Please feel free to add yours about your mountain bike experiences... Want to tell about an awesome ride, horrible one, or wipeout you had? Need to sell something? Want to critique our site or add to it? Any good recommendations for your fellow riders? Any great gear or mountain bikes?? How about stinky gear, or bad bikes?? Any mtb'ing news??? Heck, we'll publish it all!!! Add your message or post here for our message board Happy new year and I hope it is a prosperous one for you. This year Highlands and Islands Adventures are organising a new mountain biking holiday that takes place during the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival and combines excellent mountain biking around the Cairngorms with the opportunity to tour the Speyside distilleries, sampling their finest malts along the way. I have attached a press release for you should you wish to use it as a news feature. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards Euan Euan Wilson Highlands and Islands Adventures 80 Grigor Drive Inverness IV2 4LS T: +44 (0)1463 239716 M: +44 (0)7796 833 142 Call via Skype: euan.handi www.handiadventures.co.uk ********************************************************************************************* Hello. Attached are the flier and course map for Cycle Mania, a mountain bike race fundraiser on Sunday, October 11 at Blue Marsh Lake which is 8 miles north of Reading, PA. Proceeds of Cycle Mania will help fund Wood-to-Wonderful's Re-Bike-Cycle shop where inner-city children come to refurbish donated bicycles. Wood-to-Wonderful is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please spread the word. Hope to see you on October 11. Thanks for your help. Doug Brown ***************************************************************************************** Dear Folks, Lava Tours is proud to announce our new recession-defying advanced biking adventure in Costa Rica: Beers and Gears! In March and April we have open dates, so please email me directly for specifics and special rates for groups. Keep warm, Carlos J. Cardona Gerente General Lava Tours Costa Rica Toll-free: 1-888-862-2424 CR tel: +506-2281-2458 fax: +506-2283-0471 http://www.lava-tours.com **************************************************************************************** Just discovered this great site and reviewed a section on pedal selection: platform vs clipless. While I agree with all the comments, one great option was omitted. Namely, multi-release cleats from Shimano (SH-56 I think). Unlike the standard cleats which come stock with shimano pedals, these allow the rider to release, with a harder jerk than would be used in an upstroke, in virtually any direction. I swear by them. OK not for racers as very occasionally you’ll come unclipped unintentionally, but for the rest of us they work great. I’ve been in numerous tricky situations (mild to endos) that have required me to get my foot down while concentrating on something other than being clipped in. They’ve worked admirably in all conditions. A southern California rider. *************************************************************************************** On bikes with FSR full-suspensions (Specialized) the cable housing under the bottom bracket must be long enough to allow for lengthening due to the pivot action during shock compression. Specialized replaced my frame and a local dealer built up the bike. It took me a while to realize that the phantom shifting only occurred during compression. At that point I let the air out of the shock to easily watch how the cable tightened and loosened under compression. The solution was simple: a longer cable housing and of course a new cable. Now only the arc of the cable housing changes during shock compression and rebound. Cost $20, sanity: priceless. Ed Jacks *************************************************************************************** I found & lost again a link concerning a former US mountain bike champ who brings bikes to medical visitors in Africa. Does anybody out there know him. Could you send me a link. quilligan@yahoo.com *************************************************************************************** "Over the past 3 1/2 years, I've logged over 25,000 miles, most of it to and from work and much of it at night. I've experimented with single and double halogen headlamps and become pretty comfortable with the idea of nightime riding. When I received my ARC system a year ago, I was somewhat skeptical how a single beam of light might outperform my dual beam halogen headlamps. All it took was one ride. Wow. The clean, powerful beam was much "whiter" than halogen light and allowed me to make out even the smallest pieces of glass, sand or rocks on the road. Even at 45 mph descents, I could never outrun this powerful beam. Most impressive is how the bright spot beam evenly transitions and spreads to a very wide area of ambient light, allowing you to point the light at almost any angle and still get enough "fill" to easily see everything in and around your path. I've had motorists stop and ask what kind of light I had, and when I pass runners that are running opposite traffic in the bike lane, they're literally blinded and always jump out of my way. Yes, I get sort of a perverse pleasure in making runners move out of the bike lane as I approach. This year I decided to check out the same ARC headlamp, but with Light & Motion's new Lithium Ion battery, which they boast takes about a half-pound out of the old nickel metal hydride water bottle cage battery they marketed. For weight freaks, a complete ARC Li-ion system, including lamp, wiring and battery, dials you in at less than a pound!" *************************************************************************************** SweetskinZ launched in 1999 with the goal of revolutionizing the bicycle tire. With that in mind, the company developed the world’s first tire featuring a variety of full-color graphics and patterns that are also reflective at night. This combination makes SweetskinZ tires not only the best looking tire on the market, but also enhances the safety of the rider. SweetskinZ was conceived by combining a passion for cycling with a drive to design high-quality, personalized products. For SweetskinZ tires, the company had one simple objective in mind: to not only produce one of the best quality tires on the market but to infuse style, flash and increase visibility so both serious and recreational riders can express their personalities on the vert ramp or the trail. Initial product designs are geared towards the daring BMX rider, the relaxing beach cruiser and the adventurous mountain biker. SweetskinZ tires feature the highest quality rubber combined with today’s most popular tread patterns. SweetskinZ tires also maintain excellent tread life and performance with minimal additional weight. SweetskinZ innovative designs leave traditional black tires in the dust. Whether it be the slithering scales of the "Rattleback" tire or the red-hot flames of the "Scorch" tire, every