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 | Sunshine Series, Castle Hill, Blackstone
(6 comments) (link) Sunday, 29-June-2003 7:39 PM - by Ty |  |
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Update #2: Lindsay's race report can be found here.
The 2nd round of the South East Queensland Sunshine Series was held today at Castle Hill, sorry it's not all neatly typed out and stuff but you get the idea.
Mens A
Mens B
Mens C
Under 15s and Masters
Under 19s and Under 17s
Hardtail
Some highlights:
Ashgrove cycles taking out 1st and 2nd in Mens A and Under 19s (who would of seen that coming)
Phsyco Miko taking out under 17s
National Champion Shane Wode riding an Intense M1-SL
Lindsay killing trees
Adam (belly_up) taking 2nd in Mens C
Nathan taking 3rd in hardtail
Tim Mann Crashing out after looking so so fast in practice
Big thanks to the NRG crew for putting on a well run race and providing a great track.
Mad props to Andrew Maxwell who not only took out the win but threw down the biggest style as well.
Andrew Maxwell whippin' it in his winning race run
Update: Here's a couple more highlights of the day
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| Peat, Griffiths win Mt St Anne DH, Miller, Carter take 4X.
(6 comments) (link) Sunday, 29-June-2003 3:50 PM - by Ryan | |
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All the racing for the weekend is over at Mt St Anne, with Steve Peat storming back from injury to take his first World Cup victory of 2003 from Greg Minaar and Cedric Gracia.
Apparently the finals were crash-packed, with John Waddell having the worst off of the day and being stretchered from the course still unconcious.
Aussie riders still littered the top 10, with Mick Hannah 4th, Nathan Rennie 5th, Joel Panozzo 6th, Sam Hill 7th and Chris Kovarik 9th.
Thoughts and best wishes to John Waddell for a quick recovery.
Fionn Griffiths took out the womens DH from Tracey Moseley and Marla Streb, with Aussie girl Tai-Lee Muxlow coming in 7th.
In the 4X, Aussie rider Katrina Miller extended her already substantial lead in the World Cup points race, taking out the final ahead of Jamie Lilley, Mio Suemasa and Jill Kitner.
In the mens 4X Eric Carter continued his impressive form this season and extended his own World Cup points lead, taking the win from Cedric Gracia, Wade Bootes and Brian Schmidt.
Mont-Ste-Anne DH results:
Women:
1. Fionn Griffiths (GB), Foes, 1:54.99
2. Tracey Moseley (GB), Kona-Clarks, 1:55.10
3. Marla Streb (USA), Luna, 1:56.17
4. Sabrina Jonnier, (F), Intense, 1:56.50
5. Marielle Saner, (Swi), 1:57.05
6. Nolvenn La Caer, (F), 1:57.06
7. Tai-Lee Muxlow, (Aus), Orange, 1:58.00
8. Mio Suemasa, (Jpn), Trek-Volkswagen, 1:58.42
9. Kathy Pruitt, (USA), Luna, 1:59.07
10. Bernadita Pizarro, (Chi), 1:59.45
Men
1. Steve Peat, (GB), Orange, 1:41.17
2. Greg Minnaar, (RSA), Haro-Lee Dungarees, 1:41.23
3. Cedric Gracia, (F), Siemens-Cannondale. 1:41.77
4. Mick Hannah, (Aus, Haro-Lee Dungarees, 1:41.87
5. Nathan Rennie, (Aus), Iron Horse-Madcatz, 1:42.36
6. Joel Panozzo, (Aus), 1:42.65
7. Samuel Hill, (Aus, 1:42.97
8. David Vazquez Lopez, (Sp), MSC Bikes, 1:43.10
9. Chris Kovarik, (Aus), Intense, 1:43.15
10. Oscar Saiz, (Sp), Maxxis-MSC, 1:43.29
Mont-Ste-Anne 4X results
Men:
1. Eric Carter, USA), Mongoose-Hyundai
2. Cedric Gracia, (F), Siemens-Cannondale
3. Wade Bootes, (Aus), Trek-Volkswagen
4. Brian Schmidt, (USA), Mongoose-Hyundai
Women
1. Katrina Miller, (Aus), Jamis
2. Jamie Lilly, (USA)
3. Mio Suemasa, (Jpn), Trek-Volkswagen
4. Jill Kitner, (USA), Staats Racing |
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So, I'm guessing everyone here want to see the best damn pics to come out of the Mount Snow NORBA round?
