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moving to south lake tahoe need room with cool MTbikers/snowboarders

let me know if go something. will go for a DH ride with you anytime. Continue

Added by Anton Ryzenkov on November 8, 2009 at 3:53pm — 1 Comment

Night Riding

Since we lost the daylight savings time, my mtn biking after work takes me into the night hours. I have a 7-year-old "Nightstick" double head-light that seems to work ok, but the battery runs dry quickly. Was wondering if any other riders out there in the moutain biking community would share their thoughts on what's the best light for night riding on our awesome singletracks here in the Tahoe basin? -Hans Continue

Added by Hans Keller on November 4, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Impressive

This website is impressing my friends and me. Watching a friend's daughter in a 23 mile marathon, I thought she might need to use her Individual health insurance for Heart surgery. She is in great shape for the Windy City event. Running, riding, racing, mountain biking---it doesn't matter. A person must be in excellent shape to complete such a feat. It is truly… Continue

Added by Lee W. on October 12, 2009 at 11:24pm — No Comments

X Games Medalist Young Takes a Dive

From Killer Tabletops to Wrecks and Reefs Since he was a kid, Gary Young, 2009 ‘X’ Games BMX Freestyle Bronze Medalist, has been defying gravity, hanging in the air twisting and turning on his bike. Now he is taking his love of extreme activities down under the sea. “Snorkeling was really like the gateway for me to get into diving.” said Young, 26. “I started snorkeling a few years ago and it really sparked my interest. I learned about sea life and hanging out under water was a new thing for m… Continue

Added by Bunny Keo on September 25, 2009 at 12:46am — No Comments

Hey everyone

Hello everyone, Just wanted to say hello to mountain biking community. Continue

Added by Leonard Frank on September 24, 2009 at 1:43pm — No Comments

DH/SD Results + Race for Tara Llanes

Sept. 19 & 20 RESULTS Hey folks. Nice turnout this weekend for the 4th DH and 3rd and final Super D. Check out the results online. See you on Oct. 4 for the 3rd Annual LiveWire Classic (pre-register). Race for Tara Llanes (… Continue

Added by r-lo on September 21, 2009 at 12:40pm — No Comments

Northstar Bike Park Open Thurs, Sept. 3 - Mon, Sept. 7

Hey everyone, In case you were not aware, the Northstar® Resort's Bike + Hike Park will be open Thursday, Sept. 3 - Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day Weekend. Following this weekend, the park will be open Friday - Sunday through Oct. 18, weather and conditions permitting. » Hours of Operation Continue

Added by Northstar-at- Tahoe Resort on September 3, 2009 at 1:27pm — No Comments

Northstar

Hi, heading to Northstar saturday to do some riding. I've got some skills but want a good mix of trails. Taking my girl friend and we would like to do some easy to medium trails. Any help.......Thanks Phil Continue

Added by Phil Morris on August 28, 2009 at 7:16pm — 2 Comments

Super D Courses

Does anyone know what trails the Super D Courses have been made up from? Any feedback on them? Looking forward to the next one. Continue

Added by Doug G on August 13, 2009 at 5:59pm — 2 Comments

VZNPHOTO.COM online Photo's

VZNPHOTO.COM is the link to photo's online of the Gypsy Race Photo's are also online from this past Downhill race 8-9-09 Also check out the video photo montage recap under the video tab. It is from Gypsy race. Continue

Added by Ltride on August 12, 2009 at 12:45pm — No Comments

voucher trade

I have vouchers for mammoth's mountain bike park and am trying to find anyone with vouchers for northstar that would be willing to trade. you can get in contact with me at snowboardchic99@hotmail.com if you're interested-please put northstar vouchers in the subject line so i'll open the email. thanks. Continue

Added by Jill on August 10, 2009 at 1:57pm — No Comments

Gypsy photographer

Does anyone know the name or the website of the photographer who was at the Gypsy race and the Super D? Continue

Added by Jordan Marsh on August 10, 2009 at 2:48am — 7 Comments

POWDER DAY! 8/7/09

It has been steadily raining for the last few hours. You know what that means. Powder day in the park tomorrow. Tomorrow will be hands down the best day of the season to date. So come on up. Don't forget we are are open until 7pm. Continue

Added by Nstar Live Wire on August 6, 2009 at 10:35pm — 1 Comment

Northstar Bike Team Rider Paul Zarubin is a National Champion

Hey everyone, Check out this photo of Northstar Bike Team rider Paul Zarubin who earned the National Champion jersey at the National Mountain Bike Championships in Sol Vista Colorado.

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Added by Justin Swett on July 21, 2009 at 4:09pm — No Comments

Northstar's Pro Rider Jon Wilson Places on the Podium at National Championships!

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Added by Justin Swett on July 20, 2009 at 1:15am — No Comments

Hows the Trails?

I'm coming from WA to Northstar in a few weeks, but I heard the trails haven't been kept up this year. Is this true? How are the conditions? Anyone with some info? Continue

Added by Jason on July 13, 2009 at 12:25pm — 6 Comments

Northstar-at-Tahoe/Giant Bike Team's Nate Byrom Posts Huge Results at the Downieville Classic

Hey Everyone, Check out the latest of the Northstar-at-Tahoe/Giant Bicycle Mountain Bike Team's young 18 year old rider Nate Byrom posting huge results of the Downieville Classic. http://velonews.com/article/95058/craig-and-nash-sweep-the-all-mountain-championships-in Men's Day 2 DH Results: * 1. Adam Craig in 43:48.3 Ketchum ID * 2. Jason Moeschler in 44:09.7 San Luis Obisp… Continue

Added by Justin Swett on July 13, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Northstar-at-Tahoe/Giant Mountain Bike Team Update

Welcome to the monthly update for the Northstar-at-Tahoe/Giant Bicycles Development Team. Over the last four weeks both the Northstar/Giant Development Pro Team and the Northstar/Giant Ambassador Team have conquered race courses, held strong against the competition and had some down time at home enjoying their favorite local single-track trails. Let’s get right into it. During the month of June and leading into July the team has been competing in local and regional races. Here are the highlight… Continue

Added by Justin Swett on July 8, 2009 at 3:10pm — No Comments

Read About Northstar's Mountain Bike Super Star Nate Byrom in his blog.

Hey everyone, Read about the Northstar-at-Tahoe|Giant Bicycles Development Team's rising star Nate Byrom in his latest blog post of the Ashland 12 Mile Super D. This 18 year old phenomenon blew away the stacked professional field placing 6th place. Nates Blog Continue

Added by Justin Swett on July 8, 2009 at 2:14am — No Comments

Build downhill trails

I heard a rumor last weekend that the trail crew was building a new xc trail to truckee instead of building any new downhill trails or maintaining any existing trails. it seems to me that 95% of the people who ride northstar are downhillers and it is stupid that they are building cross country trails instead of downhill trails. is this true or am i wrong Continue

Added by Mike Geoffery on July 3, 2009 at 5:08pm — 3 Comments