product in the SweetskinZ line makes a bold, unique statement, as individual as each rider. SweetskinZ is living the dream of having successfully transitioned from a promising idea to a company poised to revolutionize the industry. The passionate, talented management team shares a vision and will collectively lead SweetskinZ into the future. The "Idea Factory" at SweetskinZ will continue to develop bold, new designs that will redefine the way people think about cycling and tires are only the beginning… *************************************************************************************** Bicycle Film Festival Call For Entries The New York City Bicycle Film Festival is a celebration of bicycles through film, art and music. The Seventh Annual Festival is accepting entries for films and videos with a strong theme or character of bicycles. Deadline for entries is February 17th, 2007. More info: http://www.dirtragmag.com/web/news-article.php?ID=813 ************************************************************************************** I am very pleased to be purchasing my stuff from you guys... Your have low prices (admittedly important) but then your environmental policy convinced me over other sellers. You should make more of a point to advertise this, not just to capitalise on it, but to show shoppers that they can have an impact, even in just how they order their bike bits. You should also tell them what a difference it makes - eg which courier to choose, what exactly you do with your packaging, which products are enviro friendly (Pedros recycled grips etc)... Keep up the good work and let us know how you continue to save the environment. cheers Garth Edwards Paris, France ******************************************************************************* Dear Stan, A dangerous new Forest Service policy could close hundreds of miles of singletrack in two states. This potentially precedent-setting change must be stopped before it spreads to Maryland and other states. Act now to preserve mountain bike access to singletrack in backcountry areas. "This could become the largest access issue in five years," warns Jenn Dice, IMBA's government affairs director. This policy would expel mountain bikers from more than 700 miles of singletrack in Montana and Idaho and, if left unchallenged, could set national precedent. What You Can Do: Take Action! Tell the Forest Service that bicycles should not be categorically banned from Recommended Wilderness. Our easy online form takes seconds to complete. Deadline: Sept. 7 Donate to the IMBA Legal Fund. Swift response to issues like this takes preparation and money. Your donation will help ensure that IMBA's rapid response team is ready to act when an access issue strikes in your backyard. Forward to a Friend. The Forest Service needs to know how many mountain bikers care. Our chance of saving mountain biking access improves with each cyclist who submits a comment. Protection of Recommended Wilderness areas is very important to mountain bikers. These lands are roadless, free of development or resource extraction, and loaded with miles of backcountry singletrack and scenery to explore. Most national forests allow existing uses like bicycling to continue in areas recommended to possibly become Wilderness, before the formal Wilderness designation takes place. Unfortunately, forests in Montana and northern Idaho will not. Banning bicycles from these areas could have far-reaching negative consequences and lead to trail closures in your national forests. Normally, the Forest Service is very positive towards mountain biking and the Montana and Idaho policy is a departure from other Forest Service regions. IMBA needs mountain bicyclists coast-to-coast to take action, asking the Forest Service to protect the land and continue bicycle access - they can do both! Involvement and donations from riders like you make a difference in defending our sport. Please learn more about this issue or take action now! Sincerely, IMBA Advocacy Team >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hello Stan, Thank you for your generous $35.00 donation to IMBA's Legal Fund. Your Stumpjumper book will arrive in 2 to 4 weeks. Your donation will be used to defend mountain biking.It will support three crucial areas of IMBA’s work: Spearhead the development of risk management resources Defend against daily attacks on local trail systems Influence legislation that determines access for mountain bikers This is an ambitious list of projects. That's why the mountain bike movement's goal is to raise $60,000 toward IMBA's Legal Fund. Please encourage your fellow riders to match your donation. Sincerely, Scott Gordon IMBA Membership Manager membership@imba.com 303.545.9011 ************************************************************************************************* Hi! The 5th Annual Mountain Bike Festival & Race will take place in the cool pines of Flagstaff, Arizona on August 18th, 19th & 20th. People come from all over the west to attend and participate in this fun, family event. There are activities for everyone at Wheeler Park – games, contests, music… oh, and there’s lots of New Belgium beer for the grown-ups, too. This event benefits Care and Share Food Bank in Flagstaff. Please help spread the word – To register, click on this link: http://www.absolutebikes.net/mtn_fest/index.html To inquire about an event sponsorship, email cicucitro@firstfoodbank.org. To learn more about the food bank, visit www.FirstFoodBank.org Feel free to pass this email on to anyone who may be interested in participating! ************************************************************************************** The Valles Caldera National Preserve is opening it's gates to Mountain Bikers for two summer weekends (June 24/25 and August 12/13). There are over 60+ miles of forest and meadow roads to explore this year. The Valles Caldera is in the Jemez Mountains above Santa Fe New Mexico. You will see some of the most beautiful and sweeping views found anywhere in the Southwest. The terrain includes both steep and challenging forest roads as well as beautiful cruises through meadows and valleys. You might even stumble upon some Elk, Bear or Coyote. For more information see http://www.calderaadventure.com ************************************************************************************** http://www.slopeview.com/ Slope View Bed & Breakfast in Winter Park Colorado 600 miles of trails right outside our front door and Winter Park Resort is just a five minute walk away. Many major bike races use the Tipperary Creek Race Course, which runs right by the front door, including the King of the Rockies. ************************************************************************************ Hello friends! What fantastic early spring conditions and plenty of fine days for riding and trail work. Our new trail around champion pond is moving along again and its exciting to see it begin to take shape. Much thanks to the University of Maine mountain biking club for