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On the trail with Mike Hopkins

Published 21 hours ago
Source: David Peacock

Bike movies have always been, to me at least, motivation to achieve something greater each time I grace (or in my case disgrace) the saddle of a bicycle. Films provided not only an outlet for my allowance growing up, but also a visual stimulus that incurred a strong desire to ride. The lines ridden in the aforementioned movies were always fascinating and kept me riveted to the screen, especially during the annual season of bike withdrawal known as winter.
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Transition Bike's Covert Review

Published 2 days ago
The Covert from Transition Bikes is their answer to the All Mountain rider's demands for a bike that can ride the whole mountain - the ups, the across and the downs. At 6 inches, it falls into suit with a lot of other All Mountain bikes, well how does it work on my local mountains and where I ride? We've had the Covert for 4 months of trail time and it's been all over British Columbia now and even in it's own back yard of northern Washington.

Read on to see how it fared,
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Tyler McCaul signs with X-Fusion for 2010

Published 2 days ago
Source: X-Fusion

X-Fusion is proud to announce the signing of Tyler McCaul to our 2010 roster. Tyler continues to build his name in mountain biking excelling in Slopestyle and DJ contests, but still has the ability to race gravity events at the elite level. We at X-Fusion feel that he is a great ambassador for our brand and will be of value helping with R&D and product development.

More details inside,
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Fox Launch Pro Knee Guards - Contest Winners!

Published 3 days ago
Congrats to all the beaten and bruised knees out there! Having looked through dozens of cut up legs for our winners, all I can say is that your poor knees need to be better taken care of folks!

Thanks for all the submissions, winners inside,

*Caution! Graphic Content Inside!
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Sam Dueck Joins the 2010 Norco Factory Team

Published Nov 17, 2009 at 16:09
Source: Norco Bikes

Norco Bikes is proud to announce the addition of Slopestyle rider Sam Dueck to the 2010 Norco Factory Team. Sam has come off a great season boasting fantastic results such as 5th at Crankworx Colorado and 2nd at Goat Style in Creston BC. For the 2010 competition season Sam will continue to compete at an elite level in premiere events on a 2010 Norco 4Hun and an Empire SE.
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Over the Edge - Sam Brown video on CBC

Published Nov 16, 2009 at 20:17
Source: The Fifth Estate

This past weekend, on CBC News television, the Fifth Estate aired an in depth look into the world of Sam Brown by reporter Linden MacIntyre. It's a pretty good piece and we want to share it with everyone that has been following the story since Sam's death late last winter.

More inside,
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Side Flight Champs Changes!

Published Nov 16, 2009 at 12:13
Source: X-Fusion

Due to the fact that the Side Flight Champs has had an explosion of hype and exposure we were forced to take it to the next level. We no longer will be holding it at the Pine Valley Jumps, but now we will have custom jumps built for us at San Diego Offroad Park. These guys are giving us control of their tractors and telling us to make it as nasty and massive as we want! Kyle Strait, Cody Warren and Griz will begin construction this week. We now also can provide all you spectators with food and drinks. Don’t worry about having to drive because there is camping on location for only $10 a vehicle.

More details inside,
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Downhill scene in Cyprus

Published Nov 16, 2009 at 11:19
Source: Marios Spyrou

Downhill...a sport that has been growing large over the last few decades and every year bikes and tracks are becoming better and wilder. In some countries though, this extreme sport is underdeveloped. One of these countries is my country, Cyprus. A small and beautiful island situated in the Mediterranean sea. An island, which most of the year, has something which many people would like to have, especial during winter months, the sun.

More about Cyprus inside,
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CR1 Engineering Discount for Pinkbike readers!

Published Nov 16, 2009 at 11:14
Source: CR1 Engineering

CR1 Engineering will be offering a 25% discount for the holidays to all members of Pinkbike.com . CR1 offers professional level suspension services for everyone; from the professional racer to the weekend warrior.
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Barred for Life - Courtenay BC

Published Nov 12, 2009 at 13:06
Source: Trail Bicycles

Tonight, 2 shows only in Courtenay BC, stomping grounds to Kyle Hansen and Bjorn Aunet, come out and see Barred for Life! Pinkbike will be there with some swag and Kyle himself will be at the 9 PM showing.

Details inside,
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Sam Hill on Moto

Published Nov 12, 2009 at 10:53
Source: Troy Lee Designs

Ever wonder what some of the pros get up to in the off season? Here is a video from Troy Lee Designs of Sam Hill at Perris Raceway getting ready for Day in the Dirt.

Enjoy,
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Knolly Grass Roots Sponsorships

Published Nov 11, 2009 at 19:42
Source: Knolly Bikes

Knolly Bikes is now accepting applications from riders who are interested in competing on Knolly Bikes during the 2010 Season. The Knolly Grass-Roots Sponsorship Program is open to qualified individual athletes and teams that are based anywhere in the US and Canada. For riders and teams based in BC and Alberta you must apply for Grass-Roots Sponsorship through your local Knolly Dealer.
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One Wheel - Kootenay Style

Published Nov 11, 2009 at 18:09
I've been talking to young Mike Parenteau over the course of this past season as he continually tries to convince me how rad riding on one wheel is (and I'm not talking wheelies here). When I think about Unicycles, I think circus acts and "that kid" that seems to be in every town who can actually ride one. By ride one, I mean on the street, not in a technical manner. Mike and his good buddy Kenny Banks have proven this stereo type that I've got in my head wrong as they and their good filming friend Dan Poirier continue to release web edits of them riding really technically demanding features.

Inside is Mike and Dan's story along with web edits of the one wheelers in action,
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How to with Yeti Cycles!

Published Nov 11, 2009 at 15:10
Learn how to snap gates and rail turns with Yeti team riders, Jared Graves and Sam Blenkinsop! Jared walks us through his winning gate starts while Blinky tells us how to hold on and let it roll through the turns.

Videos inside,
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AT's Showdown at the Cow Palace

Published Nov 10, 2009 at 20:38
Source: Long Nguyen

The SF Bike Expo Crew is pleased to announce the addition of AT’s Showdown at the Cow Palace, a mountain bike dirt jump competition. Powered by Adidas and designed by Gravity Pro Andrew Taylor, it will begin with a launch off a Sea Container through the trees into some massive jumps. The competition will feature some of the top pros including Andrew Taylor, Greg Watts. Cameron McCaul, Tyler MCCaul, Paul Basagoitia, Mike Montgomery and more riders to be announced. The SF Bike Expo is taking shape.

Don’t miss the greatest eye candy and action on two wheels!
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