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UCI WORLD CUP FINAL: THE KIWI PERSPECTIVE
The UCI world cup finished up on the 10th of September this year in Schladming Austria. Literary genius and horse riding gypsy Blair Christmas gives us the Kiwi perspective on the race with photos from Kathy Sessler of Santa Cruz Syndicate.



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UCI WORLD CUP FINAL : THE UK PERSPECTIVE
A slightly more race orientated, gramatically correct report on the Schladming race from the Steve Peat and Nathan Rennie camp of the Santa Cruz Syndicate Race Team.


 

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Welcome to NZRIDE – the web magazine for the Downhill community across New Zealand and around the world. We’ll have a whole new bunch of articles every month, but through the magic of the interweb, we’ll keep adding new content and stuff daily so be sure to check back regularly – or signup to our email and we’ll keep you informed [click here]

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BLAIR CHRISTMAS: IXS SWISS CUP REPORT
A quick report on the final Round of the IXS Swiss cup from advanced-upper-lower-middle-backpack kiwi racer Blair Christmas.



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ONIT GROMMIT.2 PETER COOPER
This kid is quick. We first saw him ride at the 06 National round at Treble Cone, his first National round and he absolutely ripped. Pete not only won the Under 17 class, his time was quick enough to have won the Under 19's and place 11th in pro.


 

Well, much like Christmas, the worlds have been and gone. And much like christmas there were people in strange costumes, lots of shouting, proud families, a few dissapointed kids and much Alcohol consumed at the end of the day. And what a day it was, with Gold going to Kiwi hobbit Cameron Cole aka Frodo Baggins in the Junior Men's DH, followed so closely by Sam Blekinsop of Wanganui. Unfortunately, kiwis didn't place in any other clases but a great day was had by all.

SPECTATORS
//A Dress wearing Viking, A trans gender ginger and a balding clown, some of the best who kept us entertained between riders on the sides of the DH and 4X tracks.

We've loads of stuff from the worlds we'll be putting up over the next few weeks. Heaps of race pics and interviews with some of the top riders including Steve Peat, The Athertons and many others...

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EDDIES DIARIES
Get an insight as to what goes on inside the elite ranks of New Zealand's Junior Worlds Downhill Race Team with Taranaki celebrity Eddie Masters.


 

Check out the news page for details on next year's national series and an interview with MTBNZ chairman Chris Mildon

 

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4X: FRIDAY 25TH
RESULTS AND PHOTOS FROM THE 4X RACING
PLUS REPORT AND PHOTOS FROM MORNINGS DH PRACTICE



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DHI SEEDING DAY: THURSDAY 24TH
A BUNCH OF PHOTOS FROM THURSDAY MORNING PRACTICE AND SEEDING RUNS
SEEDING RUN TIMES AND PLACINGS ARE UP NOW

DAY TWO REPORT HERE

 

We have interviews with the fastest elite men's and elite women's seeders of the day:

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NATHAN RENNIE: FASTEST MAN OF THE DAY
We caught up with Nathan Earlier today before his seeding run.


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TRACY MOSELEY : FASTEST WOMAN OF THE DAY
Top ranked female rider and showing it on the course today.



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ROTORUA DIARIES
PREVIOUS DAYS NEWS AND PHOTOS


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THE FAKERS GUIDE TO XCO SPECTATING
Going to the world champs and need to find something to do to pass the time between DHI practice sessions? Why not go and watch the XCO.

 

 

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INTERVIEW: ALDEN ARDERN
Interview with Alden Ardern - Rotorua '06 Course creator and Rotorua legend.

Plus a few more pics of the course.

 

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ROTO'06 COURSE PREVIEW
What to expect from the worlds course - photos and more.

ALSO: CHECK OUT THE FULL LENGTH HEAD CAM RUN


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PSYCHIC MIKE'S CORNER
This month Psychic Mike (aka Mike Hill) imparts his knowlege and worldly wisdom on us and lets us in on who's gona take it out and who's gona be taken out at the worlds in vegas (Roto)

-The event has been and gone, but still worth a read.


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ROTO '06 HEADCAM
Check out the Roto '06 Page for a full length head cam run of the worlds course. Also keep an eye out for our interview with Alden (course creator) and a full review of the course.


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CAMERON COLE INTERVIEW
We catch up with one of NZ's top Junior riders in his lead up to the worlds.
SEE WHAT THE GOLD MEDAL WINNER HAD TO SAY BEFORE THE EVENT.


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SUSPENSION SETUP
Chicken man, one of the country's top shock service experts runs you through setting up your shocks (front and rear) on you new bike, or even your old one if you haven't got it sorted yet.


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WHERE THEY'RE AT:
A round up of all the kiwi riders (and some honorary kiwis) who have disappeared overseas in our off-season.

-UPDATED 10.08.06


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RIDE REPORT: EUROPE
We catchup with Jenna Makgill - what's happening in Europe, where to ride and why you should get over there.

-UPDATED 09.08.06


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UK RACE ROUND UP
A summary of the racing and general sillyness action going on at the moment over in the UK with Scottsman and world wide streaker, Paul Smail

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ROTO '06
Just in case you haven’t heard: the UCI World Champs will be held in Rotorua during the week of 21st – 27th of August. Over the next couple of months we’ll be bringing you extensive coverage of everything you need to know before and after the event.
NEW:FULL LENGTH HEAD CAM VIDEO


WHISTLER

RIDE REVIEW: WHISTLER
Each month we’re reviewing bike parks and riding areas across New Zealand and around the world. This month Byron Scott took smart arsed grommet rider Mike Davis with him over to Canada to check out Whistler Blackcomb bike park after the Canadian round of the world cup series.


GTDHI

TECH REVIEW: GT DHi
We’ll be bringing you regular reviews on what to ride as well as where to ride – bikes, parts, accessories and clothing. This month we stole the new GT DHi for the day and give you the unofficial low down.



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We’ve got some wicked interviews lined up in the next couple of months, so be sure to check back regularly for profiles on Steve Pete, Chris Kovarik, The Athertons, Sam Hill and many more…

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