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The Ippy 4x event was run today, much fun had. Thanks to the NRG guys for a good event even with the low turn out. Here's some pictures from the bmx track muck around afterwards.. Check them out here.
Crazy group photo....
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lindsay rang up last night and hes not happy. There's been alot of rain and the track is all mud and very very slippery. He said that he can only get down without falling off every second run. The other Assies rae also struggling in the super slippery conditions. Weather forecast for today is supposed to be for the rain to be clearing, and with some luck, the track may dry-out a little.
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 | Competitions, Good Causes and Misc. Stuff
(4 comments) (link) Friday, 29-August-2003 10:31 AM - by Scott |  |
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Update: Ty has written up his review on the Armour Hydros here.
There is a Johnny Waddell Recovery Raffle here. Entering gives you the chance to win a Santa Cruz Blur!
Grip is running a caption competition here. Don't miss your chance to pick up cool prizage!
Gutty is running a competition for ideas about a competition here. Up for grabs is a couple of custom made bash rings.
Deano has some info about the CQ race next weekend at Mt. Cootha here (someone went a little crazy with the caps).
Adin's thread: 101 Things we hate about MTB has a few interesting 'things' in it. Don't forget to add yours.. Scottybeefs has a 101 things we love about mountain biking thread to help even out the good with the bad.
South African cyclists charged with murder.
Josh Adds:
Aussie Mary Grigson retires, here's a brief snippet from same link as above:
Born in New Zealand in 1971, Grigson is an Australian citizen by descent and moved to Australia in 1995 where she performed well in a trial event for the 2000 Sydney Olympics and caught the eye of the Australian Institute of Sport. She went on to race in Australia in AIS colours and rode the Atlanta Olympics, finishing 15th, and the Sydney Olympics, where she was sixth.
Her career highpoints were a World Cup victory in Napa in 2000 and her two-year dominance of the NORBA series in 2000 and 2001. |
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MTB Paparazzo extraordinaire Shawn Spomer sent me an email today letting me know about the new edition of his print 'zine Litter, so here's the official press release for Litter 'Mega'zine, available exclusively online for your viewing and reading pleasure!
"The latest issue of Litter "Mega"zine is now available for mass consumption. This issue features 36 full color, ad-free pages of mtb flaccidness. Redbull Rampage, Sea Otter Classic, Tour of Canyonlands, Plattekill and other crap fills the pages being groped by your dirty little mits. New Zealand sheep herder, John Kirkcaldie destroys the Big Bear dirt on the cover!
Litter "Mega"zine is a periodical that addresses the needs of YOU, the rider. All of the other rags out there are huge...so big in fact that your teacher takes them away from you in class. We gotcha covered. Litter uses a hyper-modern, "progressive" format that measures 8.5 by 5.5 inches in size. This "innovative" format allows you to stash a copy in your textbook. Your teacher will think you're learning how to use the pythagorean theorem to measure your latest drop to flat, but you'll actually be drooling over the latest in mtb visuals, in a haze of dirt, knobs and suspension.
Litter also introduces "Clappin' Yo Dome", a DVD. An amalgamation of the hottest footage from 2002 & 2003 desensitizes you for 33 brain-blowing minutes. Extras include footage that the Learning Channel has banned, like interviews, helmet cam footy and more!!! Buy CYD to increase your intelligence by a factor of 12. CYD (clappin' yo dome) reviews have been incoherent at best. The footage and production is so intense that all viewers have request psychological therapy after watching. Maybe it's best to make an appointment with your shrink before you watch.
Visit Littermag.com to get the goods. An easy to use shopping cart awaits your hard earned lunch money and paychecks."
Spomes has also promised a copy of Clappin' Yo Dome to review, so watch for it in the coming months. |
| MTBA August Information
(0 comments) (link) Wednesday, 27-August-2003 12:27 AM - by DOM | |
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Most of you probably get this email anyway , but I thought id just post it up so everyone is aware of everything the MTBA is doing. There is some important information in this release in regards to Dates for up coming events and information on next years race events. There is also some information in regards to Glen and Shane and the MTB parks they have created.
MTBA August news 2003 |
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Update: Here it is!
