Pro Tour Shuts Out Gravity Racers For '09

I know right? Who would ever want to do this? Oh yeah, just about everyone...

















Just about every company that makes a XC product also makes a gravity racing product. From Sunline's bars and stems (and their other full line of pads, jerseys, helmets, etc. from 661 and Royal), to ALL major bike manufacturers, drivetrain and wheel makers, suspension companies like Fox, Manitou and Marzocchi, and yes..even TIRE manufacturers (by the way, it is SUPPOSED to be the U.S. KUP Series..y'know, because of the "K" in Kenda...one of the title sponsors?). They all have a vested interested in 4X, Slalom, and DH. It is unfortunate that such a large and exciting segment of the mountain bike community has been left out, both as athletes and as potential industry sponsors who have been shut out from the latest fiery Phoenix of mountain bike racing. It's unfortunate, too, because a lot of teams here have amazing DH racers who would love to travel WITH THE REST OF THEIR TEAM to solid venues and compete side by side with the nation's best. It would also give their sponsors a chance to completely and fully represent their product lines at events that could be and should be high profile.

Sorry gravity guys, I guess you'll have to be happy with Diablo and Tahoe for the next two years...but be sure to pay those racing license's on time!