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 | Gee Atherton On Top Gear: December 4th
(24 comments) (link) Tuesday, 29-November-2005 11:06 AM - by Scott |  |
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Southern Downhill:20 year old Gee Atherton will appear on the highly popular TV program, Top Gear, next Sunday December 4. The talented Animal/Giant rider was invited to race down the streets of Lisbon, on the now famous racecourse used for the annual Lisbon Downtown, against a new model Renault Clio. The car used a separate by similar length course (without stairs etc.), to see which would be faster through downtown.
Gee took to the streets on his Giant Reign, and spent one and a half days filming for the segment. We can't of course reveal the results of the head-to-head, but all UK residents can view the race next Sunday on BBC2 (check your local listings). Top Gear is seen by 5.8 million viewers in the UK and more than 200 million world wide on BBC World. We don't have any notice on the BBC World airing, but an edited version is usually shown some weeks later.
Gee was pretty stoked to be a part of the program. "I'm a fan of the show and their sense of humour, and they come up with pretty creative ways to test their cars, and this was no exception! I did quite a few runs to get different shots, and they had cameras attached to different parts of my Giant, and my Red Bull helmet, so we got some awesome shots. I can't wait to see how it turns out".
For more information on Gee Atherton and his sponsors:
www.athertonracing.co.uk For those that don't know, Top Gear is THE best TV show to date. Top Gear will be airing for the first time in Australia next month; for those that can't wait check out Finalgear for downloadable eps. |
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Ongoing bad weather has forced the organizers of “Round 4 of the National Mountain Cross Series” to postpone the event until early next year.
Armidale’s Race Director, Mr Dave Rugendyke, said although the race track is in good condition, due to the unusually high amounts of rainfall in the area over the past month, the rain soaked event site surrounding the 4x course has unfortunately suffered badly.
Read more here. |
| Dirt Works 100KM Classic
(0 comments) (link) Monday, 28-November-2005 11:44 AM - by DOM | |
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Dirt Works 100km Classic On Sunday 7th May 2006.
Same location as last time (St Albans NSW) but different track route with awesome descents, granny gear hills and fast fire trail. The best news is you will be finishing at the local pub with a beer. Entries open 1st December 2005 and are limited to 750 riders so be quick!
http://www.maxadventure.com.au/dirtworksclassic/ |
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It’s here and talk about a bumper issue! Issue 4 of Clict Mag will be on shelves at all good retail outlets and bike stores this week. The boys have been hard at work to get the full scoop on the World’s in Livigno, Amiel Cavalier’s blitz-fest, the full wrap up of the Red Bull District Ride, all that is Crankworx, SOPA MTX opening round, the man behind Santa Cruz Rob Roskopp and of course Nathan Rennie’s world record long-distance jump attempt. Punters will also find full interviews with Amiel, Jared Graves, the Begg Brothers and naturally all of the juicy regular features that go with it.
Readers will also have a chance to win themselves some sick goodies thanks to the guys from Smith Optics.
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Update: Full downhill results here. XC results here.
Sam Hill has taken out national DH round 2 in Nunnup, Western Australia with girlfriend and new team mate Sabrina Jonnier winning the womens event.
Men
1. Sam Hill 02:17.2
2. Jared Rando +00:06.9
3. Liam Panozzo +00:07.5
4. Christopher Panozzo +00:07.5
5. Adam Smithson +00:09.1
6. Andrew Mills +00:09.2
7. Amiel Cavalier +00:09.3
8. Rick Boyer +00:09.5
9. Miikael Kiununen +00:09.5
10. Ryan Lennox +00:10.7
Women
1. Sabrina Jonnier 2.40.49
2. Emma McNaughton
3. Claire Whiteman
There's also a short report up on www.nationalseries.com.au. |
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Here is a press release from Santa Cruz:
Date: Thu Nov 17, 2005
Source: Kathy Sessler
Santa Cruz Syndicate rider John Waddell has re-signed to the Syndicate for 2006. Waddell, who has had a miraculous recovery from the severe head trauma suffered in a crash in 2003, has been racing and training in Australia ever since his rehab from the injury. He has focused his racing program on endurance racing and has had success in 12 hour and 24 hour races, racing solo.
Having Waddell remain on the Syndicate is a great honor to Santa Cruz Bicycles and to Waddell. He has shown extreme dedication and commitment to himself and his sponsors, and Santa Cruz Bicycles is pleased to continue the relationship. Waddell has been riding Santa Cruz bikes for many years and his loyalty to the brand is immense.
