HUTCHINSON UNITED RIDE TO POLYGON BIKES

2013 race season : Hutchinson UR team partners up with Polygon for the team frames and travels to Indonesia for the team launch

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A holiday in Indonesia and it looks to be all official, Hutchinson United Ride move from Morewood to Polygon bikes and gain a team member. Full press release below including pics from I’m pretty sure on this the wonderful Tim Bardsley-Smith. Hopefully we’ll see some Polygons this week at Aus Champs….

After a great 2012 year during which the team made it on to more than 34 podiums throughout the season, Hutchinson UR has some important goals for 2013. The team has chosen Polygon as frames sponsor and welcomes the recently crowned female junior world champion, Holly Feniak.

Sometimes decisions regarding bike partners are difficult to take. But signing with Polygon was an easy choice for the team. Yannick Granieri and Sam Reynolds, friends of the team and slopestylers already riding for Polygon told the team that the brand was very professional and passionate about racing. After some testing with different bikes in Whistler last Autumn, Fabien and Mick realized that the Polygon DHX was the fastest bike that they had been riding. The team went to Indonesia in October to visit the factory and it became clear that Polygon and Hutchinson UR share the same goals and values. On top of that, Polygon is giving the riders a lot of liberty to develop the gravity range and to make all the bikes even faster.

To officially launch this partnership, Mick Hannah, his sister Tracey, Fabien Cousinié, Guillaume Cauvin and Holly Feniak all met up in Surabaya in Indonesia to launch the 2013 season at Polygon HQ accompanied by their title sponsor Hutchinson Tires.

Fabien, the team owner and also rider for Hutchinson UR says : “I’m very excited to have all the riders here together for the first time. It’s essential for us to be able to meet here in Indonesia to set up the Polygon bikes and have a look at the new Hutchinson tires we will be riding this season. I’m eager to get the racing started, from now my goal it’s to be more a rider than a manager, i’m so happy to have found a good staff to help all the riders and myself focus on racing.”

Yustian Nimara from Polygon says : “We are very excited with the signing of the team to represent Polygon in the World Cup circuit for the first time and it’s a dream come true to work together with outstanding athletes like Mick & Tracey Hannah and the junior world champion Holly Feniak. This will be an exciting time for both the team and Polygon to step up to the next level and to follow our strategic plan of working with young and outstanding athletes.”

Jérome Dumartin from Hutchinson says : “After the good season in 2012, we are proud to support our team again and we expect lots of great results especially since the arrival of Holly Feniak. Our presence on the mountain bike downhill scene is an essential strategic choice for Hutchinson ; our DH range is more and more complete every year in order to respond to the teams and customers needs.”

The Hutchinson and Polygon partnership is very helpful for the team’s improvement in racing and product development. Hutchinson will be providing tires for all of Polygon’s downhill and enduro range.

The team would like to thank the following sponsors to keep being part of the adventure for 2013 :

Hutchinson for tires, AllTricks.com as official bikeshop, Fox for suspensions , Formula for braking , Spank for cockpit, Bluegrass helmets and protections, Crank Brothers for pedals and seat posts, Zodiac Watches, 100% for goggles and sunglasses, Mavic for wheels, E13 for cranks, chain guides and chain rings, Zéfal pumps and chain lubs, Blackmountain snowscoot, ODI grips, FiveTen for shoes and Kronos titanium springs.

The team is also proud to welcome as partners :

• Polygon as Bikes sponsors
• Alpinestars for racing and casual clothes
• Fizik for saddles
• Sony for helmet cam
• VP Components, for headsets
• JetBlack Products for trainers
• Clear Protect for frames protections

Rider quotes :

Mick : “This trip to indonesia is a perfect way to start the 2013 riding season. I’m happy to be riding a Polygon bike this year, as I’m confident that their downhill bike is easily capable of winning. In addition to that, Hutchinson is working very hard on providing us with the best possible tire choices. I’m working hard to be in top form for the World Championships in Pietermaritzburg in South Africa.”

