JD Swanguen signs with Cove

Jan 24, 2007

Cove Bikes has added American weapon JD Swanguen to its growing list of superstars. JD will represent the Cove in all aspects gravity and freeride for the next 2 years.

“Cove Bikes is stoked to work with JD, he is an unbelievably talented rider from such an important market; he is going to be a huge asset to the program and the right person to represent us south of the border and globally.”– Gabe Fox, Cove Bikes Marketing Manager

Over the last few years JD has gained a reputation as one of the most all round young riders in the US. His ability to be a contender in any type of event from Street to DH was the driving force behind the partnership. Recently JD had an excellent showing at the super sessions event at Woodward West where the unsupported rider stepped it up with the best in the sport.

Even at the risk of sounding cliché. I'll still say it: JD Swanguen is the future of mountain biking. He can ride any terrain put in front of him: park, dirt jump, big mountain and race. And even though he's only 17 years-old, JD already has more style than 99% of the pros competing today. If Cove were looking for the mountain bike equivalent of Shaun White, they found him outside San Diego in the form of this mangy, blonde-haired California kid." - Scott Hart, editorial director of decline magazine

JD will represent Cove Bikes and all of their partners in the growing number of Freeride, park and dirt jump events around North America. He will also compete in the seasons highlight events at Crankworx in Whistler, BC. Also in his last year as a junior downhill rider JD will travel to select Norba National events in his bid to represent the US in the World Championships in Scotland later this year.



"I am really, really excited to be working with such an involved company and can't wait to work with some of the best technology out there. I believe that signing with Cove is going to push my abilities and exposure to the next level. Look for good things to come from Cove Bikes and me in 07 and 08!"- JD Swanguen

JD’s premier event with Cove Bikes will be the season opening Ray’s 3-ride Pro Invitational taking place in Cleveland, Ohio starting February 9th 2007.

“JD is going to bring some unbelievably diverse talent to an already strong Canadian program.”- Tyler Morland, SRAM marketing/Cove team rider.

Cove Bikes’ program is supported by: SRAM, Rock Shox, Tru-Vativ, Avid, E-Thirteen, Dakine, Maxxis, Five-Ten, Oakley, Troy Lee Designs, Crankbrothers, FSA, ODI, WTB Fox Racing Shox, and Sun/Ringle. JD is also supported by NIKE 6.0

Cove Bikes is a manufacturer of high-end freeride bikes. From its inception as the core North Shore bike shop to today’s cutting edge bike producer, Cove leads the industry through innovation and progression. Hit covebike.com for more.