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Cleveland Rocks mountain biking

Published Dec 27, 2004 at 6:29
Take 35 riders, add in eight hours on a bus and one of North America’s best man-made riding spots this side of Whistler and you’ve got one great way to spend the Saturday before Christmas.
The first ever Cleveland Rocks mountain biking road trip went off without a hitch Saturday, Dec. 18 as nearly three dozen riders were introduced to the recently opened [L=http://www.raysmtb.com]Ray’s Indoor Mountain Bike Park[/L] in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Get Sponsored For 2005

Published Dec 20, 2004 at 3:19
So Why is Sponsorship So Important?
To make it to the next level, it takes 100% dedication, hours of training each week, and great equipment. Dedication and training are free providing you have the time, but great equipment can come with a hefty price tag. What many riders don’t realize is that regardless of whether you are a sport rider or a top pro, there is support available from most of the biggest companies in the industry to help put more money in your wallet keeping you on the road to the biggest events.
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Sinister is Back

Published Dec 16, 2004 at 3:53
December 15, 2004 -- WALPOLE , NH - Frank (the welder) Wadelton, President of Sinister bikes Inc. of New Hampshire has acquired the assets of Sinister Bikes, LLC today as part of a strategic restructuring for the 2005 season.
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Bored with Your Indoor Trainer Yet?

Published Dec 13, 2004 at 15:04
If you’re like most mountain bikers, you’ve hung up your bike for the season and broke out your indoor trainer. That’s nderstandable; the trails are snow covered, daylight is reduced to an eight-hour workday, and the temperatures are dropping faster than the resale value of your used bike. You’ve been training indoors regularly but, if you’re honest with yourself, you’re beginning to get bored with sitting in the basement with only your lungs and legs getting a workout. You miss the excitement of climbing hills, screaming down steep descents, carving hairpin turns, and negotiating the technical sections of the trails while getting a whole body workout. Why give that up when you don’t have to? All of the old reasons for not mountain biking year round have been shattered by technological advances in tires, clothing, and lighting systems.
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West Virginia, B.C. Top 2004 IMBA Report Card

Published Dec 13, 2004 at 3:55
West Virginia received the highest grade in the 2004 edition of IMBA's annual survey of mountain biking. The Mountain State has everything a mountain biker could want: endless miles of backcountry singletrack, stunning Appalachian Mountain scenery and a community of avid riders. The West Virginia Mountain Biking Association has emerged as one of the top mountain bike advocacy groups in the nation, balancing trailwork, advocacy, riding and racing to appeal to a broad spectrum of cyclists. But what really sets West Virginia apart is the support of government agencies like the state tourism department and governor's office.
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2004 SISU BC CUP DVD

Published Dec 9, 2004 at 14:42
Finally the 2004 SISU BC CUP DVD is upon us. We got some excellent footage from ALL 5 BC CUP events. We have included hundreds of riders on this DVD showing us their superb bike handling skills and some needing an ambulance. This DVD includes DH, 4X, and XC with over 70 minutes of footage total! Even the crash video is 10 minutes long. Check it out! DVD-R format, NTSC. David MacVicar, Amorphic Productions

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Download the video teaser
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Deschamps Family Donation Drive

Published Dec 8, 2004 at 3:12
On Tuesday November 30, Diane Marie Deschamps was killed while riding her bike home from work. Diane was a single-mother to 3 children. She was a nurse who cared for others. She was a cyclist and active athlete. She was a Calgarian. We now have 3 young people left with very uncertain futures. I do not know the Deschamps, but as a parent, a cyclist and a Calgarian, I am compelled to do what ever I can to help out this family in need.
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Interviewed - Darcy Wittenburg

Published Dec 7, 2004 at 3:01
One of the best things about journalism is the license it gives those who practice it. Journalists, mountain bike or otherwise, rely on contacts. Basically we are free to call up whoever we want in the name of “journalism.” In fact, usually the more people we contact the better our story will be.

In this case I used my license to get in touch with Darcy Wittenburg, one of the creative minds behind the Collective. I wanted to get in touch with Darcy in September after a trip to Whistler, but he was on his honeymoon and traveling in Europe. After emailing back and forth for over a month I finally got to talk with him in November. I offer it to you, Mountain Bike Nation.
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Broken hand after crash

Published Dec 5, 2004 at 18:33
If you love riding bikes and pushing some of your limits, it’s only a matter of time before your body ends up needing professional help. Whether it’s the last run of the day syndrome or the little lack of attention on the trail or stunt that you have ridden a 100 times, many of the riders young and old end up waiting in a hospital line. Injuries are a part of any sport but biking has more than it’s share. Here is a little story of my last hospital visit and some tips how to prevent such an accident and if you are unfortunate, how to get back riding faster.
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NWD 5 - In Stock

Published Dec 4, 2004 at 9:15
Finally the New World Disorder 5 DVDs have arrived and are shipping daily.
The epic freeride mountain bike saga continues with NWD V – Disorderly Conduct. The BIG DAWGS at Freeride Entertainment are back with the all-killer-no-filler follow up to the award winning Ride the Lightning.

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Ticket2RideBC from the UK

Published Dec 1, 2004 at 7:40
It’s cold and wet outside, the bike is in the garage, and you’re eating too much junk food: you’re in mountain biker hibernation. Without being able to go out and ride, you make yourself content with Downhill Domination on the PS2, reading bike mags and watching the Collective DVD.
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Two New Movies Premiere

Published Nov 23, 2004 at 6:35
Hey Folks - Just to let you know we're doing the Premiere for NO MORE HEROES next Thursday the 25th of November at The Pemberton Station Pub in North Vancouver. Also, we will also be playing the first Vancouver showing of MTB Films brand new flick, HALFWAY TO NOWHERE. Needless to say, the place will be packed so I do recommend getting there at little early. The show will probably start around 8:30ish... See you there!

Premiere of No More Heros and Halfway to Nowhere
Thurs. Nov 25th
Pemberton Station
North Vancoouver
7pm
$8.00
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2005 North Shore Odyssey Calendar

Published Nov 16, 2004 at 12:34
Just in the 2005 North Shore Odyssey Calendar. A 13 month calendar showcasing the best riding, riders, and photographers. Ian Hylands,
Sterling Lorence, John Gibson, Derek Frankowaki and others shoot riders such as Darren Berrecloth, Thomas Vanderham, Richie Schley, Ryan Leech and more.

Check it out all the details and some photos
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DropIn Bus Virtual Tour

Published Nov 8, 2004 at 15:44
Do you want to experience what it's like sitting in the Drop In bus with the whole crew around you....minus the smells. Here is the next best thing to being there. Colin Wilson from 360virtualtours.com hooked up with the tour in Port McNeil to produce a 360 virtual picture of the inside of the bus. You can pan around 360 degrees, zoom in and out, and check out all the details of the bus. Click links below to take a tour.

Front Area of Bus

Sleeping area of Bus
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More Red Bull Rampage

Published Nov 2, 2004 at 1:31
Rampage 2004 photos

Virgin, UT – October 31, 2004 – Undaunted by days of downpours, thirty of the best freeride mountain bikers from around the world (including riders from the Czech Republic, Germany, Australia, England, Ireland, France, Canada, and the US) gathered to bid a fond farewell to Red Bull Rampage in Virgin, Utah. The sun came out just in time to dry out the dirt on the qualifying ridge, the same intimidating ridge used for finals at Red Bull Rampage 2001-2003. Unfortunately, the plan of breaking in a brand new ridge for finals had to be scrapped due to soggy soil, but that did not stop the bar from being raised.
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