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Rossland Fat Tire Festival is born!

Published Aug 28, 2009 at 11:15
by Ryan Kuhn

North American and Canadian Championships, BC Cups and the Rubberhead Classic – Rossland was once lauded as a premier destination for mountain bike racing in Canada. With infamous, technical courses and spanning single track, the small mountain community located in the southern Kootenay region of British Columbia was auspiciously dubbed the “Mountain Biking Capital of Canada.” After a hiatus from the competition scene, Rossland is pleased to announce the town’s first annual Fat Tire Festival September 5 and 6, 2009. The Festival will feature three events: the Dreadhead All-Mountain Challenge, Huck en Berries Bike Jam (slopestyle) and the 7 Summits poker ride.
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Sun Peaks Canada and BC Cup Finals

Published Aug 27, 2009 at 12:40
Source: Sun Peaks

Four Hundred Racers Compete at Canada Cup and BC Cup Downhill and Cross Country Finals

Chayse Marshall heads to World Championships in Australia

A shifting problem and a crash on the downhill course didn’t stop Sun Peaks sponsored rider Chayse Marshall from pinning it down the Canada Cup DH Course in less than four minutes over the weekend during the championship event.
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It’s the 3rd Annual Cherry Tops Challenge!

Published Aug 27, 2009 at 11:52
Source: Baldface Lodge

Last year 67 amazing riders braved heat, altitude, physical, mechanical, and mental breakdowns in a poker ride like no other! One lucky lad came up with the best poker hand (full house, Aces high) to win a sweet New Year's powder skiing trip at Baldface Lodge. The other 66 lucky souls were treated to fantastic swag bags, prizes, a delicious BBQ and a heck of a fun day. The event is a fundraiser for the Nelson Cycling Club, and with all the trails around Nelson and the amount of work they do, they need all the help they can get!
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Pinkbike.com Juniors headed to Worlds!

Published Aug 25, 2009 at 13:16
We at Pinkbike.com are stoked to say that both our Junior racers are headed to the UCI World Championships in Australia next week. Trenton Zoobkoff and Kyle Marshall will be representing Canada alongside fellow Canadian team mates as they compete in the Downhill race on Sunday September 6th.
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Crankworx - Random Goodies

Published Aug 19, 2009 at 15:50
Each summer we make the pilgrimage to Whistler B.C. for the annual Crankworx festival, not unlike the Sea Otter that we all flock to in the Spring. There are races going on daily, folks are showing their wares around the village and at night you'll find something fun to do where ever you go.

Here is a selection of pics from this Crankworx of things you may not have seen,
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John Evdokimoff Park Dedication Aug.22

Published Aug 18, 2009 at 16:27
Come and see the new jumps created for us by the legendary Jay Hoots at the John Evdokimoff Park in White Lake, near Salmon Arm in the Sunny Shuswap. Be the first to back flip the new rad double! Or are you man enough to superman it?

See poster for details,
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Pampered at Panorama Resort

Published Aug 18, 2009 at 12:49
Source: The Wandering Balloon

When Pinkbike asked me to write an article on Panorama, I questioned their sobriety. They are more than aware of my biking ability and sending me off to bike with riders who bike six days a week sounded nuts. Embracing this challenge I put a fresh chain on my bike and finally invested in a full-face helmet. As any typical nine to fiver living in Calgary I don’t get out on two wheels as much as I should. But I packed ready for a couple days of wet weather biker mania.

Full story inside,
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Jaws Interview

Published Aug 17, 2009 at 17:06
Jaws recently contacted us in regards to an interview he'd done with a Polish riding site to see if we could run it for him here on Pinkbike.com. After much translating was done by Damian Knapik, we're happy to present to you the "Jaws Interview"!

Enjoy the pics and interview inside,
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Shimano SLX FC-M665 Crank Review

Published Aug 17, 2009 at 14:53
Source: Reece Wallace

Weighing in at under one kilogram, extremely stiff with Hollotech II technology, and designed to fit almost any mountain biker's budget, the Shimano SLX series cranks and bottom bracket cannot be beaten.

When my Shimano SLX cranks first arrived in the mail, I opened up the box and thought a mistake had been made. I thought that some cross country cranks had been shipped to me instead of the freeride cranks I was supposed to be reviewing. However, within the first ride it became obvious that Shimano has put a lot of R&D into their new SLX series.
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Snowmass MSC race weekend.

Published Aug 17, 2009 at 14:47
Source: Long Nguyen

Friday August 7th, 2009 was the first day here in Snowmass Colorado. Riders from around the Rockies Mountains started to trickle in early in the morning for the 5th round in the Mountain States Cup Series. Since there was a break in the World Cup Series Aaron Gwin, Jared Graves, and Sam Blenkinsop decided to drop by Snowmass and compete. The Pro DH and Mountain cross class was stacked with top riders and it was going to be a difficult one.

Read about the whole weekend and view tons of pics inside,
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Crankworx Contests Wrap Up.

Published Aug 16, 2009 at 23:18
Source: Crankworx

This past weekend was a busy one for Whistler Bike Park as there were events happening all over the mountain. Lopes and Kintner win the Giant Slalom on Friday, then Lopes and Griffiths win the Enduro while Greg Watts wins the Slopestyle and Andreu Lacondeguy wins best trick. On Sunday Sam Hill and Emmeline Ragot won the Canadian Open DH event.

Learn more inside,
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Fox Unveils 831 Fork!

Published Aug 14, 2009 at 18:56
Source: Fox Racing Shox

Fox Racing Shox takes 4X, Dirt Jump and Dual Slalom suspension to the next level.

FOX Racing Shox is proud to announce the 831 Suspension Fork. Designed and engineered for the demanding disciplines of 4X, Dirt Jump, and Dual Slalom, the 831 uses the FOX 32 mm platform, FLOAT® Air Spring technology, and FIT™ RLC damper.
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Sun Peaks Canada and BC Cups!

Published Aug 14, 2009 at 17:31
Source: Sun Peaks

Canada’s Finest DH and XC Mountain Bikers Head to Sun Peaks for the Canada Cup and BC Cup Championships – August 22 and 23

Over 500 athletes will arrive at Sun Peaks Resort next weekend to test their mettle at the Canada Cup and BC Cup Championships, August 22 to 23, 2009.
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Manitou MY 11 Aluminum Dorado photos and full specs

Published Aug 12, 2009 at 14:38
Manitou re-introduced the Carbon Dorado this past year and everyone was stoked to see it back in action. The down side is that is was less attainable to the average downhill consumer due to its price tag. The good news is that Manitou has created the all new Aluminium Upper MY 11 Dorado and it's got all the bells and whistles you'll find in its Carbon sibling, and at a price that is inline with the market.

Read on to learn all about the Manitou MY 11 Dorado,
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Claire Buchar wins Womenzworx

Published Aug 11, 2009 at 21:45
Source: Crankworx

Nychka and Buchar split the $1,000 prize after riding the “Boneyard on Steroids” at The Gala

It was survival of the fittest today as ladies endured a full day of riding in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park at the third annual WomenzWorx event presented by Sombrio Girl; proving once again, that girls can hold their own in the Bike Park. The event included two open competitions and one invitational called The Gala, which took place in the legendary Boneyard Slopestyle course.
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