CatEye makes all kinds of cycling computers, Heart rate monitors, lights, reflectors etc. Anyway, they are running a giveaway contest, so if you need some gear or know anything about road racing, step up.....
"We are running a Tour de France custom computer giveaway. People can sign up to pick the winner and average speed for each stage and a chance to win a limited edition custom computer."
One of my best pals left today on a 1,500 mile road bike adventure down the pacific coast!!. Can't say I know too many people who have set out on something of this scale, but she is amazing. Road bike, trailer, camping gear, tools, food, an open mind, and 3 weeks time. Seattle to San diego:) Inspiration to get pedaling??
Check out the different routs and ideas at AdventureCyclingAssociation.org
LIVIGNO, ITALY
Once a year, 
Bicycles puts on a press camp, basically an intro to all the new bikes for the following year, and a chance for the guys from the magazines from all over to ride the bikes.....
Track and field trials are starting to unfold. It is a lot more interesting know the people involved, we have several homies out there trying to make those top 3 positions in each event. Few new records already set... eugene08.com usoc.org
Freecaster has a bunch of Footage form MTB worlds, including Bryn's crash. Only put this up because he walked away with barely a scratch and is fine. Pretty amazing.
Few new photos added to the slideshow...
There were some crazy surprises in tonight's 4x racing. O'l Buhly took it down for the girls, and Rafael De Lara Alvarez is the Elite men's 4x World champ.
Looks like the Athertons have become downhill champions of the World!!. Pretty rare you get a brother sister combo like this, but then again, they earned it. Elite Rainbows heading to Great Britian for the first time, ever??
June issue of YRB magazine. YRB is like a music art and fashion mag. Mikey and I did a photoshoot in Brooklyn NY, as one of our stops on the media blitz back in March...
UPDATE by BRYN
When i woke up this morning, it was stinking hot, and the sun was out.
UPDATE by BRYN
Muddy, slippery, rutted, and rainy... So sick!
Update by BRYN
Here we are, Val Di Sole, Italy. Venue for the 2008 World Champs...
CHULA VISTA, CA
Mike Day owned the BMX Olympic trial today, dominated in such a way that he had enough points from the first three motos there was no need to run the final!!! Mikey, Kyle Bennett, Donny (pending coaches pick) , and I will be team USA. Chula vista track looked amazing, banners, grand stands, jumbo-tron, etc. First class show, I was so impressed. Today was a great day, and one of the most exciting races I have ever watched. Tons of support from the fans in the cycling community, sponsors, USAC, USOC, parents, resident athletes, media, etc . Fan Club shirts made by me 
Kevin Robinson's RED BULL Experiment 
CENTRAL PARK, New York
Kevin Robinson just set a new world record vert jump on a BMX bike, and Bryn and I were there to see it live in NYC. He aired 54 feet from the ground, (27 foot mega ramp and 27 additional feet of air), to beat Matt Hoffman's 
previous record of 53'6",by 6 inches.
Standing beside this ramp was intimidating, every time Kevin was hanging in the air it felt like my heart stopped till he landed safe. So scary. Biggest vert ramp ever made. He crashed hard 3-4 times, but kept going. He is not a small guy, and was all padded up ready to take a hit as if he were a football warrior.
Anyway, he did it, set a record and lived to tell about it, yeaaaa. I made him the sweetest sign ever, to show support for a homie/ Red Bull teammate:) Red Bull cola is also pretty tasty 
, I think, and it's organic, so there you go. Tons of New York BMXers in the house as well as some old friends. I got to go Live on the brodcast and give an interview for kevin and BMX in Olympics. Bikes can do anything, limits were broken. Hopefully I can do the same for the fans. RedBullexperiment.com
SEATTLE, WA
For the first time since January I am home with friends and family, then to NYC for a few days... updates soon.
Taiyuan, China
Well after one of the longest, hottest, smelliest, windiest days ever, I made the main event and finished 6th in the World for Elite BMX. Crazy part is this finish also secured my position as the only American girl who will represent BMX in the 2008 Olympic Games!!!!.
Taiyuan, China
So far they have served; powdered embryo, 
Cat sausage, cold beef achilles tendon, ox tounge salad, fried pig hands, sliced parts of pig head, mixed donkey meat, chicken gristle, etc.. This place is absurd:) Also woke up to the lowest levels of smog so far, good news for practice day :).
Taiyuan, China
Got into China yesterday after about 30 hrs of travel. Not too bad, went smooth. We are southeast of Beijing by about 250 miles, but in a city that is less set up for western ways. The air of course is amazing, love to singe the lungs with every breath, but the rest of the differences just make me laugh. Like driving, bathrooms, translations, and pointless jobs. Im content to say China is not a top destination, but for sure enhances my appreciation for simple things back home, it's an experience. We have been using hot pots and cooking our own food cause OX tounge and chicken feet are not on the racer diet plan:)
Under 14 challenge class' raced today, a whole 27 motos, 2 semis. Not a huge turn out, but we are in E.B.F. China:). Couple US world champs in the mix, think 11 of them out of the 17 that could be, so good job kiddies. Track looks decent, bit of wind, but some tech rhythm and good speed.
US Open- New Jersey
The Downhill, and I guess night slalom race is not part of any series at the US Open, just a race for big prize money, and well managed from what most riders say. Track has a lot of rocks, and high speed sections.
Bryn on podiums:)
Men's DH
1. Steve Smith- CAN 2:36.737
2. Sam Hill- AUS 2:37.326
3. Bryn Atkinson- AUS 2.38.603
4. Matti Lehikoinen- FIN 2:41.011
5. Andrew Neethling- RSA 2:41.430
Slalom
1. Rando
2. JD
3. Kyle Strait
4. Bryn Atkinson
