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 | GT Winter MTX - Blackhill, NSW
(2 comments) (link) Wednesday, 30-June-2004 10:04 PM - by Ryan |  |
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Got the urge to snap some gates, rail some berms and throw some elbows over the long, cold winter? Then those crazy bastards at Black Phoenix Films have just the fix you've been looking for, with a massive series of racing kicking off this weekend at their awesome 4X venue in Blackhill, NSW.
All the details you need to know are contained in this handy flyer, including idiot-proof directions on how to find the place.
(psst, if you click on the flyer, it makes it big) |
| Ipswich (Castle Hill) Qld state round photos
(2 comments) (link) Tuesday, 29-June-2004 09:44 AM - by Scott | |
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| Check out my gallery of photos taken from Sunday. For those that don't know, Matt Tape took the win in elite men ahead of Lindsay Klien. Full results when they're available. /_thb_173_7320.jpg)
Castle Hill DH photos
Full Results |
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Final
1. Michal Prokop (Cze)
2. Bas De Bever (Ned) Be One / Madhouse
3. Brian Schmith (USA)
4. Guido Tschugg (Ger) Fusion Mtb Pro Racing Tea
5. Chris Powell (USA) Specialized Mountain Bike
6. Michael Robinson (Aus)
7. Cedric Gracia (Fra) Siemens Mobile Cannondale
8. Wade Bootes (Aus) Trek-Volkswagen
9. Mike King (USA)
10. Eric Carter (USA)
11. Nathan Rennie (Aus)
12. Roger Rinderknecht (Sui)
13. Jared Graves (Aus)
14. Samuel Hill (Aus)
15. Benoit Colin (Fra)
16. George Atherton (GBr) |
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Men
1. Steve Peat (GBr) Team Orange 2:50.62 0
2. Samuel Hill (Aus) 2:51.48 0.86
3. Nathan Rennie (Aus) 2:57.29 6.67
4. Mickael Pascal (Fra) Maxxis-Msc 2:58.86 8.24
5. George Atherton (GBr) 2:59.56 8.94
6. Cedric Gracia (Fra) Siemens Mobile Cannondale 2:59.83 9.21
7. Fabien Barel (Fra) Kona Clarks Les Gets 2:59.90 9.28
8. Jared Rando (Aus) 3:02.57 11.95
9. Justin Havukainen (Aus) 3:05.47 14.85
10. Kirt Voreis (USA) 3:05.59 14.97
Women
1. Sabrina Jonnier (Fra) 3:23.71 0
2. Kathy Pruitt (USA) Luna Women's Mtb Team 3:33.46 9.75
3. Celine Gros (Fra) Team Morzine Avoriaz 3:38.55 14.84
4. Helen Gaskell (GBr) 3:39.30 15.59
5. Tracy Moseley (GBr) Kona Clarks Les Gets 3:39.64 15.93
Full results @ Canadian Cyclist. |
| Possible Sponsorship Opportunity - On Commencal Bikes!
(14 comments) (link) Wednesday, 23-June-2004 08:33 AM - by Scott | |
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For those seeking sponsorship for the upcoming nationals this year, this could be for you:Division One Sports Marketing is seeking sponsor ship applications for Junior and Elite Down Hillers for the 2004 National Down Hill series. Successful applicants will campaign the 2004 National DH series on the new Commencal Supreme DH Bike. Please forward your resumes along with a brief history and goals for the up and coming National session to division1@mail.com. Think of the extra pimp factor of being one of the first in the country to ride and race one of these bikes! |
| Mt Snow Norba Downhill Final Results
(19 comments) (link) Monday, 21-June-2004 07:47 AM - by DOM | |
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Podium:
1. Greg Minnaar, G-Cross: 3.56.7
2. Dustin Adams, Giant: 3.59.7
3. John Kirkaldie, Maxxis: 4.02.9
4. Shaums March, Norco: 4.05.6
5. Bryn Atkinson, Iron Horse: 4.05.8
Other Aussies:
