Cedric Gracia Video Interview - Sea Otter 2010

Apr 17, 2010
by Mike Levy  
We caught up with Cedric Gracia to see what he's been up to and have a closer look at his Santa Cruz V10 dowhill bike and Nickel 4X machine.

Watch the 15 minute video to see Cedric in action!

Read on...
Cedric Gracia has been busy! Besides training hard for a strong comeback from a knee injury, Cedric has been working on creating his own program: the CG racing Brigade. Watch the video to hear from the man himself!


Cedric Gracia on the Gracia racing brigade

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Cedric's Santa Cruz V10




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Cedric will be running RockShox suspension on all his machines




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CG Racing Brigade




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He'll be using a Nickel for 4X racing and general hooliganism


Visit Cedric's official site to keep up with him!

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101 Comments
  • 23 4
 Wow, that is so sick looking.
I would love to ride that for anything, ++++ Santa Cruz!
  • 6 5
 suits him so well
  • 9 1
 hahaha "maybe it sound a little bit gay, but i was feeling much better"
  • 3 1
 that shit is tight
  • 13 2
 Cedric is funny. He has such a chill personality.
  • 7 1
 like him or not...he's straight up! Good luck CG!
  • 3 1
 i dont know why but im so happy hes back
  • 9 1
 It's because he's a legend of the sport stinker. Pretty much all around awesome dude and rider.
  • 1 2
 he mentioned a new v10 :0 wonder if its carbon
  • 3 7
flag cikudh (Apr 18, 2010 at 4:10) (Below Threshold)
 too many welding point for carbon
  • 2 5
 He's running hope brakes YEAH! hope all the way!!
  • 10 3
 anyone else thinks the setup on that nickel looks just a little sketchy?
  • 2 1
 how much would you love to be the kid on his team! sounds mint, legend
  • 2 2
 just me or does tha Nickel look like a Haro and many other POS?
  • 1 0
 I'm suprised Cedric is supported by Hope for braking, I would have thought it would be a full sram setup since he's running boxxers and X.0
  • 1 0
 Um You know I've always wondered...Why dont DH'ers ride pivitols?
  • 1 0
 has to be green! Razz
  • 1 0
 new v10 will be seen in lisbon..10minutos far from my place...YEAH!
  • 1 0
 carbon ..... www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230910
  • 1 0
 CG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • 16 1
 CG = Legend.
Looks like he has been hitting the gym hard too.
Everyone whips the Nivara arch at Fort bill...... GC suicides it ;o)
Great character to be back this year.
  • 11 0
 Even Gracia is smart enough to not run those tires he designed. hahahaha....
  • 2 1
 hella funny! my first thought was, "high roller???, doesn't he rep schwalbe?"
I'm a MAXXIS man myself. thru and thru
  • 5 0
 Panaracer actually. High roller on the V10 and he has (for now at least) got his own panaracer on the 4x bike.

What an absolute legend tho, awesome style and attitude!
  • 13 3
 ladies in red are sexy Wink
  • 6 1
 Been looking foward to see how hes doing at santa cruz, looks like very well! hes gonna kill it Smile
  • 2 0
 The worldcup and general racing is so much better with CG on board. If you watch a lot of riders, you can distinguish him just by his oldschool riding style. He is a very unique rider and personality. You gotta try the hamburgers at his cafe in Andorra!
  • 2 0
 that's sick hes coming back iv missed watching him hes got one of the greatest personalities in the scene, and hes just a bad ass rider in general from the WC-rampage hes the best
  • 1 0
 Cedric is just the best sh*t in the business. So happy he's back from injury, seemed that a little bit of fun was missing from the WC last year without him.

I think it really tells a lot about his commitment to his sponsors and the sport to sit down with a website for probably close to an hour, going over his sponsors, his drive, and his plans for getting all sorts of people into racing and the product he represents.

CG for the win!
  • 2 0
 i gotta have knee surgery in june. wish i had a trainer to get me backon form afterwards
  • 2 0
 I´m with you - about to have my second knee surgery (ACL) end of may.
No trainer too, but with cedric returning to wc-racing I should be able to recover for my afterworksessions that I love so much. Keeps me going. All the best
  • 2 0
 One of the great riders in this sport and I am so glad that he landed with a great sponsor like SC.
  • 2 0
 he is the best. just think if he really took it as serious as others. he would totally dominate.
  • 2 0
 regardless of how he fairs,mad respect for him!!!love the renewed vigor he's bringing!!!
  • 1 0
 CG good to see your back primed up as never before ! But don't forget, a beer after a race never hurts ! Good luck with the Brigade !
  • 3 0
 Good luck cedric, always a pleasure to see you race.
  • 1 0
 Cedy, your the man. Killing on wheels, or giving it up for the next gen. Nice to see someone pulling it all out, for the love of it.
  • 2 0
 Am I the only one experiencing super slow loading times on videos? PB gotta do something about this. Frown
  • 1 0
 out of curiosity, how long have gravity riders been running san marco zoncalon saddles? thought it was a tri saddle... just wondering...
  • 1 0
 Carbon V10's should be interesting.

