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I’m sure there’ll be lots of this stuff going on too…
SF Puke Fest 08 ??? Could be…

New Step-Down Session from George Ryan on Vimeo.

Jake ripping Home Ave.

Jake Kinney from San Diego sent us a few photos proving he can do more than snap a gate… thanks Jake. All photos by Erik Winkler.

these things run amuck in the fall on the trails in Lo. Cal.

Carter 1 foot euro… photo by Sergio
TJ Ellis dips… by Sergio
… to this opo 1 foot table 3…. did you get that?                             by Sergio
Mike spins this 3 table…                   by Sergio
The full rigid Contraband’s first day in the dirt was a good one. by Sergio
Sergio with a different angle on Hucker’s 3
Huckstick dumped damn it… 

Yesterday I made time to get out to the trails with Hucker, Pedro, TJ Ellis, Fernando and a few foreign pro BMX racers. It was a beautiful November morning, no clouds and blue skies with Hucker spinning the most ridiculous 3’s over the biggest/steepest set while giant spiders took over the yard… well, 1 big tarantula got harassed by a bunch of humans. 

All of the 2009 product line now available online for comparison at MtbBuyersguide.com. This site is great for seeing how we stack up against the other brands out there… Happy shopping!!!

Race for Tara 2 pro podium: Blk Mrkt mounted Nor Cal reppin’ Drew Powers 1st, Jared Rando 2nd & Mike Haderer 3rd… I would love to see photos of this race if anybody has any!!!
Tara speaks to the crowd

Source: Giant Bicycles

RACE FOR TARA 2

On Saturday November 8, 2008, dozens of mountain bike 4-Cross racers turned out to compete at the Sand Hill Ranch Bike Park in Brentwood, CA. The event was Race for Tara 2, the second annual race created to benefit MTB pro Tara Llanes.

The former Dual Slalom National Champion suffered a severe spinal injury in a crash during a mountain bike race in Colorado on Sept. 1, 2007. Since then fellow pros, fans, and friends, have rallied around Tara as she has made remarkable progress in her recovery and rehabilitation.

Several of Tara’s team mates on the Giant Mountain Bike team turned out for Race for Tara 2. US National XC and Super D champ Adam Craig and 4-time Australian National Champion Jared Rando both competed in the Pro 4-Cross event. Jared wound up placing 2nd overall.

Most important, the day’s events raised $8500 for Tara. A year ago, Tara was still in the hospital during the first Race for Tara. She was able to thank the folks at Sand Hill Ranch via telephone. This year, Tara was present at Sand Hill and able to watch the races, sign autographs, and mingle with the crowd. In remarks in person this time, Tara fought back tears as she thanked the crowd for attending. And she vowed that she would keep fighting to regain the ability to once again ride a bicycle.

The Race for Tara series is the result of the collaboration of several folks; among them are father and son Thayne and Brian Bolin. “Shortly after Tara was injured last year, my son said, ‘dad, we’ve got to do something,’” said Thayne Bolin. “We worked to quickly get together the first Race for Tara. To see the support grow this year has just been incredible.”

Also crucial to the event’s success are Phil and Rene Anderson, owners of Sand Hill Ranch. The ranch encompasses a large area for motorcycle and bicycle racing; The Andersons donate the use of the course for the Race for Tara series.

Also in on the planning for the successful series are Giant Bicycle Account Executive Mike Stewart, and Giant for Women Program Manager Tiffany Brown. Giant and Giant for Women are among the sponsors of the event and so are three Giant retailers. Special thanks go to The Bicycle Trip of Santa Cruz, Danville Bicycles, and Alameda Bicycle. Daniel Cress of Alameda Bicycle is also in on the planning of the race, and served as the official starter for the event. Giant retailer Hank and Frank Bicycles also helped out with support.

The bike shops, along with sponsors Giant, Giant for Women, and Fox Clothing donated prizes that were awarded in a raffle. Other supporters and contributors of raffle prizes were: Fox Racing, Michelin, Easton/Bell sports, Troy Lee, RideSFO, Smith Optics, WTC, Syncros, Felt, Raleigh, Leatt Sport Braces, Voler, Defeet, Black Market Bikes, Santa Cruz, and Casa Orozco restaurant in Livermore.

10 November 2008

It’s Rick Nolte’s birthday and he lives a warm climate with trails, street and a sick park all a stones throw from San Diego… here are the details.

“I regret to inform you that due to issues beyond my control, I have to cancel the Supersession this year. For those of you who have already registered, please note that no payments have been processed. I’m very disappointed and really sorry for any inconvenience.” – Mike Flaherty, Atomlab

The all new Riot complete is stacked… 09 Riot frame, Marzocchi DJ1, Intense Micro Knobbies the list goes on… check the spec yo. 
2009 Riot MSRP $1449.99
.three57’s & Riots available in colors as shown…
The 2009 BlkMrkt .three57 in gets colors, graphics and updated spec including 09 BlkMrkt bars, stems and S&M Logo grips. MSRP $1049.99

The 2009 products are shipping immediately so hit up your local dealer and let them know you want BlkMrkt in your local shop. The new stuff is sick!!! We’ve refined our bars, stems, seats & the .three57 as well as added the pro level Riot complete to the mix.

note: the BlkMrkt online store will be shutting down shortly in order to better support our dealer network. Completes not available online so if you’re shop doesn’t carry BlkMrkt, drop us a line and we’ll do our best to find a way to get it done. Thank you for your support both online and on the trail.
Carter

Jason Peters’ clean Mob… Nor Cal Pride
Sergio… flat.
Sergio’s custom painted Riot
Nathan Camboum kicks a no can on his candy Mob

Liam tweeks his Riot down New Zealand way.
Liam’s build