It's coming !! it's Massive !! because of Glen's ability to babble about important topics it's quite a big interview and we are having some technical difficulties with something in the back end of the website.
I hope to have this resolved shortly and the interview will follow.
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| Jeep KOM Finals + Press Release
(1 comments) (link) Tuesday, 26-August-2003 12:29 AM - by DOM | |
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The Jeep King of the Mountain series wrapped up on the weekend with
Beone's Bas Da Bever taking the overall in the Mens and Sabrina Jonnier taking out the womens overall title.
It was one of the richest series yet in mountain biking with Team 1 Australia ( Wade Bootes , Katrina Miller ) taking $10 000 home after winning the overall team title ! I wonder if Rennie gets a free pot of beer for his efforts in the Telluride round where he replaced an injured Bootes and scored Team 1 Australia a win in the mens race.
Bas and Sabrina take home cash and get this ... Jeep cars !!! Because neither of them are US residents they are allowed to sell the Jeep's and claim the cash. Thats a pretty decent pay out for a 4 race series.
Hopefully Jeep get behind more of these events, although there was some stuff around at the start of the series with sponsor clashes .. the money and coverage is good for the sport. Well Done Jeep and everyone involved including the riders for making the events.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PRESS RELEASE
Source www.jeepsports.com |
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Johnny Wadell update
I went to visit Johnny 2 days ago, 20th August. He is recovering extremely well and everyone is very happy with his progress. John was moved to the rehabilitation centre last week and is undergoing physio treatment, (or as he calls it,Mind games) a couple of times a day. Im not to sure when he is comming out of hospital but he thought maybe a week or so. We all wish johnny a speedy recovery.
Mark
This was posted on www.dhrace.com on 20th of this month.
Thanks Mark. |
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It's that time of month again, the NRG boys are putting on a race and this month it's time for some shortcourse XC and 4X action at the superb Lobb St 4X track in Ipswich.
Racing is on Sunday (of course) August 31;
Registration - 8.00AM
Practice - 8.00-10.00AM
Racing - 11.00AM
Cost - $5.00 for all NON NRG Club members and free for NRG club members.
Should be a fun days racing, so get keen and get on out to Lobb Street and tear it up!
Oh yeah, and for everyone wondering why NRG aren't running a DH race this month; cast your minds back and you'll realise they did hold a little something called the "State DH Champioships" last month at Castle Hill. |
| New test gear - Race Face Riser Bar
(6 comments) (link) Monday, 25-August-2003 12:02 AM - by Ryan | |
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The nice folks at Advance Traders, the Australian distributor for Race Face, Rocky Mountain and many other quality brands have kindly provided us with an '04 Race Face Riser Bar to test for a few months
From the Race Face Dealer Manual - "The Riser bar is manufactured from a cold drawn, seamless, butted Air Alloy aluminium tube and shot peened for increased fatigue life. The butting process puts extra material in critical "high impact" areas, creating the optimal strength to weight ratio for an aluminium bar. In fact, the Riser Bar is so strong that it doesn't need a cross brace for support- it's used "as is" by many of the worlds top downhill racers."
In real life, the bars have a nice comfortable bend and sweep and feel pretty damn light too. They don't have quite as much rise as I'm used to, but a bit of messing around with headset spacers has put them in an ideal position for me. They're going out for their first serious ride today, look for a full review in a few months time. |
| Quick reminder for Victorians
(0 comments) (link) Tuesday, 19-August-2003 8:37 PM - by josh | |
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I've been harrassed, picked on, sledged at to remind all you Victorians once more about the race on the 24th (This sunday). Make sure your all there and oz-freerider will be making a video on the day. So be sure to get your mug on the camera (Video most probably to be on farkin.net). Here's the details Cindie (mtbdh_girl) posted:
Details: Clintons Rd, Rob Roy (MG Car Club Hill Climb) Map 265 A9
Rego: 8:00am
Prac: 8:30-11:00
Racing: 12:00
Strictly NO RIDING till race day
Help us make your race day a better experience. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS for driving the transport
and marshalling. If you have a parent or friend who can help out, bring them along.
