Mountain Biking News November 2007

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THURSDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 2007
	Jersey Shore School Board Approves MTB Curriculum
	Pennsylvania - The Jersey Shore Area School Board has finally approved the addition of mountain biking component in the high school health and physical education curriculum during a meeting held last November 27. The motion was approved unanimously regardless of the absence of two board members. Some clarifications regarding the possible effect of the program were also raised during the s Read Full Story
	Freestyle Contest Winner to Receive Sponsorship
	Freestyle, the original action sports watch manufacturer, announces its search for a new team rider. In conjunction with Loop'd.com, Freestyle is hosting a contest called "Are You Next?" which will ultimately result in a year-long athlete sponsorship for one lucky winner. Starting on November 28, 2007, athletes throughout North America will have a chance to win a coveted spot on Freestyl Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2007
	State Park to Add Mountain Bike Trails
	The Harmonie State Park in New Harmony, Indiana is set to undergo some changes. A discussion on the said changes will be held at an open house this coming December 5. According to the park’s renovation plan, some of the changes include relocation of the day-use horse trails to the Wabash River. The plan also involves the development of a new mountain bike trail, which will be set up in t Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 2007
	MTB Industry Shocked over Pro Biker's Sudden Death
	The sudden death of pro mountain biker Mike Janelle has caused shock all over the industry. The three-time Race Across America champion passed away early Friday morning due to alleged heart attack at his home in Avon, Colorado. An autopsy is currently being conducted to determine the actual cause of Janelle’s death. According to Janelle’s long-time friend and fellow mountain bi Read Full Story
	Academy for Global Exploration Climbs in S. Africa
	Academy for Global Exploration (AGE) has just returned from a two-month climbing trip to South Africa’s Western Cape Province! Students climbed at Silvermine Crags in Cape Town, spent two weeks bouldering and climbing in world-famous Rocklands (featured in several issues, including the December issue of Climbing Magazine), two weeks climbing the endless walls in Montagu, and smearing the limes Read Full Story