Results Specialized Downhill Challenge 2011 Asia Pacific

The battle won in the category Elite Men Downhill Challenge 2011 Asian Pacific lasted cried. Followed more than 20 downhillers from various countries, not behind Sam Hill (3 times World Downhill Chapionship) and Troy Brosnan (2 times World Junior Downhill Championship) who participated competed in this event.

Lane track slippery by the rain that comes from the morning did not dampen senangat the mountain bike champ to become the best.

"Tracks so difficult because of slippery after rain, let alone the previous track has been used by other classes," says Popo Ario True that on a similar event in Malaysia (2010) managed to beat the Sam Hill.

Troy was a pride that had fallen before the finish. It was something unexpected. A longer track 400 meters from the SEA Games in a short time ago this was a hurdle that is not easy. Steep winding path, speed jumps (8), Rock Drops (4), Rock Gardens (2), Big Drop (1), and Big Jumps (3) will be found by the participants.

ELITE CLASS
Winner, Samuel Hill - Specialized World Team - Australia - 03.28.77
II champion, Shaun O'Connor - Yeti-Fox Factory Team - Australians - 03:32:34
Champion III, Popo Ario True - United Bike Kencana - INA - 03:34:25
IV champion, Mitch Delft - Kona - Australia - 03.45.65
Champion V, Purnomo - United Bike Kencana - INA - 03.45.81

OPEN CLASS
Winner, Erda Gozali - Freeride Zone B-Syndic - INA - 03:58:48
II champion, Ismail Nurdin Ansori - United Bike Kencana - INA - 04.04.73
Champion III, Abdul Hakim - Polygon Djarum 76 - INA - 04:05:13
IV champion, John Derrick T. Farr - Team Prima-Izuzu-South - Phil - 04:08:25
Champion V, Mas Permadi - United Bike Kencana - INA - 04:10:43

MASTER A
Winner, Grace EPZs - Badeur Castle specializ - INA - 04:29:53
Second Place, Thiromana Yin - Flying Bike - FRA - 04.51.75
Champion III, Sham Hooi - Giant Dreamwerks - MAS - 04.53.75
IV champion, Muhammad Kurniawan Shawor - ZZ Salmount Cycles SAL - INA - 04:54:04
Champion V, Irawan Butler - Dmacs - INA - 05.04.69

MASTER C
Winner, Nolik Suwarno - Mor 29 - INA - 05:08:04
Second Place, Nelson Tan - Combat - Phil - 05:19:54
Champion III, Franciscus Abraham - Great Bike-Bike Jaya - INA - 05:25:58
IV champion, Scott Thompson - Freeride Zone B-Syndic - UK - 05.32.76
Champion V, Arief Sukmana - URT - INA - 05.39.68

EXPERT MASTER
Winner, Herman Mann - 14AB-Element Racing - SIN - 04.11.69
Second Place, Setiawan Hoho - United Bike Kencana - INA - 04:13:54
III champion, Jack Jacobs - Fourteen AB - INA - 04:17:12
IV champion, Daniel Chappy - Mahaka Cycling - INA - 04:23:11
Champion V, Suryanto - Students Solo Racing - INA - 04.26.76  

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Aaron Gwin Winner Series 1 UCI Downhill Worldcup 2011

USA riders from Trek World Racing team Aaron Gwin, managed to be the fastest in the series opener UCI Downhill Worldcup 2011, which took place in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

Host driver Greg Minnar of Santa Cruz Syndicate team failed to become the best. Minnar must be satisfied in a position to-2, Aaron Gwin and Minnar only a fraction of a second adrift.

Champion Elite UCI Downhill Worldcup Man last year, Gee Atherton (Commencal) this time had to settle for 3rd place. 2010 World Champions Sam Hill (Monster Energy / Specialized / Mad Catz) this time unable to do much, Sam Hill declined to diurutan-8.

Minnar team mate, Steve Peat is actually likely to be the best, Peat could survive in the Hotseat even after he was threatened many big names; Sam Blenkinsop (Lapierre International), Marc Beaumont (Team GT), Justin Leov (Trek World Racing), Steve Smith (Devinci), Andrew Neethling (Giant) and Sam Hill (Monster Energy / Specialized / Mad Catz).

Peat should be stepped down from the Hotseat after Aaron Gwin shot and moving it from Hotseat. Aaron just waiting who is capable of exceeding the record time.

