OK so it’s been a while (never heard that here before eh?). I’ve been out with injury for the last 2 months and didn’t figure anyone would be all that excited to hear about my “epic” 35-50 mile road rides I’ve been doing on my 32 pound Super D bike (Hey It’s cushy and better than running) or my exciting trips to the Y to lift weights. Thrill a minute around here. But I wanted to write about this years Mt Ashland Super D.For those of you unfamiliar with the course I’ll try to lay it out for you. The start is at the Mt Ashland ski lodge at 6500 ft elev. from the start you can see the approximate area in Ashland where the finish is at about 2000 ft elev. Continue reading ‘Mt Ashland 12 mile Super D’
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Another year of the Sea Otter has come and gone. Greg Minnar made quite a showing, winning both the dual slalom and the downhill in impressive fashion. Three Fluidride/Virtual Descent racers made it to Monterey to test their fitness against the worlds best (Headcam footage). Continue reading ‘Sea Otter 2008′
If you haven’t picked up a copy of the May 2008 issue of Bike magazine, go out an buy one. The special 15th anniversary issue is packed with great reading, and of course, great pictures. Editor Lou Mazzante’s article “Thirty Years to Whistler” chronicles some of the areas and people who have helped bring the sport to it’s current state. In addition to Marin, Bend, Vancouver and Whistler, Ashland made the cut, with Fluidride rider Nathan Riddle featured as Ashland’s iconic rider. Go out and grab a copy today!
It’s been a few years since I’ve ventured into Capitol Forest, and I have to say my most recent visit left me wondering why it had taken so long to get myself back to this magical playground of endless singletrack. Since my last visit, the Friends of Capitol Forest have been hard at work creating hundreds of berms and jumps, and have greatly improved drainage of the trail system. The trails, much like the race organization were dialed to day the least.
We have been entertaining the idea of changing the course venue for the # 2 Fluidride cup at Ski Bowl. Mt Hood has been hit hard this year with snowfall and it is looking like there will still be some coverage come race time in May. This is why there have been some recent changes to the schedule on the FR Cup Page.
After careful deliberation we have come to the decision to stick with the original schedule and Venues. The second Fluidride Cup will be held on Mt Hood as planned regardless of snow level. If the regular courses cannot be used, the race will be held on the Bridal trail. If the snow level prevents a slalom to be held, the slalom series wil be converted into a best 4 of 5 race series. If the Bridal trail is used, bring your 6″ trail bikes as this more Super-D trail than DH. Continue reading ‘Fluidride Cup updates’
Oct 18, 2007
Fluidride will have a new look in 2008 on the racing circuit.
Fluidride/Virtual Descent has been formed to suit the needs of a growing race program. The six Fluidride/Virtual Descent riders have been selected primarily for their own unique goals for 2008. The racers are:
| Simon LawtonLars Sternberg
Casey Northern Sven Martin Anka Martin Nathan Riddle |
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Each member will have their own target area of competition around the world, covering everything from regional Downhill, DS, and Super D- to international World Cups, and Mega Avalanches. The list of official sponsors for the new team is building rapidly, and should be announced soon.
Stay tuned for updated rider bios and blogs.