providing many helping hands to assist us with trails. Bill Green Show Update: For some of you that made it here for the production and filming of his show at the end of April, Much Thanks! Bill had a great time learning how to ride and experiencing the exhilaration and excitement of mountain biking. We now have an excuse this Saturday night May 13th, and again the 21st to sit in front of the Tube. On channel 6 at 7 pm Bill will give it his best shot and try to share the FULL state of mountain biking with the general public. Guide position at Back Country Excursions is available for the upcoming season. Unfortunately the individual that we hired will not be able to fulfill their obligation due to a health issue. This situation has left us high and dry and in need of a guide this season. If anyone knows of a person or college student(man or woman) mountain biker, we have a mostly full time position for the duration of the summer. Rooom and board is included + salary and tips. Contact us ASAP. Happy Trails, Cliff Upcoming Events of Interest If you'd like the details for any of these upcoming activities just click on this link: http://www.bikebackcountry.com/tours_events/scheduled_tours.html or give us a call. 207-625-8189 Mountain Bike Instructors Certification- May 12-14 We still have some room remaining if you'd like to become certified as an instructor. Right now we're expecting 5 folks from West Point Military Academy and one fellow from Massachusetts to become instructors. We can also use some beginners for our instructors to work with . if there's someone out there that you think of that is interested in learning the sport and could benefit from an expert introduction there is no cost and we'll provide them with a bike or properly adjust theirs' Wildflower Weekend- 19-21 Mountain Biking Skills Camp- June 2-4 Mountain Biking Instructors Certification -June 9-11 Doggy Daze of Summer- June 16-18 For further details on all these events, contact us at: 207-625-8189 bcountry@psouth.net www.bikebackcountry.com ************************************************************************************ ...Press Release Outside Buyer's Guide Features Ergon Performance Grips One of Ten "ESSENTIAL" Bicycle Products Chosen Santa Fe, New Mexico - May 4, 2006 Outside Magazine, a leading source of inspiration and product information for Outdoor enthusiasts, has chosen the Ergon Performance Handlegrip (P1) as one of ten "Essential" aftermarket bicycle products for their Annual Buyers Guide. The P1 Grip features an ergonomic shape that maximizes surface contact area for the hand resulting in increased comfort, while scientifically designed padding and friction zones at the palm and finger area provide enhanced control. "We are ecstatic to be the only handlegrip featured in the Outside Buyers Guide," states Franc Arnold, President and Founder of Ergon Components. "We know that nearly a million potential customers will see our grips in this issue, as it has a proven record of being a season-long guide to product purchases for cyclists of all levels." Ergon grips come in two sizes to accomodate all hand shapes and riding styles, and are available for both trigger and twist shifting systems. The P1 grips retail for $29.95 usd. World Champion Design The Ergon Performance and Race Series grips are being proven by racers including the Luna Chix Pro Cycling Team, multiple National Marathon Champion Monique Sawicki, and many others. Developed by an international group of specialists including leading hand ergonomists from Sweden, sport scientists, engineers and performance-minded bike riders, Ergon grips have been ridden to victory in 24-Hour World Championship, TransAlp, Marathon and Cross-Country races around the world. About Ergon Components Ergon Components is the global leader in ergonomic bicycle component development. Garnered with design accolades the world over, Ergon specializes in providing comfortable performance enhancements for every type of cyclist. Ask for Ergon at your local bicycle dealer, and look for Ergon Components first across the finish line at major races around the globe. Website: http://www.ergon-bike.com About CFE PR+ Industry leaders including Shimano, RockShox, Giant, Ergon, Red Bull, Nike Cycling, GU, Brave Soldier, adidas Eyewear and more have utilized Steve Boehmke’s proven Public Relations, Marketing, Copywriting, Business and Product Development skills to take their businesses to new levels of success. Contact CFE PR+ at 714.633.9955 to elevate your brand. Make It A Great Day. Wow! Outside Buyers Guide... that's awesome. Circulation is about 400k, and people keep this one on their coffee table for reference all season long. Do yourself a favor and try a pair of these grips from your local shop, or check out someone's bike that has them. You'll be pleased. CFE PR+ Steve Boehmke email: chunkyflyrite@aol.com phone: 714.633.9955 ************************************************************************************ Call for Entries for the 2006 Boston Bike Film Festival Clips from the first Boston Bike Film Festival: 16,000 Feet on a Friday by Lynette Chiang QuickTime clip "I Fell" by Rachelle A. Dermer QuickTime clip BOSTON - (May 3, 2006) Organizers for the 2nd annual Boston Bike Film Festival ask filmmakers with a penchant for cycling to submit their work to be shown this October at venues in and around Boston. Among other benefits to acclaimed and amateur filmmakers, the Festival offers a chance to get their films in front of audiences who are intrigued and influential to the quality of cycling nationwide. "Last year's near-sellout crowds was a wakeup call for me," said Cat Bryant, executive director of the Festival. "That the Boston bike community showed so much interest by filling theaters both nights was an action louder than words. Bolstered by the success of the first Festival, we hope to reach an even wider audience this year." Film concepts from last year's festival ranged from documenting a spectacular crash to illustrating life in "SUV City," to exposing political bias against cyclists both during and after the Republican National Convention held in New York City in August 2004. Types of films included animated shorts, digitally enhanced clips, and feature length documentaries. To view clips from last year's festival, visit www.bostonbikefilmfest.org Submissions for preview should be 30, 60, or 90 minutes long and should be either VHS or DVD. Early-bird submissions must be postmarked by August 18 and all submissions must be received by September 24, 2006. Signed Submission and Release forms should accompany each entry. Festival information and details for submissions can be found at www.bostonbikefilmfest.org About the Boston Bike Film Festival If art exists in movement, then the bicycle becomes a vehicle for creativity. The Boston Bike Film Festival exists as a creative outlet for filmmakers to present their work in a personal yet professional format. Since its inception in 1997, the Boston Bike Film Festival