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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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Push Pike vs Stock Pike


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May 7, 2008 - Submitted by acadian
Since my last piece about the Push Pike, I've had the chance to ride and compare a stock Pike to the Push Pike. I took both forks and did back to back rides on the same trails using the same bike.

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Marin Bikes Repeats Sponsorship of "Ultimate Road Trip" Mountain Biking Contest


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May 7, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
Marin Bikes, manufacturer of performance bicycles, announced that Marin will be the official bicycle sponsor for the Kokanee Beer “Ultimate Road Trip” contest presented by Bike Parks BC for the second year in a row. After its successful launch in 2007, the contest has expanded to awarding two separate road trips for contest winners.

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Seasons Recut Contest Voting Begins NOW!


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May 7, 2008 - Submitted by radek
The Seasons Recut Contest is coming to an end.

Check out the over 400 recut videos that have been uploaded and vote for your favorites.

We all have been checking out the videos as they were coming in and remembering the best ones.
Tell all your friends, tell the whole bunch to vote for yours!

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Jordie Lunn's Spectacular Peanut Butter Jam -


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May 7, 2008 - Submitted by cgroves
April 26, 2008 - An amazing weekend in the Lunn's backyard! As you all know Jordie Lunn has been putting on Dirtjump Competitions in his yard for the last couple years. I have dreamed about going to his yard ever since watching the movie 'ROAM' by The Collective. This year things changed, Tyler Maine aka Brule called me one night while I was working on the jumps in Kelowna and asked me what I was doing on the 26th of April, I simply replied, "Either gaming on Call of Duty 4 or riding our local jumps". Then he told me that I'd got an invite to Jordie Lunn's competition, I just freaked, dropped my shovel and jumped up and down in excitement! This was the coolest invite ever!

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These Jumps Aren't Mine-how can I maintain them?
May 7, 2008 - Submitted by chrisspurr
Every trail builder has this problem once in a while. You don't go to your set of dirt for a week and you find someone has found your tools, ran on your jumps or even changed them.

Here's a few things people should know when riding other peoples jumps.

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Kamloops BIcycle Ranch Clean-up Date set.


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May 7, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
It seems like that time of month to get out the shovels, and rakes and go buff those trails you ride every weekend. Kamloops Bicycle Ranch needs some love, and the only cure is your working hands.

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Kenda and Tomac - Team Announcement


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May 7, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
Gravity Group, marketing agency is pleased to announce their cooperation with global tire producer – KENDA and bicycle manufacturer – TOMAC as title sponsors of the newly created KENDA TOMAC Mountain Bike Racing Team.

KENDA TOMAC is an international mountain bike downhill-fourcross team that associates 2 athletes: Filip Polc (Slovakia) and Mitch Delfs (Australia).

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The Tranny battles the Dutch


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May 6, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
So for those of you who didn't read Chuck Ibis's spew "Lopes goes to Poland with a Tranny", tranny is the hardtail prototype that Brian brought to compete in the invitational "Four Cross Night Race" held in southern Poland. And with the fastest qualifying time, Lopes and the "tranny" proved to be a winning team from the get go.

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U.S. Open of Mountain Biking Announces RedBull SharpShooters


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May 6, 2008 - Submitted by acadian
News Source: Shawn Orecchio
U.S. Open of Mountain Biking event organizers announced today that a new unique photography discipline has been added to the event roster for 2008. In addition to the donwhill and dual slalom disciplines, a RedBull Sharpshooters event will compliment the U.S. Open action simultaneously.

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MTBco says speak up about the Kelowna trail network


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May 6, 2008 - Submitted by GnarlyX
MTBco encourages local riders of all disciplines to speak up.

We have a fantastic one time chance to let our City officials and planners know how important our trails are !!!

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Pinkbike.com hits 2 million photos!


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May 6, 2008 - Submitted by kburkat
A couple of days ago we had the 2,000,000th photo uploaded at Pinkbike.com!

We would like to thank you all for making the Pinkbike.com photo gallery the largest action sports gallery in the world.

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Calgary Cycle Riding Clubs


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May 6, 2008 - Submitted by ccraceteam
Both the All Mountain Alliance and the Freeride Coalition are non-competitive recreational cycling clubs for all levels of cyclists. Membership is open to all ages and with a variety of backgrounds.

We enjoy riding together, socializing with each other, making new friends, and seeing new places. People, riding great trails and scenery are high priorities.

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John Henry Days is back once again!


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May 6, 2008 - Submitted by guerin
Are you up for it? John Henry Bikes and Jay Hoots present The Dreaded 150 at the 16th Annual John Henry Days. We need 60 expert riders prepared to test their skills on the dual stunt course and take the victory in The Dreaded 150. The course will have skinnies, a pump track, hop ups and some skill testing surprises.

If you want to be a star you'll have to sign up now.

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Leogang is proud to announce the fifth anniversary of the Out of Bounds Weekend


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May 6, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
The preparations for the Out of Bounds Weekend on June 5th-8th are already running. Since 2004, Leogang has been looking forward to having many pro riders and bike fans spend an exciting weekend full of adrenaline in the midst of the Austrian Alps. This year the 26TRIX dirt jump contest will be again the most spectacular highlight of the weekend. But also the Kona Top 2 Bottom Terminator dual slalom will take place and, of course there will be lots more going on outside of the racetrack.

