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SCOTT signs Ironman Luke McKenzie

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:48:19 -0600

Luke McKenzie, winner of Ironman Japan and multiple Ironman 70.3 podium finishers has joined the SCOTT Triathlon Team. The 27 year-old Australian native who bases in Bend, Oregon during the Northern Summer has been a consistent performer on the Ironman circuit since his debut in 2004.

A strong all-round athlete McKenzie is not only one of the best swimmers in the sport but is fast becoming known for his cycling prowess. McKenzie has shot to the lead of several Ironman events in the past three years and was sixth place off the bike at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii last October.

McKenzie’s breakthrough win came at Ironman Japan this past June when he lead the race start to finish in a new course record time of 8 hours 29 minutes.

McKenzie has once again turned his focus towards the Hawaii Ironman, October 11, where the young athlete looks to break into the top 10 for the first time. With a strong swim/bike combo he will know doubt be nipping at the heels of his more experienced rivals come race day.

SCOTT will be supporting McKenzie with the new Plasma 2 LTD model SCOTTusa.com which was launched in July, 2008. He will join two time Ironman World Champion Normann Stadler, Ironman Lake Placid standout Christian Brader and rising female Ironman Linsey Corbin as athletes to be riding the Plasma 2 in the Kona Lava fields.

Luke’s Plasma 2 will be tricked out with SRAM Red components www.sram.com Vision Carbon Aero bars and Full Speed Ahead K-Force Cranks and Brakes www.fullspeedahead.com Zipp 808/1080 wheels www.zipp.com and Fi’zi:k Arione Carbon saddle www.fizik.it

“I am really excited about joining forces with the team at SCOTT. I was attracted to them by their constant innovation and dedication to the very best triathlon specific bikes. The new Plasma 2 is a testament to SCOTT’s everlasting pursuit to produce the best bikes on the market today. SCOTT are setting the benchmark with the Plasma 2 and I look forward to riding the fastest bike available in Kona,” said McKenzie.

“Sometimes you run across an athlete that is so passionate about your brand that you have a sense they would make a spectacular ambassador for your product,” Commented Adrian Montgomery, Marketing/PR Director for SCOTT Bicycles. “This was one of those cases exactly. We are committed to the sport of Triathlon and would like nothing more than to post some excellent results aboard the Plasma2 in Kona. With Luke joining the team, we have another contender in the hunt for Victory.”

Look for Luke on the new SCOTT Plasma 2 at the upcoming Nautica Malibu Triathlon, Cancun Ironman 70.3, Hawaii Ironman World Championships and World IM 70.3 Championships.

For more information on SCOTT bikes visit: www.SCOTTusa.com

For more information about Ironman athlete Luke McKenzie visit: www.lukemckenzie.com

SCOTT USA and Ritchey Design to Sponsor CrossVegas

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:30:42 -0600

SCOTT and Ritchey to also host a VIP retirement party for World Cup racer,

Thomas Frischknecht at CrossVegas

SUN VALLEY , Idaho and SAN CARLOS, Calif. – September 3, 2008 – SCOTT and Ritchey Design is proud to announce their co-sponsorship of the Elite men’s and women’s races at CrossVegas this month. In addition, both companies will be hosting a VIP retirement party at the races for Thomas Frischknecht to celebrate his incredible 19-year career as a World Cup competitor.

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“CrossVegas, held in conjunction with Interbike, will arguably draw a huge crowd of cycling enthusiasts,” said Adrian Montgomery, marketing director for SCOTT. “It will be an amazing opportunity to take that population of cycling fans and entertain them, as well as commemorate the career of cycling’s greatest champion and sportsman, Thomas Frischknecht.”

The CrossVegas cyclocross event will take place on Wednesday, September 24 at the Desert Breeze Soccer complex in Las Vegas.

