[killowatt]

Does anyone have (or know where to get) news from Fontana?
As much as I wanted to go with my clan, I couldn't swing it.

 

[stiksandstones]

Go to Decline site, they have it all.

Oh no, sorry, all they ever talk about is huckflipspinning and jibbingjabbing.

Nevermind...can't help ya.

 

[Transcend]

I'll have stuff all weekend over at Transcend. Someone's gotta do it.

 

[DylanDeanDesign]

i was planning on posting stuff up on Decline, but i came down with the flu. still trying to get up there this weekend.

spoke to a few people there... said's it's your typical dry & dusty conditions, but they like the track! dh course is pretty tech. & i heard the 4x has a new bottom portion (i believe EC went up & worked on it)

 

[killowatt]

I'll have stuff all weekend over at Transcend. Someone's gotta do it.

Thanks Transcend. What would we do without you?

 

[stiksandstones]

Thanks Transcend. What would we do without you?

Post of the year?
Got my vote.

 

[Ltfoot]

Results of Fontana

http://bluewolfevents.com/content/FontanaNationals.aspx

 

[ekozy39]

10 women in 4x?!

 

[Mani_UT]

Logan qualified 8th in the pro 4x???
Holy ****. He's on it!

 

[DHS]

YAY Sunny!

 

[Transcend]

10 women in 4x?!

At worlds something like 5 showed up, and 3 ended up racing? 10 is a decent turnout for women's 4x, sadly.

 

[Shyrmp]

Decline, but i came down with the flu.

Yeah, thanks for the bug.
DH course was ok, there's one "worthy of a world cup course section -with mud and roots added" (--qouted Rennie), but the rest are straightforward fontana-esque.

The 4x has a new lower section, just to make it a bit longer, I guess.
Rennie, Rando, Nigel Page (forced to race semi pro again), Kovarik on the M5, Neetles, Bryn and other atypical-for-funtucky fast mofos are ripping the course today during practice. Marla Streb is back on her bike.

It was too dusty and didn't help my sinus and all so I didn't get to watch 4x. I can't relate to it anyways so no loss there. I'll post some pics later in the Socal forum.... This is the first time I get to sit out a race and crap!!! --you get all dusty and nasty just standing around in blowing dust..

-Orven

 

[DylanDeanDesign]

GT's Bryn Atkinson & Jill Kintner take the win at the Fontucky mtnX!

 

[DHanamal]

There's some pictures up on Jill Kintner's site:

http://www.jillkintner.com

 

[stiksandstones]

Just got home and am watching SX live....they did a few interviews with Sam Hill already in the monster tent "My Monster IronHorse Utopia bike is really running well tonight" not.
But anyways, fontana....dont have results and crap, but 4x was not bad, EC worked over the track and added some lengthy bits, god damn you gotta love that EC, undying love for the sport of mtb racing. He was leading the 4x, but looked like he unclipped mid course, never could get back in and 2 turns later got passed by Bryn.
bla bla bla bla
was cool seeing old friends, props to southridge crew, they make fontana a much better event than its name implies.

I took some pics, but they are pretty awful, no amount of nice camera gear can help me anymore-I just suck...oh well, on to the next hobby.

 

[ianjenn]

Just got home and am watching SX live....they did a few interviews with Sam Hill already in the monster tent "My Monster IronHorse Utopia bike is really running well tonight" not.
But anyways, fontana....dont have results and crap, but 4x was not bad, EC worked over the track and added some lengthy bits, god damn you gotta love that EC, undying love for the sport of mtb racing. He was leading the 4x, but looked like he unclipped mid course, never could get back in and 2 turns later got passed by Bryn.
bla bla bla bla
was cool seeing old friends, props to southridge crew, they make fontana a much better event than its name implies.

I took some pics, but they are pretty awful, no amount of nice camera gear can help me anymore-I just suck...oh well, on to the next hobby.

RIGHT that is unlikely you gonna post some or what??

 

[stiksandstones]

I might have more, but its slim pickens

and a couple other XC ones on my flickr page, will post more tomm. but only saw 1-2 other 'ok' ones.

g'night

 

[altix]

Logan qualified 8th in the pro 4x???
Holy ****. He's on it!

logan is racing pro x4 all year?

 

[Carbon Fetish]

Some more photos to add to the mix.

 

[Transcend]

Cody Warren just edged out Nathan Rennie for the win. Kathy Pruitt won for the ladies.

 

[General Lee]

what did he get for winning?

 

[stiksandstones]

what did he get for winning?

Going out on a limb, but I would guess he will get more than any other 'national' as Donny will do whatever he can to have a payout.

 

[Transcend]

Fox Gravity Payout. It is slightly under what is required to get minimal UCI status for points.

