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Twenty-four-hour endurance racing is a burgeoning segment of the competitive mountain bike scene
on both the amateur and professional fronts, but Nat Ross is still among a select few who have
managed to achieve true notoriety as a specialist in the discipline. 2007 will mark the Subaru-Gary
Fisher veteran's seventh season with the team, racking up the 2006 US 24 Hour Solo National Series
championship and winning the 24 Hours of Moab, Landahl, and Temecula in the process, along with
numerous podium finishes throughout his career.
"I've been doing these races since '98 and I'm on my 33rd or 34th
24 hour solo race," said Ross. "The coolest thing for me now is to
explore new venues, do new races, and get some different experiences
other than the same loop year after year."
Naturally, the distinctive environment of 24-hour solo racing places unique demands on both rider
and equipment, some of which would rarely be found in a typical shorter format XC event. First and
foremost, Ross was one of the earliest in the pro ranks to adopt the 29" wheel standard exclusively
for all of his events. Although somewhat heavier than the 26" standard, its other advantages far
outweigh that drawback, at least for Ross. Interestingly, however, one of the 29" wheel's most
heavily referenced advantage is not one that is particularly key for him. "Typically, a lot of the 24hr
hour courses aren't very technically demanding so it's not like the advantages of a 29" wheel shine,
but it softens the ride, first and foremost, it gives you superior traction, and floatability. So let's say,
in Moab, when I'm out there riding 23 laps on the sand, I can float across and ride through all the
sandpits."
on both the amateur and professional fronts, but Nat Ross is still among a select few who have
managed to achieve true notoriety as a specialist in the discipline. 2007 will mark the Subaru-Gary
Fisher veteran's seventh season with the team, racking up the 2006 US 24 Hour Solo National Series
championship and winning the 24 Hours of Moab, Landahl, and Temecula in the process, along with
numerous podium finishes throughout his career.
"I've been doing these races since '98 and I'm on my 33rd or 34th
24 hour solo race," said Ross. "The coolest thing for me now is to
explore new venues, do new races, and get some different experiences
other than the same loop year after year."
Naturally, the distinctive environment of 24-hour solo racing places unique demands on both rider
and equipment, some of which would rarely be found in a typical shorter format XC event. First and
foremost, Ross was one of the earliest in the pro ranks to adopt the 29" wheel standard exclusively
for all of his events. Although somewhat heavier than the 26" standard, its other advantages far
outweigh that drawback, at least for Ross. Interestingly, however, one of the 29" wheel's most
heavily referenced advantage is not one that is particularly key for him. "Typically, a lot of the 24hr
hour courses aren't very technically demanding so it's not like the advantages of a 29" wheel shine,
but it softens the ride, first and foremost, it gives you superior traction, and floatability. So let's say,
in Moab, when I'm out there riding 23 laps on the sand, I can float across and ride through all the
sandpits."
Rollin' on twenty-nines
ByJames Huang
ByJames Huang
Racing Platform!
1) Fuji A-6 Quaternary phase alloy main
frame, with integrated headtube, CNC'd BB.
2) A-6 Quaternary phase alloy four bar
linkage rear triangle, with 100mm travel.
3) Rock Shox Reba fork with Shimano
SLX components and Hydraulic Disc
brakes.
4) Xpedo clipless pedals.
Light weight and long, this bike is a joy to
ride. Weather your going for the win or
just out for a trail ride, this bike will bring
you home....with a SMILE.
Take one for a ride today.
1) Fuji A-6 Quaternary phase alloy main
frame, with integrated headtube, CNC'd BB.
2) A-6 Quaternary phase alloy four bar
linkage rear triangle, with 100mm travel.
3) Rock Shox Reba fork with Shimano
SLX components and Hydraulic Disc
brakes.
4) Xpedo clipless pedals.
Light weight and long, this bike is a joy to
ride. Weather your going for the win or
just out for a trail ride, this bike will bring
you home....with a SMILE.
