Big Sandy Returns for 2011

This is a little late (sorry Chris), but registration is open for this year's Big Sandy, NorCal's only point to point race:

Its time to sign up. Registration for the Third Annual Big Sandy Point to Point Mountain Bike Race is now open. Register online Now. We love online registration so much, we are paying the service fee.

Or visit the udated website to download a registration form.

Our little race is starting to get recongnized as a must do California Race. In order to maintain the level of quality the event is know for, we have decided to limit the field size to 300. Register early and secure your place in one of the best mountain bike events you will race this year.

We are Proud to be a part of the Northern California State Championship Series this year.

The Big Sandy is a point to point XC race held northeast of Fresno. See full details at bigsandyrace.com.

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 20 Jan - 25 Jan, 2011

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

1. Sacramento CX (01/22/11) [CX]
2. Sierra Nevada High School Short Track MTB Race (01/22/11) [STRX]
3. MTB Kickstart (01/23/11) [XC]
4. Surf City CX (01/23/11) [CX]
5. BBP Dual Slalom Winter Series (01/23/11) [DS]

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 13 Jan - 18 Jan, 2011

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

1. Rio Bravo Rumble (01/15/11) [XC, DUO]
2. CCCX CX (01/16/11) [CX]

Boggs 6 Registration Open

... in about 1 hour ...

We’ll be running a classic MTB XC team relay-style event at a 3500 acre swath of pine forest known as the Boggs State Demonstration Forest, about 2 hours north of SF Bay.

Registration Nation! Oh right, the reason you’ve actually opened this email. Registration will open at 9:00 AM PST on January 7th, 2011. That’s this Friday. Not unlike a Harry Potter movie or an iWhatever product release, our fans have already begun camping out at our stoop, despite regular police patrols, pepper spray, and heavy doors that unexpectedly swing out. The rest of you may want to go over to http://boggs.bikemonkey.net to register. It’s a simple process and will cost you $75 bucks, for which you get a meal, a t-shirt, and the chance to look sunken-eyed after a day on the course. This event has sold out every year, despite raising the rider limit time and again, so get quick or get left behind.

Via Boggs Baby at Bike Monkey.

 

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 6 Jan - 11 Jan, 2011

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

1. Sacramento CX (01/08/11) [CX]
2. Surf City CX (01/09/11) [CX]
3. BBP Dual Slalom Winter Series (01/09/11) [DS]

Boggs Registration Opens Friday

In addition to a date for Boggs VI, we now know when registration will begin:

The inquisitive minds want to know when Boggs registration will open. The answer? Friday January 7th in the morning hours, let’s say around 9:00. Okay?  Good.

However, the Bike Monkey needs some help before the race:

Friends of Lake Boggs has put together a trail maintenance schedule and we’re going to be there lending a hand. Here are the dates.  If you have a spare weekend please come!

• Sunday, January 9 at 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Feburary 12 at 10 a.m.
• Sunday, March 13 at 9 a.m.
• Saturday, April 9 at 9 a.m.

Allow 2-3 hours; bring water, gloves and a hand tool. Some tools are also available. The meeting spot is at the Boggs parking lot by the forestry manager’s office.

Via Boggs Trailwork Days at Bike Monkey.

Big Blue Announces New Tahoe City Endurance Race

Big Blue Adventure, longtime local adventure racing promoters, are putting on their first MTB endurance race in Tahoe City:

Lake Tahoe is famous for its amazing and endless single-track.  The Lake Tahoe 4 & 8 Hour Mountain Bike Race takes advantage of the area’s beautiful trails for a challenging and fun course.  The main venue is located at the Highlands Community Center a few miles east of Tahoe City.  The course is approximately 12 miles on single track and some fire road.  Fast lap times should be around 40 minutes. Race as a solo or on a team of 2, 3 or 4 (teams of 3 and 4 apply to the 8hr race only).

For more information about the race and to register, visit the event’s website or email angel@bigblueadventure.com.

Look for more details as the date draws closer.

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 23 Dec - 28 Dec, 2010

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


Stay home and rest. 
There is nothing scheduled.
Merry Christmas.

Honey Stringer Grassroot Team

For those of you looking for sponsorship for next year's campaign:

Honey Stinger has introduced a new grassroots sponsorship program called “The Hive.”

The Hive offers preferred pricing on Honey Stinger products and merchandise to athletes and teams identified by Honey Stinger as influential in their sport, region or community, according to a press release.

