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Peter Siulczynski
Gravity Group
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Gravity Group is pleased to announce their partnership with
Morewood Bikes as bicycle supplier and co-title sponsor along with
Kenda Tires for their World Cup Team.
TEAM KENDA MOREWOOD will be represented by two of the most famous
names in downhill racing: Nathan Rennie (AUS) and Mitchell Delfs
(AUS).
27 year old Nathan Rennie (AUS), a former overall UCI Elite World
Cup Downhill Champion and Junior World Champion, is a regular World
Cup podium visitor, multi-time high-class events winner and is a
pleasure to watch on the bike. After several World Cup podiums in
2008, with his highlight being 2nd place on his home turf at World
Cup number 7 in Canberra, Nathan Rennie is a definitive contender
for podiums in both the 2009 World Cup series and the 2009 World
Championships in Canbera, Australia.
Nathan Rennie
Nathan Rennie, KENDA MOREWOOD Team Rider:
"I am super happy to be where I am in 2009. Not to mention that 9
is my favorite number, I am especially happy to be working with new
people and working with people I already know. I am impressed with
everything so far and how fast the ball has got rolling. I'm stuck
in training already and my knee feels good. It wont be long before
it will be 100%. I feel like the change for me is for the better for
all parties and just want to get racing again. See you at the
races."
Nathan's compatriot, 19 year old Mitchell Delfs (AUS) is still one
of the young guns on the World Cup circuit. After a good performance
during the 2007 World Cup in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada and a 4th
place at 2007 Junior World Championships, Mitch was given the
opportunity to participate in his first full World Cup season in
2008. Mitch has progressed from race to race and after 2 top 10
finishes in the second part of the season he has become a contender
for consistent top 10 results in the 2009 season.
Mitchell Delfs, KENDA MOREWOOD Team Rider:
"I am super stoked to be working with Gravity Group again for the
2009 season. It's going to be an exciting year, with a great bike
and good factory support to race on. I'm sure there will be a few
World Cups with my name on it. With a new team mate as fast as
Nathan Rennie I know my riding will improve, which will make TEAM
KENDA MOREWOOD the new power house team on the World Cup circuit."
Mitch Delfs
The Morewood Makulu will be the downhill weapon of choice for TEAM
KENDA MOREWOOD in the coming season. Nathan and Mitch will also use
the Mbuzi, Shova and Ndiza for off season training and selected
events.
Morewood Makulu Frame
Richard Carter, MOREWOOD BIKES Marketing Director/Co-Owner
"Racing has always been a core value of the Morewood brand, so
for us, the formation of a professional race team is a natural
progression. It also further demonstrates Morewood's commitment to
Downhill, and our commitment to further developing our products at
the highest level of the sport.
Gravity Group has a reputation for running one of the most
professional teams on the circuit, so the opportunity of forming a
partnership with them was something we just couldn't pass up on,
despite current economic sentiment.
I believe we have one of the most competitive packages on the
circuit. Good bikes however are nothing without great riders, and we
feel privileged to work with riders of Nathan and Mitch's caliber.
Filling the shoes of a team as successful and respected as Syndicate
is a big task for anyone, but I believe Peter Siulczynski and the
Gravity Group are up to the challenge. With the right support and
infrastructure I know Nathan will be right at home in no time and
ready to retake his place on the podium where he belongs.
As Mitch is already familiar with the team, we hope to build on and
maintain the momentum he gained last season.
With the level of commitment and determination already demonstrated
by Riders, Gravity Group and Sponsors alike, anything is possible"
Further Team News including Team Co-Sponsors and Team Schedule will
be announced shortly.
For more information please email
info@gravity-group.net