has succeeded in bringing cycling-related topics to the silver screen and thus has given audiences a "bigger picture" of the culture of cycling through the medium of film. ### Media Contact: Wendy Booher media@boohermedia.com +1-617-308-2500 ************************************************************************************ We are pleased to announce a scholarship program for the IMBA Summit/World Mountain Bike Conference in Whistler, BC, June 20-23. All are eligible. Scholarships will cover conference registration fees for applicants from around the world. A successful application will demonstrate the benefit of attending the IMBA Summit/World Mountain Bike Conference to you and your local trails/trails community. Applications are due by May 1, and scholarship winners will receive notification by May 10. Apply now or use the "Tell a Friend" button below to pass this opportunity on to someone else . The IMBA Summit/World Mountain Bike Conference will be a premier event for trail advocates, land managers, resort and ski industry representatives, and members of the mountain bike industry. Delegates from around the world - Africa, Nepal, Netherlands, Israel, United Kingdom and Australia - will attend. Confirmed speakers include Welch recreational trails expert Dafydd David; former IMBA President and Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductee Jim Hasenauer; and Switzerland's Darco Cezin, an organizer for the 2005 World Mountain Bike Championships. Other bike luminaries will give presentations on a range of topics - check the conference website for speaker updates this spring. Beyond the informative seminars, and networking forums, attendees will be treated to classic Whistler riding, daily social activities and celebrity guest speakers. Please contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Aaryn Kay IMBA Events Coordinator *********************************************************************************** my wife and I lost our bikes in a garage fire. we're looking to replace them. what we would like to find are some trek 9.8 2004 or 2005 frames size 17 and 19.5. we'd be grateful if anyone can help lead us in the right direction. mtyoungs@delta.edu *********************************************************************************** IMBA Alert: Join Us for the 2006 IMBA Summit/World MTB Conference Join us at the IMBA Summit/World Mountain Bike Conference, June 20-23, in Whistler, B.C. We're so excited to be hosting the event in Whistler, the ideal location for a global gathering of mountain bike advocates. It is a model city for every kind of riding, from beginner trails to epic cross-country riding and, of course, the world famous Whistler Mountain Bike Park. View a video of Whistler's amazing A-line ride: http://www.imba.com/summit/index.html There's just two weeks left to take advantage of Early Bird pricing specials (regular pricing begins April 1). By acting now, you'll save $100 per registrant. Or get a group together and register three people but pay for only two (the third can register after the Early Bird deadline). For more information on funding your trip to Whistler, visit: http://www.worldmountainbikeconference.com/register.asp?page=fundingwhistler This conference will truly be a global gathering, with speakers and delegates from around the world. The IMBA Summit/World Mountain Bike Conference will foster a dialogue that will help move forward the state of mountain biking trails worldwide. The conference will feature three days of keynotes, plenary sessions, networking sessions and workshops. Below are some educational opportunities created specifically for trail advocates: * Guided hikes and rides with Whistler trailbuilders * Risk management and liability: today's legal issues, and how to protect yourself * Communities and trails: making the connection * Mountain bike skills parks from A to Z * Proactive approaches to grassroots organizing Check out the full agenda: http://www.worldmountainbikeconference.com/conference.asp If you've ever been to an IMBA Summit, you know that the gathering is not all work! Planned activities include: * Ride with biking celebrities on trails or at the Mountain Bike Park * Join the world's largest "Looney Ride" (hosted by the Whistler Off Road Bicycling Association) on Wednesday night, followed by a BBQ * Check out world famous trials rider Ryan Leech's moves (http://www.ryanleech.com) during Thursday's banquet * View mountain bike films at Friday night's World Mountain Bike Film Festival We've negotiated the best deals in Whistler to keep help keep your costs down. Learn about the travel packages we've put together here: http://www.worldmountainbikeconference.com/info.asp and We hope to see you in June! -- Did you like receiving IMBA Alert? If so, forward it to a friend ********** JOB OPPORTUNITY ********** Elk River Touring Center http://www.ertc.com/opportunities.cfm Looking for something different to do this summer? Elk River Touring Center, located minutes from Snowshoe Resort in West Virginia, has a few job openings: bicycle guide, mechanic, fly fishing guide and instructor and a cook. Visit the above link for more. This message brought to you by Elk River Touring Center ******************************************************************************* TIME IS RUNNING OUT!! . . . Cast your XTREMEY vote for your favorite extreme sports video of 2005. VOTE NOW -- the April 1st deadline is fast approaching!! The XTREMEY AWARDS are determined by popular vote and each vote counts... JUST GO TO: www.xtremey.net to vote online The XTREMEY AWARDS program has been created to recognize the contribution videos have had on extreme sports Industry and to applaud the artistic endeavors of their creators. Winners are determined by popular vote and will be announced at the Awards Show held in Orange County, California on May 9th, 2006. For more information, go to www.xtremey.net or contact your IMPACT VIDEO sales rep. THANKS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!! The Xtremey Awards are sponsored by Impact Video Distributing 75 Argonaut #B Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (949)460-9496 ext 233 800-697-9914 Fax (949)460-9497 www.impactvideo.com ******************************************************************************* February 25, 2006 Hello to all of my Mountain Bike Weekend Friends: You cant believe what a relief it is not having to worry about all of the many details that go, er, went into preparing for our annual outing. However, it seems like Im the only one to get any joy out of the fact that MBW is no more. There have been a couple of false starts at a revival. There was the Tamaqua thing we discussed at last years MBW. I was prepared to help that town take over the event. But they decided that they didnt have the resources, at least for 2006. Then, toward the end of the year, there was a flurry of interest in relocating to the Philadelphia area. That, too, didnt pan out. So Im going to suggest a kind of out-of-the-box fix