6. Jared Rando, Giant.
9. Shane Wode, Funn/Foes.
10. Joel Panozzo, Progressive sus.
14. Jared Graves, Yeti.
18. Ben Cory, Big Crank.
26. Liam Panozzo, Progressive sus.
30. Miles Mead, Balfa.
32. Luke Strom, RPM/Yeti.
37. Brad Kelly, Fox/Spy/Intense.
Thanks to "Fat_Ride" our Farkin correspondent for uploading the results. |
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Pro Men
1. AMOUR, Karim FRA
2. TATARKOVIC, Kamil CZE
3. GRACIA, Cedric SIEMENS MOBILE CANNONDALE FRA
4. PROKOP, Michal CZE
5. SALADINI, Romain COMMENCAL-OXBOW FRA
6. HILL, Samuel AUS
7. BEAUMONT, Scott GBR
8. POLC, Filip SVK
9. RINDERKNECHT, Roger SUI
10. ALLIER, Thomas FRA
Pro Women
1. JONNIER Sabrina FRA
2. BEERTEN Anneke NED
3. MOSELEY Tracy KONA CLARKS LES GETS GBR
4. SUEMASA Mio JPN
5. GROS Celine TEAM MORZINE AVORIAZ FRA
6. GRIFFITHS Fionn GBR |
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Pro Men
1. ATHERTON, George GBR 3' 57"
2. RENNIE, Nathan AUS 3' 58" 56/10
3. HILL, Samuel AUS 3' 58" 88/10
4. PEAT Steve TEAM ORANGE GBR
5. GRACIA Cedric SIEMENS MOBILE CANNONDALE FRA
6. VAZQUEZ LOPEZ, David MAXXIS-MSC ESP
7. PASCAL, Mickael MAXXIS-MSC FRA
8. CAMELLINI, Julien FRA
9. DONOGHUE, Neil GBR
10. LEHIKOINEN, Matti FIN
Pro Women
1. SANER, Marielle MAXXIS-MSC SUI
2. JONNIER, Sabrina FRA
3. QUIN, Vanessa NZL
4. MOSELEY, Tracy KONA CLARKS LES GETS GBR
5. RAGOT, Emmeline FRA |
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Mens Pro:
1. Michael Robinson (AUS), team Intense.
2. Eric Carter, Hyundai Mongoose.
3. Wade Bootes (AUS), Trek.
4. Mike King, Adidas Haro.
5. Kamikaze (AUS), Team Foes.
Jared Graves also came in 7th for Team YETI. Awesome Aussie effort though with all competing in the finals advancing to the final 16!!
Womens Pro:
1. Jill Kintner.
2. Katrina Miller (AUS).
3. Tara Llanes.
4. Kathy Pruitt.
5. Mellissa Buhl. |
| Cactus Garden ( Sunday 20/06/04 )
(6 comments) (link) Wednesday, 16-June-2004 2:32 PM - by DOM | |
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This Sunday at Noon, Cactus Garden will be showing the story covering the You Yangs Downhill Race held on May 16th. Apparently they have some wicked footage of the track, the crowds, and a couple of nasty crashes.
Cactus Garden, Channel 10
Sunday, 20.06.04 ( check your local guide for times in your area. )
Thanks
Adam for the heads up. |
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Men
1. PEAT, Steve GBR TEAM ORANGE 3:08.52 200
Course length : 2700 m / 1.68 Mile - Average Speed : 51.56 Kmh / 32.04 Mph
2. GRACIA, Cedric FRA SIEMENS MOBILE CANNONDALE 3:14.29 +5.77 160
3. PASCAL, Mickael FRA MAXXIS-MSC 3:14.78 +6.26 140
4. HILL, Samuel AUS 3:16.52 +8.00 125
5. ATHERTON, George GBR 3:18.52 + 10.00 110
6. CAMELLINI, Julien FRA 3:18.70 + 10.18 95
7. RENNIE, Nathan AUS 3:19.74 + 11.22 90
8. VAZQUEZ LOPEZ, David ESP MAXXIS-MSC 3:21.06 + 12.54 85
9. VOREIS, Kirt USA 3:21.38 + 12.86 80
9. DONOGHUE, Neil GBR 3:21.38 + 12.86 80
11. LEOV, Justin NZL 3:21.59 + 13.07 71
Women
1. MOSELEY, Tracy GBR KONA CLARKS LES GETS 3:37.40 200
Course length : 2700 m / 1.68 Mile - Average Speed : 44.71 Kmh / 27.78 Mph
2. CHAUSSON, Anne-Caroline FRA COMMENCAL-OXBOW 3:37.54 +0.14 160
3. JONNIER, Sabrina FRA 3:42.67 +5.27 140
4. SANER, Marielle SUI MAXXIS-MSC 3:44.44 +7.04 125
5. QUIN, Vanessa NZL 3:45.12 +7.72 110
6. GROS, Celine FRA TEAM MORZINE AVORIAZ 3:47.14 +9.74 95
7. GASKELL, Helen GBR 3:48.86 + 11.46 90
8. SUEMASA, Mio JPN 3:49.36 + 11.96 85
