The Hood River Super D Is In Two Weeks!

Race information can be found on this LINK.


Coincidently, this Sunday May 16th and the 23rd will be a 'Super D Pre-Race' Work Party. Meet at 10am at 10 Speed
Coffee Shop. Bring gloves, tools, water and snacks to survive. A post work ride has been the norm, so bring your bike!

'Follow Me' Movie Premier Fundraiser A Huge Success!

Last night in Hood River the MTB movie 'Follow Me' premiered at the Skylight Theater. Two shows on the venue starting at a very full 'All Ages' show at 6pm that allowed the 8 and under kids in for FREE! A decent sized raffle of items from 'Chico's Treasure Of Goodies' and the first showing was underway.

What impressed me most was the 21 and Over showing SOLD OUT! Tickets were still being sold and the little theater was wall to wall bikers. Discover Bicycles owner Kurt Buddeneck handled the raffle ticket sales and generated $200 dollars additional support. In total 120 people attended Anthill's 'Follow Me' which is now for sale on iTunes!

Thanks to all the attending trailbuilders Gary Paasch, Chris Elsmore, Sam Pinner and Douglas Johnson for being there. Cheers!

FMX Repaired- YES AGAIN!

Right side back open! Pass the word around!

Non-Motorized (MTB) Trail Maps Finally Available!

Source: Henry Buckalew

Everyone:

Today we received copies of our new non-motorized HRC Northwest Area Recreation Trails maps from the printers. Dirty Fingers and Mountain View Cycles already have some for sale to the public and Discover Bicycles should be selling them early next week. Thanks to everyone that worked so hard to make this map project a reality!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Henry D. Buckalew

Trails Program Coordinator/Forest Technician II

Hood River County Forestry Department

office: (541) 387-7089

Woodward West Is Looking For A MTB Program Director!

Source: Decline Magazine

The good folks over at Woodward West are looking for a full-time director of their MTB program. If you think you, or someone you know, might fit the bill see the below link to get in touch with them or pass the word on that this challenging and fun position is open to the right individual.

                                      

The Mountain Bike Director is responsible for the overall development and operation of the Mountain Bike program at Woodward West, including but not limited to their traditional summer camp experience and all off-season event and marketing activities.

See this LINK for job description and info.

'Follow Me' Premiers at SkyLight Theater May 13th!!

When: Thursday May 13, 2010
Where: Skylight Theater and Pub (103 Oak St) in lovely downtown Hood River, Oregon
Two Showtime's:  6:00 PM All Ages With Raffle!  8 and Under FREE! 
                7:30 PM 21 and over only! 

Tickets you say?: Available at the door.
Cost: $8.00 with proceeds going to GFRA and Post Canyon trail building materials.

Re-Cap of the Fluidride Enduro Cup #1: Dog River Trail

On April 30th to May 2, Hurricane Racings Petr Kakes and Fluidride's Simon Lawton got the permits to host a 2 day 'Super D' down Dog River Trail. The 2 day event would combine the times of both days to detemine the most consistent racer. A decent sized Pro Prize Purse and amazing product support generated 102 racers. Inspired by the European 'Trophy Cup' this race marks another new beginning in MTB events in the Pacific Northwest. Here's the course pre-ride by Simon Lawton for everyone that could not be there or if you just want to see this trail on your own- its prime: 

Fluidride Cup Enduro DH Round 1, 2010 - Dog River, OR from Fluidride on Vimeo.

Here's a short video and some pictures I took while hosting the event.

Dakine and Alpinestars also contributed prizes. 

For more racing results and information on upcoming events go to www.fluidrideracing.com

Photos by Carl Warren are here. 

Congrats to Bari Stockton (Transition/Discover) for winning Elite Masters! And all the Hood River Locals that won thier classes. Props to Team Dirty Fingers!