Gone to the Playa

August 30, 2010

Cya in a week!


New Intense M9 at Mammoth Mountain

August 26, 2010

Mammoth Mountain, California * August 2010

“I went to mammoth just this last weekend and had an AMAZING time. every run was open and all the lifts were running. Aside from the perfect weather (never got above 75°) all the trails were perfectly groomed and ready for shredding. The newest run they have is called TwiLiGhT, this is the run that I spent the most time. it has multiple drops ranging is size, tech sections wood ramps and wall rides. It has a new 180° 7ft+ wall ride that is super fun. And at the end you get to run through 8-10 table tops ranging is height and length (perfect to get all whip nasty on). if you guys ever get a chance to make it to mammoth, seize it! You will not be disappointed.” - Jake Cooper

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2010 Kokanee Crankworx

August 23, 2010

Cierra Smith won the Cat 1 15-18 at Crankworx and has had an amazing season.

More awesome photos at WMSmithPhoto.com


Wheels of Fire

August 23, 2010


Things to do when you break your DH bike #1

August 18, 2010


Northstar DH # 3 – Get Dirty

August 16, 2010

Northstar Bike Park * Sunday August 8th, 2010

It was a wild time at Downhill # 3. Lightning, rain, mud and more…


Sean Martin on course. Photo by Rick.


Don Morehouse racing Vet Pro. Photo by Rick and Bayifier.


Turn your bike into an awesome bottle opener!

August 11, 2010

Get one from Shapeways $40


Cyclepassion

August 7, 2010

Featuring mtn bikers Heather Irmiger and Willow Koerber ….


Northstar DH # 3 this Sunday

August 6, 2010

Northstar Bike Park * Sunday August 8, 2010

dh Courses: Dog Bone (pro/expert), Karpiel to Speed Control to lower Sticks & Stones (sport/beginner)

Delayed Race Start: 2:00 p.m.

Dogbone: photo by WMSmith.com

Race Fee
• $30 per rider


2010 Police Fire Games

August 2, 2010

Northstar Bike Park * Truckee, California USA * Friday July 30th, 2010

The Western States Police Fire Games mountain bike races were held at Northstar on Friday and they went off without a hitch – everybody had a great time. North Lake Tahoe firefighter Randy Robison took the gold in the Grand Master’s Downhill race while Reno firefighter Kevin Joell took the gold in the Senior Downhill race! Congratulations guys!


Randy on his race run.

Update 8/9/10: tons more action photos of everyone from Chuck Dungan

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2010 WC DH #4 Champery

July 29, 2010

Christian Wright update

July 24, 2010

Hello Everyone,

Christian competed successfully at the USA Mountain Bike Nationals and took an 8th in his catagory…three days of riding after being out for two months and knee surgery recovery! He really handeled himself well, and managed his speed to avoid be injured again.

He left to race for the USA at the World Cup in Champere Switzerland on Monday. Unfortunatly, in a practice run, his back brake froze when he landed a big jump and threw him off of his bike. He was air lifted to the closest hospital and then air lifted again in extremly critical condition. He had ruptured his spleen and kidney, and was suffereing severe internal bleeding.

Clark just got to Switzerland one hour ago and is with him. Five minute visitations only. He is in ICU/Critical Care for a minimum of five days. He had surgery yesterday to attempt to stop the bleeding. He is very tierd and sleeps a lot. It is great to have Clark there.

I will let you know how things are going as they progress. CT Scan tomorrow which will give more information. He had been unconscious for quite some time and was actually lifted off of the hill on a board and rope….

We appreciate your prayers for Christian. He is strong…and loves to mountain bike. That will keep him going!

I will send another update soon.

Lots of love,

Karen Wright


The Hopworks Beer Bike

July 22, 2010

Hopworks Urban Brewery

HUB is Portland’s first Eco-Brewpub to offer all organic handcrafted beers, fresh local ingredients, and a sustainable building with a relaxed and casual atmosphere.

Check out more Beer Bike photos here: Metrofiets


Allride Tour at the 2010 DH National Championships

July 21, 2010

Austin Aldrich, Mikey Sylvestri, and Cierra Smith do their best to go for national titles. After a big crash in practice for Austin he ended up in 7th, Mikey took a big spill in his race run after qualifying 1st leaving him still only 7 seconds back and Cierra took home another national title.


Wil Smith’s Photos of 2010 DH Nationals

July 20, 2010

Sol Vista Bike Park * Granby, Colorado USA * July 15th -18th, 2010

Jon Wilson at the 2010 DH National Championships
Northstar/Giant racer Jon Wilson at the Nationals. Photo by WMSmithPhoto.com

From Wil: “What a great time we had, good people, great course and nice weather.

Pics are up and down loadable…..good vibes out to Griz, Kathy and Katie…..”

Check out all the great photos at:  WMSmithPhoto.com