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Hope Endurance Downhill, The Wideopen Report

July 30th, 2010

The No Fuss Endurance Downhill event is now in its third year and is becoming a right of passage for anyone who thinks they can ride DH.

You’ve seen the video (below) now read on to see what happened when the Scottish contingency of Wideopen hit “the toughest downhill race in Britain”.


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Riders Retreat diaries: Le Tour, Champery and more

July 30th, 2010

We’re now almost exactly mid-way through the season here in Morzine. As usual, I can’t quite believe how quickly it’s past, but looking back also how much has gone on – it seems like every other day some big event or epic ride has happened.

Here’s our third update from Paul at Riders Retreat…


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Hope Endurance Downhill video is GO!

July 27th, 2010

Check out the following video from the MTBCut.tv moving picture maestros..

The No Fuss Events team always put on a great event and although we couldn’t be there, big thanks go out to Hope for supporting the event and Orange Mountain Bikes for keeping us up to date with photos and twitter updates!


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Gee and Emmeline win in Champery!

July 25th, 2010

Things are getting close at the top in the standings with Gee closing the gap on Greg Minnaar…


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Champery Qualifying from MTBCUT

July 24th, 2010

Looks like Champery is shaping up to be another legendary round of the World Cup series. Have we seen Brendawg at full throttle? Is Blenkinsop going to take it now he’s wearing gloves? Who knows.. Race day is ON!


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Alpkit goodies land at WO

July 22nd, 2010

I’ve always identified Alpkit as a pretty inventive company, coming up with a whole host of camping and climbing gear but now they have a couple of products which relate to us bikers.

Issue 13 of the magazine is due out soon with the review of the Jeanius pants but until then check out this little preview of whats to come.


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Irish DH Nationals…

July 21st, 2010

The 2010 Irish National Downhill Championships take place in the picturesque and spectacular venue of Kilbroney Forest, Rostrevor, Co. Down on the weekend of August 14/15th.


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The Atherton Project – Episode Six

July 20th, 2010

video: 2010 BritishDHChamps Wideopen Edit… Get Slideways!

July 20th, 2010

first look: Giro Xar helmet

July 19th, 2010

Giro have just announced the brand spanking new Xar helmet.

The Xar is so fresh we’re only just allowed to announce it. It’s an evolution of the successful Xen helmet and looks great for pedally, gnarly riding.

Check it out…


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Steve Peat and Jess Stone are your 2010 BritishDHChamps

July 19th, 2010

Wow – it’s been a hell of a weekend up Ae Forest for the National Champs. Mud, rain, blood, beer, vuvuzellas – we had it all.

Jess Stone and Peaty battled some of the worst conditions you’re ever likely to see, just about kept it rubber side down and were crowned the champions of British Downhill.

Top 5’s inside…


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video: Scottish Champs Dunkeld edit

July 16th, 2010

The Welsh Connection goes to Bike Radar

July 15th, 2010


MPORA Action Sports >>

Props to Sam Davies for another Welshy video banger. Tidy!


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Orange ex-demo sale – who wants a new bike?!

July 15th, 2010

Our mates over at Orange are having a blow out sale of all their ex-demo bikes….

They’ve got ST4’s, Five’s, Blood’s and loads of other goodies up for cheap… Don’t miss out if you’ve been cruising for a bargain!

Give Orange a ring now on 01422 311113 or read more…


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Greensands Bike Park is GO!

July 15th, 2010

Greensands Bike Park in Bedfordshire is now open for business!

Greensands has just opened and needs you to get your ass down there and try out their new 4X, dirt jumps, dual track and pumptrack.

More info here kids….


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