Team Animal Commencal 2009

Feb 24, 2009
by Si Paton  
Tuesday 24th of February 2009 and down the M1 towards the big smoke. Luckily Madison the UK disty for all things shiny is located just north of London in Milton Keynes.

No gold on the streets here, you'll have to look around the necks of this World beating team for that...Photos by Sven Martin.

Madison is the UK disty for Commencal, Shimano, Bell, DT Swiss, Gamut, Kryptonite, Mavic, Mr. Crud, Ogio, ParkTool, Thor and a load more top brands. Hence the Atherton family were there supporting their sponsors in full. All was unveiled down at their trade show called "Ice Bike" that's running for three days.

www.Madison.co.uk

Rather than my usual dribble I'm going to make some of you very, very happy by keeping quiet as these pictures tell a thousand words. Over to you my informed friends...

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No donkeys on this Blackpool beach - Are those Continental Tyres?


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Riser 40mm?


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When you are a World Champion you too can have your name on your bike.


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Dan to race BMX at the London Olympics 2012? You heard it here first!


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Gate practice sessions were the next day.


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Big Brother


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The joys of Winter training.


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Damn! World Champs clip in.


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UCI World Champion


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661 TomCats, your knee's best friends


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All the fun of the fair.


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Rachel is back on the road bike and is due to see her specialist this Friday.


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Steady boys...


The only other good thing about Milton Keynes? Head to J14 of the M1 and session Pineham BMX track before you head home. Just follow your nose, it is right by the water treatment place.

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The Family to beat


Looking to see the Athertons in the UK? I spoke to Dan Brown the Atherton Team Manager exclusively today who confirmed they will be appearing at the Fort William World Cup and select rounds of the NPS Race Series which is co-sponsored by www.Pinkbike.com! For the rest of you, checkout their schedule and more on www.athertonracing.co.uk

Pinkbike wish the Athertons a healthy and successful 2009 season!

Stay Unclipped.

Si Paton.
www.Descent-Gear.com
Trackside and Online.

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60 Comments
  • 13 0
 sick suits i like this team
  • 9 1
 what a sweet bike! there are going to have an excellent 2009 season good luck to the athertons family!
  • 5 32
flag bdellsworth09 (Feb 24, 2009 at 20:05) (Below Threshold)
 steady now... i dont hink so.. wow can i sign up for the team... Smile
  • 3 4
 photos shot in Santa Cruz, California. Thats pretty cool
  • 3 2
 Yeah, I was gonna say thats the Boardwalk isn't it? lol Nice!
  • 4 1
 Aye is racheal still injured from the accident?
  • 4 0
 Tacobell123 - she came out alot better then youd expect...dislocated shoulder at the worst i believed. Other than a few bumps and bruises...

So yea as mentioned in the write up, she's seeing her specialist soon and should have the go ahead to get full on biking again Wink

Sam
  • 4 1
 Their bikes are so sick!
  • 2 0
 True, Bikes are sick. Shame they aren't on Sunline anymore. They made quality products. Anyone know what bars they are?
  • 0 0
 ^Shimano
  • 1 0
 Shimano make bars? Wow.
  • 1 0
 Up to now their Pro range has mostly been roady stuff, obviously they're expanding their line....
  • 7 0
 as much as i support gee i'd prefer for him to loose to peaty this time round..
  • 3 0
 That is very true! I want Peat to win the Worlchampionship so much. For me he is the GOAT!!!
  • 1 0
 Aye, GO PEATY!
  • 7 0
 I am glad rachel is back on the bike
  • 6 0
 Dan racing bmx at the 2012 olympics? I'll be watching for sure, best of luck dan!
  • 7 2
 Well I hope Rachel will wear a helmet on her DH bike at least. I'm still disappointed about her accident.
  • 2 0
 "Graves v.r. Atherton got my money on Graves." You don't say, Graves is the smoothest rider in the game. However Dan goes pretty big so he could take him. Anyways, I won't be surpised if Athertons all make it onto the podium again. Smile
  • 2 0
 Great team!! Good luck Athertons!!
I always remember the words of Dan in F1rst movie "The feeling when you are on the bike just seems right........." and all the rest.
It was great expression and I love whathing it over and over again.

All best for all of you guys.
Patryk
  • 0 0
 his finishing "signature" stay unclipped is starting to get on my nerves. ITs a personal preference, so honestly i think he needs to stop with the propaganda, and STFU about something that some riders prefer, and come up with a better finishing than that.
  • 0 0
 i know its really anoying me aswell
  • 8 6
 My God, Rachel gets hot and hotter every year. Let´s call the playboy mag sometime soon.
  • 8 6
 BIG NEWS!!! The team is exactly the same as last year... OMG STOP THE PRESSES.
  • 4 0
 should we have expected anything different after last season?!?!
  • 0 1
 best thing about Milton Keynes?

WOBURN SANDS...check this out:

www.pinkbike.com/photo/342965

www.pinkbike.com/photo/2222168

located between Bletchley and Milton Keynes about 1/2 mile out of "Woburn Sands" village
  • 2 1
 There all on oakley too now, still dont get why dans not on red bull yet though..............
  • 2 0
 i was just about to ask why dan isn't on red bull cos i read somewhere that they all use a red bull 'conditioner' for training and stuuf. Also looks like rach is using nike as well now.
  • 4 2
 Graves v.r. Atherton got my money on Graves.
  • 2 1
 Sponsored by Gamut but has a e.13 guide. Must have been a last minute sponsor change.
  • 2 0
 no that just what madison import
  • 1 0
 I feel like their race kits are going to give me a seizure.
  • 1 0
 damn, no more sunline direct mounts
  • 0 0
 Wow Gee's bike looks amazing, but whats going on with the 40mm riser bars lol
  • 2 2
 those bikes look like the old 02, 03, 04 giant DH bikes, but without the vertical rear shock.
  • 10 0
 Well, they look remarkably like the 09 Commencal Downhill Bikes. And I think they´re on to a winning season here again.
  • 8 0
 All that team needs now is Farmer Jack Smile
  • 1 0
 what happened to racing 4x?!?!
  • 4 2
 Rachel - sweet! AAAAA
  • 3 2
 Your damn right "World Champs clip in". One with the bike, rock on!
  • 0 0
 sick gear and even sicker bikes
  • 1 1
 smart kit and paint job Smile Smile Smile Smile
  • 0 0
 minted(luv the bike)hope u do well
  • 0 0
 The Super Team at it's best
  • 0 0
 If only I could ride for commencal...
  • 0 0
 they are so going to kick ass this year
  • 1 1
 what are the forks? fox 40's (special edition)? or is it 09 dunno ??
  • 0 0
 Looks nice...no more silver stanchions though?
  • 0 0
 well animal is a clothing company so they better look this awesome
  • 0 0
 loving the new look, should be a great year again Big Grin can't wait Smile Big Grin Smile
  • 0 0
 Hell good
  • 0 0
 u rock gee
  • 0 0
 Dreambikee
  • 1 1
 Oh!family team!
  • 0 0
 atherton rocks!!!!
  • 0 0
 sick bike
  • 0 0
 sick team
  • 1 2
 RachelBig Grin
  • 0 2
 the suits are too flashy
  • 2 0
 nah they are off da hook, I would luv to own that gear







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