for all of those who havent had enough Mini-MBWs. Heres how they will work. Pick any weekend in June. Pick a place to go camping/riding with your immediate circle of friends. Agree to welcome surprise visitors. Let me know the details: Time; description of location; directions; duration of your stay; and an affirmation that youll abide by the spirit of MBW, i.e. Enjoyment of sharing experiences with, and absolute consideration for, other mountain bikers. Ill list your information on a secret page, www.soeast.com/mini.htm, which will be available only to people who have attended MBW. Please visit it now and bookmark it so you can check it periodically. Your event will be sanctioned as an Official Mini-Mountain Bike Weekend, I have no idea how many takers Ill get: Maybe none, maybe 25 or 30. But my goal is simple. Give all of you wonderful people some hope of continuing the fun and camaraderie of this wonderful tradition. My hope is a bit more complex: That one of these little flames will ignite and a new, full-scale version of the event will evolve. So get busy planning your own Mini-MBW, and let me know so I can begin posting information. By the way, check out YOUR quilt (picture attached). Its made from all the shirts from the 20 years of MBW, with a bicycle-motif cloth surround. It was presented to me by my inner sanctum of MBW advisers at a recent holiday party. However, I feel Im only the steward. Someday this will be on display as a public reminder of the fun we had together. Ill entertain your ideas on that, as well. Best to all of you. Hope to see you on the trail, some trail, this summer. One last note. My mbw@soeast.com and mbwxx@soeast.com have become spam magnets. As such, Im going to pull the plug on those address. Henceforth, please contact me, on MBW matters, at dave@soeast.com. Dave Bucher ******************************************************************************* I am looking for a good used mountain bike with at least front suspension. If you are selling please let me know!! Jeckert70@yahoo.com Jeff Eckert RRT, BS Director of Respiratory Care CressCare Medical 1015 North Mountain Road Harrisburg, Pa 17112 717-671-5922 ******************************************************************************* We are Twin Six, a grassroots cycling apparel company looking for riders to join our grassroots team for 2006. Team Twin Six is open to riders of all categories: Cat 1 roadie to first-time triathlete to 24-hour endurance racer to weekend dirt rider... doesn’t matter. If you have a resumé, we’d like to see it, but it’s not required. We are trying to put together a group of cycling enthusiasts with the eye of the tiger who respect what we’re doing and love to ride. If you are interested, let us know. Ride with pride, TWIN SIX Alternative Cycling Apparel www.twinsix.com ******************************************************************************* hi my name is reiss and im working for dirty attitude bikes and we are trying to get a dirtjump street and downhill team up and runnig you get a FREE sponsor (if your good inuf) if any rider intrested all ages LOL email me at afcreiss@hotmail.com thanks alot DIRTY ATTITUDE BIKES ******************************************************************************* FOR SALE 2002 Kona Big Bear. One owner. Lightly ridden. Equipped with Monkey Light bars, Fox racing shocks,Race Face cranks,Hayes disc brakes,Dorell xl hubs, and Hayes shifters. Must sell please contact me at (719) 659-7268 or my email rachellhaddock@yahoo.com with any ?'s will ship ******************************************************************************* I’m an editor working for FalconGuides, which is an imprint of The Globe Pequot Press (www.globepequot.com). The company is trying to finish up a comprehensive national series of where-to mountain biking guidebooks. We still need authors for guidebooks to New Jersey, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Alabama, Arkansas, the Black Hills and the Adirondacks. In addition to knowledge of mountain biking, we hope the perspective author would have reasonable writing skills. If interested, please send me an e-mail, and I will reply with more details.—Bill Schneider, Acquisition Editor, FalconGuides, waschneider@qwest.net ******************************************************************************* Hi, I wish to inform you about the accommodation and mountain biking services that I have available in Urubamba, in the Sacred Valley, that you or your members, or readers of your web site, may find suitable if visiting the Cusco region of Peru. As the new owner of Hospedaje Macha Wasi I can tell you that improvements have been made to the property, including the installation of a Solar Hot Water System with modern massage shower heads, and management of the business to provide a better service that I think offers the best value in the Urubamba Valley. Macha Wasi is a totally non smoking environment. Besides accommodation we also offer Mountain Bike Tours. Breakfasts are also available and we also cater for Vegans. We can arrange transport with sensible taxi drivers. Our website (http://www.machawasi.com) has more information, including prices, available about Macha Wasi in English, Spanish, French and German. In the future, I will also be adding support for Italian and Portuguese as well as other information pertinent to this region. New routes are being investigated to add to those already listed which include cycling along old Inca trails. I would appreciate it if you could add a link to our web site. A 10% discount is offered to all members that present a current membership card. Upcoming Events --------------- For those of you who enjoy watching, or competing in, Downhill Mountain Bike events Megavalanche Cusco - Peru is on again next year between March 19 and 29. You may like to stay with us for a week beforehand to acclimatise to the high altitude and enjoy some of our tours for training purposes. http://www.megavalancheperu.com/english/megavalanche2006.htm This years event occurred in January and started at an altitude of 4,300masl and finished at 3,200masl, in a 45 minute, 15 km race with the winner completing the course in 23'01". Regards, Michael Holberton Hospedaje Macha Wasi http://www.machawasi.com ******************************************************************************* Mountain Biking Guide And Tour Center Operations Assistant (2006 Season) Back Country Excursions New England (S Maine) based touring center needs help running it's mountain biking operations. Main function- guiding folks on hand-built dynamite singletrack (16 miles of trails for all abilities) in a quiet and beautiful semi wilderness. Great position for outgoing, self motivated person either male or female. Other responsibilities; light cleanup and prep for overnight guests and trail maintenance. Room, board + salary included. Minimum commitment: 5 months . Start time: April/ May 2006 For details and interview Contact Cliff Krolick www.bikebackcountry.com Back Country Excursions of Maine, LLC USA 207-625-8189 bcountry@psouth.net ******************************************************************************* IMBA Announces 2005 Epic Rides For Immediate Release 10-8-05 Contact: Mark Eller IMBA Communications Specialist markeller@imba.com 303-545-9011 ext. 115 IMBA Epic Rides: The best rides...forever. Epic rides are why we love mountain biking. They create classic memories and inspire us to save the trails. To fuel this passion, IMBA has selected five outstanding routes as 2005 IMBA Epic Rides, adding to the 32 great rides we've picked since '99. 