Fruity Fly
Best road sign in the World is on the way to Bryn's mum's house in Victoria. Unfortunately, they have changed most of signs to a more pleasant looking fly, but this one was still in tact to amuse us:)
December 28, 2006
December 26, 2006
"Between the Tape"
Clay Porter's video is nearing completion. Clay stepped it up this year to make a full World Cup race Documentary focusing mainly on Downhill. The trailer and a website are up and running, video is called "Between the Tape"... it looks to be his best work yet. His zipline footage is a nice new view, he is constantly developing his footage and camera work, guess that's what happens when you go to film school and have a passion for something. He will be in australia this week, so hopefully I can get a sneak peek!!! . Check it out... www.betweenthetape.com trailer
December 21, 2006
VeloNews COVER!!
Finally here!!! Velonews has distribution at almost every major american news stand or large bookstore, so this is a big deal for me and my sponsors. It is also an honor to make history with the other two ladies. It will go up on the wall for sure. Velonews USA Cycling
December 20, 2006
World Cup Statistics
Martin Whiteley has helped out with a new version of World Cup Statistics. He was involved with the UCI and the MBG magazine when it came out in the 90's. He now runs the Honda G-cross team and remembers everything. Thanks Martin:)
THE MOUNTAIN BIKE "A" LIST
World Cup winners
Brian LOPES - USA
– 22 4X/Dual World Cup wins
(first win Snowqualmie pass- 1998)
– 3 4X/Dual World Championships
Nico VOUILLOZ - France
– 16 DH World Cup wins (first win Cap d'Ail 1993)
– 10 DH World Championships
Steve PEAT - England
– 15 DH World Cup wins (first win Snowqualmi Pass 1998)
Michael PROKOP- Czech Republic
– 10 4X World Cup wins (first win Mt.St.Anne 2004)
– 2 4X World Championships
Eric CARTER - USA
– 8 4X/Dual World Cup wins (first win Kaprun 1998)
– 1? 4X World Championship (Les Gets- 04)
Greg MINNAAR - South Africa
– 5 DH World Cup Wins (first DH win Kaprun 2001)
– 1 4X World Cup Win (ft. William 2003)
– 1 DH World Championship- 2003
Cedric GRACIA - France
– 3 DH World Cup wins (first DH win Nevegal 1998)
– 2 4X/Dual World Cup wins
Fabien BAREL - France
– 4 DH World Cup wins (first win Mt.St.Anne 2000)
– 3 DH World Championships (jr.1998, elite 04, 05)
Chris KOVARIK - Australia
–4 DH World Cup wins (first win Mt.St.Anne 2001)
Sam HILL- Australia
–4 DH World Cup wins (first win Schladming 2005)
David VAZQUEZ - Spain
–4 DH World Cup wins (first win Big Bear 1998)
Mike KING - USA
–3 4X/Dual World Cup wins
–1 DH World Cup win (first DH win Big Bear 1995)
Wade Boots - Australia
–2 Dual World Cup wins (first win- Japan 2001)
–1 Dual World Championship ( Spain 2000)
Mickael PASCAL - France
–2 DH World Cup wins (first win Durango 2001)
Nathan RENNIE - Australia
–1 DH World Cup win (Alpe d'Huez 2003)
Gee ATHERTON - Britian
–1 DH World Cup win (Schladming 2004)
Mic HANNAH - Australia
–1 DH World Cup win (Vigo 2006)
Matti LEHIKOINEN - Finland
–1 DH World Cup win (Brazil 2006)
Jared GRAVES - Australia
–1 4x World Cup Win (Willingen 2006)
Guido TCHUGG - Germany
–1 4x World Cup Win (Ft.William 2004)
Levi NORDMARK - Norway
–1 4x World Cup Win (ft.William 2005)
There are quite a few people from the past with a win or two, like Bas Be Bever, Corado Herin (3), Rob Warner, Jurgen Beneke, etc. I wanted to keep things a little more current though.
