The 2016 Rocky Mountain Urge BP Rally Team by RockyMountainBicycles

After two incredible seasons on the Enduro World Series circuit, the “Frenchies & Canucks” Rally Team has racked up notable podiums and stage wins, while taking 2nd place in the team overall both years! The core group of Florian Nicolaï, Jesse Melamed, and Alex Cure need no introduction. Flo’s fluid style and track vision makes him a podium threat at every race he enters, while Jesse and Alex have been steadily honing their craft and becoming true contenders on the circuit.

EWS round 8 Finale Ligure Italy. Photo by Matt Wragg.

Florian Nicolaï - 22 | France

2015 EWS no. 3 - 2nd
2015 EWS no. 4 - 4th
2014 EWS no. 1 - 3rd
2015 EWS Overall - 4th

EWS round 7 Ainsa Spain. Photo by Matt Wragg.

Jesse Melamed - 23 | Canada

2015 EWS no. 2 - 9th
2014 EWS no. 4 - 13th
2013 EWS no. 5 - 6th
2014 Overall - 24th

Alex Cure - 21 | France

2015 EWS no. 7 - 14th
2014 EWS no. 1 - 7th
2014 EWS no. 3 - 7th
2014 Overall - 11th

For 2016, Flo, Jesse, and Alex are joined by newcomers; Andréane Lanthier-Nadeau (ALN), Sébastien Claquin, and Remi Gauvin.

Andréane Lanthier-Nadeau - 24 | Canada

2015 EWS no. 7 - 4th
2015 Oregon Enduro Series no. 2 - 1st
2015 EWS no. 8 - 12th
2015 U23 XC Canadian Nationals - 9th

Andréane lives in BC and is a transplant from the Rocky Mountain Factory XC team. She's always excelled at the technical aspects of the sport, but after winning the Hood River Oregon Enduro Series last year on a borrowed Thunderbolt, it was clear that she had massive potential in enduro. For 2016, she's chosen to focus on EWS, and will ride the entire series.

Rémi Gauvin - 23 | Canada

2015 Canada Cup DH no. 1 - 3rd
2015 Northwest Cup DH no. 1 - 5th
2014 DH World Championships - 36th
2013 Garbanzo DH - 3rd

Rémi has a DH racing background with notable national and international podiums. He played a large role in the development and testing phases of the Maiden DH bike. He joins the team this year as a full-time EWS racer, as well as the team’s communicator.

Altitude Rally Edition. EWS round 7 Ainsa Spain. Photo by Matt Wragg.

Sébastien Claquin - 19 | France

2015 French Enduro Series - Champion
2015 EWS no. 7 - 2nd U21
2015 EWS no. 8 - 3rd U21
2014 Overall - 1st U21

Sébastien is a top EWS prospect that’s shown massive potential. He’s risen through the ranks of French enduro, becoming the 2015 French Enduro Champion, while also claiming strong U21 podium finishes at the EWS level. We’re excited to have him on board for 2016.

The Rocky Mountain Bicycles Urge bp Rally Team rides Rocky Mountain bikes and wears Urge bp helmets. The team is supported by: Shimano, Maxxis, Fox, Stan’s NoTubes, Race Face, Royal Racing, 7iDP, FTI Consulting, Smith, WTB, OneUp, Clif bar, Evoc, & Val d’allos.