jvnixon
10-02-2007, 03:38 PM
(Sydney, Australia)
Yeti has announced the formation of an Australian Gravity team that will be attending the up and coming 2007/2008 Australian National Series and beyond, that will act as a base of future talent not only for Australian cycling but also sponsors involved with the team.
(Sydney, Australia)
Yeti Cycles is proud to announce the formation of a Downhill/MTNX orientated gravity team in Australia. Yeti Cycles has been supporting Australian talent for several years and looks to continue it's support with the team.
For 2007/2008 the Yeti Australia Gravity Team will be focusing its resources on racing the Australian National Series, and building the team to become a powerhouse in Australian Gravity racing over the nextfew years. Kye Hore (Team Mechanic) will also be providing support to offer technical assistance from the team tent, that will be set up at all events during the season.
The team will be competiting in selected downhill and 4x events like the Australian National Series, Victorian State Series, NSW State Series, QLD State series and local club races around Australia. The team will be using the Cannonball Run, Thredbo as it's training facility for the upcoming 2007 Season and look forward to contributing to development days and skill clinics, giving something back to the mountainbiking community.
The 2007 Yeti Australia Gravity Team squad will include:
Tim Eaton - Australia 20
Well known within the Australian Gravity community, Tim Eaton has proved himself to be a force to reckok with at any race and has had consistent top 10 results over the last 2006/2007 nationals season. Tim finished a strong 9th in last year's National Season and a strong 12th at the 2007 National Championships, racing the same course for what will be the 2009 World Championships in Canberra, Australia.
"Having a privateer being able to pull results up with the big boys of Australian Mountainbiking does great things for our National Series and the potential for companies supporting up and coming riders." Said team manager, Nathan Gumley.
''Having the oppurtunity to ride for Yeti is pure awesome. The support and the team benefits will be great. Having the best equipment on my bike, and the mechnical support will help me focus purely on my racing and having fun. Being given the opportunity to ride Thredbo almost everyday for training will definitely help me lift my game to be a real threat for the national series" says Tim.
2006 Results / Highlights - Elite Men Category
Australian Championships - Canberra, Australia, 12th
Australian National DH Series - 9th
NSW State DH Series - 2nd
NSW State 4x/MTNX Series - 1st
2007 Results/Highlights - Elite Men Category
NSW State Series DH - 1st
Ben Nylen - Australia 16
Ben has proved himself working up the ranks of the junior categories over the last few years, with his first year in junior men (Under 19's) for 2007, Ben is looking for selection on the Australian National Team and to leave his mark internationally next year. Clipped in and flat out is how one would describe Ben's riding style.
"It was hard to look past Ben for the team roster, He holds incredible speed and is developing an awesome style. We see a big future for Ben and are willing to support him all the way." added Nathan.
"It's awesome to have the oppurtunity to be able to ride for Yeti and the associated sponsors with the team. I'm focused and training hard to reach my goals for this year, and prove myself at an international level over the next year" says Ben
2006 Result/Highlights - Under 17 Category
Australian Championships - Canberra, Australia, 3rd
Australian National Series - 5th
NSW State Series - 4th
2007 Result/Highlights - Under 17 Category
NSW State Series - 1st
The team manager, Nathan Gumley, is yet to announce the 3rd rider for the team, as previous Team Rider, James Bashford left for personal reasons. More information will be given once the rider has been selected.
"The amount of support we have recieved from our sponsors and the community is enermous. I want to take the oppurtunity to thank everybody that has helped out with the program, and Paul and Hamish from Yeti with getting the team up and running. We are looking for success this season and I believe in our current situation we are poised for it."
Says Team manager Nathan Gumley
The team is proudly supported by: Yeti Cycles, Gamut USA, ODI Grips, SDG USA, Hayes Brakes, Control Tech, Sun Ringle, Crankbrothers, RawNRG Thredbo and Troy Lee Designs.
Yeti has announced the formation of an Australian Gravity team that will be attending the up and coming 2007/2008 Australian National Series and beyond, that will act as a base of future talent not only for Australian cycling but also sponsors involved with the team.
(Sydney, Australia)
Yeti Cycles is proud to announce the formation of a Downhill/MTNX orientated gravity team in Australia. Yeti Cycles has been supporting Australian talent for several years and looks to continue it's support with the team.
For 2007/2008 the Yeti Australia Gravity Team will be focusing its resources on racing the Australian National Series, and building the team to become a powerhouse in Australian Gravity racing over the nextfew years. Kye Hore (Team Mechanic) will also be providing support to offer technical assistance from the team tent, that will be set up at all events during the season.
The team will be competiting in selected downhill and 4x events like the Australian National Series, Victorian State Series, NSW State Series, QLD State series and local club races around Australia. The team will be using the Cannonball Run, Thredbo as it's training facility for the upcoming 2007 Season and look forward to contributing to development days and skill clinics, giving something back to the mountainbiking community.
The 2007 Yeti Australia Gravity Team squad will include:
Tim Eaton - Australia 20
Well known within the Australian Gravity community, Tim Eaton has proved himself to be a force to reckok with at any race and has had consistent top 10 results over the last 2006/2007 nationals season. Tim finished a strong 9th in last year's National Season and a strong 12th at the 2007 National Championships, racing the same course for what will be the 2009 World Championships in Canberra, Australia.
"Having a privateer being able to pull results up with the big boys of Australian Mountainbiking does great things for our National Series and the potential for companies supporting up and coming riders." Said team manager, Nathan Gumley.
''Having the oppurtunity to ride for Yeti is pure awesome. The support and the team benefits will be great. Having the best equipment on my bike, and the mechnical support will help me focus purely on my racing and having fun. Being given the opportunity to ride Thredbo almost everyday for training will definitely help me lift my game to be a real threat for the national series" says Tim.
2006 Results / Highlights - Elite Men Category
Australian Championships - Canberra, Australia, 12th
Australian National DH Series - 9th
NSW State DH Series - 2nd
NSW State 4x/MTNX Series - 1st
2007 Results/Highlights - Elite Men Category
NSW State Series DH - 1st
Ben Nylen - Australia 16
Ben has proved himself working up the ranks of the junior categories over the last few years, with his first year in junior men (Under 19's) for 2007, Ben is looking for selection on the Australian National Team and to leave his mark internationally next year. Clipped in and flat out is how one would describe Ben's riding style.
"It was hard to look past Ben for the team roster, He holds incredible speed and is developing an awesome style. We see a big future for Ben and are willing to support him all the way." added Nathan.
"It's awesome to have the oppurtunity to be able to ride for Yeti and the associated sponsors with the team. I'm focused and training hard to reach my goals for this year, and prove myself at an international level over the next year" says Ben
2006 Result/Highlights - Under 17 Category
Australian Championships - Canberra, Australia, 3rd
Australian National Series - 5th
NSW State Series - 4th
2007 Result/Highlights - Under 17 Category
NSW State Series - 1st
The team manager, Nathan Gumley, is yet to announce the 3rd rider for the team, as previous Team Rider, James Bashford left for personal reasons. More information will be given once the rider has been selected.
"The amount of support we have recieved from our sponsors and the community is enermous. I want to take the oppurtunity to thank everybody that has helped out with the program, and Paul and Hamish from Yeti with getting the team up and running. We are looking for success this season and I believe in our current situation we are poised for it."
Says Team manager Nathan Gumley
The team is proudly supported by: Yeti Cycles, Gamut USA, ODI Grips, SDG USA, Hayes Brakes, Control Tech, Sun Ringle, Crankbrothers, RawNRG Thredbo and Troy Lee Designs.