Man Downhill Elite competition is very tight Apparently this season, the next series will take place in Fort William Scotland.

The following results UCI Worldcup Downhill Elite Man 2011
1 Aaron Gwin (USA) Trek World Racing 0:04:08.634
2 Greg Minnaar (RSA) Santa Cruz Syndicate 0:04:08.875
3 Gee Atherton (GBR) Commencal 0:04:10.555
4 Fabien Barel (Fra) Mondraker Factory Team 0:04:12.880
5 Steve Peat (GBR) Santa Cruz Syndicate 0:04:15.443
6 Steve Smith (Can) Devinci Global Racing 0:04:15.568
7 Marc Beaumont (GBR) 0:04:15.871
8 Samuel Hill (Aus) Monster Energy / Specialized / Mad Catz 0:04:16.033
9 Nick Beer (Swi) Scott 11 0:04:16.599
10 Josh Bryceland (GBR) Santa Cruz Syndicate 0:04:16.915
11 Bryn Atkinson (Aus) 0:04:17.005
12 Cameron Cole (NZL) Lapierre International 0:04:17.136
13 Jared Graves (Aus) Yeti Fox Shox Factory Race Team 0:04:17.183
14 Duncan Riffle (USA) Giant Factory Off-Road Team 0:04:17.656
15 Matti Lehikoinen (Fin) Chain Reaction Cycles / Nukeproof 0:04:17.766
16 Cédric Gracia (Fra) CG Racing Brigade 0:04:18.443
17 Fabien Cousinie (Fra) Morewood Unitedride 0:04:18.801
18 Matthew Scoles (NZL) Team Trek Cingolani 0:04:19.243
19 Julien Camellini (Fra) Team Sunn 0:04:19.486 Montgenevre
20 Thibaut Ruffin (Fra) Commencal 0:04:19.487 Riding Addiction

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Benefits of Using Bar End on MTB

Bar Ends, is one of complementary accessories that are used in bicycles MTB or Hybrid using Flatbar. ZS previous articles about cycling ditanjakan Tips, bar ends had little discussed.

Nothing wrong with us to understand more deeply, the advantages and disadvantages of the use of bar ends on a bike, especially MTB and Hybrid Hard Bike Trail.

Bar ends is one component of complement in cycling, is an extension that is attached tip wheel bicycle handlebars. In general in the MTB bar ends mounted Hardtrail and Hybrid. The riders use bar ends aim to give a variation type peganggan when driving and can mengatuh body position when riding.

Bar ends may also improve the comfort for the rider as a neutral hand position (palms inward). A comfortable hand position gives more effect on muscle tension hand when riding.

Already include some bar ends with handlebar steering alias welded into one with the handlebar or become one with handlegrip. Bar ends became popular in the early 1990s, began to be abandoned when the end of the 1990s. In some cases, complicate Bar ends when the rider crossed the winding terrain, the use of bar ends are too long can also interfere with comfort when passing on the field of cross-country a lot of trees.

The use of bar ends as well gives a negative effect when braking suddenly, because the rider must memidah hand position so the bike does not stop immediately.

The following advantages and disadvantages of the use of bar ends.
Pros:
- Providing riding comfort ditanjakan
- Allow the body to breathe more comfortably, because the upper body is open.
- Some models Bar ends can protect your hands when it fell (normal hand position).
- Helps prevent fatigue (fatigue) by offering more variety of hand positions.
- A little help increase speed, because the rider becomes more bent position.

Disadvantages:
- Add weight of the bike, because of the additional components.
- If using Flatbar made ​​from Carbon, the risk of fracture is very large steering handlebars.
- The bar ends are more outstanding consuming approximately 1inch handlebar, the rider if you have broad shoulders of course the use of bar ends slightly disturbing comfort.
- Increased risk of injury when a crash, the hands on the bar ends.

Bar ends installation tips:
There is no fixed rule regarding the angle of the bar ends, we can start it from an angle of 45 degrees. If it is the hand position too forward or too backward arrange appropriate convenience when ridding.   

Bar ends a long and attached too backward to make the bike look less attractive and increase the risk of a fall.
Use the bar ends are in accordance with a curve egronomis grasp hands, bar ends that egronomis provide more comfort when touring long distances.

If pockets of excess does not hurt to use bar ends made ​​of carbon (reducing the weight of the bike) or that include handlebar grip with bar ends.