Take one for a ride today.
| Performance Mountain Machine |
Fuji-Servetto Registers with Pro Tour for 2009 Season
November 28, 2008 (Philadelphia, PA) – Fuji bicycles is pleased to announce its title sponsorship of
Fuji-Servetto for the 2009 season. Registered previously with the UCI under the name of GM
Bikes, the ProTour team acquired title sponsorship from Fuji bicycles and Servetto, an Italian
company. The ProTour team will also be supported in 2009 by TMC Transformers and by the
government of Cantabria.
For Fuji bicycles, the largest brand of Advanced Sports, Inc., headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
this will be its first foray into the Pro Tour ranks. Previously the sponsor of U.S. Continental team Toyota-
United, Fuji continues to expand its presence in the elite sports arena. In addition to Fuji-Servetto, Fuji
bicycles will sponsor the Pro Continental team Elk Haus, based in Austria. Fuji also continues to sponsor
Equipe Nurnberger, the top-ranked women’s pro team out of Germany, U.S. Olympian and current
National Champion in triathlon, Matt Reed, and the JBCA.
“We are thrilled beyond belief,” said Advanced Sports’ Director of Marketing Karen Bliss. “We’ve had
competitive road bikes for a long time – Judith Arndt, Regina Schleicher, Ivan Dominguez, Dominique
Rollin and Tyler Hamilton all can attest to that. Now with the addition of our new D-6 time trial bike, we are
Pro Tour ready.”
Fuji-Servetto’s team headquarters will be situated in Cantabria, a province in northern Spain. The team has
signed four new riders for 2009: Andrea Tonti and Davide Viganò (Quick Step), Daniele Nardello
(Diquigiovanni) and Ricardo Serrano (Tinkoff). The remainder of the current Fuji-Servetto roster is
comprised of riders from the 2008 Scott-American Beef squad including David Cañada, Eros Capecchi,
Ermanno Capelli, David De la Fuente, Jesús Del Nero, Arkaitz Durán, Alberto Fernández de la Puebla, José
Ángel Gómez Marchante, Héctor González, Beñat Intxausti, Josep Jufré, Javier Megías, Ángel Gómez,
Juanjo Cobo, Iker Camaño and José Alberto Benítez. The squad, lead by the General Manager Álvaro
Crespi, will have its roster finalized in the coming weeks.
November 28, 2008 (Philadelphia, PA) – Fuji bicycles is pleased to announce its title sponsorship of
Fuji-Servetto for the 2009 season. Registered previously with the UCI under the name of GM
Bikes, the ProTour team acquired title sponsorship from Fuji bicycles and Servetto, an Italian
company. The ProTour team will also be supported in 2009 by TMC Transformers and by the
government of Cantabria.
For Fuji bicycles, the largest brand of Advanced Sports, Inc., headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
this will be its first foray into the Pro Tour ranks. Previously the sponsor of U.S. Continental team Toyota-
United, Fuji continues to expand its presence in the elite sports arena. In addition to Fuji-Servetto, Fuji
bicycles will sponsor the Pro Continental team Elk Haus, based in Austria. Fuji also continues to sponsor
Equipe Nurnberger, the top-ranked women’s pro team out of Germany, U.S. Olympian and current
National Champion in triathlon, Matt Reed, and the JBCA.
“We are thrilled beyond belief,” said Advanced Sports’ Director of Marketing Karen Bliss. “We’ve had
competitive road bikes for a long time – Judith Arndt, Regina Schleicher, Ivan Dominguez, Dominique
Rollin and Tyler Hamilton all can attest to that. Now with the addition of our new D-6 time trial bike, we are
Pro Tour ready.”
