Dincus Tees and Jerseys in Stock

We just received a few new tees and jerseys from Dincus clothing. Dincus is a Canadian company that makes eco-friendly, rider-friendly clothing. The tees are made from organic cotton and bamboo--making them super soft and easy to wear. The jerseys are lightweight and abrasion-resistant, so they're perfect for summer riding! Click here to check out our selection of Dincus tops.

October's Featured Rider: Karen Eagan

The East Coast gravity scene has been going off this year. There are races nearly every weekend from Vermont to New Jersey, West Virginia to New Hampshire, and the freeride parks are some of the best in North America. Karen Eagan has experienced the evolution of riding and racing in the Northeast, and she spends plenty of time on the podium. She's also involved with riding at the community level, giving presentations for local Boyscout troops and leading women's clinics for the Northeast Mountain Bike Association. Karen is currently attending college to become a dietitian technician, with goals to work in the health and wellness industry. We think this Massachusetts ripper deserves a bit more recognition.--FF

Name: Karen Eagan
Home: Lowell, MA
Age: Chronologically or in spirit? 38 and 25 respectively.
Favorite type of riding: Naturally aggressive terrain is my first love, but I've recently fallen for the sweetness of groomed technical trails and courses.
Why you ride: It is invigorating, liberating, euphoric, and it makes me feel alive!
Sponsors: Vitamin Water, Back Bay Bicycles, Fox Racing Shox, E13, Reef, Nixon, and Highland Mountain Bike Park, NH

How does a preschool teacher who's in her late twenties and from a city like Lowell, MA get involved in competitive gravity cycling? She watches a segment on OLN depicting a happy couple on holiday meandering down a hillside with stunning mountain views, and she thinks, "That looks like fun!" After ordering her first bike through the Jeep accessories catalog (yeah, for real--one size fits all), she hits the trails. Literally.



Since then, I have been extremely fortunate to have had opportunities to learn from many diverse riders in the cycling community. I truly owe my competence as a rider to the various groups of cycling enthusiasts who have welcomed me into their cirlces throughout the years--including the individuals who continue to offer their instruction and guidance, as I still have much to learn! The community has been instrumental in providing the support, inspiration, and encouragement I needed to develop skills and confidence, and to discover my potential as a rider and as a competitor. Without these folks, I'd still be doing lawn darts on my super-sized Renegade!

Four years ago, I worked on Ride Like a Girl, a short video featuring Greater Boston female riders. It was filmed for a NEMBA video awards fundraiser. The film took home a first-place award and has served to inspire a number of female riders in the community. The film can be viewed in Volume 1 of the Northeast Mountain Bike Report. I've also worked on segment development and as a correspondent for the Northeast Mountain Bike Report.

I think one of the most important lessons I've learned is to not lose sight of why I do what I do. Riding is fun! Racing is exhilerating! It's all about the rush of the perfect run, the high of pushing my limits, and the unparalleled camaraderie of fellow racers and riders. In the end, it's more about personal satisfaction than a results standing. It's about leaving the trail or course with no regrets, having given it my all. My advice is to set realistic personal goals, keep at them, and take pride in your accomplishments, no matter how small. Most importantly, in the words of a very dear friend, don't forget to "have fun and make friends" along the way!

Sundance Showdown

Addie Stewart won the Pro Women's Super D at the Sundance Showdown at Sundance Resort, UT on Sunday. She also clinched the title of Utah State Super D Champion. Anna Rodriguez took the state title for the Expert Women, and also rode the fastest Super D time of the day. The downhill race slated for Labor Day was postponed until Saturday, September 6 due to stormy conditions.

Super D
Pro Women
1. Addie Stewart
2. Kimber Gabryszak

Expert Women
1. Anna Rodriguez

Gravity East Series Race #5 Results

On the 17th, Sugarbush, VT hosted the fifth race in the Gravity East Series. I've only been able to track down Pro Women's results, so if anyone knows where I can find the rest, give a holler. I found these results at DerailedOnline.com.

Pro Women
1. Dawn Borque
2. Lauren Petersen
3. Alicia Hamilton

More Fun on the Forum

Have you checked out the Freeride Foundation Forum yet? Now's the time! It's a great way to connect with other women riders, ask questions, make suggestions, and spend more time surfing the web and less time working! (Please note, only surf the web while working. All other time should be spent riding bikes.)

Freeride Foundation is Moving to Park City

That's right, Freeride Foundation is headed to the promised land. Park City is home to lift-served downhill at Deer Valley, a public dirt jump park, lots of shuttle-able freeride options, and plenty of cross country trails. Plus there are multiple BMX and freeride options down in SLC. Oh, and of course, there's also the "Greatest Snow on Earth." Starting next week, Freeride Foundation will operate out of Park City, and I'll be able to ride some sweet trails with the UT crew!

To celebrate the move, I'm offering a 10% discount plus free shipping on all orders placed between now and Saturday, August 23. Enter this code at checkout: GOIN2PC
(The shipping discount will be applied after you place your order!)

CCCX Series Final Results and Standings

The last CCCX downhill event of the 2008 series took place on Sunday at Toro Park, CA. Sondra Williamson won the series for the Pro Women.

Race #8 Results
Expert Women
1. MaryAnne Hunter
2. Rosie Bernhard

Sport Women
1. Deborah Vitale
2. Roxanne Canent

Jr. Girls 18 & Under
1. Alyssa Hansen

Final Series Standings
Pro Women
1. Sondra Williamson
2. Chrissie Pinney
3. Fionn Griffiths
4. Joanna Petterson

Expert Women
1. Kelly Moore
2. AnneMarie Hennes
3. Rosie Bernhard
4. MaryAnne Hunter
5. Jamie Stamps
6. Lainey Aldridge
7. Sarah Land
8. Rachael Lambert

Sport Women
1. Deborah Vitale
2. Roxanne Canent
3. Ashley Hernandez
4. Eryn Hughes
5. Sara Jarrell
6. Rachael Lambert
7. Leigh Etheridge
8. Rebekah Gibson

Beginner Women
1. Roxanne Canent
2. Lauren Brown
3. Jill Henrich
4. Ayshe Tuncer
5. DeDe Cowden
6. Sarah Black

Jr. Girls 18 & Under
1. Morgan Compton
2. Alyssa Hansen

We found our results at http://www.cccx.org/.

Boneyard Air Affair Slopestyle Has a Women's Category

I just read an exciting post on Pinkbike.com. Whistler Mountain Bike Park is hosting the first Boneyard Air Affair slopestyle contest on June 14-15, and there's a women's category.
Lots of slopestyle comps don't split up classes or designate men's and women's rankings. The other cool thing about this contest is that judges will assess your riding at Saturday's practice and let you know whether or not they think you're ready to compete.
While it may be a bummer to get booted, you'll actually have the opportunity to get your entry fee refunded. That means that no one has a thing to lose by entering the contest. You'll get lots of experience on Saturday and a chance to show off those skills on Sunday. Get on it, ladies!

Now in Stock: Sombrio!

We just received our first Sombrio order! Freeride Foundation now has Sombrio downhill and freeride jerseys, shorts, and gloves for your shopping pleasure. Be sure to check out the gravity-loving Lofter Jersey, the stylie Lotus Shorts, and the multi-use Session Jersey.