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Stiga Madness

Nov 28, 2000 - by :: from DV8

Stiga Madness. The idea came from Visa Malinen, the
current Finnish #1 downhill biker, and some friends a few years
ago. These guys modified a standard Stiga sled (which is meant for
children "7 and up") and started jumping it at local hills. They
knew they had something special when, according to legend, Visa
landed a 360 with an early version of one of these consisting of
only the stock sled with a motocross handlebar taped onto the steering
wheel! The poor sled apparently didn't fare too well, but that didn't
slow them down.

[Read more]

More action from MPFilms

Nov 27, 2000 - by :: from Radek

Mike Kinrade has put up some more clips from Hidden
Pleasures. Check out the Cemetary Gap, and a few others. If you
havn't seen the film yet, order
your copy here. You'll love it.

Video Clips
Cemetary Gap clip
MPFilms clip 1
MPFilms clip 2

If you ride it, they will come!

Nov 24, 2000 - by :: from Coyote

The number of mountain bikers around Calgary who
believe that the winter of 2000/2001 will never come is ever increasing.
Maybe it is to compensate for the lousy Summer of 1999, where weather
was such that it snowed during the Canmore World Cup held in July,
but the summer of 2000 just won't quit. Sure those of you reading
in the deep US South may think we never leave our igloos, but anyone
up here knows how dry it's been all summer and fall, and while the
temperature drops to below freezing, the mountains are still in
prime biking conditions. So much so, that many two-plankers and
knuckle draggers are getting desperate to see more of the white
stuff.

[Read more]

Bike Expo

Nov 21, 2000 - by :: from Maureen Henderson

THE BIKE EXPO EXPLODES
FROM
THE COORS LIGHT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SPORTS SHOW!!
VANCOUVER FEBRUARY 16 - 18, 2001
CALGARY MARCH 30 - APRIL 1, 2001

Looking for a great way to kick off the season? Look no further!
Western Canada's ultimate cycling event is coming to Vancouver and
Calgary. In response to the consumer demand and the phenomenal growth
of the biking industry, national event management is launching the
bike expo. For all of you biking enthusiasts, this event will feature
the industry's leading manufacturers, retailers, clubs, and bike
competitions. [more]

Calling on all night riders.

Nov 21, 2000 - by :: from Coyote

In light of the ongoing amazing conditions in K-Country
and the fact that Thursday weather calls for sunny and a high of
13, we are planning a night ride on the Chief Hector Trail this
Thursday (the 23rd). The Chief shares most of the same climb as
PrairieView but is a bit shorter. The downhill is steep and technical
(trees, roots and rocks) and is suitable for intermediate and advanced
riders.

[Read more]

Winter Rides

Nov 17, 2000 - by :: from mental

After countless phone calls on Saturday night, it didn't look good.
Steve and I were the only ones committed to riding. I managed to
get a couple maybes, some weren't home, and some said outright no!
I heard all the excuses, "too much snow", "too cold", "my bike needs
work"
Sunday morning started out.........

[read
more]

A journey back in time

Nov 14, 2000 - by :: from Mike Blarowski

Last Saturday, November 11th, Radek and I attended the private
showing of Bow Cycle's Classic Collection. This grand opening attracted
somewhere between two to three hundred bike fanatics, industry people
and media.

In it's 5th year of existence, this awesome show conveys Brian
Sibthorpe's love and passion for bicycling. Brian, the owner
and operator of Bow Cycle and Sports in Calgary has been collecting
antique bicycles for well over 15 years.

[Read more]

What to do when it's snowing

Nov 10, 2000 - by :: from Mike Blarowski

I know this is a biking website. But just like me, many of you
are ski and/or snowboard bums. For those of you living in Alberta/BC
area here is what's happening at the mountain resorts.

Lake Louise is officially open with 3 out of 11 lifts running.

Sunshine Village and Fortress mountain will open on November 17th
with Banff Mt Norquay and Fernie following on December 1.
Expected opening date for both Nakiska and Kimberley is December
8.

For the latest Banff/Lake Louise snow report visit http://www.skibanfflakelouise.com/html/skiing/snowreport.html.
Check out the webcams
for Sunshine and Lake Louise.

You have to see this film!

