Original Bontrager RaceLite http://home.austin.rr.com/johnandhania/mtb.html One of the last frames to come out of the Santa Cruz factory before they were purchased by Trek and shutdown. Frame color is Midnight Blue. Tube decals were removed to reduce theft risk. Replacement decals can be found on Ebay. This is a great mountain bike with high end, light weight components and aggressive handling geometry. Specs: Bontrager RaceLite Handmade Chromoly Frame MEDIUM (super extruded frame NOT intended for hefty riders) XTR Drive Train (8 spd) XTR hubs XT Rapid fire shifters XT V brakes with ceramic pads Mustang front rim (ceramic) Bontrager Valiant Asymmetric rear wheel (black) with custom DT spoke build (ceramic) Velociraptor tires, 90% tread remaining Bontrager RaceLite handlebars and bar ends Judy XC Front Shock Bontrace Race Stem Shimano 747 SPD pedals With super thin Chromoly frame and above components, this is a very light bike in the weight class of aluminum but with desired flexibility of chromoly. Bike was tailored for fast riding and climbing. Your full suspension buddies won't be able to hang with you on uphills. Shifting is smooth and reliable as you would expect from XTR. Actually it shifts better than my road bike. Ceramic V-brakes for faster stops and Asym wheel for added strength with no added weight. The bike has been well maintained. It was my only mountain bike for many years until I recently acquired another hardtail. For the same amount of money or more (don't forget about sales tax), you could purchase an inferior entry level bike OR you could pick up this bike with high end components. See link below for images: http://home.austin.rr.com/johnandhania/mtb.html $750 Contact me if you are interested. I will meet you at a convenient public place 90 miles within the Austin area for the exchange. I can be reached at: P hon e: five one two - four one three - two four eight five or via m. ail: yyyiiikes (-at-) yahoo (-dot-) com ************************************************************************************ 2005 Laramie Enduro. The Laramie Enduro takes place in the Happy Jack Area of the Medicine Bow NF. The no-repeat 111k (69 mile) course consists of wildlife trails, single track, and USFS roads, all above 7500' elevation with almost 7000' of climbing. Fees $55 on/before July 15, 2005; $75 after July 15, 2005. Fees include t-shirt, swag bag, door prizes, 4 fully stocked rest stations, post-race meal, drinks, massage, and entertainment. Cash prizes Pro/Expert, merchandise prizes all other categories. USFS parking fee $5. Camping available $7/night. On-line registration at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1204929. Check us out at http://www.laramieenduro.org. Proceeds benefit American Red Cross of Wyoming & other local non-profit organizations. Have You Got What It Takes? Sincerely, Rich Vincent Chairman, Laramie Enduro W: 307-777-7070 (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) H: 307-745-8682 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) rvince@state.wy.us rvincent@fiberpipe.net http://www.laramieenduro.org ************************************************************************************* For Immediate Release: January 6, 2005 Contact: Jenn Dice, IMBA government affairs director jenn@imba.com, 303-545-9011 Attend IMBA's 24 Hours of D.C. Mountain bikers are invited to join the newest 24-hour event - IMBA's 24 Hours of Washington, D.C. It's your chance to give something back to the sport. The marathon will take place April 6-7, 2005 in the U.S. capital. The goal is simple: raise awareness about access and recreation issues and convince lawmakers that mountain biking deserves their support. The fun begins with a party Wednesday, April 6 at 7 p.m. IMBA staff will equip participants with talking points, handouts and lobbying advice. The next morning, we'll hit the halls of Congress and talk to our elected representatives and staff about key legislation and how it impacts mountain biking. Finally, we'll celebrate our success with a Thursday evening shindig. The effort builds on IMBA's increased activity and leadership in Washington, D.C. - the place where key trail management decisions are made. In 2004, mountain bikers held more than 140 face-to-face meetings with government leaders during the biannual IMBA Summit. IMBA is dedicated to making the trip affordable. We'll schedule all congressional meetings, coordinate logistics and provide plenty of free food and drink. Attendees will need to cover transportation and lodging costs. For more info and to register visit: http://www.imba.com/resources/washington_dc/24_hours_dc.html ************************************************************************************* Subj: Sales Reps Wanted for Terry Precision Cycling Date: 12/16/04 1:26:54 PM Pacific Standard Time From: olgat@terrybicycles.com (Olga Tabinsky) To: messageboard@webmountainbike.com We are looking for Sales Reps across the nation to work with Bike Shops, Fitness & Outdoor Retailers, and Bicycling Clubs to expand our territory of Terry Apparel, Saddles and Bicycles. Someone with a background in Sales would be helpful. Drop me a line along with your resume when you have a chance. Olga Tabinsky Wholesale Sales Manager Terry Precision Cycling 1657 East Park Dr Macedon, NY 14502-8892 USA 800-289-8379 ext. 11 315-986-2104 Fax olgat@terrybicycles.com ********************************************************************************** Subj: Message Board Ad Date: 12/14/04 12:21:00 AM Pacific Standard Time From: JayMoney@peoplepc.com (J Giacchino) To: messageboard@webmountainbike.com http://www.mountainbiketales.com Editorial based ezine devoted to all facets of mountain bike riding. Monthly columns, articles, product reviews and message boards. We are seeking writers and photographers to contribute tales and pics to share with the world. *********************************************************************************** Subj: Fox Float 04 RL, ProPedal, with lockout, 200mm for sale or trade (for Float RP3) Date: 11/28/04 2:27:14 PM Pacific Standard Time From: Alexander.Repenning@Colorado.EDU (Alexander Repenning) To: messageboard@webmountainbike.com This is a new Fox Float 04 RL, with ProPedal (stable platform, lockout, 200mm. This shock came as part of a warrantee complete bike frame replacement (Marin Attack Trail). If you like to have stable platform AND lockout this is the ticket: the pre 04 Float did not have ProPedal and the new Float RP3 does not have lockout. I personally neither need ProPedal nor lockout. This is why I consider selling it ($250) or trading it (we can work something out) for a 200mm Float RP3. a Fox Float 04 RL currently costs ~$350, http://www.icyclesusa.com/catalog/new/2004-fox-float-rl-shock.htm for tech spec look here: http://www.foxracingshox.com/BackOffice/UploadedFiles/OwnersManual/ shoxmanual_en04.pdf send me email. Alex Prof. Dr. Alexander Repenning vCard: http://www.cs.colorado.edu/~ralex/AlexanderRepenning.vcf *********************************************************************************** 17" Gunnar Ruffian frame, pewter color. A few scratches, of course! In great shape, though. A GREAT bike- check it out at www.gunnarbikes.com $500 firm. email John: j@johnnyred.us. I am in Longmont, Colorado. ************************************************************************************ For Immediate Release: Oct. 19, 2004 Contact: Pete Webber, IMBA communications director pete@imba.com, 303-545-9011 Congress Honors Mountain Biking In an effort to get kids more active and help fight childhood obesity, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution officially declaring "National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day." The legislation is in memory of Jack Doub, a teenage mountain biker