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Archive for July, 2008

2008 Bromont World Cup

This coming weekend (Saturday) is the UCI’s fifth downhill event of the season hosted at Bromont, Canada. The forecast looks damp currently but should be another great race as the points race is becoming tight.
Make sure you check out our event page which will be frequently updated. We have the live webcast (Freecaster tape delayed [...]

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Video: Yeti MSA

Sam Blenkinsop
“The Yeti boys persevered and scored three top ten positions: Sam Blenkinsop 6th, Justin Leov 9th and Aaron Gwin 10th. This was Aaron’s first ever World Cup and the return of an American downhiller to the top ten since 2004.”
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Previous Coverage

Mont Sainte Anne WC Coverage

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Norco VPS Fest - Blue Mountain

2008 Norco VPS Fest
Nested away in Collingwood, Ontario, Blue Mountain hosted the 2008 Norco VPS Fest that took place on July 12th. Started in 2003, VPS fest was created to give back to the Norco consumers and give everyone excuse to ride together. VPS has a lot to offer as they give away [...]

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Minnaar No Longer A Bridesmaid, Wins Mont Sainte Anne

Greg Minnaar - 1st | Sam Hill - 2nd | Gee Atherton - 3rd (photo: Kathy Sessler | gallery)
Kathy Sessler sent along an update on the Syndicate’s success at Mont Sainte Anne. Greg Minnaar took the win followed by Sam Hill and Gee Atherton. Rachel Atherton took the win for the Pro Women. Check inside [...]

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2008 UCI Mont Sainte Anne Results

Pro DH Men
1st Greg Minnaar
2nd Sam Hill
3rd Gee Atherton
4th Steve Peat
10th Aaron Gwin (USA)
Pro DH Women
1st Rachel Atherton
2nd Sabrina Jonnier
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Prototype Giant

Dirt has got some shots up of a new Giant downhill bike that a few select racers will be racing this weekend at Mont Sainte Anne’s UCI World Cup. Check it out.
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Event: Live 2008 World Cup #4 - Mont Sainte Anne

This coming weekend (Saturday) is the UCI’s fourth downhill event of the season hosted at Mont Sainte Anne in Quebec, Canada. The forecast looks like it will be raining throughout the duration of the event. This should prove to add some extra challenges for the racers as they navigate the already and rough fast course.
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Review: Po1nt One Racing Split Second Stem

Point One Racing Split Second Stem
In the highly competitive parts market innovation, precision, and performance are all key aspects needed for a successful product. Point One Racing embodies these core values and produces their products 100% in the USA. We’ve had some time to test out their Split Second stem to see how well this [...]

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Syncros Fixed Flat Top Handlebar

Many riders today prefer a very low cockpit height for their style of riding. Syncros as well as a few other companies offer some super low rise handlebars to allow for minimum cockpit elevation. Check inside to read about Syncros’ 0 degree rise handlebar the Fixed Flat Top.

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2009 Norco Launch

Norco’s 2009 37.5 lb Team DH
Norco’s 2009 product launch has been going on in Whistler earlier this month. Norco has unveiled their very colorful and curvy bike lineup. Products of note is their new 5″ travel Empire 5 that Ben Boyko will be piloting as well as their new Team DH bike and Vixa women’s [...]

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2008 USA Nationals Downhill Results

Pro Mens podium (photo: Bones Over Metal | gallery)
Geritt Beytagh had a great weekend and took the win over a highly competitive mens field of athletes. Cody Warren followed in second with Duncan Riffle taking third. For the Pro women Melissa Buhl took the title with Marla Streb coming in second and Dawn Bourque getting [...]

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2008 USA Nationals at Mt. Snow

Kevin Aiello took 2nd in Jr-x (photo | Ulmer)
George has sent along another update on the results so far from the 2008 USA Nationals. Jr-x was decided by flats and crashes taking out a few top contenders.
Winning Jr-X time 5:23

Ethan Quell
Kevin Aiello
Parker Worthington
Graeme Pitts
Joey Schusler

The Friday night rain gave way to another hot and [...]

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2008 USA Nationals at Mt. Snow

The 2008 USA Nationals are underway! George sent along some pictures and a few brief words on the event so far.

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Freeride Friday

Every Friday we will post a few videos for you to look at that we’ve found on the Internet that are fun to watch (especially if you’re bored at work).

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Robbie Bourdon on Intense Cycles

Robbie Bourdon has been riding for Kona the last few years but today Intense Cycles announced that Robbie has chosen to ride on an Intense frame.

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