Mountain Biking News September 2008

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FRIDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2008
	NorCal High School Mountain Bike Racing League
	Oakland, Calif. - Specialized Bicycle Components has backed the expansion program of the Northern California High School Mountain Bike Racing League, which has recently created a Southern California league and is now drawing up plans for state-oriented high school cycling leagues across the USA. Mike Sinyard, the founder and owner of Specialized, said, "Getting kids on bikes is a personal passi Read Full Story
	2009 NZCT Mountain Bike NZ Cup
	BikeNZ and MTBNZ have recently announced the details of the upcoming 2009 New Zealand Community Trust New Zealand MTB Cup, comprising North Island and South Island Downhill and Cross Country Cups. For the upcoming season, a similar structure will be adopted with the pinnacle being the NZCT National Championships to be held in Nelson late February. Besides the 4 Island Cups being up for grab Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2008
	8th Hope Valley Mountain Bike Challenge
	Due to popular demand, the 8th Hope Valley Mountain Bike Challenge will be held on September 27. This event is open to all mountain bikers who are tough enough to take up the challenge of finishing two off-road routes of approximately 20 and 38 miles around the Hope Valley. The 8th Hope Valley Mountain Bike Challenge will be organized voluntarily by two local Hope Valley Schools. All proceeds w Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2008
	No Answers as Kenny Wins Big Ben Nevis Triathlon
	Tbe Big Ben Nevis Triathlon & The Half Big Ben Nevis Triathlon Sponsored by For Goodness Shakes Kenny Riddle overcame the harsh conditions of a rain soaked Big Ben Nevis Triathlon to lead the field after seven hours of grueling competition. The former Commonwealth cyclist didn't have it all his own way though and while local support for Kenny cheered him on, the crowds were also keen to follo Read Full Story
	New Event and Opportunities for Young Kiwi Teams
	New Zealand's Macpac and Southern Traverse Ltd have joined forces to encourage the growth of adventure sport in New Zealand, by creating new initiatives in this year's Macpac 24 Hours of Southern Traverse, in Queenstown on November 15-16. Both Macpac and Fairydown have been keen supporters of adventure sport and the Southern Traverse since its inception in New Zealand, and now all three are wo Read Full Story