from North Carolina. Promoted by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day encourages adults and cycling clubs to introduce kids to the sport of mountain biking. The day is scheduled for the first Saturday of October each year. The House adopted House Concurrent Resolution 480 by unanimous consent on Oct. 5, 2004, just three days after IMBA celebrated the first annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. Thousands of kids participated in more than 100 events nationwide and in several other countries. Congressman Richard Burr of North Carolina introduced the resolution and Mark Udall of Colorado was a cosponsor. Earl Blumenauer of Oregon, Co-Chair of the Congressional Bike Caucus, and Joe Barton of Texas both made speeches in support of the resolution. The legislation marks one of the few times the sport of mountain biking has received attention from the U.S. Congress. "We're thrilled that Congress has stepped up to recognize mountain biking and kids," said IMBA communications director Pete Webber. "This will give Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day a huge boost. Mark your calendar now for Oct. 1, 2005." According to the U.S. Surgeon General, childhood obesity in the U.S. has reached an all-time high and today's youth are less active than ever before. IMBA believes mountain biking builds self-confidence and offers kids and adults an adrenaline-packed adventure while giving them an effective workout. "Jack Doub saw the need for kids to get off the couch, get outside, and get some exercise. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation," said Congressman Burr. Visit http://www.imba.com/resources/kids/resolution480.html to read the text of the legislation as well as the speeches of Congressmen Burr, Udall, Barton and Blumenauer. IMBA's National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day is supported by the Jack Doub Memorial Endowment, Schwinn Bicycles and the Goldsmith-Greenfield Foundation. For more information about National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day and local events, please visit http://www.imba.com/resources/kids/index.html *************************************************************************************** For Immediate Release: August 25, 2004 Contact: Pete Webber, IMBA communications director pete@imba.com, 303-545-9011 IMBA Announces 2004 Epic Rides 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 four outstanding routes as 2004 IMBA Epic Rides, adding to the 28 great rides we've picked since '99. We'll honor each one with a two-day celebration: you're invited! Epic celebrations are a weekend-long opportunity to bring mountain bikers together to celebrate our sport and great riding. The first day we focus on trailwork, the second on riding and enjoying the fruits of our labor. Participants camp near the trailhead, share meals, riding stories and ideas. The events are co-hosted by local mountain bike clubs and IMBA. 2004 IMBA Epic selections and celebration dates: - Mid Mountain Trail, Park City, Utah - Sept. 11-12 - Skookum Flats, Enumclaw, Washington - Sept. 24-25 - Buffalo Creek Trails, Pine, Colorado - Oct. 9-10 - Tanasi Trails, Ocoee, Tennessee - Nov. 13-14 The 2004 IMBA Epic Rides program is sponsored once again by Bike Magazine and Santa Cruz Bicycles. Host clubs are the Mountain Trails Foundation (Utah), Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club (Washington), Team Evergreen (Colorado), and SORBA Chattanooga (Tennessee). Epic celebrations are free to IMBA members and are limited to the first 100 pre-registered riders. Event registration now open: http://www.imba.com/epics ************************************************************************************ For Immediate Release Contact: Marty Jones August 23, 2004 martysjones@att.net , 303-860-7448 Dale’s Pale Ale Cans-for-Bikes Drive Yields Many Cans, Big Energy Savings Colorado mountain biker aims to be first to recycle 3,501 Dale’s Pale Ale cans and win a free Maverick American bike Lyons, Colorado) Last October, Oskar Blues Brewery founder Dale Katechis sought a head-turning way to encourage customers to recycle cans of Dale’s Pale Ale, the nation’s first hand-canned craft beer. His novel idea: the first three people to turn in 3,501 empty cans (one pallet’s worth) of Dale’s Pale Ale win a customized mountain bike from Boulder, Colorado’s Maverick American. The one-year promotion ends October 31, and a few of the state’s trail-riding Dale’s Pale Ale fans are racing to ride off with the three prizes. Leading the pack is Mike LeBeau, a 28-year-old Estes Park, Colorado man. A competition mountain biker on weekends, LeBeau earns a living doing trail maintenance for Rocky Mountain National Park, and fighting wild fires with the Alpine Hot Shots. He’s a fan of Oskar Blues Brewery’s “gonzo canned beer” and gonzo recycling: LeBeau has turned in nearly 3,000 empty Dale’s Pale Ale cans to Oskar Blues Brewery. He’s the leader in the company’s recycling competition. “I want that Maverick bike,” LeBeau says. “It’s beautiful, there’s no other bike like it. And I appreciate the beauty of a handmade local product, whether it’s a killer beer or a killer mountain bike.” Leaders in Colorado’s recycling community appreciate the environmental efforts of Oskar Blues. The microbrewer is the first in the United States to can its own beer and make the aluminum can its primary package for off-premise sales. “Oskar Blues has led the microbrewing trade into the can segment,” says Jack DeBell, Director of Recycling Services at the University of Colorado at Boulder. “It’s huge for recycling. The company knows that good business and environmental responsibility go hand-in-hand.” The company’s cans-for-bikes effort does great things for the environment. “Aluminum cans are the most efficient, money-generating form of recyclable packaging,” DeBell says. “Each recycled can saves the energy equivalent of 8 ounces of gasoline, so each bike winner saves the planet 218 gallons of gas.” LeBeau is not draining all of those cans by himself. “I show up with at least four or five cases of Dale’s Pale Ale whenever I go to a party,” he says. “I’ve made a lot of new friends up here in the Park.” In exchange for his uncanny hospitality, LeBeau gets the empty Dale’s Pale Ale cans. In the next few weeks he’ll use those cans to claim one of the Maverick ML-7 bikes, custom painted with Dale’s Pale Ale graphics. Maverick bikes are the creation of Paul Turner, Maverick American’s founder. Turner gained a place in biking history in the Nineties by creating the RockShox front fork, a suspension fork that changed mountain biking forever. His aluminum-frame Maverick bikes feature patented front and rear suspension systems, and other innovations that wow mountain biking enthusiasts and Turner and his staff. “Dale and his crew have the same mentality that we have at Maverick,” Turner says. “Both of our companies are driven by an overwhelming desire to have a blast and pass it on.” Oskar Blues founder Dale Katechis rides a Maverick in the mountains surrounding Lyons, Colorado. “They are the ultimate mountain bike for serious riders,” Katechis says. “Like us, Maverick does incredible things with aluminum.” Katechis is proud of the recycling and environmental merits of his canned wonders. “We have a new slogan,”” Katechis says, “for our canned beers: ‘A snub to OPEC in every can.’” America’s first hand-canned craft beer, Dale’s Pale Ale (6.5% ABV) is an assertive, hoppy thriller made with European malts and four strains of American hops. It has changed the way beer lovers perceive canned beer. Its numerous honors include “Top Industry Story of the Year” from Celebrator Beer News. For complete rules on the Dale’s Pale Ale/Maverick American recycling contest, visit