SNAP
IMAGES FROM THE RACING LINE

Dirt Magazine presents SNAP, an exhibition featuring work from the world’s greatest mountain bike photographers. In celebration of World Cup and World Championship gravity racing photography, SNAP is an exhibition of classic images showcasing the exciting sport of mountain biking. Photographs exhibited include previously published works and unseen images by photographers who have featured work in Dirt.

The exhibition takes place at the Lime Tree Gallery, Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ (01397 701 806), from Sept 3rd-9th, 10am-10pm.

Whilst raising money for Macmillan Nurses, a group of intrepid cyclists from Worksop are hoping to set a new record to complete the infamous three peaks challenge in just 24 hours.

The group, headed up by Steve’s sponsor Joe Whitaker of Whitaker signs are to start with Mount Snowdon in Wales before travelling to Mount Helvellyn in the Peak District Lake District for the second leg and ending the challenge at Ben Nevis in Scotland, just before the start of the world championships which are to be held there.

I think it will be very tight to do all three within the 24 hour time frame,” said Mr Whitaker. “It’s one thing doing the challenge in daylight hours individually, but with five of us trying to keep together it will be especially tricky.

The challenge is being sponsored by a number of local companies as well as Santa Cruz and Stiff Mountain Bikes, who are supplying all the mountain bikes and equipment, and Royal Racing, who are providing clothing for the team.

The team will set off from the base of Mount Snowdon at 5pm on 6th September. Sponsorship forms are available from Whitaker Signs, MG Glass and The Parish Oven, Thorpe Salvin and cheques can be made payable to The Mountain Bike Challenge Fund.

Good luck fella’s

It’s time for the MTB World to get together for a fellow cyclist.

Stephen Murray is an amazing BMX dirt jumper, he has won X-Games Gold Medals and back to back Gravity Games Gold Medals.
On Friday June 22nd at the AST Dew Tour BMX Dirt Finals in Baltimore, MD, Stephen took a horrific fall on the final set of the dirt section whilst attempting a double back flip.
Stephen has received career ending injuries to his spinal cord and vertebrae.
Stephen is a good friend of myself and Nigel Page and we wanted to do something to help him pay for the specialist treatment he is receiving.
Medical bills can reach huge amounts in the USA, so, this is where we can all help.
The MTB pros have got together and donated Signed jerseys. These jerseys are to be auctioned off at the Fort William World champs, in the meantime you can lodge a bid for any of the jerseys [see the list below] to Nigel Page himself.
Whoever is the highest bidder at the end of the auction receives the jersey of their favorite Pro.

How cool is that!?

So get your bids into Nige ASAP ………. nigel@nigelpage.com

Here is the list. [ Check out the gallery for pictures of the jerseys. ]

Peatys
Shawn Palmer ( From Hawai 96, World cup finals, still muddy and with numbers)
Sam Hill
Nathan Rennie
Greg Minnaar
Cedric Gracia
Brian Lopes
Michael Prokop
Gee Atherton
Dan Atherton
Brendan Fairclough
Chris Kovarik
Matti Lehikoinen
The Kona Team, Tracy, Fabien and Kamil
Rob Warner
Jill Kitners Number one Jersey
Kirt Voreis
Andrew Neethling
Josh Bryceland
Sik Mik Hannah
Nico Vouilloz
Marc Beaumont
Will Longden
Neal Donaghue
Nico Vinc
Claudio Calouri

and there is still a few more to come in, any requests welcome.

Kinnerton
DH

Date. August 4/5th 2007. Venue. Wharncliffe Woods.

Charity. Weston Park Hospital Cancer Appeal.

“Yes” we got the go ahead to have fun in Wharncliffe woods again, for those of you that didn’t make it to our event last year, now is your chance.

Reason.

1. 1.Its for a well worthy charity (Weston Park Cancer appeal).
2. 2.You get to dress up weird and ride round some amazing trails in Wharncliffe forest, come on you know all need an excuse, to dress up that is.
3. 3.The only chance you will get to ride against Steve Peat this year.
4. 4.Did I mention its for Charity and you can dress up?

Categories.Fancy Dress Fun/Novice/Kids/Girls/boys/Mums/Dads and the rest. The highlight of the weekend, race will start at 3pm and be 2 laps of a shorter course than last year. The funnier the costumes the better. Come and race Steve Peat if you fancy your chances.
Expert/ Senior. This race will take place on Sat morning and be more laps of a shorter Course than last year.

Party. For those of you that witnessed it last year, you know what you are in for. Those that didn’t just think about the 3 Bs‚ĶBands, BBQs and Beers or should that be bikes?
There will be camping available for everyone too.

Website.You will be able to download entry and sponsorship forms from the following website and get all the latest info on the race running up to the event.
www.wharncliffeweekender.com

Directions
The race is situated in Wharncliffe forest, Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
From the North Come off the MI at Junction 36 turn right towards Sheffield, At the next roundabout (McDonalds on the right) take the A616 towards Manchester. Follow for approx 1 mile once you crest the top of the hill there is a left turn signed Wortley, Huddersfield, Penistone. Turn left then after 50 Yards take the first right on to Woodhead Road. Follow for approx 3 miles. You will pass Rainbow hills Dog Kennels on your left, take the next right on to a dirt track. Follow signs for event parking and camping.

From the south Exit the M1 Motorway at junction 35a follow A616 straight over first roundabout then straight over second roundabout (McDonalds on the right). Then follow above signs.

Cheers……………………Steve