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The folks over in Redding, CA have a great Cyclo Cross Series lined up. Kona demos this winter, a spiffy website with lots of updates, several venues, and the first race in under two weeks. WooHoo
November 23rd Enterprise Park, Shasta Series
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Homework Over Winter Break: That's right in these darkest of months, whilst the trails art saturated thou shalt study the ways of thy masters.
Times they are a changing and from here on out there is going to be more DH media coverage available online then any one mind can asorb. So while the bikes are hanging take this chance to catch up on a historical season of Gravity MTB racing. You tube is saturated with Sam Hill clips, and replays of all the pertinent Freecaster race coverage. To boot videographer Clay Porter was once again assigned to document the Yeti Factory team. Just so happened it was a record year for American Gwin Holmes and Kiwi Sam Blenkinsop. These two will both be in the headlines throughout '09 so check out the fine video examples of their breakout seasons at the Yeti Website.
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PirateRide . November 1st . Homey Loamy
Results
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UCI's New Rules Unconstitutional??
Protections in Downhill/4X:
An approved full-face helmet must be worn properly fastened
both when racing and when training on the course. The helmet must be
fitted with a visor. Open-face helmets may not be worn.
As reported, skinsuits and all other tight clothing is banned..in a speed sport. Genius.
Clothing in Downhill/4X:
All tight-fitting clothing is not permitted
One response "Unfortunately the UCI has felt the need to over regulate the sport
once again. This is a speed based sport. Riders race against the clock,
they should be able to take every aero advantage they can get, no
matter how silly some people feel it looks.
You can bet that national federations will be protesting this on the
cost factor alone. Most federations do 1 uniform. It is worn by
everyone from the Road and pursuit teams through XC and DH. Now they
need to do at least a BMX jersey, as even a long sleeve XC jersey will
not pass the test, and many countries require long sleeves for downhill
competitions."
I'm
not sure if this is a victory for those protesting weasel squezzers or
if it is in fact a detrimental blow to the sport. At least no one
will be risking eye damage without their visor this year.
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Sam Blenkinsop (Yeti), has won his first World Cup on a very muddy and demanding Schladming track in Austria! The young second season elite dominated both the semi final and final rounds, besting course favorite Sam Hill by over a second and beating the rest of the world's best at the same time. In domestic news, new comer Gwin Aaron Holmes (Yeti) backed up his impressive Mt. Saint Anne finish from earlier this season with an 8th place today giving him two top ten finishes this season, something no American has done for many years.
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4:10.16 |
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HILL Samuel |
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4:11.80 |
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ATHERTON Gee |
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4:12.36 |
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PEAT Steve |
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4:13.20 |
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MINNAAR Greg |
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4:17.56 |
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LEOV Justin |
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4:18.33 |
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BAREL Fabien |
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4:18.49 |
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GWIN Aaron Holmes |
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4:21.44 |
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DELFS Mitchell |
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4:21.60 |
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NEETHLING Andrew |
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4:21.87 |
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The Truth About Rolling Resistance and P.S.I. ..
Wider Is Better, Lower Is Faster...
Learn
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Matt Cipes of Chico brought the pain in more ways than one at the Red Tail Hawk DH Pirate Ride in December. Cipes won the race but had to leave on a back board. Here's a little update from the god of thunder...
"I just wanted to update you guys on my condition. After a CT scan and
several X-rays it was determined that I fractured both my tail bone
(ramus) and my pelvic ring, as well as separating the pelvic ring from
the tail bone on both the left and right side. Now I have two hollow
stainless steel bolt and a plate holding me together. I spent about two
months on a wheel chair and a couple weeks on crutches. It was a long
journey but I am finally back on the bike and loving every second.
Thanks for putting on kick ass races, when I get well enough I'll come
back for some more victories and good times!
Matt Cipes
RIDE FAST TAKE CHANCES! &
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"Stars and Bars - American Racing 2007" is now avialable!. All Out Productions (Theo) steps it up in the most comprehensive north American racing film in some time. You can find the DVD for sale, along with some exclusive footage at RideSFO |
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Hard
words and tough love from Scott Hart regarding the state of gated
racing. Tides are turning this year as many venues are bringing
back the dual. Read On... |
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Rider Profile: Noah Hanagan is joining the Pirate squad for 2008. Here is a little background on the junior all mountain prospect.
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A Great Loss
O
n the morning of February 25th Steve Delay, creator of SWD Racing passed away.
Read More and Donate
See Steve's Bikes In Action
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Pirate Ride #4 RESULTS
Rubber Duck DH, Hoopa
Video Clip_Shady Practice
Video Clip_Timed Practice
Video Clip_Finals
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Red Tail Hawk DH Results
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Photos of The Annual
Stomach Churn Cyclocross Sufferfest
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GP3
We didn't think so, you probably didn't think so. But here it comes just a rollin with the punches.
Teaser
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Fresh Media
From The Southern Humboldt Shootout
Videos
Photo Album
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Re-Focus
Must See.
Watch
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SoHum Shootout Results
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Pirate Ride #1
Words
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Earthed 5 Teaser: The Law of Fives
It
has arrived, the tease for next month's highly anticipated
release. Yes you will watch it, yes this year's action will
surpa ss "Death or Glory", and yes Alex Rankin is the best ever and we
love him unconditionally.
View It
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