WOMEN
Anne Caroline CHAUSSON - French
– 41 DH World Cup wins (first DH win Cap d'Ail 1994)
– 13 4X/Dual World Cup wins
– 12 DH World Championships
– 5 Dual/4x World Championships
Katrina MILLER - Australia
– 20 4X/Dual World Cup wins (first Dual win Les Gets 1998)
Missy GIOVE - USA
– 12 DH World Cup wins (first win Mt.St.Anne 1993)
Sabrina JONNIER - French
– 6 DH World Cup wins
– 6 4X/Dual World Cup wins (first Dual win Les Gets 2000)
Jill KINTNER- USA
– 11 4X World Cup wins (first win Livigno 2004)
– 2 4x World Cup Overall Championships
– 2 4X World Championships ( 05, 06)
– 3 4X US National Championships
Tracy MOSELEY - British
– 8 DH World Cup wins (first win Ft.William 2002)
– 1 4X World Cup win (Alpe d-Huez 2003)
Leigh DONOVAN - USA
– 3 DH World Cup wins (first DH win Mt.St.Anne 1996)
– 4 Dual World Cup wins
Fionn GRIFFITHS - Britian
– 2 DH World Cup win (first win in Mt.St.Anne 2003)
– 1 4X World Cup win (Schladming 2006)
Elke BRUTSAERT - USA
–3 DH World Cup wins (first win Mt.St.Anne 1994)
Sari JORGENSEN - Swiss
– 1 Dual World Cup win (Nevegal 1998)
– 1 DH World Cup Win ( Nevegal 1998)??
Anneke BEERTEN - Netherlands
– 2 4X World Cup wins (first win Willingen 2005)
Rachel ATHERTON - British
– 1 DH World Cup win (Brazil 2006)
Tara LLANES - USA
– 1 Dual World Cup win (Squaw Valley 1999)
Malin LINDGREN - Sweden
–1 Dual World Cup win (Stellenbosch 1998)
December 19, 2006
MBG- Mountain Bike Guide
MBG was this Mountain bike guide/ magazine for World cups- back in the day. They covered rider's info, teams, course maps, events, riders statistics, interviews. I am not sure how many of these guides they made, but back in 98 and 99 when riders were making 6 figure salaries, the sport was big time. You get a real sense of it all. Pick up the magazine and it is a dream world. Top riders have a full page with an action shot, head shot, lifestyle, synopsis of their career, results highlights, number of world cup wins, nationality represented, team, etc. Imagine seeing that now. It would be incredible and probably recruit a lot more people to race. I would pay money to buy one if they still had it, World and World cup coverage is as good as it gets for me.
Cool things to know- like that Anne-Caro won 12 DH world titles in her career, that Peaty's first World Cup win was in Snoqualmie, Wa in 1998.
December 18, 2006
Dirt- Worlds issue
New issue of dirt has sweet coverage from worlds. In the photo of the track, the rider at the bottom is me:) Pretty amazing place - New Zealand.
December 14, 2006
UCI
I just found out that the UCI has a new rule and some changes for next year.
December 10, 2006
Kathy Pruitt interview....aka "KP"
Kathy Pruitt is a rad chick. The more time you spend with her, the better you understand her character. It is not often you meet a person with her kind of positive outlook on life, sense of adventure, and bravery. She has been known to take off to any part of the world at the drop of the hat, no worries, and make the most of it....
December 08, 2006
Mt.Stromlo
We are down in Canberra for a Mtb race at Mt.Stromlo. Glen Jacobs has been working on this place for about 5 months or so, and it is something to behold. Dh, 4x, xc, and a crit track.
December 06, 2006
Access eco
Private label lip balms. My good friend Maxine Irving, a former Mtb racer, who used to also work for the company Eco Lips, has started a company called Access eco. They make organic lipbalms and sunscreens, but are also printing private party labels and stuff for their products. I did one for jillkintner.com and think it is a really good marketing tool and easy to do.
December 05, 2006
Possum Rescue
Had to save a possum the other night that got into the roof. Australian possums and American Opossums are a little different, but kinda the same. They are much cuter over here, kind of like the aussie version of a squirrel, since they don't have squirrels- next best thing, little bigger.
Possums are sort of pests, but they are important to the ecosystem. They are nocturnal marsupials that eat parasitic plants like mistletoe in the gum trees. They don't dig holes or do any real damage, but are after easy food and a warm dry home.
If you capture one it breaks up his family and causes some grief. The survival rate is pretty bad for a lone possum released to a new spot. You are supposed to build alternate housing like a little box in a tree, keep a bright light shining in the roof for a few days, and close off the holes in the roof. I just though since they are protected creatures and most people want to shoot them over a little lost sleep, that some knowledge might save a critter or two.