May 31,  2008
Lopes' Final World Cup Ends on the Podium
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May 31,  2008
Commencal - Vallnord WC Round 2 - The 4X Final!!
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May 30, 2008
PINNED BACK IN ACTION!
Apologies for a bit of a hiatus. The ENTIRE STAFF here at PINNED was struck with a severe case of the flu. Although we're not 100% yet, we should hopefully be getting things back on track!

May 29, 2008
Seven Springs Mountain Resort Opens Lift-AccessedBike Park for 2008 season
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May 27, 2008
Rachel Atherton wins UK national Round 2
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May 27, 2008
Team PlayBiker - Iron Horse in Pragelato
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May 26, 2008
Tomac Champ Camp, a race victory and a website for the Tomac Factory Racing Team.
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May 23, 2008
F1RST: The New Movie by Clay Porter Released Today
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May 23, 2008
X-Fusion - Santa Ynez NMBS Video  

May 18,
Peaty King, Once Again, to Make it Seven in a Row at Lisbon Downtown, Minnaar 2nd!!!
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May 13,  2008
Chile Pepper Bike Shop Opens Location in Angelfire
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May 13,  2008
Subaru MTB Pro Team Maribor 08
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May 27, 2008
Team PlayBiker - Iron Horse in Pragelato
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May 26, 2008
Tomac Champ Camp, a race victory and a website for the Tomac Factory Racing Team.
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May 23, 2008
F1RST: The New Movie by Clay Porter Released Today
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May 23, 2008
X-Fusion - Santa Ynez NMBS Video  

May 18,
Peaty King, Once Again, to Make it Seven in a Row at Lisbon Downtown, Minnaar 2nd!!!
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May 13,  2008
Chile Pepper Bike Shop Opens Location in Angelfire
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May 13,  2008
Subaru MTB Pro Team Maribor 08
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May 13,  2008
Playbiker - Iron Horse Opens its World Cup Season in Maribor
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May 13,  2008
e.thirteen Athletes Win Multiple Events In The First World Cup Event of 2008
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May 13,  2008
Andrew Neethling Gets 10th at World Cup DH #1
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May 13,  2008
Hannah CUBED!?!
First there was Hannah, then there was Hannah Hannah (or Hanna "Squared")... now I just got word from Hannah (not sure which one) that they're gonna have a mini Hannah! Does that make sense? haha

Congratulations to Mick Hannah & Hannah Steffans-Hannah who will be expecting their first child around November 13th! ...expect to see the next generation of Hannahs dominating the World Cup Scene in about 16 years!

May 12,  2008
Cedric Gracia Newsletter - May 12, 2008
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May 11,  2008
Peaty 3rd, Minnaar 5th in World Cup Opener in Maribor, Bryceland Injured
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May 11,  2008
Julien Camellini places 2nd at World Cup round 1 in Maribor
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May 11,  2008
Sam Hill Takes Win #1 at World Cup #1 -more-
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May 9,  2008
Mountain States Cup No. 2 Chalk Creek Stampede Rounds Out Race Weekend with DS & 4X.

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May 8,  2008
T.I.A. (This Is Australia) a film by Sam Davies
Aussie filmer Sam Davies documents some of your favorite Australian DH/MTX racers.  Check out the killer trailer here & stay tuned to his website for news & release dates.  Film is set to be released in August 2008.

May 7,  2008
Sam Hill Set For World Cup After Strong Win On Worlds Course
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May 5,  2008
Floraine Pugin Rules the Women's Field at the Test Event in Val Di Sole
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May 5,  2008
New '08 Team U.S.A. Jersey
Ryan Condrashoff pimpin his gear for next weekend's World Cup in Maribor!
 

May 5,  2008
KENDA TOMAC (Gravity Group) - Team Announcement
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May 5,  2008
US Open of MTB Announces RedBull SharpShooters
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May 4,  2008
Santa Cruz Syndicate Worlds Test Event
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May 4,  2008
CRC Intense Worlds Test Event
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May 1, 2008
Mountain States Cup #2, The Chlak Creek Stampede - THIS WEEKEND!