2005 IMBA Epic selections: - Left and Right Trails, Tsali, North Carolina - Syllamo Trails, Syllamo, Arkansas - Loon Lake Trail, McCall, Idaho - Tahoe Meadows, Lake Tahoe, Nevada - Seven Summits Trail, Rossland, British Columbia View the 2005 Epics online: http://www.imba.com/epics/ The "Epic" designation is an honor given through a competitive application process. IMBA Epics are at the top of many mountain bikers' "must-ride" lists, and for that reason, IMBA provides information about the rides and local attractions on its website to facilitate off-road adventures. Nominate your trail for next year's IMBA Epic Ride designation at: http://www.imba.com/epics/nominate_epic.html In the past, IMBA has promoted celebratory events when designating Epics. This year, to reduce the strain on local organizers, we will not promote IMBA-sponsored events. ******************************************************************************* Can somebody e-mail me the local downhill race schedule (Seattle,Oregon) 2005/2006. Thanks, M.Brown thebrowns24@msn.com ******************************************************************************* IMBA's online report card voting is underway. The evaluations are done by U.S. State, Canadian Provinces and a nation-by-nation analysis. It only takes a few clicks to register your vote, so make your voice heard! IMBA's annual report card begins with voting by IMBA members. Input from club leaders, state reps and IMBA staff also factors into the final grades. West Virginia received the highest mark in last year's poll, due to boundless riding opportunities, a dedicated network of IMBA-affiliated clubs and strong support among government agencies. Your vote will help determine the head of this year's class! Click here: http://www.imba.com/news/news_releases/09_05/09_16_2005_report_card.html ******************************************************************************* OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2005 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Wendy Booher prgal@grannygear.com 617-308-2500 DIY: Build your own team for 24 Hours of Moab MOAB, Utah (September 21, 2005) Akin to pumped-up personals listings, the Racer Message Board for this year's 24 Hours of Moab lists racers' strengths, weaknesses, and desires to race in the eleventh edition of this monumental, go-to event. Among the postings for racers seeking teams are teams seeking racers. The Message Board is there to help racers like Ilana Brito of Cambridge, Mass., who decided just this past weekend to travel to Moab for a mountain bike vacation around the same time as the 24 Hours of Moab, which takes place this year on October 15-16. Then she thought that since she'd be there anyway, well heck, she might as well enter the race. "I was poking around the website," explained Brito, “and I can't remember if I was on the team page or the registration page but I decided that I wanted to get the most riding in while I was in Moab and racing seemed like a good way to do that." Racing in the 24 Hours of Moab with the La Sal Mountains as a backdrop Photo by Xavi Fane Finding a team was easy for Brito and while her move to race at Moab may seem bold and sudden, it is far from uncommon. Racers moseying about the venue on race day dressed in sandwich boards that read “I need a team" or campsites posting signs that say “Looking for a racer" capture a gusto typical of mountain bikers. The main draw to 24 Hours of Moab could be its status as the biggest 24-hour race in North America, which makes for some spirited competition in a lively atmosphere. Or maybe it is the racecourse, which has a reputation as one of the longest, fastest, most challenging courses in the world. It is also one of the most scenic as it winds its way through the red-rock, high-desert, south of Moab. For an East Coaster like Brito, Moab itself becomes the main attraction since the desert landscape affords scenery usually available to her only in pictures. To build your own team or find a team to race with for the 11th Annual 24 Hours of Moab, racers should visit The Racer Message Board at http://grannygear.com/Boards/index.php3?thread=3 Travel information for the 11th Annual 24 Hours of Moab Getting There and Away - Salmon Air has daily round-trip flights to Moab from Salt Lake City, check the schedule at www.salmonair.com Greyhound offers bus service and Amtrak offers train service to Green River, Utah. Visit www.greyhound.com or www.amtrak.com. There is shuttle service between Green River and Moab (50 miles) visit www.roadrunnershuttle.com. Moab is 238 miles from Salt Lake City and takes a little over four hours to drive. Where to stay - An abundance of accommodations in Moab range from motels to ranches and include condo rentals, bed and breakfast-hotels, cabins, and camping. For a list of choices, visit Moab's tourist information site at www.discovermoab.com Where to eat - Following a day of mountain biking, seek out a restaurant that fits your appetite. The Moab Brewery, Buck's Grill, Miguel's Baja Grill or the usual roster of chain restaurants display the variety of eateries available to visitors. To get your day started, breakfast from the Jailhouse Cafe on North Main St. will get you going or a quiet cup of coffee and the morning paper at Arches Book Company might be more er...your cup of joe. Check in at the Moab Information Center at Main and Center Streets in Moab for ideas and suggestions of where to eat. What to do in addition to mountain biking - If riding some of the greatest single-track in North America becomes overstimulating, stand down and try out one of Moab's other activities like hiking in Arches National Park, fishing, skydiving or taking a scenic flight over Canyonlands National Park. Check out www.discovermoab.com for more suggestions of things to do in and around Moab. What to bring with you for the 24 Hours of Moab - Moab's weather can be unpredictable so bring warm clothes, a rain jacket, a hat and a windbreaker to fortify yourself against the elements. Sunglasses, sweatproof sunscreen, and lip balm will help protect you against Moab's bright, sunny conditions. Granny Gear Productions provides water, showers, Emergency Medical Services and an expo featuring mouth-watering specialties ranging from local BBQ to homemade baked goods. Recommended reading - Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey recounts Abbey's experiences as the solitary Park