Category: Downhill

We’d like to take this time to ask our readers to pray for Team Rider Wes Castro. During Saturday’s practice run, Wes had a pretty violent crash that resulted in a shattered hip. He has told us that his hip is broken in 6 different places. This all happened while practicing the DH race course…

Last night I got a text from El Guapo (David Sanderson) saying that he wanted to pass along the KHS Lucky 7 that he reviewed to me so I can use it this weekend at the Shimano Winter Series Finals. Vince Calvillo, Special Ops Manager for KHS Bicycles was kind enough to let us use…

Last night I hosted “Shop Night.” This gave Moe the opportunity to finish up the final details on the Sette Vexx DH frame. We had planned on getting this bike completed at an earlier date, but due to injuries, and chain guide issues, it was pushed back. However, last night Moe got this thing dialed…

Last weekend some of my teammates (David, Kim and Tony) and I headed to the Santiago Oaks for some fun. We were joined by our friends Dan, Albert and Joshua. Following the heavy rains earlier in the week, we waited until the weekend to give the trails a chance to dry. Unfortunately some areas at…

Editorial-RL Policar: As always, Kim Finch had a stellar weekend at the races in Fontana, Ca. Read up on her adventures! Well here we are back in Fontana, CA for a whole new year! As I concluded last season, I have moved to the CAT2/Sport categories in all disciplines. I am going to mix up…

I was always amazed by Team Racer, David Sanderson’s level of fitness. When he rides his bike, its like his legs have small engines in them. I’ve never seen the guy tired or worn out from a ride or race and guess what. He actually trains for racing! Last year, I didn’t bother training at…

We received the e thirteen LG1+ chain guide as a test sample a few months back and I’ve been testing it ever since. This was mounted onto my Sette Venom. This bike is primarily used as my DH bike and has seen racing action at Fontana and Mammoth Mountain. Specs: PRODUCT DETAILS Includes the enhanced…

The last few months have been very hectic for me.  I’ve had minimal time on my bikes as well as not being able to contribute to this site.  With the time change and tons of work, it has been a real challenge to get out and ride. Last Saturday December 19th, I treated myself to…