http://www.dalespaleale.com/bike.htm . For details on Maverick American bikes visit www.maverickamerican.com. For details on CU Boulder’s nationally recognized recycling program visit www.colorado.edu/recycle . For more information on Dale’s Pale Ale and Oskar Blues Brewery visit www.dalespaleale.com and www.oskarblues.com . For interviews, beer samples and other media questions contact Marty Jones at martysjones@att.net or 303-860-7448 *********************************************************************************** Subj: repeatedly breaking spokes Date: 8/23/04 11:04:48 AM Pacific Daylight Time From: dcplark@tds.net (Don Lark) To: messageboard@webmountainbike.com The last 3 times I've rode I've broken spokes. I'm wondering if need someone to build me a wheel. Or if I should just buy a double walled rim. Or just keep replacing spokes? Don *********************************************************************************** For Immediate Release: August 10, 2004 Contact: Pete Webber, IMBA communications director pete@imba.com, 303-545-9011 IMBA Launches New Logo and Ad Campaign The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) has unveiled a comprehensive new marketing effort that includes new logos, graphics, slogans and advertisements. It's all the product of a new partnership with award-winning advertising firm Carmichael Lynch. The goal: build a higher awareness for IMBA and recruit new members. The new IMBA logo is a simple, strong image with a modern vibe. Accompanying the logo are four symbols that concisely describe IMBA's work: Speak, Build, Respect, Ride. The campaign also introduces new print ads with the tagline, "What would we do without trails?" The ads feature mountain bike riders in improbable situations, such as playing shuffleboard, to demonstrate what cyclists might do if there were no trails to ride. "Let's face it: describing IMBA's work in a compelling way is difficult. Advocacy, lobbying, land managers, government bureaucracy - it's not the stuff most mountain bikers want to hear about," said IMBA communications director Pete Webber. "This new campaign gives our brand some energy. It describes our work in a straightforward manner and presents dynamic ads with an emotional tagline." To celebrate the new campaign, IMBA is holding a contest on the IMBA website to encourage mountain bikers to submit their own "What would we do without trails?" photograph. The winner will earn a Juan Solo singlespeed mountain bike from Salsa Cycles. "The true measure of IMBA's work is trail access - our top priority is ensuring people have great trails to ride. But being able to put a fresh, new spin on our image is important, too. We need to catch the eyes of mountain bikers. This is a first step in attracting riders to our movement and enlisting them as IMBA supporters. For mountain biking, more IMBA members means more clout and better riding," said IMBA's Webber. Based in Minneapolis, Carmichael Lynch has been Harley-Davidson's ad agency for the past 25 years. Other clients include Porsche, Northwest Airlines and American Standard. The 270-person agency is recognized as one of the top advertising agencies in the world. Most of their work on the IMBA campaign is donated. View the campaign and learn more about the contest at http://www.imba.com. *********************************************************************************** From: enews@imba.com (IMBA) To: drstanman@aol.com (STAN MANSTOF) Hello Stan, What would we do without trails? That's our new slogan and a key part of a dynamic IMBA revamp that includes fresh logos, graphics and advertisements. To celebrate the new look, IMBA is holding a contest to encourage mountain bikers to submit their own photo for the "What would we do without trails?" ad campaign. The winner will earn a singlespeed mountain bike from Salsa Cycles! View the new campaign and learn about the contest at http://www.imba.com. Thank you for your support of mountain biking and IMBA! The IMBA Team *********************************************************************************** IMBA/CLIF Bar Trail Preservation Grants Applications Due September 1, 2004 Mountain bike clubs are encouraged to submit applications for the IMBA/CLIF Bar Trail Preservation Grants before the September 1 deadline. In 2004, the International Mountain Bicycling Association and CLIF Bar will award twelve $500 cash grants to IMBA affiliated clubs in the United States. Six were awarded in the spring and the remainder will be granted at the end of the summer. The IMBA/CLIF Bar Trail Preservation Grants will help IMBA clubs to enhance, preserve and maintain trail opportunities for mountain bikers. Some examples of how these funds may be used include: constructing informational kiosks, installing signage, printing educational brochures, equipping volunteer bicycle patrols, constructing bridges or trail structures, and other projects that improve trail conditions. IMBA staff will review applications and select the grant winners. Summer grants application deadline: September 1, 2004. Grant Applications MUST Include: 1. A one-page, typed description of the proposed project. 2. A budget outline to show how all funding will be used. 3. Club Name (Clubs applying for grants must be current members of IMBA.) 4. Complete contact information including contact name, address, phone and email address. Please submit applications by email (preferred) to brandon@imba.com or IMBA Grant Programs, PO Box 7578, Boulder, CO, USA 80306. Questions should be directed to Brandon Dwight, brandon@imba.com Details: http://www.imba.com/resources/grants/clifbar_grants.html ********************************************************************************** Subj: B.O.B. Trailers Issues Trailwork Challenge to IMBA Clubs Date: 7/29/04 10:28:26 AM Pacific Daylight Time From: brandon@imba.com (IMBA) To: drstanman@aol.com (STAN MANSTOF) For Immediate Release: July 29, 2004 Contact: Brandon Dwight, IMBA grants coordinator brandon@imba.com, 303-545-9011 2004 National Public Lands Day Features IMBA/B.O.B. Trailer Trailwork Challenge IMBA-affiliated clubs across the U.S. are encouraged to schedule volunteer projects for National Public Lands Day and enter the IMBA/B.O.B. Trailer Trailwork Challenge. This one-day celebration of public land will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004. Register your project on the IMBA website. We'll record your club's contribution to the nationwide effort and enter your group in a drawing for a B.O.B. IBEX Suspension Trailer with trailwork tool racks ($500 retail). Whether it's new trail construction or routine maintenance, involving your group in National Public Lands Day will help solidify mountain biking's prominent position in the trails community. Trailwork projects that involve other trail groups or creative partnerships with the public/private sector are encouraged. IMBA is proud to be a member of the coalition promoting National Public Lands Day. To learn more about National Public Lands Day in your state visit: http://www.npld.com/background.htm. To request National Public Lands Day brochures and newsletters for your trailwork day, email Robb Hampton at hampton@neetf.org. For more information contact Brandon Dwight at brandon@imba.com. *********************************************************************************** From: enews@imba.com (IMBA) To: drstanman@aol.com (STAN MANSTOF) Hi Stan, Here's a quick message to let you know about a cool new IMBA book: "Trail Solutions: IMBA's Guide to Building Sweet Singletrack." This 272-page book combines cutting-edge trailbuilding techniques with proven fundamentals in a colorful, easy-to-read format. Packed with more than 130 photos and 50 original illustrations, "Trail Solutions" is an essential tool for land managers, volunteer