2012 AT Showdown

AT's Showdown is back for the 4th year at the SF Bike Expo in San Francisco, California. We're bringing back the head to head style unique competition like we did last year, but to change it up this year we’re adding a couple of different features to the course. We are expecting heavy hitters Greg Watts, Martin Soderstrom, Andreu Lacondeguy, McCaul brothers, Ryan Howard, Casey Groves, Linus Sjholm and many more to return to dual side by side.

Showdown Roots
New for this year will be an AMATEUR competition for all the up and coming riders that aren’t quite ready for the big show. The course will be a four pack next to the Showdown jumps. Anyone can enter, but it is a first come first serve basis that will max out at 35 riders. For more information about the Amateur Competition click HERE.

Date: November 9th - 11th
Location: Cow Palace

2600 Geneva Ave

Daly City, CA 94014

SCHEDULE

Friday Nov 9th

12:00PM – 5:00PM Pro & Amateur Practice (no spectators)

7:00PM – 10:00PM
Come join us at the [L=http://www.marinbikes.com/bicycles_ms/sfstore.php/]Marin Bike SF Store[/L] for the riders dinner to kick off the AT's Showdown.

1090 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA 94103

(415) 934-8000

Saturday Nov 10th

• 10:00AM – 12:30PM Pro & Amateur Practice
• 1:00PM – 2:00PM Pro Qualifying
• 2:00PM – 4:00PM Pro Finals

Sunday Nov 11th

• 10:300AM – 12:30PM Amateur Practice
• 1:00PM – 2:00PM Amateur Finals
• 2:30PM – 3:00PM Pro Best Trick Practice
• 3:00PM – 4:00PM Pro Best Trick Jam

Format

Qualifying - 1 hour jam with all riders, top 32 will advance to a two run seeding for finals

Finals - round of 32, round of 16, round of 8, round of 4, finals

T.H.E Industries Best Trick[/B] - 1 hour rider judged jam

PRIZE PURSE
1st - $3,000
2nd - $2,000
3rd - $1,000
4th - $750
5th - $500
6th - $250

T.H.E Industries Best Trick - $1,000

Amateur Format
Finals - 1 hour judged jam

What riders have to say about the contest

What do you think of the contest and why?
It´s a superfun and relaxed contest and the perfect way to end the season with your friends. I am very over traveling right now, but will travel over the pond anyway. I guess that shows that it´s a pretty damn good contest!

What is the atmosphere like?
The atmosphere is definitely more towards having a good time then to win it. And that´s a great way to end a very competitive season.

Is the contest like other contest?
The comp and weekend have their own tweaks, always fun with something a bit different.

"Martin Soderstrom"

What do you think of the contest and why?
I think that the head to head format is awesome. It's unique for a dirt jump contest and it reminds me of racing dual slalom back in the day...

What is the atmosphere like?
Atmosphere is mellow. It feels like a jam.

Is the contest like other contest?
Nope, AT's Showdown is a refreshing detox from the hectic contest schedule that we go through over the summer.

"Tyler McCaul"

Trek World Racing To Focus On Gravity Racing For 2013

Following on the recent announcement that Aaron Gwin has signed to Trek World Racing for the next 3 years, the team is confirming that it will focus on gravity moving forward. As Trek World Racing refocuses on gravity it will be bolstering its line-up of riders by adding another top rider. Trek World Racing will announce its remaining roster of 3 additional gravity riders later in the year. The only confirmed signing at this point is Aaron Gwin.

After 4 years of successfully racing Trek Bikes at the sharp end of the World Cup XC scene with extremely talented athletes like Lukas Flueckiger, Mathias Flueckiger, Emily Batty, Anton Cooper, Willow Rockwell and Liam Killeen, the Trek World Racing XC program will be finishing at the en d of this year.

Team Director Martin Whiteley – "We are extremely grateful for having been entrusted with the development of the XC World Cup program for Trek over the past four years. With 2 World Championships, Worlds Silver and Bronze, a World Cup Title, 3 World Cup race wins and 23 World Cup podiums, we are very happy with our record. Apart from the extremely talented athletes we've been privileged to work with, we'd like to thank our Cross Country specific sponsors for their support of this discipline. We certainly wish our current riders all the best for the continuation of their brilliant careers."

With Trek World Racing focusing on gravity, Trek will continue to race cross-country at the highest levels with a separate Trek XC Program under the management of Jon Rourke (current Team Director of the Subaru-Trek program).

The team website www.trekworldracing.com will be updated with more information throughout December and January.

GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition

Shot 100% on the new HERO3® camera from ‪http://GoPro.com. The Wi-Fi enabled HERO3: Black Edition is the most advanced GoPro, ever. No expense was spared during its development, resulting in a GoPro that is 30% smaller, 25% lighter & 2X more powerful than previous models. New resolutions and frame-rates include 4Kp 15, 2.7kp 30, 1080p 60, 1440p 48, 960p 100, 720p 120 and 12MP burst photo capture at 30 fps. Yes, for real. Sit back and enjoy the HERO3: Black Edition in all its glory. #GoPro

Camera Specs

• 4kp 12 fps, 2.7kp 30 fps

• 1440p48/1080p60/720p120 fps

• 12MP / 30 fps Burst

• Wi-Fi Built-In

• Wi-Fi Remote Included

• GoPro App Compatible

• Pro Low-Light Performance

The Wi-Fi enabled HERO3: Black Edition is the most advanced GoPro, ever. No expense was spared during its development, resulting in a GoPro that is 30% smaller, 25% lighter and 2x more powerful than previous models. Wearable and gear mountable, waterproof to 197' (60m), capable of capturing ultra-wide 1440p 48fps, 1080p 60 fps and 720p 120 fps video and 12MP photos at a rate of 30 photos per second, the HERO3: Black Edition is the world's most versatile camera. Built-in Wi-Fi, GoPro App compatibility and the included Wi-Fi Remote (normally a separate $79.99 accessory) make the HERO3: Black Edition all the more versatile, still.

The HERO3: Black Edition captures professional, cinema-quality video at 2X the resolution and 2X the frame-rate of previous models while delivering 2X better low light performance. Slow-motion aficionados and industry professionals will love the HERO3: Black Edition's 1080p-60, 720p-120, WVGA-240, 960p-100 and 1440p-48 video modes while those desiring a cinematic look will appreciate the ultra-high resolution 2.7kp-24 and 4kp-12 (Protune only) video modes.

The HERO3: Black Edition's photo performance is 3X improved, now boasting 12MP burst capture at a staggering 30 frames per second with 2X better low light performance compared to previous models. Still Photo and Time-lapse Photo modes remain the same but are now joined by a new Continuous Photo mode that captures continuous 12MP stills at a steady 3, 5, or 10 photo-per-second rate, up to 30 photos at a time.

The HERO3's reduced-distortion, 6-element aspherical lens combines with user-selectable Ultra-wide, Medium and Narrow field-of-views to deliver more perspective-capture options than ever before. Add the totally updated flat-lens waterproof housing that delivers stunning image sharpness both above and below water and you've got one of the most powerful and durable image capture solutions on the planet.

Understanding that sound quality is as important as image quality, GoPro engineers completely redesigned the HERO3 to be as adept at capturing the subtle, natural sounds of voice and music as it is at capturing the immersive sounds of sport. Also improved is GoPro's already famous wind-noise reduction, ensuring that you'll hear more of your passion, be it your engine or expletives, and less of the wind during high speed activities.

The HERO3 Black Edition features built-in Wi-Fi and includes GoPro's Wi-Fi Remote accessory. The Wi-Fi Remote is normally available as a $79.99 accessory but is included with the HERO3: Black Edition. The Wi-Fi Remote is waterproof, wearable and can control up to 50 Wi-Fi-enabled GoPros at a time from a range of 600'. The HERO3's built in Wi-Fi means it can also be controlled by iOS or Android smartphones and tablets running the GoPro App. The GoPro App enables full camera control and live scene preview on any compatible iOS or Android smartphone or tablet.

The HERO3: Black Edition is compatible with all GoPro mounting accessories and older generation BacPacs™ along with the newer generation LCD Touch BacPac and 2nd generation Battery BacPac. However, as all HERO3 cameras have a new size and shape they require HERO3-specific Wrist, Skeleton and 3D housings so be sure to check for HERO3 compatibility when purchasing any new housing accessories.

Includes

• HERO3: Black Edition Camera
• 197’/ 60m Waterproof Housing*
• Wi-Fi Remote + Key Ring
• Remote Charging Cable
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• QR Buckle
• J-Hook Buckle
• 3-Way Pivot
• 1 Curved Adhesive Mount
• 1 Flat Adhesive Mount
• Assorted Mounts and Hardware
• USB Charging Cable

Benefits

• Wearable, mountable design
• Immersive, wide angle capture of your favorite activities
• Professional quality HD video & 12MP photos
• Built-in Wi-Fi enables remote control via included Wi-Fi Remote or live video preview and remote control on smartphones and tablets running the free GoPro app.
• Rugged housing is waterproof to 197’/60M and captures sharp images above and below water
• Compatible with all GoPro mounts for attaching to gear, body, helmets, vehicles and more
• Compatible with LCD Touch BacPac™ and second generation Battery BacPac™
• Backwards compatible with older generation BacPacs™
• New advanced camera settings: Looping video, Continuous Photo, Manual White Balance control, Protune Mode, allows to shoot photos while recording video and more.