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May 1, 2008
Athertons Dominate UK National
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May 1, 2008
Tracey Hannah Address Comments and Questions Regarding her '08 Season Decisions
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April 30, 2008
Justin Leov Featured in Toyota Video
At the recent openeing round of the NMBS in Fontana, California, the crew from the Toyota Trails Team invited Justin to try out their FJ 4x4. The video also features some action from the NMBS
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April 29, 2008
NMBS Finals Relocate to Brian Head, Utah
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April 29, 2008
Mark Reynolds Memorial Fund and Race event.
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April 29, 2008
Yeti Dispatch - '08 Sea Otter Classic
AThe first race of the year was a solid showing for team Yeti. Justin Leov from the Factory Team scored a 3rd in the DH. Aaron Gwin from the National Tam was the top American rider in the DH at 10th

Check out the footage of Team Yeti from the '08 Sea otter Classic by Clay Porter.

April 29, 2008
Plattekill Prepares for Jr-X Worlds Qualifier and First race of the Season
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April 28, 2008
Tara Llanes Road to Recovery "ONE OF A KIND" Auction
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April 28, 2008
X-Fusion Suspension SEA OTTER CLASSIC Video by ALLOUT Productions!
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April 28, 2008
Joseph Smith wins for the Tomac Factory Racing Team!
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April 22, 2008
Yeti Prototype Bikes!
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April 21, 2008
Kovarik Places 2nd at Sea Otter Classic
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April 21, 2008
Minnaar Doubles Up Wins, Syndicate Dominates Gravity Podiums at Sea Otter
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April 15, 2008
Bravo Condoms sings Duncan Riffle in 08'
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April 15, 2008
Plattekill MTB Park Signs Geoff Ulmer
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April 15, 2008
Evomo Clothing To Give Away an iPod at the Sea Otter Classic!
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April 11, 2008
Team Monster Energy Iron Horse Sets For Sea Otter
This coming weekend sees the unofficial season opener for the North American mountain bike race season, and Team Monster Energy Iron Horse will be in attendance yet again, but this year with a new line up.
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April 11, 2008
RUMMORMILL
Word has it that Tahoe will no longer host the '08 California State Championships.  Apparently Firestone will hold the one day Championship.  Update to follow as it rolls in.

April 9, 2008
2008 NMBS Finals to Relocate!
The final round of the 2008 National Mountain Bike Series has been moved from Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, Idaho to a location that has yet to be revealed.
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April 9, 2008
Team Chain Reaction Cycles / Intense Launches Website
The2008 season will see the Europe's largest online cycle retailer take a top group of riders to the World stage for both Downhill and 4X -Team ChainReactionCycles/Intense
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April 9, 2008
Subaru MTB Pro Team PR #1
Fabien BAREL double world champion (2004, 2005) and vice world champion 2007, arrived at a crossroads in his career and decided to establish his own downhill team. Fabien wanted to have the freedom to continue his career on his own terms and select the people he needed to help him perform at his best.
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April 8, 2008
Gamut New Goods!
Gamut USA has launched a new P30 bashguard designed to protect 36t single ring set-ups.
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April 7, 2008
Commencal Newsletter
Commencal Clean Sweep in Portugal; Cedric's new Bell helmet!
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April 5, 2008
Fontana NMBS movie
from Theo from 'All Out Productions' covering the factory X-Fusion riders!  
Check it out!

April 5, 2008
Fontana Photos up on Dylan-Dean.com

April 4, 2008
Happy Birthday Kyle Strait!

April 1, 2008
Happy Birthday April Lawyer!