SCOTT-Swisspower athletes Thomas Frischknecht and Florian Vogel will compete in the Elite men’s race, which starts at 9:00 p.m. The VIP retirement party and an informal press conference with Frischknecht will be held immediately following the men’s race in the SCOTT and Ritchey booth.

“I am happy to have SCOTT and Ritchey, two top brands in the bike industry, involved in CrossVegas,” said Brook Watts, co-promoter and marketing director for CrossVegas, LLC. “We are especially honored to help Thomas celebrate his retirement by helping him compete in the last race of his career.”

During the informal press conference, Frischknecht will discuss his new role with the SCOTT-Swisspower Team, and SCOTT will debut its new Cyclocross line at the event, along with the new Addict CX. The Addict CX features a 986 gram carbon frame outfitted with Ritchey’s WCS cockpit components, straight CX carbon fork and Carbon 38 wheels.

For more information about SCOTT Bicycles, CrossVegas or to request a VIP pass, contact Adrian Montgomery at 208.622.1036 or via email at amontgomery@scottusa.com.

The Desert Breeze Soccer complex, the venue for CrossVegas, is on the corner of Desert Inn and Durango Roads. Interbike will provide complimentary shuttle service from the Sands to the race location from 6:00-11:00 pm, with shuttles leaving every 15 minutes.

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About SCOTT USA

SCOTT USA, Inc., established in 1958 and located in Sun Valley, Idaho, is a leading international manufacturer of premium bike accessories/equipment, motorsports, and wintersports products. To learn more about SCOTT USA, please visit www.scottusa.com.

About Ritchey Design

Northern California-based Ritchey Design was founded by road racer, mountain bike pioneer and product innovator Tom Ritchey in 1974. The company is well-known for its technical merits through attention to detail during the product design phase, resulting in high-quality, reasonably priced road and mountain bike components. To learn more about Ritchey Design, please visit www.ritcheylogic.com.

Great Year for "Redwine"

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 9:00:36 -0600

The lifespan of professional motocross racers is expected to be around the late twenties. It is believed that the accumulated injuries and intensity of racing take too much of a toll on riders to still be competitive beyond that. Tim Ferry is changing these expectations and opening eyes to the fact that peak-level performances are still possible into the early thirties.

Ferry re-emphasized that point this past weekend at Steel City by finishing 2-2 and sewing up second place in the Toyota AMA Outdoor National Series. Ferry had a fierce battle with Broc Hepler, a rider almost a decade his junior, in both motos. Ferry, riding smart and consistent, was able to put together fast laps and move ahead of Hepler late in both motos. Grant Langston commented that he was going to start calling Ferry “Red Wine” because he just keeps getting better with age. It certainly seems like for Ferry, age has smoothed out his riding, much like it does for the flavor of red wine.

Congratulations to Tim Ferry on a well deserved second place in the Championships.

SCOTT Bicycles is the new equipment sponsor to Team Columbia

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 8:50:34 -0600

Givisiez, Switzerland, September 1, 2008 — SCOTT Bicycles announced today that it will become the new equipment sponsor to Team Columbia, which includes top professionals Kim Kirchen, George Hincapie and sprinter Mark Cavendish. SCOTT will provide Team Columbia with road and time trial frames and forks and has entered into an agreement to work with Team Columbia on the development of the next generation of superior bicycle technology.

“This was a very important decision for SCOTT and we are proud to join forces with a successful team like Columbia,” said Pascal Ducrot, VP of Scott Sports. “The fact that the team is U.S.- and European-based and includes top level riders from 17 countries around the globe fits our distribution and marketing strategy perfectly. The team works closely with technical sponsors and this allows us to bring new and innovative products not only to athletes but also to consumers. The chemistry between SCOTT and team manager Bob Stapleton was there from the beginning and we are confident that this step will be beneficial for both of us.”

The team is owned and operated by High Road Sports Inc., a group founded on the values of clean and fair sport and personal commitment. They have demonstrated a leadership role in anti-doping, initiating an independent anti-doping program managed by ACE (Agency for Cycling Ethics) and actively creating a culture that discourages cheating. The team chooses partners and suppliers that provide the best products, and has chosen SCOTT based on the tools and technology that the brand offers.

