http://www.sombriohappenings.com/blog Tidbits about upcoming Sombrio Cartel or SombrioGirl events, team news and the occasional team rider update. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:25:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Kamloops kid Graham Agassiz is the latest graduate from the Sombrio Amateur Team to the Cartel. With an impressive 2008 season under his jersey, he has earned more than just his stripes. His contest results speak for themselves; with a star studded field at Darren Berrecloth’s Invitational Slopestyle, Agassiz ... http://www.sombriohappenings.com/blog/2008/10/02/graham-agassiz-launches-to-the-sombrio-cartel-team/ If you happen to be in LV for the Interbike show, we will be kickin' it in Las Vegas at booth number 5963. Come by and say hello.   http://www.sombriohappenings.com/blog/2008/09/18/come-check-us-out-at-interbike/ I just arrived from Australia where we had another UCI World cup. It was my first time in Australia and it was really nice to have a race there. Even there is a winter right now the weather wasn´t too bad and it was sunny almost all the time. Just ... http://www.sombriohappenings.com/blog/2008/09/03/4x-australia/ Kathy took gold at this pasts weekends Jeep 48Straight at Diablo. “I didn’t come here with the intention of winning, but I’m really proud of myself for earning this title,” said Pruitt. “I’m really sorry that Melissa fell, but I’m glad I had a chance to go up against her in ... http://www.sombriohappenings.com/blog/2008/08/28/kathy-killing-it-on-the-circuit/ http://www.sombriohappenings.com/blog/2008/08/28/take-a-kid-mountain-biking-day/ I just got home from the 3rd annual Bearclaw Invitational. For the third year in a row Darren put on a deadly competition. The course which was completely redesigned was by far one of the most progressive works of art that I have seen. I’m sure you will be able ... http://www.sombriohappenings.com/blog/2008/08/26/bearclaw-invitational-rrraarrr/ Czech fourcross cup continued last weekend in Prerov. After bad weather on my last 5 races I was happy to have a sun all day long. The track in Prerov isn´t too long and is just about 35 seconds. There is super long first straight, nice berms and this year ... http://www.sombriohappenings.com/blog/2008/08/19/kamil-in-czech/ After the last 2 Quebec World Cup rounds, it was straight into 6 days of coaching for Summer Gravity Camps, the Canadian DH Girls Party(appropriately named the "It's Gonna Be Good You're Gonna Like It" party II), and Crankworx was under way. So to say the least, I've been busy. I ... http://www.sombriohappenings.com/blog/2008/08/19/claires-version-of-crankworx-08/ I am here in Whistler B.C. where the best contest of the year just concluded. Year after year the riding level and crowds at Kokanee Crankworx continue to amaze me. The course was the sickest thing ever built with a perfect balance of technical lines, big hucks, ... http://www.sombriohappenings.com/blog/2008/08/19/bloggin-from-whis/ WHISTLER, BC August 14, 2008 - The first ever VW Trick Showdown roared into the Whistler Mountain Bike Parks Boneyard today and amazed hundreds of spectators as well those watching via live webcast at Crankworx.com and Go211.com. The VW Trick Showdown was a winner-take-all, rider-judged event based on two 45 minute ... http://www.sombriohappenings.com/blog/2008/08/15/watts-groves-take-top-spot-in-first-ever-vw-trick-showdown-at-kokanee-crankworx-2008/