2007 National Mountain Bike Series

Professional Downhill and 4X/Dual Slalom Prize Purses presented by FOX Racing Shox

Professional Men’s and Women’s Downhill Prize Purse
1st $275.00
2nd $125.00
3rd $100.00

Professional Men’s Dual Slalom/4X Prize Purse
1st $250.00
2nd $150.00
3rd $125.00
4th $100.00

Professional Women’s Dual Slalom/4X Prize Purse
1st $150.00
2nd $100.00
3rd $75.00
4th $50.00

 

[Duzitall]

That wouldn't pay for last nite's bar tab. Cinco de mayo ya know...hic

 

[General Lee]

i can win more than that at some of our local races, and i don't even have to be on the podiumlthumbsdown:

 

[ianjenn]

I might have more, but its slim pickens

and a couple other XC ones on my flickr page, will post more tomm. but only saw 1-2 other 'ok' ones.

g'night

Nice pics STIK, I like the middle B and W. Is it just me or does 4X bloww all a** now. The last good track I have ssen or heard was its 1st year at the otter. The jumps are way small and almost any ABA or NBL AA Pro would leave a MTBer behind. They are too close to BMX. They should look at the VANS courses from years past, those had huge jumps and actually went downhill.....
my 2 cents but whatever.

 

[stiksandstones]

i can win more than that at some of our local races, and i don't even have to be on the podiumlthumbsdown:

Ya, thats great and all but you are leaving out one thing-contingency bonus.
I know a retired chick that would get 5 grand from main sponsor, 2500 from sunglass sponsor, 1500 from drivetrain/brake sponsor, 2500 from shoe deal, 2500 from clothing/gloves company, 1500 from helmet and on and on all for winning one silly NORBA or World cup slalom, dh, etc. Granted times have changed but the winners today should be walking away with some decent money from their sponsors.

 

[stiksandstones]

Nice pics STIK, I like the middle B and W. Is it just me or does 4X bloww all a** now. The last good track I have ssen or heard was its 1st year at the otter. The jumps are way small and almost any ABA or NBL AA Pro would leave a MTBer behind. They are too close to BMX. They should look at the VANS courses from years past, those had huge jumps and actually went downhill.....
my 2 cents but whatever.

Thanks for pic comment....as for the courses, etc...I just assume not comment anymore on norba or 4x.

 

[BRIANBUELL]

Cannot find complete results. Where shall they be? Thanks!

 

[Transcend]

Cannot find complete results. Where shall they be? Thanks!

There are no results anywhere yet. i got mine from a call in. Waiting to see them myself to see how some friends did. Please post them if you find them.

The official site still doesnt even have final 4x results up.

edit: I just put a gallery up of photos that Kathy Sessler from Santa Cruz fired over of everybody (not just Syndicate riders).

 

[Cant Climb]

results.....

http://www.cyclingnews.com/mtb.php?id=mtb/2007/may07/NORBA_3_07/NORBA_3_0714

Race 14 - May 6: Pro Men DH
Results
1 Cody Warren (USA) Foes/No Fear 1.56.9
2 Nathan Rennie (Aus) Santa Cruz Syndicate 0.01.1
3 Justin Leov (NZl) Yeti/Fox 0.01.7
4 Andrew Neethling (RSA) Mongoose 0.01.9
5 Chris Kovarik (Aus) Intense Cycles 0.02.0
6 Eric Carter (USA) Mongoose/Sram/Kenda 0.03.1
7 Jared Rando (Aus) Giant/Michelin 0.03.2
8 David Klaassenvanoorsch (USA) Odisouthridge/Utopia 0.04.2
9 Amiel Cavalier NSW Giant 0.05.5
10 Duncan Riffle (USA) Honda Iron Horse 0.05.6
11 Steve Smith (Can) Cove Bikes 0.05.7
12 Curtis Keene (USA) Sram/Specialized 0.06.3
13 Evan Turpen (USA) X-Fusion/Ironhorse 0.07.0
14 Connor Macleod (Can) Cove Bikes 0.08.4
15 Ian Odom (USA) Brodie Cycles 0.08.5
16 Daniel Umland (USA) Nicolai 0.08.8
17 Joel Bain (Aus) Yeti/Fox/Utopia/Crank Bros 0.09.3
18 Sven Martin (RSA) Honda/Ironhorse 0.09.6
19 Chris Heath (USA) Pedal The Peaks/Ironhorse/Smith 0.10.0
20 Mike Haderer (USA) Foxshox/Yeti/Easton/Michelin 0.10.0
21 Kevin Barthkowski (Can) Cove Factory Bikes 0.10.1
22 Jonathan Neethling (RSA) Morewood 0.10.8
23 Kieran Bennett (NZl) Ironhorse/Utopia/Sdg 0.11.2
24 Scott Papola (USA) Fox Shox/Yeti/Easton 0.11.3
25 John Hauer (USA) Wtb Specialized Fox Shox Ga 0.11.3
26 Garrick Anderson (USA) Avent/Bombshell/Innovative Sports/Spy 0.11.4
27 Cameron Cole (NZl) Maxxis 0.11.8
28 Michael Forest (USA) Specialized 0.12.0
29 David Beeson (USA) Goridee13Foxkuhl 0.12.0
30 Logan Binggeli (USA) Yeticycles/Foxshox 0.13.1
31 Matt Johnston (USA) Rhs Bikes 0.13.6
32 Jarl Jensen (Aus) Troy Lee Design 0.13.8
33 Steve Wentz (USA) Turner/Fox 0.14.1
34 Nicholas Oneil (USA) Wtb/Fox Racing Shox 0.14.3
35 Ryan Condrashoff (USA) Wtbsantacruzxfusion 0.14.3
36 Steve Chan (Can) Giant Canada 0.14.9
37 Shawn Wilson (USA) Oakley/Gamutusa 0.15.0
38 Andrew Pierce (USA) Go-Ride.Com 0.15.1
39 Kyle Adams (USA) Odi/Southridge 0.15.5
40 Matt Fisher (USA) Turner/Thefix 0.15.9
41 Nick Dent (Can) Giant Bicycles Canada/Nrg 0.16.4
42 Heikki Hall (USA) E13 0.16.9
43 Matt Medore (USA) Nicolai Usa 0.17.6
44 Daniel Hultgen (USA) Royal/661/Michelin 0.18.0
45 Quinton Spaulding (USA) Khs Bicycles 0.18.5
46 Karl Wideman Wtb/Fox Shox 0.18.6
47 Keith Mott (USA) Khs 0.19.0
48 Mark Christensen (USA) Blue Dart Racing/Guthries 0.19.2
49 Lars Sternberg (USA) Fluidride/Ironhorse/Fox Shox 0.19.6
50 Sean Methven (USA) Turner/Michelin 0.19.6
51 Jesse Jackson (USA) 661/Michelin 0.19.8
52 Luke Strobel (USA) Maxxis 0.23.4
53 Bryn Atkinson (Aus) Gt Bikes 0.24.3
54 Ian Richards (USA) X-Fusion/Santa Cruz 0.25.1
55 Peter Shaffer (USA) Blue Dart Racing/Guthries 0.29.3
56 Tim *Tj* Sharp (USA) Yeti/Fox 0.35.6
57 Evelio Suarez (USA) Nicolai Usa 0.37.7
58 Waylon Smith (GBr) So Cal Specialized 0.47.6
59 Tom Wehe (USA) Kenda/Turner 0.48.6


