Wilton, Conn. \u2013 January 8, 2018 \u2013<\/strong> GT Bicycles, a premium brand of Dorel Industries, Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), and GT Factory Racing (GTFR) today announced the 2018 team roster. New riders George Brannigan of New Zealand, Noga Korem of Israel, and Joey Foresta of the United States join the team with current and proven GTFR riders Wyn Masters (1st at the EWS in Rotorua) and Martin Maes (6th overall for the 2017 EWS season).<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/GTFR18_FB_team.jpg\")
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This stacked lineup will be positioned to perform at the highest level, and have fun doing it, on the UCI Downhill World Cup and Enduro World Series circuits. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome George, Noga, and Joey to the GTFR family,\u201d said Mark Maurissen, GTFR Team Manager. \u201cTogether with Wyn and Martin, they are up for a great adventure and are prepared to chase down medals all over the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
A two-time New Zealand National MTB Champion, George Brannigan brings his rowdy DH racing and competitive spirit to GTFR. Over the years, his speed has led him to several top finishes including 1st at the Crankworx Rotorua AirDH in 2016 as well as 2nd at the UCI-Oceania Continental Championship that same year. In 2018, Brannigan looks forward to elevating his game and earning some World Cup podiums.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI\u2019m stoked on a fresh start with GT,\u201d said Brannigan. \u201cThey have been awesome in welcoming me and are so enthusiastic about everything they do. I\u2019m also excited to work with a brand that is iconic within the mountain bike industry. Can\u2019t wait for some good years to come!\u201d<\/p>\n
A former cross-country racer, Noga Korem will add her vigor and bubbly personality to the GTFR team. Acting as a privateer on her first EWS circuit in 2017, Korem showed tenacity and her passion for enduro racing as a fully self-supported rider and travelling solo. She turned heads when she received her first podium at Round 3 of the 2017 EWS in Madeira as well as the EWS Breakout Performance Award.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI am super excited to start my first season as a professional rider with GT Factory Racing,\u201d said Korem. \u201cThroughout the 2017 EWS season, I saw the great vibes the GT team put out there. I knew I wanted to be a part of the team and represent the brand.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI am grateful for this amazing opportunity and looking forward to learning from my teammates and staff and sharing adventures around the world and at the 2018 EWS races!\u201d<\/p>\n
A 16-year-old ripper from Utah, Joey Foresta has been a part of the GT program since he was a six-year-old racing both BMX and mountain bikes. The young rider has already left some big footprints on the mountain bike scene with numerous national championship titles and a standout performance at the 2016 Sea Otter Dual Slalom. Foresta took 2nd place next to winner and new teammate Martin Maes. In 2018, Foresta will jump into his first year as a Junior by hitting a full UCI DH World Cup season under the mentorship of Wyn Masters and George Brannigan.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI\u2019ve been a huge fan of GT and everyone on the team for as long as I can remember,\u201d said Foresta. \u201cI\u2019m humbled to have the opportunity to be side-by-side riding with and learning from great riders and mechanics. It\u2019s so cool to start my Junior career and jump into the start gate as a GT Factory rider!\u201d<\/p>\n
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Both Martin Maes and Wyn Masters are committed to continuing the good times with the GTFR team in 2018. Maes looks forward to his sixth year with the GT family. \u201cBeing part of such a legendary brand means a lot to me,\u201d said Maes. \u201cI\u2019ve grown up on GT bikes, and I can\u2019t thank them enough for the unbelievable support over the years, and I\u2019m super pumped for another year of riding all over the world on the EWS and other races.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Masters will once again straddle enduro and DH this season, and he is fired up. \u201cAfter two years of good times, the decision was easy,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to plenty more good times with the team!\u201d<\/p>\n
Since its inception, the GT Factory Racing program has been centered on having maximum fun on the mountains and racing at the best events. This year\u2019s roster remains committed to the love of riding with a focus on performance and victory.<\/p>\n
As a new chapter begins for GT Factory Racing, another ends, and GT will say goodbye to athletes Anneke Beerten, Sam Dale, Jackson Frew, and Brook MacDonald. Rachel Strait will continue with GT and bring her enduro expertise to the GT\u2019s Wing Project joining ambassadors Hans Rey, Tyler McCaul, Ronnie Renner, Bernardo Cruz, and Amir Kabbani.<\/p>\n
For more information on GT, its pro riders and the bikes they ride, visit www.gtbicycles.com.<\/a> Check out GT Bicycles on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, and follow GT Factory Racing on Instagram.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Today announced their GT Factory Racing roster.\u00a0A few riders have moved on while a few new additions have been made. The full press release is below… Wilton, Conn. \u2013 January 8, 2018 \u2013 GT Bicycles, a premium brand of Dorel Industries, Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), and GT Factory Racing (GTFR) today announced the 2018 team roster. New riders George Brannigan of New Zealand, Noga Korem of Israel, and Joey Foresta of the United States join the team with current and proven GTFR riders Wyn Masters (1st at the EWS in Rotorua) and Martin Maes (6th overall for the 2017 EWS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":170425,"featured_media":175815,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3678],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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