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Peaty 2nd, Hill Dominates Test Event


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May 5, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
The organizers did a brilliant job putting together this test event in the heart of the Val Di Sole region in Northern Italy, and the pleasant weather this weekend helped make the event a great success. The test event was a great way to prepare for World Championships for both the racers and the organizers. The Syndicate boys were pleased with the downhill track and feel it is worthy of a championship race. "The course is great with fast parts ripping through the trees, and it has a lot of rocks and sniper roots all over, and quite a few steep parts. They've done a nice job putting the course together and the sections link up with a nice flow," said Rennie.

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Nissan Qashqai Challenge: Madrid results and 10 more riders for the next events!


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May 5, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
Andreu Lacondeguy wins Madrid! It was an amazing day at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the home of Real Madrid. Nissan's course design team built the best Qashqai course yet and the riding was absolutely through the roof!

The Nissan Qashqai Challenge Series is really coming into it's own, the courses are getting better and better, the judging panel is working very well together and the LIVE time results are quick and accurate on the venue's flat screens. With beautiful weather, a local DJ spinning smooth euro beats throughout the competition, and live local hip-hop show, it was a great day in the heart of Madrid.

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Competition for spot on the US Junior Worlds Team Heats up at Plattekill!


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May 5, 2008 - Submitted by acadian
News Source: Gene Hamilton
With the World Championships moved up this year do the Olympics the race for a spot on the US team is tight. The first qualifier took place at Plattekill this weekend and had the most stacked junior ex field I ever seen. The usual suspects from the West were there, Kevin Aiello, Graeme Pitts, Joey Schulser and Naish Ulmer (1st through 4th at Sea Otter and 1st through 3rd at NMBS 1 in Fontana has well as some East coast talent and some of Darner's RPM Yeti boys.

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Grubworks all new NWDC 3 - Endub Empire - Video Review and Premiere Details.


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May 5, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
The next addition to the North West Dirt Culture video series is being released on DVD May 16th. I recently had a chance to sit down with a beer, a bag of pop corn, and got to indulge my eyes upon this well compiled, excellently filmed video.

Here are my thoughts on it.

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Tracey Nicole Hannah Explains her Decision


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May 5, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
I have written this press release to address all of the comments and questions I have been receiving regarding my decisions for the 2008 international racing season.

I hope that this is something you will understand, and know that Mountain Bike racing is not over for me.

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Cycle Solutions Ontario Cup DH #1 Presented By Commencal Bikes Race Preview
May 5, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
Well the birds are singing, the snow has melted (finally!) and its time to get dirty! As with every O-Cup DH season we kick it off at Kelso in Milton, Ontario. This time honoured venue is close to the GTA and always has the biggest crowds. Racers are excited to see friends, compare their new bikes and best of all, see who's been training hard in the off season.

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Leave The Gate Flying - March Madness Racing


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May 4, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
Massanutten Resort is ready to host Mad March Racing for 2 days of Coaching Clinics in preparation for the first race of the Gravity East Series! “Starting the season off right and dusting off the winter cob webs” is a key element to any racer's success,” suggests World Masters Champion, Shaums March.

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Now accepting Pre Orders for Seasons DVD


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May 4, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
Pinkbike.com is now accepting Pre Order's for the newest Collective film, Seasons. So start your summer season off on the right foot and get some quality footage in the DVD player. Read more to find out about Pinkbike's special promotion.

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Banshee Wildcard - Testing, 1, 2, 3.


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May 3, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
A short while ago we told you, the Pinkbike.com viewer, that we had received one of the new Banshee Wildcard bikes to do some beating on.

Well, we have abused ourselves, bruised our bones, scarred our limbs, and thankfully enough, but to no surprise, the Wildcard is still standing tall. The Wildcard has been hiked through 4 feet of snow, pushed through 2 feet of mud, rode through the pouring rain, and is still begging for more. Here's the full review on the Banshee Wildcard and the parts that made it go.

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100 Volunteers Combat a Mountain of Garbage


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May 3, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
Sunday April 27 saw the Vedder Mountain Trails Association host the annual Vedder Mountain Trails clean up and trail maintenance day. VMTA representing the interests of Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association, Back Country Horseman of BC, Vedder Running Club, Pacific Northwest Motorcycle Association, and Chilliwack Outdoor Club on Vedder Mountain coordinated the efforts of nearly 100 recreationists to revitalize the well used and well loved trail network.

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15th Annual Hammerfest DH is a go Sunday May 4th


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May 2, 2008 - Submitted by skifreak
In it's 15th year, surviving road building, clear cuts, new courses and more, the Hammerfest Downhill returns this weekend. Come on out to try the course that has launched the likes of Shaums March, Steve Smith, Jordie Lunn and more.

Who will be this year's champion?

