Rising Up - LR Productions
Here it is! This FREE full feature, Rising Up is an Australian Downhill film covering the 2011/2012 Australian Gravity Cup. Featuring Troy Brosnan, Tracey Hannah, Joey Vejvoda and Andrew Crimmins, this crew are 4 of Australia's most talented young riders. Filmed and edited by LR Productions.


Rising Up on pinkbike.com



To check out more of Liam's radness, smack a click at Liam Renaut Productions
Alpine Gravitation
As the dark winter months close in and DH bikes retreat to their dens, Victoria is turning up the heat way past MAX! Alpine Gravity Shuttles, the 'Elevation Manipulation' experts present ALPINE GRAVITATION, the Inaugural Victorian Alpine Region Triple DH Series. Now is not the time to pack on doona's and the kilo's, as the toughest and gnarest of Victoria's DH tracks are ready and waiting to test the best. With the amount of talented riders coming out of the alpine region and the quality of the tracks selected this promises to be the extreme series for both riders and spectators alike.


Crazy dates for your calendar

Round 1: June 9th - 10th - BARJARG -

World cup riders call this the best track in Australia, with over 50 line choices from mild to insane!

Round 2: July 7th - 8th - TO BE ANNOUNCED -

Make it to the first round to find out where we are racing next...

Round 3: August 11th - 12th - TO BE ANNOUNCED -

The finale, where will it be? Do you think you've got what it takes? Better stay frosty!


With online pre-entry standing at $80 with the option to super-size for a measly $20 for Friday riding, this surely has to be the best value DH racing in the country. Due to the nature of these events and to keep transport wait times to a minimum, entry will be CAPPED at 250 riders.

For details on how to enter, track locations and event updates dial up ALPINE GRAVITY SHUTTLES for the latest information.

Check out the flyer HERE
TAS State DH Championships - Glenorchy, May 20


Ride Australia’s best downhill track while racing Tassie’s best downhillers.
Any interstate riders needing assistance (transport, accommodation, etc), click here
Sea Otter Downhill Results
Men
1. Graves Jared
2. Hannah Michael
3. Gwin Aaron
4. LOPES BRIAN
5. Mulally Neko
6. Ropelato Mitch
7. Leov Justin
8. GRACIA Cedric
9. Keene Curtis
10. MINNAAR GREG

Women
1. Kintner Jill
2. BUHL MELISSA
3. Carpenter Manon

Full results here.
Sea Otter Dual Slalom Results
Men
1. STRAIT KYLE
2. Brosnan Troy
3. GRACIA Cedric
4. Hart Danny
5. Hannah Michael
6. MINNAAR GREG
7. FAIRCLOUGH BRENDAN
8. STROBEL LUKE
9. Ropelato Mitch
10. BRYCELAND JOSH

Women
1. Kintner Jill
2. BUHL MELISSA
3. Carpenter Manon

Full Results here.
Insight 2 - Trailer
Fresh to you from Jake Lucas Media - Insight 2. Here is the official trailer to whet your appetite. This second instalment continues to follow the Victorian Downhill Series, however this feature promises to delve deeper into the Victorian DH scene and what makes the megabeast tick. Featuring: Tim Eaton, Connor Fearon, Jesse Beare and Dean Lucas. Beware, viewer enjoyment is strongly advised...

Rising Up - Trailer
Rising Up is an Australian Downhill Mountain Bike Documentary by Liam Renaut Productions following the 2011-2012 Australian National Series, Featuring 4 of Australia's best young riders, Troy Brosnan, Tracey Hannah, Joey Vejvoda and Andrew Crimmins. Check out the Trailer out right now!

KONA VDHS Presentation 2012
It's that time of year to send off the Kona Victorian Downhill Series for 2012. This Saturday, the 21st of April at Long Gully, just bring ya bike and gear, It's time for fun! Here's bit of a reminder of last years presentation day...



What's going down

Shuttles 9am-4pm

*Downhill Tracks
*Pump Track
*Hardtail Track
*Dual Slalom Track

"Soul Kitchen" will be onsite with coffee, drinks and a variety of food to purchase for both lunch and dinner.

Presentation ceremony from 5pm

2011/2012 Final standings HERE

Entertainment kicks off at 6pm with James Marris followed by Kona's very own MC McLean as DJ to keep the party going late into the evening. If it's anything like last year (you know it will be...), it'll be super wild!

More information at www.vicdhseries.com
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World Cup DH Standings
Men
1RSA MINNAAR Greg250
2USA GWIN Aaron200
3AUS HANNAH Michael160
4GBR ATHERTON Gee150
5CAN SMITH Steve140
6AUS GRAVES Jared111
7AUS BROSNAN Troy107
8RSA NEETHLING Andrew105
9FRA GRACIA Cédric93
10FRA GIORDANENGO Aurélien85
11AUS HILL Samuel81
...
20AUS ATKINSON Bryn64
31AUS DELFS Mitchell51
62AUS FEARON Connor°19
Women
1AUS HANNAH Tracey250
2FRA RAGOT Emmeline180
3GBR CARPENTER Manon165
4USA KINTNER Jill145


World Cup XC Standings
Men
1SUI SCHURTER Nino250
2RSA STANDER Burry200
3GER FUMIC Manuel160
4FRA ABSALON Julien150
5CZE KULHAVY Jaroslav140
6SUI FLÜCKIGER Lukas130
7ESP HERMIDA RAMOS José Antonio120
8FRA TEMPIER Stéphane110
9ITA FONTANA Marco Aurelio100
10SUI NAEF Ralph95
...
24AUS McCONNELL Daniel58
52AUS van der PLOEG Paul16
Women
1POL WLOSZCZOWSKA Maja250
2CAN BATTY Emily200
3CAN PENDREL Catharine160
4SUI SÜSS Esther150
5FRA BRESSET Julie140
...
50AUS FRY Rowena18
55AUS WILLETT Jodie13