GT Bicycles Announces New 2016 Factory Racing Program

GT has a rich history of top-level racing successes and a line of World Championship-proven bikes, the brand is extremely proud to have been associated with such a strong Atherton racing program since 2012. Now, however, we're ready for this next chapter in GT global racing. We are excited to continue the momentum to form and manage a new team of accomplished riders from around the world. - Tim Inall, Global General Manager for GT

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Brook MacDonald (New Zealand) – During his young career, MacDonald has achieved 18 top 10 positions including a podium spot at Val di Sole in 2015.

I am beyond stoked to be starting a new chapter in my career with such a well-known brand, GT. Holding multiple championships and World Cup wins I am looking forward to sharing good times with a new team and team members. GT has a history that dates way back to the roots of Mountain biking with legends like Hans Ray, Brain Lopes, Eric Carter, Nico Vouilloz and Jill Kintner. - Brook MacDonald – During his young career, MacDonald has achieved 18 top 10 positions including a podium spot at Val di Sole in 2015.







Sam Dale (United Kingdom) – A proven performer on the World Cup scene, Dale has had 19 top 25 positions and landed a podium spot at Lourdes in 2015.

Absolutely buzzing for the future with GT, as you can see with this team lineup we're going to have a lot of laughs and fun racing our bikes all while putting in the work that is needed. When there is a set up like this, there will be success for the team and for myself. I'm really excited to get these bikes on the back wheel and going flat out. - Sam Dale – A proven performer on the World Cup scene, Dale has had 19 top 25 positions and landed a podium spot at Lourdes in 2015.







Wyn Masters (New Zealand) – Masters, a fan favorite, has achieved race success both in his homeland of New Zealand and on the World Cup circuit.

I couldn't be more pumped with the team line up too; Sambo, Brook the Bulldog, Jackson, Martin the Muss, Anneke, Rachel, and of course, Mark and Tom! I know GT stands for Gary Turner the founder, but it's also short for Good Times that's exactly what 2016 is going to be, I can't wait to get on my Fury and Sanction and become the first rider to race both the Enduro World Series and World Cup Downhill full season! - Wyn Masters – Masters, a fan favorite, has achieved race success both in his homeland of New Zealand and on the World Cup circuit.







Jackson Frew, Junior (Australia) – After wrapping up his downhill season as the number one first year Junior, Frew enters his last year as a Junior with high expectations.

It's really awesome to be given the opportunity to represent a brand as great as GT! As a junior coming into a team with riders and mechanics with so much experience is exciting! There will be so much I can learn from my new teammates. Having raced the Fury over this past year it is a bike I can push my limits on and can't wait to get to the first World Cup! - Jackson Frew – After wrapping up his downhill season as the number one first year Junior, Frew enters his last year as a Junior with high expectations.

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Martin Maes (Belgium) – A young phenom, Maes has proven himself as one of the top riders to watch.

I'm very proud to get such a great opportunity to keep working with GT for the next 3 years. GT has always been supporting me since the very beginning along with Atherton Racing. The brand has done some amazing bikes over last few years and I can't wait to be involved even more on the program. I'll be very focused on all the EWS' as well as a few downhill World Cups and Dual Slaloms. I'm stoked! - Martin Maes – A young phenom, Maes has proven himself as one of the top riders to watch.

Wyn Masters (New Zealand)







Anneke Beerten (Netherlands) – The reigning Queen of Crankworx, Beerten has podiumed 16 times during her illustrious Enduro World Series career.

Ever since I was a little girl racing BMX I was a fan of GT. So many legendary riders like Gary Ellis, Dale Holmes and Corine Dorland were my heros when I was a little girl racing and I remember having a poster of Gary Ellis hanging in my bedroom, and Dale Holmes gave me one of his GT World Champs BMX jerseys. And in mountain biking the list of legendary athletes that have won medals on GT is endless. So as you can imagine I am very excited to be part of this legendary brand and I can't wait to put on my jersey! - Anneke Beerten – The reigning Queen of Crankworx, Beerten has podiumed 16 times during her illustrious Enduro World Series career.







Rachel Throop (United States) – After successfully proving herself within the United States Enduro circuit, Throop is ready to step onto the global stage.

Continuing my partnership with GT into next season and being a part of the Factory Team is a dream come true! The rich history of GT's athletes in mountain biking and BMX is impressive, and I am honored to be joining the roster as a part of GT Bicycle's 2016 Factory Team. - Rachel Throop – After successfully proving herself within the United States Enduro circuit, Throop is ready to step onto the global stage.



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GT Bicycles, a premium brand of Dorel Industries, today announced 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.GT’s 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.– After placing third and showing his dual-threat strength at the Crankworx Enduro, Masters will also join the Enduro circuit.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’s. Most recently Mark was the head mechanic for GT’s Enduro team.To learn more about GT, visit gtbicycles.com . Check out GT Bicycles on Facebook Instagram and Youtube