Events this month??? Check out the Monthly Event Calendar from BRAIN *Note - Dates are approximate only - please visit events web site listed below for more current info... *Worldwide Race and Event Schedule January 4 - 5 South Island Downhill Cup #1, Coronet Peak (NZl) NE DHI 6 South Island Cross Country #2, Coronet Peak (NZl) NE XCO 8 - 9 South Island Downhill Cup #2, Dirt Park NZ (NZl) NE DHI 12 Australian 4X Series Round #5 - Ebenezer (Aus) NE 4X 12 - 13 South Island Downhill Cup #3, Nelson (NZl) 1 DHI 13 Australian 4X Series Round #6 - Kurrajong (Aus) NE 4X 19 Attakwas Marathon (RSa) NE XCM 19 - 20 South Island Cross Country Cup #3, Waipara (NZl) NE XCO 19 - 22 Wildside MTB (Aus) NE SR 20 Vertigo Chainless Downhill, Coronet Peak (NZl) NE DHI 20 G.P. ReCyko Action Asia (HKg) NE XCO 24 - 28 Australian National Championships (Aus) NE XCO/DHI/4X 26 Down Hill Urbano, Santos-SP (Bra) 2 DHI 26 - 27 North Island Cross Country Cup #1, Opotiki (NZl) NE XCO 27 Alpine Bikes Winter Series #1, Innerleithen, Scotland (GBr) NE DHI February 2 - 3 North Island Downhill Cup #2 & Cross Country Cup #2, Rotorua (NZl) 1/2 XCO /DHI 2 - 3 Australian MTB Series - Mt Beauty, Victoria (Aus) NE XCO/DHI 9 - 10 North Island Cross Country Cup #3, Palmerston North (NZl) NE XCO 10 CORC 2007-2008 XCO Series #6, Sparrow Hill Tour (Aus) NE XCO 16 Mas o Menos 100km, Terlingua, Texas* (USA) NE XCM 16 12 hours of Santos, Ocala, Florida* (USA) NE XCM 16 - 17 24 Hours of Old Pueblo, Tucson, Arizona (USA) NE XCM 16 - 17 North Island Downhill Cup #3, Auckland (NZl) NE DHI 17 Valparaiso Cerro Abajo, Valparaiso (Chi) 1 DHI 17 GP Massi - Copa Catalana/Superprestigio Massi, Banyoles (Girona) (Spa) 2 XCO 21 - 24 New Zealand National Championships, Wellington (NZl) CN XCO/DHI 23 Sunshine Cup #1: Tochni - Kalavasos (Cyp) 1 XCM 23 Otway Odyssey, Otway Ranges (Aus) NE XCM 24 Alpine Bikes Winter Series #2, Innerleithen, Scotland (GBr) NE DHI 29 Sunshine Cup #2: Mantra - Kionia - Mantra (& Afxentia 2008) (Cyp) 1 XCM/SR March 1 Karapoti Classic, Upper Hutt (NZl) NE XCM 1 Afxentia 2008 Time Trial (Cyp) NE XCO 2 Sunshine Cup #3: Mantra Tou Kampiou (& Afxentia 2008) (Cyp) 1 XCO/SR 2 Superprestigio Massi, Aviles (Asturias) (Spa) 2 XCO 2 Alanya International MTB Cup, Alanya (Tur) 1 XCO 2 Portugal Cup XCO, Castro Marim (Por) 3 XCO 2 Norcal #1: Central Coast Invitational (USA) NE XCO 8 Internazionali d'Italia Città di Brescia- Trofeo G. Cigala, Montichiari(Ita) 2 XCO 8 Israel cup, Misgav (Isr) 1 XCO 8 Open MTB Marathon, Gran Canaria (Spa) NE XCM 9 Sunshine Cup #4: Voroklini (Cyp) 1 XCO 9 K-Capital Cup #1, XCO Super League, Bray, Co Wicklow (Irl) 2 XCO 9 Alanya International MTB Cup, Alanya (Tur) 1 XCO 9 Portugal Cup DH, Sao Bras de Alportel (Por) 2 DHI 9 New Zealand Open, Christchurch (NZl) NE DHI 9 Bar-H Bash, St Jo, Texas (USA) NE XCO 9 Norcal #2: Granite Bay Invitational (USA) NE XCO 13 - 16 Oceania Continental Championships, Nelson (NZl) CC XCO/DHI/4X 15 Israel cup, Arad (Isr) 2 XCO 15 20th Annual Keyesville Classic, Lake Isabella, California* (USA) NE DHI/XCO/ST 15 - 16 UCI World Cup XCM 1, Manavgat/Antalya (Tur) CDM XCM 16 South African National Championships, Pietermaritzburg (RSA) CN XCO/DHI 16 Sunshine Cup #5: Limassol - Yermasogia, Race Under the Sun (Cyp) 1 XCM 16 Open de España - Maxxis, Albelda (La Rioja) (Spa) 2 XCO 16 Chilean National Championships, La Serena (Chi) CN XCO 22 Israel cup, Maalaot - Monfort Lake (Isr) 2 XCO 22 - 23 Australian National 24 hour solo championships, Canberra (Aus) CN XCM 23 8. Grand Prix Zlatolicje, Zlatolicje (Slo) 2 XCO 23 K-Capital Cup #2, Moneyscalp Forest, Newcastle (Irl) 2 XCO 23 Alpine Bikes Winter Series #3, Innerleithen, Scotland (GBr) NE DHI 25 Friendship MTB race, Strovolos (Cyp) 2 XCO 28 - 5 Absa Cape Epic, Knysna - Lourensford (RSA) SHC XCO 29 - 30 NMBS #1: Fontana National, Fontana, California* (USA) 1 XCO/DHI/4X/ST/SuperD 30 Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional, Corro D'Amunt (Spa) 2 XCO 30 16. Kamptal-Klassik-Trophy, Langenlois/Zöbing (Aut) 1 XCO 30 Medalla Light Ultimate Dirt Challenge, Rincon, Puerto Rico (PRc) 1 XCO 30 Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Buchs (Swi) 1 XCO 30 Maxxis Internacional DHI, Gouveia (Por) 1 DHI 30 Outsports Cup, Agios Pantelimon (Gre) 2 XCM 30 Chickasaw Trace Classic, Columbia, Tennessee* (USA) NE XCO/ST 30 Sundown International MTB Cup, Araxa (Bra) 1 XCO 30 Norcal #3: South Bay Invitational (USA) NE XCO April 3 - 6 Pan American Championships, San Juan De Los Morros (Ven) CC XCO/DHI/4X 5 Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Winterthur (Swi) 2 XCO 5 - 6 NMBS #2: NOVA National, Fountain Hills, Arizona* (USA) 2 XCO/ST/SuperD 6 Internazionali d'Italia Sunshine - Race Nalles, Nalles (Ita) 1 XCO 6 Open de España - Maxxis, St. Gregori (Spa) 2 XCO 6 XCO Super League, Djouce Co. Wicklow (Irl) 2 XCO 6 Coupe de France VTT Subaru Cross Country, Saint-Raphaël (Fra) 2 XCO 6 Ghost Bikes XCO, Aarhus (Den) 3 XCO 6 Monaga MTB Challenge, Bayamon (Pur) 2 XCO 12 Czech National Cup, Hradec Kralove (Cze) 2 XCO 12 - 13 Mountain States Cup #1, Fruita, Colorado* (USA) NE XCO/ST 13 Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Muttenz (Swi) 1 XCO 13 OWC MTB Cup, Oldenzaal (Ned) 2 XCO 13 Bundesliga XCO, Münsingen (Ger) 1 XCO 13 GP Massi - Copa Catalana/Superprestigio Massi, Barcelona (Spa) 1 XCO 13 Roc Laissagais, Laissac (Fra) 2 XCM 13 Scottish Downhill Series Round 1, Innerleithen, Scotland (GBr) NE DHI 13 Int. Eisenberger Weinidyllen Trophy, Eisenberg A.D. Pinka (Aut) 2 XCO 13 Portugual Cup XCO, Aviz (Por) 3 XCO 17 - 20 The Sea Otter Classic, Monterey, California (USA) NE XCO/DHI/4X 19 NUE Series #1: Cohutta 100, Tennessee (USA) NE XCM 19 - 20 UCI World Cup XCO 1, Houffalize (Bel) CDM XCO 19 Commune de Houffalize (Bel) 1 4X 20 Escalada De Serra Do Mar, Joinville (Bra) 2 XCM 20 Gunn-Rita Marathon - Granfondo del Montello, Montebelluna (Ita) 1 XCM 20 XCO Super League, Castlewellan Forest Park (Irl) 2 XCO 20 BMC 100km Classic, Victoria (Aus) NE XCM 20 British NPS DH #1: Ae Forest (GBr) NE DH 20 British National 4X Series: Apex MX, Warndon, Worcester (GBr) NE 4X 20 Outsports Cup, Agios Athanasios (Gre) 2 XCM 20 - 21 Copa Santa Catarina de Mountain Bike, Balneario Camborio (Bra) 3 DHI 26 New Zealand National Singlespeed Championships, Rotorua (NZl) CN XCO 26 - 27 UCI World Cup XCO 2, Offenburg (Ger) CDM XCO 27 Greenbriar Challenge, Frederick, Maryland* (USA) NE XCO 27 British National 4X Series, Apex MX, Warndon, Worcester (GBr) 2 4X 27 Ghost-Bikes XCO, Aarhus, Denmark (Den) 3 XCO 27 Portugal Cup DH, Fafe (Por) 2 DHI May 3 Bükkzsérc Cup, Bükkzsérc (Hun) 2 4X 3 Dirt Sweat & Gears 12 hour, Fayetteville, Tennessee* (USA) NE XCM 3 - 4 UCI World Cup XCO 3, Madrid (Spa) CDM XCO 3 - 4 Idyllwild Spring Challenge, Idyllwild, California* (USA) NE XCO/TT 4 XCM Gran Fondo Costa degli Estruschi, Marina di Bibbona (Ita) 2 XCM 4 XCO Cup Croatia Vodice 2008, Vodice (Cro) 2 XCO 4 Dirtworks 100km Classic, St Albans, NSW (Aus) NE XCM 4 Coyote Classic at Avimor, Boise, Idaho* (USA) NE XCO 8 Czech National Cup - XCO, Teplice (Cze) 2 XCO 10 Newnham Park Festival, Newnham Park, Plympton, Plymouth (GBr) 1 XCO 10 Czech National Cup/Malevil Cup - XCM, Jablonne v Podjestedi (Cze) 3 XCM 10 - 11 UCI World Cup DHI/4X 1, Maribor (Slo) CDM DHI /4X 11 Open de España - Maxxis, Ager (Lleida) (Spa) 2 XCO 11 Ötztaler Bike-Festival, Ötztal-Höhe (Aut) 2 XCO 11 Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional 2008, Ibiza (Spa) 1 XCO 11 Conca d'Oro Bike, Odolo (Ita) 2 XCM 11 Coupe de France VTT Subaru - Cross-country, St-Flour (Fra) 1 XCO 11 Coupe du Quebec, Baie-St-Paul, Quebec (Can) 2 XCO 16 - 18 Championnats d'Europe XCO, St-Wendel (Ger) CC XCO 17 Skoda Auto Grand Prix Race, Naleczow (Pol) 2 XCO 17 - 18 Coupe Canada Cup, Bromont, Quebec (Can) 1/2 XCO/DHI 1 7 - 18 NMBS #3: Santa Ynez National, Los Olivos, California* (USA) 2 XCO/DHI/DS/ST/SuperD 18 Scottish Downhill Series Round 2, Ae Forest, Dumfries (GBr) 2 DHI 18 Endurance 2008 - XCM, Patarat - San José (CRc) 2/3 XCM 18 Stumpjump 2008, Spartanburg, South Carolina* (USA) NE XCO 19 - 23 Bullrider Stage Race, Northern Territory (Aus) NE SR 23 - 26 Mountain States Cup - Chile Challenge, Angel Fire* (USA) 2 DHI/4X/DS/XC 24 Skoda Auto Grand Prix MTB Race, Sczawno Zdrój (Pol) 1 XCO 24 Czech National Cup - XCO, Karlovy Vary (Cze) 2 XCO 24 Dirtpark 4X Cup, Komló (Hun) 2 4X 24 - 25 Coupe Canada Cup, Mont Tremblant, Quebec (Can) 1/2 XCO/DHI 25 Bundesliga XCO - Bike the Rock, Heubach (Ger) HC XCO 25 Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Gränichen (Swi) 1 XCO 25 Internazionali d'Italia Val d'Arda Bike, Lugagnano Val d'Arda (Ita) 1 XCO 25 J Yawatahama International Cross-Country Race, Yawatahama City, Ehime (Jpn) 3 XCO 25 IXS German Downhill Cup, Winterberg (Ger) 2 DHI/4X 25 Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional 2008, Vall de Lord (Spa) 1 XCO 25 Giant-Powerbar Copa Catalana Marathon BTT, Gandesa-Terra Alta (Spa) 3 XCM 25 British NPS DH#2: Innerleithen (GBr) NE DHI 31 NUE Series #2: Mohican 100, Ohio (USA) NE XCM 31 - 1 UCI World Cup XCO 4 & DHI/4X 2, Vallnord (And) CDM XCO/DHI/4X 31 - 7 Craft Bike Trans Germany (Ger) SR June 1 Monte Generoso Bike Marathon, Mendrisio (Swi) 2 XCM 1 Coupe Canada Cup, Hardwood Hills, Ontario (Can) 1 XCO 1 Pilis Kupa, Pilisszántó (Hun) 2 XCO 1 Massanutten Hoo Ha, McGaheysville, Virginia* (USA) NE XCO 1 14th Annual Bump & Grind, Birmingham, Alabama* (USA) NE XCO 6 - 8 Mountain States Cup #4, Sol Vista, Colorado* (USA) NE DS/4X 7 - 8 UCI World Cup XCO 5 & DHI/4X 3, Fort William (GBr) CDM XCO/DHI/4X 8 Elsa Bike Trophy, Estavayer-le-lac (Swi) 2 XCM 8 Bardonecchia Mountain Classic, Bardonecchia (Ita) 2 XCM 8 Roc d'Oc, Gruissan (Fra) 1 XCM 8 Giant-Powerbar Copa Catalana Marathon BTT, Vall del GES (Spa) 3 XCM 13 Endurance 2008 - XCM, Atenas-Alajuela (CRc) 3 XCM 14 NUE Series #3: Lumberjack 100, Michigan (USA) NE XCM 14 Internazionali d'Italia - Vermiglio Cross Country, Vermiglio (Ita) 2/3 XCO 14 - 15 Czech National Cup - XCO-DHI, Spindleruv mlyn (Cze) 1 XCO/DHI 14 - 15 Subaru Cup, Mt. Morris, Wisconsin* (USA) NE XCO 15 ASVÖ Wurbauer Downhill, Windischgarsten (Aut) 2 DHI 15 Kisnána Kupa, Kisnána (Hun) 2 XCO 15 Championnats d'Europe / European Championships Marathon, Albstadt (Ger) CC XCM 15 Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Hasliberg (Swi) 2 XCO 15 Vojvodina MTB Trophy, Novi Sad (Sbr) 2 XCO 15 Maxxis Cup International XCO / DHI, Vallnord (And) 1 DHI 15 Coupe de France VTT Subaru - Descente, Montriond (Fra) 1 DHI 15 Österreich Grand Prix 2008, Windhaag bei Perg (Aut) 1 XCO 15 Bike & Fun - Festival Saalhausen, Saalhausen (Ger) 2 XCO 15 Superprestigio Massi, Berriz, Euskadi (Spa) NE XCO 17 - 22 UCI XCO/DHI/4X World Championships, Commezzadura - Val di Sole (Ita) CM XCO/DHI/4X 20 - 22 3rd Annual Capital Cup at Wisp, McHenry, Maryland* (USA) NE DHI/DS 21 Cowbell Challenge 12 hour, Charlotte, North Carolina* (USA) NE XCM 22 Black Forest Ultra Bike Marathon, Kirchzarten (Ger) 2 XCM 22 Dawg Dayz MTB Classic, North Little Rock, Arkansas* (USA) NE XCO 27 Cappadocia Mountaing Bike Festival, Göreme (Tur) 1 XCO 28 - 29 NMBS #4: Deer Valley National, Park City, Utah* (USA) 1 XCO/DHI/DS/ST/SuperD 28 - 29 KitzAlpBike Marathon + Cross-Country, Kirchberg / Klausen (Aut) 1 XCO/XCM 28 - 29 Coupe Canada Cup, Kamloops, British Columbia (Can) 2 XCO 28 - 29 MTB Zoetermeer, Zoetermeer (Ned) 1 XCO 28 - 29 IXS swiss downhillcup, Wiriehorn (Swi) 2 DHI 28 - 4 BC Bike (Can) SR 29 EKS Goldenrace, Schleitheim (Swi) 2 XCM 29 Grand Prix Dohnany, Dohnany (Svk) 2 XCO 29 Internationaler Spessart-Bike Marathon, Frammersbach (Ger) 1 XCM 29 Cappadocia Mountaing Bike Festival, Urgüp (Tur) 1 XCO July 4 US