MOUNTAIN BIKE

Hello again!!!

This week there is no event, so I decided to give you a little idea of what a mountain bike is. I will also give some examples of bike parts and it's use.

So a mountain bike is is a bicycle designed for off-road cycling, including jumps, and traversing of rocks and washouts, and steep declines, either on dirt trails, logging roads, or other unpaved environments. Bicyles typically used for mountain biking need to be able to withstand off-road use and the surmounting of obstacles such as logs and rocks.

Some mountain bikes are also fitted with bar ends on the handlebars to give extra leverage for hill-climbing.

Since the development of the sport in the 1970s, many new subtypes of mountain biking have developed, such as cross-country (XC) biking, all-day endurance biking, Freeride-biking, downhill mountain biking, and a variety of track and slalom competitions. Each of these place different demands on the bike requiring different designs to suit them. MTB (BTT in portuguese) development has included an increase in gearing, up to 27 speeds, to facilitate climbing and rapid descents.

I support only ONE type of MTB: SCOTT

SCOTT: Well known for technical breakthroughs such as CTS full-suspension, built-in barends, and the aero handlebars that led Greg Lemond to an 8-second win the 1989 Tour de France, Scott bikes returned to U.S. market in 2005 with several surprises. Now the biggest bicycle brand in Europe, Scott has staked its reputation on innovation, technology, design, and performance represented by the best athletes in the world. Scott is dedicated exceeding expectations and to workmanship that will enhance your riding experience.

I hope you learned something today with me =)

see you next time....enjoy (.")

MOTHER OF WATER (VALONGO) BTT TOUR

Following the success of the solidarity tour of last year, this year we will organize a new tour on December 16th, 2008. This tour will be organized to support the "Mother of water", institution that receives children in risk up to 15 years, and the BVV-Valongo Volunteer Fire Brigade.
The aim of the event is not only the tour, but create a wave of solidarity with these two noble institutions, with few resources to meet daily needs. So whoever wants to participate can also find tour books, toys, clothes, diapers, etc. to deliver on the organization of the tour. The Children will be very welcome.
So come on, put on of your Father or Mother Christmas clothes or then put a hat of Santa Claus on his helmet, hang bells on bicycles and come and share a bit of Christmas spirit through the streets and hills of Valongo!



As for the logistics and inscriptions on the sidewalk will be as it follows:

It will be a guided tour, therefore there will be no tape on Track-PLACE
Preparatory School of Valongo-TIME
Concentration - 8:30 am
Departure - 9:00 am
Walk - Level 1 + / - 15 km (dific. low)
Level 2 + / - 35 km (dific. low / medium)



Registration 10 Hoods (euros) and includes: Breakfast, Bath, insurance, cars and Strengthening of support

Subscriptions will be accepted only until 14 December 2008- Up to 200 people participating, NIB 001,802,680,020,004,072,691 (Entries will only be validated after confirmation.)

AND HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! HOHOHO

ITS OVER

The 5th RAID of BTT SOBRADO has passed with success!!!!

Throughtout the last week, form monday to friday, the preparatives were intense. But at the end of the week, all the hard work was recompensed.

Our 5th raid went so well that we gathered together about 1000 PEOPLE, mostly for the raid. All of our objectives were accomplished with 100% success!! We had just one injury, but he didn't go to the hospital, and kept on with the raid.

Here are some of the pictures I took:

5th raid BTT Sobrado

The SBC - Sobrado MTB Club organization is now in / the preparation. 5 Raid MTB - SBC

In 2008 the date chosen is November 9, the second Sunday of the month.
Brand already on the agenda!

DESCRIPTION OF THE RAID:
Starting and arrival from the heart of the Village of loft, this 5. Edition is scheduled in order to correct and improve the event if possible, always looking forward to meet the expectations of everyone involved. Insurance of the arduous task that awaits us rely on their valuable presence as one reason for this our event.

For the year 2008 the enrollment will be limited to 600 athletes
Three different levels of difficulty:
Level 0 - 100 m - Difficulty - INITIATION (Mini child Raid)
Level 1-15 miles - Difficulty - LOW
Level 2 - 35 miles - Difficulty - Medium / High (real)

DESCRIPTION OF THE TRAMP:
The hike organized for the day on November 9 is intended to cover the widest possible range of ages. Will be guided with monitoring specialist and has initially provided a maximum distance of 8 km to be covered in roughly 4 hours, with few breaks through. With route with low altimetry and medium difficulty will be covered paths and traditional urban forest here in Vila, the objective being to present the best of our stops. Early in the morning will be served a breakfast consisting of hot chocolate or coffee and traditional sweets in the middle of the day there will be room for a little walk to strengthening food culminating , after bath with a steak house to the sound of music and dance groups in Central Sobrado.

PROGRAM:
08:00 - Opening of the secretariat, inscriptions and lifting of the dorsal
08:30 - Briefing with the participants, presentation of Raid;
09:00 - Start of Level 1, 5. º MTB RAID-SBC-Sobrado MTB Club;
09:15 - Start of Level 2, 5. º MTB RAID-SBC-Sobrado MTB Club;
09:20 - Start the journey to escort and beyond;
10:00 - Start of Raid MINI BABY Free Level 0, in Largo do Passal;
11:00 - Strengthening Food;
12:30 - Arrival of Raid Bath, in the Municipal Pools of Sobrado;
13:00 - Barbecue and green broth at the Square of Passal;
13:30 - Cultural Animation in the afternoon.

Price per participant:
Raid MINI BABY - Free (s / insurance)
TRAMP - 10 € the Ro (until Nov. 4)
RAID MTB N1/N2 - 10 € the Ro (until Nov. 4)
Amount to be paid until November 4: 10 € the Ro (Raid and Hiking)
Entries after Nov. 4: 15 € the Ro (Raid and Hiking)

Payment methods:
Bank Transfer: NIB - 007,900,002,760,927,610,189 Bank LBW (In describing the transfer put the No. Form).
Check the order of Sobrado MTB Club Andrew S. th Street, No 56 4440-337 Sobrado VLG phone. 919 711 055 tlm. phone. 938 423 132


WATCH LAST YEARS RAID IN:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMoulOGcCWs

SO COME AND PARTICIPATE ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!! =)

1st BTT tour of Decathlon Maia

Decathlon Maia

SUNDAY 26th October 2008 10A.M.

Participate and enable yourselfs to win prizes from a draw!
Decathlon offers festive remembrances and supplys during the whole tour!

The subscriptions are open until the 24th of October in the reception of Decathlon Maia.
The cost is only 2,5Euros per adult.

NOTE: For more informations call 91 404 6267
or go to the reception of their installations.

5º raid btt SOBRADO 2008

Hello to all!
I've created this blog to invite all BTT LOVERS to the 5th BTT RAID SOBRADO!

I can garantee to everybody that all the last preparatives are being made, for once more, to recieve all athlets and friends in the best way.

This major event will occure on the 3rd until the 9th of November 2008. It will begin at 8 A.M., on sunday the 9th of November, and will last until more-a-less 2 P.M.

So get your bike and come and have a great time with my
club BTT SOBRADO!

DIRECCTIONS:

Rua St. André, n.º 56

4440-337 - SOBRADO Valongo