Mark Caminiti called in from the Gila where he’s taking in the sounds.
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Max Morris called in from Payson where he’s feeling good.
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Eric Foster called in from Apache Junction. He’s had a rough ride and is battling some knee issues.
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Max Morris called in from Apache Junction. He runs down his ride thus far. This call cuts short.
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Mark Caminiti called in from Oracle. Hot day yesterday so he’s got some night riding in.
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Aaron Boatman called in from Apache Junction. He’s bored.
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Mark Caminiti called in this morning heading up Redington Pass!
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Neil Beltchenko called in to say he’s getting a new fork and plans to finish!
Neil Beltchenko called in from Broadway Bicycles to say he’s down with a blown fork.
Mark Camaniti called in near Kentucky Canyon!
The Arizona Trail Race kicks off tomorrow, Friday, April 19th, 2013! There’s a 300mi and a 750mi! Look for call ins from riders over on our AZT13 page.
You can also click on the racer links to view their track on Trackleaders.com. You can get updates at Bikepacking.net as well!
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) and International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) are teaming up for “The Spirit of Howdy,” a new trail etiquette initiative designed “to illuminate and advance a trail riding ethos key to the national high school mountain biking movement.”
SpiritOfHowdy.org will offer coaches tools for helping guide young athletes into responsible and respectful users and stewards of the trail. Additionally, the site will offer IMBA information on trail maintenance and shared use initiatives for working with other riding groups and land managers.
The idea, started by NICE founder Matt Fitzburger, is to instill a riding code in young riders to bolster better trail relationships among users.
“Teaching young student-athletes that their behavior and riding style on the trail directly affects other trail user and the natural environment and, ultimately, the support from their schools, has always been central in our philosophy. Recently NICA student-athletes coined the phrase “Spirit of Howdy,” and I’m thrilled to work with IMBA to launch the Spirit of Howdy website as the site effectively advances what our community stands for.” – NICA’s executive director, Austin McInerny
“The Spirit of Howdy campaign represents the values that both IMBA and NICA wish to teach our youth. The Spirit of Howdy is more than being friendly to other trail users — it’s also about caring for the trails and our environment, stewarding our parks and natural resources, and giving back to our communities.” – IMBA Executive Director, Mike van Abel
The initiative will be launched at the screening of Singletrack High at the Golden State Theater in Monterey, Calif. 7:30 p.m., April 20th.
Get the full press release here.
An Oregon-based group has launched the North American Bicycle Racing Association, or NABRA, born out of the frustration with UCI/USAC’s restrictions even before the recent rule clarification. Current focus appears, for now, to be on Cyclocross, Oregon Bicycling Racing Association events and other races with which OBRA has some familiarity. But the hope appears to be that this will expand and stand as a legitimate alternative to USA Cycling and the UCI.
“It was basically a reaction to the first time they came to us and said they would no longer allow dual-sanctioned races or permit UCI-licensed pros to compete in our races here in Oregon,” explained [Kenji] Sugahara, “…our membership loves what OBRA does here in Oregon, we create a lot of value for our customer, we have a good product and a good community, and that is something we feel we can produce across the whole country.”
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Racers and promotors will have 8 months before the UCI will start enforcing rule 1.2.019 but issues what Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski referred to as a “veiled threat” that enforcement will commence in 2014.
CyclingNews reported the news this morning.
“The UCI has decided to postpone strict enforcement of rule 1.2.019 in 2013 with the expectation that all stakeholders (National Federations, race directors, teams and riders) will discuss and do what is necessary to prepare for the rule’s full enforcement in 2014.”
Promoter Mike McCormack, who puts on the Breck Epic mountain bike stage race posted on Facebook, “… We will NOT be dictated to by the UCI or USAC. Now, in 2014 or ever.”
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Check out Part 2 of The Dirt over on Mountain Bike Radio for more discussion on the USAC/UCI enforcement of rule 1.2.019.
The group discusses the current situation as well as some changes they would like to see.
Guests include:
Scott Tedro – Team Sho-Air
Ty Kady – Team Sho-Air
Austin McInerny – Executive Director of NICA
Mike McCormack – Director – Breck Epic
Jason Sager – Team Jamis
Kevin Forrester – Director – Tatanka 100
Burke Swindlehurst – Director – Crusher in the Tushar
Carlos Perez – Event Coordinator Levi’s GranFondo
Jason Ranao –
Mitch Hoke – Kenda/Felt Pro Mountain Bike Team
Tom Coleman – Wobble-Naught Laser Precision Bike Fitting
Get it here.