National Marathon Championships, Breckenridge, Colorado* (USA) CN XCM 5 Coupe Canada Cup, Canmore, Alberta (Can) 1 XCO 6 UCI Marathon World Championships, Villabassa (Ita) CM XCM 6 Coupe de France VTT Subaru - Cross-country - Descente, Les Orres (Fra) 1 XCO/DHI 6 British NPS DH#3: Fort William (GBr) 2 DHI 11 - 13 Mountain States Cup, Blast the Mass, Snowmass Village* (USA) 1 DHI/4X/DS/XCO 12 Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Savognin (Swi) 2 XCO 12 - 13 Championnats d'Europe DHI, Caspoggio in Valmalenco (Ita) CC DHI 12 - 13 La Traversee de l'Oisans, Les 2 Alpes - Bourg d'Oisans (Fra) 1 XCM 12 - 13 Canadian National Championships, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec (Can) CN DHI 12 - 13 NMBS #5: East Coast National, Windham, New York* (USA) NE XCO/DHI/DS/ST/SuperD 13 Trofei Montenegro, Bjelo Polje (Mne) 2 XCO 13 Bikemarathon, Bad Wildbad (Ger) 2 XCM 17 - 20 US National Championships, Mt. Snow, Vermont* (USA) CN XCO/DHI/4X/DS 19 NUE Series #4: Breckenridge 100, Colorado (USA) NE XCM 19 - 20 Canadian National Championships, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec (Can) CN XCO 19 - 26 Jeantex TransAlp, Germany to Italy (Ger) NE SR 26 NUE Series #5: Wilderness 100, Pennsylvania (USA) NE XCM 26 Galena Grinder, Ketchum, Idaho* (USA) NE XCM 26 - 27 UCI World Cup XCO 6 & DHI/4X 4, Monte-Saint-Anne, Quebec (Can) CDM XCO/DHI/4X 27 La Val Thorens Mountain Bike, Val Thorens (Fra) 1 XCM 27 XCM Tour de l'Assietta 2007, Sestriere (Ita) 2 XCM 27 MTB Maraton 'Terme Snovik 2008', Kamnik (Slo) 2 XCM August 1 - 3 Mountain States Cup - Full Tilt, Telluride, Colorado* (USA) NE DHI/DS/XCO 2 Ischgl Ironbike, Ischgl (Aut) 1 XCM 2 Ostravsky Chachar, Ostrava (Cze) 2 XCO 2 - 3 UCI World Cup XCO 7 & DHI/4X 5, Bromont, Quebec (Can) CDM XCO/DHI/4X 2 - 3 US National 24 hour Championships, 9 Mile, Wasau, Wisconsin* (USA) CN XCM 6 - 13 L'Hexagonal Tour de France VTT, Sedan - Saint Quentin en Yvelines (Fra) S1 XCO 9 - 10 IXS European DH Cup, Scuol (Swi) 1/2 DHI 10 Montmartre Downtown, Paris Montmartre (Fra) 1 DHI 10 Coupe Canada Cup, Baie-Saint-Paul, QC (Can) 2 XCO 10 Bundesliga XCO, Wetter (Ger) 1 XCO 10 British NPS DH#4: Moelfre (GBr) NE DHI 10 - 16 TransRockies (Can) SR 16 NUE Series #4: Fool's Gold 100, Georgia (USA) NE XCM 16 - 17 IXS swiss downhillcup, Klosters (Swi) 2 DHI 17 Coupe de France VTT Subaru - Descente, OZ en Oisans (Fra) 1 DHI 17 Sigma Sport Bike Marathon, Neustadt an der Weinstarße (Ger) 2 XCM 17 Eiger Bike Challenge, Grindelwald (Swi) 2 XCM 22 - 23 JEUX OLYMPIQUES XCO / OLYMPIC GAMES XC, Beijing (Chn) JO XCO 23 Grand Raid, Verbier-Hérémence-Evolène-Grimentz (VS) (Swi) 1 XCM 23 - 24 Singlespeed World Championships, Napa, California (USA) CM XCO 24 IXS European Downhill Cup, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Ger) 2 DHI 24 Coupe de France VTT Subaru - Descente, Montgenevre (Fra) 1 DHI 24 Coupe Canada Cup, Sun Peaks, British Columbia (Can) 2 DHI 29 - 30 Mountain States Cup Gravity Finals, Sol Vista, Colorado* (USA) NE DHI/DS 30 National Park Bike Marathon, Engadin - Val Müstair, Livigno (Swi) 2 XCM 30 - 31 Championnats Masters Mondiaux, Praloup (Fra) XCO/DHI 30 - 31 UCI World Cup XCO 8 & DHI/4X 6, Canberra (Aus) CDM XCO/DHI/4X 30 - 31 Laddies Loppet, Callaway, Minnesota* (USA) NE XCO/ST/SR 30 - 1 NMBS #6: Finals, Tamarack, Idaho* (USA) 2 XCO/DHI/4XorDS/ST/SuperD 31 NUE Series #5: Shenandoah Mountain 100, Virginia (USA) NE XCM 31 Inox Bike, Timotio (Bra) 2 XCM 31 Whiteface 3rd Annual 5km Downhill, Wilmington, NY* (USA) NE DHI September 6 NUE Series #6 (Finals): Tahoe - Sierra 100, California (USA) NE XCM 6 Czech National Cup - XCO, Kurim (Cze) 2 XCO 6 The Fall Classic, Breckenridge, Colorado* (USA) NE XCO/ST 6 - 7 IXS swiss downhillcup, Rinderberg Zweisimmen (Swi) 2 DHI 7 Bundesliga XCO, Sundern (Ger) 1 XCO 7 Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Bern (Swi) HC XCO 7 Benelux Cup - Margraten, Margraten (Ned) 1 XCO 7 Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional 2008, Tiana (Spa) 2 XCO 13 - 14 UCI World Cup XCO 9 & DHI/4X 7, Schladming (Aut) CDM XCO/DHI/4X 13 - 14 IXS swiss downhillcup, Verbier (Swi) 2 DHI 14 Giant-Powerbar Copa Catalana Marathon BTT, Gran Valira (Spa) 3 XCM 14 O-tour bike obwalden, Alpnach (Swi) 2 XCM 20 - 21 Payson Stampede 24 hour, Payson, Arizona* (USA) NE XCM 21 La Forestière, Lamoura - Arbent (Fra) 2 XCM 21 SEB Tartu Rattamaraton, Otepää - Elva (Est) 1 XCM 21 Bundesliga XCO, Bad Salzdetfurth (Ger) 1 XCO 21 G.P. Roel Paulissen, Genk (Winterslag) (Bel) 1 XCO 21 IXS Downhill Cup Leogang, Leogang (Aut) 2/1 DHI 21 Championnats d'Europe Masters XCM, Graz-Stattegg (Aut) CCM XCM 21 Adamello Bike, Pontedilegno BS (Ita) 2 XCM 21 Open de España - Maxxis, Ramales (Spa) 2 XCO 21 Endurance 2008 - XCM, Arenal - Guanacaste (CRc) 2/3 XCM 21 British NPS DH#5: Carlton Bank (GBr) NE DHI 28 IXS German Downhill Cup, Bad Wildbad (Ger) 2 DHI 28 Gimondibike, Iseo (Ita) 2 XCP 28 Descenso MTB Intern. De Galdakao, Galdakao (Spa) 3 DHI October 3 Nordpark-Cross, Innsbruck (Aut) 2 XCO 4 - 5 IXS swiss downhillcup, Bellwald (Swi) 2 DHI 4 - 5 UCI World Cup XCM 2, Ornans (Fra) CDM XCM 5 Casino Hondsrug Classic, Gieten (Ned) 1 XCO 5 Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional 2008, Calaf (Spa) 2 XCO 10 - 12 Roc d'Azur, Frejus - Roquebrune-sur-Argens (Fra) HC XCM/XCP 12 Bart Brentjens Challenge, Eijsden (Ned) 1 XCM 18 - 19 Shannon Ridge Showdown 16 hour, Clear Lake Oaks, California* (USA) NE XCM 24 - 26 US National Collegiate Championships, Banner Elk, North Carolina (USA) CN XCO/DHI/4XorDS 25 - 26 Piney Hills Fall Classic, Ruston, Louisiana* (USA) NE XC/SR November 6 - 10 Asian Mountain Bike Championships 2007, Kathmandu (Nep) CC XCO/DHI 12 - 15 La Ruta de los Conquistadores (CRc) SR Codes XCO = Cross Country XCM = Marathon Cross Country (or 12 or 24 hour race) DHI = Down Hill 4X = Four-cross/mountain cross - Four-rider elimination on the same course DL = Dual - Two-rider elimination on the same course DS = Dual slalom - Two-rider elimination on parallel courses PP = Point-to-point SS = Singlespeed CN = National championships CM = World championships CDM = World Cup CM = Continental championships S1 = Major stage race S2 = Minor stage race SR = Stage race (with no UCI points) HC = Very major single day mountain bike race 1 = Major single day mountain bike race 2 = Minor single day mountain bike race NE = National Event JO = Olympic Games (Jeux Olympiques) * = US National Mountain Bike Calendar 2008 USA Cycling Gravity Mountain Bike National Calendar Mar 31-Apr 1: NMBS #1, Phoenix, AZ. DH, DS, 4X. Cat 2 www.norbanationals.com Apr 12-15: Sea Otter Classic, Monterey, CA. DH, DS, SD. Cat 1 www.seaotterclassic.com Apr (TBD): Duryea Downhill, Reading, PA. DH. Cat 2 www.readingracing.com Apr 27-29: The Firestone Santa Ynez Valley Classic, Santa Barbara, CA. DH. Cat 2 www.ridesb.com May 5-6: NMBS #2, Fontana, CA. DH, DS, 4X. Cat 2 www.norbanationals.com May 12: Massanutten Yee-Ha, McGaheysville, VA. DH. Cat 2 www.massresort.com May 26-27: Chile Challenge, Angel Fire, NM. DH, 4X, SD. Cat 1 www.racemsc.com Jun 16-17: NMBS #3, Park City, UT. DH, DS, 4X. Cat 2 www.norbanationals.com Jul 7-8: NMBS # 4 Infineon Cougar Mountain Classic, Sonoma, CA. DH, 4X. Cat 2 www.cmclassic.com Jul 14-15: Blast the Mass, Snowmass Village, CO. DH, 4X, SD. Cat 1 www.racemsc.com Jul 28-29: Full Tilt in Telluride, Telluride, CO. DH, 4X. Cat 1 www.racemsc.com Jul 28-29: NMBS #5, Banner Elk, NC. DH, DS, 4X. Cat 2 www.norbanationals.com Aug 11-12: NMBS Finals, Snowmass Village, CO. DH, DS, 4X. Cat 2 www.norbanationals.com Aug 18-19: Idaho State Champ Finals at Tamarack, Donnelly, ID. DH. Cat 2 www.knobbytireseries.com Aug 31-Sep 1: Camp Eagle Classic MTB Festival, Rocksprings, TX. SD. Cat 2 www.campeagleclassic.com Sep 1-3: The Keystone Climax, Keystone, CO. DH, DS, 4X. Cat 1 www.racemsc.com Sep 15-16: Plattekill Extreme AMBC, Roxbury, NY. DH, DS. Cat 2 www.plattekill.com Oct 5-7: Rock MTN G3 Series #3, Angel Fire, NM. DH, DS. Cat 1 www.racemsc.com The six-event ultra endurance calendar consists of 62-mile races, marathons and 12- and 24-hour races. All races in the 2007 ultra endurance calendar have earned category-1 status. At the end of the season, overall series champions will be crowned. 2008 USA Cycling Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike National Calendar Feb 15-17: Mas O Menos 100k, Terlingua, TX. 100k www.desertsportsrx.com Feb 17: 12-Hours of Razorback, Reddick, FL. 12-Hour www.goneriding.com Apr 28: Dirt Sweat and Gears, Fayetteville, TN. 12-hour www.dirtsweatandgears.com May 5-6: Payson Stampede, Payson, AZ. 24-Hour www.tucsonracing.com Jun 23: Cowbell Challenge, Charlotte, NC. 12-hour www.cowbellchallenge.org Jul 28: Galena Grinder, Ketchum, ID. Marathon www.knobbytireseries.com Come on out and enjoy the fun!! These are Webmountainbike's picks for some of our favorite festivals. They are in semi-alphabetical order by state. Colorado events are near the top, and West Virginia near the bottom. Some listings may not be current, so check ahead!!Don't forget to bring your favorite party materials! Take 26 oz. waterbottle Add 2 tbsp. Citrus Cytomax Add 2 oz. Hornito's Tequila Add some ice cubes Add dash salt, pinch of sugar Add some fresh squeezed lime Fill with water, shake, and use post-ride only! *NOTE: Trail guides and books are available for most areas by clicking on the link in that section. If you want a state not listed with a festival, see index at bottom! ******************************************************************************* Come to the Virginia IMBA Mountain Bike Festival, May 26 - 29, 20 miles SW of Harrisonburg, VA. Celebrate Virginia's "A" in the IMBA Report card and enjoy some of the best mountain biking in the country. The festival will feature rides for all, fun events, and great company on a glorious weekend at a private campground nestled against the George Washington National Forest. Children under 16 are FREE! This fun-filled event is brought to you by IMBA, the Virginia Mountain Bike Association, MORE, and all Virginia mountain bike clubs and will be a fundraiser for all Virginia IMBA-affiliated clubs with representation. View the schedule of events, the weekend's details, and register. Cheers- Chris Scott, IMBA VA Rep Scott Scudamore, IMBA DC Rep Rich Edwards, IMBA Trail Solutions ****************************************************************************** Dead Horse State Park - This is in Arizona...Dead Horse Ranch State Park: Mountain Biking 101 on Sunday, 29 September. This 8:00 am ride is geared towards beginning riders who want to take that next step with their mountain bike: riding off-road. The event's received a lot of local press in the last few weeks - I'm not sure if we'll have 15 riders or 50. If you want to come and take the class, great!! It will continue on the LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH through June 2003. After three classes, you'll receive a certificate suitable for framing. (If you have questions, call Randy at 928-649-9533.) Camp Winnawombat - This is a festival for fat tire females held several times throughout the year in Fairfax, California. Call (415) 459-0980 for dates and info. Julian Fat Tire Festival - Held in May over a three day period in Julian, California. This is a small mountain town in the Cuyamaca Mountains, and features a hill climb to live music and wine tasting. Call (760) 765-2200 for info. Kernville Fat Tire Festival - This event is held in Southern California near Lake Isabella in late October. Rhonda Stallone, Media Relations & Marketing Coordinator - Mountain & River Adventures - P.O. Box 858 - Kernville, CA 93238 - (800) 861-6553 phone -(760) 376-1267 fax -www.mtnriver.com Team Big Bears Mountain Bike Festival - Held in Big Bear Lake, this festival promises to be a lot of fun in some beautiful forested areas. Bring your favorite Tequila! Call (909) 866-4565 for dates. 