| Did you know that snow sports are among the | | | | the competition has attracted some of the biggest |
| fastest growing activities in Europe and already have | | | | names in mountain bike free-riding from around the |
| a massive following in the US? Skiing and | | | | world including three riders from the UK; Lance |
| snowboarding have become so popular with young | | | | McDermott, Grant Fielder and Sam Pilgrim. The 2009 |
| people, teenagers, their parents, professionals and | | | | event attracted 23 riders from 12 countries and gave |
| snow junkies alike that there are now year-round | | | | spectators the chance to see some impressive |
| artificial snow peaks in the UK, offering lessons, | | | | jumps, mighty spins and fantastic flips over the |
| competitions and advanced snow environments. | | | | specially constructed slopestyle course. |
| However, a much more unconventional snow sport is | | | | Head of construction is our very own Grant 'Chopper' |
| now taking off with speed, and that is mountain | | | | Fielder who has promised that this year there will be |
| biking on the white stuff. | | | | even more big jumps which both the riders and the |
| Kona mountain bikes have recently held a competition | | | | crowds really enjoyed. After the winner has been |
| in Austria where the best riders compete over snow | | | | announced on Friday 29th January, a massive party |
| and ice slopes. The event is called White Style and it | | | | with some heavy beats will be welcoming the riders |
| is celebrating its fifth anniversary this January. | | | | and fans alike to really finish the even off in style. |
| Because of the reputation of Kona Mountain Bikes, | | | | |