News has come to hand that Matti Lehikoinen has had a serious crash at a downhill race in Norway. Initial reports suggest he has been cleared of brain damage but will require surgery for facial injuries. Matti is genuinely one of the nicest riders on the circuit but since finishing second overall in the 2007 World Cup series, he has been plagued by injuries that have hidden his true talent on a bike. More news as we get it, all the best Matti!
Henry has just signed with Clint White Racing and will be attending a lot of races across Australia and New Zealand in the up coming months. We have a chat with him about racing, riding and his new bike.
Continue reading “Inside Info: Henry Blake (& his Zerode G-1)”
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After getting so much positiveA�feedback from our last Inside Info (http://www.downhill247.com/?p=620)A�on Ancillotti bikes, we thought we would show you guys another shot of the DHY (the bike Rhys Willemse rode at the Champery World Championships). Company owner Tomaso was kind enough to send us this pictureA�taken only days ago! Using the same pull shock system as found on all their bikes, the frame has been refined over the years, based on feedback from various riders who have ridden the bike.
A�The name Ancillotti Bikes may not immediately ring bells in your head but you may be surprised to know they are multiple World Championship winning bikes. Admittedly Ancillotti are a small companyA�focusing on custom hand built bikesA�but as they point out, no Formula 1 car or Moto GP bike comes out of a mass produced factory so why should high end downhill bikes? We have a look at one of the most unique bikes and companys in the World.
The final round of the South Australian Inside Line downhill series was held on one of the more technical race tracks on the Inside Line calendar, ‘The Curse’ at Fox Creek. Being the final race of the series riders were looking for a good result to improve their rankings in the overall series.
Continue reading “Fox ‘The Curse’ 10th and 11th of September.”
It is always good to see manufacturers stand behind their product and provide support at races for everyone, not just the pros. Especially at a race like World Championships, where not every rider is riding for a big budget factory team. Lets have a closerA�look at the Mavic set up.
Continue reading “Inside Info: Mavic”
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