Shaums March on the Cover of Mt Biking Magazine!

Nema rider, Shaums March, is the new coverboy on this month's (July '08) Mt Biking Magazine!


Shaums also has an article in the "Technique" section (page 20-21) where he shows you "Fast Corners"

Countdown to the '08 DH/MTX WORLD CUP Season!

Wow, is your heart pounding yet?? It's only a matter of hours until riders hit the course of Maribor, Slovania for the first gravity round of the 2008 World Cup MTB season! NEMA will be represented extremely well this weekend with our factory riders in check to tear up the circuit! Team Yeti / Fox Shox's Justin Leov, Sam Blenkinsop & Ross Milan have already been on podium this season, and are eager to continue their winning ways! Keep an eye out for American riders Ryan Condrashoff, Brad Benedict, John Hauer & Mike Haderer representing Nema at this weekends DH & MTX events!

Check out what the NEMA crew has been up to this past month across the country!

Sea Otter Classic

Pro Men DH
1. Greg Minnaar
2. Chris Kovarik
3. Justin Leov (NEMA)
4. Steve Peat
5. Nathan Rennie
10. Aaron Gwin (NEMA)
14. Ross Milan (NEMA)
15. Sam Blenkinsop (NEMA)

- Aaron Gwin has only been competing for 5 months... & only at about a dozen races. Gwin was the top placing American at the sea otter downhill - 10th.


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California Gold Cup DH #2 - Wooodward West

Pro Men
1. Rich Houseman
2. Brad Benedict (NEMA)
3. Eric Carter
4. Brad Oien
5. Ryan Condrashoff (NEMA)


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Mountain States Cup - Chalk Creek Stampede

MTX

Pro Men
1. Peter Hanak
2. Ross Milan (NEMA)
3. Eric Carter
4. Rich Houseman

Pro Women
1. Joanna Petterson
2. Bobbi Watt
3. Neven Steinmetz (NEMA)
4. Jess Vogt

DUAL SLAOM

Pro Men
1. Aaron Gwin (NEMA)
2. Rich Houseman
3. John Watt
4. Ross Milan (NEMA)

Pro Women
1. Joanna Petterson
2. Lisa Myklak
3. Neven Steinmetz (NEMA)
4. Jessica Vogt


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Worlds Test Event - Val di Sole, Italy

Pro Men DH
1. Sam Hill
2. Steve Peat
3. Fabien Barel
4. Florent Payet
5. Justin Leov (NEMA)
7. Sam Blenkinsop (NEMA)


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Plattekill - Jr. Worlds Qualifier

JrX Men
1. Kevin Aiello (NEMA) *Automatically qualifies for American Jr. Worlds Team
2. Neko Mulally
3. Naish Ulmer
4. Zach Faulkner
5. Joey Schusler (NEMA)

Ross Milan Victorious at Fontana MTX; It’s Called ‘Podium’ for a Reason!

San Marcos, California (April 6, 2008) Riders from around the globe descended to the metropolitan suburb of Fontana, California for the first round of the 2008 National Mountain Bike Series! Even with an early calendar date, Nema International could not have had asked for a more exciting kickoff to the official mountain bike season!

Nema presented the newest members of our factory team, Team Yeti / Fox Shox, with custom edition white & black ‘Podium’ shorts… with turquoise Nema patches to match. It couldn't have been better timing, as the ‘Podium’ shorts lived up to their name! Factory Nema rider Ross Milan, took a decisive victory as he battled round after action packed round in the Pro Men’s MountainCross race.



Ross Milan said…
“I felt super strong. I got out & got through all the heats with pretty much ease... & really put the hammer down when I needed to! In the finals, it was pretty stacked heat. I just really had a perfect gate…. Rallied all the way around the first berm & the line opened up... & ran away with it after that. It's great to have the first win, first race. Get the old confidence going before stepping into the world arena! We brought the ‘Podium’ [short] to the ‘Podium!’”



In the Pro Men’s Downhill, factory Nema riders had an incredible showing against a stacked field of world caliber riders. On a surprisingly difficult track, Justin Leov (Yeti / Fox Shox) proved that he’s had a great off-season training regimen, as he placed 3rd in the finals. Meanwhile, after qualifying 2nd, Sam Blenkinsop (Yeti / Fox Shox) followed up his incredible seeding run by placing 4th amongst the elite men!




Nema, along with their factory team & riders will be attending the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California in less than 2 weeks!


Nema Notes…


- Factory riders Ryan Condrashoff & Brad Benedict are representing in a RED special edition color of the Podium Jersey!

- Numerous Yeti / Fox Shox team riders attested that the Podium shorts were “mint” and the Breather gloves were some of the best fitting gloves they’ve ever used!

- Nema Jr X riders had a great start to the season as gravity phenom Kevin Aiello (Yeti So Cal) won in the downhill and placed 2nd in the MTX. Another rising star, Joey Schusler (Fox Shox / Yeti), had yet another great outing as he placed 3rd in the downhill and 5th in MTX.



