2008 JAMAICAN FAT TYRE FESTIVAL

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2008 JAMAICAN FAT TYRE FESTIVAL
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flag madmon
Posted: Jan 9, 2008 at 20:17 Quote
pro riders that are attending this years 2008 Jamaican Fat Tyre Festival include..............Cam McCaul.....Kyle Ebbett.......Ian Hylands......katrina Strand.......Kathy Pruit.....Thomas Vanderham and Timo Pritzl and possibly a few more. Semi pros from the USA, Canada, England and local Carribean pros and semi-pros will fill the bus.
MORE INFO GO TO www.smorba.com
A seat on the shuttle bus for 4 days is $175.US and you also get 3 breakfasts, a meal at Blacksand Beach on the 8th, meal at Robin's Bay Hotel on the 7th, entry fees to the 2008 National Rambo Race, a gig bag and other amazing bits of entertainment that includes a registration package.

2008 Jamaican Fat Tyre Festival press release:
The St. Mary Off-Road Bicycling Association (SMORBA) is pleased to announce that the coolest mountain bike event on the planet is back! The 10th Annual Jamaica Fat Tyre Festival is set for February 5-10 in the lush, tropical mountains of St. Mary. This year’s event will feature even more of the “irie vibes” that were featured in the June 2007 issue of Decline Magazine.
The Festival is set to kick off with a welcome and registration party on the evening of February 5th at John Crow’s Tavern (the Festival HQ) located in the heart of Ocho Rios – the vibes capital of Jamaica’s beautiful North Coast.
On the first full day of the Festival riders will shuttle up to Murphy Hill, perched high above Ocho Rios. After taking in the view it will be time to let brakes overheat on the blistering descent to world reknown Dunn’s River Falls. After regrouping at John Crow’s, the crew heads out to the friendly communities of Oracabessa, Hamilton Mtn, and Jacks River. Checking out SMORBA’s trails in western St. Mary is sure to prepare riders for the after-ride relaxation and the evening’s festivities at “Conscious Corner” bar in Rio Nuevo.
February 7th will see participants going deep into rural Jamaica near Robin’s Bay, St. Mary. These amazing, technical singletracks (including the famed Carlton Pass) are the trails that led Katrina Strand to proclaim “This is the best day of my life… and it isn’t even over yet!” This epic day will culminate with a complimentary meal at Eva’s bar in Robin’s Bay.
On February 8th riders will trek to Pimento Hill in St Mary for a more relaxed day of singletrack, downhills, and waterfalls ending at Black Sand Beach where a meal of roast breadfruit and other local dishes will be prepared by local SMORBA dude, Natty Grant. In what has already become a favorite tradition of the JaFTF, local fishermen will shuttle riders from the beach to the pick up point by boat!
February 9th is a day for riders to relax and take in the fabulous surroundings of Ocho Rios. Shopping at Island Village, chilling at the beach or checking out Shaw Park Gardens, Ocho Rios has many entertaining options. SMORBA will also offer an optional afternoon excursion to White River Adventure Park for some tubing tomfoolery.
February 10th is the day for Jamaicans to show off their own local riding skills. Dubbed “A celebration of Jamaican Bicycling Culture” the Jamaica Bicycle Bash is designed to provide a unique, fun-filled atmosphere centered around all things bicycle. Highlights will include a 5 mile race looping through Oracabessa, a “Gas Done” gas cylinder carrying race, a “Big Man, Small Bicycle” race, demo’s, and many other games and contests that are sure to provide great entertainment!
Spots for this year’s Festival are limited, so if you are interested in attending, or need more information, drop us a line at smorbaja@hotmail.com and check out www.myspace.com/smorbaja
The 2008 Jamaica Fat Tyre Festival is being supported by: Jamaica Tourist Board, IRIE FM, John Crow’s Tavern, the Island Sport Trust and is sanctioned by the Jamaica Cycling Federation.
Two wheels, one love.

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madman
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flag madmon
Posted: Jan 15, 2008 at 14:38 Quote
There are a few people wanting to share rooms in Ocho Rios at Rooms Hotel where the international riders are staying.
Anyone wanting a reduced rate by sharing please contact Jon Gosse (876)975-3393 ASAP
or e-mail at smorbaja@hotmail.com


also
we still have some seats available on the smorba tour bus.
for $175.00 you get:
-a reserved seat on the bus with bike and small pack shuttled to and from all rides....total 4 days
-a registration package[gig bag]
-complimentary drinks at the registration/welcome party on the 5th[John Crow tavern]
-breakfast at "my favourite place" on the 6th, 7th, & 8th
-post ride/tour meal and beverage @ Robin's Bay Hotel on the 7th
-a rare, tropical Jamaican meal with many drinks @ Blacksand Beach post ride on the 8th
-pre-Rambo-Bash with a meal at John Crow Tavern on the 9th
-all registration fees with enterance to the National jamaican RAMBO Race featured at the Jamaican Bicycle Bash on the 10th


and unoffically as many red stripes as you can drink on the 10th after the race.
I'm buying.
Norvilles Concious Corner

anyway....with the list of talent available to hang with is a mezmorizing deal .....and for $175.
Buy an all inclusive and reserve a seat
flag madmon
Posted: Jan 24, 2008 at 17:54 Quote
I understand Hoots J, Timo Pretzl, Thomas vanderham
and the ride guide tv crew
are all added to the lineup


see you all in Jamaica


i'm outa here
cool vibes
madman
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