2008 National Points Series (NPS)
Moelfre
By: Steve on 17th July, 2008
We have been playing with a few sections at Moelfre!!
The NPS course will start off pretty much the same as last year, down the rock drops, then we have put 2 fly off type jumps, 1 smallish the second bigger, then the switchbacks have been altered part way down and go accross the hill more, then turn down in straight line above the stream. This is the do or die bit, there is now a road jump for the big boys and a chicken line round for us mere mortals, it should eliminate that horrible uphill pedal. You then carry on as last year, through the wall and into switchbacks, then into a flat turn before the rock slab. This should produce some comedy moments for the video crews, then on down to the jump and then infamous dry stream crossing and finish.
There should another uplift before the NPS so keep em locked to this forum for the date.
Fort William Results
By: alan on 7th July, 2008
This weekend saw a mainly dry NPS rd3 at The Fort, thanks to everyone who helped the event run smoothly from the marshals and commissars through to the liftys and Nevis Range staff.
Greg Minnarr from South Africa took the Elite win with a time of 4.50 from Ben Cathro.
Another superb job was done by Mike and his team from Mikrotime who have the results live already!
These results will be fed into the hi-tec npsdh.com spreadsheet this week and series points will be live by the end of this week.
One last thing if any of the photographers from the weekend would like to drop as a line through the contact form we will try and get a gallery together and give credit to you for your hard work on the hill.
Cheers
Dirt Vids from Inners
By: Alan on 28th May, 2008
Check out the videos from the guys at Dirt (NPSDH media Sponsor)
Innerleithen Results
By: Alan on 28th May, 2008
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
Wharncliffe Weekender 2008
By: Alan on 28th May, 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.
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.
Monster Energy Gold NPS Sponsor
By: Alan on 15th May, 2008
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
Ae Video footage!
By: Alan on 4th May, 2008
Footage of the first round of the NPS at Ae
NPS Round 1 Ae Forest
NPS Round 1 Winners
Ae Forest helmet cam
Ae Results
By: Alan on 4th May, 2008
Thanks to Mike at Mikrotime for timing and hosting the results.
Enquiries
Entry enquiries to Steve Parrsteveparr66@yahoo.co.uk
General enquiries to Si Paton.
superfly@descent-world.co.uk
0121 422 1032 / 07968 229 359
