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The Dec/Jan ’09 Australian Mountain Bike is out now. Jam packed? Hell yes! Look out for Ben Cory shredding the Canberra trails to pieces on the cover. It’s another monster 132 page issue, plus you get a free Dirt Works 2009 catalogue as well as the chance to win an $8500 Ibis!
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 | Brisbane - Gap Creek Trails CLOSED
(19 comments) (link) Tuesday, 18-November-2008 8:49 PM - by Ryan |  |
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So apparently it got a bit windy in Brisbane the other night? Anyway, Oppy has some news on the Gap Creek trails in the wake of the epic storm;
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Hi Everyone,
I have been asked to tell riders that it is not currently considered safe to be out riding at Gap Creek at the moment. You would think it is obvious but apparently there were lots of riders out yesterday. There have been lots of trees damaged and fallen. There will also be weakened trees and hanging branches which pose a significant hazard.
Please consider the area closed until further notice.
I was rostered off yesterday so I have not been out to check the trails yet. I will most likely be helping out with other more important repair work or tree clearing work for the general public. When I can I'll get out and check on the trails.
Please pass this on to other riders to get the word out.
Yours Sincerely,
Christopher Maierhofer B.Eng (Env)
Trail Care Coordinator
Local Asset Services - West
Brisbane City Council
West Regional Business Centre
46 Coonan Street
Indooroopilly Qld 4066
Ph. (07) 3407 0099
Fax (07) 3407 0029
Mob. 0439 732 385
Email. christopher.maierhofer@brisbane.qld.gov.au |
| VIC DH Series #2 - Barjarg Results
(5 comments) (link) Tuesday, 18-November-2008 10:53 AM - by Scott | |
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Four weeks after Long Gully was blown into a dusty, fiery pit of doom, the traveling circus that is the Victorian State Series rocked up at the little town of Barjarg. And by little town, I mean Barjarg is a general store on the side of a highway for no apparent reason, but I digress. Read more.
Elite Men:
1. KINNUNEN, MIKAEL 02:54.0
2. SWANN, ALEX MENS +1.69
3. DINHAM, LAURIE +3.24
4. HOCKEN, SAM +3.99
5. HAMILTON, JEREMY +6.29
Full results here. |
| National DH #2 - Illinbah Promo Video
(27 comments) (link) Sunday, 16-November-2008 5:24 PM - by Scott | |
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For those of you that are either going or thinking of going to the second round of the Australian National series, here's something to wet your appetite.
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| 2008 Cyclist of the Year Finalists
(15 comments) (link) Saturday, 15-November-2008 12:08 AM - by Scott | |
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It's that time of year again, with things winding down Cycling Australia are working out who performanced best in each disipline.
Elite Men Mountain Bike (in no particular order)
-Jared Graves
-Sam Hill
-Nathan Rennie
Junior Men Mountain Bike
-Shaun O’Connor
-Rhys Willemse
-Sam Willoughby
For a full list of the finalists list go here. The awards night will be held in Melbourne on the 23rd of this month. |
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Former World 24 Hour MTB champion Craig Gordon (4:15:49), in his first Highland Fling, pipped two time Fling winner Shaun Lewis (4:17:44) to take out the Australian MTB Marathon Championship for 2008 with Matt Fleming (4:20:07) in 3rd.
West Australian Stephanie Russell (5:27:49) was a worthy winner of the Elite Women category and thus takes the coveted Tartan Jersey as the Australian MTB Marathon Champion ahead of Katrin Van Der Spiegel (5:30:50) and Trudy Nicholas (5:37:29). Dennis Van Mill has made the 100Mile Fling his own with a third consecutive win in 7:08:39 ahead of fellow Port Macquarie rider Jason English (7:34:30) with Pat Howard (8:02:18) in 3rd.
Provisional results and photos can be found here. |
| National DH #3 - You Yangs Promo Video
(20 comments) (link) Wednesday, 12-November-2008 3:31 PM - by Scott | |
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| VIC DH Series #2 - Barjarg 15th/16th Nov
(2 comments) (link) Wednesday, 12-November-2008 11:29 AM - by Scott | |
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Here is your chance to race one of the most popular tracks in the country and collect valuable points to put towards your State series overall standing. Barjarg always provides spectacular racing and this year will not disappoint.