9. GRIFFITHS, Fionn GBR 3:51.59 + 14.19 80
10. LE CAER, Nolvenn FRA 3:52.17 + 14.77 75
Full results and overall WC standings here. |
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Men
1. ROSS MILAN - USA YETI 182
2. BRIAN SCHMITH - USA MONGOOSE/HYUNDAI
3. MIKE KING - USA HARO/ADIDAS
4. JOHN KIRKCALDIE - NZL MAXXIS
5. ERIC CARTER - USA MONGOOSE/HYUNDAI
6. RICH HOUSEMAN - USA FOES/FUNN RACING
7. JARED GRAVES - AUS YETI CYCLES
8. MICHAEL ROBINSON - INTENSE
9. CHRIS DEL BOSCO - LENZSPORT/OAKLEY
10. JOEL PANOZZO - PROGRESSIVE/INTENSE/WTB
Women
1. JILL KINTNER
2. TARA LLANES
3. MELISSA BUHL
4. LISA SHER
5. MICHELLE DUMARESQ
Full results: here |
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Men
1. Minnaar
2. Kirkaldie
3. Bailey
4. Atkinson
5. Jared Graves (with one pedal)
Women
1. Bernardita Pizarro Lazo (Chi)
2. Kathy Pruitt (USA)
3. Marla Streb (USA)
4. April Lawyer (USA)
5. Dawn Borque (USA)
Full results when they are available.
Again taken from: stiksandstones.com |
| World Cup DH # 2 Results as they stand
(1 comments) (link) Monday, 14-June-2004 10:43 AM - by Scott | |
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Race is still going... these are not the final results.
Men
1. Steve Peat (GBr) Team Orange 3:08.52 0
2. Cedric Gracia (Fra) Siemens Mobile Cannondale 3:14.29 5.77
3. Mickael Pascal (Fra) Maxxis-Msc 3:14.78 6.26
4. Samuel Hill (Aus) 3:16.52 8.00
5. George Atherton (GBr) 3:18.52 10.00
Women
1. Tracey Moseley
2. ACC
3. Sabrina Jonnier
Full results when they are available.
Source: stiksandstones.com |
| Monster O/S racing update, NORBA and WC Qualifying
(2 comments) (link) Sunday, 13-June-2004 11:38 AM - by Ryan | |
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So apparently there's a World Cup downhill being raced on the same weekend as a NORBA...do the UCI and NORBA even talk to each other any more? Hey, let's take 2 series that are already struggling and force the pro field to choose between them. Genius!
Anyway, the WC was held at Les Deux Alpes (the 2 Alps?) in France, results shamelessly pilfered from Stiksandstones.com;
Mens and womens qualifying results are now online at TissotTiming.com
Qualifying
Mens Pro DH
1. Fabien Barel - Kona
2. Steve Peat - Orange
3. Mikael Pascal - MSC
4. David Vazquez - MSC
5. Sam Hill - Ironhorse
Womens Pro DH
1. Anne Caroline Chausson-Commencal/Oxbow
2. Sabrina Jonnier-Intense
3. Celine Gros
Meanwhile, the 2nd round of the NORBA DH series is getting ready to go down in Snowshoe, West Virginia. It's been pissing down rain and the track is wet, rocky, rooty, slippery and off-camber, sounds like the perfect mixture to me.
Pro DH should kick off late tonight our time and you just know farkin.net will have the results posted mere femtoseconds after the last man crosses the line...keep checking back. |
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There is a working bee on at Granton long track on Monday 14th. It seems the local council felt it necessary to bulldoze a big part of the start fire road meaning it is now a boggy slush. This means an alternative needs to be developed before Rd #4 is upon us.
For more info call Benny on the DH hotline
0427 660 102 |
| Mount Cooth-tha Warning - Ranger Danger over long weekend.
(3 comments) (link) Friday, 11-June-2004 1:38 PM - by Ryan | |
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A notice to all Brisbane riders who shuttle the trails inside the ring road at Mount Cooth-tha.