2005 Beaver Meadows Race My name is Lia Goodrich and I am the 2005 Beaver Meadows race coordinator for the CSU rams cycling team. I am writing to invite you to our race coming up on september 10-11. This is the 10th annual race and the festival is quickly growing to become one of the most well-known in Colorado. This year's activities for the weekend will include a short track race and downhill race on saturday, and a cross country race with festival on Sunday. The festival will include events for all ages including the first ever kid's race. Camping is available in Red Feather right on site and it is going to be a great time. We would love to see your team out for the fun. For more information, details and directions, visit www.ramscycling.com/bmrace or feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Lia Goodrich Race Promotion: Beaver Meadows vp@ramscycling.com 970.988.8593 Iron Horse Classic The 33rd Annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic will be in beautiful downtown Durango, Colorado on May 29-31, 2004. Events will include a road race, tour, criterium and a cross country mountain bike race. Cycling is good! For more information and to register, go to http://www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com/ Fruita Fat Tire Festival Fruita, Colorado. For more information call 800-873-3068 or 970-858-7220. Usually held in April: 4/29/04 - 5/2/04. This location is at the Colorado terminus of the famous "Kokopelli" trail. www.fruitamountainbike.com Crested Butte Fat Tire Festival - This is one of the oldest Fat Tire festivals. Held in late June in Colorado. Call Lowrider Promotions at (802) 226-7411. American Red Cross Fat Tire Festival AMERICAN RED CROSS FAT TIRE CLASSIC 15TH ANNIVERSARY PLEDGE EVENT FOR BIKERS & HIKERS Denver, December 7, 2004---The Mile High Chapter of the American Red Cross in Denver is proud to announce the 15th anniversary of the Fat Tire Classic at the beautiful Winter Park Resort. This popular pledge event offers mountain bike and hike enthusiasts the unique opportunity to enjoy the mountains of Winter Park while making an important contribution to their community. WHAT: 15th Annual American Red Cross Fat Tire Classic WHEN: June 25-26, 2005 WHERE: Winter Park Resort, Winter Park, Colorado REGISTRATION AND PLEDGING INFO: www.denver-redcross.org/events/ftc2005/index.asp or call (303) 722-7474 All proceeds from the Fat Tire Classic go to benefit the Mile High Chapter of the American Red Cross in it’s continued effort to serve those impacted by disaster in 13 counties throughout metro Denver including Grand, Summit, and Lake counties. To learn more about Red Cross programs, to make a financial donation, to sign up for classes, or to volunteer please call (303) 722-7474 or visit our web site at www.denver-redcross.org Winter Park "King of the Rockies" Mountain Bike Festival - Held in Winter Park, Colorado, this event has trials riding, clinics, tours, off-road race, welcome parties and barbecues. Call 1 (800) 722-4118. Florida Fat Tire Festival - Held in November in White Springs. Enjoy the great weather! Call (904) 397-2347. Ididaride - Held in Florida by the Suwannee Bicycle Association, this is a 50 mile off road ride event held in January. Call (904) 397-2347. Swamp Romp - Held in February in the Croom State Forest in Brooksville, Florida. Call the Southwest Association of Mountain Peddlers at (813) 985-5021. Nimblewill Mountain Bike Festival - This festival takes place in the Chatahoochee mountains of northern Georgia. It features night rides, bike-limbo, granny gear race, and camping and partying. Call (770) 445-8568. Sorba's Southeastern Mountain Bike Festival - Group rides for all abilities, games, contest, night rides, seminars, and racing. Usually held in Mid-May, in Georgia. Call (770) 565-1795. CAMBr Poker ride - In Illinois the Chicago area in Area Mountain Bikers (CAMBR) are holding their 10th annual Poker Ride on Sunday, November 3rd. This is a daylong bash with group rides on some of the best local unpaved trails, followed by events, good food, good music and good beer. Participants will get a playing card at selected points along the ride. At the end, all riders will get to pick a prize from a huge table of swag, going in order from best hand on down. Everyone gets at least one prize! Come out and join us for our last big hurrah of the year. The event will be held from 10 am to dusk at Pulaski Woods West in the Palos Forest Preserve, Willow Springs, Illinois (about 20 minutes southwest of Chicago). Everyone is welcome, just bring a grab bag gift (around $10 value) and a cash donation. CAMBr is an IMBA affiliated, non-profit, volunteer mountain biking advocacy group. Our mission is to promote responsible trail use, to prevent trail closings, and to maintain unpaved trails for bicycling in the Chicago area. CAMBr also seeks to promote trail cycling opportunities through stewardship, environmental and social responsibility, education, and a spirit of cooperation among all trail users, the conservation community, and governing bodies. Learn more about CAMBr at www.cambr.org. See you there! Kansas Dirt Tour - This features a 250 mile, seven day ride on private lands owned by farmer's and ranchers in the Flint Hills of southern Kansas. The ride is through rolling hills and little developed landscapes. Much of the land was designated as National Park, but never acquired. The ride is held in late September, and you can camp out or sleep in barns. Call (913) 492-4015. Bike Butler Mountain Bike Festival - Held in Kentucky in July, this festival includes