Sam Hill Takes Win Number 1 at World Cup # 1


May 11, 2008 - Submitted by brule
Source: 23 Degree Sports

If there was even an ounce of doubt prior to the opening round of the Nissan UCI Mountain Bike World Cup that Sam Hill could follow his stellar season of 2007 in the same dominant style, well that evaporated today in sunny Maribor in front of thousands of enthusiastic fans.

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Jump Jam at The Fix Bikes June 8, 2008


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May 11, 2008 - Submitted by fixtup
The Fix Bikes in Boulder, Colorado is stoked to announce our annual Fix Jump Jam. This year we'll be shredding our backyard jumps in Boulder on Sunday, June 8, 2008, the day after the Freeride events at the Teva Mountain Games.

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Commencal Furious, meet Colton King


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May 10, 2008 - Submitted by brule
The Commencal Furious is Cedric Gracia's answer to a slopestyle, 4X and all around pinning machine. Its development has taken place over the past few years and is now in full production and ready for all of us in the general public to get our greasy paws on it. We here at Pinkbike.com wanted to see just what a bike that was put together by the “Entertainer” himself was able to dish out and take, so we dug deep into our bike testers and pulled out Colton King. Colton may be the youngest rider we have on the squad, but his experience list (or should I say injury list) reads like a long time veteran's would.

Read on to learn more about the Furious and Colton as they get introduced to each other.

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Gravity keeps our Bikes rolling Smooth-Gravity Light wheelset review.


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May 9, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
A while ago FSA produced a second line of products called Gravity, which was based around Gravity fed aspects of riding.

Slopestyle, Freeride, Downhill, Dirt Jumping, and Street Riding was the application they intended these products for, and they seem to have made a big splash in a little pond.

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Pinkbike Fresh Test Product - 2008 Intense SS


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May 9, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
Intense Bikes, based out of Temecula California, had a huge success with the creation of their Socom bike in 2007. Using the reliable and amazing ride of the VPP link, these bikes hit the market like throwing a stone in water.

Well, judging by the design, and overall look of the all new Intense SS, it has the makings to be the next big splash.

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Race the Ranch downhill on May 17th and 18th


May 9, 2008 - Submitted by brule
There is an awesome new DH course built for this event which is a blast to ride. If you haven't ridden it yet - get up there and try it out.

The organizers are looking for Course Marshalls, timekeepers, and other smaller jobs. All the training you need will be provided! (and maybe a snazzy t-shirt)

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Blue Mountain Releases Statement for 2008


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May 9, 2008 - Submitted by magicaltrevor
Living in Ontario, its sometimes hard to deal with all the flat land. The downhill scene here solely relies on Blue Mountain. With the scare last year, it had us all wondering what would happen this year, and Blue finally released the low down.

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TIA - A Film By Sam Davies


May 8, 2008 - Submitted by SLDPro
The synopsis for my new DH mountain biking film - TIA.

Australia is home to many of the world's fastest, most skilled, and most successful DH mountain bike riders. Australia is widely known to have the most well-rounded group of professional riders anywhere, consisting of many different riding styles and personalities. In light of the phenomenal success these riders have had, at the highest level, over the past several years TIA: This Is Australia will take a look into what makes Australians so good at riding bikes down hills.

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Cycle Solutions O-Cup DH #1 Race Report Presented by Commencal Bikes


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May 8, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
It was a wild start to the first race of the season, rain hammered the Niagara Escarpment for 3 consecutive days, culminating in a 7hr drenching on Saturdays practice day. However it could not dampen the spirits of the riders, if anything it motivated them more. Our second ever largest turnout was welcomed by sun on Sunday morning which combined with some wind dried the course out nicely for race runs.

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Pinkbike.com Team Update - Worlds Fastest Riders


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May 8, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
Troy Lee Designs, cleverly labeled "For the Worlds Fastest Riders" has come through with some well needed protection. No, not the kind of protection your parents kid about. Were talking carbon fiber construction, moisture wicking fabric's, and shorts.

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Announcing the launch of THE SEARCH: Downhill Daytrips from Morzine/Les Gets.


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May 8, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
In association with SOLID Bikes. The Search is based in Morzine, France and offers downhill mountain bike day trips to other bike friendly resorts in the Alps. We operate to a number of regular venues but are very flexible and will visit any resort that will make a viable days trip. We hope to add more resorts to our regular list in preparation for peak season.

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NSRide up and riding


May 8, 2008 - Submitted by nsride
The riding season has started up in Vancouver and NSRide is up and riding. We are a non-profit group of volunteers that organize local and out of town rides for riders of all types - everything from lycra clad xc riders to dh riders wanting to just go fast.

Highlights for 2008 include our ever popular Tuesday night Girls Night Out rides, Thursday night co-ed rides and weekend rides everywhere from the Sunshine Coast to Whistler to Cumberland. All local rides end up at Seymour's Pub for some well deserved refreshments.

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