   

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Cycling history of Indonesia

Cycling actually has quite long been known in Indonesia, even long before World War II there have been several cyclists are financed by the employers: such as Tropical company, Triumph, Hima, Mansonia and others. They can be categorized as a professional cyclist. Though the time was still the Dutch colonial era. Indeed, the development of sport Cycling quite profitable.
time, particularly the city of Semarang became the center of Cycling. By the architect Van Leuwen Ooiman and founded a Velodrome. Velodromen in Dutch called Wielerband, or "Pias" in Indonesian.In the Japanese era arguably Cycling activities ceased. Only when independence was proclaimed, Cycling fans again tried to popularize. Although not yet organized in a single container, but in individual sports activities seem Sepda Racing grown back. As an example shown when PON II/1951 berlangusng in Jakarta, Racing Bikes diperlombakan including sport.Sport Bike Association of Indonesia or abbreviated new ISSI was founded precisely on the anniversary of National Awakening on May 20, 1956 in the city of Semarang. Before that in 1951, some areas have Cycling associations, such as Yogyakarta, Solo, Surabaya, Semarang, Jakarta, Medan, Manado and Jakarta. Formed Cycling associations, namely:- ISSS : Ikatan Sport Sepeda Semarang
- PBSD : Persatuan Balap Sepeda Djakarta
- ISSJ : Ikatan Sport Sepeda Jogjakarta
- IPSS : Ikatan Pembalap Sepeda Solo
- PSBS : Perkumpulan Sepeda Balap Surabaya
- PBMS : Perkumpulan Balap Sepeda Medan dan Sekitarnya
- Super Jet : Perkumpulan Balap Sepeda dari Bandung
- PSBM : Perkumpulan Sepeda Balap Manado.
Central Java from the beginning it became the center of bicycle racing sport in the country, especially in the city of Semarang with Sport Bike Association of Indonesia, is a source of inspiration for the birth of ISSI. It is dotted decline over the desire to unite the associations that exist throughout Indonesia, to coaching the national Cycling can be more easily done. This movement preceded the birth with ROSBADT, short for Bicycle Racing Group of Central Java. Dreams and hopes come true, when before the month of May 1956 in Semarang city and formed the Congress Organizing Committee's first National Championship. This activity is supported by officials, both civilian and military, who could participate in the Congress or National Championship ISSI.On May 20, 1956, for four full days of hearings were held which was attended by organizations Cycling from Semarang, Jakarta, Solo, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan and Manado Ikatan Sport Sepeda Indonesia (ISSI) is the central organization of the whole society Racing Bicycles in Indonesia, which berazaskan Pancasila and the UUD of 1945 and amateurism. -zonasepeda.com

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History of Cycling - Bicycle World

As written the Columbia Encyclopedia, bicycle ancestors are thought to originate from France. According to newspaper history, the country had been since the beginning of the 18th century knew the two-wheeled transportation device called velocipede. For years, the velocipede was the only term that refers to the design and construction of two-wheeled vehicles.
To be sure, the construction is not familiar with the iron. Model was still very "primitive". Some say without cranks, pedals stick steering (handlebars). They say already familiar with the crank and handlebars, but the construction of the timber.Was a German named Baron von Drais Karls Sauerbronn noteworthy as one falsifies velocipede. In 1818, von Sauerbronn make two-wheeled transportation to support its work efficiency. As the chief forester Baden, he does need a means of transport of high mobility. But, the model developed seems still ambiguous, between bicycles and horse-drawn carriage. So that people dub the Baron's creation as an dandy horse.
Only in 1839, Kirkpatrick MacMillan, a blacksmith born in Scotland, made the "machine" specifically for bicycles. Certainly not a machine like those of motorcycles, but more like driving a crank is turned, passing up and down movement of the foot pedal. MacMillan had been "brave" had a rod connecting the crank wheel (simple handlebars).
While noting efforts to improve encyclopedia Britannica.com French inventor Ernest Michaux in 1855, by making ballast crank, until the bike is more stable rate. The more perfect after another Frenchman, Pierre Lallement (1865) strengthens the wheel by adding iron circle around it (now known as the rim or wheel).
Lallement also introducing a bike with front wheel larger than the rear wheels.But the most significant progress occurred during hollow steel-making technology is found, following a good growing iron grafting techniques, as well as the discovery of tire rubber as a raw material. However, safety and comfort factors remain unresolved. Because the technology suspension (spring and so on) has not been found, wobble and shake often make their riders back pain. Half jokingly, dubbed the bicycle Lallement as boneshaker (penggoyang bone).
So do not be surprised if in the era of the 1880s, three-wheeled bicycles are considered safer for women and men whose legs were too short to ride a conventional bicycle became so popular. Trend two-wheeled bike again after the establishment of a worldwide first bicycle factory in Coventry, England in 1885. James Starley established factories are increasingly found momentum after 1888, John Dunlop tire technology to find the wind. The rate of bicycle was no longer shaking.
Other findings, such as brakes, gear ratio which can be changed, chains, handlebars that can be moved, and many more bikes appeal more to add. Since then, millions of people started to make bicycles as a means of transportation, with America and Europe as a pioneer. Though slowly, its role began to cut off cars and motorcycles, bicycles still have observer. Even the notoriously rabid fans.
History says the beginning of the bike in the World. -zonasepeda.com

