{"id":116479,"date":"2015-12-09T18:08:22","date_gmt":"2015-12-09T17:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/?p=116479"},"modified":"2015-12-09T18:08:22","modified_gmt":"2015-12-09T17:08:22","slug":"gt-bicycles-announces-new-2016-factory-racing-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/gt-bicycles-announces-new-2016-factory-racing-program\/","title":{"rendered":"GT Bicycles Announces New 2016 Factory Racing Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[ad3]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wilton, Conn.<\/strong> \u2013 December 9, 2015 \u2013 GT Bicycles, a premium brand of Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), today announces an all-new Factory Racing program for 2016. After an incredible four year partnership with Atherton Racing, GT has assembled a new global race team consisting of proven UCI Downhill and Enduro World Series riders.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image001.jpg\" alt=\"image001\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-116461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image001.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image001-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cGT has a rich history of top-level racing successes and a line of World Championship-proven bikes,\u201d said Tim Inall, Global General Manager for GT. \u201cThe brand is extremely proud to have been associated with Atherton racing program since 2012. Now, however, we\u2019re ready for this next chapter in GT Factory Racing. We are excited to continue the momentum to form and manage a new team of accomplished riders from around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>GT\u2019s new roster of athletes are known for their successes both on and off the bike. The team will vie for both Downhill World Cup and Enduro World Series podiums riding the GT Fury and GT Sanction respectively.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>About the Teams:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Downhill<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Brook MacDonald (New Zealand) \u2013 During his young career, MacDonald has achieved 18 top 10 positions including a podium spot at Val di Sole in 2015.<br \/>\n\u00b7 Sam Dale (United Kingdom) \u2013 A proven performer on the World Cup scene, Dale has had 19 top 25 positions and landed a podium spot at Lourdes in 2015.<br \/>\n\u00b7 Wyn Masters (New Zealand) \u2013 Masters, a fan favorite, has achieved race success both in his homeland of New Zealand and on the World Cup circuit.<br \/>\n\u00b7 Jackson Frew, Junior (Australia) \u2013 After wrapping up his Downhill season as the number one first year Junior, Frew enters his last year as a Junior with high expectations.<\/p>\n<p><b>Enduro<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Martin Maes (Belgium) \u2013 A young phenom, Maes has proven himself as one of the top riders to watch.<br \/>\n\u00b7 Anneke Beerten (Netherlands) \u2013 The reigning Queen of Crankworx, Beerten has podiumed 16 times during her illustrious Enduro World Series career.<br \/>\n\u00b7 Wyn Masters (New Zealand) \u2013 After placing third and showing his dual-threat strength at the Crankworx Enduro, Masters will also join the Enduro circuit.<br \/>\n\u00b7 Rachel Throop (United States) \u2013 After successfully proving herself within the United States Enduro circuit, Throop is ready to step onto the global stage.<\/p>\n<p>The GT Factory Racing teams will be managed by Mark Maurissen (Belgium), a long time industry professional whose ties to GT go back to the mid 1990\u2019s. Most recently Mark was head mechanic for GT\u2019s Enduro team.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about GT, visit www.gtbicycles.com. Check out GT Bicycles on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT GT BICYCLES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>GT is a premium brand of Cycling Sports Group, a division of Dorel Industries\u2019 (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) Dorel Sports segment, encompassing several powerhouse cycling brands, including Cannondale, Schwinn, Charge, SUGOI and Fabric. Dorel Industries Inc. has annual sales of US$2.7 billion and employs approximately 10,800 people in facilities located in twenty-five countries worldwide. For more than 40 years, GT has provided riders of all abilities with a trustworthy, rock-solid bike they need to push their limits. GT\u2019s legacy is instilled in every design, be it a BMX, mountain, road, or pavement bike. For more information visit<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gtbicycles.com\">www.gtbicycles.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[ad45]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad3] Wilton, Conn. \u2013 December 9, 2015 \u2013 GT Bicycles, a premium brand of Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), today announces an all-new Factory Racing program for 2016. After an incredible four year partnership with Atherton Racing, GT has assembled a new global race team consisting of proven UCI Downhill and Enduro World Series riders. \u201cGT has a rich history of top-level racing successes and a line of World Championship-proven bikes,\u201d said Tim Inall, Global General Manager for GT. \u201cThe brand is extremely proud to have been associated with Atherton racing program since 2012. 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