Here in Australia Spring is upon us and Summer will shortly follow. For our Northern Hemisphere riding buddies a lot of places are soon going to be covered in a white substance known as snow! Whistler is no exception, are you sick of everyone saying how good Whistler is? Well hate to tell you, it’s true! Continue reading “The seasons they are a changing!”
Mt Joyce Queensland State Champs 9th October 2011
The Queensland State Champs were held on the Mount Joyce track which featured the usual rock gardens, sweeping turns and pedalling! The biggest concern was about the weather.
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Troy Brosnan seeding run Champery 2011
The UCI had some interesting rules at the World Championships this year (and they have had them in the past as well). That to film atA�the ChampionshipsA�(for commercial reasons) you had to pay a substantial fee. It caused quite a commotion, the industryA�wanted their teams to get the exposure and fans wanted to see the action!A�The policyA�didn’t seem constructive for the sport, part of the reason there has already been such strong support for the new DH1 series…
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Eagle Park Race Report 1st & 2nd October 2011
- 2011 South Australian State Champ Troy Brosnan
The 2011 South Australian State Champs were held at Eagle Mountain bike park on the long weekend. This would be a good shake-down event before the 2012 National Champs are held here and interstate riders made the trek over to get some extra practice on the course.
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Freecaster Series
In a strange but not surprising move, it has been confirmed a new downhill race series has been created for 2012. What’s strange about it?A�Here isA�some informationA�about the series, it seems strange as it almost looks like the UCI areA�trying to dust their hands of downhill, they did just remove four cross from the World Cup calendar! Read on…
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Matti Lehikoinen Seriously Injured!
News has come to hand that Matti Lehikoinen has had a serious crash at a downhill race in Norway. Initial reports suggest he has been cleared of brain damage but will require surgery for facial injuries. Matti is genuinely one of the nicest riders on the circuit but since finishing second overall in the 2007 World Cup series, he has been plagued by injuries that have hidden his true talent on a bike. More news as we get it, all the best Matti!