E Thirteen Riders Poised To Dominate MTB Racing In 2012

E*THIRTEEN RIDERS POISED TO DOMINATE MTB RACING IN 2012

 

Petaluma, California, March 13, 2012 – E*thirteen is currently sponsoring 20 professional teams, 130 professional individuals, and over 150 grassroots riders for the 2012 racing season. This year's international roster includes powerhouse racers from nearly every country and continent with a strong push into the Enduro/Trail MTB segment.

 

E*thirteen will provide these racers with a comprehensive mix of wheelsets, wheel components, pedals, cranksets, chainrings, chainguides, and drivetrain protection for use in professional competition worldwide. This is the first year that wheelsets and pedals will be raced outside of e*thirteen’s private testing riders.

 

“We have seen positive growth as a company in the past couple of seasons and were excited to be able to invest more money and deliver new product categories to racing this year,” remarked Joel Peters, head of e*thirteen’s global sales force. “We are committed to supporting and growing MTB racing worldwide to the fullest of our ability.”

 

E*thirteen and the Hive design and manufacture class-leading wheels, pedals, cranksets, chainrings, bottom brackets, drivetrain protection, and chain retention products for discerning cyclists worldwide.

2012 E13 Riders And Teams

Yeti Cycles Factory Team:

• Jared Graves

Team Monster Energy-Specialized:

• Sam Hill
• Troy Brosnan

Rocky Mountain:

• Wade Simmons
• Geoff Gulevich
• Jarrett Moore
• Wink Grant

Atherton Racing:

• Gee Atherton
• Dan Atherton
• Rachel Atherton
• Marc Beaumont

Norco Factory Team:

• Ryan Leech
• Jay Hoots
• Mislav Mironovic
• Darcy Turenne
• Andrew Watson
• Catherine Vipond
• Nick Gedded
• Sam Dueck
• Ludovic May

Norco International Team:

• Jill Kitner
• Bryn Atkinson

Devinci Factory Team:

• Steve Smith
• Nick Beer
• Gianluca Vernassa

Lapierre Team:

• Nicolas Vouilloz
• Sam Blenkinsop
• Cameron Cole
• Patrick Thome
• Loïc Bruni

Kona Factory Team:

• Graham Agassiz
• Helen Wyman
• Barry Wicks
• Paul Basagoitia
• Matt Slaven
• Kris Sneddon
• Spencer Paxson
• Sean Babcock
• Karim Amour
• Mitch Delfs
• Connor Fearon
• Grant Fielder
• Cory Wallace
• Alex Stock
• Antoine Bizet

Morewood United Team:

• Fabien Cousinié
• Mick Hannah
• Tracey Hannah
• Tim Bentley
• Guillaume Cauvin

Scott11 Team:

• Brandon Fairclough
• Romain Paulhan
• Floriane Pugin
• Emilie Siegenthaler
• Noel Niederberger
• Adrian Weiss
• Mirco Weiss

Riding Addiction Team:

• Myriam Nicole
• Thibaut Ruffin
• Gaetan Ruffin
• Kovarik Racing
• Chris Kovarik
• Claire Buchar

SolVista/Momentum Trail:

• Steve Wentz
• Phil Wheeler
• Mihai Moga
• Matt Thomson
• Chris Shewmake
• Doug Ewer
• Evan Powell

Hyper Bike Co. Factory Team:

• Eric Carter
• Waylon Smith

Banshee Bikes Factory Team:

• Adam Brayton
• Matej Charvat

Santa Cruz Xfusion Team:

• Will Curtis
• Max Houtzager
• Colby Pastore

Team Life Cycle:

• Manuel Ducci
• James McKnight
• Simone Lanteri
• Josef Murachelli
• Alessandro Seddaiu
• Valentina Macheda

Team Argentina Bike Downhill:

• Wyn Master
• Carlo Caire
• Pietro Caire
• Justyn Norek
• Loris Revelli
• Paolo Rubino
• Luca Guglielmucci
• Tommaso Francardo

