Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Moab Ho-Down Festival, happening the last weekend in October 2009.
Moab’s original fat tire festival has changed and evolved over the past few decades into what is now being presented by Chile Pepper Bike Shop in Moab.
Santa Cruz Syndicate’s Steve Peat celebrates his 50th career UCI Downhill podium by placing 2nd in the UCI World Cup Downhill in Mt. Ste. Anne, Quebec. Greg MInnaar’s race run was marred with a high speed crash, yet he managed to salvage a 22nd place finish, and young Josh Bryceland put together a 18th place run. Not a stellar weekend, but “Old School” pulled it together for the Syndicate and Minnaar is licking his wounds. Sam Hill takes the win and the leader’s jersey going into Bromont next week. Aaron Gwin has his first career UCI podium and Gee, Fabien, Sam, and Steve destroyed him with a champagne blast.
July 26th, 2009 * Northstar Bike Park Truckee, California
The Gypsy Race went off smoothly last Sunday with over 200 racers bombing the track! Huge thanks to Michael Town for putting up $1,000 for the Pro purse and to Atom Lab for donating $100 to the Vet Pro podium! Thanks to all the Northstar employees for putting on a great event!
Here’s a few photos from our own pro photographer Wil Smith. See the rest of them at WMSmithPhoto.com
Dave Bright on his way to 3rd in the Vet Pro. Photo By: WMSmithphoto.com
August 14th-16th, 2009 * Northstar Bike Park Truckee, California
Downhill Coaching Sessions with World Champion Greg Minnaar! 3 days of coaching, cost: $699
As of this date/time 6 of 12 spots still open. Last years camp with Greg Minnaar sold out in 6 days (it included Yeti’s Joey Schusler and World Cup Pro Chris Canfield). Multiple dhReno riders are already signed up! Guaranteed to improve your riding or your money back!
The return of Shaun Palmer, a star studded field of riders, monster Doubles on the Downhill track, and a controversial 4x course change to keep things interesting.
Enjoy the show!
Featuring Music by Halo Stereo, Death Electric and Tokyo
July 17th thru July 19th, 2009 Mount Shasta Ski Park along with Shasta Base Camp will host a mountain bike fest weekend. The XC race with be on July 18th and the downhill race will be on July 19th. The mountain will be open to the public!!
Mountain Bike Fest Weekend Details:
Race entry fee per event is $35
Fee if participating in both events $60
Lift tickets are $12 for competitors and $15 for the general public per day.
All courses open to the public on Friday, also open to competitors for pre-race inspection.
Saturday dh course will be open to the public
Sunday XC course will be open to the public
Coyotoe Cafe and the bar will be open all 3 days
more info contact Shasta Base Camp at (530) 926-2359
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