Pudla Narapichit and Doque Delos Santos have been crowned the Kiteboard Tour Asia 2012/2013 champions.
With 120 riders from 30 countries, the final and decisive Chinese stage once again broke all records, at Pingtan Island, also known as Haitan Island.
The spot is regarded as China’s windiest location – regular wind speeds of … More
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Gee Atherton was the man that came out on top at Dirt Masters Festival in Winterberg, also nice to see Wyn Masters up in 5th place.
Gee Atherton wins at iXS Dirt Masters Festival
After crowded parking lots and campsites, today, the view is a different one. The whole Bikepark seems rather deserted: The streets are empty and the clear-up has already started. We’re looking back at an exciting and emotional weekend with a lot of action, sports and fun at the 7th iXS Dirt Masters Festival in Winterberg … Pictures and more
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New study measures financial payoff of Oregon small town events
A recent study in Oregon measured the effects of mountain bike races on the local economies. The research by Linfield College Professor Jeff McNamee documents the economic benefits of mountain biking events in the small Oregon towns of Bend and Oakridge. He also surveyed customers of a mountain bike tour company in Bend.
Oregon’s rural communities, particularly communities that once relied on timber revenues, are seeking new business models to sustain themselves, and many are looking to … More
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