trailbuilders and everyone who loves trails. Buy your copy today! Visit http://www.imba.com or call 1-888-442-4622 to order. Price: $30 for IMBA Members, $35 for Non Members, $26 ea. for 10 plus The new book expands greatly on IMBA's popular handbook "Building Better Trails" and breaks new ground by providing detailed advice on banked turns, rock armoring, mechanized tools, freeriding, downhilling, risk management, and other pioneering techniques. Look inside the book: http://www.imba.com/resources/trail_building/trail_solutions.html Thanks for your support. The IMBA Team *********************************************************************************** Hello Mountain Bikers and Trail Enthusiasts, You're invited to British Columbia this August for a very special event: The North Shore Credit Union World Mountain Bike Conference on Sustainability August 17-20, 2004, North Vancouver, BC, Canada Join IMBA and other mountain biking leaders for three days of education, networking and discussion covering the environmental, social and economic issues surrounding mountain biking. Topics will include sustainable land use planning, freeriding, trail design, risk management, the economic and social benefits of mountain biking, and success stories from around the world. The conference will bring environmental professionals, legal experts, veteran land managers and mountain biking leaders to Vancouver's North Shore - the birthplace of freeriding. For details on price, location, schedule, sessions, speakers and other activities, visit http://www.nsmbfc.com/conference. Thanks for your support. The IMBA Team *********************************************************************************** The Sidewinder Crank is Da Bomb's newest foray into the Dirt jump / Freeride MTB crank market. *Made from 4130 Cro-Mo *170mm length *Uses a 104mm rings *Triple plate chrome only *MSRP is: $189.00 For a look at the full line of Da Bomb products: http://www.dabombusa.com Any other questions or comments please contact: Jeff G. Holt DLX MARKETING Media Contact for: Time Sport USA Nokian USA Nokon USA Ice Tools USA Da Bomb USA Santa Cruz Syndicate ************************************************************************************ Subj: cycling survey Date: 5/25/04 11:30:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time From: rlachaus@csusb.edu (Robert G. LaChausse) To: manimal@webmountainbike.com We need MTB'ers to participate. Please share with anyone who might be interested or post on your website. Thanks. Thanks. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=25678465484 Motivation of Cyclists Survey The study in which you are being asked to participate in is designed to investigate various reasons why cyclists train and participate in cycling events. This study is interested in all types of people who bicycle. This study is being conducted by Robert LaChausse in the Department of Health Science and Human Ecology at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). Participants will complete an online survey that takes about 5 minutes to complete. The survey will be available online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=25678465484. The beginning date for the study is May 10, 2004 ending on July 1, 2004. As a way of thanking you for your participation, you will be eligible to win a $25.00 gift certificate to Excel Sport. At no time will the information you provide be linked to your personal information. If you have any questions or comments on this study, please contact Robert LaChausse at rlachaus@csusb.edu ************************************************************************************ NORBA/IMBA Trail Tune-Up Grants Available For Immediate Release 05-6-04 Contact: Brandon Dwight, IMBA brandon@imba.com 303-545-9011 Seven $500 NORBA/IMBA Trail Tune-Up Grants are available to mountain biking groups seeking to expand trail improvement projects. Plans to create or improve trails used for mountain bike racing will receive the highest consideration, but grants can be applied to trails used for race training and recreational riding. Applicants must be current members of IMBA as well as NORBA members or race promoters. Trail Tune-Up Grants are completely funded by National Off-Road Bicycle Association (NORBA) members through an optional land access checkbox on NORBA license applications and renewal forms. The program is administered through a partnership between the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) and NORBA. Mountain bike clubs are encouraged to submit applications for NORBA/IMBA 2004 Trail Tune-Up Grants before the June 1 deadline. Visit the IMBA website: (http://www.imba.com/resources/grants/index.html) for more information. ***************************************************************************** OK, For all you riders out there who think toe clips are outmoded, difficult to get into or out of, or otherwise unsatisfactory. First, I’ve never used clipless pedals so I won’t provide the pros and cons of each system. I’m just not crazy about the clipless system. Secondly, if you plan to do big hops and jumps, your skill level is beyond mine and you probably need clipless pedals. But I’ve seen plenty of riders struggle in trying to snap onto clipless pedals and having a lot more trouble than me and my toe clips. The fact is toe clip pedals can be easily modified for ease of use, so please listen to my argument for toe clips. Several mountain bike magazine articles have been written describing the advantages of toe clips. Among these are a wider variety of foot positions on the pedal, a cheaper system, much less repair and upkeep, never jamming up with mud and debris, plus several other beneficial attributes. Here is what I do to ease toe clip use. First, I remove the pedals, put them in a vice and with a metal file I grind down on the pointed tips that grip your sole until only flattened nubs are remaining. I select a shoe with either a worn down bottom tread or shoes without knobby type soles, like flat bottomed tennis shoes or deck shoes. But ALWAYS with laces, no slip-ons. Also, for shoes with knobby treads, you can fill in the sole treads with several layers of “shoe goo”. The final effect is a shoe to pedal interface that provides friction enough to keep the shoe in place under almost any riding condition but with enough freedom that the shoe can slip into and out of the toe clip pedal with a minimum of effort. I am 90 percent successful in slipping into the toe clip under any circumstance. And after a bunch of endos and other crashes I have never had my foot caught in a toe clip pedal. My feet just slip right out without even thinking about it, it’s automatic. Lastly, I can wear shoes appropriate for the season, heavier warm shoes in winter; canvas low cut tennis shoes in summer. I know a lot of riders think it’s amateurish to use toe clips, but that’s their problem. ****************************************************************************** Subj: Mark J Reynolds-MOUNTAIN BIKER-KILLED BY MOUNTAIN LION . MEMORIAL RIDE/FUND RAISER AT NORBA NATIONALS Date: 3/6/04 2:05:39 PM Pacific Standard Time From: wmancini@houston.rr.com (Will Mancini) To: messageboard@webmountainbike.com File: MJRWacoFlyer.pdf (306005 bytes) DL Time (TCP/IP): < 1 minute HI FELLOW BIKERS & FRIENDS, ATTACHED IS THE FLYER REGARDING THE MARK J REYNOLDS EVENT THAT IS CORRELATING WITH THE TEXAS NORBA NATIONAL BIKE SERIES ON MARCH 11TH-14TH IN WACO, TEXAS. MARK ORGINALLY GOT HIS MOUNTAIN BIKE CAREER STARTED HERE IN TEXAS AND NORBA HAS DECIDED TO HONOR HIM BY NAMING HIS EXPERT 35-29 CLASS RACES AFTER HIM. THIS IS TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS FOR HIS MEMORIAL FUND, THE MARK J REYNOLDS “BIKES FOR NEEDY KIDS” PLUS REMEMBERING HIM- DOING WHAT HE LOVED. WE’LL HAVE A