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[R]evolution Issue 4 is out in newsagents across the country.
This issue features the [A]US Open, World Cup DH & 4X, Renoir's Memoires, Profile on SRAM's Simon Roberts, Bike Check with Brad Kelly, Trent Lowe's Journal, Sharples report from Europe, as well as plenty more news and products for you to feast your eyes on.
There's even a DMR Trailstar, and Identiti hardtail frame to be won.
Grab your copy now.
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 | Mick Hannah Mt Snow Crash Information
(2 comments) (link) Tuesday, 30-August-2005 11:34 AM - by DOM |  |
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MOUNT SNOW, VERMONT, 28 AUG 2005
In what has proven to be a mixed weekend for Australian riders, with Luke Strom injuring himself in practice and being unable to race over the weekend and Jared Graves taking two NORBA Series Championships, Mick Hannah was taken to hospital with suspected neck injuries after slamming into a tree in the DH at the final NORBA Round in Mount Snow, Vermont.
Hannah was released late today with severe bruising that may restrict his World Championship assault.
"It is pretty sore right now, but structurally the doctor said there will be no issues with racing. It is going to be sore for a bit, but hopefully by Wednesday it will be back to full movement," said Hannah, "The doctor said the muscle area took most of the brunt, but that also means I have some pretty deep bruising which will take a bit of time to heal".
After a poor Dual Slalom result, Hannah was chasing a good DH finish to the NORBA season, but the crash put an end to any hope of another victory to add to the last weekend's double-win.
"I was beginning to think the season was going to be injury-free for Mick," said his manager, Gavin Donehue,"He has had such a bad run in the last few years that I must admit I wasn't too surprised to get a phone call at 2am on Sunday telling me he was being taken to hospital".
Mick will still fly out to Italy for the World Cup as scheduled , but will undergo Physio treatment as soon as he arrives.
Freesport Management |
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Update: View Farkin's photos here.
Former Gold Coast Mountain Bike Club rider, Shane Wode, took the top honours at today’s 2005 South East Queensland Downhill MTB Championships.
The international elite was one of over 200 riders who competed on Queensland’s newest and arguably most spectacular downhill course at Illinbah, just outside of Canungra.
Results and pics online at www.twowheelpromotions.com.au.
Read the full release here. |
| Graves takes DH and 4X/DS Norba overall - Mt. Snow
(9 comments) (link) Monday, 29-August-2005 10:16 AM - by Scott | |
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Results from Transcend.
Having already clinched the 4-Cross/Dual Slalom title with one race to go, Graves' focus was on a solid Dowhill result. Finishing 3rd behind Americans Duncan Riffle and Cody Warren was enough to claim the DH overall title, a win in the Dual Slalom being icing on his fat chunk of Norba cake.
Downhill Men
1st Duncan Riffle
2nd Cody Warren
3rd Jared Graves
4th Andrew Neethling
5th Joel Ponozzo
Downhill Women
1st Bernie Pizarro
2nd Kathy Pruitt
3rd Dawn Bourque
4th April Lawyer
Dual Slalom Men
1 Jared Graves
2 John Kirkcaldie
3 Cody Warren
4 Jared Rando
Dual Slalom Women
1 Kathy Pruitt
2 Tara Llanes
3 Melissa Buhl
4 Katrina Miller |
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Hey Australia,
Robbie Mac (Farkin's newest OS correspondant) checks in from across the globe to give us his report from the PILA World Cup round in Italy.
