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Suzuki Cycles

For your safety, always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing when riding any motorcycle or ATV. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Study your owner's manual and always inspect your Suzuki before riding. Take a riding skills course. For the MSF street course nearest you, call 1-800-446-9227. Off-road riders can enroll in the DirtBike SchoolSM by calling 1-877-288-7093 and we’ll even pay for the training. Suzuki engineered the GSX-Rs™, and Hayabusa for experienced riders. Suzuki firmly believes racing belongs in one place—on the racetrack. The RM-Z series motorcycles are for closed-course competition use and related practices only. Suzuki, the “S” logo, and Suzuki model and product names are Suzuki Trademarks or ®. © Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. 2013.

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Motorcycle Chase Ends in Construction Zone

An unusual high-speed motorcycle chase across two counties and three freeways ended Wednesday afternoon with the driver in the dirt and in custody.

Traveling at speeds up to 90 mph along mostly clear freeways, the motorcyclist drove erratically, gesturing obscenely toward officers and motioning his hands as if to summon them on.

The chase flew along the 210, 134 and 170 freeways as the driver weaved through traffic and narrowly missed other cars.

The driver appeared to flip off the pursuing officers with his middle finger. Earlier in the chase, the driver tossed his gloves in the carpool lane, was seen standing on his motorcycle and punching other cars.

Several times, the motorcyclist lifted his hands from the controls, shaking his arms.

While traveling along the 170 Freeway in the Burbank area, the driver transitioned onto what would become an all-dirt road.

He continued speeding through the barren construction zone before he hit a patch of  dirt that appeared too slow him down. The driver jumped off his motorcycle and slumped into the dirt.

A pair of CHP officers approached him, guns drawn. One the officers kicked the driver in the back to force him to lay face down in the dirt. They then handcuffed him.

California Highway Patrol was tipped off to the chase about 3:30 p.m. Officers from the Inland Empire began the pursuit, CHP Officer Vince Ramirez said.

Ramirez said the driver was wanted on suspicion of reckless driving.

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Trek, Specialized Bicycle Shop

Holiday Hours Christmas Closed Sunday, Dec. 23rd/ Monday, Dec. 24th/ Tuesday, Dec. 25th New Years Closed Sunday, Dec. 30th/ Monday, Dec. 31st/ Tuesday, Dec. 31st Call us at: 910-485-7712 All 2012 Bikes Are Now on Sale!!! The Bicycle Shop is Fayetteville, NC's premier Trek & Specialized bike dealer.  We carry a full line of bicycles for every need.  These include road bikes, time trial bikes, mountain bikes, 29ers, BMX, childrens bikes, and cruisers.  Our line also includes Gary Fisher Signature Series and Mirraco BMX.  Check our site for special Discounts on Closeout Shoes from Shimano, Specialized and Bontrager as well as specials on accessories too! Also check us out on facebook for specials, group rides and more. Our service department can handle all of your maintenance needs from basic tuneups, to full rebuilds and upgrades to your bike for better performance and more comfort. As the Fayetteville, NC Trek & Specialized bike dealer, The Bicycle Shop is dedicated to providing you the best possible service to get you the bike that fits your needs and budget.  We work with you to determine the best fit for your bike, with the accessories you want.  We look forward to seeing you in the shop in the near future.  Summer Shop hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm Winter Shop Hours are Monday- Friday, 10am-6pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm

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All D37 Desert Racing Change

Discussion in 'California' started by CDA, Jun 11, 2013 at 4:27 PM.

Just an FYI for anyone that is thinking of trying their hand at desert racing.

District 37 has put in place, starting this weekend, the Pie Plate Racer. In the past, this is how new racers that wanted to check out desert racing without buying a District Card would race.

The cost is $10 for the weekend. So that would be the cost of the race that the club is putting on + $10. You use to have to buy a district number at $20 for the year, so you are saving $10 if you just want to do one event.

Also the AMA has stepped up and is allowing a one day membership as well at $20 so you do not have to spend $49 for a full membership at the races as well. The $20 is good for 90 days towards buying a full membership as well.

The combine savings is $39 if you are just going out to check an event out. I know some of you were looking into this and the upfront cost was a concern, well you can now use the extra $39 towards your fuel cost to fill the race scooter.

Also if you are thinking of getting the whole family an AMA Membership, you can now get The Family Membership, for $98. includes up to 5 memberships, one primary member gets full membership and all others have the competition rights. For this membership you must CALL 800 262 5646.

Just thought I would throw this out there to you all. There is a couple Euro Scrambles coming up in September that I have my eye on and maybe we can do a DBA representation out there. Maybe Shorty will cough up some shirts/bibs to wear to show the off-road world this site instead of all the MX stuff he only does....

If you have any questions, fire away and I will do my best to answer or find the answer for you.

Later - CDA

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Big Rock Creek Is Now Open for Mt. Biking (Trail Fee Applies)

Map to the Mt. Biking Trail Area

Great news folks, some of the most incredible trails in the whole Midwest are now open for Mt. Biking! Big Rock Creek has opened its doors to the cycling community, and if you were lucky enough to get out there during the ski season, you know how exciting this is.

