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Crankworx Whistler’s Garbanzo Downhill course is infamous for being one of the longest and most challenging descents in the world of bike racing. Columbian Marcelo Gutierrez Villegas proved his strength and speed today on the grueling 7km track which drops over 3,400 vertical feet into the Whistler Valley. Gutierrez Villegas claimed the win on the men’s side with a personal best time of 12:28.24. The second fastest man was Sam Blenkinsop (+7.43), and in third was Remi Gauvin (+20.47). There were some pretty big names further down the field too.
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In a move that some may feel is long overdue, the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame will be relocating to Marin County — often considered the sport’s birthplace.
The organization broke the news yesterday, while also announcing this year’s inductees. Otis Guy, Joe Breeze and Marc Vendetti, all of whom are industry leaders, have taken on the project of bringing the Hall of Fame to their home turf … More