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dirtbikedude
04-24-03, 10:26 AM
If you have not seen this artical check it out. NORBA has hit a low point and there will be no cash for the Pro racers.

No prize money (http://www.velonews.com/race/mtn/articles/3795.0.html)

:beer:

bikeCOLORADO
04-24-03, 10:34 AM
OMG! This is some sad news. What a mess!

Not willing to sit idly by...any constructive ideas about what we as Mountain Bikers can do to build it back up again?
Gojohnnygo.
04-24-03, 12:07 PM
Originally posted by bikeCOLORADO
OMG! This is some sad news. What a mess!

Not willing to sit idly by...any constructive ideas about what we as Mountain Bikers can do to build it back up again? We should send lots of email to OLN, About your disapproval over the choice they have made.

KleinMp99
04-24-03, 03:28 PM
Originally posted by Gojohnnygo.
We should send lots of email to OLN, About your disapproval over the choice they have made.


Actually I think sending money would be more helpful:D
Gojohnnygo.
04-24-03, 10:55 PM
Originally posted by KleinMp99
Actually I think sending money would be more helpful:D Yes money talks and bull-crap walks.:D
The Bishop
04-25-03, 10:44 AM
it's just business. times are tough right now, companies are looking to save money any way they can. don't worry, norba will back to where it was in a year or two.
Scooby Snax
04-25-03, 12:50 PM
Aw man, I have heard that OLN is not doing so well, and that they have a bunch of shows that are in the Can, but not going to air, as they have blown the budget on Global extreems and Eco Chalange.
Sadly OLN is now the "look at what my dog can do", The bouncer Olymipics (All Strength Challange), plus Bow Flex eating up another 3 hours a day...
This is too bad! Im assuming that if OLN isnt sponsoring any Norba events, they wont be airing any of them either!
Just think what kind of the interest the sport would have, with Norba Races being aired. Im sure that mountain cross, and the Downhill would pull a bunch of people into the sport!! Thats what got me interested. (24 hour racees and XC races that used to be aired.)
Lets email OLN and see if we can change their minds.
Maelstrom
04-25-03, 02:40 PM
That sucks but things are getting cut everywhere...I just feel for the pros. The circuit is hard enough without making much money and now they will be flat ass broke...

As for OLn...It sucks that I love the two shows that made cost them the most mone.