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Competition Gets Deep for 2009 Event

Fayetteville, Tennessee - Dirt, Sweat and Gears race promoters announced today that Jeremiah Bishop will make the journey from the Virginia Hills to test the mettle of the heavy hitters of the endurance world. "The competition is going to be great and it's going to be an adventure," said Bishop.

Returning 2008 DSG champion and MonaVie-Cannondale.com teammate Tinker Juarez promises to give Bishop a solid run for the money. And with the likes of Josh Tostado, Harlan Price and Brandon Draugelis the men's solo race will be a battle royale.

An event record-high $11,000 pro purse will be up for grabs, with $1500 going to first place in the men's, women's and single speed open categories. The now legendary Schwag-O-Rama will be in full swing for the third year with $15,000 worth of complete bikes, frames, wheel sets and bike gear to be given away just for entering. Title Sponsor Moots Cycles of Steamboat has generously donated a handmade ti frame to go to one lucky soul on the night of May 9th. Each $10 donation to SORBA will be an opportunity to "Take Home a Moots." The donations will in turn help SORBA with their mission in promoting land access, trail preservation and new trail development. Talk about win-win!

The weekend's festivities will kick off Friday, May 8 with the demo trucks on site from 10-4 p.m, an autograph and question/answer session with Rebecca Rusch and Jeremiah Bishop, and a Friday night 20" wheel time trial – one bike, one lap on the infield.

"I'm stoked to check out Dirt Sweat and Gears because it's an event that's built up a great reputation as not only a great race but one with a festival atmosphere," said Bishop. "Having a good time is what this sport's all about, right?"

Dirt, Sweat and Gears - Dirt Sweat & Gears is a USAC Ultra Endurance Series 12-hour Mountain Bike Race and Festival that takes place on the weekend of May 9, 2009. Last year DSG hosted 300 racers from 31 states competing for a $10,000 cash purse and walking away with over $15,000 of schwag including complete bikes, frames, and most importantly, great memories. For more information visit: http://www.dirtsweatandgears.com/

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Bishop Joins MonaVie-Cannondale for Epic Racing

Salt Lake City, UT - (March 18, 2009) - Building on the success of the 2008 season, the MonaVie-Cannondale Cycling Team has announced powerhouse additions to the 2009 team roster and a rigorous event schedule to focus on "epic racing around the world."

MonaVie-Cannondale welcomes the following new riders in 2009: current US Short Track and Marathon National Champion Jeremiah Bishop, two-time US Collegiate National Champion and former ITU Winter Triathlon World Champion Benjamin Sontag, and Utah-based rider Alex Grant. In addition, Burke Swindlehurst (of the Bissell Pro Cycling Team) will be crossing over from road racing on a part-time basis.

"Joining the MonaVie-Cannondale Team presents an opportunity to focus on my favorite form of racing - epic racing - and meet the challenges of the world's toughest mountain ranges and top international competitors," says Bishop. "It's an opportunity I couldn't resist! I'm proud to join MonaVie-Cannondale and look forward to a fun season with all the great riders on the team." Bishop also plans to compete in the US Pro Cross Country Tour and select events of the Kenda Cup East series.

Returning to MonaVie-Cannondale are the legendary David "Tinker" Juarez, Bart Gillespie, Susan Butler, Mitchell Petersen, Bryan Alders and Leana Gerrard. Complete rider bios can be viewed at http://www.monavie-cannondale.com/.

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Epic mountain bike racing is a torture test for the body, mind and bicycle. The team's weapon of choice will be the MonaVie-Cannondale Team Scalpel equipped with Kenda Tires, No Tubes ZTR Olympic Wheels, Crank Brothers Pedals and Scrub Component Rotors. For better performance strategies, the team will rely on the science of Kinetic trainers, Wobble Naught Fitting Solutions and the visual expertise of Myo-Facts/Dartfish.

With the team now boasting nine professional riders, MonaVie-Cannondale racers will compete in epic events around the world, including the Absa Cape Epic, BC Bike Race, Intermontane Challenge, Brek Epic, La Ruta de los Conquistadors, and the Sabie Experience. The team will also attend select US Cup and NUE100 events.

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"Racing around the World" with USA National Champion Jeremiah Bishop

Jeremiah Bishop will present "Racing around the World" at a special dinner event hosted by Charlotte Sports Cycling at Nothing but Noodles in Charlotte, North Carolina, Feb. 7, 2009.

The USA National Champion of Short Track and Marathon Mountain Bike, Bishop will share stories, highlights and photos from his experience traveling and racing around the world. From South Africa to Switzerland, Andorra to Patagonia, the account of Bishop's adventures is sure to inspire everyone.