Well then, I suggest you click here and check out the pics Shawn Spomer, lensman extraordinairre and farkin.net interview subject has kindly donated to the world wide web.
Nothing needs to be said really, Spomes; you own it mate, killer shots!
Be sure to check out the smack Rennie laid down on his front wheel, fork, frame, headset etc etc. Farkin jesus! Being that fast just isn't kind on equipment. |
| Mt St Anne World Cup#3 "HEATING" up
(12 comments) (link) Friday, 27-June-2003 3:22 PM - by DOM | |
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Stikman has updated his site from St Anne with some goss on the week leading up to the 3rd Round of the UCI 4x and DH.
Some points from Stikman;
- It's Hot
- Course is very short 1:50 Style
- 4x is hell short
- Peat is starting a petition to have lycra skin suits banned (SICK!!)
Click Here to read more.
- DOM - |
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After deciding that the old gallery is too clumsy and messy for our needs, I have installed a new Photo Gallery package. You can find the new gallery by either clicking on the 'New! Photo Gallery' link on the main website nav, or by clicking on the 'Album' link in the main forum nav.
Each user is allowed 20 images in their own 'Personal Gallery.' There are also public galleries for quick perusal.
I will leave the old gallery up for 2 weeks and then delete it. Please save images you want to keep from the old gallery, and re-upload them to the new gallery if you want.
The photo forums will remain, I will update the guide on how to post images based on the new package when I have time. |
| Sunshine Series DH Rd 2 - Ipswich This Weekend
(0 comments) (link) Thursday, 26-June-2003 10:40 AM - by DOM | |
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This is just a reminder to all our Brisssy Homeys that the 2nd Round of the Sunshine Series DH is on this weekend at Blackstone ( Ipswich )
Rumors have it the NRG Boys have been busy building a new finish to the state DH track which should be alot safer to ride rather then the rutty "death drop" as some like to call it.
The Farkin crew will be their both racing and supporting so it should turn out to be another great round of DH racing. For more information on times location and entry form visit www.nrgcycles.com.au
As Roadie Rob explained in another thread any transport problems to Blackstone can be knocked out by catching a train ( with your bike ) to the Bundamba station which will then leave you with a light 2.5k ride to the corner of Thomas and Mary Streets ( Blackstone )
Hope to see everyone their having a go whether it be supporting or racing.
Catch ya there.
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| Norba # 3 Mt Snow - FULL RESULTS
(3 comments) (link) Wednesday, 25-June-2003 4:56 PM - by DOM | |
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USA Cycling has finally put up the entire results sheet.
find out how the other aussies went.
FULL RESULTS Click on Results and choose the racing group you want.
Source - www.usacycling.org
Stikman has also updated again, a Funny story regarding some drunk XC foo's and about 20 Dhers.
World Cup Rd 3 this weekend ( Mont Saint Anne ) more as it comes in.
- DOM - |
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| Canberra Off-Road Cyclists have a DH/Duel Slalom event coming up in September (not for a little while yet). We will be reporting news on the event as it draws closer. For now, you can check out this flyer here and head on over to their website and say hello. |
| Norba # 3 Results - MT Snow Vermont
(13 comments) (link) Monday, 23-June-2003 09:30 AM - by DOM | |
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Cedric Gracia has taken out the 3rd round of the NORBA NCS in Mount Snow Vermont.
Gracia had a small off in his final run, which ripped his saddle from his rails but in true showman style he remounted to flog the rest of the course to pip the "In form and hammering" Stomper (Nathan Rennie) for the highest step on the podium.
