You asked for it, so we’re giving it to you. On five Wednesday evenings in May and June, Quick ‘n Dirty will be racing at the beautiful San Dieguito River Park along Lake Hodges in North County San Diego. Lots of great swag from local sponsors is on the line, as are big bragging rights for being the King and Queen of Quick ‘n Dirty! . . Based on your feedback, we have added three age categories for the Fastest (Expert) class and have also modified the age ranges for male classes to: Under 25, 25-45 and 46+. . . All the pertinent info you need to get ready for Wednesday night racing can be found at our web page. Don’t forget to like us on Facekook so you can stay up to date on all the latest happenings with course prep, event photos and other important info. We will also send a group email with any important updates or changes. We don’t anticipate any more rainouts, but you never know what Mother Nature has in store.
Finally, the bloats who just love to shuttle have a theme song, Faster Than You. And, the funny thing, the guys who love this edit most probably don’t even race. Go figure.
We recommend that you stop using these products with immediate effect. In the few cases where we have experienced this fault it is apparent that a loss of brake pressure can occur when the brake is exposed to very cold temperatures. The safety of our customers is our primary concern and any potential risk to the user due to quality issues, as in this case, leads to an immediate corrective action. . . MT 6 and MT 8 brake systems with manufacture date codes between March 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012 are being recalled. A date code in format Y/MM/DD between 10301 and 20531 is located on the caliper. Additionally, all MT 6 and MT 8 brake systems without date codes are being recalled.
“Audi and HDX are a great addition to our event. Not only are they great brands, but they are going to enhance the race experience in real tangible ways,” said race co-founder John Russell. “Both brands are a great fit for us and having dual presenting sponsors, for the first time, means a better experience for our racers and fans. We couldn’t be more excited about it.”
The evening series, which kicks off Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Irvine Lake runs all summer. (A second series for LA County racers kicks off Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Castaic Lake.) For more info follow the jump. [click to continue…]
Aside from all the amazing things Shaun Palmer did for snowboarding, he also changed the face of downhill mountain biking and, it could be argued, made it what it is today. Here is the mountain bike section from the Palmer dock The Miserable Champion. You decide.
“Singletrack High” follows a diverse group of high school students through the 2012 mountain bike racing season in the NorCal High School Cycling League. Through their experiences, the 61-minute film explores the positive outcomes of keeping kids active on bikes at the age when many trade in two wheels for four. . . Singletrack High was produced by Pedal Born Pictures, with the generous support of Specialized Bicycle Components and the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. Additional production support was provided by GoPro and Sunnyvale VW.
Check it out if you get the chance, because mountain biking is so much better than football.
We still think the Brits say “aluminum” the right way. But either way you say it, Santa Cruz’s new “more economical” Blur looks pretty good in the hands of Josh Bryceland.
We all know how Strava has changed our riding (and the lives of those who love us) and turned us into temper tantrum throwing babies when we get a dreaded “Uh Oh” email, but in this Outside Magazine story, Tom Vanderbilt explains our obsession to the civilians in a story titled, How Strava Is Changing The Way We Ride. Here’s the sub-head:
A new social-media app for cycling has more than a million riders racing, cheating, and even dying for virtual supremacy over the world’s roads and trails. A recent convert to the cult explains how Strava is changing the way we ride.
We’re always interested to see how thing look at some of our favorite bike companies. Here’s a little look behind the walls of the Santa Cruz Bicycles Factory. Enjoy.