I was out riding on the Big Rock Creek trails over the weekend and I was completely blown away. I've been told there are 20-30 miles of trails that run through the property, and the first comparison that comes to everyone's mind is that this trail system is very similar to the Birkie trail. However, since this trail system is so new, there are some things to be aware of:

• The access point to the Mt. Bike trails is not the same as the access point to the ski trails. Big Rock Creek is planning on renting out its clubhouse, so it's our responsibility as cyclists to not interfere with the business side of things. The access point is indicated on the above map, and there is plenty of real estate between the access and the clubhouse so it should be a breeze to stay out of sight.
• These trails are roads that run through the property, but they are not gravel roads, it's more like two single track trails running side by side. Please use caution as the terrain is extremely challenging! Learn the trails before you let 'er rip!
• Trail passes are $10 per day or $75 for a season pass and $100 for a family pass. Passes are available at CyclovaXC and you must sign a waiver of liability.
• To get to the trail you have to cross about a quarter mile of mowed grass, then you pass through a gate and enter a different age. It's truly awesome out there!

Here's what the access road looks like (on 235th St. within sight of 87):

This picture was taken facing South on 235th St. (Lone Maple St.) looking towards Highway 87

You drive down the gravel road until you go through a gate (about 1/4 mile in). You can park down in that area, or up on the clearing at the top of the hill (access is by a mowed path on the left). 

This place is brand new so the whole thing is a great adventure (plus you pretty much get the trails to yourself). 

This is the grassy area on the top of the hill for parking and hanging out, the trails themselves are more worn in.

We're looking for a lot of feedback about this area--what you like and what needs to be improved, so please don't hesitate to contact me with questions or comments (bj@cyclovaxc.com). I'll be at Cyclova June 12th, 13th, and 14th if you want me to personally give you a tour of the cycling area. Frank is in the process of getting a GPS map of the whole trail system and we'll post that as soon as it's available.

Also, keep in mind that the clubhouse area is available to be rented out. Spread the word, Big Rock Creek is a unique and special place and we're excited about training out there!

Another grassy area you can ride through, however the trails themselves are more well-defined than this

In my excitement last weekend, I forgot to take a picture of the actual trail! I'll have something like that posted next Wednesday.

See you out there!

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The Best Spring and Wet-Weather Mountain Bike Tires

The Best Spring Mountain Bike Tires

Finding the perfect springtime mountain biking tire can be as challenging as a technical granny gear climb. Ever changing weather can drastically alter trail conditions from dry and dusty to wet and muddy. Here are nine tires that will help you keep the rubber side down no matter what the trail conditions are like. — Jason Sumner

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Bontrager XR3

Bontrager splits the difference between XC race and all-mountain adventure with the XR3. This single-quiver option utilizes an open, aggressive tread pattern with a fast-rolling center mated to trail-biting shoulder knobs. Wide spacing between knobs enhances mud clearance. The XR3 is available in both standard and tubeless-ready versions for 26-inch and 29-inch wheels. Bontrager attempts to alleviate the typical tubeless-ready weight penalty by using a thin, glycol-based sealant to achieve the same airtight, bead-to-rim interface as standard tubeless tires without the added weight.

Sizes: 26x 2.1, 2.2, 2.3; 29x 2.1

MSRP: $30-$65

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The Road to Happiness

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FLY Team 29 Titanium - DECLINE H3 Publications

"The FLY Team(29) swoops around big sweeping, high speed turns like a train on rails and motors across minute trail debris with the same powerful locomotion...The FLY Team(29) seems to go faster and faster...a deal that is hard to pass up, offering a high qualty frame with a rad parts spec."

FLY 9357 - BIKE

"This bike is an absolute feather. You can have the lightest bike on the block for about the same price as most people pay for their wheels. The lightweight flyer screams up hills with no hint of bottom bracket flex. How does Motobecane do it?"

FLY TEAM - MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION

"IS 19.9 POUNDS TOO LIGHT?" "how is it possible for Motobecane to sell an under-20-pound (mountain) bike for a such an incredible price? One thing is certain; you'll always win in the price department with this incredible deal. The FLY TEAM makes you feel like a superstar from the git-go. The 19.9 pound FLY TEAM simply motors"

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"Four-bar suspension with 4 inch of travel at a price where most bikes have single-pivot, if any."

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XC RACE BIKE OF THE YEAR! "The more we do the math, the harder it was to believe the price at which the Motobecane package leaves the shop. Performance of the frame and parts spec is on the highest level"

CENTURY PRO - BICYCLING MAGAZINE

Bicycling Magazine compares a Motobecane Century Pro to a $10,000 Merlin in a full test ride article! "The gap between cost and performance simply isn't big enough to justify all the extra cash. The Motobecane delivers the goods with enough money left for a trip for two to the Giro d'Italia. The Motobecane is a shining example of solid design with good spec and a fine ride at a great price."

FANTOM XC - BICYCLING MAGAZINE

"A light frame and good spec make Motobecane's XC Racer fast and fun. Typically, you find these parts on bikes that cost thousands of dollars more...perhaps the only bike specifically designed for budding XC or 24-hour racers."

FLY TEAM Ti - MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION

"The tight controls and frame angles are so lively it's easy for the rider to find his zone. The Fly rider will have an overwhelming desire to sprint past the front row and take the lead. In or out of the saddle, the 20 pounder retains complete steering precision on ultra steep grades without a hint of bar wagging or over-steering."