Rennie is truly riding at his best with a 2nd this weekend straight off the back of a World Cup Win in France and Mick Hannah looks like hes back from a shoulder injury and ready to start charging again after claiming 4th spot for Haro Lee Dungarees.
Our Jr World Champ, Sam Hill grabbed with another top 10 finish in 7th for Madcatz/Iron Horse with dark horse Joel Panozzo (WTB-Santa Cruz) sliding into 9th.
Once again, Aussies are all over the Top 10 at a NORBA which is awesome to see.
In the women's DH, Lunachix' Marla Streb took the win, half a second ahead of Trek-Volkswagen rider Mio Suemasa. Streb and Suemasa must have been seriously on it, as third placed Kathy Pruitt came in nearly nine seconds down on Suemasa's time.
Australian Tioga-Orange rider Tai-Lee Muxlow grabbed 7th place in the women's DH, another solid finish for Mux who is having a killer season.
In 4X news, Kovarik although not showing in the top 10 in the DH, took 2nd in the 4X just behind Mongoose-Hyandai's Eric Carter and ahead of Haro Lee Dunagarees Mike King and Kona-Clarks Fabian Barel in 3rd and 4th.
I'm not sure what happened to CK in the DH but stay tuned to Farkin for the goss and full results to come. Shows how versatile CK really is as he can podium both events at anytime.
Aussie 4X Queen Katrina Miller grabbed a 3rd place in the womens 4X event. Great to see.
Another great showing from our Aussie boys and girls in all events on the weekend, keep charging guys!
Downhill
Pro Women
1. Marla Streb, (USA), Luna, 5:16.9
2. Mio Suemasa, (JPN), Trek-Volkswagen, 5:17.4
3. Kathy Pruitt, (USA), Luna, 5:26.1
4. Fionn Griffiths, (GBR), Foes Azonic, 5:29.8
5. Sabrina Jonnier, (FRA), Intense, 5:32.8
6. Dawn Bourque, (USA), Dried Plums-Orbitz, 5:37.2
7. Tai-Lee Muxlow, (AUS), Tioga Orange, 5:37.7
8. Bernadita Pizarro, (USA), unaffiliated, 5:40.9
9. Melissa Buhl, (USA), KHS, 5:43.4
10. Claire Buchar, (CAN), Balfa, 6:01.3
Pro Men
1. Cedric Gracia, (FRA), Siemens-Cannondale, 4:21.8
2. Nathan Rennie, (AUS), Iron Horse-Madcatz, 4:22.1
3. Gregg Minaar, (RSA), Haro-Lee Dungarees, 4:22.3
4. Mick Hannah, (AUS), Haro-Lee Dungarees, 4:26.3
5. Dustin Adams, (CAN), Giant-Pearl Izumi, 4:27.9
6. John Kirkaldie, (NZL), Maxxis, 4:30.2
7. Sam Hill, (AUS), Iron Horse, 4:33.1
8. Nathan Rankin, (NZL), Tioga Orange, 4:33.6
9. Joel Panozzo, (AUS), WTB-Santa Cruz, 4:34.2
10. Rich Houseman, (USA), Intense Tires 4:34.9
Mountan Cross
Pro Women
1. Sabrina Jonnier
2. Marla Streb
3. Katrina Miller
4. Jill Kitner
Pro Men
1. Eric Carter
2. Chris Kovarik
3. Mike King
4. Fabian Barel
- DOM -
Source - www.velonews.com |
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Sorry for the downtime, hopefully this will be the last we have for a long time. The ISP that hosts our website was put on a chartered 737 yesterday (along with an entire data center) and moved to a different location. Unfortunately, we didn't hear about this until a few hours into the operation. Anyhow, the new move should get rid of the problems we had previously (small stints of downtime).
Farkin this week: I have a few plans that I will be implementing this week sometime that should make farkin just that bit better. Also, the forums will be upgraded (version) to fix some problems some people have been having.
