For those of you who like mountain biking…

Never since the original LA Coliseum Superbowl of Motocross has there been an event like this. Southridge Racing Club owner Donny Jackson put up some bucks, secured a mini stadium, found some dirt, and designed a 4-Cross course. He even tracked down the original Superbowl of Motocross announcer, Larry Motor Mouth Huffman. The main event is slated to take place September 24, during 2008 Interbike.

Invited athletes include Eric Carter, Rich Houseman, Dale Holmes, Chris Kovarik, Brad Oien, JD Swanguen, Mike Haderer, Cody Warren, Brian Lopes, Kirt Voreis, Nathen Rennie, Brian Schmith, Carter Holland, Jared Rando, Ross Milan, Kyle Strait, Ryan Conderashoff, John Hauer and Petr
Hanak.

More info here.

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Tara Llanes a 14 year veteran of the professional mountain biking circuit, with 4 National Championships, was seriously injured while racing at the Jeep King of the Mountain Finals September 2007. She is currently paralyzed from the waist down and her medical costs have been growing.

Because of this Go211.com has decided to host an online auction to benefit Tara Llanes. From Go211.com’s blog:

The online auction will feature some of the most sought after items in the sport today, including: · Eric Carter’s 2006 National Championship 4x bike · Steve Peat’s signed replica Troy Lee Designs helmet · Tracy Moseley’s UCI leaders jersey · Adam Craig’s signed XC jersey · And more to come….

There are over 4 pages worth of bike stuff that is being auctioned off including numerous signed jerseys, a couple of bikes, shades, helmets… Signing up is easy and the auction ends May 9.

Click here to go directly to the auction site to see what you can bid on.

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