The new optional pro-line for psychosis is about ready to go. 16ft off the road and 38ft from lip to landing, this new fast line is sure to be spectacular for the elite few that got the gnads. See you all in a few weeks.

Come on down to Bow Cycle this Canada Day Long weekend for HUGE door crasher specials! We have 3 days of crazy specials for all you that are headed out riding or sticking to the city this long weekend. Either way you NEED to stop by and see what's going on.

Best known worldwide for its never-ending steeps and thigh-deep powder in the winter, Fernie Alpine Resort is kicking off its summer season for adrenaline junkies and adventure seekers on Canada Day (July 1, 2005). Summer chair operations run daily from 10:00am ‘til 5:00pm with two chairs for double the fun on weekends. Get your season pass dirt grind’in cheap for just $149.00 during the Early Bird Sale at Fernie Alpine Resort or online before July 1 and be entered to win a Devinci Remix One full-suspension mountain bike valued at $2,200.

Well here we are ladies and gentleman….your latest update on the movings and shakings in the world of Freeride Entertainment…
The first half of this year has literally flown by….and what a wet one it has been…
After the pineapple express winter, mother nature slammed us with more moisture than a piece of Dunkin Hines double chocolate cake….
Fear not though, “nothing gonna hold us down” as it is has been business as usual…

Congratulations to Matt Haskins from Kamloops, BC, our Sun Peaks ‘Ride in Style’ winner for this upcoming weekend at VPS-Fest!!

Go to your local magazine rack and pick up a copy of the July / 05 issue of Mountain Bike. Go directly to page 40 after a brief stop to see Shawn Denny (yes, a trials rider) fill up the entire "July" introduction page (page 5).
Once you found yourself on page 40 you'll see the first images from the most recent Drop In - International tour of New Zealand to grace any North American magazine.

The “Anvil” is intended for dirt jump and street use. It features a new set of tubes developed for this frame by Dedacciai. The tubes are an Aluminum Alloy 7003 with square and rectangular stays. The dropouts are replaceable and adjustable. They allow to lengthen the distance from the rear hub to the bottom bracket from 404mm (16.0”) to 430mm(17.0”), this for optimal single speed setup.

After much consultation and deliberation with the MD of Clearwater, Town of Rocky Mountain House and the Alberta Bicycle Association we regret to inform you that Return of the Fury III Revenge of Double Baseline which was scheduled for July 1, 2 & 3 will be postponed to July 8, 9 & 10.

Bearclaw Edges the Competition in Massive Freeride Event in Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria

SAALBACH HINTERGLEMM, AUSTRIA (June 22, 2005) – Race Face team rider and freeride legend, Darren Berrecloth pulled out all the stops at the Adidas Slopestyle this year, walking away with a first place finish and a check for 4,000 Euros after thrilling the crowd by launching One-Footers, 360s, No Foot Can Cans and his trademark Superman Seat Grabs.

Well this past weekend saw the flat land boys from Calgary Cycle hop on a plane with their mistresses all boxed up and the destination was none other then Whistler Blackcomb's Bike Park. You could hear the excitement in Cam's voice on my answering machine:"Guy, I know you want to ride. So grab your crap, throw your best lady in the 4Runner and get the heck to Whistler. We've got 3 days to ride and that's what we're coming to do!!!!" Well what's a guy to do?? I tell you exactly what I had to do...

Two months ago, we put out the call to cross country riders with chain grease and fork oil in their blood, the unsung heroes of the singletrack to submit an application to represent Race Face in the 2005 TransRockies with all expenses paid.

Summer arrives at Mount Washington Alpine Resort this weekend and to celebrate opening day, the resort is offering Two For One Adventure Rides Saturday, June 25th and Sunday, June 26th. Bring a friend and enjoy savings with such activities as lift-accessed riding in the Mountain Bike Park, scenic chairlift rides, mini golf, disc golf, bungee trampoline bouncing and guided horseback trail rides.

This Saturday, June 25th, is “Toonie Day” at Sun Peaks Resort where all guests can ride the Sunburst Chairlift for only two dollars and marks the opening of the 2005 Summer mountain biking, hiking and sightseeing season. All proceeds go to the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops and the Sun Peaks Health Association.

The riding season is in full swing now and what better way to fuel the stoke then to sit down after a tough day on the trails with a new DVD!!! Earthed 2 is on the shelves and waiting to be sent out for you to enjoy. Halfway to Nowhere is also instock now from the makers of Rise. With summer hloidays on the horizon too, you're gonna want to be the coolest looking kid in a new Bicycle Rockers T/shirt as well.

