Fresh off the press here is a quick note to get these dates in your diary for the Downhill National Points Series (NPS) in 2008..

Please note the middle three rounds will all have UCI Points!

Hey folks! With the release of the video section I threw together some walk throughs for everyone that is having troubles figuring out the new website. If you have any other things you need help with, please give me a shout.

Thanks for your time,

Jordan

If you didn't get enough of Interbike coverage from Day 1 then you're in luck, here is a bunch more. This issue of Hungry Pete's Interbike coverage includes pics of the new Intense M6 that just happens to have a proto Manitou Dorado up front, new wheels from Industry Nine, and some bikes from the boys at Kona as well as a few other surprises.

I am pretty sure that Interbike is held in the biggest room in the world. It is simply massive, atleast 7 square miles of bikes, probably bigger actually! So this year, instead of wasting my time in there, I decided to hire a bum to take my pics while I tan by the pool instead. This is what "Hungry Pete" came out with. If you don't like it then take it up with him....

We're in Las Vegas and I really can't think of anything better to do then post another Dirrrrty Dirt Demo update for all you guys and girls to read. So here is more of Day 2. Please read it because I stayed up real late to finish it!

I had my finger crossed all last night, but no luck on the Outdoor Demo getting any rain. Hmm if this were the Fraser Valley, it would have rained like 6 times by now. Since I'm here though it was time to get up and get at it-grab a snack on the way to the bus and WHOA! Holy Hell that is a HUGE ASS line up for the bus this morning. Hmmmm looks like the rest of the world showed up this morning and were in line too-just over an hour to get a ride out to the demo. Here are todays goods:

Even though we got a late start and pretty much spent the whole day looking for shade, I think we still managed to exceed expectations for Day 2 of the Dirrrrty Demo. The expectations are set quite low though so it wasn't to hard. Chris King is showing off a 1.5" headset and 150mm hub, '08 Manitou Travis, and some killer brakes from a few different people. There's a bunch more in here so read on....

Day One of the Outdoor Demo went off today at Bootleg Canyon, about 30 minutes out of Vegas. Outerbike is a great chance for retailers to ride the bikes that they will be pushing next season, and helps decide which models and brands they will bring in. Not for us though. We lazed around in the sun all day, tanning, drinking beer, and creeping on ladies. When we needed a break from that we snapped a few shots of the latest and greatest for you to check out. So check it out.

After a long, sun burnt day, i sat down in the circa 1980, but still very comfortable couch, to let Denny's mushroom swiss burger settle in, and to talk about the long, but first day in the sun shine. Las Vegas has lots of lights, lots of girls, guys, pimps, playas, bro's and friends, but for 1 week out of every year most of the main bike manufacturing companies in the world meet together under one roof to talk about there up coming products.

Well staying in the hotel has its perks-no need to get up earlier in order to be at the show on time, just roll out of bed, brush your teeth, grab your gear and walk downstairs. I think from a few groggy faces that I saw today (and they are only going to get greater in number as the week goes on) that others are loving the proximity too. Today and tomorrow are both the Outdoor demo days for the Interbike tradeshow and they take place at Bootleg Canyon, which is just a short drive from Sin City. Here's what we saw in the desert today:

One lucky young racer was chosen on September 16th this year as the winner of a brand new 2007 Brodie ClimbMax xc rig. In an effort to support the development of young talent Brodie Bicycles, in conjunction with race promoters Chico Racing, decided to dangle a carrot for the young rippers on the Ontario circuit. We cut our teeth on the race course back in the day, with some of the very first canadian licensed racers on the Grundig World Cup and Norba circuits; it’s time to get back to our roots.

Saturday, September 29, will mark the inaugural Foggy Goggle Downhill Race at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Named after the renowned Foggy Goggle Lounge, which is located at the finish line, the event promises to be a low cost, low pressure downhill bike race on the Seven Springs’ fun flowing downhill trail.

Pink Taco is in Vegas!

BEEP BEEP BEEP! What the hell is that noise? BEEP BEEP! Argh! It's like 5:12 AM and my alarm is telling me to wake up as it's time to get ready for Vegas. The Polack brothers were deep in SQL, CSS, HTML and AJAX dream land, but it was time to wake up and hit the road. Jordan and Mike rolled up and we all hit the Timmy's drive through and the trip began.

Aaron Wells wins his dream bike.

