The Norco Shore series of freeride bikes are built to handle the punishing terrain of Vancouver’s infamously technical North Shore, including meaty rock hucks, mind-puzzling stunts, and big boy jumps. These bikes are designed with abuse in mind and after several months of heavy usage, the hearty component spec shows little sign of fatigue. The Shore’s compact size feels comfortable and balanced in the air and handles pretty well when the going gets fast. Although it’s not claimed to be a great pedaller, some adjustment could get …

The small mountain town of Wells, B.C. is developing a large network of MTB trails. I will start work as soon as the snow is gone and will post updates as the work progresses. This is my first commercial trail building project and I’m excited to make the transition from hobby builder to full-time trail builder right here in my back yard.
Here’s an introduction to the project, more on the actual building process, equipment and my crew will follow.

Source: Freeride Dawgs
We’re baaaacck! Freeride Dawgs is back for another year of the bone crushing, rim breaking, steep and nasty Arduum Challenge DH. Come see what all the fuss is about.
Maintenance after the nasty winter has begun and the course will be changed a wee bit as we can’t have you guys knowing it from year to year. Planning is well underway and we have one hell of a list of sponsors for this year.

Chris Costello from the Hive talks to us about the exciting new hubs from chub and their new Fifteen G cranks. The hubs are so unique in appearance that it’s tough not to ask questions about them. While the Fifteen G cranks use an interface from WWII tanks that offers a 100% surface contact area that makes them bomber.
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This weekend saw the kick-off to the Diablo Freeride Park 2009 east coast riding season with new trails, new features and an all new retail and demo center.

Just got word from Darren at Push Industries that they have a brand new web site, which went live last night. They now have an online store where you can place orders directly and comprehensive explanations for all the different suspension services they offer. While you’re there, be sure to take the Facility Tour and check out their super sweet setup in Loveland Colorado - doesn’t get much better than that.

Source: The Bicycle Cafe
Unicorn 5000 - presented by the Bicycle Cafe in Kamloops B.C. Come on out to a DH race on Harper Mountain, Sunday May 10th, 2009.
Details inside.

Source: The Ride to Conquer Cancer Vancouver
Some of you may be thinking what is the Ride to Conquer Cancer?
The Ride to Conquer Cancer is a unique, two-day cycling event to take place on June 20-21, 2009. During this bold cycling journey, you will ride from Vancouver to Seattle. The Ride to Conquer Cancer is a new endeavour to do just that - conquer cancer. The funds you raise through The Ride to Conquer Cancer will deliver breakthrough research, exemplary teaching, and compassionate care BC Cancer Foundation.

Ancillotti Factory is proud to announce World Cup downhill team for 2009.
The newly Formed Ancillotti Doganaccia racing team, a professional downhill and 4X team established by Ancillotti Bicycles and partner Doganaccia 2000.
The Team will compete in the UCI World Cup, World Championships, some European races, Italian series, Italian championship.

Source: Mike Estes
Curtis Keene leads the Pro Men, Katie Holden leads Pro Women and Pinkbike’s own Kyle Marshall leads the Junior Experts going into tomorrow’s finals at the second round of the Fluidride Cup series in Port Angeles, Washington.