Video Resolution	NTSC fps	PAL fps	STD Mode	Protune Mode	Field of View (FOV)	Screen Resolution/ Aspect Ratio
4K	15 fps	12.5 fps	NO	ONLY in Protune	Ultra Wide	3840x2160 16:9
4K Cin	12 fps	12 fps	NO	ONLY in Protune	Ultra Wide	4096x2160 17:9
2.7K	30 fps	25 fps	YES*	YES	Ultra Wide	2716x1524 16:9
2.7K Cin	24 fps	24 fps	YES*	YES	Ultra Wide	2716x1440 17:9
1080p	60, 48, 30, 24 fps	50, 48, 25, 24 fps	YES	YES	Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow	1920x1080 16:9
1440p	48, 30, 24 fps	48, 25, 24 fps	YES	YES	Ultra Wide	1920x1440 4:3
960p	100, 48 fps	100, 48 fps	YES	YES	Ultra Wide	1280x960 4:3
720p	120, 60 fps	100, 50 fps	YES	YES	Ultra Wide, Narrow*	1280x720 16:9
WVGA	240 fps	240 fps	YES	NO	Ultra Wide	848x480 16:9

2013 Transition Klunker

SPECS:

• 1 size fits all
• Chromoly 3 piece BMX style crankset
• Kenda Nevegal 2.35 DH tires
• Transition Park n Ride Jump Saddle
• Motorcycle Handlebar (800mm wide)
• Slack 67 Degree Head Angle
• Coaster Brake
• PRICE: $549 USD

2012 Kali Protectives Fall Of The Enduro At The DIrt Club

SANTA BARBARA, CA., (October 4th 2012) – KALI Protectives The FALL OF THE ENDURO p/b VP will be an awesome and exciting test of speed, skill and endurance for mountain bike enthusiasts of all levels.  

For info visit www.vp-usa.com/enduro

On November 3rd,  2012 we will throw our second Enduro race at the Dirt Club in Santa Ynez, CA.  This second event grows out of the success of the VP Components Dirt Club Enduro held last July.  We are proud to say that we did such a great job with the first race that the riders demanded a fall event too!

Athletes will prove their skill and speed on the bike through 9 special stages while enduring a 3hr day in the saddle. The format follows that of WRC auto racing and European style MTB Enduro events.

After the event, and awards ceremony, we will host a party with tri-tip grilled on site, music, and a screening of a great MTB movie under the stars... and SURPRISE it is all included in the $40 entry fee!

Our event will feature predominantly downhill timed special stages linked together by non-timed liaison stages.  Each rider will complete the courses on the same bike without shuttles or lifts, riding along through check-points to the start of each timed special stage.

This is an event that is all about having fun and riding your bike fast.  The top athlete in each category will be the fastest and most skillful bike handler for sure. There will be a mix of Downhill type tracks, Super D tracks, and XC descents.  And because the riders will have to ride the liaison to the start of each timed stage, there will be a fitness element to this race, but with a totally chilled-out vibe.  There will be $1000 cash payout in the Open/Expert Men and and high value prizes in every category.

The Stages:

The KORE Pump Track Prologue : Show Your Flow and have some fun before things get too serious!  This short blast around the pump track will be used to set the start order for the next stage and establish the pecking order!

VP COMPONENTS Session 1- features two laps of a 4 mile loop with 2 special stages per lap for a total of 8 miles and 4 timed special stages.  The special stages will all be short in duration, ranging from high-speed flowing trails, to short downhill tracks with berms, jumps, and drops.  Climb to the top of each timed stage at your own pace, then drill it down the course for your race time.  One of our courses will be a new trail built at the DIRT CLUB just for this event!

KALI Protectives Session 2 features two laps of a second 4 mile loop with 2 special stages per lap for a total of 8 miles and 4 timed special stages.  The special stages will all be short in duration, ranging from flowing Super D trails, to more technical tracks that will require a bit more handling skill. Again, climb to the top of each timed stage at your own pace, then drill it down the course for your race time.

*All stages are able to be ridden by beginners.  There are slower beginner “ride-arounds” for more difficult terrain where necessary.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY November 2nd

5pm: Registration, Packet pick-up and course pre-ride

Onsite Camping Available

SATURDAY November 3rd

7am- 9am: Registration, Packet pick-up and course pre-ride

9:15am: Mandatory Rider Meeting

10am: KORE Pump Track Prologue

12pm: VP Components Session 1 first riders off

2:30pm: VP Components Session1 last riders finish

3:00pm: KALI Protectives Session 2 first riders off

5:30pm KALI Protectives Session 2 last riders finish

6pm: Sunset

6:15pm: Movie and Dinner

Dinner is included in entry fee.

*All courses can be ridden by riders of all ability levels and there
are slower beginner options for challenging features.

For additional information on the event, see the event website;
www.vp-usa.com/enduro

The KALI Protectives "FALL OF THE ENDURO" p/b VP is supported by:

• KALI Protectives
• VP  Components
• KORE
• DIRT RAG
• VITAL MTB
• Pinnacle Training Systems
• TRP Brakes
• X Fusion
• Kenda
• LOEKA
• SHREDLY
• Cane Creek
• Mountain Khakis
• DIRT RAG
• Nema
• Gamut USA
• Adidas Eyewear
• Clean Bottle
• Osprey
• SR Suntour
• Time
• MRP
• 100% GOGGLES
• LAZER
• THE
• DZR