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MARIBOR WORLD CUP COVERAGE ONLINE
As i'm sure you're aware the Maribor World Cup round is taking place right now. Dan Atherton is fastest in 4x qualifying!
MTBCut.tv are broadcasting the whole event live, get over there now to watch the action LIVE!
Posted by Jim - 9th May 2008 [#130]
SAM HILL WINS VAL DI SOLE TEST EVENT
Last weekend in Italy a test event took place, with the worlds top racers invited down to take part. It is the prequel to the big World Champs event in July.
If this is anything to go by Sam Hill and Peaty are on it this year.. Steve has a point to prove and Sam has his titles to defend.
Posted by Jim - 6th May 2008 [#129]
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ON THE GRAPEVINE
Results are IN for DH:
1st Sam Hill, 2nd Julien Cammelini, 3rd Steve Peat, 4th Fabien Barel, 5th Minnaar, 6th Gee! Rach took 2nd in womens!
Today is a sad day, littermag is closing its doors (or rather, ports) but get over there and check out the awesome content Gordo is famous for..
Mike, organiser of the popular Moelfre uplifts has a new venture. Borderline Events are coming at the typical race in a different way.. check it out!
e.thirteen are well known for their excellent customer support. If you are racing the NPS this year, they will be there to support you!
Qashqai is in Madrid! Those boys dont stay still for long, check out the new course!
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ANDREU TAKES QASHQAI NUMBER 2 IN MADRID
The hyperactive Andreu Lacondeguy has taken first place at the Qashqai Challenge in Madrid! He pulled out a huge superman backflip and a 360 tailwhip to set the bar high!
Check out the article for loads of photos, and the final results!
Posted by Jim - 4th May 2008 [#128]
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VIDEOS FOR YOUR BANK HOLIDAY!
Getting bored of the bank holiday already? Cant go riding because you've got to be donkey around the shops? Dont despair..
Because we've got a selection of videos to get you hyped up.. the shops close at 4 on Monday, its light till 8.. there's no excuse.. Click below for the vids.
Posted by Jim - 2nd May 2008 [#127]
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TROND HANSEN WINS NISSAN QASHQAI MILAN
Dump a few hundred tonnes of dirt in the middle of a city.. could only be one thing. The Qashqai Challenge is back!
Dont forget, the finals are in London outside the Tate Modern on the 24th March.. be there!
Posted by Jim - 29th April 2008 [#126]
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PEARCE CYCLES ROUND TWO, BETTER LATE THAN...
Last weekend was the Pearce Cycles round two at Hopton, this report is a little late but better late than never... eh?
Marc Beaumont took the overall win, with Sam Dale in junior snapping at his heels.
Posted by Jim - 26th April 2008 [#125]
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SAM PILGRIM TAKES VIENNA AIR KING WIN
I'm not usually keen to put a press release up on the front page, but given that a UK rider has just won a big dirt jump contest over in Vienna, why not?
Sam Pilgrim stormed the Vienna Air King with a one footed x-up backflip and a 360 tailwhip.. among others!
Posted by Jim - 24th April 2008 [#124]
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NEW SHIMANO SAINT FOR 2008/2009!
I've been waiting to share this news with you guys for a while now, and finally the day comes when i'm officially allowed to tell you. The Saint groupset has had a huge makeover, with totally new brakes, Shadow technology and pimp colours!
Just check it out, Shimano really is back on it for 2008.
Posted by Jim - 18th April 2008 [#123]
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FREE DELIVERY FILM ONLINE NOW!!
I like free stuff. I also like watching bike films. How about free bike films?! Sounds PERFECT! We reported on Free Delivery a while ago, and now its here, ready to watch and download!
Free Delivery is filmed all across North America documenting the scene, from World Cup races to local street mucking about. All brought to you by Justin at Lucent Productions sponsored by e.13.
p.s. Wondering why the last update was 5th April? Well technology is a wonderful thing.. until it goes wrong. Laptop batteries die trapping all the valuable information inside.. but we're back now and rolling on acid! (battery acid..)
Posted by Jim - 15th April 2008 [#122]
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DEITY COMPONENTS BARS AND STEM LONG TERM TEST
We started testing these bars March last year, and given over a years riding cross country and downhill how did they fare?
Deity are focussed on riders, and providing quality products without too hefty a price tag. They certainly acheived that with this combination. Whats more, they look trick too!
