Archive for January, 2008

Upcoming: Lezyne

by Tanja on January 25, 2008 in Gear, News, recent with No comments

Because I am an editor for Mountainbike.nl, I got invited to next weeks exclusive press event for Lezyne (rhymes with design). Micki Kozuschek, former owner and initiator of Truvativ, will show his new stuff. The new stuff can also be found online, you can download their catalog here. Lezynes tag-line is “Organize yourself“, and I am a sucker for it. The GTD geek in me jumps up and want to know all about it. Oh, and having a bag-fetish doesn’t help eighter!

Quote from Lezyne.com: “The Lezyne Allpack maximizes storage, organization, and comfort. Specially tailored compartments accommodate tools, accessories, armor, your mp3 player, and up to six litres of water. The Float Y shoulder strap enhances comfort and adjustability to a double-padded rear panel with our Vectorflow ventilation system. An adjustable helmet strap fits all sizes, including full face models.”

Megavalanche entries are open

by Tanja on January 15, 2008 in Events, recent with No comments

If you are thinking about entering the Megavalanche this year, you might want to hurry… Every year the Megavalanche gets bigger and bigger. It might already be out of control, two separate  Megavalanche events would be better I’d think. In 2007 there was no mass-start for everyone, and to be honest THAT’s the Megavalanche. Mass-start with a thousand crazy bikers on a snowy glacier. Yeah!Anyway, this year entries are now open. You can register here at activeeurope.com

Best riding of the year, so far

by Tanja on January 13, 2008 in recent, Riding with 2 Comments

We had a great day on the Filthy Trails yesterday. Weatherprediction websites announced a clear and dry afternoon, but it looked anything but when we got into the car in the morning. A good thing we went anyway! Check Steelsprocket’s photo’s on Pinkbike.com here. I was too busy riding and walking up the trails all afternoon to take some pictures myself.

On the ride back to the car, the sun was setting on a great day and I took on picture to prove we actually went out on the bike that day ;-)

Events 2008

by Tanja on January 1, 2008 in Events, recent with No comments

On the events-page you can find a couple of European dates, more will come in the next few weeks.

 

Freeride events

28-29/06/08 Passe Portes Du Soleil
07-13/07/08 Megavalanche Alpe d’Huez

81bikesprogress Just Ride-tour

06/01/2008 Huy
20/01/2008 Namur
03/02/2008 Chooz – France
17/02/2008 Aywaille
02/03/2008 Terres Rouges – Freeride – trajet uniquement
16/03/2008 Chaudfontaine
30/03/2008 Chooz – France

» More info 81bikesprogress Just Ride-tour

German races

23-25/05/08 IXS Cup #1 Winterberg (NRW)
30/05 – 01/06/08 IXS Cup #2 Ilmenau (DM) Ilmenau (Thüringen)
01-03/08/08 IXS Cup #3 Rittershausen (Hessen)
22-24/08/08 IXS European Downhillcup Garmisch (Bayern)
29-31/08/08 IXS Cup #4 Steinach (am Silbersattel, Thüringen)
26-28/09/08 IXS Cup #5 Bad Wildbad (Baden Wüttenberg)

13-15/06/08 Need for Speed Willingen (Sauerland)
15-17/08/08 Downhillrennen am Inselberg Tabarz (Thüringen)
19-21/09/08 Rosstrappendownhill Thale (Sachsen Anhalt / Harz)

Swiss races

31/05/08 IXS Swiss Downhillcup Wiriehorn/BE
09/08/08 IXS European Cup Scuol/GR
16/08/08 IXS Swiss Downhillcup Klosters/GR
06/09/08 IXS Swiss Downhillcup Rinderberg -Zweisimmen/BE
20/09/08 IXS Swiss Downhillcup Verbier/VS
04/10/08 IXS Swiss Downhillcup Bellwald/VS

French races

19-20/04/08 Barr (67)
26-27/04/08 Remiremont (88)
2-3/05/08 Planche Belle Fille (25 ?)
17-18/05/08 Faulx (54)
24-25/05/08 Saint Dié (88)
21-22/06/08 Lac Blanc (68)
6-7/09/08 Algrange (57)

There's a reason…

by Tanja on January 1, 2008 in recent, Video with No comments

Pinkbike.com wrapped 2007 up in a post on popular photo’s and video’s. This next video is most favorited in 2007. It’s a bit corny but it’s true, you should want to watch to find out why we endure crashes and defeat :-)

ps. don’t forget to watch the other video’s there’re real GEMS!

Happy new year!

by Tanja on January 1, 2008 in News, recent with No comments

To all the best wishes for a great year to come. With plenty good bikerides with your mates!