Friday 29 June 2012

Proper Job @ Gawton - Two different angles.

Here are two very different takes on filming the same thing. Ones a very well filmed and edited vid, the others a quick GoPro run. Whichever one you like best, one things for sure, Proper Job at Gawton is probably the funnest track I've ever ridden! Get over there NOW and give it a blast!

The first vid is from Felix Smith


Dean Collister and Iain Docherty ride Proper Job from Felix Smith on Vimeo.

This one is from KooBikes

Coming soon - Dept.26 Crash Epic part 2!

Heres the teaser for Crash Epic part 2... send your clips in to benjaminjamesclarke@hotmail.com!


PHOTO OF THE WEEK

This is from practice at the weekends DH World Cup race at Windham, NY. Dust bomb, photo by Victor Lucas.


VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Dom suggested this one, cheers fragile northerner! I might have used this before but its epic, so here it is again!

Tuesday 26 June 2012

Mondraker Gravity Mountain Bike Rally


Some of da boyzzz are already booked in for this... Get on it! Heres the official splurb.
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Mondraker Gravity Mountain Bike Rally

Date: 15th/16th September 2012

Venue: Holnicote Estate, Exmoor

Quick Summary: 2 Days of gravity fuelled Mountain Biking action in the heart of Exmoor. World Champ Fabien Barel will be in riding.

Get ready to finish a summer of mountain biking in style. The Mondraker Gravity Mountain Bike Rally combines everything that is great in mountain biking and takes it to one of the best riding spots in the British Isles, Exmoor. Stunning views meet fast flowing trails to offer something for every type of mountain bike rider, timed downhill sections will help us find a fastest rider but everyone will feel like a winner after a great weekend of riding.

The event kicks off from lunchtime on Saturday 15th September with stage one. As we move towards the evening there will be riding and non-riding based entertainment, plenty of space for camping, music, a bar and a great chance to unwind and relax in the beautiful surroundings of the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate.

Sunday is all about the riding, the 30km gravity loop is stunning, timed sections, long winding downhills with plenty of speed complimented by climbs that reward you with a great view (and some refreshments en-route).







The need to know…Date: Kicks of at 12pm Saturday 15th September, ends Sunday 16th September at around 5pm



Riding Programme: Qualification on Saturday, Nitelights Eliminator in the arena Saturday night, Mondraker Gravity on Sunday

Non Riding Programme – Trials shows in the arena during the day, bands and DJs in the evening thanks to 247magazine

Venue: Holnicote Estate, nr Porlock, Exmoor.

How do you enter: Entry available via British Cycling or www.ridegravity.co.uk.

Entry fee : £35 until end of June, £40 during July, £45 during Aug/Sept.

Entry includes: Chip timed racing and riding, camping, a free set of RWD brake pads, evening entertainment and a glass of ale at the finish.

Age restrictions: Minimum 16 years (parental consent required at registration)

Sign on: Limited entry of the day will be available at additional cost.