The track has had a few new upgrades recently to make a great track even more impressive. This is the sort of track that will challenge riders of all skill levels with an amazing amount of line choices whilst still being accessible to riders of all skill levels.
For more information go here or here. |
| QLD 4X Super Series #3 - Toowoomba Results
(3 comments) (link) Wednesday, 12-November-2008 08:38 AM - by Scott | |
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The final race of the QLD 4X Super Series, organized by Flash Point Promotions, took place over the weekend in Toowoomba. The Series points were also tallied up and the overall winners were announced. All eyes were on the Elite Men racing as we saw Olympian and World Cup Winner, Jared Graves turn up to race on his home track (that he has never ridden on before).
Results Elite Men:
1. Jared Graves (Yeti Cycles, Fox Racing Shox, Oakley, TCD)
2. Richard Levinson (Ashgrove Cycles, Giant Bikes, Agent Eight)
3. Dale Percy
4. Randal Huntington (Norco, For The Riders, Sram)
Full results here. Series overall results here. Full press release here. Photos here & here. |
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| 4X Super Series Final Round - Toowoomba
(13 comments) (link) Wednesday, 5-November-2008 6:09 PM - by Scott | |
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The Final round for The Mountain Bike 4X SUPER SERIES takes places on Sunday 9th November at Toowoomba. The track is located within the Toowoomba Show Grounds, Glenvale Rd, Toowoomba.
4X Rego will be open from 10am-12:30pm with Practice from 10am till 12:45pm. Gate practice from 11:45am-12:45pm. Racing will start at 1:15pm. Aaa Shop fitting has kindly donated the Prize Money for Elite Men for all the rounds. There is a $450 Prize Pool for this category for the Toowoomba Round, one of the larger pools available in both 4X & BMX Australia Wide.
For more info go here. |
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GOLD COAST MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB
would like to invite you to the 2008 Australian National Series Round 2
The course is located in the Gold Coast hinterland and is a picturesque location. It is a perfect spot for racing, and has a natural amphitheater where you can watch downhill, cross-country and 4x from the same vantage point. The creeks, rolling hills and the far reaching views make this a fun day for everyone who comes along, and spectators are free. Camping is available in the race village.
To enter online and for all details: www.gcmtb.com.au Go in the draw to win Rock Shox Argyles by entering online.
Hoping to see you all at Illinbah. Bring the family and enjoy a holiday on our golden white beaches on the Gold Coast.
Timetable: PRACTICE FRIDAY IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL AGE GROUPS - 9AM - 4 PM |
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Elite Men
1. Jared Graves - 2:02.44
2. Ben Bell - 2:03.77
3. Mitch Delfs - 2:04.87
4. Ben Cory - 2:05.15
5. Craig Yates - 2:05.64
Elite Women
1. Claire Whiteman - 2:30.36
2. Leigh Douglas - 2:34.80
3. Sarah Booth - 2:35.40
4. Cara Smith - 2:36.86
5. Emma Lewis - 2:43.31
U19 Men
1. Will Gower - 2:04.93
2. Rhys Willemse - 2:07.99
3. Tamryn Murrell - 2:08.60
4. Laurie Dinham - 2:10.55
5. Tom Rowe - 2:10.98
Click here for full results (xls). |
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Elite Men
1. Chris Jongewaard - 2:18:34.1
2. Ben Henderson - 2:21:54.0
3. Aiden Lefmann - 2:22:20.2
4. Nathan Hass (U23) - 2:23:52.6
5. Andrew Blair - 2:24:23.5
Elite Women
1. Jodie Willett - 1:33:42.5
2. Tory Thomas - 1:34:10.1
3. Zoe King - 1:35:35.3
4. Katherine O'Shea - 1:36:02.9
5. Gracie Elvin (U23) - 1:37:20.4
Click here for full results and race report. |
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