News Archives > May 2008

World Cup #2 - Andorra Day 2  
(1 comments) (link) Saturday, 31-May-2008  07:38 AM - by Scott 



World Cup #2 - Andorra Day 1  
(4 comments) (link) Friday, 30-May-2008  07:29 AM - by Scott 



Clict 3 to Premier at NSW DH #3 - Coffs Harbour  
(5 comments) (link) Thursday, 29-May-2008  10:22 PM - by Squidly Didly 


Check out the Trailer here.



Videos Galore!  
(3 comments) (link) Thursday, 29-May-2008  8:40 PM - by Scott 
Syndicate in Maribor
Pt. 1

Pt. 2


Lisbon Downtown
Team Yeti

Team Kenda Tomac



US Open - Downhill and Dual Slalom  
(12 comments) (link) Monday, 26-May-2008  2:16 PM - by daymz 
The US Open at Diablo Freeride park in New Jersey, USA has just wrapped up. The US Open has the biggest prize money in downhill with $50,000 up for grabs; Sam Hill took home $1000 for qualifying fastest and Steve Smith took $5000 for 1st in the final - and money goes all the way down to 20th!!!. Results thanks to sicklines.com.

1. Steve Smith (CAN) - 2:36.737
2. Sam Hill (AUS) - 2:37.326
3. Bryn Atkinson (AUS) - 2:38.603

4. Matti Lehikoinen (FIN) - 2:41.011
5. Andrew Neethling (RSA) - 2:41.430
9. Amiel Cavalier (AUS) - 2:42.641
13. Jared Rando (AUS) - 2:44.211
17. Joshua Button (AUS) - 2:46.539
20. Will Rischbieth (AUS) - 2:48.966


Dual Slalom appeared at the US Open for the first time and Jared Rando took the win.

1. Jared Rando (AUS)
2. J.D. Swanguen (USA)
3. Kyle Strait (USA)
4. Bryn Atkinson (AUS)



The 2008 Nissan UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Canberra website is now live.  
(22 comments) (link) Friday, 23-May-2008  6:32 PM - by demo man 
Canberra is gearing up to host the 2008 Nissan UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Canberra Presented by Shimano, at Stromlo Forest Park on the 30/31 August and CORC World Events are please to announce the launch of the official event website.


Read more...



AMB Jun/Jul Issue - Out Now  
(19 comments) (link) Friday, 23-May-2008  11:53 AM - by Squidly Didly 



Lisbon Downtown  
(6 comments) (link) Thursday, 22-May-2008  09:30 AM - by Scott 
Another Lisbon Downtown has come and gone, and Peaty has claimed his 7th title in a row, can anyone beat him?




NSW DH #3 - Coffs Harbour Details  
(6 comments) (link) Thursday, 15-May-2008  10:00 PM - by Squidly Didly 


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UCI World Cup BMX Rd 3 - Copenhagen  
(7 comments) (link) Monday, 12-May-2008  07:14 AM - by Scott 
As things are heating up heading into the Olympics, Graves' has pulled out a great result in Copenhagen. A noteable mention must go out to young Sam Willoughby of Adelaide, who at 16 put in a hugely impressive performace making it through to the semi finals. Luke Maddil and Kamakaze had good showings with Luke making the semi, and Kama being eliminated in the quater finals.



Elite Men
1. ROBINSON Donny USA 36.380
2. GRAVES Jared AUS +0.168
3. STROMBERGS Maris +0.295
4. BENNETT Kyle USA +0.552
5. LAKUCS Ivo LAT +0.969

Full results here.



UCI World Cup DH #1 - Maribor Results  
(55 comments) (link) Monday, 12-May-2008  00:59 AM - by Scott 
Sam's done it again in true Sam style. Just when you think the times can't get any faster he smashes the field by 3 seconds on a track that seperates 3rd and 8th by 7 tenths of a second.