Click here for the writeup |
| Snowshoe Unofficial results
(7 comments) (link) Monday, 22-August-2005 09:00 AM - by DOM | |
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Pro Men's Downhill
1. Mick Hannah (Aus), Haro in 4:13:94
2. Jared Graves (Aus), Yeti, at 2.42
3. John Kirkcaldie (Nzl), Maxxis, at 5.02
4. Geritt Beytagh, Morewood, at 5.72
5. Andrew Neethling (RSA), Honda-Turner, at 6.27
6. Cody Warren, Haro, at 7.01
7. Joel Panozzo (Aus), WTB, at 10.27
8. Duncan Riffle, Yeti, at 11.24
9. Jared Rando (Aus), Giant, at 12.12
10. Curtis Keene, WTB, at 13.19 |
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Men
1 Samuel Hill (Aus) 4.15.64
2 Greg Minnaar (RSA) Team G-Cross Honda 4.22.39
3 Brendan Fairclough (GBr) 4.22.94
4 David Vazquez Lopez (Spa) Maxxis-Msc 4.25.60
5 Fabien Barel (Fra) Kona Les Gets 4.25.76
6 Marc Beaumont (GBr) 4.26.77
7 Justin Leov (NZl) 4.29.43
8 Alan Beggin (Ita) 4.29.62
9 Steve Peat (GBr) 4.29.92
10 Markolf Berchtold (Bra) Maxxis-Msc
18 Amiel Cavalier (Aus) 4.35.39
22 Liam Panozzo (Aus) 4.37.13
31 Justin Havukainen (Aus) 4.39.12
38 Bryn Atkinson (Aus) 4.41.46
41 Christopher Kovarik (Aus) 4.42.86
44 Hugh Mansfield (Aus) 4.43.19
Women
1 Anne-Caroline Chausson (Fra) Commencal Oxbow 4.52.97
2 Rachel Atherton (GBr) 4.56.30
3 Emmeline Ragot (Fra) Qbikes Les Sybelles 4.59.71
4 Helen Gaskell (GBr) 5.04.73
5 Sabrina Jonnier (Fra)
Full Results
http://www.cyclingnews.com/mtb.php?i...DH7worldcup052 |
| Snowshoe Norba Dual Slalom Results
(6 comments) (link) Sunday, 21-August-2005 5:58 PM - by Scott | |
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Pro Men
1. Jared Graves
2. Chris Herndon
3. John Kirkaldie
4. Rich Houseman
5. Mick Hannah
Jared has got the 4X/DS Norba title in the bag now with one race to go. Downhill results tomorrow. |
| Pila, Italy World Cup 4X results
(0 comments) (link) Sunday, 21-August-2005 2:34 PM - by DOM | |
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Men
1- Mickael Prokop
2- Brian Lopes
3- Cedric Gracia
4- Chris POwell
Women
1- Jill Kintner
2- Jana Horakova
3- Anneke Beerten
4- Joey Gough
Thanks to Transcend's FOX Racing Shox sponsored live coverage results area.
http://www.transcendmagazine.com/archives/000485.html |
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Men
1 Mick Hannah (Aus)
2 Brian Schmith (USA)
3 Ross Milan (USA)
4 Jared Graves (Aus)
5 Christopher Herndon (USA)
Women
1 Katrina Miller (Aus)
2 Tara Llanes (USA)
3 Melissa Buhl (USA)
4 Karen Eagan (USA)
5 Kathy Pruitt (USA
Brief report on Cyclingnews. |
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| The teaser for Clay Porters lastest work in progress 'Hypnosis' is up on Freecaster. Check it out here. |
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Well, the Toowoomba round of the Sunshine Series Downhill was held and a great day was had. A great track, perfect weather and good organisation were the ingredients of the well run event. Just a quick thanks to Mark, Lindsay, J-Bear and Ryan for bringing it all together on the day (of course there are many, many more to thank, but this is a brief news post). I also have to thank Off Camber, For The Riders and Brian Page Cycles for the cooler than usual prizes!
I've posted my photos here.
Elite Men
1. Klein, Lindsay - Toowoomba 02:51.15
2. Donaldson, Riley - DRCC 02:54.24
3. Clark, Aubrey - Kenmore 02:57.22
4. Taylor, Jay - 02:58.78
5. Richards, Tom - 02:59.56
6. Peterson, Jeremy - 03:00.38
6. McCullough, Tim - 03:00.38
8. Hurditch, Jaan Kenmore - 03:01.14
9. Moran, Dave - DRCC 03:02.54
10. Totterman, Dean - 03:02.78
U/19 Men
1. Maltman, James - RATS 02:54.71
2. Illing, Michael - Toowoomba 03:06.91
3. Tomlinson, Cameron - Toowoomba 03:07.08
4. Pjipers, Louis - Toowoomba 03:10.35
5. Nevin, Matt - Toowoomba 03:13.69
Full results here. Series points here. |
| Jeep King of the Mountain Finals
(0 comments) (link) Monday, 15-August-2005 12:35 AM - by DOM | |
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Jeep King of the Mountain 2005 Professional Mountain Biking World Championships at Jack Frost Mountain in Blakeslee, Pa. (Pocono Mountains).
