Eliot Jackson is Back and Joins Bernard Kerr and Micayla Gatto - Pivot's DH World Cup Team
The first year of the Pivot Cycles Factory Team in 2013 exceeded expectations and only got stronger as the year went on. Bernard Kerr was able to join an elite group of riders by breaking into the top ten at the Hafjell World Cup, as well as placing 8th in the Canadian Open DH and 4th at the Bringewood British National Round. The team plans to build on this success with what we believe to be the most exciting, stylish and complementary roster of the 2014 season.
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Eliot Jackson is able to do things that seem to defy logic, all while being humble, approachable and down to earth. Now that he is not focusing 100% of his efforts on winning World Cups, he has more time to do what he does best: ride a bike like no one else in the world does. Eliot brings an enthusiasm and positivity to the team and circuit that is unparalleled and we are happy to have him as a part of Pivot Cycles family.
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When we learned Micayla was a free agent for the 2014 season, we jumped at the opportunity to bring her on-board. The talented young female from Canada has had an astounding amount of success over the past few years including podiums at Crankworx, Sea Otter and a UCI World Cup round, in addition to being reigning Canadian National Champion. What is astonishing is she has been able to achieve this mostly all on her own, without a full World Cup team behind her. With the support of the Pivot Cycles Factory Team in 2014, we believe Micayla will be able to show her true potential.
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The team will be competing on the new 27.5 DH bike (see the full preview from 2013 Crankworx here) and will hit all the UCI World Cups, both European and Whistler Crankworx, select British Nationals and other high profile events.
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The 2014 Pivot Factory Race Team would like to thank their amazing sponsors, without them none of this would be possible: Pivot Cycles, Race Face, Reynolds, X-Fusion Shox, Schwalbe Tyres, Replay XD, Jet Black Cycling, Bluegrass and Leatt.
Eliot Jackson is able to do things that seem to defy logic, all while being humble, approachable and down to earth. Now that he is not focusing 100% of his efforts on winning World Cups, he has more time to do what he does best: ride a bike like no one else in the world does. Eliot brings an enthusiasm and positivity to the team and circuit that is unparalleled and we are happy to have him as a part of Pivot Cycles family.
Image by Dan Severson
 | I don't think I can express how happy and fortunate I am to be riding in the 2014 season! Pivot Cycles have given me an opportunity of a lifetime and I can't wait to hit the slopes with two of my best friends, Micayla and Bernard. While I will be racing, my main focus this year is showing everyone just how great these bikes are and producing content for all of you to enjoy. I've made a lot of progress with my illness, which will allow me to do this safely and comfortably. This is probably a huge surprise to pretty much everyone, but who doesn't like a nice surprise every now and then? - Eliot Jackson |
Image by Scott Robarts
When we learned Micayla was a free agent for the 2014 season, we jumped at the opportunity to bring her on-board. The talented young female from Canada has had an astounding amount of success over the past few years including podiums at Crankworx, Sea Otter and a UCI World Cup round, in addition to being reigning Canadian National Champion. What is astonishing is she has been able to achieve this mostly all on her own, without a full World Cup team behind her. With the support of the Pivot Cycles Factory Team in 2014, we believe Micayla will be able to show her true potential.
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| Being named to the Pivot Cycles Factory Team for 2014 is a dream come true. The bikes look amazing and I cannot wait to test them out. I'm so excited to be doing something fresh and different, and to be on a team with two of my best friends from the WC race circuit. Our team dynamic is going to be INSANE! Bernard and Eliot are so incredibly talented, friendly, easygoing and outgoing guys, it's an honour to be put beside them on the team. Nothing but greatness will come from this collaboration of top-notch products, best friends, and racing around the world. This kind of support and recognition is a goal I've been striving to reach for my entire career; I could not be more excited! - Micayla Gatto |
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| I am so excited for the year ahead as Pivot make the best bikes and know exactly what we need to be able to train and race at 100%. Having the opportunity to ride along side Eliot and Micyala on the same team is a dream come true...we all get along so well and have so much fun...and for me fun is the key to riding bikes and chasing that podium! - Bernard Kerr |
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The team will be competing on the new 27.5 DH bike (see the full preview from 2013 Crankworx here) and will hit all the UCI World Cups, both European and Whistler Crankworx, select British Nationals and other high profile events.
The 2014 Pivot Factory Race Team would like to thank their amazing sponsors, without them none of this would be possible: Pivot Cycles, Race Face, Reynolds, X-Fusion Shox, Schwalbe Tyres, Replay XD, Jet Black Cycling, Bluegrass and Leatt.
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Wonder How he solved the exercise induced asthma problem?
Same trail as the recent interview
www.vitalmtb.com/videos/member/Untitled,17000/Feanaro,9776
iframe src='http://www.vitalmtb.com/v/17000?width=780&height=440' width='780' height='440' frameborder='0'>/iframe>p>a href='http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/member/Untitled,17000/Feanaro,9776'>Kristian Atkins and Eliot Jackson in Antarctica!!!! /a> - More a href='http://www.vitalmtb.com'>Mountain Bike/a> a href='http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/main'>Videos/a>/p>
good luck to micayla though
That more than makes up for his asthma.
Thanks to pivot we'll still get to see this