Race 13 - May 6: Pro Women DH
Results
1 Kathy Pruitt (USA) Jamis 2.22.9
2 Claire Buchar (Can) Specializedsramrockshox 0.02.3
3 Marla Streb (USA) Luna Chix/Red Bull 0.02.3
4 Lisa Myklak (USA) Leelikesbikes.Com/Morewood Bikes 0.04.1
5 Joanna Petterson (RSA) Brodie Bikes 0.04.4
6 Melissa Buhl (USA) Khs Bicycles 0.07.6
7 Jackie Harmony (USA) Brodie/Bike & Bean 0.10.9
8 Wendy Reynolds (USA) Bear Naked/Cannondale 0.11.5
9 Caroline Jarolimek (USA) The Fix 0.14.1
10 Darian Harvey (USA) Durango Rough Riders/Specialized 0.14.3
11 Amelia Colasurdo (USA) Bear Naked/Cannondale 0.14.6
12 Anka Martin (RSA) Ironhorse 0.14.7
13 Leana Gerrard (USA) Bear Naked/Cannondale 0.17.7
14 Gabriela Williams (Cze) Wilmanco 0.21.8
15 Michelle Rivera (USA) Tnt 0.24.5
16 Jenna Kowalski (USA) Arts Cyclery 0.25.8
17 Allegra Burch (USA) Velo Bella/Kona 0.26.8
18 Erin Thain (USA) Go Ride/Spy/Monster Energy 0.27.3
19 Aponi Hancock (USA) Bike Zion/Brodie Bikes 0.28.0
20 Jessica Vogt (USA) Dianese/Gamut/Fox 0.30.0
21 Lisa Reinhard (USA) 0.31.4
22 Mariska Chuse (USA) Dark Horse Racing 0.37.4
23 Jackie Baker (USA) Giant/Fox Shox/Wtb 0.39.8
24 Karin Hanzi (USA) Syncros/Wallys Bike Works 0.40.7
25 Carol Gibbs (USA) Rotec/The 0.50.3
26 Kimber Gabryszak (USA) Vellobellakona 1.07.9

 

[jvnixon]

Here's some more pics from santa cruz
http://www.sicklines.com/2007/05/07/nmbs-downhill-results-and-pictures/

 

[Pip3r]

i know jamie ford walked away with 400$ this weekend for 2nd place at Dureya ahahah. Not to mention the course was pretty sweet and longer than 2 min.

Its kinda funny actually, that both races were right next to cities. Reading PA is in the GHETTO, we had some characters up checking out the race for sure.

thats so nuts that Cody won Fontana.

 

[FlipFantasia]

yeah cove boys, nice work! got a few pics of kevin shredding teh dj's here thursday too.....and Hell yeah Claire! nice job! so stoked!

 

[Nagaredama]

Nearly complete Fontana results

http://www.cyclingnews.com/mtb.php?id=mtb/2007/may07/NORBA_3_07/default