Cecile Ravanel and Yoann Barelli Stay with the Commencal Vallnord Enduro Team for 2018

Jan 18, 2018

by COMMENCAL BIKES & SKIS

PRESS RELEASE: Commencal Vallnord Enduro Team

Theotim Trabac is welcomed as the Commencal Vallnord Enduro Team's new rider! The young French rider showed his potential by taking the U21 win in Millau at the Enduro World Series last year. This season, he will race in the same category and we're happy to support him in his chase for more podiums!

To be part of this Team is just amazing! I was already riding a Commencal bike for the last two years (Commencal Lac Blanc DH team) and now, it's great to be part of a fully enduro focused team! I can't wait to ride and practice with Cécile, Cedric and Yoann and I'm sure they have a lot to teach me! A few years ago, I would have asked for an autograph from Yoann and now I'm on the same team! It's such a crazy feeling! I'm glad to continue to ride on Commencal too because I always loved the brand and the bike. My plan for this season is to race all the Enduro World Series except the two first in South America. I would like to be on more podiums and another win would be sick!—Theotim Trabac

As Cecile Ravanel hinted at the end of last year, she might not race the full EWS calendar! She would like to make some space in her schedule to prepare for other events like Crankworx and maybe even some DH World Cups! She's not fully decided yet but she's still full of motivation to challenge herself and keep having as much fun as possible! Stay tuned!

Yoann Barelli plans to race as much of the EWS series as his new life circumstances allows. His 9th place in Madeira and his 7th place in Whistler last year show that he's still very much on the pace however as a new father he would obviously like to spend as much time as possible at home in Canada with baby Anna! We can expect to see Yoann on the start line of at least six EWS races in 2018.

I can't wait to see Theotim racing! He's not 20 yet but he already won an EWS in U21, which is awesome! He's super motivated and I really like how he communicates, through his pictures and funny videos! I'll be here to teach him as much as I can, Cecile and Yoann as well, and I'm sure it will be a big plus for his future!—Cedric Ravanel - Team Manager

Concerning our partners, the team is pleased to welcome Spank as our new wheel supplier! The riders will race on Oozy and Spike wheels which are already used by the Commencal Vallnord DH Team. This new partnership increases the link between Commencal and Spank which makes everybody happy! Fabric are stepping up their support, now supplying saddles as well as their cageless bottles! The team will ride on the 'Radius' saddle.

The adventure continues with Commencal and Vallnord which stay as title sponsors! We're very happy to stick with all our other sponsors: SRAM MTB for transmissions and brakes, RockShox for suspension, Smith for goggles, open face helmets and eyewear, Hutchinson for tyres. Kenny will continue to be the clothing sponsor for the Ravanel's and Théotim and Dakine for Yoann.

Northwave for shoes, Renthal for the rider's cockpit, Boeshield T9 for lubricant, Huck Norris for anti-flat tyre inserts and Crank Brothers for pedals. For supporting sponsors, we continue with E13, Effetto Mariposa, Pulse Session, ON Energy, Aerozine Titanium, YTOW, Ice Toolz and Go Pro.

Cheers from everyone at the Commencal Vallnord Enduro Team!

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17 Comments

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Deartist7 (Jan 18, 2018 at 9:02)

Pretty sure he will be riding for RedButt, powered by ANUSOL. #fakenews

glasvagas FL (Jan 18, 2018 at 23:33)

Reeks of getting a knock back from a Red Bull sponsorship request.

MrElFranko (Jan 18, 2018 at 14:45)

This artical is completely wrong. Yoann is riding for Redbutt and ANUSOL

ccolagio (Jan 18, 2018 at 10:35)

I want to see Cecile crush all the ladies in WC DH! Go get some Cecile!

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WAKIdesigns (Jan 18, 2018 at 15:16)

I can’t wait for the News on more riders staying with their sponsors. Exciting!

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conv3rt (Jan 18, 2018 at 15:21)

don't be like that

ErnestFrigelj (Jan 19, 2018 at 0:49)

Some ppl like to know other teams riders and sponsors.....and why do you have to use sarcasm in every comment you post on PB. It was kinda cool at first but now its like "Oh that guy again"

crys-vb (Jan 18, 2018 at 10:06)

baby anna gna be a shreeeeddderrrr

nerds-on-dirt-mtb (Jan 18, 2018 at 9:32)

Good luck this season guys n gals!

airon (Jan 20, 2018 at 21:02)

lots of comments. must be prity big news for January. a video would liven things up a bit.

konarider112 (Jan 19, 2018 at 6:32)

Stoked to see her shred the dh scene!

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