The Commencal/Vallnord DH Team is Born

Jan 21, 2015
by COMMENCAL BIKES & SKIS  
Commencal Vallnord team

After six years of collaboration with the COMMENCAL brand, our team COMMENCAL/RIDING ADDICTION is honoured to announce the arrival of a new Andorran partner, Vallnord resort! Still to be managed by the Riding Addiction structure with Thibaut and Gaëtan Ruffin, our team has changed names and will now be known as COMMENCAL/VALLNORD to honour the two main partners.

Vallnord's Bike Park, its different enduro trails plus its sports complex make it an ideal playground for our team. The Bike Park has not yet reached its maximum potential and we are confident that together, we will make Vallnord a must see destination. This excellent collaboration is also confirmed by the signing of a new contract which will bind COMMENCAL and RIDING ADDICTION for another 3 years. Thus until 2017, the team will be composed of Myriam Nicole, Rémi Thirion and the Ruffin brothers, Gaëtan and Thibaut. The main objective remains the same; to progress on the international scene whilst wearing the colours of our partners with pride.

Another change, a promising young rider joins them. COMMENCAL/VALLNORD will count on the talent of Gaëtan Vige who strengthens the group and who will evolve in the Junior category for the next two seasons.

Photo Keno Derleyn

Besides COMMENCAL and Vallnord, regarding our technical partners, we are fortunate to work with leading brands which provide us with super advanced equipment. We are pleased to continue our collaboration with SRAM, BOS MTB, NOVATEC, CN SPOKE, HT, RENTHAL, FOX HEAD and we welcome HUTCHINSON as our tyre partner. In addition, we will also count on the support of the following partners MORGAW, GAMUT USA, RIDE ALPHA, LEZYNE, EPIC TV, FEEDBACK SPORTS, FIVE TEN, GO PRO, COMPRESSPORT, JAGWIRE, SQUIRT LUBE and GOODMAN CYCLES. The whole team joins to renew their thanks to all those partners without whom all these adventures would not be possible.

Here's what they have to say:

bigquotesOver the years alongside COMMENCAL, we have become one big family. We share the same vision of our sport and we have the chance to work with a team of highly skilled enthusiasts. It was therefore essential and natural for us to extend this partnership to move forward together. The arrival of Vallnord to work alongside us is the icing on the cake and reinforces the image of the team. No doubt that with a training ground such as Vallnord, we will have everything it takes to prepare and progress in the best environment. We are also very happy to have Myriam Nicole and Remi Thirion for the next three seasons. They are a big part of the team. We will do our best to continue to lead them to the highest steps of the podium. We also bet on youth Gaetan Vige. His good humour fits perfectly with our spirit. In addition, he has an amazing talent on the bike and we are delighted to have him on our side. We all look forward to seeing what this season will be made of - Thibaut Ruffin, Team Manager.


Photo Samuel Decout

bigquotesIt's a great joy for me to sign with Thibaut and his gang again for another three years. I've always loved success stories, where the goal is so far away but in the end you reach it. It doesn't work out every time, but when it does, it's most beautiful. It has happened to us quite a few times in the past. This year the team is great. We worked hard on the bikes and it's not impossible that a prototype makes its appearance. The riders have a fantastic new partner in Vallnord, a new bike maybe, World Championships at home in Vallnord, Andorra during the first week of September. The season promises to be exciting, and that's what matters. - Max Commencal.


Photo Keno Derleyn

bigquotesI'm really happy with the turn taken by the Riding Addiction team. Since arriving in 2010, each year the team is more professional while maintaining a fun spirit. The team with which I work is extraordinary. The partners are the best in my eyes and our goal is the same, to have the best product to get on the top step of the podium. This year I am happy to have a small junior at my side, he's crazy but we do have fun. In short, the dream is not about to stop, we have many years ahead of us - Myriam Nicole.


Photo Keno Derleyn

bigquotesMy contract was due to end in late 2015, but the Commencal Riding Addiction Team asked me to extend this year, up to 2017. It has been two years that I've ridden for them and it is with this team that I've had my best performances. I feel good and I do not see myself moving elsewhere at the moment. The team is becoming more professional but also keeps the family atmosphere that I like so much. It's for these reasons that I gave them my green light. I cannot wait to start the season, lots of new things await us - Remi Thirion.


bigquotesIt's just the bomb. We have fun like crazy. And it's huge for me to integrate into this team. They are really great with me, so I feel good with them. I'm looking forward to my first race with them. - Gaetan Vige.


Let the season commence!


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15 Comments
  • 20 0
 Good to see Myriam still on the team. She gets better and faster every year!
  • 28 0
 Good to see Myriam.
  • 3 0
 And top billing, no less. Good for her.
  • 3 0
 I am always glad and inspired by people who work hard on their passion and experience results.
  • 2 0
 Best pic in the group, and not because she's good looking, but because of that goofy look!
  • 1 0
 Mmmmmmmmmmmmyriam
  • 10 4
 Love watching Remi ride, so fast and loose !!!! Myriam you are HOT !! Fast tooo ! Cool team, all the best for the WC 2015
  • 3 0
 Nice one, good to see remi and pom pon still on a bike and team they seem really comfortable with. Plus they ride like they don't care! Good luck for 2015
  • 1 0
 Any ideas why her nickname's Pom pon. I've always wondered
  • 3 0
 Awesome team!!!
Lol, Gaetan Vige looks way older than Junior Razz
  • 2 0
 No groupset or drivetrain + brake sponsor??
  • 1 0
 Add SRAM to that list! Since they are still and have been for a long time, a big part of the Riding Addiction set-up. Thanks @TroubleZone13 you are very observant.. Wink
  • 1 1
 Loved my V3. So much fun. Just could not go as fast on it as other, less fun bikes.
  • 2 5
 they need new frame this 2 old now i hope to see something new in 2015 i still have my Supreme DH v2 in frame Smile
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