Posted by Jim - 5th April 2008 [#121]
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NMBS SEASON OPENER AT FONTANA, CALIFORNIA
Last weekend out in California was the US National Mountain Bike Series (NMBS)season opener (formerly NORBA) at Fontana. Rennie, Blenkinsop and Kovarik were among the packed Elite field for this season opener.
Once again Kovarik ruled the hill and took 1st, with Rennie pedalling hard behind to take 2nd.
Posted by Jim - 31st March 2008 [#120]
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SHIMANO DEORE XT SHADOW MECH REVIEW
I've had the new Shadow mech on my bike for few months now and despite harsh conditions it's still working well.
Shimano have pulled all their cards out of the bag and come up trumps with this one. Forget Rapid Rise and all that gubbins, Shadow is a worthy innovation.
Posted by Jim - 30th March 2008 [#119]
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2008 INNERLEITHEN WINTER SERIES FINALS
It was a bit chilly and moist in Scotland but that didnt deter the packed entry list from descending once again onto the ever growing mountain biking mecca that is Innerleithen.
Stu was there shooting video for MTBCut.tv and he has a few snaps and moving pictures to share..
Posted by Jim - 27th March 2008 [#118]
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DEITY COMPONENTS TEE'S ARE SWEET
Every now and then something arrives in the post that deserves a mention on the front page, and these tee's from Deity Components are just that.
Eric has really pulled out his finger with these designs, check them out! Look out for some new bits and pieces arriving on the site in the next few days..
Posted by Jim - 27th March 2008 [#117]
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E.THIRTEEN COMPONENTS ACQUIRE HEIM PRODUCT LINE
e.thirteen are always on the look out for ways to improve their product line, and with the new acquisition of Heim and their 3guide it looks to bring out a new, lightweight way for XC and enduro riders to keep their chains running true.
Click above to read the full press release..
Posted by Jim - 20th March 2008 [#116]
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CAERSWS CUP ROUND ONE REPORT ONLINE
As you might've spotted from the preview yesterday it has been quite wet this weekend, here's the report from the weekend.
In short, Ralph Jones took the win and it was the good typical Caersws track we're all used to!
Posted by Jim - 18th March 2008 [#115]
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CAERSWS CUP PHOTOS NOW ONLINE FOR ROUND ONE
Today we headed on across to Caersws in Wales for the first round of the Caersws Cup organised by Naked Racing. We went by car, but with all the flooding it might've been quicker by boat!
Race report online in the next couple of days! For the mean time i'm gonna finish cleaning all the mud off my camera gear after this weekend...
Posted by Jim - 16th March 2008 [#114]
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MTBCUT RACE TEAM BIKES!
MTB-Cut have been around for a little while now but the amount of content available on the site is huge! Stu has always been keen to support local riders and the UK scene, the new race team should do just that!
And lets face it, with a colour scheme like this, even Gracia will need sunglasses on to watch these boys float by!
Posted by Jim - 12th March 2008 [#113]
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CEDRIC GRACIAS 2008 RACE MACHINE!
Cedric is one of the most photographed racers to date, and his bike must stand out. Last year we had the bright neon green paint, this year the paint is still here but with a few adjustments to the frame as well.
Click read more for the full details and just what Commencal have cooked up for Cedric.
Posted by Jim - 11th March 2008 [#112]
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E.THIRTEEN TACO AND ODD TOOTHED CHAINRINGS!
e.thirteen have been on the scene for a little while now, and it seems in preparation for 2008 they are flowing out plenty of new products.
Here's a quick look at a couple, the direct mount bashguard, or Taco. And the odd toothed chainring (no thats not some kind of animal!). Click read more, for more!!
Posted by Jim - 11th March 2008 [#111]
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PACE CYCLES ADDED TO PREMIER DEMO SERIES
British manufacturing and design is on a decline, but there are still some companies out there designing innovative products to satisfy a need in the market.
Pace Cycles is but one example of this, and should you want to try out their innovation, get yourself along to one of the Premier Demo days going on across the country!
Posted by Jim - 11th March 2008 [#110]
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PEARCE CYCLES 2008: BRINGEWOOD REPORT
Finally after no winter series the 2008 racing in the Midlands finally kicks into gear with the first round of the Pearce Cycles series.
Bringewood was the venue, and despite massive tree logging operations there was a track to ride and a field full of riders eager at the bit!
Posted by Jim - 11th March 2008 [#109]
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