April 1, 2008
Yeti Dispatch 04.01.08
'08 Fontana National
Ross takes 1st in the 4X. Justin Leov and Sam Blenkinsop take 3rd and 4th in the DH.  The Fontana course was dry and dusty as usual but the "D" Smith tuned rides prevailed.  Check out the race footage in Yeti's "Video Vault"

April 1, 2008
Brian Lopes' Ibis Mojo - MTX Build
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March 31, 2008
Scott USA Signs American Luke Strobel for Eyewear
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March 31, 2008
Syndicate's Rennie to Kovarik ata NMBS Opener
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March 31, 2008
Kovarik Wins First US National!
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March 26, 2008
Martin Whiteley Becomes New Downhill Manager For Spanish National Federation
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March 26, 2008
Justin Leov Gets New Helmet!
Justin Leov's new paintwork is ready for season 2008. With thanks to Impact Designs in Canada, specifically the airbrush artist Patrick Bisson, Justin's THE Carbon Fiber Race helmet has been done in Yeti colours featuring the silver fern of New Zealand, and on top, Black Betty, the new 23 Degrees athlete management icon.
 
More info:
Impact Designs
the
JustinLeov.com

March 25, 2008
Gee & Rachel Atherton Victorious in Scotland!
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March 25, 2008
Fabien Barel Maribor Crash
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March 25, 2008
Happy Birthday JD Swanguen!

March 24, 2008
Luke Strobel Hits The Cover Of Decline
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March 24, 2008
Happy Birthday Ben Reid!

March 23, 2008
Happy Birthday Cedric Gracia!

Happy Birthday Josh Bryceland!

March 21, 2008
Minnaar Big Air Camp Success with Peaty as Surprise Guest!
Santa Cruz Syndicate's Greg Minnaar hosted a Big AirCamp for 10 local downhillers from around South Africapreceding the Pietermaritzburg leg of the SA Downhill MTB Championships on March 12th through 14th
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March 21, 2008
Fluidride Cup 2008!
After months of obtaining feedback from racers and careful deliberation, Fluidride, Hurricane racing, and NDub productions have teamed up to create the ultimate race series...
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March 20, 2008
Kieran Bennett Victorious at the 2008 UCI Oceania Championships!
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March 20, 2008
Happy Birthday Rich Houseman!

March 16, 2008
Minnaar Makes Triumphant Return
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March 12, 2008
Team Turner 2008
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March 12, 2008
Cannondale Factory Racing!
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March 10, 2008
Great comeback of CG! Second place at the IX Marzocchi Open in Sant Andreu de la Barca, Spain!
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March 10, 2008
Leov Wins NZ Open, Sets Sights On Oceanias
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March 7, 2008
KHS Racing Signs Logan Binggeli for 2008!
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March 7, 2008
US Open of MTB Registration NOW OPEN!
Diablo Freeride Park is pleased to announce that online registration for the 2008 U.S. Open of Mountain Biking, presented by Freelap Personal Timing Systems, is now open for all athletes, vendors and media.
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March 20, 2008
Kieran Bennett Victorious at the 2008 UCI Oceania Championships!
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March 20, 2008
Happy Birthday Rich Houseman!

March 16, 2008
Minnaar Makes Triumphant Return
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March 12, 2008
Team Turner 2008
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March 12, 2008
Cannondale Factory Racing!
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March 10, 2008
Great comeback of CG! Second place at the IX Marzocchi Open in Sant Andreu de la Barca, Spain!
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March 10, 2008
Leov Wins NZ Open, Sets Sights On Oceanias
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March 7, 2008
KHS Racing Signs Logan Binggeli for 2008!
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March 7, 2008
US Open of MTB Registration NOW OPEN!
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March 6, 2008
Nathan Rankin on Playbiker - Iron Horse for 2008, Along with Mike skinner and Geoff Ulmer
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March 6, 2008
Gravity East Series Announces that Sugarbush Resort in Warren, VT. will  host the August 16-17 race vacated by Bolton Valley
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March 5, 2008
Some News from Cedric!
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March 4, 2008
Freelap Personal Timing Coming to America!
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March 3, 2008
Julien Camallini Wins his first race on board his new Chain Reaction Cycles/Intense M6
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March 1, 2008
Happy Birthday Chris Kovarik

February 29, 2008
e.thirteen Releases ORANGE Limited Colorway
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February 28, 2008
Quick Healings Hans Ray!
Heard last night that Hans was out doing downhill runs for the upcoming Leaping Lizards race.  Unfortunately, Hans took a digger & snapped his ankle.  (Makes my ankle quiver!)  Luckily, a fellow member of the Laguna Rads is a doctor & was on hand to help Hans.  Get better bro!

