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MTBcut vs Wyn TV: Val di Sole

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:04:00 PDT

Source: MTB Cut

With next to no DH practice today at Val di Sole, combined with no filming of 4X allowed (UCI restrictions) what else was there to do other than MTBcut vs Wyn TV Wyn Masters takes to the mic...

Video inside,

Crankworx Colorado - Slopestyle Final

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:13:00 PDT

Brandon Semenuk destroys the field again with his final run that included a back flip onto the fruit bowl, and a front flip on the final kicker.

1st - Brandon Semenuk 95.67
2nd - Granieri Yannick 88.67
3rd - Martin Soderstrom 85.33

* Cam McCaul had a bad crash doing a front flip off the fruit bowl and it is suspected that he broke his femur - more details to come.*

* Read more for top 10

Crankworx Colorado - Slopestyle Qualifying Go Pro Video

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:00:00 PDT

Source: Go Pro

Check out this video from yesterday's Slopestyle qualifying and Super D events at Crankworx Colorado that was put together by Go Pro

Video inside,

A Closer Look At Team Monster Energy - Specialized's 1 x 6 Gearing

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:05:00 PDT

Specialized has been testing their unique 1 x 6 gearing for many months now, although the Val Di Sole World Cup is the first time that it has been raced at the top level of the sport. What makes this setup truly interesting is the very special 9 tooth small cog and prototype freehub body from DT Swiss that allows it to be used.

Inside you can see photos of the works gearing and read all the details directly from the man behind the scene!

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Crankworx Colorado Day 2

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:02:00 PDT

Crankworx 2010 Winterpark Colorado Day 2 Video.

Video inside,

Follow Me Blu Ray DVDs - Just about here!

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:01:00 PDT

Just got word from the guys over at Anthill Films that on Monday the Blu Ray discs are leaving the reproducers and heading to the Pinkbike.com Headquarters. We are predicting all pre-orders will be shipped out the middle of next week, so if you are still interested in saving $5 on Follow Me Blu Ray, and being entered in the draw for the Custom Specialized Demo 8 frame place your orders now!

Read more info inside...

Crankworx Colorado Slopestyle Qualifying

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:54:00 PDT

Crankworx Colorado Slopestyle qualifying is over and the results are in. Cam Zink qualified first, followed closely by Darren Berrecloth and Greg Watts.

See inside for more photos and words...

CrankWorx Colorado Dual Slalom Video

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:21:00 PDT

Here is a quick video recapping what happened in yesterday's Dual Slalom event at CrankWorx Colorado in Winter Park.

Video inside...

Crankworx Colorado - Slopestyle Qualifying Results

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:29:00 PDT

Slope style qualifiers just ended and here are the results.

1st - Cam Zink 88
2nd - Darren Berrecloth 84.67
3rd - Greg Watts 83.67

More inside,

Val di Sole : Qualifying Video

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:26:00 PDT

Source: MTB Cut

An epic video of Qualifying today in Val di Sole!

Video inside,

Crankworx Colorado Slopestyle and Dual Slalom Gets GoPro'd!

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:54:00 PDT

Now that the Pro Dual Slalom has gone off (Memmelaar and Kintner FTW!) and the weather delay is behind us, it is time for the boys to get down to business on the burly Slopestyle track. Inside you can watch some incredible onboard GoPro footage from Cam McCaul and Andrew Taylor as they make their way down the course!

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Val Di Sole World Cup - Qualifying

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:45:00 PDT

Qualifying just ended here in Italy for the Val Di Sole World Cup. Gee Atherton (GBR) and Emmeline Ragot (FRA) took top honours.

Check out some quick shots inside from the day.

Val di Sole World Cup Qualifying Results

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:28:00 PDT

Gee Atherton and Emmeline Ragot still hot off their wins from last weeks world cup in Chamery, lead the pack after qualifying.

Full qualifying results

Sun Ringle Charger Expert Wheelset

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:05:00 PDT

Some of you who scour the internet for the latest and greatest have undoubtedly checked out the newly re-badged Sun Ringle website, which shows off the company's entire rim lineup along with a host of factory-built wheelsets. Sun Ringle has produced some new tubeless compatible rims using the licensed Stan's NoTube bead socket technology (BST). New for 2010 is the Charger wheelset, which is available in both Pro and Expert trim levels and is aimed at the all mountain and cross country market. I recently received a set of Sun Ringle Charger Experts for my cross country rig and, after tearing open the shipping box that they arrived in, got down to business.

See more inside...

Rose Bikes Team Bike Check

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:03:00 PDT

Rose sprung up in 1903 and, having been around for more than 100 years, you could call them the granddaddy of bike shops.

This year Rose has been putting down roots in the UK, and are fully committed to supporting UK riders – unless they start beating the German ones, that is! Jokes aside, check out Charlie Watts – Rose's new dirt rider – a young legend in the making, plus Katy Curd – one of the UK’s downhill superstars, who’s ready to take on the world now that she’s full time!

Interviews and videos inside,

Crankworx Colorado Dual Slalom Photos

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:57:00 PDT

Pinkbike on the scene with Ian Hylands and Justin Brantley bring the Dual Slalom from Crankworx to life with these photos from the days action

Photos and Results from every category

Kelowna hosts the upcoming 2010 Center of Gravity Festival

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:06:00 PDT

Kelowna, B.C., one again hosts the Center of Gravity Sports and Music Festival for 2010. Held on the sandy shores of Okanagan Lake, Center of Gravity combines mountain biking with other actions sports, live music, and bikini contests! Come and check out all the action and then cool off in the lake.

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Crankworx Colorado Dual Slalom - Kintner and Memmelar Bring Home The Gold

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:00:00 PDT

Crankworx Colorado Pro Dual Slalom just went off and Jill Kintner and Jason Memmelaar brought home the gold. Inside you can see the top four finishers for both male and ladies classes!

Edit: More info and interviews with the winners inside...

Val Di Sole World Cup - Day 1 Practice Photos

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:18:00 PDT

We've got photog Fraser Britton on the scene in Italy for this weekend's World Cup race. Have a look at his photos of riders tearing up the fast Val Di Sole track during the first day of practice!

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Val di Sole Day 1 Practice Videos

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Source: MTB Cut and GT Bikes

Videos from MTB Cut and GT Bikes are in from Val di Sole practice.

Videos inside,