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The USA Cycling Professional Mountain Bike Gravity Tour (Pro GRT) kicked off on Sunday with NW Cup #2 on the trails at Dry Hill in Port Angeles, Wash.
Both the pro men’s and women’s fields were stacked with world-class talent as the weekend’s on-and-off rain made for a slick, fast course.
In the men’s event, Bryn Atkinson (Ferndale, Wash./Transition Racing) descended to the win with a time of 2:34.39 compared to the 2:35.20 posted by second place finisher Justin Leov (NZL/Trek World Racing).
In the women’s race, Tracy Moseley (GBR/Trek World Racing) clocked a 2:50.82 on the slippery course to beat out runner-up Rachel Atherton (GBR/Commencal) by three seconds.
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It’s no secret there’s always been a strong correlation between mountain biking and music. Motivation sometimes flows through the iPod while you push through that lonely 3:00 am lap in a 24-hour race. We also often find ourselves choosing just the right music for pre- and post-ride mood-setting.
Various mountain bike festivals over the years have featured live music, but some wise people in Idaho are taking the link between mountain bikes and music to the next level. The First Annual Sun Valley Rhythm & Ride: Bike and Music Festival, will take place … Details