The program is open to individuals and teams in Honey Stinger’s targeted cycling, running and triathlon markets, but participants in all athletic disciplines are encouraged to apply. At present, The Hive is only available to U.S. residents.

Those interested in the program may apply via the online form available on Honey Stinger’s Web site, www.honeystinger.com, which includes a code of conduct that must be agreed upon by the applicant prior to submission. Honey Stinger’s marketing staff will review applications upon receipt.

Via Bicycle Retailer and Industry News

 

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 16 Dec - 21 Dec, 2010

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

1. Sacramento CX (12/18/10) [CX]
2. Monkey Cross (12/18/10) [CX]
3. CCCX CX (12/19/10) [CX]
4. Sagebrush CX (12/19/10) [CX]
5. Red Hills Rumble II (12/19/10) [TT]

Redline D640 Recall

This sounds kinda serious ...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Seattle Bike Supply, has issued a voluntary recall of about 200 Redline D640 bikes.

The head tube can separate from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall. This poses a risk of serious injury. SBS is aware of eight reports of head tubes separating from the frame, including four reports of minor scrapes and cuts.

This recall involves all 2008 Redline D640 bicycles. The bicycles were sold in black and have aluminum frames. "REDLINE" is written down the frame's tube. The model number is written on the frame's top tube.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Redline bicycle dealer to receive a free frame replacement.

Via Bicycle Retailer and Industry News

 

2011 National Ultra Endurance Series Adds Three Races

Nothing in California ...

The Kenda National Ultra Endurance (NUE) Series is adding three events for 2011, bringing the total for its tentative schedule to 11 rounds. In addition to its eight established venues, the series will visit Mountain View, Arkansas, Alta, Wyoming and Park City, Utah.

What will remain constant is that series standings will continue to be determined by the best four of the now eleven possible results for each racer. Ties will be broken at the series finale at the Shenandoah Mountain 100 near Harrisonburg, Virginia, on Labor Day weekend.

The series schedule is tentative and subject to change as race organizers are still in the usual process of procuring forest service permits and other logistical race planning details.

2011 (NUE) National Ultra Endurance Series tentative schedule

April 30: Cohutta 100 Ducktown, Tennessee
May 14: Syllamo's Revenge 100, Mountain View, Arkansas
June 4: Mohican 100, Loudonville, Ohio
June 18: Lumberjack 100, Wellston, Michigan
July 16: Breckenridge 100, Breckenridge, Colorado
July 23: High Cascades 100, Bend, Oregon
July 30: Wilderness 101, State College, Pennsylvania
August 6: Pierre’s hole 100, Alta, Wyoming
August 20: Fool’s Gold 100, Dahlonega, Georgia
September 3: Park City Point to Point 80, Park City, Utah
September 4: Shenandoah Mountain100, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Read the entire article at Cyclingnews.com

 

Preliminary 2011 CCCX XC Schedule

Preliminary dates have been posted for next year's CCCX Cross Country series:

2011 MTB Cross Country Dates

• Race #1 - Saturday, Feb. 13
• Race #2 - Saturday, Feb. 26
• Race #3 - Sunday, March 6
• Race #4 - Sunday, March 27
• Race #5 - Sunday, May 8
• Race #6 - Sunday May 29
• Race #7 - Sunday, June 5
• Series Final - Sunday, June 25

For those of you who haven't raced CCCX before, these races are held near Monterey, CA. More information can be found in the archives. More details (few at the current time) at CCCX Website.

Thanks to Kevin from Santa Cruz for the heads up.

Watch the CX Nationals Live Online!

If you're into cyclocross but couldn't make it to Bend this year, fire your computer Sunday afternoon:

Watch the Cyclo-cross Nationals elite races live online!

USA Cycling will be presenting live streaming coverage of the men's and women's elite races from the 2010 Cyclo-cross National Championships on Sunday, December 12.

Schedule of Elite Races (coverage begins approximately 10 minutes before each race)

• Women's race - 12:30 p.m. PT
• Men's race - 2:30 p.m. PT

Via USA Cycling (use this link to watch)

 

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 9 Dec - 14 Dec, 2010

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

1. Folsom Cyclocross (12/11/10) [CX]
2. Homegrown CX (12/12/10) [CX]
3. CCCX DH Finale (12/12/10) [DH]
4. Surf City CX (12/12/10) [CX]

There is also the rescheduled Cranksgiving ride on Saturday. See the MCBC site for details.