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Peninsula Indoor 4X Round 1 - Results

Published Nov 17, 2009 at 10:41
Source: Jason Gibbs

Sternberg edges Mazuti in pro final!

Lars Sternberg showed the way in round 1, not without a fight from BMX-Pro Daniel Mazuti. With round one in the books, it looks like the 2009/2010 Indoor 4x series at Peninsula Indoor in Port Orchard, WA is going to be a barn burner of a series. With entries from WA, OR and Canada, the vibe was amazing as the day got rolling with a Transition Bikes demo. Mike Metzger & factory race team manager Lars Sternberg helped people test out their line of hard tail and short travel bikes. Full story inside,
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Washington State Indoor 4X Racer Callout!

Published Nov 6, 2009 at 11:03
2009/2010 Peninsula Indoor 4x season ready to kick off Nov 14!

We’re only one week away from the opening round of the 1st indoor 4x winter series in Washington State and from the buzz it looks to be a good turnout. Before each race, there will be a different bike company doing bike demos for riders to try out their favorite hard tail or short travel bikes. At the first race on November 14th, Transition Bikes will be in the house from 10:30 to 2:30 doing a bike demo with their Bank, Double, & TOP bikes, barbecuing hot dogs and cranking the music. Transition’s Dirt Jumping/Freeride mad man Mike Metzger will be there along with Lars Stenberg to answer any questions about the bikes. If this demo is anything like their recent demo at the Colonnade bike park in Seattle you won’t want to miss it.

Race details inside,
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WTB FR Laserdisc Wheelset Review

Published Oct 24, 2009 at 0:25
Surviving A DH Race Season

Falling in love is hard to do. Falling in love with your wheelset is something I ponder as I load my race bike onto the chairlift. I've been fortunate to have my wheels carefully looked over by my trusty mechanic and each time he comments to me how they are holding up. Last year I heard nothing but "Be careful on this 'particular' set, they are abused and egg-shaped" and I replied "Why are they so beat up already? I've only done 4 races?" This year I wanted a reliable, light, durable, laterally strong rim with a width that would get the most out of a tires tread casing. I wanted strong hubs and even stronger spokes and nipples.

I got everything and more outta the WTB FR Laserdisc Wheelset...
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2009 Fluidride Cup Final Mega-Post

Published Sep 29, 2009 at 16:15
Another top notch Pacific Northwest gravity season has come to a close, the bragging rights have been doled out. Allride Academy/Santa Cruz wonder boy Mikey Sylvestri and Red Bull/Intense Jill Kinter take the Pro race wins and Yeti's Evan Powell snags Jr Expert. It was not your typical Sunday race day. Yes, we had blue skies, but one element that I never thought would play a factor was the extremely 'high winds'. Mt Hood Ski Bowl isn't really known for its wind, I conjure up thoughts of heavy rains or wet heavy snow. This closing weekend of the 2009 Fluidride Cup was one for the memory books.

Photos By Carl Warren, Greg Tubbs, Doug Sowdon and Video by Andy Tran.
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Momentum Bikes Super D Scotty Graham Memorial September 12th & 13th Racer Callout

Published Sep 3, 2009 at 1:01
The first annual Mt Hood Super D is officially going down on Sept 12th and 13th. Hosted by Timberline Lodge, Momentum Bikes, Monster Energy, Fluidride and Hurricane Racing. This truly amazing race will start at the historic Timberline Lodge and descend down the sandy, rocky and slightly rutted 'Glade Trail' and then traversing above Government Camp's 'Cross Town Trail' to the very exhilarating 'Pioneer Bridal Trail' ending at the 'locals only' tunnel. Estimated length is over 8 miles and times should be around 14-18 minutes of bike riding bliss. Bring your fitness and big lungs.

More details inside,
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Fluidride Cup #5

Published Aug 27, 2009 at 10:56
"Return To The Hill" DH Story and Results

It was dry, fast and really dusty. Intense/Crankbrothers' Pro Bryn Atkinson and Speedy Beaver's Dawn Fidler take the pro classes as Fluidride's/Evil Luciano Worl takes the Junior Expert titles home. Several racers traveled the distance to race the now famous 'Dry Hill' trails located in beautiful Port Angeles WA and nobody left with a grumpy face. Well, maybe Kona's photographer who sustained a wicked torn up knee injury walking down the course was the only one...

Photo's by Carl Warren, Doug Sowdon and Video by Syndrome Racing's Andy Tran!

WARNING- THERE ARE IMAGES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION IN THIS ARTICLE, PLEASE BE WARNED IF YOUR NOT COOL WITH BOO BOO's, OWIES, OR MESSED UP KNEE CAPS THEN YOU MIGHT WANT TO BE CAREFUL SCROLLING THROUGH THIS POST! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!
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Cycle Dog Leashes and Collars.

