Daily Archives: 10/03/2012

USA Cycling on the Rapha Northwest Classic Junior Stage Race

Jim Brown has accomplished a lot in cycling, but his most recent challenge – a junior stage race – was the most satisfying. The Rapha Northwest Classic Junior Stage Race was a two-day, three-race event and the first of its kind in the state of Washington. It promises to be a season highlight in the Great Northwest for years to come. “It’s the pinnacle of anything I’ve ever promoted,” Brown said. “I’ve had Belgians and pros at my races but putting this on the map is a big deal to me. I’m proud of it.”

USA Cycling Director of Development Steve McCauley wasn’t surprised that Brown’s club, Revel Consulting-Rad Racing NW, put on a good show. read more

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Spencer Paxson Reflects on his Time in Revelstoke BC

The Real Deal in Revelstoke – It’s not every bike ride that you need to check your balance against the prop-wash from a helicopter hovering just above your head as you careen down unknown alpine singletrack..being filmed in the process!

Sarah and I spent last week based in Revelstoke, British Columbia with Kona Bicycles and Sherpas Cinema to showcase Kona’s new 2013 mountain bikes in some of the best riding locations that North America has to offer. What we came away with was nothing less than legendary. A fabulous crew of people, perfect weather, world class terrain, the best cinematographers and photographer in the biz, top-notch equipment…not to mention a helicopter, a faithful dog, and an amazing chef (thanks again, Eddy!) Read more

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Give mountain biking a go, with MBW/Kona Bikes

Killarainy Woods. Moycullen, Ireland. 1-4pm. Sunday October 7th.

For National Trails Day 2012 our Irish Dealer MBW will be running a number of events on the MTB trails; including kids races and beginners spins. MBW Bike Shop have a full fleet of Kona Bikes to demo including: Cinder Cones, Cadabra, Kahuna, Tanuki, Satoris, Jake, Tika, Kula 2-4, Hula, Shred 2-0 and Makena.

Full Details available at: www.connemaramtb.com

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