cross-country, slalom, hill climbs, relays, time trials, and trail runs. Lodging and dining in Carrollton. Call (502) 484-2998. CenLa Fat Tire Festival - Are you guys going to post the CenLa Fat Tire Festival announcement on your website? It is in Alexandria, Louisiana from October 19 - 21 from what I have heard. I think one of the sponsors is Red River Cyclery (318-473-4256) if you want to check it out before you post it. I was trying to get some information on the upcoming festival, and there is really nothing out there for those who are interested. Just a thought. Giants Ridge Mountain Bike Festival - Held in Minnesota on Labor Day. Cross-country, trials, hill climb, and downhill. Have fun! Call 1 (800) 688-7669. Laurentian Mountain Bike Festival - Two day event in Minnesota, featuring a 15 mile fire-road race. Call 1 (800) 688-7669. Bike Battle I was checking out http://www.webmountainbike.com/ and noticed that you have bmx event info on your site. I didn’t see any info about the upcoming Red Bull Bike Battle event and wanted to send you a link to the official site with all the details: http://www.redbullbikebattle.com Red Bull Bike Battle takes place in Boston, MA on September 27th. Pedro's Fest - LANESBOROUGH, Mass. (July 21, 2005) David "Tinker" Juarez will be a special guest at the 11th Annual Pedro's Mountain Bike Festival, Aug. 5-7 in Western Massachusetts' Berkshire Mountains. After success in BMX during the 1970s, Juarez crossed over to mountain bike racing in 1986. He has been America's most consistent international racer. Juarez won three NORBA national championships, earned a spot on two Olympic teams, won a Pan American gold medal, and earned a berth in the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. Long after most of his contemporaries retired, Juarez moved into the world of endurance racing, winning four 24 Hour Solo National Titles. At 44, he continues to race endurance events and has announced plans to compete in the 2006 Race Across America. But Juarez is especially noted for his rapport with fans. He is often seen working with first-time mountain bike riders and kids, helping them to develop their skills. "I think that going to Pedrosfest is a chance to meet a lot of people who want to know about and have fun with cycling," said Juarez. "I've gotten so much out of mountain biking but it's also good get back to the sport by just going out and riding with a bunch of people and not worrying about who's going to beat who." The 11th annual Pedro's Mountain Bike Festival will return to the Berkshires Aug. 5-7. The largest mountain bike festival in America, "Pedrosfest" is a rendezvous for cyclists of all ages, types, and abilities. Although the festival retains its muddy mountain bike heritage, this three-day extravaganza is also about music, great food, camping, and family oriented activities. The musical acts have always been highlights of the festival, with bands playing Saturday night. A favorite event for families looking for a quieter evening has been the outdoor "ride-in" movie theater held Friday night. Increasingly road cycling events have been included in the schedule to complement the fat tire offerings. This year will also see the Mavic Charity Marathons held Saturday morning. These include two different rides to Mount Greylock, a mountain bike ride to raise funds for the Lymphoma Research Foundation and a road ride to benefit the Tyler Hamilton Foundation. One of the great features of the festival is the large selection of demo bikes offered by leading manufacturers. There is also a huge selection of components, clothing, and accessories in the expo area. The 11th Annual Pedro's Mountain Bike Festival will be held Aug. 5-7 at Lanesborough, Mass. For more information visit www.pedrosfest.com, send e-mail to info@pedrosfest.com, or call 781.871.9824. Road Apple Rally - The Road Apple Rally is the longest running annual mountain bike race in the world. It started in 1981 and this year will be its 20th anniversary! World class pro mountain bikers such as Ned Overend, Greg Herbold, Daryl Price, and John Tomac love competing in the Road Apple. It is located in New Mexico, at the Lions Wilderness Ampitheatre. Come join us this year on October 7, for what pros call the most fun mountain bike race there is. The Road Apple Rally offers classes for everyone including Clydesdales, single speed, and vintage single speed. A delicious barbecue dinner is included in the entry fee. Live entertainment provided by Semi-Normal. Nan, Christi, and Robyn will perform an eclectic of folk, rock, jazz, country, and original material. Three girls, three guitars - DON'T MISS IT!Beginners will do an 18-mile loop, all others will do the famous 30 mile Road Apple Loop. Climbing on the course is minimal, making it fast and fun. When you do the whoop sections you will think you are in the air more than on the ground. For more info go to roadapplerally.com T Bird 12 hours of MadnessJune 14th - T-Bird 12 hours of Madness - Norman, OK - Our 2nd annual all nighter. Teams of 1, 2, or 4 will try to log as many laps as possible on a sweet 10 mile course with only one team member riding at a time. starts at 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, cost for pre-registered riders is only $65 and includes an awesome printed bike jersey. July 19th - Trail of Tears 100 - Oklahoma City - Our 3rd annual 100 miler. In fact it's the only 100 mile MTB race in this region. It covers 6 cities, 3 lakes, 1 river and all of the asphalt that connects them. Some call it Crazy, and the rest call it the Toughest MTB Race in Oklahoma, in fact it's so tough "It just might make you cry". It starts at 7:00 am, cost for pre-registered riders is only $65 and includes an awesome printed bike jersey. Both of these races are qualifiers for the 24 hours of Adrenaline 2003 World