Word on the street is that with the introduction of the Mount Cooth-tha management plan (and the expected shafting of all riding within the ring-road) Brisbane City Council rangers will be out in force over the coming long weekend handing out hefty fines to anyone caught riding illegal trails.
Furthermore, sources indicate that the police have been informed about the crackdown and will be out cruising for defective shuttle vehicles, they can and will fine people for bikes hanging out of the back of utes obscuring number plates as well.
Spread the word, tell your LBS to get the word around, let all your mates know. Beat the revenue raisers and boycott Cooth-tha over the long weekend, your wallet will thank you. |
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That's right, you read correctly, Farkin shirts have landed...
A huge assortment of sizes in both black and white will be available for purchase at the NSW State DH round at Ourimbah, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of June.
Cost of the shirts will be $30 each or $50 for two, and will be available at the Bike Addiction trailer.
Rotting Corpse Films will also be launching their premier DVD 'Ground Zero' at the race.
Copies of the DVD will be available at the BA trailer for $25 each.
Click here for more info on the DVD.
On a side note, RCF will be filming on the weekend for their next clip 'Ground Zero II - Darkness Reborn'. Be sure to bring your poseur kit and styles along for the event!
See YOU there. |
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June 9, 2004
Vancouver, BC
Race Face Performance Products, along with Giant Bicycles and Manitou Suspension is proud to announce the fourth annual Race Face Ultimate Freeride Challenge is officially underway. Videos are now being accepted for the US$25,000 “winner takes all” contest with the submission deadline set at February 1st, 2005. This gives riders over 7 months to plan, shoot and edit their videos in the hopes of gaining international exposure and ultimately making the short list of Freeriding’s elite.
The contest, which spawned the pro riding careers of Tyler Klassen, Matt Hunter and Wayne Goss, along with UFC II runner up, Cameron McCaul and UFC III runner up, Carlin Dunne is now set to pull another talented rider from the amateur ranks and deliver them to superstardom.
Same as last year, a star-studded jury will judge all video entries and we’ll pick our 16 favourite videos. Then the power shifts to our online community who will narrow those 16 videos down to 4 semi-finalists and then down to 2 finalists. And as final online voting continues, we’ll bring both finalists in front of the industry and amid a flurry of media attention; we’ll crown the UFC IV winner and sign them to a sponsorship contract with Race Face, Giant and Manitou worth over US$25,000!
“We’re really excited to be going into our fourth straight year with the contest.” says Race Face’s Marshall Rutman. “Every year, the contest gains momentum and gets more exciting to watch. Last year, the quality of the entries was incredible and the online participation level was unreal. This year we’re improving the contest, both for the participants and the viewers by making a couple changes to the contest format”
This year, riders will submit TWO 1 minute riding videos in addition to their 30 second lifestyle video. In the first round, the competitor’s first 1 minute video will be posted for online voting and will determine whether they’ll advance to the semi-finals. In the semi-finals, we’ll post the rider’s second 1 minute video. This will give the online audience a better idea of the rider’s skill and diversity and will help them make the tough choice of who should advance to the finals. Once in the finals, both 1 minute videos will be posted online, along with the rider’s 30 second lifestyle video – which allows voters to gain insight into the rider’s personality. Historically, this has been a huge component of this contest, strongly influencing final votes.
“I’m stoked on the new format for the contest” continues Rutman “Not only does it provide more entertainment value for our online community by showing them new videos in each round, it also gives riders more time to showcase the diversity of their skills. It definitely adds a strategic element to the contest as well. Will riders put their best footage in the first minute to make sure they get into the semi-finals or will they save their best footage for the second 1 minute video in the hopes of moving from the Semis to the Finals? I’m really looking forward to seeing how it all plays out.”
In addition to the new submission guidelines, Race Face, Giant and Manitou will also be awarding product prizes to all UFC competitors who, even though they didn’t win, still had stand out sections of their videos - worthy of recognition. Once again conducted by online voting, awards will be given in the following categories:
· Best Line - Manitou Dorado MRD X-Works Fork
· Best Air – 2005 Giant Freeride Frameset
· Most Creative Stunt - Race Face Diabolus Kit
· Best Urban Assault - Giant STP Frame
· Breakout Performance by a Grom (13 and under) – Manitou Sherman Breakout Plus Fork
· Worst Crash - Race Face Arm and Leg Armor, Shorts, Jersey and Gloves
The deadline for submissions is February 1st, 2005. Contest start date and winner announcement date will be announced shortly.
