California's Mammoth Bar DH Series Has Been Cancelled

Californian's looking to cut down on travel time and support their local race organizers will have one less series choice this season. The new series was billed as a "very challenging race in the heart of gold country." Global BioRythm events, which hosts several other cross country and endurance events in the Sierra ran into "complications working with the State of California." The series was to take place a the Mammoth Bar OHV area, which is part of the Auburn State Park recreation area.

For more information, visit www.globalbiorythmevents.com.

U.S. Open of Mountain Biking Registration Opens Soon!

The 2008 U.S. Open of Mountain Biking takes place May 23-25, 2008 at Diablo Freeride Park in Vernon, NJ. The Open's website has been updated for 2008, and registration for the event opens on March 7.

More than 500 pro and amateur athletes are expected to attend this year's event. The U.S. Open has earned the reputation as one of the toughest downhill courses in the U.S., and it pays one of the best pro purses. This year, the U.S. Open will also host a dual slalom event.

Check out the U.S. Open's website at www.diablofreeridepark.com/usopen.html.

Buhl Wins Southridge #4

Melissa Buhl took her second downhill win in her second appearance at the 2008 Southridge USA Winter Series this weekend. Buhl bested Claire Buchar by more than 5 seconds. Buchar and Buhl each have two wins after this 4th race in the 5-race series. The final race of the Winter Series take place at Southridge Park, CA on March 8-9, 2008.

Downhill

Pro Women
1 Melissa Buhl 00:02:57.11
2 Claire Buchar 00:03:02.25
3 Michelle Rivera 00:03:18.39
4 Lauren Peterson 00:03:39.59
5 Sarah Jansen 00:03:53.85

Expert Women 34-
1 Joy Martin 00:03:40.74

Expert Women 35+
1 Nancy Harris 00:04:13.12

Sport Women 34-
1 Paulina Walling 00:04:19.01

Sport Women 35+
1 Marie Mcmillen
2 Carla Bray

Beginner Women 34-
1 Carissa Meyer 00:04:46.91

4X

Pro Women
1 Martha Saldana

Expert Women
1 Brittany Jackson
2 Joy Martin

We found our results on www.southridgeusa.com.

Mob 'N' the Mojave 2008 Results

The third annual Mob 'N' the Mojave downhill and Super D races took place over Presidents' Day weekend. The races took place on the rocky trails of Bootleg Canyon, NV, which is just outside of Las Vegas. Colorado's Lisa Myklak won both Pro Women's events.

Downhill

Open Women
1 Lisa Myklak
2 Jacqueline Harmony
3 Tasa Herndon

Expert Women
1 Alisha Gibson

Beginner Women
1 Francine Johnson
2 Tara Alcantra

Super D

Open Women
1 Lisa Myklak
2 Francine Johnson
3 Jacqueline Harmony
4 Fionna Condon
5 Tasa Herndon

Our results came from http://www.allmountaincyclery.com/.

Canadians Rule Southridge

Claire Buchar defeated fellow Canadian Katrina Strand at the third Southridge USA Winter Series downhill race of 2008. Claire has consistently dominated the Pro Women's class, and so far, only Melissa Buhl has bested her. The next Southridge USA downhill and 4X races take place February 23 and 24 at Southridge Park, CA.

Downhill
Pro Women
1 Claire Buchar 00:02:02.60
2 Katrina Strand 00:02:10.58
3 Gabriela Williams 00:02:14.33
4 Lauren Peterson 00:02:14.58
5 Jenna Kowalski 00:02:16.84
6 Michelle Rivera 00:02:18.72
7 Stephanie Gaudreau 00:02:20.66
8 Christine Hirst 00:02:22.02
9 Sarah Jansen 00:02:24.26

Expert Women 34-
1 Joy Martin 00:02:20.65
2 Allison Mann 00:02:27.72

Expert Women 35+
1 Laura Noonan 00:02:23.33
2 Laura Drexler 00:02:43.65

Sport Women 34-
1 Mandy Oliekan 00:02:40.62
2 Paulina Walling 00:03:02.68
3 Dani Wishiewski 00:03:12.30

Sport Women 35+
1 Carla Bray 00:04:06.54

Beginner Women 34-
1 Carissa Meyer 00:03:23.87

4X
Pro Women
1 Martha Saldana
2 Leslie Slagle

Expert Women
1 Brittany Jackson
2 Joy Martin

Beginner Women
1 Brittany Spaulding

We found our results on http://www.southridgeusa.com/.

More Downhill Results from Australia

These results come from the Australian Mountain Bike Series, where several World Cup pros have been making appearances this season. The latest race happened at Mt. Beauty, Australia on February 2 and 3.

Elite Women
Tracy Moseley 3.43
Tracey Hannah 0.09
Caroline Buchanan 0.29
Jayne Rutter 0.33
Claire Whiteman 0.41
Leigh Douglas 0.43
Cara Smith 0.54
Shannon Chugg 1.39
Edwina Hughes 1.54
Kathleen Beggs 2.05

Registration Is Open for the Rocky Mountain Women's Dirt Series

The 2008 Rocky Mountain Dirt Series is a collection of mountain bike camps starting in April and ending in September. Most of the camps are women's camps, with four co-ed camps available. Choose from locales like Calgary, AB, Park City, UT, and Bend, OR to learn skills that will take your riding to new levels. Dirt Series coaches include pro riders like April Lawyer, Marla Streb, Emily Johnston, and Katrina Strand.
Registration for the camps opens today, Feb. 1, 2008 and word on the street is that camps fill up quickly.
Visit the Rocky Mountain Dirt Series to sign up.