February 28, 2008
Diablo Team Classic Event Announced!
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February 26, 2008
Brian Lopes to ride IBIS!
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February 25, 2008
SWD Racing's owner STEVE DELAY Passes Away
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February 26, 2008
RUMORMILL: Duncan to Cannondale?
Rumor has it that former US DH Champ Duncan Riffle might be flying under the Cannodale colors this season!  Should be some more news to follow within the next few weeks.

February 25, 2008
Chris Kovarik keeps his win streak alive by crushing the competition by over 8 seconds!
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February 25, 2008
Diablo Team Rider Jason memmelaar Claims 2nd at Southridge #4
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February 24, 2008
PAPPA HOUSEMAN!
Huge congratulations go out to Rich & Hilary Houseman who found out that they will be expecting their first child on September 21, 2008!!!!

February 22, 2008
2008 U.S. Open of MTB Update
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February 19, 2008
Nema International Sponsors Team Yeti for 2008!
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February 19, 2008
Greg Minnaar Welcomed to Santa Cruz
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February 19, 2008
Gravity East Series Announces Finals Venue
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February 19, 2008
CRC/Intense Bike Has Arrived!
Chris Kovarik just received his new CRC/Intense M6 together with the brand new Manitou Dorado forks. Julien Camellini has also received his bike and Ruaridh and Matt will have their bikes later this week. We are really pleased how the bikes have turned out. A huge thank you to all our sponsors for getting us our parts this early.
 

February 12, 2008
Sam Blenkinsop Signs with Team Yeti/Fox Shox for 2008!
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February 12, 2008
Sam Hill Re-Unites with  Spy Optic!
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February 12, 2008
"EARTHED - The Law of Fives" So Cal Premier!
Bike Magazine, along with Shimano and Felt Bicycles, will premiere Earthed: The Law of Fives at the historic Regency Theater in downtown Laguna Beach, California.
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February 11, 2008
Greg Minnaar to Ride the Gamut in 2008!
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February 11, 2008
Fontana #3 - Yeti SoCal Race Report
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February 10, 2008
Kovarik's Fontana Hat-trick!
Chirs Kovarik took the win and the money again at the 3rd Fontana winter series today.
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February 8, 2008
Animal Commencal Podcats Now Live on Mpora and You Tube
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February 6, 2008
AnnekeBeerten.com  Personalized Pens!
Anneke Beerten thanked her sponsors & supporters by sending out these cool souvenirs as a token of her appreciation! If you look closely, the rider that moves throughout the pen (when you flip it upside down) is actually a picture of Anneke!
 

February 5, 2008
DT Swiss 2008
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February 5, 2008
"FluidRide Cup" wepage launched on the FluidRide site
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February 5, 2008
NYCFreeride Sponsors Diablo Freeride Park
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February 4, 2008
Nema's NEW Podium Downhill Kit & Breather Gloves Now Available!
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February 4, 2008
Dorel Buys Cannondale
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February 3, 2008
Sam Hill Blitzes Downhill Finals (Australia)
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February 1, 2008
Junior World Champion Floraine Pugin and Adam Brayton Sign with Playbiker - Iron Horse
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February 1, 2008
"ME" Helmet by Dylan Dean Designs
"I wanna go fast!"
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February 1, 2008
South Shore Bicycles is Coming...
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January 31, 2008
Crankbrothers Merge w/ Selle Royal
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January 31, 2008
No Fuss Downhill Diehards
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January 29, 2008
D3 Factory Rider Bryn Atkinson Scores Silver at the '08 Australian DH Championships
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January 29, 2008
Caroline Buchanan 2008 Australian National Champion MTX & U19 DH


MTX Video

January 29, 2008
Justin Leov - New Website Launch & re-signs w/ Yeti
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January 29, 2008
Scott Hart Interviewed on BNQT.com
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January 28, 2008
Cedric Gracia Newsletter!
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January 28, 2008
The latest Animal Commencal Podcast is Now Available to Download!
Featuring exclusive behind the scenes footage of Clay Porters new film 'First', testing of the new Commencal Supreme DH bike, and the first ever urban night race. Not got the technology to watch podcasts. Don't fear as all the footage will soon be available to view on AnimalCommencal.com in a format to suit you!