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MSC Bikes / Descent-Gear.com NPS Round 1


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May 2, 2008 - Submitted by superfly
MSC Bikes / Descent-Gear.com NPS Round 1, April 2008 at Ae Forest, Dumfries in Scotland.

Co-Sponsored by Monster Energy and Halfords Bike Hut.

So with the honeymoon period over and onto year two of the SPS run British Cyclings National Points Series. It was an almost unanimous decision that 2007 was a major step forward over previous years; only time will tell if Si Paton and Steve Parr are able to continue the momentum. The signs however look good, with new high profile sponsors in place, more riding time throughout the weekend and an awesome looking track in the shortest name place in the U.K: Ae.

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Laguna Beach Premiere Announced for Seasons


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May 2, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
Following a week long west coast premiere tour that has taken The Collective from Vancouver to San Diego, a Laguna Beach Show has just been announced for this Sunday May 4th.

The show will be at the Laguna South Coast Cinemas at 162 South Coast Highway, at 7:30. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door.

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Diablo Freeride Park WIDE OPEN


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May 2, 2008 - Submitted by acadian
News Source: Shawn Orecchio
This Saturday, celebrate the official kickoff of the 2008 riding season at Diablo Freeride Park! Session the latest ParkLogic trail creations, time yourself with the new Freelap timing system or simply ride some of the most popular trails in the east!

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Mark Arthur Reynolds Memorial Fund and Race Event


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May 2, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
A fund raiser is being held in conjunction with the CCCX Downhill Race Series starting this Saturday, May 3rd in honor of Mark A. Reynolds who died on Saturday, April 19, 2008.

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SDG Dirt Competition – Stage 1 - Jeremy Struik wins


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May 2, 2008 - Submitted by katinasd
Holland's first dirt competitions started last Saturday with the first event in Drachten.

Dutch's best MTB DJ/Slope Style riders were there with a few BMX riders, to have a good day together with what has become a small group of mates.

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Sundance Dirt Jumps Destroyed-Calgary


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May 2, 2008 - Submitted by cletus44
It was a sad day in Calgary as the Sundance DJ's were torn down without warning during school hours.

Just days ago, the jumps had been packed all weekend with bikers enjoying spring and now all that remains is a flattened eyesore.

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Plattekill Prepares for Jr-X Worlds Qaulifier and First Race of the Season


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May 1, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
Over 45 riders showed up mid-April from as far away as Canada to clear trails and build the courses for the first race of the season this Sunday May 4 at Plattekill Mountain in Roxbury, NY. This weekend's race will be the first in Plattekill's 7-race series for 2008 and serve as the automatic qualifier for juniors to the USAC World's Team. Top juniors from thru out the United States will challenge the steep terrain and big drops at the mountain.

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Hood River Oregon Trails Survey


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May 1, 2008 - Submitted by postcanyonloc
Please take a moment to contribute to the Master Planning of the Hood River Oregon Trail System. The Hood River County Land Managers are asking "Trail Users" of all types to take a short 12 minute survey to help them prioritize the needs of all MTB'ers that visit the Post Canyon Trail system and Middle Mtn Development.

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20 year old’s death will be in vain because of a missed permit


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May 1, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods
Tim DaSilva died in a tragic accident while building his dream; a place for children, youth and their families to enjoy exercise, companionship and the spirit of competition. His family has taken solace in the fact that his dream had become a reality and a unique amateur sports facility that anyone from across the GTA and beyond could enjoy. Unfortunately the proper permit hadn't been procured before he began building on the private land. Now the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) is forcing the family to flatten their son's dream in 49 days or the owner of the private land will face stiff penalties.

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Big Mountain Launches an African Mountain Bike Safari


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May 1, 2008 - Submitted by BigMountain
“One more,” I pleaded Johan our guide as the African sun cast its final pastel orange beams across the landscape. He looked away silently as he scanned the horizon with his senses keenly tuned. The light was on fire and it brought the earth and plants alive. I just wanted to get one more photograph. I set my camera up quickly and captured the image then we hopped on our bikes and ripped back to camp on a super-buffed elephant path.

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Trail vandalism and trail vandals.


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May 1, 2008 - Submitted by Aperturemtb
If you look out of one of the windows in my house you can see our trail. An 8 pack leading into a berm and a steep downslope which turns 180* down and into the return track which brings you back to the start. The trail as a body keeps growing, new limbs form in the form of a berm on the run in, a pump track, a short (but very technical) downhill track, and even some board walks. We built all of this within the area which we are allowed (known as the long grass!) with none of it stretching onto the actual playing field with which it is next door neighbors, and therefore no obstruction or problems are caused by it. I assumed that it would be OK, people would leave it as it is and not interfere with any of it, parents of young children can watch us fly through the air and amuse their kids without us being of any annoyance to them, this was my biggest mistake.

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RECLAIMED-Short Film
May 1, 2008 - Submitted by aaron547
RECLAIMED is a short film featuring the Launceston MTB scene. Launceston is the second biggest city in Tasmania, a small island off the bottom of Australia. The city is well known for producing amazing riders and trails despite its small population.

Filmed and edited by Aaron Denne.

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