Charlie Simpson saw some sad images of the Haiti earthquake and knew he had to do something. What many might not know, Charlie Simpson is 7 years old, and what he did next many people young or old have never done. Charlie organized a sponsored bike-a-thon around his park in London, UK. Charlie wanted to raise at least $800 USD, but since he started the UNICEF made a donation of $109,000 USD. Not only has Charlie help make a huge donation, he now holds the record for most funds raised in a single day. Charlie rode 5 miles, which consisted of him riding around South Park in Fulham with his father and a friend, and at 1.5 miles, Charlie was tired, but kept going for Haiti. Great job Charlie, you are a inspiration to all of us.

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The Chumba Racing XCL 2010 mountain bike frame and fork experienced recent success throughout the industry, so following up they have made the range a bit wider by offering two build options upon purchasing. You can now buy a complete Chumba Racing XCL 2010 Mountain Bike that includes Fox Vanilla RLC QR15 fork, Hope Hoop wheels, and a Shimano SLX group set. Or your other option is to choose the rolling chassis kit that comes with a Fox Van fork, Hope hoop with your pick on the rims, Thomson stem, Chumba seat, and Chumba ODI lock grips. Adding a new extra small frame size to the lineup, plus different colors, while each frame comes with Fox RP23 rear shock. A full Chumba Racing XCL will cost about $3,474 USD, rolling chassis kit is about $2,745, and the frame with CCDB is around $2,584.

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Looking for a new full face helmet that has some style? The Pro-Tec Shovel Head 2 Helmet is built for down hill, freeride and dirt jumping, plus has a nice look to it. Pro-Tec made sure the Shovel Head 2 Helmet was ventilated, and accommodating for easy cleaning. Some other highlights not stated are the jaw piece vents maximize airflow, 10 passive read vents, CE/CPSC and ASTM 1952 / 2032 Certified, removable Nylex lier, and low profile ABS shell followed by a EPS liner. Size small to extra large is available.

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LIVESTRONG has added a new feature to their website, a quarterly magazine that is available online or print if you ask. The LIVESTRONG Quarterly Magazine will feature profiles on cancer survivors, supporters, and advocates that make a difference around the world, while articles will also spotlight health, fitness and wellness. The first issue will feature Kris Carr, swimming champion Eric Shanteau, hybrid drugs, plus Mario Lemieux and Robin Williams add input on healing and recovery. Also, as you can see Lance Armstrong is spotted on the front cover, so expect more from him. The first issue is available now online for free.

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Answer has some new prototype stems available soon known as the Rove DJ. The Answer Rove DJ Stem is a dirt jumping stem designed for those that want to hit the trails hard and are similar to the DH stems. Some additional information is they are 60mm wide at the clamp, 35mm and 50mm in length, and weighing in at 200 grams. Color options are white, black, gold, and red. Release date is not known just yet, but should be available soon.

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Johan Bruyneel, the team manager for RadioShack, states that the team’s focus will be on getting the general classification wins, as always, and that there will be no lead-out train provided for sprinter Gert Steegmans similar to that of Team Sky or Team HTC-Columbia.

Despite signing up Steegmans for the 2010 season, Bruyneel thinks that remaking the strategies and team dynamics to work around a sprinter will be too big of a change. He adds that the team has already proven that it can be successful in the stage races, so the plan is to keep on doing what’s working out for them.

“He’s going to get some protection, but this is not a team known for creating a lead-out train. If we have a sprinter… who can win a race now and then, that’s a good extra and very welcome,” Bruyneel adds. The Belgian has run a team…

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U-23 champion Emily Batty of Canada joins the Trek World racing cross-country team for 2010, along with brothers Mathias and Lukas Flueckiger of Switzerland.

The young but seasoned champ (she turns 22 in June) has ridden for Trek Store Toronto for the past two seasons, and has posted impressive performances for her team, which includes a top-ten finish at the Offenburg World Cup, winning the Sea Otter Classic title, and of course winning the U-23 National Cross-Country last season.

In a press release, Emily Batty says that she’s excited by the next step in her career (moving to Trek World) and is looking to compete for some U-23 trophies, as well as the Swiss Bike Trophy race in Bern and other Canadian Cup events. She’s particularly setting her sights on the World Championships this coming September, where she’ll be racing in front of a home crowd.

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