I hope everyone had a great weekend.... |
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| Frank Roman, the 4X "genius" who bought us the worst 4X track ever at L'Alpe D'Huez has been fired according to the Stikman, just thought you'd like to know. |
| Robbie Bourdon in Car Accident
(5 comments) (link) Friday, 20-June-2003 12:12 AM - by DOM | |
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What is going on with the MTB community at the moment ? seems like alot of people are having some bad luck recently. With Jared hurt , Peat hurt , Lopes out , Mick Hannah ... there is probably alot more.
I knew about this last week , but official news has finally landed on Pinkbike regarding Robbie Bourdon's Car accident. Ill let you read the little info on PINKBIKE But basically he and his Girl were injured in a Car accident last week. He suffered some serious injuries however is expected to make a full recovery. Good Luck Robbie and Angel wish you guys a speedy recovery.
And to all the little tuckers on School holidays and all the Uni people about to take time off , Drive Safely and take care on the roads aswell as the dirt.
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Source www.pinkbike.com |
| Tara Llanes, Jared Rando and Dustin Adams in car accident
(6 comments) (link) Wednesday, 18-June-2003 11:27 AM - by Ryan | |
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Team Giant were involved in a car accident on their way to Vermont for the third round of the NORBA NCS. Llanes suffered a broken foot in the accident, which will effectively end her 2003 racing season. Adams and Rando escaped the accident with only a few scrapes and bruises.
Head on over to Velonews.com and check out the full story.
Best wishes to Tara from everyone here at farkin.net for a speedy recovery. |
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The Production team that brought to you the NRG club race vid and the Fellcrag vid presents the first CQ round @ D'Aguilar
Click here for the D'Aguilar race Video
Filmed by Gavin Finlay - Ashgrove Cycles
20mb: 4 minutes
Keep it at the orignal size for best quality.
To Download ( Right Click and Choose Save As )
Music: March of Death - Zach de la Rocha and DJ Shadow (download for free @ http://www.marchofdeath.com/ (yes it's a free song))
Mofflin Design Projects. |
| Norba #2 Full Results List and Photo's.
(7 comments) (link) Tuesday, 17-June-2003 10:13 AM - by DOM | |
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For those race geeks like myself ive found some photo's and the full results are here.
PHOTO"S
www.dhmtb.com
FULL RESULTS
www.cyclingnews.com
Sources - www.cyclingnews.com
www.dhmtb.com
One again well done to Kovarik ( 1st ) Johnny Waddell (3rd) Joel Panozzo (4th) for top 5 finishes Big Results for those guys.
Note - Big Props to Bryn Atkinson ( MadCatz/Iron Horse ) The Cairns Boy scored his best Norba Result of 13th place on the weekend. Alot of Aussies in the top 20. Jared Rando also scored 9th Place for Giant and Jr DH World Champ Sam Hill 19th. Well done Bryn and all the other Aussies who took part in a wet and wild weekend of Norba racing.
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| Lindsays D'Aguilar Race Report Now Online
(1 comments) (link) Monday, 16-June-2003 6:20 PM - by DOM | |
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click here for Report
Thanks Lindsay.
- DOM - |
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Congrats again to Tim Mann
and everyone who raced and represented.
click here for full results.
BIG PROPS TO FARKIN TASHA for sitting there and inputting these results from paper to Excel. FARKIN OWES YOU.
See you all for Round 2 at Blackstone - Ipswich.
NRG Cycles For more information regarding Rd 2.
- DOM - |
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Chris Kovarik has dominated on one of the most challenging courses in the world to take the points in round 2 of the Norba National Championships series in West Virginia USA. Riding safely yet fast and solid, Kovarik sat in the Hot Seat for a lengthy period to eventually come out victorious. The course being labelled as extreme and seriously steep in sections was also muddy and rutted from the weeks worth of rain it had received. Well done to CK for bringing it home again for the Aussies.