Santa Cruz Fox:

• Ryan Condrochoff
• Aaron Bradford
• Marshall Eames

Other Riders

• Forrest Arrakawa
• Scott Papola
• Josh Bryceland
• Ben Furbee
• Nate Furbee
• Cam McCaul
• Tibor Simai
• Andrew Taylor
• Steve Peat
• George Ryan
• Kiran McKinnion
• Jan Vacek
• Tracey Moseley
• Katrina Strand
• Kenny Burt
• Michael Broderick
• Mary McConneloug
• Neal Kindree
• Robert Jauch
• André Wagenknecht
• Thomas Schmidt
• Angie Hohenwarter
• Amir Kabbani
• Markus Klausmann
• Nino Antic
• Dave Goris
• Sandra Rübesam
• Jan Berkenkopf
• Wolfram Kurschat
• Jasper Jauch
• Harald Philipp
• Alex Balaud
• Alex Cure
• Olivier Giordanengo
• Fouad Gourirane
• Morgane Jonnier
• Maurian Marney

2012 UCI World Cup Announces Red Bull As Official Media Partner

The International Cycling Union (UCI) is delighted to confirm that the Red Bull Media House GmbH (RBMH) is the new official media partner of the RockyRoads UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano.

Under this new partnership, RBMH will provide media services including HD TV production, webcasting and content syndication. Live streaming of all the World Cup Cross-country Olympic, Cross- country Eliminator and Downhill races will be featured onwww.redbull.com/bike and www.redbull.tv. The UCI and RBMH will collaborate closely to ensure that coverage of these events will be more dynamic, innovative and viewer-friendly, providing fans with unforgettable images of racing action.

'WITH RBMH ON BOARD, WE CAN BE SURE THAT TOP QUALITY IMAGES OF THIS SERIES CAN REACH FANS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD' – PAT MCQUAID, UCI PRESIDENT

RBMH will produce the official international live signal as well as highlight programmes that the UCI will provide to TV channels on all continents. Overall TV production will be improved with High Definition images and an increased number of cameras at events.

RBMH, which replaces Freecaster.tv as exclusive live streaming partner, will also hold worldwide non-exclusive internet rights to the UCI BMX World Championships as well as selected media rights in certain territories for the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.

UCI President Mr Pat McQuaid welcomes the latest partner for the new-look mountain bike series: “The RockyRoads UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano has been given a boost for 2012, and with RBMH on board, we can be sure that top quality images of this series can reach fans throughout the world. This exciting World Cup series deserves innovative media coverage of the highest standard. With RBMH we have found the perfect solution. This new partnership can only serve to further develop our leading mountain bike series.”

2012 Team BGB-Mountain Khakis At Clemson Freeride

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2012 Devinci Global Racing UCI Roster Announced

2012 UCI World Cup team | CHICOUTIMI, CANADA—Devinci Global Racing is proud to announce its 2012 UCI World Cup roster. The DGR squad features a mix of podium chargers and young standouts; paired with experienced management and top mechanical support. 

Leading DGR is 22-year-old Canadian, Steve Smith. In 2011, Smith showed his World Cup dominance, never finishing outside the top ten. In addition, he captured multiple World Cup podiums, a Canadian Open gold medal, and the US Open silver medal. 

Smith says, “I’m excited to be working with Devinci again in 2012, and I’m looking forward to building on last season’s momentum. Devinci has stepped things up, growing the program and adding great riders. It should be an amazing year.” 

Joining Smith is five-time Swiss National Champion, Nick Beer. The 25-year-old brings a string of strong results to the team, including a 2009 European Championship gold medal and multiple World Cup top ten and podium finishes. 

“I’ve never stopped working toward being one of the top riders in the world and teaming with DGR will allow me to go to the next level and meet these goals,” Beer says. 