Published Jul 15, 2009 at 14:43
Dog Leashes and Collars made from recycled inner tubes!

Cycle Dog is a new Portland, Oregon based company that designs and manufactures dog leashes, collars and accessories. What makes Cycle Dog unique is that their products are made from recycled bike inner tubes. Cycle Dog has relationships with bike retailers, which collect the old tubes for reuse. Cycle Dog also accepts old tubes from individuals and bike teams. These tubes might otherwise go into landfills, but can now be re-purposed into high quality dog leashes, collars, and accessories. Products are handmade in Portland, Oregon, which many refer to as the top bike city in the US.
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Fluidride Cup #4 Results/Fat Tire Farms Oregon State Championships

Published Jul 14, 2009 at 21:14
Held on a wet day in the middle of a Pacific Northwest summer, the fourth Fluidride Cup Series had a small attendance but still provided world class racing for those that did attend...with Fat Tire Farm contributing cash for the Men's purse and Fluidride covered the Women's purse it ended up being a 'Helen Keller Memorial' as several racers complained of bad vision. It was a knock down, drag out gun fight of a race.

Check out the results, photo's by Carl Warren and Aaron Gotthardt with a great video by Andy Tran after the jump!
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Dual Stunt July 11th, Sandy Oregon

Published Jul 1, 2009 at 16:59
Momentum Bike And Board Presents: Dual Stunt July 11th

During the Sandy Mountain Days Festival located in Sandy, Oregon local retailer Momentum Bike and Board presents a side by side, dual stunt course to challenge all riders who attend. $20 (USD) entry and there's going to be a product raffle for all entrants. Come race an exciting, spectator friendly course and have a fun day of racing in a head to head format.
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Fluidride #3 - Results

Published Jun 28, 2009 at 22:20
San Diego's JD Swanguen and Colo-RAD-ian Lisa Myklak smoke the Mt Hood Ski Bowl DH Track that dropped you 1600' vertical in 4 to 5 mins depending on nerves, brakes, line choice, tire pressure and your sole determination.

A huge field of racers from all over the west coast attended the Fluidride Cup #3 race...Enjoy the video!
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Racer Callout For Fluidride DH #3!

Published Jun 10, 2009 at 19:18
Calling all Fluidride Racers, heed no more rumors as the official word has come into Pinkbike Intelligence- The next race is on from the top of the mountain. Petr Kakes of Hurricane Racing has assured everyone that the track from the top will be clear and open for the June 26th, 27th and 28th DH event.

Registration is open and you're welcome to sign up!
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BRMBA Hosts The Black Rock Flow Cup DH Event

Published Jun 10, 2009 at 17:32
On the weekend of May 30th and 31st of 2009, The Black Rock Mountain Bike Association and Santiam Bikes put out a few flyers to 'test' the waters by hosting a DH on 'Sicter Gnar' a trail that descends from the top of Black Rock Mountain. With over 40+ berms, jumps and pumps, moto bumps, road gaps and some balls to the wall speed sections that ends with a bang, made this the summer's best DH race so far!

Scope the pictures and videos after the jump!
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The Trailblazer AN1

Published Jun 10, 2009 at 11:05
The Cool New Trail Building Tool

Here in the Pacific Northwest we have all kinds of issues to overcome when it comes to building our legendary singletrack. Any builder that has the hours of swinging axe, a pulaski or macleod knows they can reap the excitement when they gander at the Trail-Tools Trailblazer AN1. This multi use forestry tool is making allot of jobs easier out on a trail build.

Come see why...
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Hood River Super D Returns June 27th!

Published May 14, 2009 at 21:33
Stretch out your legs, tune up your bike and drink lots of fluids because ladies and gentleman - the Hood River SUPER D returns to give everyone who enters a SUPER GOOD TIME! With the word out about last years event it's no wonder MTB'ers from all over the west coast are super hyped to bring some friends for one really great bike event.
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Specialized/SRAM Atheletes Take First PRO GRT/FR Cup #2

Published May 4, 2009 at 19:53
Curt Keene (Specialized/SRAM) and Katie Holden (Specialized/SRAM) continue to dominate the Port Angeles WA Dry Hill track taking the first North American Pro Gravity Tour stop wins in Pro Mens and Womens classes. Weather decided to play her 'rain card' on Saturday night making the track very exciting for all racers Sunday morning, but the sun dried it out and the racing was intense!

Photo's provided by Carl Warren Photography (unless noted). Video by Andy Tran of Syndrome Racing.
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