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World Cup pro Justin Leov (Yeti/Fox Factory Team) of Christchurch New Zealand is excited about the year ahead. He's already achieved some excellent results in his home race series, as well as a rapid return to form after a season ending crash and injury. Justin has also recently re-signed a new two-year deal with his team, Yeti/Fox Factory, and now announces a re-launch of his web site with a whole new look.
Check it out at www.justinleov.com
Justin - "It was time to give the web site a facelift and make it a little more interactive. I really like the images on the site and the whole clean, slick feel it has. I'll be adding to it a lot over the season. I'm really excited about the year ahead. I was just getting back to my world top ten form when I had a serious crash in August last year, but now I feel I have fully recovered and I'll be back to chasing major points on the World Cup circuit."
Justin recently finished filming with the Adrenalin Hunters crew, and also features in the upcoming Clay Porter movie, F1RST.
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FONTANA, Calif. (January 27, 2008) - Even though California is getting pounded by heavy rainstorms, that didn't dampen the sprits of those who attended the 2nd round of the Southridge Winter Series. Luckily, for those who braved the "dreary forecast," the rains held off both days - resulting in some epic riding conditions! Chris Kovarik took the men's win again, although by a smaller margin (2 sec). Melissa Buhl drove in from Arizona to get some riding in, and doubled up for her efforts... taking the DH & MTX victories! Here's a quick rundown for the weekend, stay tuned for a full report & photos!
DOWNHILL - Men
1. Chris Kovarik (CRC - Intense)
2. Eric Carter (Mongoose)
3. Ryan Condrashoff (SantaCruz/X-fusion/Nema)
4. Waylon Smith
5. Ian Odom (Brodie)
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DOWNHILL - Women
1. Melissa Buhl (KHS)
2. Claire Buchar
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MTX - Men
1. Eric Carter (Mongoose)
2. Logan Binggeli (KHS)
3. John Hauer (Mongoose/X-fusion/Nema)
4. Ryan Condrashoff (SantaCruz/X-fusion/Nema)
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Chris Kovarik Takes a Windy Win at Winter Series DH #1
In what felt like 50 m.p.h winds thoughout most of the day riders were forced to push themselves even harder than usual today.
Somehow even while wearing baggy shorts Kovarik was able to win by a large margin today.
DOWNHILL - Men
1. Chris Kovarik (CRC - Intense)
2. Eric Carter (Mongoose)
3. Aaron Gwin
4. Waylon Smith
5. David KlassenVanOorschot (Southridge ODI)
More DH photos added!
A-B Riders: >>Click Here
C-E Riders: >>Click Here
F-H Riders: >>Click Here
I-P Riders: >>Click Here
Sorry but we do not have photos for any riders after P this time.
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Rider: Chris Kovarik
Photo: Joe Lawwill |
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MORE NEW SINGLETRACK!
Sport XC and trials rider Nissan Terry Elam is the person who is single-handedly responsible for the new section of trail; As well as most of the current singletrack at Southridge. Terry is one third of the trio of people who made up the original Fontana Flyers. The other two were Southridge Racing Club promoter Donny Jackson and Daytona Supercross winner Rex Staten.
1) The new XC singletrack eliminates the terrifying sand-slide drop into the back valley.
2) The trail following the hard left just after the arrows telling riders to veer to the left.
3) Down the trail more and looking back up. The new singletrack starts from the crest of the hill.
4) Look carefully and you'll see the singletrack at the top and at the bottom above the new homes.
5) The singletrack just past the big rock in photo #4. Look at that perfect dirt!
6) The last lefthander before the trail intersects with the old trail at the bottom of the sand slide.
Southridge Racing Club's 14th Annual Shimano Winter Series is the opening 2008 mountain bike event in the world. This year's fresh program runs the cross-country, Super D and 4-Cross races and downhill practice Saturday; the full day Sunday reserved for downhill racing.
MORE LOOT
Shimano brought bucks to the Winter Series. The $5000 Pro Purse will be split $1000 per event; $500 to the XC pro's and $500 to the DH pro's. The Junior Awards Program is also being put on by Shimano. With it Shimano will reward 18-and-under competitors with bonus product for top performances. There will also be Shimano Youth Races at the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Winter Series events.
Awards are given 5 deep in each class and category. Southridge always draws a load of vendors to the Saturday and Sunday SRC Bike Swapmeet. A huge product raffle will also be held at the final Winter Series event.
No Norba membership required. Contact (951) 361-0149; www.southridgeusa.com for registration info. If you join SRC you receive a special discount at all races, T-shirt, custom 2008 number plate from THE, free odi grips and an invite to the SRC Awards Banquet in December. Separate points in each class and division accumulate all year and the class champions will be awarded at the banquet. You must be a club member to receive points acknowledgment.
The cross-country, downhill and 4-cross circuits are still being groomed. There will be single fun run for all downhill divisions. The 4-Cross will run the National layout.
SRC WINTER SERIES DATES
January 12-13...January 26-27...February 9-10...February 23-24...March
8-9.
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SEVENVISION selected to screen at X-DanceDecember 27, 2007 (Spring Mills, PA) - DH Productions LLC is proud to announce that its 2007 feature, SEVENVISION, has been selected for screening at the 8th Annual X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival in Salt Lake City, Utah. Regarded as the premier action sports film festival, X-Dance features movies from all walks of action sports life over a non-stop five-day period. Launched in 2001, X-Dance has quickly gained recognition as the most prestigious screening and awards series in action sports. A complete fusion of core lifestyles, X-Dance is famous for its celebration of movies and music; the two coming together on January 23rd with the infamous X-Dance closing party. Running concurrently with the Sundance Film Festival, X-Dance and the action sports community rival the excitement brought in by Hollywoods elite in this intimate mountain community. In addition to the movies and parties, X-Dance hosts a number of creative forums and discussions that allow various media professionals to interact and bounce ideas off one-another. Being accepted for screening at X-Dance this year is a huge honor, said Don Hampton, DH Productions Executive Producer and Director of SEVENVISION. X-Dance has always been regarded as a progressive celebration of action sports films, Im looking forward to experiencing the event. X-Dance runs from January 19-23, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information including event schedules and after party locations, please check http://www.x-dance.com. DH Productions 2007 DVD release, SEVENVISION, features the talent of The CUT, Cannondale bicycles mountain bike program. Shot on location around the world, SEVENVISION is a collection from the seven members the CUT and their seven unique riding styles. From street riding and dirt jumping to world cup downhill racing, SEVENVISION covers the complete spectrum of gravity mountain biking. Nestled in the mountains of central Pennsylvania, DH Productions LLC was formed in 1997 and is now a multiple Emmy Award winning boutique production house specializing in action sports features and commercial based productions. With their first films documenting events such as the Jaimaca Fat Tyre Festival, the company gained international notoriety for their Chain Reaction series. Now in its tenth year, DH Productions services range from commercial television and film production to event and marketing consulting. |