Hemlock Valley Resort, a regional destination for outdoor recreation, is pleased to announce the first-ever, women’s freeride invitational. On September 1st-3rd, this slopestyle competition will offer the top women in North America a chance to showcase their skills in front of a panel of celebrities and a large audience. Expect to see riders such as Barb Haley, Darcy Turenne, Hannah Steffans, and Katrina Strand throwing down at this premiere event.

It’s been a long time in the making but 2005 will see the culmination of a lot of hard work by a lot of dedicated people. The KBRA (Kamloops Bike Riding Association) and the City of Kamloops have united in a joint effort to bring The Ranch to a reality.

Panorama Mountain Village, B.C. — Extensive trail work and exciting developments in the Panorama Bike Park promise a season of great riding.

Panorama Mountain Village has committed significant resources to bike park operations for the 2005 season. A dedicated crew has been employed to design and build trails, maintain existing features, and to provide safety patrol services through the summer.

The Calgary BMX Racetrack is a GO! A few of us have been racing the Thursday evening races for the past couple of weeks, and WOW what fun! The Calgary BMX club has been gracious enough to allow Mtn bikers to race on there track providing there is enough of us to make up our own seperate Mtn bike class. So hopefully we'll see you out at the Track on Thursday nights!

Temecula, Ca- June 20th, 2005: It has been almost two years since Chris Kovarik has competed on the National circuit, and the Deer Valley NORBA in Park City, Utah was the place that marked his return. The buzz was out on the fact that Chris would be competing in both Downhill and Dual Slalom disciplines, and you could see the excitement in the crowd’s faces and the concern in his competitor’s eyes. In Dual Slalom, Kovarik qualified in the number two spot, and after a long, drawn out duel in the dust and rabid sun, Chris found a home on the podium in the number 4 spot.

All you Islanders better get ready to rip it up this weekend as Mount Washington fires up the lifts for another exciting season of mountain biking on June 25th. The trail crew has been working hard to get all of the trails in prime riding condition. 2004 saw some major construction on the mountain, with the inspiration of pro freerider Darren Berrecloth the crew designed and build two wall rides, the beginnings of a skills area and 3 brand new trails.

Well we'll skip our racers here and introduce you to one of our Freeride Team members:Isaac Jenkins. Isaac has the skills to race, but we're giving him the reigns to just ride this year. He just built up his new Devinci Ollie and is looking forward to "sending it" at a mountain near you all summer!

Summer is now here and the Sunburst Chairlift is ready to start spinning you to good times on the slopes, with the opening of the Mountain Bike Park and the Alpine Hiking Trails this Saturday! There is no better way to get summer rolling than by taking part in ‘Toonie Day’. That’s right – Mountain Bikers and Hikers can ride the Sunburst Chairlift for only two bucks this Saturday June 25th, with all the proceeds going to the local Health Association and the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.

Introducing a Low-Impact Way to Experience Lift-Accessed Mountain Biking

For those who prefer to keep both wheels on the ground, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens a new beginner area on Saturday, June 18 under the Magic Chair at the base of Blackcomb Mountain. The Magic Bike Park features two wide-flowing trails that provide a low-impact introduction to downhill mountain biking, enabling families and beginners to play with ease on the lower flank of Blackcomb.

New Mexico Mountain Resort Teams with Outdoor Life Network for National Broadcast Coverage of International Bike Competition

ANGEL FIRE, New Mexico (June 7, 2005) – Angel Fire Resort, the only U.S. location chosen to host the 2005 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, announced today they have partnered with the Outdoor Life Network (OLN) to develop and co-promote a one-hour television special on the international bike race that will be held July 9-10. The race is one of the most prestigious and extreme competitions on the world’s mountain biking calendar and is expected to draw over 300 world-class riders and 10,000 spectators to the resort town, 22 miles outside of Taos, New Mexico. Outdoor Life Network is an official partner of the Tour de France road cycling race and will now produce and air the 2005 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup television special in August.

SORCE mountain bike club (Surrey Off-Road Cycling Enthusiasts Society) is proud to present their fourth annual Surrey Bike Fest. This festival is the only one of its kind in the South Fraser Region and is part of BC Bike Month and Surrey's Peninsula Days Event Series. All ages welcome – it’s Saturday, June 25th, from 11 am-3 pm at the South Surrey Bike Park – 24th Ave. & 148th St., beside Softball City. All proceeds benefit SORCE trail work and their Sprockid Youth Cycling Program.

Mountain bikers are stoked, learning that Mount Washington Alpine Resort will open its lift-accessed Mountain Bike Park as well as the rest of the summer activities on June 25th. Due to a low snow pack and warm temperatures thru April and May, the park is opening almost three weeks early this year.

