The Marriage Lives On…Paul Basagoitia and RaceFace
Feb 18th
SOURCE: Julian Coffey – RACEFACE
Race Face’s slopestyle assassin Paul B locks it in for 3 more.
Race Face Components Inc., one of North America’s leading producers of high-end mountain bike components, apparel and protection, is proud to announce the re-signing of arguably the most successful slopestyle rider in history, Paul Basagoitia.
Bas has relied on the Race Face high performance clothing and protection lines since 2004. Instrumental in the development and testing of the 2010 collection, Paul’s apparel weaponry for 2010 includes the Dig Knee, Indy Short, and later this season he’ll be one of the select Race Face riders running the all new Block Collection.
“Having Paul as a marquee rider for the last 6 years really is as good as it gets.” says Race Face’s Julian Coffey. “He is a premiere athlete that can be found on the podium at nearly every contest he enters. Bas always provides constructive product feedback, and is the consummate pro when it comes time to throw down for a photo or video shoot – what more could a sponsor ask for?”
Known for his steezy riding, Bas has carved out a near legendary niche in the hotly contested world of freeride and slopestyle. Race Face first signed the slopestyle sensation immediately following his breakout win at Crankworx in 2004. 2005 saw a Crankworx repeat win, and the rest, as they say, is history. The name Paul Basagoitia is a mainstay on the slopestyle competition circuit and is synonymous with smooth flowy lines and style for miles.
“I am so stoked to be riding for Race Face for another 3 years!” says Bas. “They were one of my very first sponsors, and it’s good to have a long term deal with a company that is always supportive and has your back. The clothing line is right up there with the best of them, and the protection is second to none.”
Look for an upcoming web video edit featuring Paul and other Race Face riders in and around Aptos, California. Fans can also expect to see some exclusive coverage by Race Face filmers of Basagoitia’s 2nd annual ‘All In or Nothing’ invitational in the fall of 2010.
To learn more about the Paul Basagoitia check out his profile and posts on the Race Face rider’s blog:
Ciao, Bellas
Apr 17th
SOURCE: BICYCLING.COM
I’m always excited to hear about young girls getting into the sport of mountain biking. Women like locals Amber Zirnhelt and Kelli Sherbinin, have been a huge influence in getting our female youth motivated and excited about biking. Now there’s a pair of sisters from Vermont, (both professional riders) who are just as keen on getting our young female rippers stocked on the sport!———————————————————————————————
Pro-cyclist sisters Lea and Sabra Davison are helping the next generation of female mountain bikers tear up the trail.
By Lauren Ober
Lea and Sabra each earned top 10 finishes at national championship races this summer.
©Daria Bishop
For a group of girls in northwest Vermont called the Little Bellas, summer Sunday afternoons mean one thing: a fierce, knockdown game of dab. These girls could play endless rounds of the game–in which riders try to force each other to lose balance from their bikes and set a foot on the ground–provided that Little Bellas founders Lea and Sabra Davison join them. Trek/VW Factory Team rider Lea, 24, and pro Xterra triathlete Sabra, 22, started the mentoring program for girls ages eight to 12 this past summer; the group now has 20 kids and 10 mentors. Bicycling recently caught up with the Davisons to chat about the club’s first season.
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Canadian Premieres of Kranked 7 – The Cackle Factor
Apr 16th
CAUTION: Watch for volunteering Muddbunnies!
KRANKED 7 – THE CACKLE FACTOR
April 28th @ 7:00 in North Van at Centennial Theatre
Radical Films detonates into mountain bike mayhem with ”The Cackle Factor-Kranked 7”.
Inspired by old hipster slang for the insane asylum (the cackle factory), the film trips with stunning footage cut to a post-industrial explosion of funk, rock, reggae, hip-hop and punk.
As the world spirals into madness, seemingly at war with itself, the best mountain bikers are judged against it. Join us as we freak out and explore WHO IS INSANE? US OR THEM?