BOOTH UP AT WACO –SO COME ON BY AND DROP A BID ON THE GREAT STUFF FOR THE SILENT AUCTION OR A DONATION TO THE FUND. THE DONATIONS HERE IN TEXAS- WILL BE USED TO BUY KIDS IN TEXAS BIKES AND HELEMETS! LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEIN' YOU THERE! AMB ****************************************************************************** Subj: Clipless Pedals Date: 1/19/04 2:12:49 PM Pacific Standard Time From: michael@michaelambrose.com (Michael Ambrose Photography) To: messageboard@webmountainbike.com I am writing so that anyone inexperienced with clipless pedals will not make the same mistake I did! At long last I bought my new Specialized Enduro. Got it home, rode it around the block, tried track-standing in my driveway... and fell and broke my wrist in two places. The moral of the story is: Adjust the tension down on your new pedals, and if you have not ridden clipless before, do so on a softer surface like a grassy field. Now I get to stare at my new bike for the next three months (at least) with a cast up to my shoulder. ******************************************************************************* Specialized 2001 HardRock Comp, silver aluminum frame (small)& Mars Manitou fork, 27 speed. Purchased new in spring of '01, the kid raced it part of the '01 WVMBA season, then won a stumpjumper... Used as a back-up since then. Needs a new rear wheel & cables, otherwise in great shape. This is a perfect upgrade for a youngster! The kid's getting a new bike. $200 + shipping Contact Diann at dclothier@depotltd.com ******************************************************************************** Subj: Copper Canyon, Mexico Date: 11/3/03 3:16:27 PM Pacific Standard Time From: jhoren@cyclingusa.net (WT2) To: DRSTANMAN@aol.com Hi everyone, Im writing this email on behalf of Chip Brent, one of worldtreks more colorful client. Chip is trying to put a tour together in the Urique canyon in Mexico, which is as remote and scienic as the Batopilos canyon. He already has a small group commited but needs at least 4 more for the trip to fly. They are using Katun tours which is run by Hiram, a great guy and guide. If anyone is interested in going to the canyons for the first time or returning like Chip and his group to explore another canyon please contact Hiram at hiram@katun-tours .com. The tour leaves El Paso Texas on the 15th of Feb 2004 and finishes on the 21st. It is $1300 all inclusive from El Paso. They need to know definite numbers by the end of this month. Thank you. ******************************************************************************* Subj: Mountain Bikes??????? Date: 10/28/03 11:09:57 AM Pacific Standard Time From: mrwsm@yahoo.com (MRWSM) To: messageboard@webmountainbike.com Can someone explain to me what the big deal is about Mountain Bikes? I just bought one and I hate it. It has a lot of rolling resistance with those big knobby tires. I do one lap around my sub and I'm tired already. Going up hills even in the low granny gear is really tiring let alone mountains, LOL. When I ride my light weight 27'' 10 speed with skinny tires I can ride it all day with out getting tired. I feel I can go long distance with it. I don't even notice when riding against wind or up a hill. I would say mountain bikes are good for rough terrain only with little incline basically flats ******************************************************************************** Date: 10/2/03 12:12:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time From: smithy@cyclesmithy.com (Mark Mattei) To: messageboard@webmountainbike.com Brand New 2003 Mavic CrossRide Wheel set for sale. I just picked them up at my local shop and never put them on my bike. I have to sell them ASAP because I have just discovered Cyclocross and need a new bike before the season gets to far along. They are the 2003 models with black hubs and straight pull spokes the front is radialy laced with 24 spokes and the back has 28 spokes. Both wheels are perfectly true and round, and will accept any Shimano 8 or 9 speed cassette. Set also includes Mavic Hub adjustment tool spoke protector rim strips and Mavic stickers. I Will sell them for $200.00 including shipping in the lower 48 states. E mail me if you want pictures of the wheels and I will gladly send them to you. My e-mail address is smithy@cyclesmithy.com ************************************************************************************* Bicycling Wins! Congress Restores Funding House Approves $600 Million for 2004 Transportation Enhancements Program The Transportation Enhancements program was restored by the U.S. House of Representatives Sept. 4. The International Mountain Bicycling Association and the America Bikes coalition thank you for all your phone calls, emails and letters throughout the last month. Thousands of bicyclists called their members of Congress urging them to vote for the Petri-Olver amendment to reinstate 2004 funding. The amendment passed on a vote of 327 to 90! The Transportation Enhancements program is the largest source of federal funding for projects such as multi-use paths, bike lanes and safety education efforts. This victory not only restores $600 million in dedicated funding for 2004, it puts the bicycle and pedestrian community on strong footing for the bigger battle over the reauthorization of TEA-21, the 6-year transportation funding bill. To learn how your member of Congress voted visit: http://clerkweb.house.gov/cgi-bin/vote.exe?year=2003&rollnumber=469 To thank your member for their vote or express disappointment visit: http://www.house.gov to learn their address and phone number. Thank you again for getting involved to help save this valuable program. Jenn Dice -- Government Affairs Director International Mountain Bicycling Association ********************************************************************************* 2003 National Public Lands Day Features IMBA/B.O.B. Trailer Trailwork Challenge IMBA-affiliated clubs across the U.S. are encouraged to schedule volunteer projects for National Public Lands Day and enter the IMBA/B.O.B. Trailer Trailwork Challenge. This one-day celebration of public land will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003. Register your project on the IMBA website. We'll record mountain biker's contribution to the nationwide effort and enter your group in a drawing for a B.O.B. IBEX Suspension Trailer with trailwork tool racks ($500 retail). Whether it's new trail construction or routine maintenance, involving your group in National Public Lands Day will help solidify mountain biking's prominent position in the trails community. Trailwork projects that involve other trail groups or creative partnerships with the public/private sector are encouraged. IMBA is proud to be a member of the coalition promoting National Public Lands Day. To learn more about National Public Lands Day in your state visit: http://www.npld.com/background.htm. To request National Public Lands Day brochures and newsletters for your trailwork day, email Robb Hampton at hampton@neetf.org. For more information contact Jenn Dice at jenn@imba.com. ********************************************************************************* Subj: The route of the volcanos Date: 7/21/03 11:20:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time From: patrice@routedesvolcans.com (Patrice Blain) To: alligator.eric@wanadoo.fr (Eric DISSANE) File: RouteOfTheVolcanos.pdf (141328 bytes) DL Time (49333 bps): < 1 minute Hello, Please find attached a presentation for a multi-sport bike marathon, ecological and cultural organized by Eric Barone, the world record holder for speed on a bicycle. We also want to inform you of our interest in finding a distributer who can represent us and commercialize the marathon in your country. The concept of The Route of the Volcanos will be expanded to different countries in 2004 with 3 or 4 events. We wish to thank you in advance for passing on this message, we will be interested to hear from all serious candidates. You can contact us by telephone (+33 490 9 ************************************************************************************** The New England Mountain Bike Association is holding its annual Land Access Raffle, and is offering some great prizes! All money raised‹every dime‹goes to support NEMBA's Grant Program, which gives away money for trail projects in New England. This year they're offering a fully decked-out Santa Cruz Superlight, a trip with AdventureBus to Moab, a RockShox Psylo, a B.O.B trailer with tool rack, some USE shokposts and some swag from Pedro's USA. All prizes were donated generously by the manufacturers themselves. The drawing is on Sept. 30, and you don't need to be present to win. Tickets are $10, six for $50 or 15 for $100, and you can order them online on NEMBA's secure server or by calling 800-57-NEMBA. http://www.nemba.