January 28, 2008
Happy Birthday Anka Martin!

January 26, 2008
Nicolas Vouilloz Returns to BOS
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January 25, 2008
The 2nd round of the Southridge Winter Series presented by SHIMANO is being held out in Fontana, Calif this weekend.   For more info, check out SouthridgeUSA.com

January 25, 2008
Happy Birthday Dan Atherton!

Happy Birthday Melissa Buhl!

Happy Birthday Jacy Schumilak!

January 24, 2008
NEW 'Stars & Bars' Trailer
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January 22, 2008
Commencal launches new Website!
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January 22, 2008
Syndicate: Ft William and Maribor Youtube Slideshow
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January 22, 2008
Website & Trailer Launched for F1RST!
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January 21, 2008
F1RST Teaser
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January 19, 2008
Scotty Ybarra Passes Away
Sad news to report, former American DH racer Scotty Ybarra has passed away.  Truly a great rider & a great person, Scotty was always a fan favorite & a had a fun-loving personality.  He will truly be missed!  RIP Scotty!

January 18, 2008
THE Storm Collection
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January 18, 2008
VOTE for MTB on EUROSPORT!
Show those people at Eurosport that we want Mountain Biking on TV!  Click here, then scroll down to the bottom left where it says "Umfrage" and vote for Mountain Bike at the poll!

January 17, 2008
Separated at Birth!?!?!
Ellen DeGeneres & JD Swanguen... you make the call!
 

January 16, 2008
Enduro MTB of Nations: August 16 & 17, 2008
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January 16, 2008
Fox Racing Shox's  "Wherever You Ride" Video
Fox Shox has a new promo video created by Clay Porter.  Although it's a mix of different MTB genre's, there's tons of DH riding & racing action from Sam Blenkinsop, Filip Polc, Justin Leov, Cole Bangert & Gee Atherton.
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January 16, 2008
Greg Minnaar to Coach 'Better Ride Camps' at Bootleg Canyon
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January 16, 2008
RaceFace has a new Website
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January 16, 2008
Happy Birthday Helen Gaskell!

January 15, 2008
VIDEO: Tara Llanes Taking Her First Steps in Leg Braces!
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January 14, 2008
Chris Kovarik Wins his First Race in 2008!
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January 14, 2008
Fort William Wins Event of the Year 2007!
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January 11, 2008
The 14th Annual SHIMANO Southridge Winter Series Kicks off this Weekend!
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January 11, 2008
SDG Introduces the Formula FX!
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January 10, 2008
Happy Birthday Brendan Fairclaugh!

January 10, 2008
Tomac is Back... Racing!
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January 9, 2008
2008 Diablo Domination Series Announced!
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January 9, 2008
2008 Gravity East Series Schedule Announced
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January 9, 2008
Thumbs Up for Gee!
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January 9, 2008
Notas do Downhill Urbano 2008
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January 9, 2008
New THE Helmets Have Arrived!
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January 7, 2008
Fox Racing Shox Announces Financial Partnership with Compass Diversified Holdings
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January 3, 2008
Matti Lehikoinen Back on his Bike!
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January 3, 2008
Mob 'n the Mojave DH Race on President's Day!
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January 1, 2008
EARTHED 5 - Denver Premiere
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January 1, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

December 26, 2007
Tara Llanes on ACCESS HOLLYWOOD TONIGHT!
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December 26, 2007
J.D. Swanguen signs with MS-Intense Factory-Racing
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December 26, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHY PRUITT!