For more info: www.ftf.com or the FTF Downhill Hotline: 0427 660 102
FINAL Series RD 5: Granton 21st September
Series AWARDS NIGHT and AGM: 26th of September |
| Interview with Dave Weagle
(2 comments) (link) Tuesday, 19-August-2003 6:39 PM - by DOM | |
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www.pinkbike.com has continued it's series on making money in the bike business by adding an interview on " sales in the bike world" with Evil front man Dave Weagle. It's a very interesting read.
TAKE ME THERE
Source www.pinkbike.com |
| Smithfield MTB Park Opening (Cairns FNQ)
(8 comments) (link) Monday, 18-August-2003 3:36 PM - by DOM | |
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The grand opening of the Smithfield MTB Park went down on the weekend with MTBA President Tony Scott and the Hon Dr Lesley Clark officially openning the Smithield MTB Park. Starting with a social ride for everyone on the Green Frog Loop followed by a lunch celebration and then round 1 of the Cairns clubs MTX championships. The day was a bright one for MTBing Australia and another great milestone from Glen Jacob's and his team of hardworking club members, Whos dedication and dreams have created a permanent MTB park with awesome facilities only 30mins drive from Cairns CBD.
Smithfield's MTB Park along with Hilltop Oasis (Brisbane MTB Park) driven by Shane Johnson and his team of builders allow us MTB riders to ride on purpose built trails which are fully legal and safe to ride.
Congrats to Glen and everyone in Cairns for the work they have done and we sure as hell are looking forward to being apart of some of the major events kicking off in the near future.
For those non Brisbane FARKIN visitors if you havent already check out the Brisbane MTB Park here www.mountainbikepark.com The place is coming along nicely and with more visitors and exposure big things will come.
For those interested in checking out whats going on up in my great ole home town of Cairns visit www.cairnsmtb.com for more information.
Also stay tuned for a MASSIVE interview with the Big man in Cairns Glen Jacob's which I should get around to posting sometime soon.
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Victoria- This from the CLUB MUD website- www.clubmud.com.au
The King of Nerrina is Coming
Sunday 31st August
Can YOU hack it???
A whole new concept in Mountain Bike Racing, 4 Track, 4 Timed Runs and 1 Winner
Club Mud Ballarat will offer you a full day of racing, for $25.00 entry (Plus MTBA Fee) you will get 3 hours of practice and 4 race runs down some sensational single track.
Race Details
King of Nerrina
Sunday 31st August
Registration from 8.30am to 11.00
Practice from 9.00am to 12pm
Racing from 12.30pm
4 Grades including
Expert
Sport
Novice
Fun (1st time racers only)
Entry Fee
Race Entry Fee $25.00
MTBA Day License Fee $10.00
Great prizes for all grades will be on offer from our great sponsor Crumpler
Food & Drink will be available during the day
No Transport will be allowed on the hill. You will be required to walk back to the start line after each race. The walk is not steep and will take between 5 to 10 minutes. |
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| Also to add to the news, a group called MTB Television have stepped in to present Pro Norba riders with prize money and are promising to sponsor the events in the future. Click Here for more info |
| Minnar and Jonnier Norba Champions
(16 comments) (link) Monday, 18-August-2003 09:19 AM - by DOM | |
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Greg Minnar takes title from Kovarik arrrrrrr poor Chris, 3 times now he's been ruling and 3 times he's missed the overall! But hey, I think being as consistent as Chris sometimes looks better then just having won a title.
Steve Peat won the actual event with a crash near the finish? Freak !!
More results to come as they are released.
