America's healthiest schools ranked Sep 25, 2008
Mountain Valley takes full advantage of its outdoor ethos, getting kids moving in activities like mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, and even moonlight snowshoe walks. Special recognition goes to Mountain Valley for facing a growing problem among adolescents: suicide. (CNN)
Clean getaways around the country Sep 24, 2008
Escape Adventures leads two-day mountain biking trips through the canyon, leaving right from the. You'll be pedaling through a Joshua tree forest and past wild mustangs, logging a total of 10 to 25 miles per day. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Final preparations being made for 2008 Challenge Sep 24, 2008
And this is a great way to showcase Wetumpka and all it has to offer with mountain biking, the river, downtown. . (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
European Business Games 2009 Sep 23, 2008
Ten events will be held for this 2009 edition: football, beach volleyball, mountain biking, tennis, golf, badminton, go-karting, basketball, petanque, and a hiking trail. Some of the most indisputable big names have already confirmed their presence (RBC Dexia, Pfizer, Deloitte, Manpower, ArcelorMittal, Suez, Vedior, American Express, Swiss Life, Ernst , etc. (PR Newswire)
A park plan in Dorris Sep 23, 2008
It was originally believed the property covered 32 acres, but it was later learned the acreage goes over the hill, which opens the possibility for hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails. When project promoters learned the city had state grant money designated, the idea of developing a youth center at the rifle range park took hold. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Eddie Caine promotes alternative work schedules Sep 22, 2008
He takes time to enjoy the outdoors, though his skiing and mountain biking excursions are a bit more tame these days than they once were. He says he jumps a lot fewer hills -- dirt or snow -- than he used to. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Athletes to test endurance Sep 22, 2008
Idaho State Journal Mike Welch, director of the Endurance Festival, rides down one of the City Creek trails that will be included in the mountain biking portion of the festival. More News. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Cyclocross makes Klamath Falls debut Sep 21, 2008
Cyclocross combines elements of both road racing and mountain biking, as well as man-made and natural obstacles that force competitors to dismount and remount their bikes. Reader Comments. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Never a dull moment in cyclocross Sep 19, 2008
It combines the technical skills of mountain biking with the speed of road racing and puts them on a course filled with transitions and the occasional obstacle ... Races have a time limit -- men get a bell lap near the 50-minute mark and women get one at 40 minutes -- but an hour of cyclocrossing somehow lasts longer than an hour of mountain biking or road biking, racers say. (Anchorage Daily News)
Building trail, partnerships on Continental Divide Sep 18, 2008
The groups came from several points of view: the Great Divide Cycling Team and Helena Bicycle Club representing mountain biking interests; the Helena Trail Riders and Back Country Horsemen of Montana from the equestrian side of the equation; and preservation groups like the Prickly Pear Land Trust and Montana Wilderness Association ... Jason Wells and Anna Laxague travel the country, stopping each week in a different place to conduct trail-building workshops, ride with locals and promote safe... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Effective Online Dating Sep 18, 2008
"If you love the great outdoors and mountain biking I'd love to chat...not that I want to pick out curtains or anything...(yet).". "I love animals...next to mashed potatoes.". (Suite101.com)
Pure: Q&A with Jason Avent Sep 17, 2008
The inspiration for Pure came from snowboarding and mountain biking, and I do both of these. There have been several occasions where my bravery has outstripped my ability and I've almost fallen off the mountain and been terrified. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Boy Scouts gain training, experience at Order of the Arrow camping event Sep 17, 2008
In addition to the Saturday morning training sessions, the afternoon was jam packed with activities including archery, rifle/shotgun shooting, mountain biking, canoeing, rock climbing, and more. The late afternoon early evening activities continued with a dutch oven cook-off, where the various lodges prepared a tasty dish and were judged on who was best. (Charles City Press, IO)
Outdoors hot line Sep 14, 2008