"I gave it 100% today," Kovarik remarked. "I didn’t make any mistakes, I thought the rain was going to make it harder but the rain washed the mud off the roots and some of the rocks and it was a little more grippier. The previous two times I’ve raced here I didn’t do well, this weekend I was determined to finish on a good note and everything came together for me, so I’m pretty happy with that." - www.cyclingusa.org
John "Shooter" Waddel (AUS; ITS-Santa Cruz) took out 4th and Joel Panozzo (AUS; WTB Santa Cruz) 5th - Well Done Boys !!!!.
Marla Streb took it out for the Womens.
Full Results to be added to this post Shortly.
Source - www.cyclingusa.org
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| LOCAL NEWS ( CQ DH #1 ) WORLD News ( Norba # 2 4X Results )
(0 comments) (link) Sunday, 15-June-2003 4:27 PM - by josh | |
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Results as they happen!
QLD State Round #1
Tim Mann 1st
Shane Wode 2nd
Matt Tape 3rd
Lindsay Klein 6th (crashed)
Expect a report from Lindsay sometime during the week (when he isnt studying for exams).
Well done to all who entered!
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WORLD NEWS
Mens
4X Finals Norba #2 - W Virginia
1st Mike King ( USA - Haro Lee Dungarees )
2nd David Klassenvanorschot (Riverside, CA; Intense-Spy),
3rd Greg Minnar (RSA Haro Lee Dungarees)
4th Gary Houseman (Temecula, CA; Intense-Santa Cruz )
Womens
1st Jill Kintner (San Jose, CA; Staats)
2nd Sabrina Jonnier (FRA; Intense)
3rd Lisa Sher (Capistrano Beach, CA; Chumba Wumba)
4th Tara Llanes (Corona, CA; Giant-Pearl Izumi)
DH Tomorrow
Also in Weekend news Stikman has been typing a whole lot on his website and has some interesting stuff to read. Some goss , some news about UCI 4X course designer Frank Roman, and he has a few comments about the young aussie Talent getting around at the Norba's ... Thanks for supporting our Aussie dominance .... But yet We have emailed you 3 times telling you about FARKIN and you fail to recognise or respect every time. We are not your competition, we are Australia's No1 MTB Website supporting all of our Aussie DHers and MTBers! We are not trying to take anything away from your site. Thanks for the replys mate.
Other then that im hammered after a long day of DH. Well done Lindsay he was hammering as usual crashing but still coming 6th. Well Done to Adam aswell ( Bellyup for those forum dudes ) coming 3rd in C grade. Good catching up with yas and well see you at Ipswich for rd 2.
Sorry i had to edit your post Josh !
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| Norba Round 2 - W Virginia = WET
(0 comments) (link) Saturday, 14-June-2003 11:04 AM - by DOM | |
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Sources around the traps report that it is pissing with rain at the moment in West Virginia. It has been wet for the last week leading up to this event so the course is well and truely sloshed and slippery ensuring the best riders in the world are kept on their toes. Should be interesting none the least, We know Kovarik and Rennie like mud so hopefully the other Aussies tag along and it's another Aussie domination in the top 10.
More news as it is released.
Source PinkBike
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| Singletrackworld.com have scored the scoop on 'the '04 XT Groupset. The new groupset includes such joys as splined hub mounting disc rotors, ala this years XTR (so no XT hub will be compatible with any other brands disc brakes any more) and the flick-shifting, rapid rise brake levers, also a trickle down from this years XTR (so if you want to run XT disc brakes, you'll automatically have to run XT shifters and an XT / XTR rapid rise derailleur). All in all it looks like '04 will prove to be a bumper year. For SRAM. Check out the new XT here and marvel at the joys of proprietary standardisation. |
| Carter and Lopes won't contest Jeep KOM?
(16 comments) (link) Friday, 13-June-2003 10:12 AM - by Ryan | |
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Velonews.com are claiming that neither GT/Hyundai or Mongoose/Hyundai will be sending their athletes to the the Jeep King of The Mountain Series because organisers won't allow competing sponsors (other car companies) to display advertising on their riders.