December 25, 2007
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

December 21, 2007
Luke Strobel Re-Signs With Maxxis Tires Gravity Team
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December 21, 2007
Maxxis Gravity Team on Iron Horse in 2008 - Sabrina Jonnier Joins Team Maxxis!
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December 20, 2007
Anneke Beerten's "Winter Win" Competition
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December 19, 2007
TARABALM!
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December 19, 2007
2008 USAC Mtn Bike National Gravity Calendar Announced
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December 19, 2007
Jack Ingram Pases Away
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December 18, 2007
2008 Mountain States Cup Calendar Officially Announced
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December 17, 2007
Team Chain Reaction Cyces / Intense Racing Announced!
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December 17, 2007
Blenkinsop from Leov at Round 1 in New Zealand
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December 16, 2007
Happy Birthday Jared Graves!!

December 14, 2007
Intense Cycles News & Notes
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December 14, 2007
PINNED's Dylan Dean is Interviewed over on BNQT.com
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December 14, 2007
World Premiere of New Clay Porter Movie - F1RST
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December 14, 2007
Happy Holidays from the Santa Cruz Syndicate!
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December 13, 2007
Anneke Beerten Joins MS-Intense-Factory Racing
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December 12, 2007
John Hauer Signs 1-Year Frame Deal with Mongoose!
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December 11, 2007
Happy Birthday Leigh Donovan

December 11, 2007
Playbiker -Iron Horse  VIDEO Preview of the '08 Worlds DH & MTX!
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December 11, 2007
Commencal Newsletter - Megavalanche - Reunion
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December 11, 2007
FURIOUS & VALLNORD Collaborate for  the '08 Andorra World Cup!
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December 10, 2007
Subaru & Fabien Barel Announces  Partnership with Mondraker Bicycles
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December 9, 2007
Happy Birthday Bryn Atkinson!

December 6, 2007
Jared Graves' Olympic Blog!
Check out Jared Graves' new Olympic blog on the Australian Olympic TV network - Yahoo!/Channel 7

December 6, 2007
Happy Birthday Rachel Atherton!

December 2, 2007
Happy Birthday Kieran Bennett!

November 28, 2007
Congratulations Todd Seplavy!
The next generation in Iron Horse Marketing is born!"Last night, November 28, 2007, at 9:47pm Connor Anthony was born. He weighed in at 8lbs 7oz. Both baby and Mommy are doing great!"

November 28, 2007
Happy Birthday TARA LLANES!
Send her a gift!

November 27, 2007
David Vazquez Confirmed As Lead Rider For Team Lapierre
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November 26, 2007
Brendan Fairclough Signs With Team Monster Energy/Iron Horse
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November 23, 2007
Happy Birthday Will Longden!

November 22, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving!

November 21, 2007
Jared Graves Signs w/ Oakley
Not too surprising, since Jared's likely to medal in BMX at the '08 Olympics in Beijing, the big "O" snagged up the multi-talented PINNer!  Direct from Jared's website.

November 21, 2007
Happy Birthday Mick Hannah
...& PINNED's Dylan Dean

November 20, 2007
Santa Cruz Syndicate Welcomes Greg Minnaar!
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November 20, 2007
Greg Minnaar Signs w/ Santa Cruz Syndicate!
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November 16, 2007
VIDEO: Tara Llanes Moves Her Leg!
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November 14, 2007
X-Fusion Steps in it on PINNEDmtb.com
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November 14, 2007
Brendan Fairclough Wins Last Race on the Honda
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November 13, 2007
Happy Birtday Greg Minnaar

November 11, 2007
Maribor World Cup Video Coverage on FREESPORTS on 4
30 minutes of great footage from the World Cup finals, in Maribor, highlighting the Atherton clan, as well as brief interviews of Brian Lopes & Sam Hill.  Click on the FSO4 logo on the player for the menu, then scorll down to the NISSAN World Cup Coverage
www.fso4.com

November 2, 2007
Greg Minnaar's Long Awaited Shoulder Operation Completed Successfully Today
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November 2, 2007
Greg Minnaar Wins Celebrity Car Race In South Africa
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October 26, 2007
Mick Hannah Leaves Cannondale 'the Cut'
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