Aaron Wells from Virginia, USA recently opened his Kranked 6 DVD to find the Golden Disk.

"The thing is sooooooooo sweet!!!", said Aaron after receiving his bike. "I worked a 10 hour shift yesterday and was so excited to ride the bike that I built it up and rode it till it got too dark outside to see."

The latest news is all good news as Matti ends his 2nd day in hospital. The doctors have confirmed that there is no risk of paralysis and that a decision on whether or not to operate, will be taken on Monday.

Matti had his catheter removed, was able to sit up for a small time and eat, and with the assistance of a special walking crutch/frame, was able to walk(!) a short distance to the bathroom.

In the first study of its kind to measure the effectiveness of bicycle relief efforts in disaster situations, TANGO International today released its report on Project Tsunami, the World Bicycle Relief program that granted 24,300 bicycles to men, women and children in Sri Lanka following the tsunami of December 2004.

It's been a decade since the Full Boar Bike Store in Kamloops BC opened its doors and this year they are gonna celebrate with the Full Boar Challenge at Greenstone Mountain. On the weekend of September 29th and 30th, load up your bikes, pack your camping gear and head to Kamloops. There will be an XC race, a Hillclimb event and the FAMOUS Enduro DH. You can click HERE, to read about the 2005 Full Boar Challenge.

Mount Washington in partnership with Sleemans put on their first Dirt Jump Jam located only a bike toss under the legendary Berrecloth invitational course.

Jordi Lunn, Jay Hoots, Brendan Semenuk and a handful of local riders all kicked down to help dial in original jump lines which ended up being pelted by crazy torrential rain several times before and during the contest.

While training and filming with a friend in Helsinki yesterday, Matti Lehikoinen had an accident that resulted in breaking his back.

Matti was immediately transferred to hospital where a series of scans have confirmed 3 fractured vertabrae.

Austria's Markus Stoeckl, 33, set a new world record at the weekend for series mountain bikes on a renovated high-speed La Parva run in the Chile's Alps when he hit a speed of 210.4 km/h (130.7 mph). He shattered an eight-year-old record by an incredible 23 km/h (14 mph).

Introducing First-Ever d3o™Body Armor Technology in Downhill Mountain Biking

Spyder brings on a new mountain-based collection for Spring ’08: Freeryde. Charging into the future of protective apparel for the adrenaline-seeking set, Spyder’s innovative concept products and hyper-constructed styles will serve to revolutionize the sport with an intensity of purpose that only Spyder’s imagination can produce. Freeryde’s technical fabrication spills over into style, utility flows into design, and advanced engineering becomes sexy. The result? A line that earns technical cred out the gate, and extra points for innovative mountain style. With roots firmly planted in adrenaline sports from downhill mountain biking to slopestyle, we are the technical and lifestyle brand for those who Freeryde.

Last saturday, on september 15th 2007, the best german MTB Dirtjumpers, as well as specialists from Poland and Sweden came together for the second MARSHMELLOW JAM in Berlin!

e.thirteen athletes crowded the podium once again for the final round of the 2007 Nissan UCI World Cup series in Maribor, Slovenia. Riders with e.thirteen chain retention systems faired extremely well this year—despite seeing some of the worst weather conditions in recent history on the circuit.

You're Invited to the biggest and baddest night at Interbike!

Start it off with a bang Wednesday Sept. 26th, at Rain Nightclub in the deep end of the Palms Casino Hotel.

Featuring the sultry sounds of the south's sassiest rockers - Nashville Pussy! Doors open at 8:00 pm. Get here early, get your drink on and go all night long!

Striving to offer more for our customers, September 26-28th will signify far more than another tradeshow year, it will mark the launch of the first annual Vegas Resistance!

A collaboration of true rider owned companies that want to offer their customers an alternative to the standard “tradeshow booth”, The Vegas Resistance opens its doors to allow dealers, media, and more an opportunity to not only learn about their 2008 offerings, but more so, to relax in an environment that is much more comfortable and conducive to discussion.

Sam Hill caps of his season with a race win and takes the overall UCI World Cup Series in Maribor, Slovenia. Santa Cruz Syndicate’s Steve Peat places third overall in the series, and flatted in his race run. Nathan Rennie struggled in for 25th in the race and drops to 13th overall as he finishes the series.

