Category Archives: Downhill Mountain Biking

Just Start!

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Adrienne

There are days when even the top athletes in the world wake up feeling sluggish. But their “pre-race/pre-game” routines help pull them into the right mental state regardless of how they feel. The most important part of any task is … Continue reading →

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Sky Tavern Snow Dual Slalom March 28

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Adrienne

Adrienne’s Race Report: 2014 Snowblast Dual Slalom Race Fundraiser @ Sky Tavern March 29 presented by Black Rock Bikes. All bicyclists were welcome, from the brand new balloon tire snow bikes to the studded tires or zip tie snow chains … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Weekend DH, Pumptracks and Dual SL

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Adrienne

It may officially be ski season here (7 or so Tahoe resorts are open as of Thanksgiving Day), but mountain biking conditions are currently AMAZING.   As a result, I’ve spent more time on dirt than snow this holiday weekend.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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Sea Otter Classic 2012

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Adrienne

The Sea Otter downhill course is very different from most. It requires a lot of pedaling and it doesn’t have any real technical sections. Racers who have a stronger pedaling background have a real chance to beat more technically skilled … Continue reading →

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Fort William World Cup

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Adrienne

The first World Cup of the 2012 season has already taken place at Pietermaritzburg in South Africa, where local hero (and 5 times Fort William winner) Greg Minnaar sent the home crowd wild, with a blistering “last down the mountain” … Continue reading →

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Freecaster.tv spawns new international downhill series

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Adrienne

DH1 Downhill Mountain Bike Pro World Tour to feature six rounds Downhillers will have a chance to compete in a new international-level series in 2012.  Freecaster.tv announced the DH1 Downhill Mountain Bike Pro World Tour last week.  Although no specific … Continue reading →

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The Winter of 2010-2011

Posted on January 3, 2012 by admin

People in Tahoe will be talking about last winter for the next decade, maybe longer. 2010-2011 will be remembered as that year with 60 feet of snow, when it snowed before Thanksgiving and we skied and biked on the 4th of July.  The … Continue reading →

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