To me, this means no Brian Lopes and no Eric Carter at the KOM series. It would be a serious shame to see two of the most talented dual racers ever missing out on such a landmark event because of a sponsorship clash, troubled times indeed for the world of professional mountainbiking.
Check out the article here and sound off with your opinions. |
| FLIPPERS World Cup #2 Photo's Now Online
(27 comments) (link) Wednesday, 11-June-2003 11:06 AM - by DOM | |
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WORLD CUP #2 Alpe D'Huez Photo's
Hit this link
Flippers Alpe D'Huez Snaps For some great photo's of Kovarik with his trademark wide open leg off the pedal riding. Also some nice photo's of Rennie ripping it up for his First World Cup Win. And all the action of the 2nd World Cup round. The 4X Track does look kinda rough.
Thanks to Flipper for the great work.
SOURCE http://www.flipper.co.uk
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We have a treat for those of you here that either:
a) Don't know what IRC is
b) Only just learnt to use computers since farkin came online
c) Too lazy
It's web-based chat! Now you don't need to have a special program on the machine you're sitting on. Simply click on the 'Web-Based Chat' link on the nav to enter a life of happiness.
Or for the REALLY lazy people, click here.
The use of this program is pretty self explanitory, change the default nick of 'Guest' to whatever your forum alias is and click connect. The main chat channel is #mtb. Typically it should take anywhere between 10 and 30 seconds to successfully connect, depending on how far you are away from the server, network conjestion and server load.
*Opening the page will prompt you to install a small java client. Just click 'Yes'. |
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Results, UCI Downhill World Cup Round Two
Alpe d'Huez, June 8, 2003
Women
1. Anne-Caroline Chausson (F), 3 minutes, 37 seconds.15 seconds
2. Tracy Moseley (GBr), at 3.13
3. Celine Gros (F), at 3.52
4. Sabrina Jonnier (F), at 5.14
5. Emmeline Ragot (F) at 5.28
OTHERS
6. Marla Streb (USA) at 5.93
11. Kathy Pruitt (USA) at 10.11
Men
1. Nathan Rennie (Aus), 3 minutes, 16.71 seconds
2. Chris Kovarik (Aus), at 0.60 seconds
3. Fabien Barel (F), at 0.65
4. Mickael Pascal (F), at 1.78
5. Greg Minnaar (RSA), at 2.65
OTHERS
20. Eric Carter (USA) at 7.95
Source: Velonews
Full results can be found here.
Martin Whiteley has posted another writeup on Global Racing's results for the day. Check it out here. |
| South Eash Queensland race support, brought to you by Farkin
(11 comments) (link) Sunday, 8-June-2003 7:32 PM - by Ty | |
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In an effort to help support the local Downhill scene in south east Queensland farkin.net is introducing the Downhill race support team, basically what we will be aiming to do is to make the racing experience more enjoyable for racers and supports alike.
Our first steps in achieving this is to supply cold water to racers and supports at the first round of the upcoming CQ race @ D'Aguilar. We will be setting up “refueling” station at the top of the track at the riders staging area and at another point mid way along the track for spectators, feel free to come and say hello and grab a drink if your out there.
This is just the start of something we hope to make much bigger.
what to look for:The Farkin Barrel |
| Farking Statement Competition Winner
(9 comments) (link) Sunday, 8-June-2003 11:50 AM - by josh | |
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Due to popular demand, It's time to announce the winner of Farkin's first ever competition. The winner receives a copy of Thor Wixoms 'Statement'. For farkins review of statement, click here!
Thanks a bunch to everyone who took the time out to enter, it was a great response to our first competition. The winning entry goes to Bonnet as picked by team madcatz/iron horse rider Jared Graves! Congratulations mate, pm your details to myself or another admin and we will get your dvd sent to you asap!
