Fri Feb 27, 2004
Source: Mike Porter

Team Big Bear and 1010TV announced today that the 8 race series of National Off-Road Bicycle Association (NORBA) Nationals will be webcast live over the internet. The webcast will also feature live interaction with the viewers.

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Wed Feb 25, 2004
Source: IMBA

Ten Year Partnership Works Wonders for Mountain Biking and Trails

Subaru of America, Inc. recently renewed its support of the acclaimed
Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew through 2006. Launched in 1997, the
Subaru/IMBATrail Care Crew program has led more than 1,000 trail projects, trained more than 35,000 people in sustainable trailbuilding techniques and logged half a million miles of coast-to-coast travel in its official Subaru vehicles.

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Tue Feb 24, 2004
Source: Mike Johansen

The Drop In Bus made it back to Calgary safely and in record time yesterday after the trek over the Rockies to Vancouver for the Advil Outdoor Show. The energy that surrounds this event is why it is fast becoming the Interbike of Canada.

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Tue Feb 24, 2004
Source: Mike Porter

Bombshell Racing, makers of some of the industry's highest quality MTB wheels and components, has just come to an agreement with Specialized superstar Kyle Strait to exclusively run it's Fat Daddy line of MTB rims. "We are extremely excited to have Kyle on board with our wheel program. Kyle met our sales manager Jason Anderson a couple of months ago and the deal was set into motion," stated Bombshell Marketing Director Will Rells. "Kyle is an exceptional young man and represents his sponsors very well."


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Mon Feb 23, 2004
Source: Rod Leland

Last night at Canada Olympic Park the First Fat Tire race of the season went down with perfect conditions and a crazy course. It was super warm and a lot of competitors came out and tried their hand at seeing who could stay on their bike over 6 foot stepdowns and 25 foot tables.

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Mon Feb 23, 2004
Source: Marshall Rutman

Race Face Performance Products, along with Giant Bicycles and Manitou Suspension is proud to announce the selection process for the third annual Race Face Ultimate Freeride Challenge has been completed.

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Mon Feb 23, 2004
Source: Luc 'Acadian' Albert

The Second Spectacle picks up right were the First Spectacle ended. This installment is packed with approximately 40 minutes of racing action from NORBA NCS’s DH and 4X, plus some good footage from local rippers!

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Sun Feb 22, 2004
Source: Karl Burkat

With the new website changes in effect, what better time to throw up a new poll. The question asked this time around; What was your favorite Dropin Episode from Season One. Also, from now on we will be adding new polls every two weeks. And the results from the last poll, How much do you spend on biking travel in a year, ended with most poeple not spending a dime and just riding out their front door.

Sat Feb 21, 2004
Source: James Radke

Itching to get back on your bike? This Sunday(Feb. 22) the WINTER FAT TIRE BIKERCROSS series at C.O.P is almost here. With high speed, big air and carnage everywhere, snow is the big equalizer. Every rider stands a chance to advance regardless of the field!

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Sat Feb 21, 2004
Source: Luc 'Acadian' Albert

USA Cycling announced yesterday elevated UCI status of the first two events on the 2004 NORBA National Mountain Bike Series Calendar. Upgraded from its original E-2 ranking, the pro cross-country and short track races for men and women now hold UCI E-1 status at the events in Waco, Texas and Sonoma, Calif. Similarly, the men’s and women’s mountain cross events in Sonoma will also hold E-1 status.
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Fri Feb 20, 2004
Source: Jason Sumner@VeloNews

Following an offseason that nearly saw the Maxxis mountain-bike team merge with the Giant squad, the orange-and-black, tire-maker sponsored team is back with a new line-up that includes Canadian cross-country honch Geoff Kabush.

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Wed Feb 18, 2004
Source: Karl Burkat

The design team at Pinkbike has been hard at work the last few days improving some of the site's functionality. We've added a new User Registration System to the website to offer more options to you, the user. Read on to see the changes.

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Tue Feb 17, 2004
Source: Luc 'Acadian' Albert

Dirt Mag's long awaited video "Earthed" will have a USA premiere @ Hennessey's, Dana Point this Thursday Night at 7:30. A lot of SWAG to be won and raffle benefits will go to the Johnny Waddell recovery fund. Meet some pros. All ages if you come early.
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Fri Feb 13, 2004
Source: Gabe Fox

Cove Bikes along with Cycling BC present the Cove Bikercross at Grouse Mountain. With exclusive access to Grouse’s World Cup track, starting in April, the series will run every Wednesday for the duration of the summer.

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Thu Feb 12, 2004
Source: Paddy Kaye

An unsuccessful attempt at working with Whistler’s bike park for the 7th strait year has pushed Joyride to continue its vision and development to other arenas. Joyride Productions Inc. is pleased to announce Joyride 04 in its raw form to take place July 10th at Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops BC.

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Wed Feb 11, 2004
Source: Transition Bikes

Transition Bikes set out three weeks ago with the help of PinkBike.com to let the riding community decide the name of their new hardtail frame to be released spring 2004. The contest drew over 6000 entries from across the globe. "It was a huge success”, says co-owner Kevin Menard. "We received far more entries than we expected and as a result it took us awhile to finally decide on the winner".

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