For the folks in Calgary, Alberta, here is a unique opportunity to ride with one of the best downhill racers on the circuit today. Treaded Biking is teaming up with Mad March Racing to offer two 1-day camps right here in Calgary! Ride with DH and Freeride Pro, Shaums March (possible surprise guest coach as well). The catch? We need to know who's interested! Be ready for Psychosis...

The snow line has receded and the slopes of Sun Peaks are now showing the green colors of summer. When you cast your eye up the Sunburst lift line you might see some bears, you might see the beginnings of some alpine flowers, but it is impossible to miss the sight of the trail building that is going on right now. Route 66 is getting a face lift, which is turning this almost abandoned run into one of the fastest, biggest trails in the bike park.

That's right, you can check out VPSFest.com for all the information on this year's hugely popular events. Don't miss out, register now!!

July 2nd-Sun Peaks Resort

Aug.13th-Blue Mountain Resort

Aug.20th-Mount Washington

WHISTLER, BC, June 16, 2005 – Two leaders in the historical evolution of mountain biking in Whistler are collaborating to further encourage the growth of youth development in the sport. STORMBC and Whistler Blackcomb have announced a partnership to incorporate STORMBC’s programs into the Whistler Mountain Bike Park program lineup.

“We are really excited about this season,” says Chris Colbeck, founder and head coach of STORMBC. “Running programs with the Whistler Mountain Bike Park will enable us to provide youth with access to the best downhill mountain biking terrain and skill development programs in North America.”

That's right, pack your bike in the car/truck, grab your stinky gear and head to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Oh and bring an extra set of pads if you've never been there before!!

Ride on opening day Fri June 17th for just $5 bucks. Buy a pass on opening weekend (Fri – Sun) for just $99.

What are you still doing at your computer, there's riding to be had.

Only have two days off a week? Gas too expensive to make it to Whistler? Are you itching for some lift accessed vert? Have we got the cure for you. Panorama is working hard to bring you high quality lift accessed mountain biking. The trail crew consists of 5 experienced trail builders from all over the country bringing a wealth of knowledge to the mountain. We've started off the season building a new intermediate trail connecting to a 2km long jump trail featuring a multitude of hits for all riders.

Here are Press Releases that were sent to us by Todd Seplavy of Iron Horse Bicycle Co, LLC and Michael Zellmann of SRAM Corporation.

Cadence Coffee and CloakOfCarrot photography are at it again for another great season of riding: Getting shots of great non-pro riders ripping the best trails from Alberta and BC.

This weekend's rip was at Golden BC - conditions were wet - but that did not slow us down... Well - not some of us!

• Nigel Quarless
• 24 Bicycles
• 243racing DH hardtail
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Well it's been a while since I've posted about fresh products features. Well summer is here, which means time great riding and more new goodies – Enjoy!

Hemlock Resort was the site of the SISU BC Cup XC season kick-off. Just over 120 XC racers came out to start the season with a bang. A 4x event in the afternoon brougth out a good crowd of rippers gunning it. Unfortunately the DH had been cancelled do to mechanical issues. Full XC results are available at myresults.com

Unfortunately the results of the 4x are yet to be released, but the likes of Geoff Gulevich, Kyle Guay, and the only female rider Danika Schroeter were all in attendance.

Here are a few picks to satisfy your appetite:

Thanks to RedBull for putting up our Psychosis race site today. Check it out at www.psychosis.ca. Animation, Video and those goodies are comming later this week.
Also a reminder that there are now less then 80 spots left for our race next month, so sign up NOW!!!!

There is no doubt that the four-minute course in Schladming, Austria, after only two years of World Cup racing, has already earned a reputation as an all-time classic.

The Grasslands Conservation Council of British Columbia is pleased to announce the 2005 Healthy Grasslands Symposium: Mountain Biking in BC's Grasslands. This year's event will be held on June 17, 2005 at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC.

Grasslands boast an appealing climate, beautiful scenery, easy accessibility and world class recreation opportunities. As an increasing
number of people recreate on BC's grasslands, the pressure on these sensitive ecosystems increases. This year's Symposium will bring together members of the mountain biking community and other interest groups to enable a common understanding of grasslands-based mountain biking, grassland stewardship, and the future of sustainable grasslands recreation in British Columbia.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and ride with Red Bull Rampage competitors and film stars Joe Schwartz and Mike Kinrade. These camps include 10 hours of instruction and riding, lift tickets, and club membership. The camps are geared towards intermediate level riders aged 12-18 years looking to take their downhill riding to the next level.