For those who missed out, a new competition will be announced tonight! So stay tuned! |
| World CUP Round 2 4X Results
(0 comments) (link) Sunday, 8-June-2003 09:46 AM - by DOM | |
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On a track many deemed an uncreative, short, bumpy downhill track , Round 2 of the UCI World Cup 4X was run. Despite the track lacking many of the fundamentals of a real 4X track ( thunderbird park hehe ) Eric Carter (Mongoose-Hyundai) has taken out round 2 for the Men. (Kona Clarks) Tracey Moseley managed to pip 4X Queen Ann Caro and our Aussie girl Katrina Miller for the points in the womens event. Both riders agreed the course was a little strange and not quite up to 4X norm.
For more information and a detailed look at some of the riders opinions Click Here
Round 2 Mens Results
1. Eric Carter (USA), Mongoose-Hyundai, 50 points
2. Michal Prokop (Cze), 40
3. Scott Beaumont (GBr), 30
4. Cedric Gracia (F), Siemens Mobile-Cannondale, 25
Round 2 Womens Results
1. Tracy Moseley (GBr), Kona Clarks, 50 points
2. Katrina Miller (Aus), 40
3. Sabrina Jonnier (F), 30
4. Tara Llanes (USA), 20
WELL DONE AUSSIES OWN KATRINA MILLER ! SHES GOING OFF THIS SEASON. She also has a nice little lead going into the 3rd round. Hope she keeps it up to take the Womens 4X title.
The Downhill is yet to come thankgod.
Source www.velonews.com
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| 4X Reports Not Good DH Fast and Wide Open
(0 comments) (link) Saturday, 7-June-2003 7:17 PM - by DOM | |
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Reports are starting to come in at velonews from onsite at the 2nd World Cup in L'Alpe D'Huez. Eric Carter sent this comment via sms to Lopes on the 4X course.
"He said it's straight, fast and has no berms, and it's so rough you almost need a downhill bike."
velonews has limited news at this point in time but some facts on Lopes Injury though. Talks around the message boards are pointing to Barel, Gracia, Hannah , Kovarik , Hill and Greg Minnarr. The course is said to be extremely natural with really fast wide open grassy sections. Look for the guys who like high speeds to dominate so im guessing Aussies will feature heavily in the Top 10 once again.
Thats All we know until more comes to hand.
Good luck to all our aussie boys ripping it up.
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Round 2 of the UCI World Cup Downhill is on this weekend. Fresh off their domination of the first World Cup round at Fort William, the French riders are bringing it home to the famous L'Alpe D'Huez resort, which also happens to be the oldest finish at altitude for the Tour De France.
Aussies on the UCI official start list are; Mick Hannah, Justin Havukainen, Sam Hill, Chris Kovarik, Jared Rando, Nathan Rennie, John Waddell and Jared Graves (I think the UCI needs to update their start lists).
With DH and 4X being contested over the weekend, we're hoping to see a lot of Aussie riders in the top 10 and maybe even to hear the old Australian anthem played over one of the podiums.
Farkin.net will be bringing you news on the racing as it comes to hand, so stay tuned for another exciting weekend of World Cup Downhill. |
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Dylan Dean Designs have posted about a gazillion great pics from big bear (I know this is a little late, but they are too good to pass by). Check 'em out here.
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| DH Super Series Round 1 - D'Aguilar
(9 comments) (link) Thursday, 5-June-2003 4:27 PM - by Ryan | |
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For all you South East Queensland Riders, the first round of the downhill Super Series is going down next weekend. All licenses accepted with day licenses available.
Venue: 470 Raaen Road D'Aguilar
UBD Reference: Map 35, P9
The venue is an organic farm, so competitors are asked to thoroughly clean bikes and tyres before entry.
