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HANDMADE SHOW
ATTRACTING BIG AND SMALL
info from the Bicycle
Retailer
PORTLAND, ORE —What do Shimano,
SRAM, Chris King, Zipp and Rolf Prima have in common? They
 will all have
booths at this year's North American Handmade Bike Show.
Yes, the show is meant for those smaller frame builders to show of their
wares, but the presence these larger manufacturers are bringing to this
growing show is giving Handmade a brighterspotlight than ever before.
"We already have exhibitors from all over the country, and if past years are
a guide, we'll have a lot of attendees from across America, too," said Don
Walker, the show's director.
The cycling press has hopped on board as well, with Dirt Rag, Momentum
Magazine, Mountain Flyer, Road Bike Action and VeloNews taking show booths
to recruit new subscribers.
The 2008 show will be held in the Oregon Convention Center, Portland,
February 8-10.
(file under Oregon Bike
Culture)
OLD SCHOOL
BMX
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EMERALD VALLEY BMX INDOOR
 January
12th Saturday. Registration 3 to 4 a.s.a.p. Fee $10.00
(File under Oregon BMX)
SYNCLINE TRAIL
MEETING
CANCELLED
The
meeting on January 30th, 2008 with the U.S.F.S. in Bingen
Washington has been cancelled. I will post the new
dates when they become available.
(file under Oregon
Mountain Biking)
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STARS AND BARS
This
teaser has been out for awhile. I just have nothing to
post.
(file under Oregon
Mountain Biking)
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THE BMX
SEASON IS ON
EMERALD VALLEY
BMX INDOOR
January 5th Saturday. Registration 3 to 4
and January 6th Sunday. Registration 10 to 11 Racing a.s.a.p. Fee $10.00
www.evbmx.com
ABA SILVER
DOLLAR BMX NATIONAL RENO, NEVADA
January 11th thru 13th, 2008
www.ababmx.com
ABA GREAT NORTHWEST BMX
NATIONAL REDMOND, OREGON
April 4th thru 6th, 2008
www.ababmx.com
(File under Oregon BMX)
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EARTHED: THE LAW OF
FIVES DVD AVAILABLE NOW
In
 the chaos of a new generation,
one rider named Sam Hill has made a statement by winning the World
Championships and the World Cup overall in the same season, but more than
just race results his influence on the sport will run deep for many years.
With every top rider pushing harder and faster than ever before, The Law of
Fives captures each aspect of this incredible race season, but when the
clock has stopped running the hungry young guns keep pushing the limits just
for the camera, and in a last effort to understand Sam Hill's incredible
skill he is put to the test on the 1:04 Dirt Magazine private test track.
"The Law of Fives states simply
that: ALL THINGS HAPPEN IN FIVES, OR ARE DIVISIBLE BY OR ARE MULTIPLES OF
FIVE, OR ARE SOMEHOW DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY APPROPRIATE TO 5. The Law of
Fives is never wrong".
**** First off let us just say
that Sam Hill slays everyone. The footage from The Champery World Cup
in Switzerland is crazy. The course is a mess of mud and he rides it like it
is dry. The Vigo Spain Fourcross Course finally makes fourcross
something other then BMX on twenty six inch wheels. The Decoy
BMX Jam seems out of place on this DVD. Oh well I absolutely love all
forms of cycling so I can deal with the Jam messing with the flow of the DVD
since the riding is top notch. Watching the sections with Gee
Atherton this guy is could be the best if he can knock off Hill. The
World Champs in Fort William Scotland show just how good Fabien Barel is
when he focuses (he was injured just getting back from a triple fracture in
his right foot) for a race. I wish there was more coverage of this
particular race.
Once again Alex Rankin delivers a
great race video. Go buy it you won't be disappointed.
You can get the DVD at the
Fat Tire Farm.
(file under Oregon
Mountain Biking)
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VIRTOUS
This preview on RIP.tv
pretty much captures why I like to ride.
(file under Oregon
Mountain Biking)
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2008 N.O.R.B.A.
NATIONAL SCHEDULE REVISED
I have the complete
N.O.R.B.A. national schedule posted on the
race
schedule page.