Bishop will also briefly speak about World Bicycle Relief, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing access to independence and livelihood through the power of bicycles.

A moderated question and answer session will conclude the presentation. Following, attendees are invited to view unique trophies, medals, jerseys and other souvenirs, meet Jeremiah and receive autographs and photo opportunities. During the event, one of Jeremiah's 2008 racing jerseys will be raffled in support of World Bicycle Relief.

A limited number of tickets are available. For more information, visit www.charlottemtnbike.com.

On Feb. 8, Bishop will break out the stars and stripes short track national champion jersey to compete in the 2009 Winter Short Track event at Renaissance Park.

Labels: Events and Appearances

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Bishop Ices the Competition at Iceman Cometh Challege

Jeremiah Bishop extended his late season winning streak past September, through October and into November, winning the Iceman Cometh Challenge November 8, in Traverse City, Michigan.

Bishop won the 19th annual event in a record time of 1:28:31. The victory caps off a string of recent high-profile wins including the National Ultra Endurance Series finals National Oktoberfest and the Tahoe Sierra 100. After turning on the jets in July, winning two USA National Championships - Short Track Cross Country and Marathon Mountain Bike – Bishop has been on stellar form, showing pure determination in continuing to race when many have hung it up for the year.

Here's how the Iceman played out, in Jeremiah's own words:

On the event:
"This race is like the Midwest World Championships. It was unbelievably fast. I've dreamed of doing this race since I was a kid, so it was awesome to realize that dream. And to win too, well, that's just awesome."

On the course:
"There's lots of of rolling terrain, and strategy played a lot into this race. There was a lot of drafting, so we [the lead riders] really opened it up on the fast, flowing terrain."

On the competition:
"Those boys are fast! This is post-season for me, but I was definitely a marked man from the start. The pack just wouldn't break, and we all took turns leading."

On the win:
"I had studied the course the day prior, so I knew that the last mile and a half included a fresh cut, slick singletrack. I also knew that 2,000 riders traversing the terrain would make it really slow - a perfect place to launch an attack. That's where I gave it my all, and with a log jump leading into a steep uphill, followed by another technical section... I didn't look back."

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Bishop Joins World Bicycle Relief at Interbike 2008

Short Track and Marathon Mountain Bike National Champion Jeremiah Bishop will join forces with World Bicycle Relief to continue to spread the positive message of the power of bicycles.

Bishop looks forward to greeting members of the cycling industry and spreading awareness about the mission of World Bicycle Relief. He is a long-time supporter of the non-profit organization that provides comprehensive bicycle programs for healthcare, education and economic development initiatives to help people in underdeveloped regions survive and then thrive.

Bishop will be available for discussion, photos and autographs,

Wednesday Sept. 24, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thursday Sept. 25, 10 - 11 a.m.
World Bicycle Relief booth #1336

The World Bicycle Relief booth is located at the front of the Sands Convention Center exhibitor hall, next to SRAM Corp.

For more information, visit http://www.worldbicyclerelief.org/.

Labels: Advocacy

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Bishop to Promote Prostate Cancer Awareness Project at Interbike 2008

At Interbike 2008, Short Track and Marathon Mountain Bike National Champion Jeremiah Bishop will join forces with the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project to promote its mission of significantly increasing the prostate cancer survivor rate by dramatically increasing the rate of early detection.

At Interbike, Bishop looks forward to greeting members of the cycling industry and raising awareness about the significance of early detection promoted by the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project.

Bishop will be available for discussion, photos and autographs,

Wednesday Sept. 24, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Thursday Sept. 25, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Prostate Cancer Prevention Project booth #3308

The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project booth is located in the front of the Sands Convention Center exhibitor hall, across from the Krptonite and Topeak booths.

For more information, visit http://www.prostatecancerawarenessproject.org/

Labels: Advocacy

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Bishop Adventures with Bike

Last fall, Bike editor Kip Mikler and photographer Chris Milliman journeyed to Jeremiah Bishop's hometown of Harrisonburg, Virginia for a taste of the rugged terrain and famed trails of western Virginia. Their adventurous account is featured in the September/October 2008 issue that is now available on newsstands.

Mikler's story complements the issue's theme "Why the East Coast Rocks," and will have readers ready to recreate his adventure as crisp autumn days return.

"Tucked into Appalachia, straddling the border between Virginia and West Virginia, is a rugged region that has played an important but largely unrecognized role in mountain biking. It is the birthplace of 24-hour racing, and is home to some of America’s best racers and thousands of devoted riders. We explore the region to discover what makes the towns, the people and the trails so exceptional."