Tracey : “I’ve just started riding my new downhill bike a few days ago. The recovery from my broken femur is going well and I’ve already got some great confidence on the bike. My first race will be at the Australian National Championships in Canberra this weekend. I’m eager to start racing again to see how strong I am.”

Holly : “This is the first time I’ve travelled to Asia and also my first trip so far on my own. The whole team really are amazing riders and a great laugh. I’m getting on with them so well. This year I will be doing the full world cup season along with other important international races that I have never competed in. It’s going to be a great challenge to discover and race all these new tracks. I can’t wait to get started!”

Guillaume : “This year will be my first in the Elite category. I want to do my best at all the races and see where that gets me. Mick and Fabien always help me a lot in training, scoping the right lines, checking the braking areas and setting up my bike. I know I have all the right ingredients to go fast. After being 2nd in Elite at the French Cup race last year, I would like to go one better this season.”

Brook MacDonald Wins First Ever National DH Title

Trek World Racing's new signing Brook MacDonald (pictured here with team mate Neko Mulally in New Zealand, courtesy of Carol Stacy) took his Trek Session 9.9 to a first ever Elite National Title on the Rotorua course earlier today. The former Junior World Champion and World No.5 has had a busy couple of weeks both preparing for this event, racing in Hunua and filming in Queenstown for Anthill Production's new project.

Brook qualified fastest after his main world class rival Sam Blenkinsop, who's won the last 3 rounds of the NZ National Series, flatted in his seeding run. This meant Sam set an early time that was good enough to keep him in the hotseat until Brook hit the track. Sam's time of 2m 49.90secs looked solid and placed him ahead of team mate and current Junior World Champion Loic Bruni (FRA), but Brook crossed the line more than 2.5secs quicker with a 2m 47.22secs and was understandably ecstatic.

"It's my first ever National Champs title so I am pretty stoked. I made one pretty big mistake up the top and I was pretty sure I was going down. I dont know how I rode that out, so I was pretty lucky and I knew from there I had to make up time. For the amount of training I've been able to do with a back issue and a lot of travelling, I still have my fitness so it is super cool and great to be back on the top step. To be able to wear the national jersey for my new team Trek World Racing will be sick."

The team's other downhiller from New Zealand, George Brannigan, did not compete as he is still recovering from knee surgery.

2013 CRC/Nukeproof Pulse Frames

We don't think there's been a more eagerly awaited year of racing than the one ahead, with team shake-ups, new signings and controversy surrounding the pro downhill scene during the off-season.

Websites, forums and magazines have been full of speculation, opinion and debate so we're looking forward to letting the racers do their talking on the hill. Speaking of, here's a sneak peek at the Nukeproof Pulse race frame that Sam Hill, Matt Simmonds and Joe Smith will be on board this year.

2013 CFR DH Race

The classic is back! The college crew from Clemson University is holding their 8 th annual DH Spring race.
It’s been an eventful winter for the SE in terms of racing with more races in the down time that we’ve
been used to in the past, so why miss out on another opportunity to get some training in before the full
season kicks off. Rain or shine, we’ll see you all out on Saturday March 16th!

What: Clemson Freeride 8th Annual Spring DH Race

When: Saturday March 16, 2013

Where: Issaqueena Lake Road, Central, SC 29630
Google Coordinates: 34.746259,-82.865742 for the parking lot

Schedule:
1000 START Practice/Registration
1200 END Practice
1300 First Rider

Registration:
Onsite/Same Day Only

Entry Cost:
$25 entry fee

Categories:
Juniors
Ladies
Beginner
Sport
Expert

Awards/Prizes:
Cash and Sponsor Donated Prizes

Event Links:
http://www.facebook.com/events/462424943812683/

Other Info and Requirements:
• Got Questions? Contact the crew via the Facebook Event Page
• Race goes on rain or shine
• Just Have Fun!

