For 2012 Innerleithen MTB Racing and I-Cycles have joined once again to push for results on the national British mountain bike circuit. Innerleithen MTB Racing is a renowned local race and event organiser based in the Tweed Valley, with I-Cycles being one of Scotland’s premium local bike shops based out of Innerleithen.

Innerleithen MTB Race Team has been running for three years and has a mixed group of riders who take part in Downhill, Endurance and Cross Country racing. Our riders have enjoyed a lot of success over the three year period including podiums and jerseys at British Championships, 1st in Elite in the British Gravity Enduro Series and even a 24hr World Championship medal to name a few of the highlights.

Riders will be racing in the SDA, BDS and select World Cup downhill events, SXC, British XC Cross Country events, and the UK Gravity Enduro Series along with others. They will also be attending and riding at select Innerleithen MTB Racing events to represent and more importantly, give something back to where it all started.

We pride ourselves on being a diverse team who enjoy all forms of mountain bike racing and are looking forward to a successfull 2012 race season. We hope you enjoy the video which showcases the diversity of riders on our team.

Follow the team’s journey at their new website innerleithenmtbraceteam.com and also through Facebook.
Any enquiries should be sent to Scott: scott[at]innerleithenmtbracing[dot]com
Innerleithen MTB Racing
I-Cycles

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2012 Innerleithen MTB Racing/I-Cycles Team Launch.
A film by Dominic Simmons
Directed, Produced, Edited: Dominic Simmons
Co-Producer: Scott Lindsay
Music Score: Featherstone//The Paper Kites
Thanks to: Ross Wilcox, Scott Lindsay, Gary Forrest
Shot in Innerleithen

Shot and Cut by Dominic Simmons
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That’s it, we’ve finished another week in work and what better way to unwind this weekend then watch the royal wedding and have a bbq… hmmm… or perhaps go rag your bike enjoying the dry dusty trails!

To get you all in the mood take a gander at what Peaty and his crew got up to after the Steel City Downhill earlier this year…

Just got this in from Cy at Cotic – offering a mega deal on the BFe frame. Here at Wideopen we’re very impressed with the BFe, having tested one last year and now with a Longterm frame built up it’s a great value steel hardtail with some nice design features from decent materials designed by a chap who knows his stuff. Well worth checking out if you’re in the market for a new bike this year, or just fancy a do-it-all hardtail for winter thrashing…

BUILD IT, AND SPRING WILL COME.

The days are getting a little longer and you’ll be starting to think about something nice to ride in the Spring. Something to push your riding enjoyment up a peg.

Now is the time to get that new bike built, and we reckon you can’t go far wrong with putting our BFe hardtail frame at it’s heart.

A bomber built for speed, you can stick some short, punchy 100mm forks in it for some 4X and short track action, or go longer (up to 160mm) on forks for flattening the rocks and roots in the woods and nailing that trail centre.

So, to the point: To help you avoid rush building up your new bike later in the year when you should be enjoying the spring trails and brighter days, we’re having a one month promotion in February on the BFe frame.

The price?

£300, including UK mainland delivery, only direct from Cotic.

That’s 20% off; saving £75 on our usual price.
All sizes, all colours, in stock, ready to go.
February direct sales only. Act now…

Call to order now on 07970 853531,
or go to

http://www.cotic.co.uk/BFe

BUILD IT, AND SPRING WILL COME

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Steve Peat Syndicate Launches a North American Program

The Steve Peat Syndicate is formally launching in North America. Having run in the UK on a limited basis in 2010 – expansion to North America is a natural move.

The Steve Peat Syndicate North America (SPS NA) is a new concept for downhill mountain bike racers in North America, headed up by none other than Steve Peat. It’s a buy in team. You purchase a membership – good for the current calendar year – and then you receive a level of support similar to that of a pro team. The membership includes your own Santa Cruz Carbon V10 Downhill Bike with a full SRAM and Rock Shox spec, Royal Racing Kits, Pads and Helmet, Training Programs, and Support at 6-8 Events.

Steve Peat – “I am so happy to be able to offer the Steve Peat Syndicate to the North American riders, its has been a dream of mine to do this for many years and having got the SPS going in the UK I thought it was a great time to partner up with Philip Bice and Rob Roskopp and reach out to North America. The package we are offering is awesome and I am excited to be able to offer my almost 20 years of knowledge on the World cup circuit to the group of people we put together. It is a great feeling to be able help and to bring anyone on in their riding. 2011 is going to be fun for the SPS.”

The Steve Peat Syndicate North America is proud to be able to call the finest organizations in cycling our partners – Santa Cruz Bicycles, SRAM Components, Rock Shox Suspension, Smith Goggles, Fox Pads and Helmets, Royal Racing Clothing, Maxxis Tires, WTB Saddles, Lizard Skins Grips, and Speedgoat Bicycles . The SPS NA encourages you to visit their websites and support these fine organizations with your patronadge.

In 2011, SPS NA will be taking on a limited number of riders across all skill levels and all ages, with an aim of improving the teams riding and racing skills to a much higher level.

For more info -

Please Visit: www.stevepeatsyndicate.com/us

A nice big box of stuff turned up at Wideopen from the chaps at Oakley last week. As well as making some pucka shades, goggles and casual wear the guys also have a solid lineup of riding gear – with a nice ‘relaxed’ feel to it quite unlike some of the MX style racing stuff available from the guys like Fox and TroyLee.

We’ll be giving it all a good hammering over the winter, expect a first look in the magazine before Christmas with a follow up early summer.

For now head over to uk.oakley.com for more information and to find your local stockist!

Automatic Glove (Redline) £24.99

A nice comfortable fairly thick glove that’s going to make winter riding a whole lot more comfortable. Subtle protection and great red/white/black look make these look top dollar. Let’s see how they hold up to a winters worth of abuse in the UK! If you’re looking for a pair they feel like good value with a RRP just a tad under £25.

Rock Drop Short (Black & Red Plaid) £49.99

These are cut long, coming well below my knee (but I’m a short-arse), look and feel great. First impression is they’re thin and fast drying yet not as much protection as a full on DH short, but hey that’s not the point of these, they’re for the fashion conscience all-mountain rider – though with some padded under-shorts they’d look great teamed up with the Wideopen race jersey!

Rock Drop Jersey (Black & Red Plaid) £49.99

More of the same with the Jersey (although I’d personally not combine the black and red plaid shorts AND jersey combo together). Good quality construction, lightweight and fast drying but tough enough not to worry about. My favourite touch is the glasses cloth (some microfibre) sown inside the bottom hem on the inside, making cleaning goggles or shades a cinch in wet or dusty weather without too much fear of damage.