New MRP G2's - in White!

MRP have released new White G2's and White Mini G2's! Available in January 09.

Moelfre training days...

News in from Matt Simmonds...

In collaboration with Borderline events and Rob Smith, Matt will be helping to raise money to re-vamp the 4X course at Moelfre.

Having visited there for the last time the Nationals were all held together in 2006 I can say it was an awesome venue and a good cause. Take a look...

http://www.borderline-events.co.uk/training.asp

Wideopen Issue 8 is ONLINE!

AXO is back

Chris at Riding High UK just sent over some sneak pics of the new AXO range. AXO have been around for nigh-on 30 years and started out making kit for MX racing before spreading out into mountainbikes. The new kit will out early next year and has been developed with the help of freeride veteran Richie Schley. You'll be able to see the Astrix Europe showing it off next season.

You can only get this stuff online through their upcoming website which will be at http://www.axo-mtb.co.uk/

Victory Trailer 2

You may have seen this already, but I just found this new trailer for the MTBCUT.TV movie 'Victory'. Can't wait to see it!

Dirt School DVD!

The DirtSchool DVD is now available from the website: www.dirtschool.co.uk

It's a very slow paced gentle affair with some good tips from Chris Ball on the basics of trail riding. Even if you're a seasoned rider (like me) there are a few nuggets in there and one thing is for sure, it's worked for the Scottish youth DH guys!

At less than £20 it's also a damn site cheaper than paying for a coaching session! I'll be trying to put some of it to use over the Christmas break, expect a full run down in Issue 9 along with a few words from the man himself.

Foot out Flat out DVD: get it HERE!

Check it out! The 'Foot out Flat out' DVD has landed and we're selling it HERE for a dirt cheap £12.99 (RRP £16.99).



Featuring the very best in style and undiscovered raw talent, Foot Out Flat Out brings you the most in-depth look at the British race scene ever. Packed with big names, and some you may never had heard of, hand picked from around the UK for their amazing bike skills. The film follows the 2008 NPS season, Fort William World Cup, Dragon DH and some UK BMX action.

Click here to order using our safe and secure paypal shop.

661 Mini DH: Forest of Dean

The 661 Mini-DH went down last Sunday at the Forest of Dean. Rowan Sorrell took the win for the chaps and Emma Wareham for the lasses. It was a great day out with some close racing down a shorty, twisty and frozen track. Massive thanks to Chris Roberts and the Naked Racing team. Look out for the next one at Chicksands in Feb.

Genesis Alpitude - new longtermer...

A MAHOOOOOSIVE box arrived for me here at Wideopen towers on Friday - inside was this beauty, a 2009 Genesis Alpitude, as previewed on this site exclusively a few months ago... courtesy of the good chaps at Madison.

First impressions on equipment and quality of finish are excellent. I look forward to hammering it around the Peak District and a few trail centres over the next few months.

Full photo set on Facebook - if you've not joined the group yet then why not?

Note - the forks are not pumped up yet hence the steep head angle and tiny travel!

Llandegla trails closed!

The trails up at Llandegla are all closed today thanks to ice. The visitor centre and walking trails are open for business though!

Stay tuned to www.oneplanetadventure.co.uk

Pump Urban Wear Christmas Shopping

Our friends over at Pump Urban Wear are celebrating Chrimbo with a bit of a price drop. All organic cotton tee's are now £16 and hoodies £32.50.

Save yourself trawling the high-street for prezzies and give em a look here.

Mono's latest.... Empire and Ben Deakin

Our resident video expert Mono just put the finishing touches to these two beauties. Pop the kettle on and enjoy...

RLS4X - Leamington 4x racing

The Leamington Spa 4X track locals have just formed a club and will be putting on some 4X races in early 2009.

The club is called RLS4X and is headed up by seasoned racers Jonny and Rich Cheetham. They're BC registered, supported by the council and (best of all) will be running regular races and gate practice at the track asap.

You'll be able to join the club early next year but in the mean time check out their webby at http://rls4x.com/

Meta 55 UK Ltd Edition

News of the latest instalment to the Commencal 2009 range:

Following on from the runaway sell-out success of the 2008 Meta 55 XT (a limited edition, UK-market only collaboration with Shimano celebrating the 25th anniversary of the XT groupset) Madison are pleased to introduce the limited edition Meta 55 UK – with sensible UK-friendly upgrades some of the most up-to-date kit currently available (Fox Float 140RL QR15 forks).

The bike once again features all-Shimano running gear, with a mix of the best parts of both the existing XT and new SLX groupsets. The frame is finished in a special black/green colourway and features all the 2009 Meta 55 frame updates; stiffer linkage, refined hydroformed toptube offering increased standover height, a stiffer swingarm, a slacker headtube angle and an integrated headset. To help keep things fresh the first batch will come through with white fork lowers whilst the later models will come through with black lowers.

These strictly limited edition bikes will be landing mid December and priced @ £2153.18srp (15% VAT).

For you local dealer please visit: www.commencal.co.uk

£2153.18srp (£2199.99srp @ 17.5% VAT)

Available: Mid Dec 08
- Fox RP2 Rear Shock

- Fox Float 140 RL 15QR Forks

- Shimano XT Servo-Wave Disc Brakes (180/160mm)

- Shimano SLX Shifters

- Shimano XT Shadow Rear Mech

- Shimano SLX Triple Chainset

- Shimano XT Hubs (15mm front)

- Maxxis High Roller 2.35/Larsen TT 2.00 Tyres

- Sun Ringlé Equalizer 27 White Rims

- SDG Bel Air SL I-Beam Saddle/SDG Micro I-Beam Seatpost