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


2010 USAC National Championship DH Finals

July 19, 2010

Aaron Gwin and Jill Kintner earn 2010 National Championships downhill titles at SolVista Bike Park.

Allride/Specialized racer Cierra Smith got her 5th National DH Championship in a row winning the women’s Cat 1 DH race. Her brother dhReno racer Jared Smith scored a 5th place podium finish in his first National Championship downhill race! ExDrinks Racer Christian Wright pulled off an 8th place in the highly competitive Jr Ex DH National. Other local racers who participated at the National Championships include: Northstar/Giant racer Jon Wilson who raced DH, SD and 4X! Northstar/Giant racer Jordon Lopez who even finished 13th the Short Track!

Pro Men’s Downhill
1. Aaron Gwin, 2:21.17
2. Logan Binggeli, 2:24.64
3. Tyler Immer, 2.24.87
4. Kyle Strait, 2.25.46
5. Brad Benedict, 2.25.61

Pro Women’s Downhill
1. Jill Kintner, 2:46.20
2. Jacqueline Harmony, 2:49.66
3. Melissa Buhl, 2:51.13
4. Leigh Donovan, 2:51.89
5. Darian Harvey, 3:03.18

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Full race results: USA Cycling Results


2010 Sol Vista Nationals Videos

July 19, 2010

USA Cycling National Championship 2010 Sol Vista Day 1 – coverage presented by iXS – Sick Lines

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Black Rock Bicycles gearing up with Burning Man bikes

July 19, 2010

Our main sponsor Black Rock Bicyles in Reno, Nevada is getting their rental bikes ready and bringing in a bunch of sweet cruisers for the 2010 Burning Man festival that starts August 30th this year. BRB rents bikes and sells bikes to people from all over the world that are attending Burning Man – stop by the weekend of August 28th – it is a wild time out there and the party is always going.  If you or a friend need a bike to ride around the playa at Black Rock City please give Randy a call at 775.972.3336 or email him at randy (at) blackrockbicycles.com.

Burning man bicycles for rent and bikes for sale at Black Rock Bikes

Some of the Burning Man bicycles from 2009 at Black Rock Bikes.


Pro DH Track Tour, 2010 USAC Nationals

July 18, 2010

The Pro Downhill track for the 2010 U.S. National Championships of mountain biking is full of rocks and rough as well as big berms and manmade jumps. Take the video tour of the course, then come watch the Pros battle for the title of National Champion at SolVista Bike Park, Sunday July 18.

www.bikesolvista.com


Get Dirty

July 17, 2010

Dirty Crunk Freeride Thuggs :)


The NEW Squaw Valley Bike Park 2010

July 13, 2010

Squaw Valley, California USA * Saturday July 10th, 2010

Last Saturday dhReno riders got to ride the new bike park at Squaw Valley! Check out the photos and report below:


dhReno riders rail the awesome new trails at the Squaw Valley Bike Park.

Don’t miss the opening of the new mountain bike park on Friday July 16th, 2010. See Squaw.com for more info.

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Specialized Allride Tour- Pro GRT #3

July 10, 2010

Kirt Voreis takes the crew to Northstar for the Pro GRT. Video includes Mikey and Cierra!


Downieville Race Course Update

July 8, 2010

Update from Greg Williams when asked about the snow level in Downieville. From Decline Magazine:

“Things are beautiful here; lots of wildflowers and running water. There may be a few snow drifts on Sunrise, but other than that the course is good to go. The Pauley Creek crossing in the cross-country will be interesting at speed. See you in a few days.”


Wil Smith’s Pro GRT photos are up

July 5, 2010

WMSmith Photo

Wil has his awesome photos of the 2010 Northstar Pro GRT up at WMSmithPhoto.com


Even more Pro GRT # 3 video

July 5, 2010

“Footage from the 2010 4-Cross finals of the ProGRT at Northstar. I picked a pro at random to wear the GoPro body cam. It turned out to be the winner, Team Northstar/Giant’s Jon Wilson … who pinned the hole-shot for a fast win.” - allenink from RidetotheHills


Riding in Scotland

July 4, 2010

Hans Rey, Steve Peat and Danny MacAskill in Scotland.

A short edit of an amazing 5 Day road trip through the highlands with 3 generations of the worlds best mountain bikers.