The Santa Cruz Syndicate team have switched sponsors to Shimano and Fox over the Winter and recently got together in Italy for initial setup and testing of the new bikes and components.

Santa Cruz Syndicate - San Romolo Testing from santa cruz bikes on Vimeo.

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Unfortunately due to the spread of the tree disease P. ramorum the Cross country nationals which were slated for Tollymore forest have had to be cancelled.  No alternative venue was open to the organisers Banbridge CC due to the sudden and virulent spread of the disease and as such they were faced with no option [...]

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Online registration is now open for the Biking Blitz, round 1 of which kicks of on the 19th of February in Ballinastoe.

The series is perfect for riders who are new to racing with its ‘Baggy Shorts’ category that is aimed at giving a taster of what the cut and thrust of racing is all about [...]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Okay so it’s Winter outside and therfore wet and muddy.  Eliminate all the crud from your face with this handy mudguard from Neoguard.  The neoprene is quick and easy to fit and it deflects everything from your face.

RRP is €16.50 and there are models to fit everything from short travel XC forks to full on [...]

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We love New Zealand.  Now we love it even more…

Trail Notes - Official Trailer from Cadre Productions on Vimeo.

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Urban downhill is not a new concept but it was for Swansea recently when riders took on a course that ended downtown.  Rowan Sorrell emerged the overall victor but check out the video below to see how it is done as we ride with second place finisher Mike Thickins on his final run.

Red Bull Downforce [...]

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SRAM have just announced that from January 2012 all X9 10-speed and 9-speed trigger shifters (front and rear shifters, all current colors and speeds-2×10, 3×10 and 3×9) will be upgraded, using the same pull lever ball bearing technology used in XX and X0 shifters.

The ball bearing replaces a bushing, resulting in a more solid feel, [...]

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Venues have just been announced for the 2012 Irish XC Champs and XC Marathon Champs.  The Cross country Nationals will be hosted by Banbridge in Tollymore in what is sure to be a fast and technical course.  Tollymore has hosted a National champs before and is always a popular venue choice as indeed have Banbridge [...]

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Sealskinz have been a Spoke.ie favourite for a few years now and their gloves have never dissapointed us.  With the cold weather now truly upon us why not treat your hands (or your riding buddies hands) to these excellent windproof and waterproof gloves - the Sealskinz Ultra grip glove.

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As of this morning the online entry for the Gravity Enduro is open.  Get in there quick as this will sell out faster than hot cakes with interest from all around Europe and even further afield.  Expect Niall Davis and his crew to put on a show like no other!
Follow the link here to enter.
Here [...]

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The final teaser ahead of the video release tomorrow from the Second Base film crew of “From the Inside Out”.

From the Inside Out - Fernie Teaser from SecondBase Films on Vimeo.
To see the trailer go here or go to the website to order here.

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Film makers Clay Porter and John Lawlor have been busy putting together a new film on mountain biking called 3 minute gaps.  for your delight and delectation here is World Cup champ Aaron Gwin of Trek.

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Hang in there… weekend on the way.  Here is a nice big mountain film from the Ortler region.  Make sure and listen to the lyrics too which are err, interesting.

INTO THIN AIR | engl. Subtitles from infinite trails on Vimeo.

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Ian Killick riding in Kamloops to get you through the week.

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