http://www.npsdh.com/rss.php http://www.npsdh.com/#Dirt Vids from Inners Check out the videos from the guys at Dirt (NPSDH media Sponsor) Winners Interview Ralph Jones Head Cam Alan http://www.npsdh.com/#Innerleithen Results Top Marks to Mike from Mirotime for getting the results from the weekend online, even on the bank holiday! Overall and category results are online over now. Full Innerleithen Results Alan http://www.npsdh.com/#Wharncliffe Weekender 2008 The annual cross country mountain bike event, held in Sheffield has received interest from every continent of the world. The charity event, which raises money for the Weston Park Cancer Appeal Fund is hosted by 3 times downhill world cup mountain bike champion, Steve Peat in his local training grounds of Wharncliffe Woods. In the past 2 years, the event has raised £15,500 for the charity and this year, the management team are hoping to double this total. Recent improvements to their event communications have seen entries in all the top mountain bike magazines in the UK and some very well known mountain bike sites. As a result, their own website is now getting visited by people across North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa, with over 500 new visitors each week. Steve Peat said ‘We are all truly amazed at the amount of interest this year’s event has attracted. I have utilized all my contacts within the mountain bike world to spread the word and cannot believe how many people have visited the site and are planning to attend the event. Our key focus this year was to penetrate areas of interest for this event with our web, email, poster and flyer campaigns. This is obviously paying dividends and we hope it continues.’ The event comprises of 2 categories. Firstly a fun race for children or the less discerning riders, almost all of whom will be in fancy dress. Secondly, a senior event which is for the more serious rider or fitness fanatic. In addition to the actual riding, there will be camping, food all-day and many other fund-raising stalls and activities. In the evening, things will spice up with a fully licensed bar, marquees, local live bands and DJ’s on their purpose built stage and a pyrotechnics display by one of the James Bond Film set technicians. There are still plenty of places available for interested riders and people who may just wish to spectate or enjoy the other activities are gratefully welcome. The dates for the event are 12th and 13th July. 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. Alan http://www.npsdh.com/#Rd 2 Start List The season is in full flow... Rd2 Start List Cheers Alan http://www.npsdh.com/#Monster Energy Gold NPS Sponsor Monster Energy Signs On As Gold Level Sponsor For The UK's National Mountain Bike Point Series. UK's premier mountain bike championship series is to fly the M-claw banner LONDON May 14, 2008 Monster Energy Drink announced today its support for the UK's National Point Series - the country's premier downhill mountain bike (MTB) completion platform - and proven training ground for the global UCI World Cup Championships. Monster Energy, the white-hot U.S. energy drink that recently took over 1st place from Red Bull as the largest by volume seller in the States, has expanded its reach to include the UK and will – in spectacular fashion – become very apparent on the action sports and motorsports circuits throughout the summer. The NPS showcased the top current and up-and-coming British downhill mountain biking greats, including British greats Steve Peat, Josh Bryceland, Rob Warner and Monster Energy's own Brendan Fairclough (Team Monster Energy/Iron Horse). Monster Energy will be widely available across the UK at select bars and retail outlets over the coming months. You can also take Monster Energy for a test drive at most of this year's music festivals, including Download, Gatecrasher and Loch Lomond. Monster Energy supports the sport. Be it MTB, MotoGP, MX, road racing, supermoto, off-road, FMX, skate, off-road, surf, snow, BMX –name it – the athletes are rockin' Monster Energy more than anything these days. Check out Original Monster Energy, Monster Lo-Carb, and the “Beast” 500ml beefy bottle of Monster Export available only at pubs and restaurants. Everybody in the UK's diggin' ‘em – so will you. On the ‘Net at www.monsterenergy.com Alan http://www.npsdh.com/#Ae Video footage! Footage of the first round of the NPS at Ae NPS Round 1 Ae Forest NPS Round 1 Winners Ae Forest helmet cam Alan http://www.npsdh.com/#Ae Results Thanks to Mike at Mikrotime for timing and hosting the results. Ae Results Alan http://www.npsdh.com/#Wide Open Issue 6 Those boys over at Wide Open have been busy again, and have produced another great issue. Check it out! Alan http://www.npsdh.com/#Ae Directions Venue Information including directions to Ae forest are now on live. Cheers Alan http://www.npsdh.com/#Rd 1 and 2 Full Just announced, rd 1 and 2 of the 2008 NPS series are full Expect rd2 start list soon! Alan 2006-7 npsdh.com - Alan Whitelaw