Surrey, B.C. – Bike thieves really know how to stick a knife into your heart.  Last week while visiting the beautiful land of the ‘Great White North’, fellow rider Erik Nyberg had his Iron Horse Sunday stolen.  Headed home after riding at Whistler, Erik stopped off in Surrey.  Thieves cut the lock, removed the front wheel and lifted the bike out of his bike rack on his truck. 

“The F*#kers cut the cable and removed the front wheel! GONE! F*#K!” said Nyberg.

There is a special place in hell for bike thieves!

150 maximum number

of participants!

Event is Rain or Shine!

REGISTRATION: How to reserve your slot…

1. print registration form , fill it out, and mail $35 pre-registration payment per person

checks payable to “W.T.F.”
MUST BE POST MARKED BY 10/9/2009 to gaurantee slot
list names of participants and include email address for sending shuttle news

If under 18, parent or legal gaurdian must also sign W.T.F. Participant Waiver form (mail with payment or bring with you day of).

Westside Trail Federation
PO Box 4042
Hillsboro, OR  97123

2. After about a week, go here to make sure your name is on “The List”

 

UPDATES…

8/31/2009 – Slots still available – get your registration mailed to reserve your space!   Registrations are flying in…  expect we’ll probably fill up between end of September.

8/31/2009 – receiced confirmation from Transition Bicycle Company – “We will be there with 10 Bottlerockets, at least one TR450, and a new Covert.”

8/27/2009 – received confirmation from One Ghost Industries – “we’ll be there with bikes to check out!”

8/26/2009 – got all critical slots filled for volunteer responsibilities.  Drivers, First aid, trail patrol, etc.   Gave heads up toA&N Home Town grocery that we’ll need a truck load of sandwiches (for sale at Basic Training at noon day of the event).

8/25/2009 – confirmed DJ will be bringing sound system to play music (send PM to “Jake” via the Message board or directly to JakeS@westsidetrailfederation.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

8/10/2009 – booked event photographer, obtained ODF event permit

Canberra, Australia-
After 16 tries and 4 silver medal finishes, 35 year old British downhiller Steve Peat claims victory at the DH Championships in Canberra, Australia. Peat raced down the hill at a time of 0:02:30.0 just beating out South Africa’s Greg Minaar by 1 tenth of a second! Michael Hannah of Australia finished third at 0:02:31.

STEVE PEAT, WORLD CHAMPION!

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Jaymo and Pinner got some good press this week when September's issue of BIKE magazine hit homes and news stands. With the influence of many top riders, Sam Pinner has been working his magic with the dirt. He has crafted a slope-style type riding playground for novices and experts alike. Dirt jumps, pump track, drops and numerous other stunts make NWSoF a choice destination! See Page 48 in BIKE mag for more on the write up!

A modest crowd showed up last night at the Jupiter Motel to view the Red Bull video under a clear sky on a perfect Portland night. The film was a good view and a great documentary of the Red Bull Rampage event. Lots of interviews with riders that help the viewer get inside the head of the contestants. Plenty of big airs and lots of big spills. Andreu Lacondeguy was on hand to hang with the crowd of viewers, fresh off his “best trick” win at Crankworx.
The atmosphere was very unlike most Red Bull events. Perhaps the economy has hit Red Bull as hard as it has hit everyone else. There were no Red Bull girls (generally a staple of any event), and no caffeinated energy filled cans of goodness thrown out to the crowd.
All in all a great time watching a good film with friends on a summer night. Thanks for having a Portland stop on the tour!
-Dhdogg

Whistler, B.C., Canada – Thursday, August 13th

8:30pm – Screening @ Firerock Lounge located at The Westin in Whistler Village

Seattle, WA – Wednesday, August 19th
3pm – Demo at Seattle Colonnade (Kona van will be on hand with demo bikes)
9pm – Screening @ The Copper Cart* (113 Bell St.) – Ages 21+ venue
*Plus giveaway of Andreau Lacondeguy signed Cowan DS frame!

Portland, OR – Thursday, August 20th
9pm – Screening @ Jupiter Hotel courtyard (800 E. Burnside St.) – All ages welcome

All screenings are free, feature giveaways by Kona, and let you get up close and personal to get your favorite pro’s autograph

Check out Ride Oregon!

Whistler, B.C.

09 Schedule

Sat Aug.8	Dual SlalomThe Block Party feat. Kranked: Revolve Movie Premiere
Sun Aug.9	Monster Energy DHKen Quon XC
Tues Aug.11	Womenzworx presented by Sombrio Girl
Weds Aug.12	Air DHSaint Deep Summer Photo Challenge
Thurs Aug.13	VW Trick ShowdownDeraylor Music Festival
Fri Aug.14	GIANT SlalomKidsworxDeraylor Music Festival
Sat Aug.15	Canadian Open EnduroMonster Energy SlopestyleTrialsworxCanadian Cheese Rolling ChampionshipsDeraylor Music Festival
Sun Aug.16	Canadian Open DH presented by Kona