2010 FOX DHX RC4 & Float RP23

Northstar 2009 Downhill Race #1 Karpiel

Northstar Bike Park * Truckee, California * June 21, 2009

Course:

• All classes:  upper to middle Karpiel.
• Expert / Pro:  lower Dogbone (slabs), to bottom of Karpiel (vietnam), to stadium jump finish.
• Sport / Beginner:  lower Phodogg, to stadium jump finish.
• 169 racers

dhReno racer Jared Smith (10 years old) in his first race! Jared raced the B17 and under group. He would've won the Sport 13 and under by 30 seconds! Photo by WMSmithPhoto.com

2009 Police Fire Games

Western States Police Fire Games Downhill Race * Caustaic Lake, California * June 19th, 2009

Randy Robison takes the bronze at the 2009 Police Fire downhill!

Ashland 12 Mile Super D

Ashland, Oregon * June 14th, 2009

• Congratulations to Northstar/Giant racer Jon Wilson on a 9th place Pro finish in a Pro field that included the likes of Adam Craig and Jason Moeschler!
• Other local riders who had a great showing included: Casey Coffman, Don Morehouse, John Hurley, Scott Leland, Eddie McDonald, Amber Broch,
• There’s an awesome race report with lots of photos and video on Pinkbike.com
• See the complete race results at: 2009 Super D Results
• Jordan Lopez had a bad crash that resulted in a separated shoulder that will keep him off the bike for 6 weeks. Get well soon Jordan! Check Jordan’s Facebook for updates.

Fox Factory Tour

Beer hydrates better than water!

Most dhReno riders have incorporated a rigorous post-ride beer hydration regime into their training and now we’re validated by science!

“Researchers at Granada University in Spain have come across a discovery that will undoubtedly please athletes and sports enthusiasts – a pint of beer post-workout or match is better at rehydrating the human body than water.

Professor Manuel Garzon, a member of Granada’s medical faculty, made the finding after tests on 25 students over several months. Researchers believe that it is the sugars, salts, and bubbles in a beer that may help people absorb fluids more quickly.”

Source The Cleveland Leader

2010 Commencal Spy Shots

Preview at what’s coming down the pike from Commencal.

http://www.commencal.com/news/spy_shots.htm

Fears, Tears and Beers: Ely, Nevada 2009

Fears tears and beers is an AWESOME bike race put on in Ely, Nevada by the Great Basin Trails Alliance.

Check out Wolfy’s race report at The Bacon Strip!

Northstar opening weekend

Everyone had a great time at N* this weekend. The trails are in great shape and there were no crowds!

A few of the local riders that were up there this weekend:  Wil, Cierra, Bill, Jarred, Sean, Randy, Steve, Super Dave, Greg, Lil Greg, Jasen, Brandon, Kevin, Hacksaw,PH and many more ….

The video isn’t from last weekend but it’s well done!

New Transition Covert redefines all mountain

If you need a new trail bike the new Covert looks sick!

This is a true downhiller’s trailbike – it can handle it!

2009 Transition Covert – check out the Hammerschmidt!

New Intense 951 comes as a complete bike

Intense Cycles Announces Complete 951 FRO bike for under $5000!

Intense has always offered amateur racers, the opportunity to purchase the same World Cup capable, DH frames, our sponsored pros ride. The new 951 FRO continues that tradition. With the sport getting more expensive everyday, Intense wanted to put together a package that would enable aspiring racers to get on a high performance race bike that wouldn’t break the bank. By working with our suppliers we were able to come up with a great deal on a complete 951 FRO.

The package includes:

• 951 FRO frameset
• Rock Shox Vivid 5.1 rear shock
• Rock Shox Boxxer Team Fork
• SRAM X9 drivetrain
• Avid Elixer Brakes
• Truvative, bar, stem and post
• Azonic Outlaw Wheelset
• Chainguide, saddle, grips, tires, tubes, etc.

Basically, everything you need to hit the track except pedals and a number plate!

38.5 lbs without pedals

MSRP $4951 complete as pictured*

*(actual kit will have black fork and stem, no pedals)

You can get one on order today from Randy at  Black Rock Bikes 775.972.3336

Northstar Opening 2009

From Tahoe Mountain Biking: Well, it’s official. The 2009 Northstar Bike Park season will begin in tomorrow 6/12/09. It has been a very hectic 4 weeks putting the park back together after the winter. After a lot of hard work by the crew the park is looking better than ever. I can say with confidence that the trails are in excellent shape. The latest streak of rainy weather has made for excellent trail building conditions and even better riding conditions. Opening at 10am on Friday will be all 3 lifts. That’s right we will be fully open top to bottom on day 1. Day one will also be the first shifter Friday with extended hours of operation. That means the park will remain open until 7pm!

Here is a quick list of just a few trail upgrades.

• Easy rider wall rides (16’ x 8’ and 24’ x 8’)
• Lower Gypsy reroute. (800’ of brand new berm and jump riddled trail)
• 2Six Jump park irrigation system.
• 2Six jump park complete. (All take offs and landings have been fine tuned)
• Brand new stadium Berm.
• Completely reworked zone 7 of Live Wire.
• New Hip to Berm feature in Zone 3 of Live Wire.
• New Jumps in Zone 6 Live Wire.

Operating Schedule

June 12 – June 28
Friday: Vista – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Gondola, Zephyr, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m
Saturday and Sunday: Gondola, Zephyr, Vista – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Thursday: Closed

July 2 – September 7
Thursday: Gondola, Zephyr – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: Gondola, Zephyr, Vista* – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday (including Labor Day): Gondola, Zephyr, Vista – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Wednesday: Closed

September 11 – October 18
Friday: Gondola, Zephyr, Vista* – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Gondola, Zephyr, Vista – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Thursday: Closed
*Vista Express will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.

Pass price - $229 ($199 for retuning pass holders)

Ticket Price – Adult $39

*For more pics and race schedule check: Tahoe Mountain Biking

Ft Williams DH Finals

more about “Ft Williams DH Finals“, posted with vodpod

Don’s Blog

Check out Don Morehouse’s new GT Dirt Coalition blog at http://dmchargehou.blogspot.com. Don has some awesome, funny race reports going!

Don at the 2009 Peavine Challenge. Photo by Nick Lee.

Tyrolean and Mt Rose

It seems like everyone was riding Tyrolean last weekend!  Groups were riding Saturday and Sunday with riders including: Wil, Bill, Cierra, Jarred, Sean, Eric, Curtis, Bernie, Randy, Mel, Kierstan, Greg, Lil Greg, Jasen, Trey, Lew, Jason, Casey, Don, PH, Eddie, Zack, Alex, Steve and others ….

L2R: Zack, Randy, Jasen & Curtis at Slide Mtn on Saturday.