If you love singletrack mountain biking and want to keep up with local events, this is your site. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mountain bike riders now have a new stretch of trail Sep 14, 2008
SingleTrack Advocates, a local group working to preserve, build and maintain natural trails in Anchorage, is nearly finished with its $260,000-plus project of constructing about eight miles of singletrack mountain biking trails in Far North Bicentennial Park ... That group, based in Colorado, is considered a leading voice in sustainable trail-building, particularly for mountain biking, which requires trails to be mostly dry to avoid terrain damage. (Anchorage Daily News)
Toto Soegito: Bikes for a greater cause Sep 14, 2008
And before Bike to Work community was conceived, Toto enjoyed a period of mountain biking with his friends. "Before 2004, we -- the mountain bikers -- thought why not make a contribution to others -- our grandchildren and our great grandchildren. The legacy we can leave to them is the luxury of breathable air, fuel and less congested streets.". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
NO ORDINARY SATURDAY Sep 13, 2008
So much fun, that the duo will be back again for this year's Trek, an urban adventure race that will include 20-25 miles of mountain biking, 3-8 miles of running or trekking, 2-4 miles of paddling, a fixed ropes course, 3-5 miles of wilderness navigation and. 3-5 miles of urban navigation. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
MB Himachal-2008 to start from Sep 27 Sep 12, 2008
The fourth mountain biking event, MB Himachal-2008, will kick-start in Himachal Pradesh from September 27 to October 6, a tourism official said. Columns. (NDTV.com)
Park blazes two new trails for bicyclists Sep 12, 2008
Mountain biking, one of the region's fastest-growing outdoor activities, is luring more and more out-of-town visitors to the national forest, and many of them stay in Augusta or North Augusta, he said ... WHAT: Grand opening of Phase 3 of the Sumter National Forest Forks Area Trail System for mountain biking. (The Augusta Chronicle)
A big comeback Sep 12, 2008
Since then he s competed in other events, taking up running and mountain biking and, above all, campaigning for cancer victims. Now nearly 37, he announced this week he will make a try for another tour win in 2009. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
UGA students start mapping Rabun Sep 11, 2008
" She said agritourism encompassed local wineries and farmers markets. The growth of agritourism is due in large part to an increased interest in the slow food movement among American consumers."The slow food movement was originally a European idea that involved enjoying food and taking an interest in how it is made," she said.Other groups in the class will document waterfalls, boating and fishing, climbing, churches and trails.Miller, an assistant professor with the Warnell School of Forestry... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Resort plan scrutinized Sep 10, 2008
Plans include nearly 800 lodging rooms and close to 2,000 single-family homes, as well as two 18-hole golf courses, a restaurant and lodge and trails for hiking, mountain biking, and possibly horse riding in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter. The development would be along both sides of Crescent Creek, a slow-winding stream. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Hiker finds skull near Lake Tahoe Sep 10, 2008
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA (AP) - Authorities believe a skull found by a hiker west of Lake Tahoe may be that of a man who disappeared while mountain biking four years ago. David Berne, 63, found the remains Aug. 16 while hiking west of Echo Summit and turned it over to the El Dorado County sheriff's office. (KRNV.com, NV)
Pure Near-Final Preview Sep 10, 2008
Though it's been taken to an extreme, these moments were born from director Avent's love of off-road mountain biking. "I was describing what it feels like doing mountain biking, when you're pedalling up a hill," he says. (IGN PC Games)
Bleakney begins quest for gold Sep 9, 2008
Bleakney, who was paralyzed in a mountain biking accident in 1995, will compete in the 400-meter, 800-meter, 1500-meter and marathon races at the Paralympic games. The 400-meter preliminaries are set for today. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Going All-in: Presidential one-on-one Sep 8, 2008
And now we have BMX and mountain biking, to go along with ratings-grabbers like beach volleyball and synchronized diving. If its sex appeal and ratings you want, why not add competition cheerleading and Texas hold'em. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
News: Mad about Montagu Sep 8, 2008
