Sabbatical...

That term is borrowed from friend and fellow rider Mr. Slater. That is what has been going on here at the TractionMag head offices. We have our fingers in a lot of different pie and during the winter work takes over. A lot of things have been happening in the world of bike. We will not remind you of all these things.

We have some new writers that will be joining us. More art and music will grace the screen. The race team will be receiving the new prototype Commencals in the next few weeks, so expect reviews and detailed pictures. Race schedules are being posted for the upcoming season and travel plans are being made. Friends have been on the move Dave Smith broke up with Scott and is now with Dale. It is worth mentioning that Dale has been sold to Pacific.
Photo superstar Damian Breach will be a permanent resident of his Aussie homeland this year. Hopefully this does not drop the luscious coverage of the Great East Coast in all the MTB print mags.

Red Bull Rampage might be back for 2008 with funding from Freeride Entertainment.
This conjures memories of Minaar in blue jeans clipped in to his Global Orange!

Check back, I promise we will be here feeding your lifeless soul with garbage.