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Subj: FOR SALE Date: 9/22/01 3:32:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: sa003b2941@blueyonder.co.uk (Sue Abraham) To: messageboard@webmountainbike.com I have just won a brand spanking new 'Raleigh Special Product XPS 400' Limited Edition mountainbike and guess what ? I don't like riding bikes !! If anyone out there is interested in buying this for 1200 pounds (its worth 1500) please call Lisa or Kenneth on 01536 460193. Serious offers only please !! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hello Everyone, I was due to send out a newsletter last week, but I've put that on hold. I wanted to bring your attention to a raffle we're holding to benefit the victims of last weeks attack. From our website http://www.adventurebiketours.com there is a link to the Red Cross where you can directly donate needed funds. When you receive your confirmation email from the Red Cross you can forward it on to us and we will enter you to win a free trip to Copper Canyon that we are donating. When we receive the copy of your email that you receive from the Red Cross we will send you out a confirmation and raffle ticket numbers. There is no proprietary information in the email you will receive from the Red Cross. It is simply a confirmation for you and for tax purposes with a link to their site to verify how much you donated. Drawing date will be in approximately 60 days and tour can be taken throughout 2002. Here is the breakdown on the number of raffle tickets we'll give you for your donation. $100 1 ticket $250 3 tickets $500 7 tickets $1000 15 tickets Thanks you for your support during this crisis. Best regards to you and your family, John H. Saliba President, WorldTrek Expeditions Inc. http://www.adventurebiketours.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release: July 17, 2001 Contact: Jim Hasenauer, IMBA imbajim@aol.com or 303-545-9011 IMBA's Hasenauer Named to Top California Trail Advisory Group IMBA board member Jim Hasenauer was recently named to the California Recreational Trails Committee (CRTC) the state's highest profile trails advisory group. Hasenauer, who served as IMBA's president from 1991-1996, is one of five members appointed by California Governor Gray Davis to this influential committee, which coordinates trail planning and development among cities, counties and districts. "The CRTC plays a central role in shaping California trail policies," said IMBA executive director Tim Blumenthal. "Jim has been a national leader in creating trail management solutions for nearly 15 years. He'll strengthen the CRTC and assure that mountain biking interests are respected in key California trails decisions. "Hasenauer's selection to the CRTC is an indication of how far IMBA has come," added Blumenthal. "IMBA formed in 1988, in part to respond to restrictive trail policies proposed by the CRTC." California has more mountain bikers than any other U.S. state, and California IMBA members represent about 20 percent of the organization's total membership. The state's large, outdoors-minded population has contributed to crowded trails and challenging trail-user conflicts. For more info email Jim Hasenauer at imbajim@aol.com or call IMBA headquarters at 303-545-9011. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hey all Check out my website http://www.come.to/ukriding ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Everyone, I've been riding mountain bikes since I was 19... Thanks for your information! I enjoy reading materials from you webpage! It's informative and helps me alot in improving my skills as a do-it-yourself mountain bike rider-repairer... Mountain bike is the cool thing happening here in the Philippines, and it's relatively young... We got a lot of off-road, mountainous trails in the provinces of Laguna, Quezon, in Subic Bay and in all other parts of the country... There's a lot of secluded places but I assure you, your mountain bikes would feel their true worth... We have trails here which needs exploring... keeps you motivated to go on... Keep up the simple interfaces and cool reviews and tips! Your website is a great contribution to the mountain bike world. SherwinM. Philippines ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am intersted in putting a front suspension fork on my 1994 Aquila. Does anyone know if this is possible and if so, which one would you recommend? I found a cheap 2000 Marzocchi Z2 and was hoping that would be a good match. Any ideas? Thanks, Meghan meghansmiller@yahoo.com The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew recently completed a successful three-week tour of California marked by high-level land manager meetings and well-attended trailwork sessions. The work of the Trail Care Crew and all the volunteers who joined them will go a long way toward improving trail access for mountain biking in the Golden State. In 22 days, the Crew worked in 20 different locations in San Diego, Crestline, Orange County, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Marin County, and Berkeley. Here's a quick look at the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew's California visit: Project volunteers: 330 Volunteer trailwork hours: 685 Land managers met: 120 Trails visited: 40 Trail miles viewed:142 Trail assessment hours: 270 State Parks visited: 8 Slideshow presentations: 8 Largest trailwork event: Chris King Trail Daze (103 people; Santa Barbara) Highlights of the tour included: An IMBA-led seminar for 60 local and regional land managers co-hosted by the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Dept. and the San Diego Mountain Bike Association. Representatives from nearly every land management agency in the San Diego area and the region attended this very successful event which focused on model trail systems and proper trail design to mitigate user conflict, minimize erosion and protect natural settings. Leading a Trailbuilding School for the Rim of the World Trails Association, a group that is building a 100-mile singletrack trail through the San Bernardino mountains. Leading Trailbuilding Schools in Orange County with local IMBA club Trails-4-All for advanced crew leaders and law enforcement officers who oversee community service workers and inmates. A Trailbuilding School for new trails personnel and volunteers at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ft. Ord office in the Monterey area (home of the Sea Otter Classic). Meeting with advocates and land management personnel to assess trails in San Luis Obispo, Marin County and Berkeley. Helping lead a 103-person trailwork and BBQ extravaganza in Santa Barbara with the folks from Chris King components and Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Association. To learn more about the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew and find out how you can get involved with a TCC-led trailwork session or Trailbuilding School in your area, visit IMBA's website, http://www.imba.com and click on "Trail Care Crew." While online, you can also read the Crews' journals and view pictures from their travels, as well as check out articles on trail design, maintenance and construction. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bike Magazine Produces 2001 IMBA Epics Guide Bike Magazine, an Above-and-Beyond IMBA corporate supporter, has produced a full-color guide highlighting this year's IMBA Epic selections. The eight-page special section is bound inside Bike's July issue that is now reaching subscribers and newsstands. The guide features descriptions, photos and other useful trail information. This is the second year Bike Magazine has produced the Epics Guide with IMBA. More than 200,000 copies will be distributed. Bike is one of four sponsors of the 2001 IMBA Epics program, which is now in its third year. Patagonia, SRAM and Hydrapak are also providing support. The IMBA Epics program is a way for IMBA to select and publicize great adventure mountain bike rides around the world. These rides inspire the professional and volunteer work of mountain bike advocates and fuel the dreams of riders everywhere. The typical IMBA Epic route takes an average rider four-to-six hours to complete. Memories of these rides last for years. The eight 2001 IMBA Epic selections are the Berryman Trail in Potosi, Missouri; Telegraph Trails in Durango, Colorado; North Umpqua Trail in Roseburg, Oregon; Borden Mountain in West Hawley, Massachusetts; Dupont State Forest in Brevard, North Carolina; Bootleg Canyon in Boulder City, Nevada; Buckhorn Trail in Santa Barbara, California, and Maah Daah Hey Trail in Medora, North Dakota. IMBA hopes that mountain bikers will add these trails to their "must-ride" lists and travel to these locations when opportunities arise. IMBA members are also invited to participate in this year's Epic celebration events two-day affairs that blend a day of trailwork on the Epic route with a group ride the following day. Twenty IMBA Epics have been selected since 1999. More info on all of them ‹ as well as details on upcoming IMBA Epic celebration events ‹ are available on IMBA's website, http://www.imba.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stan, Thanks very much for both the Topeak Morph pump (works like a dream) and your speedy service. As you might imagine, there aren't many places in Burma where you can get a good pump, and your store came through in a big way. I'll be sure to recommend you guys to all my friends. Thanks, Mateo ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release May 17, 2001 Contact: Judd de Vall, IMBA international coordinator, judd@imba.com or 303 545 9011 IMBA Leads Successful British Columbia Mountain Bike Access Summit British Columbia mountain bikers gathered in Squamish, BC, May 12-13 for the first-ever British Columbia Mountain Bike Access Summit, presented by the International Mountain Bicycling Association, Cycling BC and Shimano Canada. The goal of the summit was to share and implement strategies to improve mountain bike access throughout the province. The weekend also included social events and plenty of sweet riding. The summit was part of IMBA's ongoing work to support and enhance mountain bike access in Canada. Attendees shared strategies on how to establish and manage mountain bike clubs, interact with the media and work with land managers to improve trail access. The summit will help inspire the formation of new clubs and the development of new trails province-wide. Presentations were made by land managers from BC Parks and the BC Ministry of Forests. Government officials from the Greater Vancouver Regional District attended to learn how to enhance recreational opportunities in their communities. The summit attracted members of more than 20 bicycle clubs, including the Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association, Tricities Off-Road Cycling Coalition, North Shore Mountain Bike Association, South Island Mountain Bike Society and Whistler Off-Road Cycling Association. "In one day, I learned more about land access issues and liability than all the previous events I have been involved in combined! Truly a great success from my perspective," said Richard Belson of Norco Bikes a leading Canadian bicycle distributor. The conference was hosted by the Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association and was supported by the Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company, Norco Bikes, the Test of Metal mountain bike race and Powerbar. For more information, please contact Judd de Vall, IMBA's international coordinator at judd@imba.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hello, I am looking for a small framed Gary Fisher Joshua X0 full bike. if you or anyone you know is looking to sell one please contact me. I am very interested. Thanks Marina Jazzer4428@aol.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gerardo A. Flores Area Supervisor 801-567-3245 801-579-7945 fax gerardo.flores@brin.com Hi everyone, I'm participating on this 150 miles bike tour to raise funds to help this organization. I'm looking for sponsor at $ 0.10 a mile. The check need to be made out to: Utah State Chapter National MS Society And mail to Broadcast International c/o Gerardo A. Flores 7050 Union Park Center Midvale, Utah 84047 The National Multiple SclerosisSociety offers a broad range of programs to help people with MS and their families lead more satisfying, productive lives. The contributions raised from the MS 150 Bike Tour help fund research to find the cause and the cure for MS and support local programs for Utahns and their families Multiple Sclerisis ( MS ) is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. Symptoms may be mild such as numbness of limbs, or severe-paralysis or loss of vision. Most people with MS are diagnosed in the early adult years, but the unpredictable physical and emotional effects can be lifelong ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hey Guys, Great website! I have finally gotten my downhill coaching website online (BetterRide.net) and thought some of your viewers would like to check it out. Thanks, Gene Hamilton ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Does anyone know where Jerry Martin (of Fat Tire Journal / from Boulder CO) is these days? I last saw him in Calif. when he filmed fat tire races at Squaw Valley and was also in Bolinas at the Canondale race mechanic's place. He means alot to me and I'm worried that he's been so hard to find. If anyone knows what's up with him or where to find him, please contact me ( or tell him his old friend Jeanette is trying desperately to find him). I'm reachable as "MaPhats"@AOL.com" and/or as "Plant5@hotmail.com". Thanks So Very Much! Jerry if you're out there, please get in touch! I'm not in SF anymore, try calling my mom if you still have the # or e-mail me at one of the above... I hope you're okay. Please be okay! Lots-o-Love, Always, Jeanette ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Vail Ultra 100 is now open to all who want to participate and registration is available at www.vailultra100.com. The race date is August 18, 2001 with competitors meeting and check in on August 17, 2001. The Vail Ultra 100 is a 100 mile mountain bike race starting in Vail, Colorado and going through the White River National Forest into Rocky Mountain Peaks for a total climb of 13,000 vertical feet. The Ultra is a competitive race for an elite few, but for most it is a personal test of toughness & perseverance. It is a chance for riders to push their absolute limit, battling only their body, mind & soul to return under the mandatory 13 hour time limit. For more information please call Milana at 970-476-6797 x 108. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Red Rocks rock and roll in Sedona. For a great time ride with the locals out of a World Class shop called Mountain Bike Heaven. Rama and the guys will show you mountain biking that will leave wanting more. This experience ranks right up there with sking powder at Alta/Snowbird. TomMed@massed.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hello Everyone! We're winding down our Mexico season here at WorldTrek and we're getting excited for our summer tours in Honduras and Peru! We have one Baja trip left this Spring (May 12-19) and there's still a few spots available. We're offering discounts to fill it up so give us a call! This will be a very laid back trip and the weather should be great! For those of you who have been on trips with us in the past few years it will be the last trip that Blair and I will lead together for quite awhile. He's off to New Zealand in the Fall after leading the Sept. 1-8 Copper Canyon trip. If you're interested in our incredible Peru Mountain Bike Expedition http://www.adventurebiketours.com/trips.html this Summer we have 2 dates available June 21-30 and July 12-21. It's necessary to book these ASAP as airfares to Lima will become more expensive and difficult to get as the high season approaches. This trip is not to be missed!!! It's also not too early to plan for our Fall Honduras trips (Sept. 1-8 and November 10-17) for the same reason. For those interested in the June 2-9 Honduras Mountain Bike Expedition there is only 10 days left to sign up. If any of you tried to access our website today, the old address has been down, but should be pointed at our new address by tomorrow (internet provider gods willing...). If you sent us an email today and did not get a response we lost about 2 hours during the changeover. Our new web address is http://www.adventurebiketours.com. At this site you can view our newly posted 2002 trip schedule. Our email remains the same. Other news: Within a few weeks the new Supergo site will be launched. Check out the Contest page at http://www.supergo.com to win a free trip to Copper Canyon! There is not an exact date for this launch yet...In the meantime, it's still a great site! WorldTrek will be visiting lots of races and Fat Tire festivals this spring and summer so if you're in the area stop by our booth and say hello. Currently we're planning to be at: Fruita Fat Tire Festival Fruita, CO April 27, 28 24 Hours of Snowshoe Snowshoe, West Virginia June 8,9,10 Winter Park/Red Cross Fat Tire Fest. Winter Park, CO June 24,25 24 Hours of Tahoe Lake Tahoe, CA Aug. 24,25,26 24 Hours of Moab Moab, UT Oct. 12,13,14 JIMMY BUFFETT PHOENIX, AZ May 22 (no booth, so we probably won't run into you...) WorldTrek is also sponsoring a team at the 24 Hours of Adrenaline in Ontario, Canada next fall. If you're in the area come by and cheer us on! Team captain is Jim Fletcher. Give us a call or drop us an email if you want any information or just want to say hello. If you'd rather not receive these periodic newsletters let me know and I'll take you off the list. Happy Trails!!! John H. Saliba WorldTrek Expeditions Inc. http://www.worldtrekexpeditions.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release April 10, 2001 IMBA Announces 2001 Epic Rides IMBA has selected eight great adventure mountain bike rides to receive 2001 IMBA Epic designations. During the past three years, IMBA has honored 20 rides as IMBA Epics. Our hope is that mountain bikers everywhere will add these IMBA Epics to their "must-ride" lists. We want to spread the word about these special trails because they're the kind of rides that inspire all the access and advocacy work performed by IMBA staff, affiliated clubs and individual members worldwide. IMBA recognizes each Epic pick with a two-day celebration a weekend-long opportunity to bring mountain bikers together to celebrate our sport and great riding. The first day we focus on trailwork, the second on riding and enjoying the fruits of our labor. IMBA Epics are typically half-day rides that offer great views, varying terrain and the unexpected. These events have the added benefit of connecting local mountain bike clubs with IMBA staff, land managers, and IMBA members to solidify important partnerships. The first Epic celebration of 2001 will be held May 12-13 on Missouri's Berryman Trail. Other celebration events will be held throughout the summer and fall. Visit http://www.imba.com for details. The 2001 IMBA Epic Rides program is completely underwritten by Patagonia, Bike Magazine, SRAM and HydraPak. 2001 IMBA Epic Rides selections and celebration dates. Berryman Trail, Potosi, Missouri, May 12-13 Telegraph Trails, Durango, Colorado, July 10-11 North Umpqua Trail, Roseburg, Oregon, July 28-29 Maah Daah Hey Trail, Medora, North Dakota, August 25-26 Borden Mountain Epic, West Hawley, Massachusetts, September 8-9 Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, Nevada, September 26-27 Dupont State Forest, Brevard, North Carolina, October 20-21 Buckhorn Loop, Santa Barbara, California, November 3-4 Contact: Pete Webber, IMBA membership & communications director pete@imba.com, 303-545-9011 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IMBA Organizes First-Ever European Mountain Bike Patrol Mountain bikers gathered in the Mediterranean town of Finale Ligure, Italy, this spring to attend Europe¹s inaugural mountain bike patrol training seminar. Attendees of the International Mountain Bicycling Association seminar, held March 9-11, learned mountain bike patrol procedures including first aid skills, bike repair, responsible trail use and patrol organization. The Finale Ligure Patrol, which is managed by the IMBA-affiliated club BluBike, is the first-ever European mountain bike patrol. The group will begin its work by organizing trailbuilding events and creating a local trail map to promote mountain biking in the region. IMBA's National Mountain Bike Patrol program emphasizes assistance, information and education. More than 75 volunteer patrol groups provide valuable trail services throughout the United States, Canada and Japan. The International Mountain Bicycling Association is a non-profit organization. Since 1988, IMBA has been bringing out the best in mountain biking by encouraging low-impact riding, volunteer trailwork participation, cooperation among different trail user groups, and innovative trail management solutions. To learn more about IMBA and the National Mountain Bike Patrol visit http://www.imba.com. For details on IMBA activities in Italy, contact Mauro Bertolotto, IMBA¹s Italy coordinator (mauro@imba.com). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Women's Mt Bike camps June 29 July 1 Co-ed Mt Bike camp August 3-6 All-inclusive....food, accommodations, skill training, riding. Fernie BC http://www.earthtrekadventures.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ you guys have one of the best mtb sites around, although you do seem to lean toward the tree hugger side. But we all have our flaws and I will keep coming back for all the great info,thanks. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TUCSON BIKE SWAP meet! Saturday, March 31, 2001 7 am—1 PM On Fourth Avenue between 6th St. to 9th St. www.bikegaba.org (hosted by Greater Arizona Bicycling Association Tucson) Phoenix’s LARGEST Bicycle Swap Meet! Saturday, April 7, 2001, 7 AM to 2 PM, @ Phoenix Muni Stadium 5999 E. Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ www.cazbike.org (hosted by The Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists, RPTA & Clean Air Week) |
