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."
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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.....
has got for 2009. Expanding their Carbon line-up, with the Carbon Force, And the all new Prototype Fury DH Machine we are set to turn some heads.
The Force is a 6 inch 'All Mountain' shredder, coming in at around 27 pounds, if i could only have one bike, the Carbon Force would be it for sure. I have never ridden a Carbon Mountain bike, so for me, it's all new. The best thing about the carbon is the smooth, consistent ride, just a really nice feel on the trail, and in turns, it's stiff, I was ripping around on one all week, I can't wait to get one.
The Biggest news for is the unveiling of their latest baby; The Carbon 'Fury', It will replace the existing DHi, as a world cup ready race machine. The release date for this bike has yet to be decided, as the guys at really want to do some quality testing before putting it out on the market, they are passionate about this project and want to have it ready for everyone to rip on.
I was lucky enough to be the first to ride the only 'Fury' in existence. I gotta tell you, at first, before I Even got to Livigno, I was a little skeptical about the thought of riding a full carbon Downhill bike. George Perry, and Robert Stemen are the head Engineers at getting this thing off the ground, and they explained to me the qualities of todays carbon fiber. To sum it up, it's some strong shit and this baby aint gonna break.
The ride is real similar to the carbon Force, just a nice supple feel over the bumps then stiff and super responsive in the turns, i love it! I should have a Prototype here in the next couple of weeks, can't wait. Look out for a bit more of an in depth review later.
One of the coolest things about the press camp for me was getting to hang out with Hans Rey. The guy has ridden for for over 2 decades, and here's an interesting fact, he has had almost 300 front covers of Magazines.. Wow, I really admire Hans' work ethic, he is so good to his sponsors. He's always lining up some crazy photo shoot, in some crazy location, and to get to ride, and shoot photo's with him last week was a real thrill.
Big Thanks to all the guys at the office, Peterman, Stemenator, George, Sarah, Jenny, Michael and PK.
BY BRYN
www.gtbicycles.com
Bike magazine review...
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. 
The track yesterday was so fast.
]]> The sun was out again, so by the time finals came around the track was bone dry, and super rough.In the Juniors, Bryceland took it down with an impressive time, his run was pinned,I still dont know how he got down that hill with those little arms of his.. The number 1 Qualifier, French Sunn rider, Remy Thirion was fast, he went off the track at the top and had a crash midway down and was less than 9 seconds back, finishing 3rd, what a pinner. Top Aussie finisher was Shaun O'connor in 7th.
I came off on the fastest section on the track, we were rattling around 65k's, and there is a g-out at the end of this straight, i kinda still don't know what happened in relation to how I came to be flying through the air upside down at that speed, but Im pretty sure my hand slipped off the bar.. Im ok though, a couple of little scratches on my back and that's about it. I'm sure it will be online somewhere, it was brutal, I'm pretty damn lucky.
Warner was cruising around with an Italian skinsuit, he's a crack up.
Sam's run was so insane, I have not seen sam on the limiter like that ever, he was up 6 seconds at the split on Peaty's time, and would have put another couple of seconds into him if he had have stayed on.
It was harsh to see Peaty be so close yet again, when Sam went down I think everyone including Peaty thought he had it. Gee had an impressive run though and deserved it. Bummer for Peaty.
Matti (Lehicoinen) took my camera on the hill yesterday, so Photo credit goes to him.
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.
]]> The final for the men last night was wild, 'Stains' (Jared Graves) was dominating all night in his heats. I kinda had an idea that there was going to be some moves, but when the gate dropped in the final Jared got the hole shot and was in lane one. Entering the first turn, Deldycke held it out wide and swooped under Jared taking them both over the berm. Old mate Alvarez passed them both and cruised to the line to claim his first ever World championship victory, also a first for his home country of Spain.The Girls race was also a bit of a surprise. Anneke Beerten was leading until the second last turn, where she left the inside wide open and one of the Check girls snuck inside, forcing Anneke loose her speed for the next straight. 'Top fuel Buhl' just pinned it past the both of them taking the win for the US. This was also Buhly's first world championship, coming from third, she's gotta be stoked.
Lopes didn't make the final, in one of his heats he got hit in the face with a course marking flag, he had a blood nose for a while. I don't think it really matters though, he has had an amazing career, with so many titles, and to be 37 and still competing at this level, Lopes is the man.
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My best guess would be that this Italy track is pretty similar to what they ride in their back yard in Wales; with all the roots, tight spaces, and ruts. For Rach to win by 11 seconds over Sabrina means that there were some pretty sketchy sections that she would've just pinned it through. And for Gee, he has always been fast, but think found a missing piece this year.
Dan would've been a contender for the 4x win maybe, but he is broken at the moment. Lopes is gonna bring it home for America!!
Little upset for Peaty to have come 2nd, but that will keep him in the sport for another year which is good. Sam Hill had the fastest split at the top, but came third, just missed his third world title in a row, but it doesn't change what he's done so far.