Solo Championships. You may find out more about these races at www.HavingFunInc.com , or call 405-822-287, and a race flyer www.havingfuninc.com/bike entries 03.htm may be printed here as well. Choctaw Mountain Bike Jamboree - May 28-30 2004 in Hogden, Oklahoma MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUBS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ARE COMING TO THE TALKING TREES CAMPGROUND & HEALTH SPA TO TEST THEIR SKILLS ON THE TRAILS OF THE OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST AND ENJOY FELLOWSHIP. FACILITIES INCLUDE RV HOOK-UPS, THE BEVERAGE BARN, OUTDOOR THEATER, MASSAGE THERAPY UNIT, HYDROTHERAPY UNIT, AND GREAT FOOD IN THE DINING FACILITY DURING THE FOUR DAYS IN THE CAMP RIDE THE OLD MILITARY ROAD TRAIL 5.6 MILES, BOARDSTAND TRAIL 6.2 MILES, OR BILLY CREEK TRAIL 3.5 MILES AND EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS OF THE OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST. SECTIONS OF THESE TRAILS ARE STEEP FEES: PACKAGE $55 EACH US$ 3 NIGHTS OF TENT CAMPING 4 DAYS ENTRANCE TO JAMBOREE 2004 OFFICIAL JAMBOREE PATCH FOR TRAIL RIDES 2004 OFFICIAL JAMBOREE T-SHIRT ENTRANCE TO HYDROTHERAPY UNIT ENTRANCE TO ALL CONCERTS ENTRANCE TO ALL DRAWINGS BATHHOUSE HOT SHOWERS Information; Talking Trees Campground & Health SPA, 53157 US Hwy. 59, Hodgen, Oklahoma 74939, 918/653-2187, Fax 360/242-9441, http://Talking-Trees.com “Up and Down” freestyle event know as “Chutes and Ladders”. May 7th, 2005- Ashland, Oregon will be the site for the 1st ever mountain bike This unique event is presented by 3AM Events (www.3amevents.net). Staged in a natural rock quarry, one mile from downtown Ashland, riders will rip up and down a multitude of possible lines during their descent of the 250-foot rock quarry walls. Ten to fifty foot drops, with man-made gap jumps, multiple wall rides, step-downs, hits, ladders and huge transitions will line the walls of this natural amphitheater. This course will present a dizzying array of choices sculpted from natural terrain and man-made problems. Creativity, style and a solid line will determine who rides away with the cash purse and the grand prize of a complete Kona Stinky Dee-lux free ride MT bike ($3000.00). A festival setting will frame the course with food, drinks, music and entertainment. The after party, hosted at the eclectic Black Sheep Pub in down town Ashland, will follow the event. The event is open to riders of all ages. For more information contact Seth Rand at www.3amevents.net or 541-301-2572. Beer and Gear Festival - We have a small festival that is not a pure mountain bike festival but may be of interest to your readers. Beer & Gear festival June 21 2003 We are an outfitter based in Ohiopyle Pennsylvania, right in the middle of a state park and surrounded by a bunch of awesome riding. The festival is comprised of approx 10 microbreweries (2001 lineup-Frederick Brewing, Deep Creek, Great Lakes, Troegs, etc) and gear vendors Immersion Research, Cannondale, Orvis, Camel Bak, Perception, Wavesports If you are interested in listing please drop me aline and we will keep you updated and provide the appropriate URL See you on the trail Eric Martin Owner Wilderness Voyageurs www.wilderness-voyageurs.com eric@wilderness-voyageurs.com phone 800-272-4141 fax 724-329-0809 Rattling Creek Bike Bash - Event: 5th Annual RCST MTB Bash Where: Camp Muckle-Ratz, Elizabethville, PA Greetings Trail Comrades, Final plans and details are worked out for the 5th Annual RCST Mountain Bike Bash. The dates are September 15 (evening) , 16, 17, and 18 2005. Thursday night camping will be available again. This year will feature a chili cookoff on Friday evening. We'll have two categories; HOT and MILD. The winners will be selected by all of you (the people) who want to do some taste tests and vote for your favorite. Only one vote for each category will be allowed. Because of time constraints we are going to allow participants to make the chili at home and heat it up on Friday evening, or you can make it on site if you want to, it's up to you. There are no limits on ingredients, use beans, corn, pasta, hamburger, or any meat you want to use. We will be providing small cups (4-6 ounce) for taste testing. We'll also have some kind of palet cleansers (crackers, cheese) so you get a true taste of each participants chili. If you're planning on participating in the cookoff please make enough so that a good amount of voters get to taste your masterpiece (6-8 quarts). If you want to re-coup some of the cost of the ingredients please feel free to charge for your samplings (25 cents per sample would probably cover most of the costs). So if you think you make a mean chil, RCST says "PROVE IT". Returning this year will be a swap meet, huffy toss, and a "King and Queen of Rock's Ridge" contest and the CAT\Park Tool School with Damian Miller. Of couse we will be having Gonder's Grubhouse doing a chicken barbeque again, beverage tasting, live music, rides for everyone, plenty of swag, and plenty of mountain bike camaraderie. We will have warm showers again this year. If you plan on entering the chili cookoff please let us know and which category, HOT, MILD, or both. If bringing items for the swap meet, please drop us a line telling us what items you have so we can add them to the list. So don't hesitate, sign up now. As always attendance is limited to 150 people. Click on the link for the Bash page where you can print out the registration form: Bash Page RIDE ON Keith Whitcomb Rattling Creek SingleTrackers (RCST) Mountain Bike Weekend Festival - Held in Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania in in mid June, this three day event, now in its 17th year, has made this quaint mountain town in the NE part of the state an attraction for mountain bikers year round. The event itself is pre-registration