As you've obviously noticed, rideDC is back online. And there have been some changes. We haven't been able to tweak things as much as we wanted, but the main priority was getting back online. The main change you'll see is the registration & login are now only located in the forum. Login to the forums with your usual username & password. Please contact us if you experience any issues.

We will be continuing to update the site to help you get what you need out of your e-biking experience. Be safe out there!

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From the Massanutten Staff: " Important! Lodging at the resort is VERY limited this year. Please make your arrangements as soon as possible. Remember to mention the Yee-Ha! for a special rate. Otherwise, primitive camping will be available again this year on the slopes near the finish line. See ya at the race!

Announcing the 4th annual "Chumba Racing" Capital Cup at Wisp Resort June 5-7, 2009. The only race at Wisp this year! GES #2.

$10,000 in cash and prizes. More information coming soon via RacersEdgeOnline.com

Just announced...Stellar pricing on Chumba Racing frames and complete bikes available through Racer's Edge, Inc. Contact Mike for more info. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

What: City of Herndon Skatepark Meeting

Where: Herndon Fortnightly Library at 768 Center St, Herndon VA

When: Feb. 9th from 7-8pm

Agenda: Make sure that bikes are included in the park!!

"The meeting is to discuss design and construction bids and approval processes, also they will discuss what type of skate park will be built (wood vs concrete). My concern is that the inclusion of bikes has never been discussed. I think a lot of kids are just assuming that bikes will be allowed in and I don't want to leave that up to the people planning the park. I would like to see a big turnout for the meeting to show them that we would like to have a say in what is going to be built. They would like for people in attendence to bring a written list or photos of their top 5 elements they would like to see included in the park.If anyone needs directions they can call my shop at (703) 793-0400" - Rob V, A-1 Cycles

 If you are looking for ideas of what to suggest, there is a huge gallery of skatepark components over at :http://www.americanrampcompany.com/design_001.html Please print some out andbring them to the meeting for discussion.

If we don't get a foot in early in the process, bikes may be excluded from the park plan.

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Team Kranzel Bike , in conjunction with www.Racersedgeonline.com and the Mid Atlantic Race Series, is happy to announce the return of the Fourth Annual Kranzel Bike / Racers Edge, Daniel J Kranzel Memorial Scholarship. To be awarded to the “Fastest Freshman” rider competing in the Downhill event at the Mid Atlantic Cup Finals being held at the Wisp Resort in McHenry, MD. On September 20TH & 21st   2008

This year’s award will be open to all new College, Business, or Trade school freshman for the 2009 school year. The rules are simple. Fill out the entry form at registration and be the fastest freshman down the mountain. The award is open to both new freshman men and women. The cash will be split between the fastest man and woman freshman, with the balance of the prizes going to the fastest time. You don’t have to win your race; you just have to be the fastest of all the other worthless, useless, lower than pond scum freshman. Simple enough?  Now drop and give me twenty!!!

ride4ricky.ridedc.com for more info

Didn't know if you guys already knew about Ricky Chang? He works for A-1 Cycling out in our Manassas shop and was injured badly on the 19th of July. He suffered a broke back and has been transported to Atlanta to begin his long road to recovery. As of today he is still on a ventilator and has no feeling below his chest. He can move his hands and his arms a little. He is surrounded by friends and family members. Just keep him in your thoughts even if you didn't know him personally just remember he was doing what we all love to do and that is RIDE OUR BIKES!