(file under Oregon
Mountain Biking)
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GODFATHER OF OREGON BMX DIES
info from the Bicycle
Retailer
The BMX world lost one of its
finest promoters this week when Scott Snook succumb to a long illness.
Many knew him as a track operator of Emerald Valley BMX in Eugene, OR; some
as a national announcer; or maybe as a promoter of Oregon's Governor Cup.
And many knew h im
as owner of national-race-vendor R&C, as well as the graffiti-inspired
Bomber number plates.
"Scott's long history with BMX racing in his state virtually made him the
'Godfather of Oregon BMX,'" said Gork Barrette, marketing director at
Redline Bicycles. "As an ABA National announcer throughout the mid 80s to
late 90s, many of his famous 'snookisms' are still used today.
"The BMX world will truly miss him. Northwest BMX racing would not be what
it is today without his decades of dedication to the sport," Barrette added.
EMERALD VALLEY BMX
INDOOR
December 15th Saturday. Registration 3:00 to
4:00 Racing a.s.a.p. Fee $10.00
(File under Oregon BMX)
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BROKEN
Every time we take to the
open road, we entrust our lives to a safety net of legal protection and
basic human decency. That system has failed.
By
David Darlington
for
the story from Bicycling Magazine
click here
I was reading the article above the today and thought I would pass it
on. As I was reading this article I got upset then pissed off. What it all
really comes down too is respecting all road users. If someone is negligent
you should be prosecuted as such.
I thank God everyday that what happened to me was minor. The people in
this article where not as lucky. My recovery is four to six months average
with nagging little things for years. These people are either dead, or have
a life time sentence of major pain and disability.
(file under Oregon Bike Culture)
TRAIL ACTION ALERT
!!!
MORE INFO ON SYNCLINE
/ COYOTE WALL FROM I.M.B.A.
Help Improve Riding at Syncline
The
Forest Service needs your input as it updates its management for the popular
Syncline
riding area. Syncline is home to cherished trails like Little Moab and
Hidden Canyon, but some routes are unsustainable and cross private property,
prompting the need to create a formal network. IMBA urges all mountain
bikers to attend public meetings on Wednesday, December 12 and in January
(date to be determined).
Local clubs like the Columbia
Area Mountain Bike Association
(CAMBA) need your support to make sure mountain
biking interests are represented at the meetings. Syncline draws riders from
all over the Northwest and your advice is critical as the agency develops a
sustainable non-motorized trail system.
 The
meetings will be held at the Pioneer Center in White Salmon, Washington at
6pm.
For more information, contact CAMBA representative
Ann McDonald
or the Forest Service’s
Stan Hinatsu.
If this
event is too far away for you to attend, we understand. We sent you this
email to not just invite you but also let you know about the important
work local mountain bike advocates are doing in your area.
Talking Points
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1. Be sure to
identify your favorite trails and why you love them.
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2. Remind the
Forest Service of your volunteer efforts at the Syncline and your
continued commitment to protecting the trails.
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3. Help
identify trails or trail sections that should be closed and replaced
with sustainable routes.
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4. Voice your
vision for the greater Syncline area and what niche the affected trail
system can fill.
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WORST DAY OF THE YEAR
RIDE 2008
information from the ORbike
newsletter.
The Worst
Day of the Year Ride is an easy 18-mile odyssey around downtown Portland
that has quickly become a quirky annual tradition. You'll be kept warm
and comfy at every turn with tons of belly-nourishing treats including
hot cocoa, doughnuts, fruit, DragonFly chai tea, Nossa Familia coffee,
bagels, hot cider and much more. The finish line meal is a delicious
feast of local, sustainable and organic soups, fresh bread and the
camaraderie of all the riders who braved the day with you.
Want more of a challenge? The optional 40-mile loop traverses the west
hills out to Hillsboro REI for an extra-special rest stop that will warm
and fuel you for the ride back to Portland. The ride is capped at 2,000
riders and it will sell out, so sign up early.