only, and limited to 1000 participants. It's is usually full by March 31. Those seeking an invitation should send a # 10 SASE to: MBW, 634 S Spruce St, Lititz, PA 17543 before February 1. Big Mick Rails to Trails Rapid City, SD --- The Southern Black Hills Bicycle Association is sponsoring "THE BIG MICK" Century and Half-Century rides on the George S. Mickelson trail, a 114 mile Rails to Trails route through the spectacular scenic beauty of the Black HIlls of South Dakota. The rides will take place on Saturday, July 13, 2002. The century riders will start at 6:00 a.m. at the Deadwood Trailhead located near the First Western Bank in Deadwood, SD and ride to Edgemont, SD. The half-century riders will start at 10:00 a.m. at the Mountain Trailhead, just south of Crazy Horse Memorial, near Custer, SD and ride to Edgemont, SD. For registration and more information on "THE BIG MICK", call 605-745-5054 or go to website www.thebigmick.org Red Bull Rampage - Located in Virgin, Utah. This is about the upcoming Red Bull Rampage event and here is the link to the official site with all the details: http://www.redbullrampage.com/ Red Bull Rampage takes place in Kolob Reservoir Virgin, Utah on October 16th through October 19th. Red Bull Rampage features some of the world’s top mountain bikers participating in one of the toughest free-ride competitions. Brian Head Bash - This is going to be a great event with plenty of good riding and grub in UTAH. www.mountaininfo.com/bikebash2001 . Brian Head Bash, Fat Tire Festival, August 2-5, Southwestern Utah Thanks. Clark Krause, Event Director Moab Fat Tire Festival - Held in one of the most scenic areas in the world, in Utah, in late October - in 2003 Oct. 30 & 31 & Nov. 1 & 2. Don't miss the Halloween party and slide shows. The contact phone number is 435 260-1182 fax 435 259-2312 website www.moabfattirefestival.com Fish Lake in the Fall - Held near Richfield, Utah, the weekend after Labor Day. Get in on the more than $10,000 in prizes from this three day fun filled festival. Call (435) 896-9300. Pedalfest - Held in Park City, Utah, in late June. Mountain bikers of all ages are welcome to do the clinics and cross-country rides. Thin Air Fat Tire Festival - This is held in early June, and is similar to the Fish Lake in the Fall festival. Call 1 (800) 858-7951. New England Mountain Bike Festival - Late September in Vermont to enjoy the fall colors in all their glory, this is a four day festival with no competition. In other words, LET'S PARTY! Call (802) 728-5747. - First weekend in October in the Cascade Mountains in Washington. Features guided catered rides, rodeo, hill climb, kid's ride, and a cross-country race. Call (509) 996-3287. APPALACHIAN CLASSIC 7TH ANNUAL RACE -West Virginia Greetings from the Appalachian Classic Mountain Bike Race! My name is Diann Clothier, and I am advertising for our race, which will be June 7th & 8th, 2003, at the Calhoun County Park in Grantsville, WV. This is our 7th annual race - we are sanctioned by the WV Mountain Bike Association as a WV Point Series race, and generally have 150 - 200 racers. Our race is the Weekend before the NORBA races at Snowshoe. We feature the famous Saturday Pond Jump,Middle School & High School Races, the Sunday morning Shimano Kid's Races, and the 10, 20, & 30K Mountain Bike Race at high noon. Although our web site is not currently up & running, it will be soon - please visit our web site at www.appalachianclassic.com, for more information. There are also archived articles about the race and pictures at www.iplayoutside.com Any product support should be shipped to Appalachian Classic, c/o Clothier, HC 89 Box 510, Millstone, WV 25261. Fall Extravaganza - in West Virginia The International Mountain Bicycling Association would like to invite you to a Trailbuilding/Mountain Biking fall extravaganza in the mountains surrounding Parkersburg, West Virginia, October 18-20, 2002. This weekend is a great way to cap off your season with awesome rides, trailbuilding instruction and an all-around fun event. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew will be on hand to lead a Trailbuilding School, teaching the essentials of trail design, construction and maintenance. This two-day school features an in-class trailbuilding session on Saturday, and a full day field session on Sunday where attendees get to dig in the dirt and layout new trail. Make sure to charge up your bike batteries, because after the Trailbuilding School the locals will lead riders on their best Blair Witch impersonation into serpentine, primo West Virginia singletrack. For more info contact event coordinator Darrell Brown at 304-464-4444 or email Darrell_Brown@bpd.treas.gov West Virginia Fat Tire Festival - Held at Elk River touring center deep in the mountains of West Virginia near the Snowshoe resort. This is the hot spot for mountain biking in the state. Held in early August, this is a five day event and loaded full of fun and events. Great eats at Elk River Touring Center, and lodging is nearby, or you can camp out in the wilds. Call (304) 572-3771. Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival - Held in mid-September in Wisconsin. Events are a 40-mile ride, a 16 -mile ride, mountain bike orienteering, and more! This is the largest off-road bicycling event in the world, and registration is limited to 2,500 people. Call 715-798-3594 or visit www.cheqfattire.com. If you have been to one of these festivals, let us know how it was for our message board. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Trail books for states not listed above: ARIZONA IDAHO ILLINOIS MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MICHIGAN NEW MEXICO NEW JERSEY NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA OREGON TEXAS VERMONT VIRGINIA |
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