Carter, the reigning 4-Cross World Champion, and Yeti Factory rider Rich Houseman, will teach the techniques they’ve used to win numerous races and titles throughout the years. The clinics take place on the actual racecourses riders will be racing the weekend of the event.

The clinics cover practice strategies, race strategies, qualifying, starts, line choice, passing/blocking, speed jumping, braking and shifting. And after a day of riding with the pros, the day wraps up with a BBQ for all participants at the raceclinic.com tent.

Wow this has been a true test of everyone's patience, but the goods are now here and that's what matters!! Drop In #3 is unreal!!!! I've had the pleasure of watching these Dirt Bags travel around the Island and up the coast of B.C. and I still can't believe they've been to VEGAS too. Well now you can all see their antics and riding in action too. There is some great bonus footage too, but you need to find it......that's right, we've got an Easter Egg Hunt for all you that purchase Drop IN Season #3.

Downhill and 4X WC # 2 Willingen, Germany June 3-5

The Santa Cruz Syndicate team resumed travel after the US Open. Nathan Rennie, Henry O’Donnell and Mathieu Dupelle arrived in Frankfurt on May 31st, Nathan’s 24th birthday. To say he had an adventure on his birthday is fair, although not what he had in mind. Stuck in a hotel in the middle of the red light district seemed entertaining at first, but after being asked for spare change from a homeless guy crapping on the sidewalk, the night went downhill from there. Let’s just say the guys are lucky to be alive.

After a long winter the dirt has thawed and construction begun on Park City Utah's first city sanctioned dirt jumps. After a year of planning headed by, Park City Parks and Recreation Department's Ken Fisher ground was broken on to 2+ acre site.

Panorama Mountain Village, B.C. — Local mountain bikers are expected to head the field in the Mad Trapper BC Cup at Panorama Mountain Village on June 25 and 26.

The Panorama leg of the six race series will feature riders from all over Western Canada, with over two hundred expected to compete in Downhill, Cross-Country and Four-Cross events.

Kyle Strait gets new 2006 Bombshell Revolution Rims. Bombshell will offer the new polished rims for the 2006 season after receiving many request from you the rider. So here you go let us know what you would like to see as far as color, lets put it to a vote. Where you the rider choose your bling for the 2006 season. The Revolution rims are available now in Black and they’re tuff as nails. Make sure you log on to our website, and vote for the color of wheels you would like to buy. Your vote matters and Bombshell wants your input on which color wheels to make for the 2006 season. Your choices are Chrome/Polished, Blue, Red, and XTR Silver.

Cadence Coffee and CloakOfCarrot photography are at it again for another great season of riding: Getting shots of great non-pro riders ripping the best trails from Alberta and BC.

This year we start with a road trip to Fernie, Neslon, Rossland.....

Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens additional 2,200 vertical feet June 11. Riders rejoice, the Garbanzo Zone will open two weeks early on weekends beginning this Saturday, June 11. Incredible weekend rider numbers in the Bike Park has contributed to the decision to open the Zone early, launching an additional 2,200 vertical feet of terrain in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park.

After years of hard work, dedication and diligence, West Coast Style - Freeride Fundamentals is finally finished. This DVD is packed with visual and auditory tips on all the fundamentals of how to ride your bike, freeride style. Not only is there a complete lesson package to take away, you get to see some of the pros in action including Shaums March and Ryan Leech. If you missed the World Movie Premiere, the DVD will be out later this month. Watch for a full review on West Coast Style 1, covering beginner and intermediate skills.

After many long years of waiting, an expanded range of WTB products will be available through Canadian retailers. The new partnership between WTB and Trident Performance Sports Inc will ensure that WTB’s high quality products are always available. WTB is well known for their innovative saddles, tires, rims, grips and other accessories.

"Athletes have nowhere to race"

The Ontario Cup Downhill Mountain Bike event has been cancelled on the July long weekend. Due to circumstances relating to a claim and insurance concerns, Blue Mountain Resorts has notified the Ontario Cycling Association and Sirbikealot Racing and Promotions (the Downhill Race event organizer) that the event scheduled for July 2nd and 3rd will not happen.

Diablo Freeride Mountain Bike Park in Vernon New Jersey hosted the US Open of Mountain Biking downhill race on Memorial weekend May 29-30th. Syndicate racers, Nathan Rennie and Henry O'Donnell flew out to the event to grab their share of the $20,000 purse, which was put up by Diablo Freeride Mountain Bike Park. Rennie scooped up $2,500.00 with a second place finish behind Sam Hill.