Montagu is considered the mountain mecca of the Western Cape with a variety of hikes, some of the best rockclimbing in the world, mountain biking, 4x4, gravity biking and kloofing. A popular feature are the three hour tractor rides to the summit of the Langeberg mountains. (iAfrica.com)
'Packrafting!' Sep 7, 2008
"Anytime somebody gets in the packraft, they want one. "It's kind of like mountain biking was when it was getting starting. It's like a mountain bike for the water. (Anchorage Daily News)
Like Action and Adventure? Travel to Scotland Sep 7, 2008
Scotland's terrain offers exciting and bone-crushing mountain biking opportunities. In eastern Scotland, aptly called "Whisky Country," the Cairngorms are some of the highest mountains in the country. (Pekin Times, IL)
City readies for new budget, SPLOST Sep 6, 2008
Fryer said he believed the skate park would have limited appeal and suggested the city create more facilities for soccer, basketball and mountain biking. Bids and Bills. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Greene County big winner in DEC Master Plan Sep 5, 2008
This plan will create new mountain biking opportunities, said Woodworth, while protecting hiking trails on steep slopes of the Catskill High Peaks, and will expand the Catskill wilderness to protect the summit of Hunter Mountain and the Escarpment Range ... Club president Russell Thorpe noted, We are very pleased that this Master Plan is responsive to comments by cyclists to preserve current and future mountain biking opportunities in the Catskill Forest Preserve, promote cycling as a health... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Month marks new life for Sierra Sep 4, 2008
In September, the only sounds you'll hear while hiking or mountain biking are those made by your own labored breathing. Let there be lightEver wonder why John Muir nicknamed the Sierra Nevada (Spanish for "snowy range") the Range of Light. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Connor Phillips displays his versatility with strong triathlon performance Sep 4, 2008
Favorite hobbies: Rock climbing, skiing, mountain biking and traveling. Phillips said his best trip was to Laos. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
More of this story Sep 3, 2008
Other areas where female participation decreased include mountain biking and target archery, both losing more than 4 percent. According to the survey, despite efforts to increase female participation in specific sports over the past five years, 23 of the 38 sports surveyed remained neutral with a 2 percent change in participation. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Together (9/1/08) Sep 2, 2008
She enjoys hiking, camping, mountain biking and riding on a motorcycle stunt team with her husband. Alan, born and raised in Eagle River, graduated from Chugiak High School. (Anchorage Daily News)
Argentina - Crdoba: Estancia las C... Sep 2, 2008
The extent of the estancia, 1,300 hectares, offers a plenitude of outdoor activities: horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking or simply lazy rides around the countryside, where you might spot a condor, fox, or skunk. There are possibilities for flyfishing, hunting or guided tours in the region. (Suite101.com)
Families Stretch Their Physical Limits on Multisport Vacations Sep 1, 2008
Parents and Kids Keep Active on Adventure Trips with Activities From Rock Climbing to Mountain Biking ... Trip packages have a packed schedule of outdoor activities like mountain biking and camping ... This August tour in the jagged, snow-capped Teton mountain range and geyser-dotted Yellowstone National Park includes rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking and whitewater rafting -- with kayaking and horseback riding as pay-extra options. (ABC News)
Bikin' 'n' berries Aug 31, 2008
Sheep Mountain Lodge owners Zack and Anjanette Steer recently completed improvements to the trail system behind the lodge to make mountain biking more enjoyable and provide better access to berries ... With new signs, 16 trailside benches and the work of a heavy-duty brush-cutter, the trails are now perfect for hiking, mountain biking and, at this time of year, berry picking ... " 'ALL SORTS OF PLACES' After filling our containers, we headed back to the lodge to change into riding clothes and... (Anchorage Daily News)
Wallet-Friendly Last-Minute Getaways Aug 31, 2008
Along with two restaurants and bars, a spa, a water sports center and scuba lessons, the resort offers mountain biking and rainforest hikes. Good Deals Can Go Bad Linda D'Arcy, an Oakbrook, Ill. (Forbes)
Cyclocross bridges summer biking and nordic skiing seasons Aug 30, 2008