Haven't heard from Bryn yet, little worried, he had a crash as did our teammate Neethling. So I hope they are ok. Not a good feeling to wake up to:(
And also it is really hard to find out what is going on over there, sorry I am not there to give updates. Next time.
4x on tonight...
ADDITIONAL COVERAGE
dirtmag.co.uk
transcendmagazine.com
declinemagazine.com
http://www.athertonracing.co.uk/
http://www.sicklines.com/event/world_championships_val_di_sole.html
http://www.descent-world.co.uk/
ESPN E:60 tv show feature
Gillette World Sport TV Feature
New York times Newspaper feature
Seattle Times newspaper Feature
NBC Nightly News Video Interview
Fox Sports Web video feature
USA Today: photos, interview
NBC Interview: bmx show for olympics
NPR national radio interview
Rolling stone interview- Dunno what will be printed
Associated Press print and Video
YRB Magazine- Photos and interview
Sports Illustrated Magazine- Photoshoot olympic gear, Interview with editor
SI Kids Magazine- Interview meeting with editor
ESPN Magazine- interview with editor
EXPN.com- Web feature story/ photos
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine feature- photo/ interview
Women’s health- met editor
Antenna Magazine- Met the editors
Cosmo Girl- Met the editor
Madison Square Garden network- Live TV interview at the Red Bull Experiment
Sirius Radio- live interview The Abcs of sports
San Diego KPBS.org- Radio interview
San Diego KSON – country station live radio interview
Kleenex- let it out interview, dunno
Chicago media summit-0 NBC, 10 Video interviews, photos, etc.
When i woke up this morning, it was stinking hot, and the sun was out.
Dave 'Bullhead' Wardel is back from his 'snapped in two' collarbone. He had laser surgery on it after Andorra 2 weeks ago... He is racing here, 4x only, but man what a speedy recovery. I guess Dan (Atherton) will be having the same surgery, to be back for St Anne in 4 weeks.
Matti Lehicoinen said he did a run today, he is choosing to sit the racing out this weekend, because he still can't peddle.
For those that missed the news, Matti lost his front wheel before a metal bridge in Scotland last week, 'cheese grating' his left knee. He should be right in a few weeks.
Cedric is racing 4x only this weekend, not sure why.
I gave my camera to Wardel today during DH practice, and he snapped off a few shots for me. Thanks Dave.
Muddy, slippery, rutted, and rainy... So sick!
Spikes are a must. A few of the Juniors are learning lessons.. Young Matt Vincent from Canberra, broke his hand today.. He did it walking up the track though, slipped... He is hoping to ride on Thursday, fingers crossed ay, he was riding well.
Poor old 'Dan the man' (Dan Atherton) has broken his collarbone, he's flying back to England to get it sewn up.. Bummed for him.
Stoked, My boy Cody 'Bargo' Eikenhoffner' from Australia, has made the trip out to Worlds, He is racing the 4x, I believe it's his first big International race, so that's exciting. He was up on the hill today watching DH practice, He had the Umbrella out, covering me from the rain on the side of the track, and cleaning my goggles.. Funny Little fella.
When I walked the track yesterday, I had an idea of where I wanted to go, but first run down, that all changed. The track was so rutted, way more roots exposed, I was pretty much just shredding the ruts the whole way down. It's going to be a whole different track come Race day (Saturday).
Peaty's B-day today too- happy Birthday.
A couple of photos courtesy of Beggsy (Paul Begg, Aussie Assistant/Junior Coach).
Here we are, Val Di Sole, Italy. Venue for the 2008 World Champs...
There seems to be new grass covering the outside of the 4x , looks pretty. They must have had substantial rain fall since we were here last.
A brand new Chairlift for the race, this was still being built when we were here for the test event back in May.
Everyone is just now setting up. I swung by the Monster pits and saw 'The Bren Dog's' new ride, all polished silver with bits of the frame chopped out. Roumers are circulating the pits that Sam and Fabien are not riding with rear shocks to save weight this weekend.... It's true. (not really)
DH course inspection is right now, gotta pin it.
CHULA VISTA, CA
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In the first moto of the day, Cisar was on the inside in the gate, Donny middle, Mikey outside and it was that order heading down the second straight as well till Cisar over jumped the step up and went down. Looked like he completely missed the landing and nailed his head and leg. Mikey pulled donny through the third straight in that same moto and kept up highest points for the Olympic spot. Think that crash by "The Cees" took a bit of pressure off the other guys, but that is not how you want to end your olympic dream. Hope he feels better soon.
On the day, results were, 1. Mikey Day, 2. Donny, 3. David Herman...
Also pretty tragic that Bubba Harris broke his good ankle 2 days before this event. He has had zero luck this year with all the injuries and is going to have to just ride out this wave of bad luck.
Wanted to just thank Red Bull, Gt, Oakley, The OTC, Usa Cycling, all the fans, Greg, and everyone else involved. This whole Olympic thing is bigger than any one of us, and it takes a lot of support to make somethin glike this happen for any athlete.
Photos by Jill, Sutty, and Arielle
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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
