Monday, December 30, 2013

Xlerad Kickstarter Ending

It’s down to the last few hours, go over and give this NorCal-based Kickstarter a look:

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Two local entrepreneurs launched a funding campaign on Kickstarter.com Friday in hopes of raising at least $18,300 to take their innovative bike light design to the next level.Business partners

John Nicolini and Kyle Palmer both have a passion for bikes, and they have brought together their engineering and manufacturing experience to create the Xlerad bike light. The Xlerad (pronounced ik-sel-RAD) can light a cyclist’s path without needing adjustments or even buttons because it features smart sensors to detect current cycling conditions. When a cyclist needs more light, the Xlerad brightens, and it dims when less light is needed.

The co-creators decided to launch their Kickstarter campaign to make minimum order quantities for a production run. While many of the components are available off the shelf, some components require custom molds and tooling.

As avid cyclists, Nicolini and Palmer had been tinkering with a smart bike light concept because they found conventional bike lights to be lacking in brightness, battery life and also hard to adjust during a ride. Palmer is a Humboldt State University graduate and an engineer and designer, while Nicolini is a mechanical designer and manufacturing guru with a bachelor’s in manufacturing technology from California State University, Chico. Using their technical skills, they developed the patent-pending technology behind Xlerad.

The Xlerad is intended for all terrain, including road, mountain and commuter routes. Its smart sensors detect riding conditions and its internal performance to adjust to the best possible lighting level for the given situation. The brightness ranges from 200 to 1,000 lumens, and there is also a fixed mode set at 400 lumens. More information about the technology behind Xlerad is available online at http://www.xlerad.com/technology.html.

Wednesday, December 04, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 4 Dec - 9 Dec, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. CCCX Super D #6 Toro Park (12/08/13) [SD]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Friday, November 15, 2013

SF Bike Expo This Weekend

SF Bike Expo

The 6th Annual SF Bike Expo is this Saturday, Nov 16th!

60+ vendors including local bike shops non profits with an additional 50+ individuals, teams and riding groups in the swap section will be coming together under one roof! Our hallmark continues to be offering small to medium business an opportunity grow their business and get in front of Bay Area Cyclists. Prime examples are:

The SF Bike Expo is many things to many people but the fact of the matter is that it helps put more bikes out in the world. We hope you can join us this Saturday!

  • Admission is FREE for attendees.
  • FREE Valet Bike Parking by Potrero Bicycle Works
  • Hours from 11 AM to 6 PM
  • At the Cow Palace - South Hall - 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014 
  • See Industry Vendors from all over the country. 
  • Find great deals & hard to find parts in the Swap section.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 13 Nov - 18 Nov, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Bash at Boggs hosted by UC Santa Cruz/WCCC Championships (11/16/13) [XC, SD, STRX, DH]
  2. WCCC Conference Chanpionsips @ Boggs Mountain (11/16/13) [XC, SD, STRX, DH]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 30 Oct - 4 Nov, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Get Lost!! in Henry Coe (11/01/13) [24HR]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 16 Oct - 21 Oct, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. 24 Hours of Gold (10/18/13) [24HR, 8HR]
  2. TBF MTB 50 Miler (10/20/13) [MA]
  3. CCCX Super D #5 Toro Park (10/20/13) [SD]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, October 09, 2013

Lagrange Fall Classic Unaffected By Shutdown

Although last week's Whiskeytown had to be postponed due to the government shutdown, the next race is on… 

LAGRANGE IS ON! OCTOBER 19!
Good news, the LaGrange Fall Classic will not be affected by the government shutdown. We will be able to hold the XC season finale on planned in Weaverville on October 19. 