“We are excited about our new partnership with SCOTT,” said Team Columbia Owner Bob Stapleton. “We share the same goals in providing our athletes with the best tools and technology available. We are committed to working closely with SCOTT to develop outstanding products for professional athletes and enthusiasts.”

Victoria Beck wins Powerman Austria

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 0:45:02 -0600

New Zealand athlete Victoria Beck won Powerman Austria recently. Here is Victoria's take on the race:

I had to get up early to have breakfast, but was still feeling quite sleepy, so went back to bed for an hour, before getting up to start the day! I was still feeling tired and could've easily gone back to bed… The race briefing was all in German, so I was hoping that there was nothing important said that I missed!

The race started on the main street of Weyer. A couple of the Austrian girls started out pretty fast, so I tried to hold back, as it was going to be a long day and I figured they'd blow up running that fast!! I was right - after only about 1km into the 1st 15km run, we were all together in a bunch of about 5... halfway through the first lap on the first run I noticed the girls had been just creeping up the rises and hills, so I decided to push the pace a bit and that was that - they all dropped away!

Coming back onto the main street at the end of the first lap (of 2) I was the first athlete overall to go through, as the men had started five minutes later, so the crowd went crazy - I actually got goosebumps!!

The bike was good - one good 17 or so minute climb per lap, and then undulations. At the bottom of the hill on the second lap, my chain came off, so I quickly jumped off to put it back on and my calf muscle seized up - I thought disaster had struck, but once I jumped back on my bike it was all okay - my calf calmed down!

To tell you the truth, I was expecting to get passed on the bike, as it's always been my weakest, but once I got back to the transition still in the lead, I had a feeling I was going to be okay.

The last run was really hot and really hard, but I got there and running down that finishing chute with my flowers and everyone going nuts was just the best feeling!

I nearly had a wee tear in my eye when I was up on the top of the podium and they played "" - a very, very special moment! God defend New Zealand.

Dinner that night was in the VIP area, and it was a privilege to spend the evening with world duathlon champ Joerie Van Steelant and other elite athletes!

Victoria Beck

www.victoriabeck.co.nz

Pure Genius

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:36:07 -0600

It's been four years since SCOTT began distributing bikes again, both road and mountain, in North America. In that time they've chipped away at the high-end endurance racing market share with bikes like the ultra-light SCOTT Addict road bike and Spark and Scale carbon fiber cross-country bikes. All three of those models are gaining ground among boutique enthusiasts. SCOTT also has the unique and versatile 6.5-inch-travel Ransom, in both carbon and aluminum versions, with its unique Equalizer shock.

However, SCOTT's steady growth is especially impressive considering the one glaring omission from the company's lineup; the bread and butter five-to-six-inch-travel trailbike. In Europe, Scott had a successful trailbike in this category, the Genius; however, it violated Specialized's patented FSR Horst-link chainstay pivot placement. Therefore, it was not sold in the United States. To combat this, Scott started from scratch with the new Genius, and the result is a single-pivot frame design that ruffles no feathers.

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The Gucci factor on the Genius LTD puts it in a class of its own. High-zoot components like the air-sprung DT Swiss EXC 150 fork with a 15millimeter quick release axle with carbon lowers, and DT Swiss XRC 330 carbon rims, will surely turn some heads.

Virtually everything that could be carbon fiber is, such as Truvativ Noir cranks, Formula brake levers, and Ritchey handlebar, stem and seatpost.

As exotic and interesting as the LTD is, the Genius 20 is sure to satisfy the rider who's confident in the capabilities of the American-made Fox TALAS 15QR fork and Shimano XT brakes and drivel rain.

