Since announcing the complete roster of Trek World Racing athletes for the upcoming season, planning has been in full swing with the confirmation of the all-important co-sponsors of the program, as well as the support staff, and the team's participation in the first test camp of the year.Held on the Costa del Sol in Spain, all 7 riders attended the test camp with key Trek staff, and with the participation by Fox Racing Shox and Shimano.
The In Pursuit Teaser video featuring the riders at camp, can be found here:
Next month sees the launch of www.trekworldracing.com, a new freestanding website dedicated to the team and the popular In Pursuit video series.
23 Degrees Sports Management, along with Trek Bicycles, are proud to announce that Trek World Racing's co-sponsors for 2011 will be:
Major Sponsor: Shimano – Drive Train and Brakes www.shimano.com
Major Sponsor: JBL – World leaders in Home and Car Audio www.jbl.com
Major Sponsor: Fox Racing Shox – Suspension, Technical Support www.foxracingshox.com
Quotes from some of the team's new sponsors for 2011:
President/CEO of OGK Kabuto, Mr Hidehito Kimura: -
"KABUTO as a Japanese bicycle & motorcycle helmet manufacturer, we have been in the leading spot here in Japan and Asia. Now it was about time to show the rest of the world our products, and we cannot be happier to do this with Trek World Racing, the best Mountain Bike team in the World Cup scene for the 2011-2012 seasons. We are very excited and cannot wait the season to start."
Managing Director of Royal Racing, Mr Martin Lloyd Evans: -
"Royal is delighted to be sponsoring Trek World Racing and we have been long term admirers of the Trek brand. TWR are the perfect research and development partner for our design team."
Co-founder of Gamut USA, Mr Mateo Graziosi: -
"Gamut is very proud to be selected as the chain device sponsor of the Trek World Racing team. Its elite riders and support crew will certainly add value to our brand while providing feedback to ensure we continue to make best in class products."
Isostar Brand Manager, Mr Daniel Schmid: -
"Isostar sports nutrition is very excited to be a new sponsor of Trek World Racing. We can't wait to support one of the best mountain bike teams in the world and to develop further nutrition products in close collaboration with the riders. We wish TWR lots of success for the upcoming season!"
Trek World Racing athletes will be supported by some of the most experienced and talented staff in the business:
Team Director – Martin Whiteley (AUS) Road Manager/DH Soigneur – Paul Schlitz (AUS) XC Soigneur – Gabby Murphy (AUS) Head Mechanic – Sander Gijs (NED) Team Mechanic – Ely Woody (USA) Team Mechanic – Chris "Monkey" Vasquez (USA) Team Videographers – John and Rob Parkin (GBR)
The primary focus for Trek World Racing will be the World Cups and supporting all riders at the World Championships in Switzerland. The team will attend all Cross Country and Downhill World Cups this season as well as selected events such as the Absa Cape Epic, US Open, Roc d'Azur, selected Pro GRT Events and Swiss Racer Cups, Maxxis Cups and British National DH events.
Interesting fact...Major shoots on riders were from the DH team shredding the trail...yet, UCI and other Federations (USA and our very own for instance) lack of support to this sport....
Guess its totally true...if you want to sell the MTB Sport use DH/FR shoots...but the big chunck will be taking by XC/Road guys....
Nice to see another American joining the WC circus too (Neko). I think its great that the yanks are back - gives the whole DH sport a bigger and more 'world' feeling, like it used to have, especially with rounds in 3 continents now - it really is a WORLD Cup, not just European. Cool.
Thumbs up Trek
(obviously UK riders will continue to dominate though! LOL)
Black Session 88 = WOW looks amazing (almost as good as 0:23 ) Gamut chain guide looks a bit weird when you are used to seeing tacos rather than big bash rings.
Guess its totally true...if you want to sell the MTB Sport use DH/FR shoots...but the big chunck will be taking by XC/Road guys....
Gwinn will win this year!!
Thumbs up Trek
(obviously UK riders will continue to dominate though! LOL)
Gamut chain guide looks a bit weird when you are used to seeing tacos rather than big bash rings.