Elite Men
1. HILL Samuel - AUS - 2:47.54
2. CAMELLINI Julien - FRA - 2:50.62
3. PEAT Steve - GBR - 2:51.85
4. BAREL Fabien - FRA - 2:52.11
5. MINNAAR Greg - RSA - 2:52.19
6. ATHERTON Gee - GBR - 2:52.34
7. KOVARIK Chris - AUS - 2:52.52
8. LEOV Justin - NZL - 2:52.56
9. FAIRCLOUGH Brendan - GBR - 2:54.23
10. NEETHLING Andrew - RSA - 2:55.49
..
21. RENNIE Nathan - AUS - 2:57.76
25. RANDO Jared - AUS - 2:58.62
49. CAVALIER Amiel - AUS - 3:01.45
69. DELFS Mitchell - AUS - 3:04.65


Full results here.

Elite Women
1. JONNIER Sabrina - FRA - 3:14.31
2. ATHERTON Rachel - GBR - 3:14.49
3. RAGOT Emmeline - FRA - 3:21.80
4. GRIFFITHS Fionn - GBR - 3:23.61
5. PUGIN Floriane - FRA - 3:23.95

Full results here.



UCI World Cup 4X #1 - Maribor Results  
(0 comments) (link) Sunday, 11-May-2008  02:17 AM - by Squidly Didly 
Men:
1. Rafael Alvarez De Lara Luca
2. Guido Tschugg
3. Johannes Fischbach
4. Tomas Slavik



Women:
1. Anneke Beerton
2. Anita Molcik
3. Fionn Griffiths
4. Melissa Buhl



Full results to come



TIA Trailer - A Film by Sam Davies  
(48 comments) (link) Thursday, 8-May-2008  5:36 PM - by Squidly Didly 
Australia is home to many of the world's fastest, most skilled, and most successful DH mountain bike riders. Australia is widely known to have the most well-rounded group of professional riders anywhere, consisting of many different riding styles and personalities. In light of the phenomenal success these riders have had, at the highest level, over the past several years TIA: This Is Australia will take a look into what makes Australians so good at riding bikes down hills.



For more info, check out the official website at www.tiafilm.com



Seasons - A film by The Collective - Australian Tour  
(29 comments) (link) Thursday, 8-May-2008  11:14 AM - by Squidly Didly 



NSW DH #2 - Del Rio Results  
(0 comments) (link) Thursday, 8-May-2008  08:21 AM - by Squidly Didly 
Elite Men:
1. Rick Boyer - 2:04.00
2. Brad Kelly - 2:04.94
3. Shaun O'Conner - 2:06.50

Elite Women:
1. Julia Boer - 2:33.33
2. Caroline Buchanan - 2:36.39
3. Joanne Fox - 3:00.52

U19 Men:
1. Matt Vincent - 2:09.92
2. Dylan Prohm - 2:10.28
3. Ben Nylen - 2:11.90


Full results here (.pdf)



UCI World Cup #1 - Maribor - LIVE webcast  
(154 comments) (link) Wednesday, 7-May-2008  3:00 PM - by demo man 
This weekend is going to be a good one, as we're able to watch the first round of the UCI World Cup live via a webcast. Both the 4X finals and the DH finals will be shown.




DH World Champs Test - Val Di Sole Results  
(21 comments) (link) Monday, 5-May-2008  04:25 AM - by Ryan 
1) SAM HILL (MONSTER IRON HORSE) 3:19.42
2) STEVE PEAT (SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE) 3:24.60
3) FABIEN BAREL (SUBARU) 3:26.92
4) FLORENT PAYET (SUBARU) 3:27.77
5) JUSTIN LEOV (YETI) 3:28.67
6) JOSH BRYCELAND (SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE) 3:29.37
7) SAM BLENKINSOP (YETI) 3:29.40
8) GREG MINNAAR (SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE) 3:29.58
9) FABIEN PEDEMANAUD (TEAM PYRENEES/ MOREWOOD) 3:30.04
10) PASQUAL CANALS FLIX (MASSI) 3:30.85

Results from Sicklines.com