(
Register
) (
More info
)
SEA OTTER CLASSIC
Monterey, CA April 17-20, 2008
Racing will feature mountain,
road, BMX and gravity, spanning all categories from teenage juniors to
masters 60 and over, beginner to elite and everyone in between.
www.seaotterclassic.com
(file under Oregon
Bicycle Culture)
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TRAIL ACTION ALERT !!! FATE OF MOUNTAIN
BIKING AT COYOTE WALL / SYNCLINE TO BE DECIDED DECEMBER 12th, 2007
We need everyone at 6 pm! Call all your riding buddies
and tell them about this meeting! The fate of mountain biking at the
Syncline, east of Bingen, WA, in the scenic Columbia River Gorge is in your
hands/tires. MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN WHITE SALMON,
WASHINGTON at the PIONEER CENTER (behind the Post Office).
THE COLUMBIA AREA MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVOCATES NEEDS YOUR
HELP!!
 CAMBA
is an affiliate club member of IMBA, the International
Mountain Bicycling Association.
To download a flyer to hang or hand out about this
meeting right
click here
and save as.
(file under Oregon
Mountain Biking)
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THE SKI RESORTS ARE OPEN
I can't wait to get up on
the mountain. Today the base is 20-30 inches at Timberline, 14-20 inches at
Meadows, and 12-36 inches at Bachelor. The second test of my leg after
the accident will be coming soon. Time to prove the skeptics wrong.
Again. Time to shred.
EMERALD VALLEY BMX
INDOOR
December 1st Saturday & 2nd Sunday.
More info on the 11/19/2007 post. This will be my first race
back. I am total stoked but apprehensive at the same time.
(File under Oregon BMX)
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CASCADE LOCKS OREGON
CONSIDERS MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS
The Port and City of Cascade Locks
have teamed to look at the feasibility of building mountain bike trails near
the town.
They contracted with trail
solutions coordinator Chris Bernhardt, of the
International Mountain Biking
Association, for the study.
“It’s very exciting to be involved
in a project like this; that the port and city are forward-thinking enough
to diversify their tourism base,” Bernhardt said.
Cascade Locks is bordered on one
side by the Columbia River and surrounded on the other sides by....... for
the rest of the story from the Hood River News
click here.
(file under Oregon
Mountain Biking)
SNOWBOARD AND SKI SEASON IS HERE
Like always since most
of my bike friends ski or snowboard this time of year, I add the ski report
to tribe503. Time to cross train for next MTB and BMX season.
KATU Channel 2 report
on the Oregon ski resort openings and snow fall
click here.
(file under Oregon
Bicycle Culture)
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EMERALD VALLEY BMX
INDOOR
RACE DATES: NOV25th DEC. 1st 2nd, 8th 9th, 15th JAN. 5th 6th, 19th 20th, 26th 27th
Saturdays,
2007, Registration 3-4 p.m. $10 entry fee
Sundays, 2007, Registration 10-11 a.m. $10 entry fee
Location: Livestock Pavilion at the Lane County Fairgrounds Eugene, OR
Check out pictures of
Emerald Valley BMX indoor at
Team Hacksaw.com.
(File under Oregon BMX)
RACE SCHEDULES
2008
The
race schedule page is
updated for all 2008 dates except Willamette Pass MTB races. Some
dates are subject to change.
(file under Oregon
Bicycle Culture)
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2008 SKIBOWL MOUNTAIN
BIKE RACE SCHEDULE
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RACE
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DOWNHILL |
DOWNHILL
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SATURDAY MAY 3 ,
2008 |
SHILOH CYCLERY SPRING FLING DH NO. 1
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY
JUNE 21/22 ,
2008 |
SHILOH CYCLERY Challenge DH NO 2
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY
JULY
12/13,
2008 |
STATE GAMES
OF OREGON DH NO. 3
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY
SEPT
13/14 ,
2008 |
SCOTTY GRAHAM
MEMORIAL DH N0. 4
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SEPT 27/28 , 2008 |
SHILOH’S SHOWDOWN SERIES FINALS
DH NO. 5 |
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CROSS COUNTRY |
CROSS
COUNTRY
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY APRIL
26/27,
2008 |
BEAR SPRINGS TRAP ST / XC
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SUNDAY JULY 20th,
2008 |
STATE GAMES
OF OREGON XC
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******ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
******DATES WITH SATURDAY/SUNDAY ARE SATURDAY PRACTICE DAY & SUNDAY RACE DAY
2008
KOKANEE CRANKWORX FESTIVAL
August 9th thru August 17th -
Whistler Canada
(file under Oregon
Mountain Biking)
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