This is a review and report of the following POC products that I’ve used for last season; Spine VPD Tee, Hip VPD Shorts, Bone VPD Leg, Bone Arm, Joint Ankle, Cortex Flow, Index DH and Iris DH goggles.

I started riding downhill last summer and I ended up buying a full set of POC armor and an Orange 224 evolution DH-bike. Since then I’ve been riding any time that I’ve had free time. Basically I have tested all the equipment I bought by crashing with them on, so I thought it would be good to write a review. I’ve taken pictures of each product after one season and I’ve also included pictures of my injuries that I’ve had while wearing this armor. I’ve also put some of my ideas on how to develop the products further. By the way I’m from Finland so excuse my grammatical errors.

A brief recap of my 2009 race season with Calgary Cycle.

My 2009 race season has come and gone so quickly, and I can’t believe that it’s almost New Years time. Before you know it, we’ll all be back in the saddle and ready to race for 2010! 2009 was one of the best seasons for me – being fortunate enough to get out to all the races that I wanted to attend, has always been a goal for me, and 2009 was no exception.

Season re-cap inside,

Source:DH Productions

Here We Go Again…is DH Productions’ twenty-fifth DVD adventure. We will bring together the old and the new, from the Andes to the Appalachians. Fresh faced rippers team up with our stable of shredders, showing that no matter where you’re at or who you are, it’s all about havin’ fun.

9 videos inside,

Winter is here and with the racing season now slowed down, our favorite spots are looking like the lost city of Atlantis and everyone else is eating mince pies and wearing hideous jumpers, we at Pinkbike thought that it’s time to cheer up your bike and each other this December. How you ask? By submitting a 1 minute, self filmed, and self edited video of you on your bike. And of course with some prizes to spur you on!

Prizes from Geax Tires, RNR Goggles and Pinkbike are all up for grabs. Read on to find out more and how to enter!

(December 22, 2009) Troy Lee Designs and Epic Action Video Camera today launch a unique video contest for their fans. This is the first contest ever, using the Twideo Contest platform integrating Twitter and Facebook as a way for fans to vote on their favorite videos.
How the contest works:

Shoot your own POV (Point of [...]

Race Report and Photos:
http://quintonspaulding.wordpress.com/2009/12/29/screamin-santa-double-down-bootleg-canyon-boulder-city-nevada/

source: Quinton Spaulding
KHS & Free Agent Bicycles
Team Director / Sponsorship Coordinator

In less than 4 weeks the first of this much anticipated Series kicks off

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Natty or naff?

Source: Ryan Kuhn and all pics by phunkt.com.

Steve Smith (Evil /Red Bull) has become a household name in the DH racing world and is Canada’s hopeful for a World Cup podium. In 2009, he had a break-out year with consistent top 10 finishes – including the World Championships in Canberra, Australia. Pinkbike caught up with Steve as he started a new cycle of training in preparation for the 2010 World Cup schedule. Part One of this two-part feature is an interview in his own words. Part Two provides a closer look at how Steve prepares himself physically and mentally to beat the best in the world.

Interview inside,