WTB has added Cecilia Potts and Jackie Baker to the company’s U.S. Tech Rep team.
WTB is ramping up its Tech Rep team to strategically increase its brand awareness and sales across the country. Potts and Baker have strong mountain bike roots and both have an intimate knowledge of their respective regions. More Info…
LAS VEGAS — Wandering the exhibition floor at the annual snow sports industry trade show is a little like skiing a mountain for the first time. One trail leads to the next; around every bend is a new discovery; and six hours later, you’re exhausted from taking it all in. Then you wake up the next day and do it all over again… More Info…
In thinking about the race this weekend it is the spirit of friendship that comes to mind. The spirit of friendship for the people involved in organizing and running the event, the spirit of friendship for the racers that showed up, raced, and generously gave their money to support Tara, the spirit of friendship that had all of the sponsors supporting the race…Â More info
Drew Powers, still getting back into shape after recovering from his injuries shown on YouTube, took first place in a hard fought battle with Jared Rando and Mikey Haderer in the Men’s Pro class.
 Pro Men:
1st: Drew Powers, Novato (Black Market)
2nd: Jared Rando, Newbury Park (Team Giant)
3rd: Mikey Haderer, Concord
Pro Women:
1st: Lainey Aldridge, Santa Cruz (Gravity Addix)
2nd: Tasa Herndon, Stateline, NV
3rd: Kelly Moore, Monterey
4th: Rosie Bernhard, Santa Cruz (Another Bike Shop)
It’s the end of the month, and the cops can’t seem to scribble out tickets fast enough. I’ve seen them waving down bikers in Isla Vista and perched along the bike paths on campus, ready to pounce on skateboarders. The man in blue seems to be in a state of frenzy.
 long time ago, a distant cousin told me – among other loony conspiracy theories – that cops need to meet a certain quota of tickets at the end of each month in order to keep a good standing. I didn’t really believe him or really care, at the time. To be honest, I still don’t completely believe it, but I can’t help noticing a bit of a pattern. Cops are usually present, handing out a few citations to remind us that they’re watching, and… More info…