Final Results
1. Michael Prokop, Czech Republic
2. Wade Bootes, Australia,
3. Mike King, San Diego, Calif.
4. Bas DeBever, The Netherlands
5. Brian Schmith, Lancaster, Calif.
6. Chris Powell, La Jolla, Calif.
7. Jarred Rando, Australia
8. Brian Lopes, Trabuco Canyon, Calif.
1. Jill Kintner, Seattle, Wash.
2. Melissa Buhl, Chandler, Ariz.
3. Tara Llanes, Los Alamitos, Calif.
4. Katrina Miller, Australia
5. Anneke Beerton, The Netherlands
6. Fionn Griffiths, England
7. Joanna Petterson, Folsom, Calif.
8. Leana Gerrard, Durango, Colo. |
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175 riders graced the 6th round of the NSW State Series at Ourimbah State Forest this weekend. Congrats to CCOMTB Club, Bikeworx Erina, Bike Addiction, and Larry Adler Ski & Outdoors for their support and top notch organisation.
Elite Men:
1, 3:16.55 - Brad KELLY (new track record)
2, 3:17.75 - Adam SMITHSON
3, 3:21.77 - Brock NEWLING
4, 3:22.08 - Ricky BOYER
5, 3:23.95 - Adam DOSSETER
U19 Men:
1, 3:29.88 - Tim EATON
2, 3:33.78 - Damien PERRY
3, 3:35.30 - Eden HUMPHREYS
4, 3:36.11 - Ricky LEE
5, 3:36.43 - Scott GRUNDY
Expert Men:
1, 3:27.87 - Damien REEVE (mmm 'sand')
2, 3:36.99 - Rick KEHOE
3, 3:38.36 - Terry YATES
4, 3:39.66 - Mikhail CHAI
5, 3:40.75 - David WAID
Full results here |
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The National Mountain Cross Series Flyer is now available online.
It's going to be huge.
CLICT Magazine is again the National Series Promoter and we welcome GT Bicycles on board as the Naming Rights Sponsor for the Final Series Round in Black Hill.
The Black Hill Course will recieve a visit from Glen Jacobs and a 20 tonne Excavator during November as we see the final stages of the course be completed.
A big thanks goes out to everyone who has supported Mountain Cross Racing in the past two years, especially those who have directly supported the Black Hill Course.
Click here for the National Flyer
Round One Entry Form is now available online at www.blackphoenixfilms.com |
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For those of us purely involved in mountain biking, the name might not mean much, so as a quick history lesson to the uninitiated; Colin is the current holder of the world distance record for a jump on a bicycle and a man who consistently threw down gaps and transfers so crazy that the average rider couldn't even conceive them, let alone punch them out.
Tragically, in this past week, Colin made the decision to take his own life.
Rest In Peace Colin, your life was one hell of a ride and an inspiration to everyone on two wheels. I hope the ride continues, wherever you touch down next.
To see Colin's world record jump, click this link.
Please add your message of condolence to this thread on bikeguide.org where the story originally broke or to this thread currently running on Farkin.net. |
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Pro Men (thanks Stikman)
1- Jared Graves 3:31
2- John Kirkaldie 3:33
3- Jared Rando
4- David Klassenvanoorschott
5 - Duncan Riffle
Pro Women (thanks to Transcend):
1- Pruitt 4:06
2- Pizarro 4:11
3- Buhl 4:15
More results when available |
| Brian Head Norba Dual Slalom Results
(2 comments) (link) Monday, 8-August-2005 10:02 AM - by Scott | |
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Men
1. Jared Graves - Yeti
2. Jared Rando - Giant
3. Cody Warren - Haro
4. Colin Bailey - Maxxis
5. John Kirkcaldie - Maxxis
6. Eric Carter - Mongoose
7. Andrew Neethling - Honda/Turner
8. Steve Wentz - Turner
Women
1. Melissa Buhl - KHS
2. Katrina Miller - Jamis
3. Tara Llanes - Giant
4. Joanna Petterson - Morewood
Full results here. |
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Here is an article from www.transcend.com regarding Sven Martin, from the Honda/Turner squad, who suffered a serious injury in Whistler.