Monster Energy/Iron Horse teammates Sam Hill (Australia) and Sabrina Jonnier (France) stood atop the podium at the UCI World Championships for the second straight year with repeat performances as Elite Downhill World Champions

For you regular readers you may remember back last year when we were introduced to the Perpetrator (2006 Cannondale Perp Launch) and no, his name wasn't Kakah!. Well this year Cannondale put the all mountain/freeride creation into full production. Recently, we got to sit down with the "Perp", for some well needed catch-up.

The iXS German Downhill Cup’s final race is going to be held on 29th and 30th September 2007 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, being classified as a C2 race. The course which is about 2 kilometers long and offers a vertical drop of 430 meters is leading through the same area as Garmisch’s world-famous «Kandahar» alpine skiing course. As these data show, this is not a «typically German» downhill course: Thanks to varying surfaces – ranging from roots to rocks and grassy slopes – and some steep sections, this course can be characterized as technically demanding, yet rideable and a lot of fun for all competitors. Run times for the fastest riders are expected to range around 3:30 minutes, depending on the weather.

Max Commencal has god-like status on the alpine mountain bike trails in France, and understandably so. A large percentage of people riding the steep and technical tracks around the French Alps have been doing so for years aboard bikes bearing the Commencal name written in distinctly funky fonts. One of the early riders piloting Max Commencal’s bikes was Cedric Gracia, who would eventually become one of the greatest downhill and freeriders of our time. At the time, however, both he and the Commencal brand were up and comers. Eventually Gracia was picked up by Cannondale, where he would quickly become a living legend on two wheels for his fearless riding and partying lifestyle. But much to many people’s surprise, Gracia went back to his roots in 2006 and is once again riding for his old friend Max Commencal.

I think that sometimes in life you’re destined to cross paths with certain people for a reason. I’ve found a group of English blokes that have become best friends within weeks of meeting them. You will have to bear with me when I refer to them as flaming blokes every other sentence. It’s for their benefit and has nothing to do with slandering the English… you all are top notch in my books. This is the story of how I met these flaming blokes....

How much do you really need? If you didn't have 40mm stanctions or 8" of travel would you be able to go just as fast or send it just as big? What if I said you could loose a minimum of a full pound of weight off the front of your bike?

Enter the White Brothers Groove Race fork. 7" of travel, 32mm stanction tubes and weighing in at 5.2lbs! Can it compete with other bigger and badder forks out there and is it the right fork for you?
Read On....

If running an e.thirteen chain retention system on your bike wasn't the ticket to a podium finish, then our only other guess would have to be those patriotic skinsuits everyone was wearing. E.thirteen riders blew away the field in Ft. William, Scotland this past weekend, with record-breaking crowds in attendance.

Deal makes The Ski Channel the US television home of Mountain Biking.

Los Angeles – Steve Bellamy, Chairman and CEO of The Ski Channel announced a multi-faceted partnership with Calgary based, Ride Guide TV. The deal includes premiere windows for the Ride Guide’s entire library of Mountain Bike, Ski and Snowboard shows, use of the Ride Guide’s extensive clip library that has 10’s of thousands of hours of the most extreme and interesting footage from all over the world and joint production efforts on new programming. Ride Guide has produced over 300 episodes, over 11 seasons and is seen in 60 countries worldwide in over 60 million households. As part of the deal, the Ride Guide will produce 26 fresh episodes per year for The Ski Channel and will make available all past episodes. Ride Guide is produced in cooperation with Canwest Media Works, Inc.

Have you ever lived in one of those places that just seem an entire world away from everything you love? Welcome to Grande Prairie, Alberta! Where the hell is Grande Prairie you ask? Well we are 12 hours north of Whistler, 8 hours from Sun Peaks and 5 hours north of Rabbit Hill, way up north in Alberta, only 1 hour from the BC border, and you would not think of downhill biking as a hobby here, after all it’s called Grande PRAIRIE! There is a small ski area and now we have opened up for mountain biking. We have been building trails for a few months now and I have even heard the term “biggest mountain bike park in Alberta” used. We have brought some of the best here to help us make this dream happen.

Straight from Fort Bill to your screen are the top 4 Pro Men's and top 3 Ladies' Downhill runs as well as the 4X Finals and Steve Peat's run on the mountain.

Enjoy the flicks:

It's good to be ready for things that could happen out on the hill. From a flat tire or a broken chain to that 2 hour scenic loop that turned out to be a 5 hour death ride, you need to have what you'll require to get home. Maybe you are the guy who always carries tools or maybe you're the dude who is always relying on other people. Either way the CamelBak Havoc can do the job. Especially if you are the dude that never has any tools on him....

