Should you convert to Tubeless Road Wheels? My first impressions..... Are you in the market for a new set of road wheels? Have you been showing up to local crits or group rides wishing you could afford a set of those sweet carbon wheels? If you answered yes or are just a junkie for new toys you should take a look at getting a set of tubeless road wheels. I recently put a set of Stan's Tubeless Road Rims on my Power Tap hub and a Campy Chorus front hub. I was hoping to get an improvement in rotating weight, which I got, but was shocked at the improvements in ride comfort and rolling resistance.

For those interested in current and upcoming mountain bike races, events and info – below are some of our favorites. Print and tape to your fridge. See Swiss calendar for details of each race: (remember, this is only MTB racing, the calendar is full of Road, MTB, events and training listings as well).

  Date       Race                         Link
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1/7/2012   12 Hours in the Papago  http://www.redrockco.com/events/
1/14/2012  MBAA Race 1 McDowell Mountain Park  http://www.mbaa.net
1/28/2012  MBAA Race 2 White Tanks  http://www.mbaa.net
2/17/2012  Kona Bikes 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo - Tucson  www.epicrides.com
2/25/2012  MBAA Race 3 Estrella  http://www.mbaa.net
3/3-4/2012 FAT TIRE 40 - McDowell Mtn Park  www.fattire40.com
3/17/2012  MBAA Race 4 Sierra Vista  http://www.mbaa.net
4/7/2012   MBAA Race 5 Prescott  http://www.mbaa.net
4/28/2012  The Whiskey Off-road - Prescott  www.epicrides.com
5/19/2012  MBAA Race 6 Flagstaff -- Series Championship race  http://www.mbaa.net
6/2/2012   Barn Burner 104 - Flagstaff  http://www.redrockco.com/events/
7/14/2012  12 Hours At Night Mountain Bike Ride - Prescott  http://www.go-ar.com/12han.html
10/?/2012  Show Low Bluff Tour of the White Mountains  www.epicrides.com
11/3/2012  12 & 24 Hours of Fury - McDowell  http://4peaksracing.com/

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Early Season Race Report

Team Swiss-Jobing has kicked off the 2011 Season with some nice results. Last weekend at the Mountain Bike Race at Estrella, Mimmo Futia won the Pro Men field. I had the pleasure of working the feed zone for Mimmo and I have to say he was FLYING!

Team Swiss-Jobing is also getting some nice results on the road with podium finishes in a number of crits so far. Then today at the Valley of the Sun Stage race, Aaron Matos threw down in the opening TT and got a huge win. We will have to keep an eye on this race all weekend to see if Nick, Mike, Steve, and Joe can help Aaron hold on for the win!

Ok, so Aaron had a tough time in the Road Race at VOS.  But he did manage to hold on to 2nd place overall.  He even managed to get a 4th place finish in the Crit on Sunday.  So the man can TT and Sprint.  I think we need to help him with his climbing.  Nice Job Aaron!  2nd overall in one of the toughest races in the US is not to shabby.