(June 8, 2005 – Montreal, Quebec) For The People Productions brings you to last summer's Rye Airfield Big Wheels contest! Our lead editor, Evan Shuster, has put together a visually stunning edit of all the pros, and bros, who ripped New Hampshire.

Well we at Sponsorhouse.com and the guys at Pinkbike.com would like to introduce you to Gary Lucia. He's an average guy that likes to ride and race his bikes. Gary has found sponsorship success through us and we wanted to showcase him in a Bro-file. Enjoy...

25TH – 31ST JULY 2005


From the land of the ice and snow, the midnight sun where the hot springs blow…. comes Scandinavia’s largest freeride mountain bike event, Åre Mountain Mayhem. In this neck of the woods, it is not just long legged blondes, absolute vodka and fantastic alpine scenery. The last week of July is gearing up for a massive 7 days of gravity-fed trail riding on the best biking destination in the Nordics.

A couple of year’s back I was working in the bike biz and met a guy named Gord, he had recently moved to Vancouver from the East Coast and he had brought his own business with him. He was making safety gear for mountain bikers and I was really impressed by the quality and materials being used. Over the years I have gotten to know Gord and I can attest to the fact that he loves his riding. He’s been a great addition to the scene here on the West coast and it’s hard to miss his army green Beastgear shuttle wagon. If you see him make a point of saying ‘hey’, he’s very personable and he loves what he is doing – riding a bike and running a successful operation of providing quality gear for the riders of the world. Gord’s company Beastgear is making a range of quality safety gear and soft goods.

Portland, Maine – June 1, 2005 – Last weekend, the e.thirteen components factory support crew traveled Diablo Freeride Park in scenic northern New Jersey to provide technical support for their athletes for the annual US OPEN. The US OPEN, offering a pro purse of over $20,000, attracted athletes from all over the world and phenomenal competition.

Nine To Five will be premiering at the Longhorn Saloon in Whistler B.C on June 10th. Doors opening at 8pm and showing starts at 9pm.
With Dj A.K spinning one of Whistlers popular Djs' and we're giving away a whole bunch of great prizes, like a brand new 2005 Sin bike frame from Mountain Cycle and so much more!

Last weekend, when the weather was still blue skies and 22+ degrees, Ride Guide moved through Alberta hitting up places like Canmore, Canada Olympic Park and Calgary South. What impressed me the most was the talent available to show off some of the best riding places in the Province. Watch for the Alberta episode, third week in June on Global TV...

This past Memorial Day weekend I decided migrate south to beautiful Southern California and get my riding fix. I meet up with a good mate of mine, Jeff, which I hadn’t seen in a while.

Hey we've finally got our new Idun clothing instock and ready to go!!! A few new colors have been added to your favorite graphics for this round. Check them all out here:

Bicycle Rockers is proud to announce PinkBike as our first online retailer. Keep checking back for new products and maybe even a few exclusives. We’ll try and keep PinkBikers updated with BR team news, Trickin’ video news and an article here and there. Thanks for the support PinkBike!

A couple of weeks ago, Calgary Cycle received Canada's first shipment of Scott bicycles - these are some of the sleekest, lightest, and highest performance bikes ever seen. They've been building up these beauties as fast as possible so as to get them out on the trails. Check them out!

Sunday, June 5, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Lonsdale Ave (11th - 12th Street) North Vancouver, BC

This is the final event of the North Shore Credit Union World Mountain Bike Festival and we wanted to invite everyone down to Lonsdale on Sunday to check out some unbelievable riding displays from some of the top Trials and BMX riders in the country.

Sunday saw us with a smaller group for Cross Country and a well deserved later start. Sunday’s group of Matty D, Chuck, Mical and Myself all fired on our spandex and hit the trails. I was aboard my new Rocky Mountain ETSX-50 and Mical had her new Trek Top Fuel 110. So we had two new bikes and once again fresh trails.The current trail network is fast middle chain ring intermediate/advanced cruisers. You can link trails for hours for a great work out.

CHROMAG is a relatively new bike company based in Whistler B.C. Their products are designed by riders not only for mechanical function and aesthetics, but also designed for the proper physical contact between bike and rider.

I really hate getting a flat on the trail. I know some of you freaks of nature can change a flat in something stupid like 6 minutes, but it takes me 30 at least, 45 if I’m pissed off. I cheaped out on tires and tubes again so now I’m walking. I REALLY REALLY hate walking. I still have the 1 good ankle so only half of the walk was painfull and unpleasant. I think the trail was called : “Seven K up , after the 5th switch back, on the left hand side, about 25 feet past the big stump!”, or something like that.