Classes:
A / B / C
Junior U17 & U19
Masters / Women / Hardtail
Entry Fees:
Junior U17 & U19 - $20
All other classes - $30
Programme:
Saturday June 14
1:00pm-4:00pm - Course Inspection
Sunday June 15
7:00am-11:00am - Registration
7:30am-Midday - Practice
1:00pm-4:00pm - Racing |
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ATTENTION ALL DOWNHILLERS
My name is Tyron, I am from VicMtb.
It's all true, this weekend at Mt Buller is on and I am here to confirm this.
The chairlift will be free from horsehill to the spurs, as well as bb1, bb2.
Due to legal/safety reasons we cannot run the ABOM or 2000 BULLER course as they need to be deemed safe.
What we are doing this weekend is; going to run the Klingsporn trail which runs from Spurs (horsehill unload point) to the boom gate @ the bottom, it is approx 20km long, all single track, all donwhill hehehe! We will be shuttling people and bikes back to the chairlift, this is also free.
You will need chains and you will need to pay $24 per car for resort entry or $27 overnight, $33 two nights, this can be split by people in the car.
There will be other x/c courses open as well as some pretty chilled free ride sections.
MTB riding will be fully going off @ Mt Buller after the ski season, with new and old tracks being used. If eveyone could obey the rules for the weekend on where you can and can't ride, this would be appreciated because it will make our job easier for summer.. C U ALL UP THERE!! . if you have any questions ring me on 9817-2917
Thanks Tyron.
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| Martin Whiteley, the team director of Global Racing has done a writeup on the teams experience and performance at Fort William. Check it out here. |
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Well done to our aussie lads Nathan Rennie (3rd), Sam Hill (5th), CK (6th)and Justin Havukainen in 8th position! Aussie Aussie Aussie!
Men
1. Cedric Gracia (Fra), 4:08.05
2. Mickael Pascal (Fra), 4:09.16
3. Nathan Rennie (Aus), 4:09.92
4. Greg Minnaar (RSA), 4:11.59
5. Samuel Hill (Aus), 4:12.01
6. Christopher Kovarik (Aus), 4:12.14
7. Bas De Bever (Ned), 4:14.05
8. Justin Havukainen (Aus), 4:14.16
9. David Vazquez Lopez (Esp), 4:14.47
10. Bernat Guardia Pascual (Esp), 4:15.08
For placings 11-35 click here!
Women
1. Celine Gros (Fra) Morzine Avoriaz, 4:42.57
2. Sabrina Jonnier (Fra), 4:45.44
3. Emmeline Ragot (Fra) Maxxis-Msc, 4:49.57
4. Tracy Moseley (GBr) Kona Clarks, 4:51.22
5. Nolvenn Le Caer (Fra), 4:51.58
6. Marielle Saner (Sui), 4:51.74
7. Fionn Griffiths (GBr), 4:55.43
8. Moi Suemasa (Jpn) Trek-Volkswagen, 4:55.78
9. Marla Streb (USA) Luna Womens team, 4:57.26
10. Vanessa Quin (Nzl), 4:57.74
For placings 11-29 click here! |
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Amidst a lot of rain, crashing and injuries the 4X finals somehow found time to go down, with Greg Minaar taking the win from Eric Carter, Steve Peat and Michael Prokop in the mens final.
The womens 4X field was small, with only 2 rounds taking place but Aussie girl Katrina Miller won both her races to take the win from Mio Suemasa and Anneke Beerten.
There's talk going on of a lot of injuries, but so far we can confirm
- Brian Lopes (fractured ankle)
- Jared Graves (kidney)
There are also rumours that Mick Hannah has injured his shoulder, but no confirmation on that as yet.
Thoughts and best wishes to all the injured riders and their families.
Get well soon Jared from everyone at farkin.net!
Here are some photos courtesy of the dhrace.com team, who are at Fort William filming for the upcoming Warwick Patterson / Mtbfilms.com release "Rise".
The DH final goes off at midnight tonight (AEST) so if you're keen to watch it, don't forget to check out High.TV. The 400kb/s broadband stream is damn near DVD quality, so don't miss the chance to see live WC downhill you hear?! |
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