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Just got done posting some new video's on my site, so if you haven't seen what I have posted on there, check it out and enjoy.... [more]
Brian Lopes joins forces with renowned carbon specialists Edge Composites
For 2010 Brian will be sporting Edge Composites carbon AM series wheels with Chris King hubs, their carbon post and stem, as well as the new carbon Edge Sweep handlebar. Read on... Source: Edge Composites Holder of no less than nineteen world and national titles and a member of both... [more]
Lopes gets a new Lid for 2010!
It's official, Brian has partnered with Belgium-based helmet company LAZER. Below is the Press Release LAZERsent out...... [more]
Online Mag Interview
January 19, 2010 Check out the fun interview Brian did for a local online mag Greer's OC.... [more]
New Sponsors
In 2010 I will be working with some new companies which we will be announcing very soon. It's been a good ride with Bell & Easton for many years, but the time has come to move on. I've been given some great opportunities with some new companies and I am... [more]
Signature Tire Update
Some of you have been asking about the new BBG tire. Why is it designed the way it is? What compounds and sizes will it come in? When will it be available? Well right now I have only approved the 2.35 version. I have had a few sets of prototypes... [more]
Happy Holidays, Feliz Navidad, Maligayang Pasko, Wesołych Świąt, Vrolijke Kerstmis, Joyeux Noël, Fröhliches Weihnachten...
With Christmas fast approaching we wanted to take a moment to say "thanks" for a healthy and fun-filled 2009! A specially-grateful thank you to all of Brian's supportive sponsors; Oakley, Ibis, Marzocchi, Kenda, Bell, Hayes, Easton, WTB, RawRev, MRP, ODI, TLD, GoPro! We all know that this year was a... [more]
Glendora, CA Cyclocross
Yesterday was the last race in the SoCalCross series and I heard the course was a good one, so I went out for my second cross race of the season to check it out. We got there a little late and I was in a rush so I only got... [more]
Fat TIRE FEST '09 by CORBA was a great event!
Thank you to Louisa Bonnie and everybody at CORBA (Concerned Off-Road Bicyclist Association) who made the event happen and letting Brian be a part of it! You can to read some details on the event and check out some photos by clicking on the LA Times coverage by David Undercoffler... [more]
CORBA Fat Tire Fest
Oct. 25th at Lake Castaic in So. Cal is CORBA's 22nd Annual Fat Tire festival from 8-4pm If you are looking for a fun event with prizes for all kinds of fun bike activities, come on out and enjoy the day. I will be there to do some demo's and... [more]
FAT TIRE FEST '09- Castaic Lake, Oct. 25 8am-4pm
RIDE + EAT + WIN Poker Ride, Catered Lunch, Huge Prize Drawing, Demo Bikes, Skills Class, Skills Features, Wheelie Contest, Hill Climb Contest, Kids Fun Zone and Ride, Bike Limbo Contest, and More! Come and join Ibis and Brian in supporting CORBA (Concerned Off-Road Bicyclist Association) annual Fat Tire Fest... [more]
World Championships on TV
If you haven't heard of the channel Universal Sports you have been missing out on a great channel that shows tons of cycling events and tomorrow, WED the 7th @ 4p & 9p Pacific Standard time the DH from Canberra Australia will be air'd. Then on Thur. @ 6p they... [more]
Fuel TV and BikeRadar Interview
Lopes hits the Oakley Pump track for FUEL TV's The Habit Oakley Week on Fuel TV's The Habit sent out their very own Safety Inspector, Chris Fairbanks to examine the Oakley pump track and catch up with Olympic Silver Medalist, Mike Day and multiple World & National Champion Mountain Biker,... [more]
Freecaster.tv Video Interview: World Champs in Canberra, Aus.
Interview of Brian by Rob Warner from Freecaster.tv: MTB World Championships 2009 Brian Lopes will be racing the DH, not 4X, in Canberra for the US team... find out why. Warning: contains swearing!... [more]
World Campionships: BIKEMagazine Interview
The text below is an excerpt from an interview our friends at BikeMagazine just did...to read the full interview and some cool photos by Sven Martin click on this link Brian Lopes, who has more career World Cup victories than any other gravity racer, will slide on a full-face helmet... [more]
Lopes is going to Worlds...on the DH team..."yup" the DH!!
On Aug. 13th, USA Cycling announced the nominations for the 2009 World Championships team. In the gravity events, Brian received a discretionary nomination to the elite men's DH team, along with Kyle Strait (Riverside, Calif.), Duncan Riffle (Santa Barbara, Calif./Duncan Riffle Racing), Luke Strobel (Renton, Wash./Maxxis), Cody Warren (El Cajon,... [more]
Whistler Crankworxs: Just call it Lopes-worxs!
Saturday, Aug. 15th, 2009 This has been a phenomenal year at Crankworxs, Whistler for Brian, who has been able to collect 3 gold medals out of the 4 events he competed in! The latest conquests being the GIANT Slalom last night and today's Canadian Open Enduro. Both events showcase Lopes'... [more]
Lopes claims his 4th Air DH Gold at Whistler Crankworxs
WHISTLER, BC, August 12, 2009 - The Air DH took over the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, hosting over 340 competitors ripping down this year. Lopes went last to defend his 1st place title, a run that proved to be successful, as he continued his reign in the No. 1 spot... [more]
Whistler CRANKWORXS: Dual Slalom
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009- Crankworxs Whistler kicked off this past weekend with Dual Slalom as the center of attraction. After some hip-cups during qualifying with the timer, the pro's brackets came out and the pairing was still a bit questionable. Nonetheless, the rider's were excited to hit the course that... [more]
Do you have what it takes to represent the STARS & STRIPES?
This past weekend Brian along with WTB's Mark Weir and Jason Moeschler took the challenge to heart and became Team USA. Graphics by Nate Collins The Event: Enduro Trophy des Nations The Concept 3 Enduro pilots under the same national jersey, who will fight for their country. Where? Vars, France... [more]
Downieville: Cross Country part
Saturday, July 11, 2009 This morning was the kick-off to the weekend-long Downieville Classic, the cross country section of the race began with an impressive mass LeMond start. Being Brian's sophomore year to the event, he decide his strategy was to excel at the Downhill tomorrow and conserve as much... [more]
Des Nations Enduro
It is confirmed that Brian Lopes will join Mark Weir and Jason Moschler in Vars France on July 25th & 26th for the Des Nations Enduro team race. "I'm really looking forward to doing this event. I think we have a super strong team & it will be fun to... [more]
Brian finished 2nd in MBUK Eliminator
May 30, 2009 BikeRadar.Live Dooning Park, England Under some bright flood lights, the MBUK Eliminator Dual Slalom final came down to hometown favorite Gee Atherton and American legend Brian Lopes. Photo by BikeRadar.com An initial field of 32 qualifiers was trimmed down, as Atherton, who had clocked in the fastest... [more]
BikeRadar Quick spin: Multiple world champ dirt racer Brian Lopes
By Gary Boulanger, US editor for BikeRadar Brian Lopes is coming to BikeRadar Live on 30-31 May Brian Lopes is the same age as Lance Armstrong (37), but unlike the Texan, has never retired from racing since his early BMX days in 1975. The racer from Laguna Beach, California has... [more]
BikeRadar Live: Brian Lopes signs up for dual slalom
By BikeRadar Lopes in dual slalom action Oakley/Ibis Cycles rider and four-time four-cross world champion Brian Lopes has signed up to ride in the Mountain Biking UK Eliminator at BikeRadar Live. The Californian racer will face a host of big name riders on the start line, including world downhill champion... [more]