UFC Round 4 Now Online

Another deep field this go around in the Race Face Ultimate Freeride Challenge. This week's winner will advance into the next round, competing against last week's winner, Ryan Hayes and earlier winners, Cameron Mccaul and Andrew Sage. Once again, BC sees some good representation, this time from 19 year old Kamloops native, Matt Hunter and 26 year old Katrina Strand, this year's only female finalist. Alberta also get a place in the limelight, courtesy of Lethbridge's Steve Tuchiwsky. Last but not least, is 26 year old Dave Davies of Louisville, Kentucky.

You know the drill, go to the UFC web site and cast your vote before Friday.We're now entering our fourth week of competition and Ryan Hayes has emerged victorious from Round 3. Much like the past three rounds, Ryan walked away with a very comfortable margin of victory - over 60% of the votes.

Ryan has now moved on to the semi-finals where he will compete with the winner from Round 4.

The four competitors battling for that last semi finals are as follows:

Matt Hunter

19 years old

Kamloops, BC




Matt was born and raised in the birthplace of freeriding, Kamloops, BC - home to freeriding legends Brett Tippie and Richie Schley.



Matt started racing XC and switched over to freestyle two years ago. He hasn't raced any
DH but you wouldn't know that by the way he rides his bike. He splits his time up between a Rocky Mountain RM6 and a Norco hardtail. Inspiration comes from pro-riders Dave Watson, Thomas Vanderham and Wade Simmons.

Katrina Strand

26 years old

Vancouver, BC




Katrina is the only competitor that has competed in both UFCs. Last year it was with fellow Dirty Girl, Lisa Lefroy - this year, she's going solo.



Katrina races DH and slalom at the pro elite level and coaches local groms in Whistler and Van. She enjoys ripping up the trails in Whistler, hitting the dirt jumps and fine tunin' her skills on her 20". Katrina is currently sponsored by NSMB, Deep Cove Bike Shop and Marzocchi.

Steve Tuchiwsky

17 years old

Lethbridge, AB




Hailing from Alberta, Steve has tried racing but his soul is all about the freeriding. Steve gets his inspiration from riding with his friends and watching everyone bust out, pushing each other to do their best.



Steve's post graduation plans involve moving to North Vancouver in order to sharpen his riding skills. He currently rides an Ellsworth Joker.

David Davies

26 years old

Louisville, KY




David is all about riding for fun. He's tried downhill and trials comps but prefers riding with his buddies and without a number plate. He splits his time up between three bikes: a Rocky Mountain RM7, Balfa Minute Man and a Norco trick bike.



He's planning on competiting in some national races this year and currently gets support from Red Bull USA and some local shops.

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