A growing sport throughout the United States, cyclocross combines the technical skills of mountain biking with the speed of road racing. And while the course typically takes place on dirt, gravel and grass trails, it more resembles a road-racing criterium, in which racers complete as many laps as possible in a given time period to gain the win. (Anchorage Daily News)
Things are all right for lefthander Axley Aug 30, 2008
"Axley turned pro in 1997, but it took him almost nine years to reach the PGA Tour. He almost gave up golf after a 1990 mountain biking accident required a year and a half of recovery, and then he spent a couple of years on the Nationwide loop. But now he seems to be on the move. He finished tied for ninth at the US Open, and followed with fourth-place finishes at the Reno-Tahoe Open and the John Deere Classic. He was back in the swing yesterday, one of a dozen players scoring strings of birdies... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Mountain bikers test skill, stamina on Lake Shelbyville trail Aug 29, 2008
A good day mountain biking is a kind of high, explains association member and costing engineer John Johnson ... Eric Harris, the association president, says mountain biking combines the pleasure of being out in the fresh air on a bicycle along with a healthy dose of adrenaline, depending on how hard you want to push yourself. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Olympic legacy projects revealed Aug 29, 2008
61m for the south west of England for activities such as skateboarding, surfing, free running and mountain biking. Legacy Trust UK was launched in November 2007 with a budget of 40m from the lottery and government. (BBC News -- UK)
History buff? Great battlefield tours Aug 28, 2008
There are several ways to experience theWaterloo, Belgium, battlefield where Napoleon's war career came to an end, including guided tours, historic reenactments, hiking and mountain biking. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Destination: Angels Camp Aug 28, 2008
Mountains sports include a number of summer and winter activities, such as road and mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, boating, cross country and alpine skiing, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, etc. reads the Branding, Development and Marketing Action Plan prepared by Destination Development Inc. The area surrounding Angels Camp is rich with these activities. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Heading South Aug 28, 2008
Bergen Dam Cottage, Bredasdorp Snapshot: Large dairy farm with a secluded renovated worker's cottage Where: 17km from Bredasdorp Sleeps: 6 (in two bedrooms) Equipped: yes Linen: yes Towels: yes Fireplace: yes Braai: yes Meals available: no Pet-friendly: by request Activities: farm tours, swimming, stargazing, mountain biking, small game-viewing, farm animals, canoeing, birdwatching, walking Rate guide: R170pp ... Between braaing, enjoying the vroetel pool, and general kicking back on the deck,... (iAfrica.com)
Student organizations continue to expand Aug 28, 2008
All of these groups ranging from the artsy to the athletic, including such wide interests as Aikido to mountain biking. At UNCW, however, new student organizations who wish to join the ever-growing list must submit an application to the Student Organizations Committee. (The Seahawk, NC)
Chaumette Winery offers villa rentals and other services Aug 27, 2008
Activities include wine tasting in the Tasting Room; shopping at Chaumette s fine Gift Shop and Art Gallery; enjoyment of live entertainment in warmer months; dining for lunch and dinner at Chaumette s Grapevine Grill Restaurant; shopping at the retailer Ivy & Twigs, a local retailer on property; vineyard walks, access to hiking trails in the adjacent Mark Twain National Forest s John J. Audubon Trail, open for hiking and bird-watching, mountain biking and horseback riding; fishing in the three... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Leading by example: Man hired to mentor African-American students at UM Aug 27, 2008
His goal is to help students reach out for opportunities beyond the classroom and learn about kayaking, mountain biking, rafting and skiing all the things that make living in Missoula fun but are things many black students have never tried. This place provides an incredible atmosphere for growth intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and academically, Pierce said. (Missoulian, MT)
Redeem Team does just that Aug 26, 2008
I'm more disappointed to miss the opportunity to have people fired up about mountain biking back at home, Craig said. Maybe next time. (Pekin Times, IL)
At last: Richards, Felix, Wariner get their golds Aug 25, 2008
I m more disappointed to miss the opportunity to have people fired up about mountain biking back at home, Craig said. Maybe next time. (Montana Standard, MT)
Looking back: BC's Olympic highs and lows Aug 25, 2008
