Well the day started off with everyone scrambling to get the 6 cases of beer, 100 hot dogs, stop watches, tape, and get everything back to the flow park.  But once we did get everything there it was one of the best times I have had at a bike event in a long time.  The race started after everyone was satisfied that they practiced enough.  The racing was pretty fun since the downhill part has been cut in down to the creek.  The last drop was the place to watch for sure.  It gave almost everyone a little kick sideways.  After two runs the times were stacked like this HERE.

Since everything was so much fun up until then why not fire up the BBQ throw on some dogs and play some Huffy Toss.  Norm and Jake were the test pilots.  Norm had a good launch but nobody expected the NASA commander Jake Hopple was in the house.  He hauled ass into the jump and sent that bike into orbit.  Just check out Coltons face in the background.  Not only is he looking at the bike but the expression is priceless.

Once again we thank all that came out and all that helped.  Thank Travis and Angie next time you see them…thats for sure.  Click Here for more pics.

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Are you ready to start off this weekend right.  Well we are going to be tearing it up at RMC.  As luck has it Phil Sundbaum is back in town from the Qashqai tour.  So he stopped by yesterday and we talked him into staying up here from Portland to party with us tonight.     FRIDAY, MAY 16,    Full Throttle Xtreme Restaurant and Sports Bar,    3701 E. Valley Road, Renton, WA…   All Ages Welcome — BAR with ID, 8:00pm $5door    READ MORE

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Mad March Racing Announces Urban Freeride camp at Ray’s Indoor Bike Park. CLEVELAND, OH – Though the weather outside is frightful, on January 11th Ray’s Indoor Park in Cleveland, OH will be more than delightful! Shaums and the MMR crew of coaches will hold a one-day “closed session” of Freeride Skills. “ I have been to Rays twice over the past couple years and each time I see the park continually growing and getting more fun to ride.” MMR owner and founder, Shaums March, continues, “after discussing ideas with Ray, I instantly saw the potential for them to host Urban Freeride clinics. Riding outside this time of year is tough, but there is still a demand to ride and learn!”

Here is Jim Delavalle rippin at Ray’s

rays speed trials practice

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We are selling the 2007 Norco’s for a great deal.  Some of the bikes are up to $500 OFF.  That is a huge savings for some of the best DH, Freeride, Hardtail and Commuter bikes.  Come to the shop to see all of the bikes on sale!!!

Here is my take on Interbike.  There is 100lbs of crap in a 5lb bag.  So there is some quality stuff among the dead wood.  This year Phil, Drew (our computer tech) and I went to assault Vegas.  I found out Phil and I have two passions in common, riding and gambling.  With many hours drinking and pushing buttons and throwin dice it was hard to make the rounds at the show.  If you have not been before it basically takes 3 days of walking to see everything in the place.  Thats a lot of bike stuff.

Here are some of the things that I think are worth taking a look.  First off lets start with the hardtail I am trying to ride this year.  It is an Eastern…from BMX fame.  So the short back end will be easy to manual and perfect for any street/park situation.  HINT:  take a look at the headtube.

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Our local BMX track is going to have a work day on wednesday the 24th, 4PM until whenever.  Just a little clean up for the last race of the season.  This is an opportunity to check out the track if you have never been OR if you do use the track you can give a little back.  Sea-Tac BMX track has been around for a really long time and needs support from the bicycle community.  I know I raced there when I was a little kid.

Last Saturday was a whole lot of fun.  We started with a HUGE sale at the shop and then moved next door for the movie.  As always the Disorder movie was up to standards.  We had a great give away with help from Eastern bikes, Gravity Components, Xpedo Pedals, Vanderkitten clothing, Pro Tec, Smith Optics and Norco.  I must say that the Eastern frame is pretty tight.  I rode that same frame for a couple of days and only wanted a little larger one for myself.

I was stoked that Hacksaw came up from Oregon, along with Alex from RST suspension.  Here is Hacksaw Phil and me on the mic.We had a pretty good time and we should do some riding also next time.  Here are some stoked individuals who won super dope swag that was on hand. 

Eastern Grips, Gravity Guide, Vanderkitten, Xpedo Pedals, Gravity Post, Smith Goggles, Xpedo again

If you missed this shindig then we will see you next time hopefully. 

We are hosting another New World Disorder movie.  Disorder 8 is one of their best yet.  The movie is going to be right next to the shop in downtown Renton.  This year will be a 21 and older show only….sorry but they just dont have an area for minors.   We will open the doors at 5PM…The Show will start just after 7PM.  Enough time to check out the shop and get a little toasty.  The date is Saturday October 20th. 

We are also going to have the shop open from 5-7PM RIGHT NEXT DOOR!!!  Since it might be your first time visiting the shop we are going to hold a SALE!!!  Everything in the store will be 20% OFF.  Possible Huge Savings for You.

There will also be a raffle at the show with tons of SWAG for all you freebie lovers. 

Here is the address to

DC’s Bar and Grill….

907 S 3rd St. 

Renton, WA 98057

LADIES! Come join the Speedy Beavers for a FREE Downhill Clinic at Dry Hill in Port Angeles on Saturday October 13, 2007. We will be shuttling a number of the trails and be splitting into groups based on ability. We will meet at 10:00 am in the parking area by the mountain cross course at Dry Hill (see directions below) and riding until about 4:00 pm. What to bring: lunch and snacks, full face helmet, body armor, full finger gloves, a freeride or downhill bike (preferably a 6″er or bigger), and friends! If you need some equipment or a bike, please email us ASAP so we can help track things down. We will be spending the night in Port Angeles and having dinner in town, please feel free to join us. You will receive a discount at the Red Lion Hotel by mentioning that you are coming to PA for an event with the Olympic Dirt Society.

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Just like the rest of the bike industry ghy is sending a crew of folks down to Las Vegas for Interbike. AJ, Phil, Scott, and myself will be heading down to enjoy all that Vegas has to offer. While there is plenty of work to be done during the day I’m sure we’ll find a way to keep ourselves busy at night.

My goal is to bring you info on the stuff that matters most to you. All you have to do is leave a comment in the posts and I’ll try to take a pic or video. I’ll also keep myself busy by hunting down the craziest stuff I see at Interbike because there is more to the convention than just the latest suspension linkage.

Just an FYI: The shop will be closed on Tuesday like normal, but it will also be closed on Wednesday. Speaking of the shop click below to check out some pics of how it is looking now a days. There is plenty more not pictured but this should give you a good idea of what’s going on.

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