If you've never done this race you owe it to yourself to come out and experience the fantastic singletrack within the Weaver Basin Trail System. Most of these trails were build by hand during the gold rush of the 1860's --- fun, flowy and twisty!

http://teambigfoot.net/LaGrangeFall2013.htm

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 9 Oct - 14 Oct, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Santa Cruz Super Enduro (10/11/13) [ENDR]
  2. El Dorado Hills CX (10/12/13) [CX]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Friday, October 04, 2013

Whiskeytown Postponed Due to Govt Shutdown

As feared, the Whiskeytown races this weekend have been postponed:

WHISKEYTOWN NINE TO FIVE
24 HOURS OF WHISKEYTOWN
With the government shutdown still in effect and our permit with Whiskeytown National Recreation Area remaining suspended we will not be able to hold these events as planned this weekend. Hope continues that the shutdown will end and that we can reschedule for the near future. 

Continue watching your preferred news source. Once the shutdown has ended we'll do our best to quickly work with the Whiskeytown NRA to reschedule. Updates on the situation will be posted here and on our website.

Thursday, October 03, 2013

Whiskeytown Threatened By Govt Shutdown

For those of you looking to race up North this weekend, best be following the national news:

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN & WHISKEYTOWN NINE TO FIVE / 24 HOURS OF WHISKEYTOWN
Well folks, here's the sitch, the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is subject to the current government shutdown, so at this moment our permit for this coming weekend has been suspended. However, if the shutdown is lifted prior to Friday morning, we'll still have time to get the course marked and run the events as planned.
Keep watching your favorite news for updates.

More news when posted …

Wednesday, October 02, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 2 Oct - 7 Oct, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. 24 hours of Whiskeytown / Whiskeytown 9-5 (10/05/13) [24HR, 8HR]
  2. Stanford Cycling MTB Race Weekend (10/05/13) [XC, DH, SD, STRX]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 25 Sep - 30 Sep, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. CCCX Super D #4 Toro Park (09/29/13) [SD]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 18 Sep - 23 Sep, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Fresno State Mountain Bike Race Weekend (09/21/13) [XC, STRX]
  2. Northstar Downhill Series (09/21/13) [DH]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Trail Crew Chronicles 3 at Northstar California

For those of you heading up to Tahoe this weekend ...



Trail Crew Chronicles 3 - Northstar California from Northstar California Videos on Vimeo.

In Episode 3, the crew continues to work hard maintaining the trails at Northstar. Watch along as pro rider Graeme Pitts flies down our signature trail Livewire. The Livewire trail is fully irrigated and enjoyable for all skill levels, whether gapping doubles or rolling table tops, it's a great trail for all.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 11 Sep - 16 Sep, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Northstar XC Series (09/12/13) [XC]
  2. Tahoe Fat Tire Festival (09/13/13) [XC, DH]
  3. Northstar Event #5 Vista Medley (09/14/13) [DH]
  4. Northstar Downhill Series (09/14/13) [DH]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Saturday, September 07, 2013

Tahoe Fat Tire Fest Returns Next Weekend

Mountain bikers from all over will come to iconic Squaw Valley Resort on September 13-15, 2013 for the return of the Tahoe Fat Tire Festival. Formerly one of the largest mountain bike events on the west coast, the festival is being brought back by the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association in an effort to promote recreational trails in the Tahoe area and to fundraise for trail projects.

Presented by Michael Hohl Subaru in Carson City, New Belgium Brewing, and the North Lake Tahoe Convention and Visitors Bureau, the festival will include cross country and downhill mountain bike racing, skill clinics, the Tour de Squaw fun ride, free kids races, and a BMX jump show. Squaw Valley will be opening its bike park and trail network for the three days of the festival.

The festival kicks off Friday evening, September 13, with live music from ‘Decoy’ and a outdoor film festival featuring the United States premiere of the mountain bike film ‘ARRIVAL’. Saturday morning is the Cross Country race, which is the final race of the 2013 Sierra Cup Series. Saturday afternoon includes the free kid’s race, BMX aerial show, and live music from ‘Last Stand’. The Tahoe Sierra Century road ride on Saturday is also based out of the Village at Squaw Valley. Sunday morning kicks off with the Tour de Squaw fun poker ride hosted by the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship followed by music from ‘Jelly Bread’. The Nor-Cal State Downhill Championships starts at 1pm on what is arguably the toughest downhill course in Northern California. The downhill race is also part of the Shine Riders Co. ‘Queen of the Mountain’ Series for female gravity riders.

