Monthly Archives: September 2011

Dylan Sherrard – I Hate Summer Update

Posted on 09/19/2011 by eddy

I hate Summer. Such a statement may seem questionable coming from a mountain biker living in one of the hottest places you can think of, but I am totally serious. The hottest and driest days of the summer are my least favorite of the year. I much prefer a thick frost on my windshield and icy snot in my nose to the impending beads of sweat that slowly roll their way down my back when simply standing still. Trails turned oceans of brake bumps and bomb holes create a major lack of enthusiasm. The chatter of shit kicked trails vibrating though my bike and into my body reeks of destruction. And I have also never really been a fan of choking on the lonely pale dust that lingers around ever corner of the trail. Such a dream killer. Read More→

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Alex Volokhov, Kona Grass Roots Rider – A Day in the Life Video

Posted on 09/19/2011 by eddy

Alex day edit on pinkbike.com

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Empanada Roost

Posted on 09/19/2011 by eddy

Gravity Bolivia guides Leith McLeod and John Butler ride the local trails on a day off in La Paz, Bolivia. Featuring possibly the world’s highest (altitude) dirt jumps and pumptrack at 3900m or 12800 ft. Alistair Matthew and Cody Evenhus man the cameras. Trail and stunts including the dirt jumps and below built by the same Gravity crew. Music is the song “Take a Minute” by K’naan.

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Kona 24hrs of Old Pueblo Registration Deadline October 1

Posted on 09/19/2011 by eddy

Stay tuned for the registration link coming October 1st

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Il Team Nissan Kona BOC vince all’Enduro MTB Trophy of the Nations (Italy)

Posted on 09/19/2011 by joonas

La quarta prova del circuito Super Enduro valevole per l’Enduro MTB Trophy of the Nations è stata disputata a Salice d’Ulzio (TO).

Oltre 320 atleti, molti dei quali stranieri, erano presenti al via dei due giorni di competizione , nonostante le condizioni inclementi del tempo: nuvoloso sabato, pioggia, nebbia e freddo intenso la domenica.

Ottima l’originalità della formula delle manches e la tracciatura dei bellissimi trails alpini in una delle località sede dei Giochi Olimpici.

Gli atleti del Team Kona Nissan BOC, nonostante la poca fortuna (problemi tecnici hanno condizionato le prestazioni di Amour, Cordone, Manera e costretto al ritiro Zunino) hanno raggiunto il gradino più alto nella classifica dei Team al Trofeo delle Nazioni e hanno ottenuto, come al solito, ottimi risultati individuali: Karim Amour secondo SE5 e Alex Stock terzo SE3. Read More→

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Kona Riders Antoine Bizet and Alexi Bottin (France)

Posted on 09/16/2011 by joonas
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Eiger Bike Challenge im Schweizerischen Grindelwald

Posted on 09/13/2011 by joonas

Markus Ziegler vom Bike Ranch/Kona-Rothaus Team startete wieder bei der Eiger Bike Challange im schweizerischen Grindelwald. Wo sich normalerweise Touristen drängen, starteten um 7 Uhr in der Früh die Fahrer der Langdistanz über 88 Kilometer und 3900 Höhenmeter. Markus hatte sich viel vorgenommen, hatte aber bereits am ersten Berg mit schweren Beinen zu kämpfen. Dennoch konnte er den Sichtkontakt zur Spitze bis zum zweiten Berg halten. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt hatten die Fahrer bereits über 1000 Höhenmeter geschafft. Es folgte der Schlussanstieg hoch zur bekannten Kleinen Scheidegg. Diesen Berg kannte Ziegler noch aus den Vorjahren und nutzte dies zu seinem Vorteil. Er konnte nochmals einige Positionen gutmachen. Nur in der letzten Tragepassage konnte er mit einem seiner Konkurrenten nicht mehr mithalten. Es folgte die Schlussabfahrt nach Grindelwald, bei der Ziegler aber nicht mehr zu viel riskierte, denn die Plätze schienen bereits sicher vergeben. Nach vorne und hinten klafften große Lücken. Und so fuhr Markus nach 5:09 Stunden als 11 in der Lizenzwertung und 12 in der Gesamtwertung ins Ziel. “Es war nicht ganz mein Tag, aber bei dem starken Starterfeld und des kleinen Defekts kann ich zufrieden sein” resümierte Ziegler.

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Helen Wyman – 2 for 2 in USA Cyclocross Racing

Posted on 09/13/2011 by eddy

Helen made it 2 wins in a weekend at the second day of the Nittany Lions cyclo-cross in Philadelphia. Confident from yesterday’s victory, Helen got a better start and stretched out a lead of over 20 seconds in the first lap, only to have all of the advantage taken away with a puncture.

As Helen entered the pit, the chasing group of 3 past her, but a quick change and Helen caught and passed the others before the next obstacle on the course. She continued to build a lead and finished 1 minute 30 seconds up on her closest rival, Joyce Vandenbeken. Joyce has hit the season in great form and controlled the battle for 2nd from behind Laura van Gilder. One attack saw Joyce take an advantage which she never looked like giving up. Despite also suffering a puncture, Laura held on for 3rd place.

“2 out of 2 is as good as I could have asked for. I felt a lot better today, I think I got rid of some cobwebs yesterday. I can’t say my legs felt great, this course is a lot harder than it looks. I think I deserve an easy day now” said Helen after the race “I think next weekend is going to offer us all lots of very different challenges and I’m really looking forward to it. Fingers crossed I can put on a good show and keep the run going”

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Joonas Vinnari Riding at Kona Bikepark Levi, Finland

Posted on 09/13/2011 by joonas


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Helen Wyman Wins the CX Season Opener

Posted on 09/13/2011 by eddy

The season started very well for Helen in the USA with a win in this season’s opening cross, Nittany Lions. Helen took the lead on the first corner and extended her lead throughout the race. Joyce Vandenbeken provided strong competition in the opening laps and she continued to pull away from the local riders to take 2nd place.

“It’s always great to start the season with a win so I’m really happy. I came here wanting to win for Kona in their own country and I did just that.” said Helen after the race. “The course was great, the guys have put so much effort into the events over the weekend at a great venue with all the best facilities. With the live stream too they really are being progressive with their events here.”

Tomorrow Helen will be taking part in an event on the same course where she hopes to make it 2 out of 2 for the start of the season.

“Bring on tomorrow!”

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Sharpie Shred 2-0

Posted on 09/12/2011 by mitchell

The custom Sharpie Shred 2-0

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Big Unit x 3 – Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie, September 11

Posted on 09/12/2011 by eddy

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