Following further x-rays, it is confirmed that Greg rode the remaining 2m 40secs of the World Championship with a broken and dislocated shoulder. An extraordinary feat considering the time lost in the crash, and the effect of the injuries on his ability to ride the physical course at full speed, that he missed the podium by a matter of only a couple of seconds.

Before you read this, put in Pennywise’s “Bro Hymm” on your iTunes so you get the feeling of remembering your friends who have passed. We all have them, and in honor of the life of Scotty Graham, a DH race is held every year on his favorite year-round playground called Mt Hood Ski Bowl. This inspirational mentor to me passed in a car accident several years ago, his memory lives in me so vividly, that I can hear him hooting and hollering it up as I took my run down the 2 mile long course.

2008 is on its way and so are the new Blk Mrkt products. New stuff for 2008 include the three57 complete dirt/park bike as well as the new and improved Mob and Riot frames with new graphics/ colors and drop outs.

Sam Hill’s dominance continues as he wins the downhill at the World Championships in Ft. William, Scotland. Giving him a scare was Fabien Barel, just barely down at the split; Barel gave it all and came in just .64 behind Hill. Great Britain fans cheered madly for Gee Atherton who earned the bronze medal.

A day after his 36th birthday Lopes turned his efforts to his 15th World Championship race in Fort William, Scotland. Having qualified 3rd, he formulated his race strategy in the new longer 4X course.

The long awaited Super D race that you've all been hearing about all summer has finally cleared the last hurdle and all things are a go! The race is planned for Sunday September 9th and will take place on Moosepackers Trail out at Moose Mountain.

Summer Isn't Over Yet!

Just because everyone else seems to think summer is over doesn't mean you should stop riding! Come out and help us close the bike park season at Mount Washington on Vancouver Island.

First Title Defense a Success in the French Alps

Marin Bikes rider Shaums March scored his second rainbow stripes jersey while defending his current Masters World Downhill Champion title. Although officially retired and busy raising his son Isaac with his wife Aleisha, March still has the speed to compete at the international level with some of the fastest, seasoned athletes in the world. March is also the founder and head coach of Mad March Racing, an organization that offers downhill mountain bike instruction and coaching for aspiring riders and racers.

It’s World Championship time where things get exciting and colorful. Upon arriving to Ft. William, Scotland, Santa Cruz Syndicate’s Nathan Rennie and Steve Peat were both treated to custom world championship paint jobs from the Santa Cruz factory, with the project directed by Syndicate mechanic, Doug Hatfield. Getting into the spirit of world’s, Rennie’s bike highlights the Aussie green and gold, has a boxing kangaroo on it and a cityscape silhouette on the top tube. Peaty’s bike is sporting Great Britain’s red and blue with a city of London silhouette.

Ok this is a little bit of a ramble, but I just got back to work after 6 days on the road and I was pondering why we (most downhillers/free riders) are so taken a back by an occasional pedal-or maybe it's just me?

Spending a lot of time behind the wheel and not behind handle bars allows you to think too much. This year I figure that I've only really gone out and pedalled like a half dozen times and most of those were in April. So what is my excuse?

Hello Everyone,

As many of you may already know, Tara Llanes crashed racing at the Jeep King of the Mountain finale in Beaver Creek (Vail area), Colorado. Tara was airlifted to Denver Health Hospital where she underwent 7 hours of surgery to correct massive trauma in her lower back. In addition, Tara also has a C-7 fracture, but was deemed stable prior going into surgery.

Litter OTB for the World Champs in Scotland is now live. Place your bet by September 7th at 9pm EST and get a chance to win a 2008 Iron Horse Sunday Factory Frame.

Out on the trail there are a few key elements that are a must for a good all mountain wheel set. Namely, as riders pushing our bikes to the limit in a variety of terrain, we want wheels that are durable, relatively stiff and light. They need to be able to take a beating while also spinning smoothly and efficiently. As all mountain wheels, the DT Swiss Enduro EX 1750 meets these criteria well, and with their white base and black and red decals, they look darn hot too.

Chris King Precision Components is partnering with Wheels4Life in the promotion of a special edition component series based on the Chris King DreadSet. The new series will reflect similar efforts taken by the company to promote the Pretty and Strong special edition pink component series in support of breast cancer research since 2004