All proceeds from the festival will go to TAMBA and the Truckee Bike Park Project to improve local mountain biking opportunities and trail networks. TAMBA is an all volunteer non-profit organization that focuses on building and maintaining multi-use trails. They have organized 3000 hours of volunteer trail work in the last two years in cooperation with the US Forest Service and Nevada State Parks.

Wednesday, September 04, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 4 Sep - 9 Sep, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Kamikaze Bike Games (09/04/13) [CLN]
  2. Folsom Cyclebration (09/06/13) [CX, XC]
  3. McLaren Short Track Challenge (09/07/13) [XC]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 28 Aug - 2 Sep, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Livewire Classic (08/31/13) [XC, DH]
  2. Get Lost!! in Jackson Forest (09/01/13) [8HR]
  3. Northstar Event #3 Livewire Classic (09/01/13) [DH]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 21 Aug - 26 Aug, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. M5: Murphy Mack's Mendocino MTB Madness (08/22/13) [XC]
  2. Northstar XC Series (08/22/13) [XC]
  3. CCCX XC (08/24/13) [XC]
  4. Tahoe Sierra 100 & 59 (08/24/13) [MA]
  5. The Bidwell Bump (08/24/13) [XC, SD]
  6. Great Tahoe Flume Race - Sierra Cup #5 (08/25/13) [XC]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 14 Aug - 19 Aug, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Annadel XC (08/17/13) [XC]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 31 Jul - 5 Aug, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Downieville Classic (08/01/13) [XC, DH]
  2. Get Lost!! in Fort Ord (08/03/13) [OR]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 24 Jul - 29 Jul, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Wednesday Night Mountain Bike Racing (07/24/13) [XC]
  2. CCCX XC (07/27/13) [XC]
  3. Mammoth 8/24 Hour Endurance Race (07/27/13) [8HR, 24HR]
  4. Lake Sonoma Series No. 3 (07/27/13) [XC]
  5. Nevada City Dirt Classic (07/27/13) [XC]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 17 Jul - 22 Jul, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Wednesday Night Mountain Bike Racing (07/17/13) [XC]
  2. Mendocino 100/62 (07/21/13) [MA]
  3. Howell Mountain Challenge (07/21/13) [XC]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 10 Jul - 15 Jul, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Wednesday Night Mountain Bike Racing (07/10/13) [XC]
  2. Kirkwood Mountain Classic-XC and Super-D (07/14/13) [XC, SD]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, July 03, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 3 Jul - 8 Jul, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Lake Sonoma Series No. 2 (07/06/13) [XC]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 26 Jun - 1 Jul, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Nevada City Dirt Classic (06/29/13) [XC]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 19 Jun - 24 Jun, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Prairie City Race Series (06/19/13) [XC]
  2. Coolest 8 & 24 hour Race Against Cancer (06/22/13) [24HR, 8HR]
  3. Skyline Park XC MTB Race and Hill Climb (06/23/13) [XC]
  4. CCCX Super D #4 Toro Park (06/23/13) [SD]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 12 Jun - 17 Jun, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Prairie City Race Series (06/12/13) [XC]
  2. Lake Sonoma Series No. 1 (06/15/13) [XC]
  3. Nevada City Dirt Classic (06/15/13) [XC]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, June 05, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 5 Jun - 10 Jun, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Prairie City Race Series (06/05/13) [XC]
  2. Tamarancho Dirt Classic (06/09/13) [XC]
  3. Raid on Sherwood Peak (06/09/13) [OR]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 29 May - 3 Jun, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Prairie City Race Series (05/29/13) [XC]
  2. Summit Shorty (05/29/13) [STRX]
  3. SoNoMas (06/01/13) [XC]
  4. CCCX XC (06/02/13) [XC]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

CCCX Moved to THIS SATURDAY (6/2/13)

Word come north from Monterey about the CCCX XC change:

Keith DeFiebre just informed us at Nor-Cal MTB Racing that the next CCCX XC Race will now be held this Sunday June 2, in Ft. Ord- not June 22.  The race previously scheduled for June 22 had to be moved due to an event conflict in the area.  
 