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Indonesia downhill athlete dies during training

A biker who joined the Unifikasi Komunitas Downhill Indonesia (UKDI) died while practicing in the mountainous terrain of Bukit Klemuk Hamlet Sonngoriti Songgokerto Village, Batu Town, on Friday (09/16/2011).

Victim named Hery Budiono (51), resident of Malang. Witness this event as well as coaches, Satriyo Wibowo, explained, Hery not able to control the bike when going into the post 13 and into the deep ravine about 30 meters around 10:00 pm. Hery was seriously wounded. Neck and broken ribs.

"He did not use the neck as a safety standard in mountain biking activities and the possibility of not mastered the terrain," said Satriyo.

About 30 minutes later, Hery successfully removed from the ravine and was rushed to hospital Lung Stone Town. However, when in the course of his life was saved.

Chief Executive of this activity, Totok explains, this activity was carried out by 125 bicycle hobbyists who are members of UKDI. They practice today, in order to prepare for the event is officially on Saturday (09/17/2011). The organizers have set up track as far as 1.3 km in the hills in Batu. "As a result of this incident, immediately suspended practice today," he said. -surya.co.id

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Team Specialized UCI 2009

Specialized Team this season using Specialized Demo 8 for 2009 UCI downhill, FSR suspension. Rider under the sponsorship of their flagship Monster enery Specialized is Sam Hill and Brendan Fairlough.
Australian rider Sam Hill has won many titles in competitions such as the UCI Downhill in 2007 and is the Australian Cyclist of the year 2004-2007. Sam hill is almost always win in every race since taking Race U19. For that Monster Energy Specialized and sign him to be their mainstay in the UCI DH 2009.
Sam Hill mengakatan why he decided why he joined the Specialized Winter 2009:
"I joined the Specialized because we possessed the same goal, to win every race. Specialized has capabelitas for building and testing their new products with an aim to become the best ".
"I have a good prediction of the specialized team, personnel fun team-mate who is reliable, I believe with my future in this team and win this season with Specialized."
Teammate Brendan Fairlough very young 20th was a formidable racer in downhill racing. Brendan is the Junior World Cup DH and 5X British National Championsip.
Brendan continue his career with the rise in Word Cups, he is very talented and alit rich experience. With Sam Hill, Brendan convinced this season is a promising season for him.
Word Cups UCI DH has entered into six sessions, from six series that has been going on Monster Energy Specialized has mengantogi some podiom.In the series to six before the next series in Fort William (GBR), which will take place June 2009, Sam and Brendan could not talk much in the series to five in Madrid Spain,Urban Downhill in Madrid in 2009 controlled by the king downhill Steve Peat of Team Santacruz Syndicate.
From several sources in the next series of inventions take place in fort william Specialized will try to get up.

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Assemble the Mercedes Benz Bike

Luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, re-designing a bike, but this time make the Mercedes version of mountain bikes.

Each of the luxury sports car must have its own accessories, like hats, t-shirts or jackets. But there is always endless opportunities to expand their brand. This opportunity was taken by Mercedes Benz to design mountain bikes and assisted exclusively by Fox Racing.

This two-wheeled pedal vehicles will use the suspension strut DT Swiss, Fox Racing suspension garpui RL f32, 30 acceleration system, SRAM X.9 and AVID Elixir hydraulic disc brakes 5. The basic ingredients of this bike is very lightweight aluminum.

