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The Rev El Stoked Stoked to Get Spanked mountain bike race had a strong turnout of 130 riders for the Sunday, July 10 race.

With three epic rides in the area and a network of 40 kilometres of cross-country trails at Mt. Macpherson, Revelstoke is growing as a mountain biking destination.

The Revy Riders Dirt Bike Club held a successful work party at their Westside Road track last weekend. About 60 people came out in support of the club, says club member Chris Pawlitsky, “Everyone really enjoyed the day, working and then riding with family and friends.” They built new jumps and track features, in addition to ongoing work on the new trail system near the track. Pawlitsky reminds riders no riding on Frisby Ridge or Glacier House Resort property.

Riley Creighton, Kent Hendrickson and Bradon Seyl will all be suiting up for their hometown crowds in the 2011-12 season.

The annual Revelstoke Ultimate Beats ultimate frisbee tournament took place last weekend with a dozen teams from B.C., Alberta and the United States competing for glory.

Race leader Ryan Mundall (120) leads brother James Mundall (119) at the 2.5 kilometre mark on Sunday’s 12-kilometre Grizzly Bear Run in Revelstoke.

Wednesday Night Racing presented by Arrow Helicopters has reached the halfway point of the series.

Revelstoke resident Randy Quakenbush has been named the new general manager and head coach of the Revelstoke Grizzlies, replacing Rylan Ferster, who stepped down last week.

On Saturday, June 25, The Revy Riders Dirtbike Club will be hosting a work party, membership collection, lunch, and ride day at the Revy Riders Motocross Track on Westside Rd.

The Big Bear adult soccer tournament is back this weekend for the 20th year running.