For more information on the Race Face Ultimate Freeride Challenge, please contact:
Marshall Rutman
Race Face Components
(604) 527-9996
Steve Westover
Giant Bicycles
(805) 276-4644
Bill Christensen
Answer Products
(661)294-4109 |
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One of Australia's best freestyle motocross riders, Jono Porter passed away today.
Jono was injured in a crash at the Mr Motocross Outdoor National round at Coolum on the Sunshine Coast over the weekend. He was airlifted to Nambour hospital, operated on and placed in a medically induced coma from which he never woke.
In the race of his life from the moment of the crash, Jono finally let go of the throttle at around 4pm AEST today.
The Farkin.net crew and our community wish to express our sincerest condolences to the Porter family and those close to Jono for their loss. Jono was an inspiration to everyone who loved bikes and dirt and his presence will be missed by many on the Australian scene.
Post a message of support to Jono's family at ozmotox.com. |
| World Cup #1 Photo's ( Fort Bill ) - by Silver
(3 comments) (link) Wednesday, 9-June-2004 08:02 AM - by DOM | |
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Thanks to our Brissy Dawg Silver Wahoo ( Mark ) he has generously knocked back offers from major MTB mags aswell as small time magazines like Playboy and Time to bring you Silver's Farkin.net Fort Bill World Cup Photo Fest 2004 !!! head to the Phat Shaps section of the forum for several days worth of Photo gazing !!
PICS PART 1
PICS PART 2
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MTB World Champion's Greg Minnarr & Ann-Caroline Chausson have hit the worldcup points lead by taking out the openning round of the 2004 UCI MTB Worlcup series in Fort William (Scotland)
Points to note !
Minnarr wins on Moto bike ?? people heard baaarrrp noises.!
Sambo gets his first WC podium !!!! with 3rd place
Jusso continues his form with 9th !!!!
Rennie always consistent with 6th!
1. Greg Minnaar (RSA) Team G-Cross Honda , 4:10.24
2. Cedric Gracia (F) Siemens Mobile Cannondale , 4:13.60
3. Samuel Hill (Aus), 4:14.13
4. Steve Peat (GB) Team Orange , 4:14.17
5. Mickael Pascal (F) Maxxis-Msc, 4:14.84
6. Nathan Rennie (Aus), 4:16.62
7. Fabien Barel (F) Kona Clarks Les Gets, 4:17.12
8. George Atherton (GB), 4:19.16
9. Justin Havukainen (Aus), 4:20.47
10. Marc Beaumont (GB) Team Orange , 4:20.76
Women
1. Anne-Caroline Chausson (F) Commencal-Oxbow, 4:53.20
2. Sabrina Jonnier (F), 4:55.32
3. Helen Gaskell (GB), 4:57.86
4. Celine Gros (F) Team Morzine Avoriaz, 4:59.11
5. Vanessa Quin (Nzl), 4:59.55
FULL RESULTS
Source Velonews.com |
| World Cup #1 ( Fort William ) Updates
(0 comments) (link) Sunday, 6-June-2004 10:15 AM - by DOM | |
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Thanks to our aussie louts in Fort William ( Big Dan and Stinky ) we have a great thread going on in the General Discussion area with updates on the openning round of the UCI World Cup.
UPDATES HERE
Thanks boys and good luck to our aussie racers putting it on the line. |
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The new issue of CLICT will be hitting shelves nationally on Wednesday the 9th. Also available is a trick looking CLICT A2 poster calendar for just $2 extra. If you can't find it at your local newsagency then jump over to BikeFanatic.com.
Content inculdes Redbull Freight Train, Sam Hill, Eildon Nationals, Lisbon Urban Downhill, Cairns, Buller and Bryn Atkinson Interview.
Looks like Australia might finally have a magazine that compares to the mighty DIRT mag.
Find out more buy checking out the BlackPhoenixFilms website.
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| Oversea's Racing ! UK National Rd # 2
(9 comments) (link) Wednesday, 2-June-2004 09:21 AM - by DOM | |
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Big Props to Australia's own "Jusso" ( Justin Havukainen ) who rode into 9th spot at Rd 2 of the UK National Downhill Series.
1 Steve Peat
2 Greg Minnaar
3 Dan Atherton
4 Gee Atherton
5 Marc Beaumont
6 Neil Donoghue
7 Will Longden
8 David Wardell
9 Justin Havukainen
FULL RESULTS HERE |
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