As Scott has done with many of the high-dollar carbon bikes in their line, they've developed more affordable aluminum versions. The Genius 50 features the same Equalizer2 shock, a RockShox Revelation 409 Dual Air fork, Schwalbe Nobby Nic tires and Avid Juicy 5 brakes.

King of X-Fighters

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:21:14 -0600

Having the consistency to always finish in the points and survive a freestyle routine that has enough risk to make the top step of podium is the primary challenge of the Red Bull X-Fighters. Mat Rebeaud met that challenge and was able to impress the jaded panel of judges at each round without stepping off the motorcycle for a dirt nap or worse. That is why after completing five of six rounds in the series Rebeaud has already mathematically secured the Red Bull X-Fighters Series crown.

His latest victory in Germany was especially sweet for Rebeaud, as he was able to best Shane Lusk, who had beaten him earlier in the month at the X-Games. Rebeaud comes into the final round, to be held in Warsaw, Poland with the benefit of knowing he has already sewn up the series. This will allow Rebeaud free reign to loosen up and put on a freestyle clinic marked by extremely risky and difficult tricks for the fans in Poland.

SCOTT Bicycles discontinues sponsorship

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 9:14:51 -0600

SCOTT Bicycles announced today that it will discontinue the sponsorship of the SCOTT-American Beef cycling team for the 2009 season.

“SCOTT has been a partner with Mauro Gianetti’s team since the beginning in 2004. In all the past years the team could celebrate some remarkable victories. We would like to thank the team for the cooperation in the past years and we wish the team and new sponsors all the best for the future.”
Pascal Ducrot VP Scott Sports SA

René Wildhaber wins DH Marathon at Nozawa, Japan

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 2:00:42 -0600

He did it again. Riding the incredible Ransom, René Wildhaber won the the Downhill Marathon race at Nozowa, Japan recently. Similar to last year, Wildhaber enjoyed the atmosphere and the fans at this yearly event, and Japan's Scott Distributor Goldwin guaranteed the best racing support for Wildhaber.

René on his way to another victory in his favorite discipline, DH Marathon racing.
Photo: Red Bull Photo Files / René Wildhaber

Famous Wildhaber is well known in Japan by many fans.

After this race is completed, Wildhaber begins his main project of the season, travelling with friend and photographer Mesum Verma through fascinating India. Mountain biking at its best at elevations of up to 18,000 feet. While these guys are traveling we'll able to get the latest news on Mesum Verma's blog. Don't hesitate to read about and explore the adventures of Scott team rider René Wildhaber - Visit the blog: mesumtravel.blogspot.com/

Summer heat can’t stop winning ways for SCOTT Winter Athletes

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:19:53 -0600

This past weekend several SCOTT athletes were present at the 2008 New
Zealand Freeski open. Justin Dorey jumped right back on to the Superpipe
podium finishing in Second Place right behind Tanner Hall. Keri Herman was
the top US female finishing in 5th place. Congrats on a great day in the
stunt ditch guys!

Justin Dorey photo by snow.co.nz

On the Slopestyle side, Ashley Battersby continued her winning ways by
taking home 1st place for the fourth time this season while fellow SCOTT
teammates Kim Lamarre, Keri Herman, and Jen Hirsch finished 4th, 6th and
10th respectively. Nice work ladies. On the guys side of things in
Slopestyle Henrik Harlaut skied into 5th place and Dane Tudor finished 10th.

Matt Walker Photo by Shay Williams

While several members of the team were honing their skill in NZ, Matt
Walker, Joe Schuster, Ian Cosco, and Nick Martini ventured to Portland,
Oregon for the inaugural Dew Tour rail jam. The Dew Tour, which has held
summer events for years, will finally transition into winter and host 3
winter tour stops. While Tom Wallisch (Scott Pole Athlete) took home first
place, SCOTT Athletes Ian Cosco and Joe Schuster took home 2nd and 3rd. Nice
work to all the competitors to come out and put on a show in downtown
Portland.

Nick Martini and Tom Wallisch Photo by Shay Williams