Pendrel, a University of Victoria grad and Kamloops resident, had a bronze within her grasp in women's mountain biking on Saturday until missing a shift on one of the last steep uphill climbs on the course. Yet, she smiled broadly through interviews in the finish area after coming in fourth. (Vancouver Sun)
Starr finishes with pride Aug 24, 2008
Starr was encouraged to take up mountain biking 12 years ago by a young and promising Cadel Evans, and was inspired to return to the sport by the family tragedy that occurred in early 2006. The 31-year-old was pulled from the course with two of the six laps remaining in yesterday's punishing women's cross country race at the Laoshan Mountain Bike Course. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Teenage boredom can lead to drinking, drug use Aug 24, 2008
Mountain biking, hiking, fishing, tubing, skiing and rock climbing are a few of the many activities provided. It is so beautiful around here and there are so many places to go. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Olympic Roundup: United States men stand out in the team sports Aug 24, 2008
The World Link: Olympic Roundup: United States men stand out in the team sports. Olympic Roundup: United States men stand out in the team sports. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Names in the news Aug 24, 2008
In addition she has hiked and camped on both sides of the border throughout the Big Bend area from Big Bend National Park to the Davis Mountains to the new Sul Ross mountain biking and hiking trail, which she helps to maintain. Greene's management skills also include several years in the music business. (Odessa American, TX)
The Hottest Gadgets Of The Week Aug 24, 2008
It's hands-free, so it's easy to attach to anything from a helmet or a bike to your arm or leg - making it a good choice if you're dealing with activities like hang gliding, skateboarding or mountain biking. Both Mac and PC compatible, it has a 1. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
It's time to take to the beach for the Carrabba's run Aug 24, 2008
Presented by Performance MultiSports, the BEAR will include paddling (canoes or kayaks), navigation, mountain biking, off-road running/trekking, and mystery team challenges. Teams can choose between a six-hour version or the 10-hour BEAR Adventure Race. (Florida Times-Union)
Argentina beat Nigeria for football gold Aug 23, 2008
In the mountain biking, Julien Absalon of France won his second straight Olympic gold and Germany's Sabine Spitz came home with time to wave a flag as she crossed the finish line. Russia overtook Britain to claim third place in the medals table, reaching 19 golds with wins in canoeing and synchronised swimming, underlining their dominance of that sport. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Bid farewell to summer in style Aug 23, 2008
Along with traditional mountain adventures like hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and mountain biking, youll find multiple pools and a 120-foot waterslide. Kids 4 to 12 can attend the Mountain Buddies program for arts and crafts, games, and more. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Americans lapped as France's Absalon defends gold Aug 23, 2008
By Sal Ruibal, USA TODAY BEIJING Mountain biking was invented in the USA, but it was a bleu, blanc and rouge day at the Olympic men's mountain bike race Saturday ... "It is true that mountain biking was invented in America, but today the best riders are European -- French and Swiss," Absalon said ... A four-time world champion, Absalon completed eight laps around the course in to become the first man with two Olympic mountain biking titles. (USA Today -- Sports)
CARLSBAD: North County has its own Pinball wizard Aug 23, 2008
He pursues other hobbies ---- mountain biking, hiking and photography. He also is designing a DVD called Pinball 101 that teaches the fundamentals. (North County Times)
German wins Olympic mountain bike gold medal Aug 23, 2008
She said she believed that sometimes being a little older was a benefit in mountain biking ... "Mountain biking is a very tough sport mentally, so with age you can get stronger," she said. (International Herald Tribune)
On safari in Arizona Aug 23, 2008
Sunrise Park Resort, on Arizona 273 east of Hon-Dah, has skiing, snowboarding and sledding in winter, and hiking, mountain biking and chair-lift rides in summer. The lodge has 100 rooms, a restaurant, a bar and a pool. (AZCentral -- Travel)
US Men Enter 4x400 Relay As Favorites Aug 23, 2008
Six finals are scheduled for flatwater canoe/kayaking, while medals go out in men's and women's mountain biking. For a third straight time, Norway and Russia will battle for supremacy in women's handball, and Germany battles Spain in the final of men's field hockey. (Click2Houston, TX)