The June 2 CCCX XC Race will feature runs of a 4.5 mile lap consisting of 85% Single Track, sharp climbs, and a plethora of fun riding trails.  Ft ord is one of the best places for cycling in California... a virtual cycling paradise, hope to see you there!
  
Also for this CCCX XC race, each awards ceremony will have a prize raffle to all race entrants.  Oakley Eye Wear from Concept Cyclery, and goods from Trailhead Cyclery and Family Cycling Center will be handed out during each raffle.  Info can be found here www.cccxcycling.com

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 22 May - 27 May, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Prairie City Race Series (05/22/13) [XC]
  2. Summit Shorty (05/22/13) [STRX]
  3. Hammerstein 24 (05/24/13) [24HR]
  4. 6 Hours of Weaverville (05/25/13) [6HR]
  5. The Rockhopper Classic (05/26/13) [XC, SD]
  6. KALI Spring Enduro (05/26/13) [ENDR]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 15 May - 20 May, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Summit Shorty (05/15/13) [STRX]
  2. Race Behind Bars (05/19/13) [XC]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, May 08, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 8 May - 13 May, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Prairie City Race Series (05/08/13) [XC]
  2. Summit Shorty (05/08/13) [STRX]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 1 May - 6 May, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Prairie City Race Series (05/01/13) [XC]
  2. Summit Shorty (05/01/13) [STRX]
  3. Boggs Enduro (05/03/13) [8HR]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Monday, April 29, 2013

Summit Shorty Returns for 2013

The North Bay's weekly homegrown series has returned for 2013:

05/01/13: Summit Shorty (CA)
05/08/13: Summit Shorty (CA)
05/15/13: Summit Shorty (CA)
05/22/13: Summit Shorty (CA)
05/29/13: Summit Shorty (CA)

The short XC race series runs every Wednesday night at McInnis Park in San Rafael, CA. $10 to race and great series prizes. More information at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/summitshorty

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 24 Apr - 29 Apr, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Prairie City Race Series (04/24/13) [XC]
  2. Lemurian Shasta Classic (04/27/13) [XC]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 17 Apr - 22 Apr, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Prairie City Race Series (04/17/13) [XC]
  2. Sea Otter Classic (04/18/13) [XC, DH, SD, DS, STRX, CX]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Wednesday, April 03, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 3 Apr - 8 Apr, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. Prairie City Race Series (04/03/13) [XC]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 27 Mar - 1 Apr, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. The Big Sandy (03/30/13) [XC]
  2. CCCX XC (03/30/13) [XC]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 20 Mar - 25 Mar, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. CCCX XC (03/23/13) [XC]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map

Thursday, January 24, 2013

2013 CCCX XC Series Starts Saturday

It's that time again:

The First event of the 2013 CCCX XC Series is now set for Satuday, January 26.   RACE FLYER HERE.

The trails are in outstanding shape this year and the awesome off-road cycling that Monterey County has to offer will be in effect this coming Saturday in Ft. Ord. The first start is at 9:00 a.m. with the Cat. 3 group, then followed at 11:00 a.m. with the Cat. 1 & 2 fields.

Please remember to arrive early in order to check in at registration and have enough time to warm up and prepare for your ride. Also, please note that the CCCX XC Series is a USA Cycling sanctioned race. 

The CCCX XC series runs through August 24th. More information at http://www.cccxcycling.com/2013XCPAGE.html.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 2 Jan - 7 Jan, 2013

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

  1. CCCX CX Finale (01/06/13) [CX]

NorCal MTB Race Event Map