Featuring epic riding sets from: Jamie Goldman, Nathan Rennie, Steve Romaniuk, Mike Kinrade, Eric Porter, Kyle Ebbett, Timo Pritzel, James Doerfling, René Wildhaber, Mike Hopkins, Ben Boyko, Kirt Voreis, Garett Buehler, Ryan Berrecloth, Josh Bryceland, Ben Walker, Dylan Dunkerton and Curtis Robinson
Filmed in HD in Alaska, British Columbia, California, Vermont, Switzerland and France.
Soundtrack features: the Hilltop Hoods, the Kinks, Zebrahead, Tsunami Bomb, Ziggy Marley, the Guess Who, Anti-Flag, Five Alarm Funk, Placebo, Lagwagon, the Misfits, Supercabin, Pennywise.
Next NSMBA Trailday: Sunday, April 20th
Apr 16th
Ever been to a trail day? Well if you haven’t you should! Each trailday presents riders the opportunity to give back to the riding/hiking community! In addition to repairing and rebuilding pre-existing trails, you’re given a chance to meet other riders within the community, meet sponsoring bike shops and biking companies that generously donate their time and money to rebuild and maintain the local trails.
Aside from all of the new friends you’ll make, you’ll be stuffed full of yummy goodness with a free lunch (we’re not talkin’ PB&J either folks). And the cherry on top: the possibility of some swag tossed your way from sponsoring shops/business’. How can you turn that down? So put the bike down for a day, grab your rain gear and shovel and get muddy at the next trail day! CAUTION: Watch out for bunnies!
Trips for Kids Downbeat Slideshow and Silent Auction
Apr 16th
Don’t miss the 2008 Trips for Kids Downbeat Slideshow and Silent Auction at The WISE Hall on Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Proudly presented by Trips For Kids Vancouver! Doors open at 8:00PM. Shows start at 9:00 PM.
This fantastic fundraiser will feature live music from DJ MP (a Montreal transplant who’s making waves in Vancouver on her Shadow Jugglers radio show www.citr.ca)! There will also be a silent auction with a unique and tempting mix of items to bid on. Resistance is futile so bring your credit cards and cheque books! There will be feature presentations by local film-maker Jamie Houssain (www.thecollectivefilm.com) and professional photographers Ian Hylands (www.photo-x.com)and Dave Smith.
This is a legal age 19+ event, valid government issued photo identification will be required.
TFK Vancouver is a non-profit organization that takes inner-city and at-risk youth on mountain bike day trips. All proceeds go to TFK Vancouver’s spring and summer rides program. For more information on TFK Vancouver, please visit www.tfkvancouver.org.
Go211.com to Host Online Auction for Tara Llanes
Apr 14th
Go211.com announced today that it is partnering with BMX and mountain bike pro rider Tara Llanes in hosting an online auction to help raise funds for the Tara Llanes Road to Recovery Fund. The auction begins April 25th at 5pm EST with the bidding ending on May 9th at 5pm EST.
Llanes was seriously injured on September 1st, 2007 while racing at the Jeep KOM Finals. Presently she is paralyzed from the waist down, and has been working intensely at physical therapy to walk, then ride again. Llanes raced on the professional mountain bike circuit for 14 years and won four national championships.
The online auction will feature some of the most sought after items in the sport today, including:
Eric Carter’s 2006 National Championship 4x bike
Steve Peat’s signed replica Troy Lee Designs helmet
Tracy Moseley’s UCI leaders jersey
Adam Craig’s signed XC jersey
And more items from Shaun Palmer, Leigh Donovan, Alison Dunlap
“We’re very pleased to be partnering with Tara for this very worthy cause.” said Sean M. Aruda, CEO of Go211.com. “The positive attitude and determination she demonstrated while competing bodes well for her during her recovery, and we look forward to hosting this auction.”
“This auction is simply ‘one of a kind’ and to be quite honest I’d like to bid on everything in it,” Llanes said. “I’m a fan of every one of these riders so these items are a big deal to me. Everyone at Go211.com is behind this auction and I know it will turn out great!”