Mercedes-Benz will also take the name of a Formula 1 racer Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg for promoting bike racing season is the time lag.

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Mountain Bike Buying Tips

If you decide to buy mountain bikers, Which should you choose from the many choices on the market? How do I search for the perfect mountain bike for yourself? See below.

Most mountain bikes do look cool. However, what about durability, quality, price, brand and convenience? These are things that will come to your mind. Here are some tips that will help you build a mountain bike.

brand
The first consideration when buying a mountain bike is the brand. For the chassis can be from Yeti brand, Trek, Turner, Specialized S, Schwinn. For the front suspension, Fox or Rockshox and for driving kits from Shimano, SLX or Race Face. Then, to be of Maxxis tires, or Kenda.

weight
Another thing to consider is the weight, the lighter the better. But unfortunately, the more light bike, the price was more expensive. Weight of the bike is determined by the components and the size of the bike.

Lightweight bike made ​​of aluminum and the lightest are made of carbon fiber. In addition, there are two kinds of mountain bikes, bicycle suspension of two (front and rear) and suspension of one (front).

size
Size is very important bike and depending on your height. If you are high, order the longer it is needed. Looking for the framework is also very important to increase your comfort and reduce pain when driving.

The size and width of the tire also depends on the terrain. Wide tires have traction on the surface of the earth is stronger, while smaller tires can be lighter and go faster and easier to control.

In addition, you should also consider ukuan bicycle handlebars, if you are the right choice then the bike will be easier to control. Experiment with the handlebar to find which suits you.

Taking into account the brand, size and weight of a mountain bike, you can get the perfect bike.

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Vacation With Mountain Bike

Taking a vacation is an excellent mountain biking way to relax and explore America. There are several companies that offer mountain biking tours that go via the scenic route, and they often arrange any accommodation for tourists as well. for athletics partner, offering the perfect type of holiday way to relax and enjoy some exercise together.

Every region and every in the United States has some mountain biking track is really awesome. It's not just The main mountain that offers a pathway, such as any kind, beautiful hilly, rough roads can provide motorists with adventure they seek. Some of the best areas for mountain bike ride in the United States Pacific Northwest, Southwest, and countries such as South East North Carolina.

Although the entire region a great American West to mountain biking vacation, the Southwest is fast become a popular area for sport as well. in Southwest, some of the best lines, including pine forest Canyon Road in Arizona, South Boundary Trail in New Mexico, and Flume Trail in Nevada.

Every trace of decent reputation as a hard ride. Each track is more than 20 miles long, with pine forests Canyon became the longest, in more than 50 miles! Keep in mind though, just because you go to the trail that does not mean you have to ride the entire length.

Pacific Northwest is also a great place to mountain biking vacation. Three best roads in entire region Surveyors Ridge in Oregon, Mount Tamalpais in California, and the Court System in the Methow Washington.

A mountain biking vacation is perfect for athletic people who have a desire to explore in their own area speed. This trip is much cheaper than other trip, but they can easily become an adventure lifetime.

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Ride Mountain Bike With Safety

There are numerous ways that you can modify your mountain bike safety.  Umteen riders present swan you  that act a helmet is the most copernican measure to staying uninjured.  The gear most valuable stair is that you should ever travel in check of your mountain bike.

By riding in standard you'll not exclusive forbid crashes, but enter others on the dawdle uninjured as fit.  When  athletics out of hold you light the noesis to alter to the terrain as you copulate over it.  This can
and commonly does prove in thoughtful hurt to yourself and others.

Follow these stabilising guidelines and you'll remain secure when equitation your mountain bike.

Gear
Always make sure that you wear a helmet and other the necessary safety gear for the conditions you plan to ride in

Never ride beyond your control
There is never any ignominy in walking the areas of the trail that you don't seek comfy in equitation and you should never let anyone added inform you that there is.

Keep your speed under control
Always make sure you keep pace on the level where you can quickly adjust to any obstacles or changes in the trail.

Knowing your trail
You do not have to push the limits on your track not familiar with. You have to take the path you not familiar with at slow speed until you learn them better.

Slow down around blind corners
If you can't see past a corner you should always  slow down, as you never know who or what is around it.

Start small then go big
Work your way up to stunts or obstacles.  Practice in less difficult or dangerous situations before you  move up to something more dangerous.

Playing it smart
If you start to question what your doing, you probably shouldn't be doing.  Always think about what you are  doing and go with your instincts.

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