Fuji-Servetto’s team headquarters will be situated in Cantabria, a province in northern Spain. The team has
signed four new riders for 2009: Andrea Tonti and Davide Viganò (Quick Step), Daniele Nardello
(Diquigiovanni) and Ricardo Serrano (Tinkoff). The remainder of the current Fuji-Servetto roster is
comprised of riders from the 2008 Scott-American Beef squad including David Cañada, Eros Capecchi,
Ermanno Capelli, David De la Fuente, Jesús Del Nero, Arkaitz Durán, Alberto Fernández de la Puebla, José
Ángel Gómez Marchante, Héctor González, Beñat Intxausti, Josep Jufré, Javier Megías, Ángel Gómez,
Juanjo Cobo, Iker Camaño and José Alberto Benítez. The squad, lead by the General Manager Álvaro
Crespi, will have its roster finalized in the coming weeks.
Raleigh Bicycles has some unique, retro styled bicycles for 2009 which really set them apart from
the masses.
Sojurn - When your destination is ‘nowhere in particular’.When your
direction is ‘that way’.When you expect to get there ‘when I get there’ .
The only certainty is the road ahead of you, the sky over your head, and the
Sojourn carrying you
there.
One Way - Vintage good looks with modern appeal.
One gear to keep things simple and maintenance free,
cantilever brakes for solid braking, full fenders for
those random rain days, and a Brooks saddle, all
attached to a classic steel frame. Any way you look at
it, the One Way is pure classic Raleigh.
Clubman - Raleigh is the original all-steel bicycle maker.
So it only makes sense that we make an attractive all-steel
road bike that resembles the very first Raleigh road bike you ever
Brooks saddle, Shimano compact drivetrain, and a beautiful finish
finish round out this new classic and is awaiting to be your next Raleigh.
the masses.
Sojurn - When your destination is ‘nowhere in particular’.When your
direction is ‘that way’.When you expect to get there ‘when I get there’ .
The only certainty is the road ahead of you, the sky over your head, and the
Sojourn carrying you
there.
One Way - Vintage good looks with modern appeal.
One gear to keep things simple and maintenance free,
cantilever brakes for solid braking, full fenders for
those random rain days, and a Brooks saddle, all
attached to a classic steel frame. Any way you look at
it, the One Way is pure classic Raleigh.
Clubman - Raleigh is the original all-steel bicycle maker.
So it only makes sense that we make an attractive all-steel
road bike that resembles the very first Raleigh road bike you ever
Brooks saddle, Shimano compact drivetrain, and a beautiful finish
finish round out this new classic and is awaiting to be your next Raleigh.
Featured in the September 2008 issue of Men’s Health
Wed. - May 6th @ 4 P.M.
Joe Martin Memorial Stage
Race (JMSR) is just around the
corner once again. This year will
see powerhouse Pro Mens and
Womens teams from all accross
the country competing for the
right to claim the top podium
spot.
One of the top contenders for
this honor will be the Kelly
Benefit Strategies Team who
recently claimed international
wins on two continents with the
Tour of Thailand and the Vuelta
Ciclista Del Uruguay. This
Internationally successful Team
has graciously agreed to come
by the shop and share one of
their "Secrets Weapons to
Success" with anyone who drops
in.
Come by and learn about their
"Secret Weapon" first hand,
meet the riders, and talk racing
with some guys who make a
living at it.
The Team will be at FBC on;
Wed. - May 6th @ 4 P.M.
Race (JMSR) is just around the
corner once again. This year will
see powerhouse Pro Mens and
Womens teams from all accross
the country competing for the
right to claim the top podium
spot.
One of the top contenders for
this honor will be the Kelly
Benefit Strategies Team who
recently claimed international
wins on two continents with the
Tour of Thailand and the Vuelta
Ciclista Del Uruguay. This
Internationally successful Team
has graciously agreed to come
by the shop and share one of
their "Secrets Weapons to
Success" with anyone who drops
in.
Come by and learn about their
"Secret Weapon" first hand,
meet the riders, and talk racing
with some guys who make a
living at it.
The Team will be at FBC on;
Wed. - May 6th @ 4 P.M.