Service Ranger at Arches National Monument during the 1950s. A rebellious and eloquent loner, Abbey's accounts of living in a harsh and hostile land vividly depict a time and place that dwell in the heart of every rugged individual. The official grand finale to the 24-hour race season and Association of Mountainbike Team Relay International World Championships of 24-hour racing, the 11th Annual 24 Hours of Moab begins October 15 when more than 4,500 dedicated mountain bike racers and thrill-seeking support crew descend on mountain biking's most revered destination in Moab, Utah, for a legendary celebration of cycling. The 24 Hours of Moab hosts an international field of racers who will compete for bragging rights and $63,000 in cash and prizes. An approved increase in entries for this year's solo category raises the total amount of prize money up for grabs for soloists to $15,000, easily the largest cash purse offered since Granny Gear Productions created 24-hour ultra-endurance solo racing with John Stamstad in 1996. Read about the BLM-approved increase for solo entries at www.webslingercommunications.com/GG/BLM_Moab.htm The largest mountain bike race west of the Mississippi, a weekend of world-class competition and fat tire camaraderie, and an opportunity to race on some of the most stunning terrain in the U.S. earns The 24 Hours of Moab its status as one of the most celebrated mountain bike races in the world. Supporting Sponsors include NiteRider Technical Lighting Systems, BIKE Magazine, VeloWear.com, and The American Lung Association. Contributing sponsors include Shimano USA and East-West Printing. Read about NiteRider's new MOAB light at www.webslingercommunications.com/GG/Niterider_Moab.htm Granny Gear Productions, a sports marketing and event production company, has earned a reputation as the industry's most innovative and successful event organizer. With more than 23 years as a mountain bike race organizer, Granny Gear President and CEO, Laird Knight, created the 24-hour racing format in 1991. In 2001, Knight became West Virginia Tourism's Person-of-the-Year and in 2002, Knight was inducted into The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. AMTRI, Association of Mountainbike Team Racing International is the international governing body for 6, 12, 18 and 24-hour team relay racing AMTRI provides event insurance, sanctioning, technical consulting and marketing assistance to all AMTRI sanctioned events. AMTRI is a division of Granny GearProductions, Inc. For more information, visit: www.grannygear.com For photographic material, press credentials, or to set up an interview with racers from your area, call Wendy at 617-308-2500 or email prgal@grannygear.com. ******************************************************************************** 24 Hours of Moab to Deliver Largest Solo Cash Purse in History of Sport MOAB, Utah (September 1, 2005) The Bureau of Land Management approved an increase in the number of solo entries from 75 to 100 for the 11th Annual 24 Hours of Moab. While this increase will heighten competition in the solo category, the total amount of prize money up for grabs for soloists rises to $15,000, easily the largest cash purse offered since Granny Gear Productions created 24-hour ultra-endurance solo racing with John Stamstad in 1996. Ultra-endurance Pro/Solo racers arrive at 24 Hours of Moab to do battle against one of the largest and most elite fields in the world. Many solo racers best more than half the teams. Even more impressive than that, some will log as many as 17 laps, more than 250 miles and 18,700 feet of climbing on some of the most rugged terrain around! Throughout the race, Granny Gear Productions’ unprecedented, state-of-the-art, RealTime™ electronic scoring system broadcasts up-to-the-second real-time results on grannygear.com. Fans, friends, family members unable to make it to Moab can track the race’s progress from wherever there is an Internet connection. Back at the race venue, a wireless network broadcasts the results to race participants. Racers eager to size up returning competitors can research previous years’ lap times for each racer from each team for every race since 2001. Visit: http://grannygear.com/Races/history _results.shtml. The official grand finale to the 24-hour race season and Association of Mountainbike Team Relay International World Championships of 24-hour racing, the 11th Annual 24 Hours of Moab begins October 15 when more than 4,500 dedicated mountain bike racers and thrill-seeking support crew descend on mountain biking’s most revered destination in Moab, Utah, for a legendary celebration of cycling. The 24 Hours of Moab hosts an international field of racers who will compete for bragging rights and $63,000 in cash and prizes. The largest mountain bike race west of the Mississippi, a weekend of world-class competition and fat tire camaraderie, and an opportunity to race on some of the most stunning terrain in the U.S. earns The 24 Hours of Moab its status as one of the most celebrated mountain bike races in the world. Supporting Sponsors include NiteRider Technical Lighting Systems, BIKE Magazine, VeloWear.com, Camelbak, RecoverEase, and The American Lung Association. Contributing sponsors include Shimano USA and East-West Printing. Granny Gear Productions, a sports marketing and event production company, has earned a reputation as the industry's most innovative and successful event organizer. With more than 23 years as a mountain bike race organizer, Granny Gear President and CEO, Laird Knight, created the 24-hour racing format in 1991. In 2001, Knight became West Virginia Tourism’s Person-of-the-Year and in 2002, Knight was inducted into The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. AMTRI, Association of Mountainbike Team Racing International is the international governing body for 6, 12, 18 and 24-hour team relay racing AMTRI provides event insurance, sanctioning, technical consulting and marketing assistance to all AMTRI sanctioned events. ******************************************************************************** Hi! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Lia Goodrich and I am the 2005 Beaver Meadows race coordinator for the CSU rams cycling team. I am writing to invite you to our race coming up on september 10-11. This is the 10th annual race and the festival is quickly growing to become one of the most well-known in Colorado. This year's activities for the weekend will include a short track race and downhill race on saturday, and a cross country race with festival on Sunday. The festival will include events for all ages including the first ever kid's race. Camping is available in Red Feather right on site and it is going to be a great time. We would love to see your team out for the fun. For more information, details and directions, visit www.ramscycling.com/bmrace or feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Lia Goodrich Race Promotion: Beaver Meadows vp@ramscycling.com 970.988.8593 ********************************************************************************* I am spearheading a new Off Road park, hopefully, in the El Paso County. It will be developed as a min Colorado and cater to the following: Dirt Bike, ATV, Trails bike, 4 wheel drive, BMX bike, Mountain bike, Mountain Board, Horses, hiking, camping. We will be the only and largest off Road Park in the United States. Additionally, we will be hosting the National X-Games and Enduro races (Horse and Moto-Cross). Most of the park is open camping and authorized trail riding. We are now trying to secure 657 acres of land from the city that is behind PPIR. Grand Opening will be 1 May 2006. If you will, please check out our website. http://www.motozone.us ********************************************************************************* Looking to sell a Large 2003 Rocky Mountain Switch used for 1/2 a season. Manitou Sherman Breakout (6 inches) $2,300.00. Any inquiries please e-mail legarteig@shaw.ca. ********************************************************************************* Action Alert: Ask Senator Allen to Support Bike-friendly Wilderness Bill Action Alert Please help IMBA reach out to U.S. Senator George Allen (R-VA) by asking him to co-sponsor the Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2005 (S. 942/H.R. 1975). Working closely with the Virginia Wilderness Committee (VWC), IMBA has helped forge an innovative bike-friendly agreement that will protect parts of the Jefferson National Forest in southern Virginia as Wilderness. Wilderness designations ban bicycle access and, traditionally, are problematic for mountain bike advocates. However, the Virginia bill employs boundary adjustments and diverse designations to protect riding opportunities, and so could become an important model for other states. The bill is endorsed by more than 100 organizations, including dozens of businesses, local government officials, Virginia Wilderness Committee, Virginia Audubon Council, the Virginia Tourism Corporation and local mountain biking clubs. U.S. Representative Rick Boucher (D-VA) and U.S. Senator John Warner (R-VA) introduced the bill. With Senator Allen's support it has a good chance of becoming law. "This Wilderness legislation is the product of years of work," said Mark Miller with the Virginia Wilderness Committee and the Southern Appalachian Forest Coalition. "The agreement between mountain bikers and VWC provides a framework for future cooperative efforts. We must all work together to help the Virginia delegation get this bill passed." To read more and use IMBA's easy online comment form visit: http://www.imba.com/news/action_alerts/07_05/07_07_virginia.html To be removed from IMBA's email list email membership@imba.com with the subject REMOVE. Please forward this email to your cycling friends. Jenn Dice -- Government Affairs Director International Mountain Bicycling Association Phone: (303) 545 9011x103 Fax: (303) 545 9026 E-mail: jenn@imba.com Website: http://www.imba.com ********************************************************************************** I am working for 180 degrees in Cape Town and we are organising sport events. In October this year we will run the 180° Cederberg MTB Experience and we thought that might be of interest to you. This is a 3-day, full-service stage race that will take place in the breathtaking terrain of the unique Cederberg Wilderness Area from 21 – 23 October. The route (220 km in total, 70-80 km each day) which includes sections open exclusively for the race traverses stunning mountain passes, river-crossings and dusty jeep and technical single tracks. Stages of our race will be Clanwilliam, Wupperthal, Algeria and Citrusdal where we will provide tented accommodation and meals in cooperation with the local communities. Please also see the enclosed flyer for further details or visit our website www.180.co.za/cederberg. We just opened online registration and we have limited access for 200 teams of two riders. Prices will be R 2.100 per rider including accommodation, meals and transport back to starting point (Clanwilliam) on the last day. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or remarks concerning the 180° Cederberg MTB Experience. Thank you very much. Kindest Regards, Petra Dumroese 180 Degrees 19 Clare str, Gardens Cape Town, 8001 Tel 27 21 462 0992 Fax 27 21 462 0995 Cell 27 82 923 5289 www.180.co.za ********************************************************************************** MONTEREY, Calif. (June 1, 2005) - Light & Motion sponsored pro Cameron Chambers won the war of attrition at the NORBA Solo 24hr National Championships in Spokane, Washington this weekend. Battling intense heat and competition from 5 times World Champion Chris Eatough and 3 times National Champion Tinker Juarez; Chambers logged over 315 miles and consumed 14,000 calories to take first place. Cameron waited till the sun set to make his charge up through the dehydrated field. The incredibly white even light from his Light & Motion ARC Li-ion allowing him to close and pass 5-times World Champion Chris Eatough during the night. The light weight Li-ion battery supplied more than enough run time for Cameron's support crew to focus on the the decisive factor in this years race-proper hydration and food. ********************************************************************************** We are in search of a fleet ( 4 or 5) mountain bikes for use in a summer camp. Looking for decent quality, light, front suspension, used. Please contact Jud – info@sma-summers.com 814-667-3874 Jud Millar, Director Stone Mountain Adventures RD2 Box 3546B Huntingdon, PA 16652 Ph 814-667-3874 Fax 814-667-2497 info@sma-summers.com WWW.SMA-SUMMERS.COM *********************************************************************************** Check out this excellent newsletter! http://www.mtbkanata.com/newsletter.php *********************************************************************************** We are hosting the 2005 Tour of Utah, for information on the race you can visit tourofutah.com Let us know if your team is intrested and we will see what we can do for your team. Scott Preston scott@tourofutah.com 801-400-6129 *********************************************************************************** "I used to always have problems with my drive train - poor shifting, broken chains, skipping gears, etc... it was one area of maintenance that required a lot of time and effort, not to mention the trailside breakdowns sometimes leaving me stranded, and the un-needed familiarity with my chain repair tool. Then, in 2002, I discovered ProGold Chain Lube and have used this product exclusively ever since. There are now less breakdowns, one-third the shifting problems, and less repair dollars spent - which translates into more FUN riding!!. All you need to do is develop the habit to use it regularly." Stan from webmountainbike.com ************************************************************************************* |
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