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Sea Otter - Tomac Carbide SL

Last editted Apr 27, 2009 at 12:41
Source: Tomac Bikes

Over three years in development, the Carbide SL is the ultimate in lightweight, stiffness and pedaling efficiency. At a scant 4.4 pound frame weight with DT Swiss carbon shock, it’s one of the lightest XC full suspension bikes on the market, and certainly the stiffest. The Carbide SL can be hammered through anything an XC rider or racer could throw at it.
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Sombrio announces 2009 team roster.

Last editted Apr 27, 2009 at 8:44
Source: Sombrio

All in common threads, the Sombrio Cartel, Girl and Am teams celebrate the luxury of dirt in style. This year’s team fuses an eclectic mixture of progressive riding styles, personalities and nationalities.
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Transition Bikes UK Webstore

Last editted Apr 24, 2009 at 16:39
Source: Transition Bikes

Transition Bikes is proud to announce a new consumer direct webstore for the United Kingdom. The store offers customers competitive prices, fast shipping and access to the full line of Transition frames, build kits and parts.
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Knolly Team 2009

Last editted Apr 24, 2009 at 16:31
Source: Knolly Bikes

Knolly is proud to announce our 2009 team roster. Joining our returning team members Ryan Berrecloth and Ross Measures are Riley McIntosh and Alan Crisp. Riley is an exceptional trail builder whose creations have been featured in numerous films. Look for Riley in some of the exciting film projects coming out this season. Alan is a positive ambassador for the sport both on and off the bike through his unbridled enthusiasm for all facets of the sport. Originally from Australia Alan now calls the North Shore home and tallied up some solid race results last season. Alan will be representing the Knolly team on the race circuit this season. More info on the Knolly Team can be found at knollybikes.com.
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Dakine signs Gulevich, Shandro and Vanderham to bike clothing program.

Last editted Apr 24, 2009 at 15:18
Source: Dakine

DAKINE, the leader in action sports accessories, is proud to announce that three of its top mountain bikers, Geoff Gulevich, Andrew Shandro, and Thomas Vanderham, have signed-on to ride DAKINE bike clothing in addition to its packs and gloves.
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Whistler Bike Park passes on Sale!

Last editted Apr 24, 2009 at 14:55
Source: Whistler Bike Park

Whistler Blackcomb’s famed Whistler Mountain Bike Park is scheduled to open May 16 with plans for continued expansion in the Garbanzo Zone; completely redesigned Slopestyle, Giant Slalom and Dual Slalom courses; and new lesson and rental packages for all levels of mountain bikers.
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"Barred For Life" World Premiere at Sea Otter 2009

Last editted Apr 15, 2009 at 13:04
Source: Gravity Components

Chainlink Productions is proud to announce the world premiere of their latest title, "Barred For Life", a full-length mountain bike movie featuring the Rockstar Energy Drink team with special guests. The movie will be premiered on Saturday, April 18th at the Monterey Conference Center in the Steinbeck Forum. The doors will open at 7pm, with the world premiere kicking off at 8pm.
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2009 World Cup Round One - DH Finals!

Last editted Apr 12, 2009 at 10:58
Source: Just Reid Racing and MTB Cut Productions

It is the evening of the 1st round of the World Cup series here in South Africa and the dust is finally setting on the 4km track in Greg’s hometown of Pietermaritzburg.

This was an odd track for the 1st round but it was to provide some really exciting moments with various results for the competitors. Everyone was unveiling their new kit and bikes so there was a lot of hustle and bustle around the pit lane for the 1st few days. With some brand new teams emerging and a lot of riders moving teams, it was going to be difficult to predict how the top 5 elite men would pan out on Sunday afternoon.

Pics and video inside!
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The Tipping Point World Premiere A Huge Success

Last editted Apr 10, 2009 at 18:57
Source: 23 Degrees

The new movie by Clay Porter, "The Tipping Point" had the first of 2 world premieres last night, here in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, with the second world premiere set for next Friday, April 17, in Monterey, California.
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Melt Freeze Cup returns April 11th, 2009

Last editted Apr 7, 2009 at 13:09
Source: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

The end to another winter season is near and to finish it off in style the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Bike Park and the Alberta Downhill Racing Association are hosting the fifth annual Melt Freeze Cup, a Downhill Mountain Bike Snow Race, on April 11th 2009. The race is just one of the many great events happening over the Sun Splash Funk Fest weekend.
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XMS Devinci World Cup Team

Last editted Apr 7, 2009 at 10:49
Source: Devinci Bikes

Devinci and their Spanish Distributor XMS Racing Import are proud to announce their new World Cup Downhill team. Devinci and XMS have come together to form a solid team with some of the best European riders. The team will be covering the World Cup circuit, the Maxxis Cup and many other international races. The team launch took place in La Fenasosa Bike Park (Spain) one of the hot spots in Europe renowned for their downhill and free ride trails. The team took the opportunity to extensively test their new bikes and essential components like their custom made BOS rear shocks and trying out different settings and fine tuning all elements for the imminent season start.
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Martin Söderström wins Vienna Air King 2009

Last editted Apr 6, 2009 at 11:43
Source: Rasoulution

The best dirt jumpers from all over Europe, the United States and Australia celebrated the beginning of the contest season during the Vienna Air King on April 4th and 5th. The 19 year old Swedish young gun Martin Söderström showed the most stunning tricks and became first. Paul Basagoitia from Minden, USA, secured himself the PANASONIC-Best-Trick-Competition with an excellent 360 tailwhip on the step down at Vienna Air King’s starting tower.
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Chris Van Dine Double podium!

Last editted Apr 3, 2009 at 16:52
Source: Gravity Components

Van Dine wins Continental DH title in Chile, Follows with Megavalanche Win in Peru!

Chris Van Dine must feel like a conquistador bringing home so much gold from South America. Van Dine racked up back to back wins over the past two weeks, first at the Continental (Pan-American) Championships in Chile and then at the Megavalanche in Peru.
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New World Disorder 10: Back to Utah

Last editted Apr 3, 2009 at 12:43
Words and photos by John Gibson www.gibsonpictures.com

It's hard to believe that filming for New World Disorder 10 is already underway. Freeride's Brad McGregor teamed up with Darren Berrecloth for the first shoot of the season in Utah and the Claw did not disappoint. He is charging! Cam Zink is recovering from knee surgery but drove over from Reno to build some lines for filming later on this season. He even busted out his bike for a few test rides and his knee held up good. Here's a look at what the boys got up to in the desert.
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Evan Schwartz joins the Devinci ranks!

Last editted Apr 2, 2009 at 14:50
Source: Devinci Bikes

It is with great pride that Devinci is getting on board with the young and already famous Kootenay local Evan Schwartz for 2009. Being Joe Schwartz’s little brother, he has been hanging around and riding with the sport’s top athletes for a long time. His riding has taken him all around the world on epic journeys, having the chance to discover and perfect his skills on various types of terrain.
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