Lodging:
Clemson Area Info: http://www.cityofclemson.org/

Sponsored By:

www.mountainkhakis.com
www.deitycomponents.com
www.rideonbicycles.net
www.gojammedia.com

Race Coverage to be provided by www.gojammedia.com
FB: www.facebook.com/GoJamMedia

2013 Windrock Round 2

Cold? So…. Snow? So….. Go blow the dust off that DH gear and get your arse out to Windrock (Oliver Springs), TN for Race 2 of the Windrock Winter Series. This is the big one folks! The first race was held on the tamest trail that WR had to offer……Snakerock, where JD Swanguen took the top spot over NC’s young gun Jay Fesperman. I know that the East Coasters aren’t gonna let the lone West Coaster take the
second and final round without a fight.

Are you ready? For the final round the crew is upping the anty with the full monty, Windmill!!!!….. top-o-the mountain to the bottom. It hasn’t posted on Strava yet, but it’s a 10+ minute run with what has to be about 2000 ft of elevation change. Bring your balls! You’re gonna need them.

What: Windrock Winter Series – Race 2

When: Sunday, February 17, 2013

Where: 912 Windrock Road, Oliver Springs, TN 37840

Registration:
On-site/Same day Only

Prices:
Access to Park (not included in race registration):
• $17 Daily Coal Creek OHVA Permit
• $33 Two Day Coal Creek OHVA Permit
Race Registration: $30.00

DH Categories:
• Open (Pro/Elite/Cat1) – Cash Payout
• Amateur (All others) – Prizes as provided by event sponsors

Schedule:
Saturday - Open Practice – Whenever the shuttle(s) start to whenever the shuttle’s stop
Sunday:
• 0800 Registration Open
• 0900 First Shuttle
• 1330 Course Closed
• 1430 First Rider

Event Links:
Windrock Winter Series Race 2 on Facebook:
Coal Creek Off Highway Vehicle Area:
Local Area Website: Oak Ridge Visitors Bureau:

Requirements:

• Bring some cash to pitch in for the shuttle service, please. Some of the dedicated Windrockers
are kinda enough to lend their trucks to lug you and your gear up the mountain for two days,
the least we can is give them a few bucks as a thank you.
• Daily park access permit required of which is not included in race registration. No permit, no
race.

• Bring some TP paper, just in case the Porto-Johns run out

Lodging Info: Windrock Park Campground - Located on 259 acres with picturesque views of the surrounding
mountains. The park includes 39 recreational vehicle sites with full hookups: sewer and electrical
accommodating 30, 50 amps and 110.

Also available are 10 rental cabins with 2 double bunk beds, kitchenette and a bathroom with showering
facilities. There are 25 primitive campsites with overflow camping capabilities. All RV sites and primitive
campsites have a fire ring and picnic table.

There are 2 bathhouses inside the park, one on the RV campsite and the other on the primitive
campsite. Campground manager office hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Telephone number is 865-435-
1251 or visit www.windrockpark.com.

Local Area Hotels:
Double Tree Inn – (865) 481-2468
Comfort Inn – (865) 481-8200 (mention “Windrock ATV Rate” for discount!)
Days Inn – (865) 483-5615
Hampton Inn – (865) 482-7889 (Special Windrock Rates and trailer parking available!)
Jameson Inn – (865) 483-6809
Super 8 – (865) 483-1200
Econo Lodge – (865) 482-9968

Windrock Bed and Breakfast: 865-776-5683. Located approximately 3 miles from the trail head by
asphalt and also has direct access to the trail system via trail 18 or 28 so you don’t have to trailer your
ATV’s to the trails. Visit their website for more details at www.windrockbedandbreakfast.com.

The Windmill Inn Bed & Breakfast: 865-730-6413. Located at 606 Butler Mill Road, just 1/2 mile west of
the entrance to Windrock Road. The Inn is the former site of the Beech Park Baptist Church. For more
information and a list of amenities, visit their website at www.windmillinnbedandbreakfast.com.

Sponsored By:
GoJaMedia
Billy Goat Bikes
Coal Creek OHVA
Team Gut Bomb
Red House Bikes

Race Coverage to be provided by GoJaMMedia
www.gojammedia.com

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