For a more in-depth report & photos, visit http://www.pinnedmtb.com/fontana_nmbs08.htm

Photo credit: Dylan-Dean.com


MTX – Pro Men

1. Ross Milan [NEMA]
2. Erik Nelson
3. Dale Holmes
4. Peter Hanak
5. Eric Carter

9. Chris Boice [NEMA]
11. Mike Haderer [NEMA]
12. Ryan Condrashoff [NEMA]
18. John Hauer [NEMA]
25. Rudy Unrau [NEMA]
27. Evelio Suarez [NEMA]


DH – Pro Men

1. Chris Kovarik
2. Nathan Rennie
3. Justin Leov [NEMA]
4. Sam Blenkinsop [NEMA]
5. Cameron Cole

11. Ryan Condrashoff [NEMA]
12. Brad Benedict [NEMA]
13. Aaron Gwin [NEMA]
15. Mike Haderer [NEMA]
33. Chris Boice [NEMA]
38. John Hauer [NEMA]
53. Evelio Suarez [NEMA]

Nema International Sponsors Team Yeti for 2008!

San Marcos, California (February 19, 2008) - Nema International is proud to announce the addition of Team Yeti / Fox Shox and their selected affiliates to our 2008 team.

2008 marks Nema’s official launch into the downhill race market, with the introduction of the highly anticipated ‘Podium’ downhill line. In order to truly demonstrate our dedication to the sport, Nema has established a relationship with one of the premier teams and brands in the industry – Yeti Cycles.

“I am excited that Nema and Yeti could team up,” said Nema president, Erick Kozin. “It was a natural fit for these two core mountain bike brands to come together. I look forward to an exciting season ahead!”

Team Yeti / Fox Shox will be essential in the introduction and progression of Nema’s ‘Podium’ line. Made with the mountain bike rider in mind the 'Podium' shorts will be instrumental in the performance and comfort of riders of all abilities.

“There is no other team or brand around with as much heritage as Yeti Cycles,” stated Dylan Dean, Nema team manager. “Their commitment to racing at the world cup, national and regional levels is outstanding. Their relationship to the Yeti bike owner is inspiring! It is a direct mirror of our goals here at Nema.”

Working with Nema’s custom apparel program, Yeti riders (Sam Blenkinsop, Justin Leov, Ross Milan, TJ Sharp, Chis Boice, Rudy Unrau & select affiliated riders) will be donning customized versions of the ‘Podium’ short, which will match Yeti’s recognized white, black & turquoise colors. Yeti riders will also be wearing the classic ‘Breather’ gloves, topping off their race kit.

“I’m excited to have Nema a part of our team here at Yeti,” said Chris Conroy, Yeti President. “With a long tradition in producing quality products, and their dedication to the future, Nema is a perfect addition to Yeti’s strong legacy.”

Both Nema and Yeti’s tradition in quality and rider satisfaction is represented throughout the products they produce. Be it on the race track, or on our home trails,… style, comfort and performance are essential in every product made.

Southridge Winter Series - Round 3

NEMA riders had a stellar performance at last weekends MTX & DH race in Fontana, California, for the 14th Annual Southridge Winter Series, presented by Shimano. Nema welcomes Yeti southern California regional riders Aaron Gwin & Kevin Aiello to the team! Kevin once again swept the MTX & DH races in the Jr X category, while Aaron placed an impressive 2nd in the Pro Men's DH. What's most shocking, is that this is Aaron's 3rd race ever!

Nema is having a blast at the Southridge winter series & would like to thank factory riders John Hauer, Ryan Condrashoff, Brad Benedict & the so cal Yeti boys for their support representing the brand!

Nema Stacked Podium! John Hauer 2nd, Ryan Condrashoff 3rd, & Daniel Cortina 4th!


John Hauer won each of his heats before crashing in the finals. 2nd place for the day.


Ryan Condrashoff PINNs it down the MTX course. 3rd place pro class!


Ryan Condrashoff gets bandaged up (from a crash sustained in the MTX finals) before going back out for some more DH runs.


Aaron Gwin ripping up the DH course!


Nema Riders Aaron Gwin & Ryan Condrashoff place 2nd & 5th respectively.


John Hauer show's some skills he learned the previous week!



For more information on the race, check out PINNED

Southridge Winter Series - Round 2

What a great riding!!! For those of you who decided to stay home this past weeken, you seriously missed out. The 2nd round of the 14th Annual Southridge Winter Series, presented by Shimano had some great fun & tons of people were rockin the newly released Podium DH shorts & Breather gloves! The weather was beautiful, the dirt was epic, & the riders were representing! Check out what went on...


Nema rider John Hauer sprints to the lead of his MTX heat race


Nema riders battle for position... John Hauer leads Ryan Condrashoff


INCYCLE's rockin the White/Blue Podium Shorts!


DH Pro Men's Podium - Nema Rider Ryan Condrashoff places 3rd!


MTX Pro Men's Podium - Nema Rider's John Hauer 3rd & Ryan Condrashoff 4th

The PODIUM SHORTS & BREATHER GLOVES have ARRIVED!

That's right! The PODIUM SHORTS & BREATHER GLOVES are here! Be the first on your block to own a set!