Click here for velonews story
RESULTS
Men
1 Pete Peat (Royal Orange)
2 Greg Minnaar (Haro Lee Dungarees)
3 Chris Kovarik (Intense Fox)
4 Cedric Gracia (Siemens Cannondale)
5 Rich Houseman (ITS Santa Cruz)
6 Mick Hannah (Haro Lee Dungarees)
7 Colin Bailey (Maxxis Tires)
8 Liam Panozzo (Santa Cruz)
9 Eric Carter (Mongoose Hyundai)
10 Bryn Atkinson (Iron Horse/Mad Catz)
Women
1 Fionn Griffiths (Foes Azonic)
2 Miss Giove (Foes)
3 Tracey Mosely (Kona Clarks)
4 Sabrina Jonnier (Intense Fox)
5 Kathy Pruitt (Luna Chix)
6 Marla Streb (Luna Chix)
7 Mio Suemasa (Trek Volkswagen)
8 April Lawyer (Maxxis Tires)
9 Anka Martin (Turner/Honda)
10 Holly Kuhn (Zoo York/Voodoo X/eclipse) |
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| Gracia, Jonnier win Durango Mountain X
(0 comments) (link) Sunday, 17-August-2003 1:06 PM - by Ryan | |
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The final round of the NORBA Mountain Cross was contested in Durango overnight, with Cedric Gracia taking out the mens race and Sabrina Jonnier winning the womens event.
Jonnier's win, from Aussie rider Tai Lee Muxlow and Brit Fionn Griffiths gave her enough points to pip Jill Kintner for the overal series title.
Kintner tangled with Aussie rider Katrina Miller early in the second round and came off second best, but still held onto the U.S. National Title.
Gracia beat out Chris Kovarik and Eric Carter in the mens final, meaning Carter held onto to the lead he took into the finals to win the NORBA overall and U.S. National titles from compatriot Mike King, with Chris Kovarik third in the overall standings.
NORBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES FINALS
DURANGO, COLORADO, AUGUST 16-17
MOUNTAIN CROSS
MEN:
1. Cedric Gracia, Siemens-Cannondale
2. Chris Kovarik, Intense-Fox
3. Eric Carter, Mongoose-Hyundai
4. Mike King, Haro-Lee Dungarees
FINAL OVERALL STANDINGS
(after 5 of 5 races)
MOUNTAIN CROSS
MEN:
1. Eric Carter, 750 points
2. Mike King, 685
3. Chris Kovarik, 665
4. Gary Houseman, 400
5. Cedric Gracia, 365
6. Chris Powell, 360
7. Greg Minnaar, 360
8. Brian Schmith, 220
9. Robin Baloochi, 220
10. Neal Wood, 220
WOMEN:
1. Sabrina Jonnier, Intense-Fox
2. Tai-Lee Muxlow, Tioga-Orange
3. Fionn Griffiths, Foes-Azonic
4. Aneke Beerten, Willens Group
FINAL OVERALL STANDINGS
(after 5 of 5 races)
MOUNTAIN CROSS
WOMEN:
1. Sabrina Jonnier, 755 points
2. Jill Kintner, 690
3. Katrina Miller, 620
4. Tai-Lee Muxlow, 460
5. Melissa Buhl, 460
6. Fionn Griffiths, 420
7. Tara Llanes, 380
8. Marla Streb, 340
9. Tracy Moseley, 320
10. Lisa Sher, 300
Source: Velonews.com |
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| Norba Finals This Weekend - Durango
(6 comments) (link) Saturday, 16-August-2003 09:03 AM - by DOM | |
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The series final is on this weekend and the points are close in most catergories. This is basically how it stands.
DH
Kovarik on 646
Minnar on 634
Sam Hill on 608
4X
Eric Carter on 610
Mike King on 565
Kovarik on 485
Womens DH
Marla Streb on 714
Fionn Griffiths on 668
Tracey Moseley 646
Womens 4X
Jill Kintner on 610
Sabrina Jonnier on 550
Aussie Katrina Miller on 540
Should be an exciting weekend of racing full results as they come to hand. |
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The 2003 Australian World Championships Team has been announced for the titles to be held in Lugano Switzerland next month, Farkin would like to congratulate and wish the best of luck to the following riders
Elite men DH
Nathan Rennie
Chris Kovaric
Mick Hannah
Jared Rando
Joel Panozzo
Justin Havukainen
Bryn Atkinson
Elite Womens DH
Tai Lee Muxlow
JR Mens DH
Sam Hill
Lindsay Klein
Riley Donaldson
Dave Mclaughlin
Will Clifford
Liam Panozzo
Amiel Cavallier
Michael Kearton |
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Just a quick reminder, sunday is Magpie creek.