New Zealand’s George Brannigan returns to the roster for a second season. Earlier this year Brannigan bagged two wins at the NZ National Series, in addition to clinching a silver medal at the star-studded National Championships. Rounding out the program is first-year junior Gianluca Vernassa of Itlay. In 2011 Gianluca demonstrated massive potential winning almost every race he entered, while clocking fast times and consistently keeping fellow elite riders on edge. Look for Vernassa to contend in the junior ranks, while building a strong resume in the sport. 

“We’ve assembled a standout lineup under the DGR banner—riders, co-sponsors, support staff,” says Gabe Fox, Devinci MTB Marketing Manager. “It’s a foundation for success and I envision seeing our program posting outstanding results this year.” 

The 2012 season kicks off in two weeks at Pietermaritztburg, South Africa, home of the 2013 World Championships. DGR’s event focus includes the UCI World Cup, Crankworx Whistler, and other select European and North American events. 

“I’m excited to be making this continued commitment to World Cup racing, and having Steve Smith lead the program is the perfect fit,” says Devinci President, Felix Gauthier. “Smith shares many of Devinci’s core values and I’m looking forward to the season.” 

“Steve Smith exemplifies Sram’s ongoing commitment to support the most talented professional gravity athletes in the World. As part of Sram’s exclusive Black Box program we are confident Steve will have the necessary equipment to build on last seasons outstanding results. We’re also really proud to be partnered up with Devinci who share the same love for racing and winning as we do.” -John Dawson Sram MTB Sponsorship Manager 

Devinci Global Racing is supported by: Cycles Devinci, SRAM, RockShox, Avid, Truvativ, Easton Wheels, Schwalbe, E-Thirteen, ODI and Fox Head Clothing. 

Cycles Devinci is a Canadian bicycle manufacturer based in Chicoutimi, Canada. It has led the industry by way of manufacturing expertise and product development since its inception in 1987. Cycles Devinci continues to forge ahead with suspension guru Dave Weagle’s patented Split Pivot suspension platform. Combined with the company’s Axis Technologies, Devinci is set on a path for domination. For more details on Devinci and DGR, visit devinci.com

Bike Vault's David KVO Scores 2nd At Fontana Finals

Escondido, CA (March 5, 2012) – The ‘Bike Vault’ professional mountain bike team had yet another successful event this past weekend, at the Southridge Winter Series finals in Fontana, California.  Team riders David KlaassenVanOorschot  and Brad King races to their best finishes this season by placing 2^nd and 8^th (consecutively ) against fierce competition!

In just his second race from returning from a broken hand, David KlaassenVanOorschot showed he had the skill, fitness, and mentality to return to the top!  Narrowly missing the win by 0.8 seconds, David knew he’s got an exciting season ahead!

“I honestly didn’t think I was going to place as well as I did today,” said David KlaassenVanOorschot.  “I’m pretty stoked to say the least.  I just felt great on my bike, & had my set-up running perfectly!  We put a Marzocchi Rocco World Cup Air shock in the rear for finals, and it performed flawlessly!  I was running a coil all weekend and almost forgot the shock was air sprung. So smooth!”

Teammate Brad King had his best event as well capturing a solid 8^th place!  Narrowly mission the podium by less than a second, Brad shows a ton of promise as he enters the MTB Grand Prix Season.

I’m stoked on my 8^th place,” said Brad King.  “I had a great run & knew my fitness was consistently getting better.  I was able to hammer the wall and my result showed that I’ve got what it takes to be a threat to the podium!”

The Bike Vault professional mountain bike team will be back out in Fontana in 3 weeks for the Fontana City National on March 25.  See you out there!

Thanks to our 2012 Sponsors:

• BIKE VAULT Bike Shop
• Dean Racing Development
• ONE Industries
• Marzocchi Suspension
• ODI 
• Sun Ringle
• SDG 
• Maxima USA
• SOL Republic
• ARMA Energy