Nov 9, 2000 - by :: from Radek

Here is a clip from the boys that starred, filmed and produced,
Hidden Pleasure. This is one of the better films of the year. Shot
on location in the Kootneays. Mostly the Nelson area, this film
embodies the love to ride. Unlike the "plastic" feel of
some of the Kranked and NWD films, Hidden Pleasures really brings
it home. Every time I watch this tape I get the feeling of what
it is like to rip it up with my buds and instantly I crave the feel
of my grips and the wind in my face. I can only attribute the difference
of this film to the fact that it is filmed and produced by the riders.

If I ever make a film I would want it to convey the same essence
and atmosphere that I see in Hidden Pleasures.

Not shown in this clip, Hidden Pleasures has THE BADEST
huck I have ever seen on film. Yes, that's taking into account
Benders 60 footer in NWD. "Mike Kinrade, you're f*ckin'
CRAZY!" On my copy of the tape the cemetery gap is completely
worn out from watching it over and over again.

Check out the clip
and order
your copy online from Pinkbike.

Looking for that dream job?

Nov 8, 2000 - by :: from Mike Blarowski

Come to the Dark Side - An invitation to Work for Gravity Assisted
Mountain Biking in Bolivia, South America.

The bulk of our work is guiding one day downhill mountain bike
tours and unfortunately this means that we have to head out into
the hills for.

Day after Day after Day of 40 mile + downhill mountain bike rides
(over 11,000ft of descent every time) [more]

The season's never over...

Nov 6, 2000 - by :: from Coyote

The end of daylight saving time and the arrival of November has sure
put a damper on most people's riding, especially up here in Calgary.
With the sun setting before supper time, most mountain bikers are
now limiting themselves to weekend rides or to urban outings. However,
thanks to an abnormally dry October, most of the trails in Kananaskis
Country are still in amazing condition, so on this November Thursday,
Blarowski and I decided to head to the hills for an evening ride -
those Vista lights ought to be used more than once a year! [more]

-10degC, ice, snow...no problem!

Nov 6, 2000 - by :: from Radek

Saturday the weather finally turned for the worse. A bunch of snow,
ice and a big drop in temperature. No worries though. Dave F, Derek,
and I decided to crack open the winter chest, and set out into the
cold Sunday morning. It looked pretty crazy at first. I had one of
the biggest wipe outs of the season just trying to load my bike on
the car. Silly ice.
We rode anyway, and as it turns out, the sun came out and we had a
great day. We freaked out a bunch of on lookers when we rode the skinny
(2-3inch) rail on the bridge in Eau Claire. Just don't fall of
this one in the winter. Just icy rocks and not very much water to
break the fall.
Check
out some of the pics.

Radical Reels - Banff Mountain Film Festival

Nov 3, 2000 - by :: from Mike Blarowski

The Banff Mountain Film Festival takes place November 3-5, 2000.
In it's 25th year of existence, the Banff Mountain Film Festival
continues to bring you the world ’s best mountain films and videos.
For more info visit http://www.banffcentre.com/cmc/fest2000/film/

The "Radical Reels" show will take palace Saturday November
4th at the Banff Springs Hotel in the Van Horne Ballroom. This presentation
will feature a collection of epic adventures from around the globe.
The following movies will be shown:

8:00 p.m. - Wicked Liquid II – 1000 Cunning Stunts - playboating
and river running
8:33 p.m. - New World Disorder - new mountain biking release
9:34 - Our Turn - surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding
10:14 p.m. - Ski Movie

You can view the detailed program at http://www.banffcentre.com/cmc/fest2000/film/detailed_program.htm

Tickets are $15 and available by calling 1-800-413-8368 or 403-762-6301.

We just bought our tickets and hope to see you all there. (Just
look for the guys and girls in PinkBike t-shirts). This is a perfect
opportunity to see that New World disorder MTB movie everyone is
raving about.

This is as sick as it gets.

Nov 3, 2000 - by :: from Radek

So I watched "New World Disorder" last night.
Wow! This film really takes the industry to new heights. Literally!
Bender and a cast of others turn it up as they launch of 60 foot
drops. This is a must for your collection.
The folks down at Bikemag.com have a clip
of the show. Head on over and check out the insanity.

"Stony Scrambler" cyclocross race

Nov 3, 2000 - by :: from Fern Jordan

Twenty-five tough and talented cyclocross racers refused to be
frightened by the advance (and inaccurate!) notices about the unfriendly
nature of our course. Their reward - a fast, fun, challenging race
on hard-packed rolling terrain (familiar to Accept the Challenge
mountain bike competitors). [full
commentary and race results]

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