I had a chance to do a couple of trail rides with the Elka this weekend. I was absolutely blown away. It is by far the best shock I have ever ridden. I usually would just describe the characteristics of the shock. With the Elka it is so adjustable that you can change the shock to get any … Read More »
Archives for July 2009
Tentative schedule for the Elka support program
July 24-25 Course VTT Ste-Séraphine Qc. (ATV) www.coursesvtt.qc.ca/calendrier.html July 23-25 Coupe du Monde MTB Ste-Anne Qc. www.montsainteanne2010.com/program Aug. 1-2 Coupe du Monde MTB Bromont Qc. (MTB) www.canadian-cycling.com Aug. 7-9 Course VTT Chénéville Qc. (ATV) … Read More »
Couprie is one race away from winning a 5th consecutive France QuadCross Title
What a race week-end in Saint Mamet, France for racer Romain Couprie who won this gruelling race in front of 36 other racers. This podium provides him with a comfortable lead and he is only one race away from earning his 5th consecutive title in the France Quad-Cross Championship series. STAGE … Read More »
BREAKING NEWS… Elka to attend the 2009 Dune Fest
Elka's momentum will reach another level as we can confirm to all of you that our Support and tech crew will be at the next Dune Fest which will be held from July 28 to August 2nd. - This 5-day event draws thousands of ATV enthusiasts to Winchester Bay, the heart of the Oregon Dunes. This event won … Read More »
Keeping the kids in the dirt and off the streets
This great title says it all, and it comes from Freida Rozelle who is the Youth Contingency Program Director. She has been working hard for the last 3 years with the ATVA and Racer productions in making sure that the future of the racing scene can be assured for our younger riders. In a few years, … Read More »
Elka specialists offered free technical support at the Oregon Sand Fest
Many ATV and Side by Side enthusiasts feel intimidated when they want to properly fine tune a new suspension kit. Elka Suspension staff is aware that it can become a challenge for non expert riders. This is why Elka Suspension continues to offer free technical training and support at certain events … Read More »
John Mitchell Wins After Painful Nine Weeks
6th July 2009 Scottish Quad Racing Championship 2009 Round Six Leuchars John Mitchell took the overall win this weekend as he made a surprise return after nine weeks out with a shoulder injury. Racing in round six of the Quad Racing Scotland SACU Championship, John was competing against some of the … Read More »
Project WHIRL: A Jet-Powered Side-By-Side ATV
Story courtesy John “Doogie” Howell of Quad http://quad.transworld.net/2009/07/02/project-whirl-is-finished/ PopSci staff photographer/madman John Carnett has realized an unholy dream long in the making: an ATV powered entirely by a jet turbine. And then he took it to the woods and pushed it to the … Read More »