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For the next two weeks we are running a really simple competition to win a team jersey from professional cycling team Garmin transitions (now known as Garmin-Cervelo) signed by the likes of Christian Vande Velde and David [...]

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An Irish cycling show has been announced for the 19th and 20th of May in the RDS Simmonscourt pavilion.  The show will feature exhibitors from every facet of cycling and related industry including cycle retailers and distributors and there will also be emphasis on general feature attractions to entertain the whole family.

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We here at Spoke.ie are champions of all things Niner bikes so we were thrilled to learn that they now have an XS size available for their excellent entry level EMD9 frame.

The 14″ seat tube opens this bike to not only a whole host of small adults but also most importantly kids.

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It seems Sram’s R&D guys have been busy with an answer to Shimano’s XTR Shadow Plus system.  This pic was posted on Facebook yesterday and shows a rear mech with an added knuckle just above the cage which is presumably an extra tension spring.  A sign of things to come!

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Chris Akrigg is gradually getting back up to speed following a horrific crash last year where he fell of a cliff…

Step by step from chris akrigg on Vimeo.

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Wexford will again host the opening round of the Leinster League Cross country series at the excellent Kilbrannish Woods venue, just outside Bunclody, on the shoulder of Mount Leinster.

The race has beome something of a highlight of the calendar

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So true!  Happy Monday.

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Chain Reaction Cycling Club are pleased to announce they will be holding two winter series events in Bigwood Forest, Newry on 29th January and 26th February 2012.
Both of the events will be held on the downhill track in Bigwood Forest and the events will both be pre-registration only.

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Biking.ie are hosting their annual charity bike ride at Ballinastoe mountain bike trails, just outside Roundwood, this sunday.  The aim is to celebrate the lives of those who have battled Cancer.

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25 years after producing the first hydraulic brake for a mountain bike, German manufacturer Magura has produced a fully hydraulic rim brake for the road, specifically Time trial or triathlon.

As this is a triathlon or TT application there was no need to integrate the lever into a brake and gear setup

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World Champion Mark Cavendish has moved to Team Sky for 2012.  Here in a video with Shimano the talks a little about the  new set up.

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OC Tuning, the Irish Fox forks and shocks servicing centre, have launched an unlimited annual servicing product.  For €150 they will service your forks or shocks throughout the year with a 3 day professional turnaround including postage within Ireland.  There is even a package for both shocks and forks at €250.

Regular servicing can make a [...]

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The racing season is starting to feel a little closer but in the meantime here is an edit from the first round of the Australian downhill series.

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Atherton Racing have released pictures of the initial build of former World Champion Gee Atherton’s new GT Fury.

All the teams sponsors carry over from 2011 with the exception of Animal and obviously Commencal.  Fox and Shimano are the core of the bike with Pro components and Continental tyres.  Looks fast already!

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Some pretty cool Northshore from Bikepark Winterberg.  Check out the spiral around the tree!

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Cherry Orchard BMX Track Opening from TwentyInch on Vimeo.

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Last week we brought you a maddeningly brief video from Magura that suggests they are moving into the road market at least in braking.  Speculation has been growing with some sites suggesting that they may also be developing an electronic groupset too due to the integration between brakes and shifters on road bikes.  This has [...]

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The Offroad Commission have released details on the grading for cross country racers for 2012.  This is based on the riders performance in the preceding year, new riders will need to assign themselves to categories.  For those who raced in 2011 you can see where you have been assigned here.  If you upgraded during the [...]

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Training on your own?  No problem with a Garmin.

Winter Training - The Climb from Garmin EMEA on Vimeo.
Make sure and check out the Garmin Winter training website for tips and training plans from the pros.

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Canadian rider Darren Berrecloth heads to Utah to find the perfect spot.

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It was the worst kept secret in mountain biking this year but finally we can officially announce that the Athertons have joined forces with GT for 2012 and beyond.

Having enjoyed five long years of success with Commencal bikes including two World Championships and over 50 victories,

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Robin Seymour claimed his 18th National Cyclocross title last weekend on a fantastic course in Dublin’s St. Annes Park against a stacked field.

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Magura have been undergoing something of a renaissance of late.  Their products have always been really dependable and very well made along the lines of DT Swiss and Hope in our estimation. The new MT series of MTB disc brakes being a case in point of how to redesign your brake line.  They have just [...]

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We don’t often get to feature female riders in videos.  Here is a refreshing change.

Miranda Millers Segment from ‘You Like This’ from Art Barn on Vimeo.

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It’s January, it’s wintry, it’s wild and windy.  So what?  Just get out and ride.  Here is Darren Berrecloth riding at the Red Bull Rampage.

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Ritchey Design have sold Synros components to Scott Sports in a move that was announced today.  Syncros was seen as the more durable end of Ritchey’s product lineup with lots of products aimed at the free-ride and downhill end of the market.  The move allows Ritchey to focus on growing its own product lines.

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Today being the first day of the new season, riders are free to ride in the gear of their new teams.  This includes World Champion Mark Cavendish who has moved to Team Sky from the now defunct HTC-Highroad.

Cavendish tweeted this photo before heading out on his first training ride of 2012.  The World Champ has [...]

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