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Monday
May142012

Catching Up With 2012 DRD/Intense

Escondido, CA – The ‘DRD Intense’ factory mountain bike team has had a great launch to the 2012 season!   Arguably one of the top American teams on the circuit, the DRD program is constantly evolving into a powerhouse on any race circuit!  The DRD Intense team recently finished a west coast swing of major American races.  The following recap will bring you all up to speed on our team’s development this beginning part of the year!

SEA OTTER CLASSIC – Monterey, CA

As the first major event of the season, the Sea Otter Classic brings together the entire cycling community in an outdoor expo & festival type atmosphere.  The DRD Intense team had a strong presence both on and off the track.  With a new trailer & awning, fresh new colors, and some great new sponsors, we were definitely one of the hottest teams around!

CHECK OUT THE DRD INTENSE Sea Otter Classic Video!

Team DRD/Intense Mission#1: Sea Otter - More Mountain Bike Videos

Dual Slalom

The Warren Brothers, Cody & Austin, both had a stellar day in dual slalom, both qualifying in the top 15 out of over a hundred racers!  After some tight races, Cody would finish in at 11th, while younger brother Austin would finish in 13th.

“The track was a lot of fun,” exclaimed Austin Warren!  “I was just getting used to it when I went against Mick Hannah in the 2nd round (Hannah is a perennial favorite to win at Sea Otter).  I was stoked to get past the first round in my first year as pro & into the round of 16.  It’s a great learning experience & I can’t wait for next year!”

Downhill

Sea Otter’s downhill track is notoriously pedally & riddled with obstacles & jumps.  This made for a hard & competitive course, despite being tamer than a typical downhill race track. 

“I had a pretty descent run,” stated Cody Warren.  “I’m pumped on what I was able to accomplish despite not being the strongest pedaler on the day.  I gave it what I had and am happy with it,… but I’m gonna come back stronger next year!”

DRD Intense’s day would be bitter sweet as Cody Warren charged his way into 14th place, while Jason  Memmelaar rode in at 48th spot, & Austin Warren crashed on a huge hip jump (where another rider was knocked out).   Despite the bitter sweet results, our team had a great race, great presence & a great kick off to the 2012 season!

US GRAND PRIX of MTB – Port Angeles, WA

CHECK OUT THE DRD INTENSE MTB GP Port Angeles Video!

Team DRD/Intense #2: Port Angeles - More Mountain Bike Videos

The first round of the US Grand Prix was definitely a true test to the team’s dedication & commitment to our race program as this was our first real test on a true downhill track against some of the fiercest competition of the year. Despite threatening weather, the event turned out to be a tremendous success! 

Austin Warren took the top spot amongst team riders as he charged his way into 24th“I had a solid run,” said Austin.  “But kept thinking to myself ‘am I pedaling enough??’ so I started charging harder.  Thankfully I didn’t crash.  I was worried since I wrecked hard at Sea Otter.  I’m learning though … & getting a lot better. I’m pumped!”

Lauren Daney, recent roster addition, took the team with ease as she raced her brand new DRD Intense 951 with little setback to a respectable 11th place finish.   Teammate Cody Warren had a bit of a set back early on in practice as he sustained injuries to his ankles & split his chin while trying to avoid another rider casing a jump ahead of him.  Unfortunately this injury took a toll come race day. 

CALIFORNIA GOLDEN CUP – Fontana, California

The ‘BIKE VAULT’ pro team (DRD’s satellite program) took part in the final round of the California Golden Cup this past weekend.  Team leader David KlaassenVanOorschot returned to racing in force, after sustaining broken ribs at the first round in late March.  Despite so much time off the bike, David K rode his way to a 3rd place finish!

The DRD Intense race program will spend the next few weeks training before heading to the east coast for the 2nd & 3 round of the US Grand Prix of Mountain Biking, as well as two World Cups & the US National Championships.

DRD Intense is proudly supported by the following sponsors…

  • Dean Racing Development
  • Intense Cycles
  • ARMA Energy
  • ONE Industries
  • Shimano
  • ODI Grips
  • Sun-Ringle
  • Marzocchi Suspension
  • MRP
  • SDG Components
  • Maxmia Racing Oils
  • SOL Republic
  • the Bike Vault Bike Shop
Wednesday
Mar072012

Intense And Pinkbike Join Forces In Fight Against Cancer

What you will win: This small Pink Intense 951 is a unique bike, specially built to generate resources and raise awareness, to help cancer victims. The frame is a piece of industrial art, hand-built in the Temecula California Intense Factory.  We had it powder coated around the corner from our factory here, we picked the loudest, hottest color to really follow the initiative shown with the F~CKCANCERUP campaign.

The industry’s best have stepped up to donate to this cause.  This bike was supported by and is loaded with: ·  

  • FOX suspension donated the forks,  ·        
  • SHIMANO donated the Saint drivetrain and brakes ·        
  • LOADED donated the Bars, wheels, Stem and Seat post. ·        
  • ODI donated the lush grips. ·        
  • INTENSE donated the size small 951 frame, and did the rest.

How it works: For every $5 donated by Midnight of 4-1-2012, you will earn one chance to win this bike and other prizes.  So if you donate $25 that is 5 chances at a bunch of prizes. The winner will be selected from a magical spreadsheet using random.org. The winners will be notified by e-mail. Your contribution will:

  • Fund support and education programs for young women affected by breast cancer.
  • Help support YSC’s mission to ensure no young woman faces breast cancer alone.
  • Raise awareness that young women can and do get breast cancer.

Donate Here

Thursday
Feb232012

2012 Intense Uzzi

The Uzzi has been our big travel ‘do it all’ bike for over 10 Years.  And over the years it has evolved into a very well refined long travel ‘all mountain’ bike. Just like the name suggests, the Uzzi is the weapon of choice for you to annihilate everything in your path.  Rocks, drops, corners, rubble, stubble, roots, toaster sized boulders, what ever gets in your way.  You will be victorious.  And just like all VPP bikes, it pedals like a dream.  To call it the ‘Swiss Army knife’ is an understatement.  Highlights include the 65-66 steering angle suited for faster cornering and greater control, refined suspension travel characteristics to suit all riders, and a re-engineered rear end to increase lateral stiffness without compromising the compliant feel that gives the superior ride quality Intense is so well known for.


We at Intense are constantly bombarded with requests from loyal patrons to release this bike, there are so many people that ‘love’ the Uzzi.

2012 Intense Uzzi

 

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