"Day licences will be avalable for $10. The entry fee is $30 for juniors, 19 and over $40. and elite $45. Rego and practice from 8am racing at 1pm. after racing the top 16 elite men qualifiers will be able to compete in a four man dash for cash eliminator down the access fire road. this will not cost any extra, but is only open to 16 elite so the racing wont take to long and the speed of the fire road. We worked on the track on sunday, and have improved the flow and fixed some of the sections. there is less pedaling on the new track" (Thanks GSXR)
I don't know about you guys, but a 4x race down a fireroad sounds hella scary to me.
Here's a random pic to look at for today (because we all love hi res random pics). This one taken by Ryan.
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The official site was launched today- check it out for all the info
http://www.vicnet.net.au/~fourx
Sunday 5th October
Entry fee: Riders $25, Spectators free
Classes: A,B,C,Under 17, & Women.
Race program
Registration 8.30am – 11am
Practice 8.30am-11.30am
Rider briefing 11.40am
Racing (Moto 1 & 2) from 11.45am
Xpression Session 12.45pm
Racing (Moto 3 & 4) from 1.15pm
Feature - Motorbike Vs. Mountain Bike Race 2.15pm
Racing (Finals) from 2.30pm
Presentations 3pm
as usual we need volunteers to marshal for 30 min blocks on the day, please pm me if you know someone who can help... |
| QLD State DH Championships - Ipswich 2003 Results
(7 comments) (link) Monday, 11-August-2003 11:46 AM - by Ryan | |
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Details: Clintons Rd, Rob Roy (MG Car Club Hill Climb) Map 265 A9
Rego: 8:00am
Prac: 8:30-11:00
Racing: 12:00
Strictly NO RIDING till race day
Help us make your race day a better experience. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS for driving the transport
and marshalling. If you have a parent or friend who can help out, bring them along.
For more info: www.ftf.com or the FTF Downhill Hotline: 0427 660 102
FINAL Series RD 5: Granton 21st September
Series AWARDS NIGHT and AGM: 26th of September |
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Local South East Queensland hucker Mitch Afflick decided that the worlds top freeriders needed to be taught a lesson or two. His means of proving this came in the form of what has to be one of the biggest road gaps ever seen.
His antics raised so much interest that Black Phoenix Films decided to make the trip up to the sunny Gold Coast on the weekend. They captured the amazing feat on film for their latest video "Drift - A New Race" which is due to premiere at the Mount Beauty Nationals.
Luckily Farkin was able to get hold of some photo's. Here is the proof.
More photos of the gap can be found here.
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| Glen Jacobs has been busy of late working on his latest project. Check out his news updates on the Cairns Mountain Bike Club Website. If you live up near Cairns and would like to contribute to something thats destined for success, drop Glen a line and get in on the action! |
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I first heard of this through Tony Scott - President of the MTBA , We were exchanging emails about Waddell and he notified me of this great organisation. I dont have to much information as of yet but a recent MTBA email explained the charity a little more. Read below for more info it is definately a great setup and something we should extend our pockets for. I will be hitting up the FARKIN crew for a group donation.
*This from MTBA mail out*
Make a donation to the 4W4S charity trust whose purpose is to "provide
assistance to Australians in financial need because of a severe disability
acquired whilst cycling". All donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible.
Online donations can be made through: www.polarismtb.com.au/4w4s
Ride safe and hope everyone rips it up on the weekend.
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The 2004 National Championships will be conducted in Eildon, Victoria, the location of the very successful Oceania Championships in February 2003.
The majority of dates for the National series have also been announced.
Check www.mtba.asn.au in the news section for more details...
*EDIT* - DOM
XC #1, November 22 - 23, Yarramundi, NSW
XC #2, December 13 - 14, Emerald Lake, Vic
XC #3, January 17 - 18, Canberra TdeD
XC #4, February 7 - 8, Fellcrag, Qld
XC #5 (Finals), March 20 - 21, NSW, TBA
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DH #1, October 25 - 26, Fox Creek, SA
DH #2, December 6 - 7, Thredbo, NSW
DH #3, January 10 - 11, TBA
DH #4, February 7 - 8, Fellcrag, Qld
DH #5 (Finals), March 20 - 21, NSW, TBA |
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