Waddell is stoked to be on the team and has this to say, “It's near the end of 2005 and what an interesting year it's been with loads of ups and downs. Being able to sign up with the Santa Cruz Syndicate once again has been so super, knowing I have a team like the Syndicate behind me, as well as the rest of my crew that gives me their support. I'm glad my long hard days in the saddle haven’t gone unnoticed. Keep a look out for my unusually wild comps throughout 2006 in my journey to test what I am really capable of. Peace out.” |
| Finalists for Vorb Video Competition Announced
(6 comments) (link) Tuesday, 15-November-2005 3:35 PM - by DOM | |
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The ten finalists for the Vorb Video Competition have been announced
this week. Over 1,500 votes were cast by the public to select the
finalists - which will now be judged by Tony "Milkman" Mundel, Ambrose
Weingart, Jarrett Craig, Jason Naran, and Warrick Patterson.
As Vorb is New Zealand's mountain biking website the entries have a very
Kiwi flavour, showing freeride, downhill, dirtjumping, trail, trials,
and skatepark riding in New Zealand. There's also a nice Australian
entry from Olly in Sydney from his short film "Perspective." Videos that
didn't make the finals are also available for your viewing pleasure, be
sure to check out the "Honorable Mentions" section.
Go here http://www.vorb.org.nz/article-30939.html to view the videos -
Right Click "Save As" to download them. Winners will be announced during
the week of the 21st of November.
Thanks to Tama from Vorb for the info. |
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Press Release:Australia’s largest variety cycling event comes to Canberra; Friday 2 to Sunday 4 December 2005
The inaugural Brindabella Challenge, Australia’s largest variety cycling festival, hits Canberra in December, with a huge range of events, activities and races for all ages and levels of riders taking place over three days.
Some of Australia’s and the world’s top cyclists are expected to travel to Canberra for the challenge and to vie for more than $30,000 in prize money. Recreational riders, families and kids will also be able to choose from a range of great fun rides and events. Full release here. |
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AUSTRALIAN MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDER SMASHES 121 FOOT JUMP DISTANCE
BEFORE SPECTACULAR WIPE-OUT IN THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK
In a world first, Australian and former World Cup Series Downhill Champion, Nathan Rennie cleared 121.2 feet (36.9 metres) on his mountain bike after being towed in to a 12 metre long, 3 metre high, specially-designed ramp in the Painted Desert of South Australia.
Rennie broke legendary American BMX-rider Colin Winkleman’s 116-foot world jump record – extending the old mark to 121.2 feet.
However, attendants on hand from the Guinness Book Of World Records declared Rennie’s new mark “unofficial” because he crashed on landing after over-jumping his down ramp, despite coming down on his wheels. Incredibly, the 24-year-old, 95kg rider walked away from the crash, although his bike was severely damaged.
Full story and photos here.
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| New World Disorder 6 Premieres
(3 comments) (link) Thursday, 10-November-2005 00:02 AM - by Scott | |
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| Peaty to ride for Santa Cruz
(15 comments) (link) Tuesday, 8-November-2005 8:40 PM - by DOM | |
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Update: Thursday 3rd November, Painted Desert, Central Australia.
An elated Nathan Rennie rang in today, with news of his Red Bull sponsored attempt at the World Bicycle Long Distance Jump Record. Although not officially recognised by the Guinness Book of Record officials at the site, the jump of 121 feet from take off ramp to three quarters of the way down the exit ramp can be claimed as an “unofficial record”. After several successful jumps of 85 feet over the preceding days, in Nathan’s words, “It was time to go big!”
He was towed in at 96 km per hour with the ramp gap set just over the old record of 116 feet. “I flat landed the front wheel and basically blew up” said Nathan. “I separated my shoulder and have cuts and bruises from the rocks” he said. “The Troy Lee full face helmet saved my life but is pretty smashed up, but the bike [Santa Cruz V10] is O.K.” “I’m stoked!”
According to Nathan the set up was so good “we could have gone 150 feet” but that will have to wait for some time in the future.
The event was extensively covered by video cameras including helmet cam and will feature in a half hour free to air T.V. feature in the near future.
Bruce Rennie (Dad)
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Nathan Rennie has overcleared the world record distance landing almost to flat. He has sustained a seperated shoulder and mass gravel rash !!!
He's built like brick sh*t houses so he'll be back at it in no time I bet.
http://www.nathanrennie.com/home.htm
Big props for going too big though !!! |
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