Mountain Biking News February 2008

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THURSDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2008
	Aspen's Riders Form Mountain Biking Group
	After nearly two decades since mountain biking was first introduced in Roaring Fork Valley, Aspen, local riders have finally come together to ensure their access to trails in the area. This week, they formally announced the birth of the Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association. The said association aims to maintain riders' access to the trails. The group will also be working hand in hand wi Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2008
	MTB Gives £9M Economy Boost to Southern Scotland
	Aside from being a highly popular outdoor activity, mountain biking has also been a vital contributor in southern Scotland’s economic boost. According to reports, mountain biking as well as the area’s trails and facilities managed to contribute approximately £9 million to the local economy. A survey which is set to be published this week shows that mountain biking facilities such as Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2008
	Fat Wheel Festival to be Held at Burnaby Mountain
	The West Coast Racing cycling club has finally received permission to hold the Fat Wheel Festival at the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, British Columbia on July 13. The park commissioners have given their unanimous approval in the parks and recreation commission meeting which was held last February 20 at the Confederation Centre. Meanwhile, event organizers are diligently workin Read Full Story
MONDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2008
	Eastern Plains Tour to be Held March 16-22
	The WWF Cymru, based in Cardiff Bay, Wales, is calling on all mountain bike adventurers to come with their bikes and join a ride to explore Southeast Asia’s remaining wilderness. This adventure ride dubbed as the first Eastern Plains Tour will be held from March 16-22. The ride will include a trip to the WWF’s Srepok Wilderness Area project which is situated in the northeastern terrain o Read Full Story
	Registration for US Open Starts March 7
	The registration for the upcoming 2008 US Open of Mountain Biking will start on March 7 at the Diablo Freeride Park in Vernon, NJ. Event organizers said that the lineup for the mountain bike competition is generally pre-registered, which is why all interested participants are invited to register ahead of time in order to land a qualifying position. The US Open of Mountain Biking will Read Full Story