Bike Trails on 14,000 Acre Ranch San Luis Obispo, February 27, 2011 – All Out Events is excited to partner with Santa Margarita Ranch/Ancient Peaks Winery to host the July 23 & 24th Ancient Peaks Mountain Bike Classic [...]

Mountains To Beach – Off and Racing from the Roof of Australia 28 February 2011 – The first two race stages of the 2011 Mountains To Beach were run and won today. Stage 1, The Limar Mountain Run, saw 91 riders start in fine weather from the top of the Kosciuszko Chairlift to ride 12km downhill to [...]

Five Ten and Danny MacAskill – Two of the biggest names in Action Sports announce sponsorship agreement Munich, February 28th, 2011 – Action Sports shoe maker Five Ten announced the addition of the undisputed king of urban trials riding, Danny MacAskill, to their team of some of the world’s greatest [...]

The Victorian Enduro Series is back for 2011 and this year riders will be racing everywhere from the You Yangs, Mt Beauty, Bright, Bendigo, Albury, Gippsland and Beaconsfield Upper. More details will be on the Mt Beauty Mountain Bike Club's website here (http://wp.tmb.org.au/).

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!!