Sven Martin injured at Crankworx
WHISTLER, BC (transcendmagazine.com) -- According to Honda Turner team spokesperson Doug Heiser, Sven Martin went down hard at Crankworx yesterday evening.
"On Wednesday, August 3rd, Sven & Anka had just got on the mountain at Whistler Mountain Bike Park for there first run. They headed over to Schleyer (I believe) for a warm up, apparently they were just cruising (I know, hard to believe Sven just cruising) Anka was riding right behind him. As they were going over a technical section, Sven tried to hop over a couple of boulders when his front wheel caught a rock on the landing & sent him over the bars quickly, so quick he did not have a chance to break his fall & landed on his head. he knew right away that he had broken his neck." said Heiser.
"Sven has full movement of all his limbs; unfortunately he has broken his neck in 3 places. Sven broke C3, C4 and C5. The major problem is that C4 is a burst fracture."
He went on to say "...doctors in Vancouver are scheduling surgery to repair the damage to Sven’s neck. "
"He is now at Vancouver General Hospital, in the spine ward on the 14th floor, he is scheduled to go into surgery this afternoon, if all goes well & as planned, he will be able to eat solid food in 3 days & be able to walk on his own in 5 days, then they will release him. The recovery period is said to take approx 4-6 months. Sven & Anka are are very scared, but are also very tough, together & with all of us & our support they will get through this injury & Sven will be back on the bike roosting in no time!"
Good luck to Sven and Anka - hope to see you back riding and taking pics sooner then later. |
| Jump Jam at Ferny Grove this Saturday
(0 comments) (link) Friday, 5-August-2005 08:16 AM - by Scott | |
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FTR:Jump Jam at Ferny Grove this Saturday 6th August.
Organised by the same lads that brought you the Jindalee skate and jump jam, and proudly sponsored by ForTheRiders.com who will be giving away prizes for best trick of the day and best overall style.
Practice from 10am and Jam runs from 12.
The Jumps are located at Arbor st Ferny Grove. To get there simply follow Samford Road till you get to the BP service station where you turn in to Arbor st. The trails are about 150m down the road on the left hand side. There is also a train station on the corner of Arbor and Samford road.
See you on the trails. |
| Australian World Champs Team (continued)
(4 comments) (link) Wednesday, 3-August-2005 8:24 PM - by Scott | |
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Junior XC Men
Lachlan Norris, Garry Millburn, Cal Britten, Joel Healy , Andrew Arthur, Daniel Johnston
Junior XC Women
Erica Oldfield
U23 XC Men
Trent Lowe, Shaun Lewis, Daniel McConnell
Senior XC Men (Opportunity exists for additional elite seniors to qualify by 25th July)
Dylan Cooper , Sid Taberlay, Brent Miller
Senior XC Women
Emma Colson, Niki Fisher, Niki Gudex
Junior DH Men
Amiel Cavalier, Liam Panozzo, Christopher Panozzo, Ayden Eves, Sam Hocken, Hugh Mansfield, Darren Pokoj, Alex Swann (Reserve)
Junior DH Women
Tracey Hannah (TBC) |
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MTBA:The Elite male and female team for DH and 4X has been selected.
ELITE MEN DOWN HILL
1. Sam Hill (WA)
2. Nathan Rennie (QLD)
3. Chris Kovarik (QLD)
4. Jared Graves (QLD)
5. Michael Hannah (NSW)
6. Joel Panozzo (VIC)
7. Bryn Atkinson (VIC)
reserves (Justin Havukainen (NSW), Jared Rando (ACT))
ELITE WOMEN DOWN HILL
1. Claire Whiteman (ACT)
ELITE MEN FOUR CROSS
1. Sam Hill (WA)
2. Nathan Rennie (Qld)
3. Chris Kovarik (Qld)
4. Jared Graves (Qld)
5. Michael Hannah (NSW)
6. Joel Panozzo (Vic)
7. Bryn Atkinson (Vic)
reserves (Darren Pokoj (Qld), Justin Havukainen (NSW), Jared Rando (ACT))
ELITE WOMEN FOUR CROSS
1. Katrina Miller (NSW)
2. Claire Whiteman (ACT)
Good riding to all these athletes and those already announced. Do Australia proud! |
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