CG = top bloke, dude all the best for 2010.
  • 1 0
 What are the brake levers hes got on that bike thats worth more than my house?
  • 3 0
 Hope Tech V2 My friend.
  • 2 0
 uauuuuuuuuu Nice machine beautiful!!!!
  • 1 0
 He specifically said "new materials" when he spoke about the new V-10. Will it be a carbon frame?
  • 1 0
 the nickel looks like your gunna fly over the bars. needs a lower standover height?
  • 2 0
 what a bummer of a 4x bike
  • 1 0
 U DA MAN!!!11!!11!11!111!!11!!1!!11111 one one one one one lol nice to see CG back in the scene, a true legend!
  • 1 0
 got to love this man Big Grin been in racing for so long and still so fresh Smile
big ups for CG !
  • 6 4
 ya dream rides right there
  • 5 4
 nightmares are dreams too
  • 1 0
 So fucking sick. One of the nicest bikes ive seen, loving the colours so lush
  • 1 0
 lol anyone else notice all the birds flying around him? jesus! I had to rewind because I was distracted.
  • 2 0
 You have A.D.D. Welcome to the club!
  • 2 0
 at last he runs rock shox
  • 4 2
 well, Cedric is insane!
  • 4 3
 cant wait to see what the new v-10 looks like
  • 2 1
 sweet! in one week a i'll meet CGBig Grin
  • 2 0
 for the fully
  • 2 0
 the guy is a legend
  • 1 0
 Straight up, funny guy. Good to have you back on the circuit!
  • 1 0
 The new V10 presentation in Portugal, Lousã!!!
WOW!

Quem Diria! hehe
  • 1 0
 i think im going to ride in louzan again this weekend Big Grin
maybe to see these awsome riders! the best of the world! Yeaah Big Grin
  • 2 0
 French Riders Powa !!!!
  • 1 0
 i love the fact that he doesn't run flat bars!
  • 1 0
 CG is an utter Legend.. Would love to see him do well this year..
  • 1 0
 stoked to see cedric back and ready to rip!!
  • 2 0
 CEDRIC GRACIA = HERO!
  • 1 0
 is "hooliganism" kinda like shenanigans?
  • 1 0
 yes sir!
  • 10 1
 Ill pistol whip the next guy who says shenanigans
  • 9 0
 shenanigans
  • 2 0
 "hey farva whats the name of that place with all the fancy crap on the walls" haha quality film
loving the new bikes and cant wait to see him race them
  • 3 0
 You mean Shenaigans? You're talking about Shenanigans's, right?
  • 1 0
 so they really are making a new v10
  • 1 0
 I ride nothing but Santa Cruz and that bike is sick!!!
  • 1 0
 snt cruz is like an all star team
  • 1 0
 Cedric have the best bike
  • 1 0
 If cedric stays injury free, he's gona be on it - glad he's back
  • 1 0
 Cedric is the fucking man!!
  • 10 13
 I like the bikes... but for a pro it just seems.... not eye-catching if that makes sense. just doesnt stand out as a super bike for a super competitor and a legend, just my view....
  • 2 0
 Some people like their bikes simple, its all personal preference.
  • 1 0
 why norco-manic-maniac?what kinda super ride do you have in mind?
  • 1 0
 i know its all down to personal preference thats why im saying its just my view, just saying it doesnt look amazing, even thou it has reli nice parts on it, if he is happy then i am happy for him
  • 1 0
 this guy is so sick
  • 1 0
 I love U cedric
  • 1 0
 nicee lookin bikee
  • 1 0
 hes such a nice guy!
  • 1 0
 funny guy
  • 2 4
 Shit, I do a list of my dream bike, and It's almost this!! Only 2 pieces to change! Wink Sick bike!
  • 1 1
 hope brakes?
  • 1 2
 cedric thinks riding a v10 is gonna make him a winner...joker
  • 2 0
 its not the bike that makes u a winner i think they call it talent which sets racers apart!
  • 1 2
 The Commencal was cooler and more stylish.It was made just for CG.
  • 1 0
 It might make you think like that because Commencal is a french company so it fits.
  • 1 0
 commencal is from Andora!
  • 1 0
 Which is nearby France Wink
  • 1 2
 talks to much
  • 2 0
 yes I have to admit he did talk's to much but it's only because he had to talk in english even if english wasn't that bad for a frenchy like us!!

Cedric Président !! Go for it !!
  • 1 0
 nar i think he was good just edited badly
  • 3 4
 I want 1 o.O
  • 1 0
 i want many







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