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Team Columbia-Highroad Training Camp

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 6:08:15 -0700

The Addict, official bike of Team Columbia-Highroad

Since its introduction in 2007, the Addict has proven itself in the world’s most demanding conditions of professional road racing. The Addict is an ultra-light and versatile carbon bike that can handle the rigors climbing, sprinting and high-speed descents with comfort and confidence.
Team Columbia-Highroad is armed with a single tool that was developed with a revolutionary carbon process, IMP™ (Integrated Molding Process). This unique process allows frame engineers to maximize the carbon material while maintaining durability and stiffness.

The team’s Addict frames are equipped with exceptional components from Shimano, Pro, Continental, Fizi:k and Elite.

The Columbia-Highroad team camp

The first Columbia-Highroad team camp, held at the end of November, provided time to prepare the new bikes for the upcoming season. Focus was on fitting, season objectives, the new program, team building and a little pleasure during a quieter time of the year. The camp was held in Mallorca, Spain.
The schedule during the camp was balanced between bike setup, meetings, photo shoots, training, and public relations. Mechanics were present, doing all the pre-season preparation in a more relaxed atmosphere. Team Columbia-Highroad has a reputation for being professional, managing all of the details early on to ensure a successful season in 2009.
The camp was the first time the team had contact with the new Scott Addict. Like kids getting new toys, Cavendish, Grabsch, Hincapie and the rest of the riders were checking out the bikes and combing over the components and frame details. A new season, a new bike and high expectations for the team; that’s the kind of challenge Team Columbia-Highroad is up for.

SCOTT is pleased to be providing bikes to the sprinter of the year, the new TT world champion and the number one team in 2008. For all of the technical partners, the partnership is a way of improving products and pushing the limits of the equipment to improve what we offer to the market.

Since Team Columbia-Highroad had a very successful season in 2008, we thank the athletes’ commitment to Scott bicycles and wish them all the best for 2009.

A day at the training camp

To see what a training day with Team Columbia-Highroad looks like, follow this link to see a video of the team in action:
http://www.scott-sports.com/de_de/video/bike/1638

Speedy Reedy is Back

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 8:28:00 -0700

Chad Reed showed the world last Saturday night at the SX season opener in Anaheim that he is not racing for second in 2009. After a tough heat race, where contact with his teammate Mike Alessi and an off track excursion resulted in a sub-par finish, Reed came off the line in the main event focused on winning.

Narrowly beaten to the first turn by Josh Grant and other-worldly James Stewart, Reed wasted no time passing Grant and putting the heat on Stewart. Consistently showing Stewart a wheel in almost every turn, Reed completed a pass after a tricky rhythm section. For the next four laps Stewart hounded Reed and then was able to make a pass after a long whoops section. Reed immediately attacked and again was making his presence known in every turn. Coming out of a bowl turn and lining up for a long whoops section, Stewart seem to lose drive and drift left. This caused a collision between Reed and Stewart. Both riders remounted but only Reed was able to start his motorcycle. Stewart failed to start his bike and was hit by Kevin Windham when he attempted to push his bike off the track. With his front brake damaged, Reed never was able to push forward but held onto third place for the race.

One thing is certain; Chad Reed has found a new gear that has Stewart panic revving.

Team Canidae Motosport Kawasaki Video

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 8:35:12 -0700

RacerX Online posted this action video of the SCOTT-sponsored Team Canidae Motosport Kawasaki showcasing their best whips on a private SX track in Southern California. CLICK HERE TO VIEW

Winter Dew Tour Finals

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:59:02 -0700

December 20, 2008

Today brought an end to all the skiing events at the first ever Winter Dew Tour stop in Breckenridge, Colorado. Snow, cold, and high winds could not stop SCOTT Athletes from excelling throughout the week and it paid off today.

Men's Slope Podium

Men's slopestyle saw several SCOTT athletes in the finals and Henrik Harlaut led the charge by finishing 3rd after qualifying first. Jossi Wells (poles), ended up finishing second just ahead of Henrik. Matt Walker had a great day and finished fifth, Simon Dumont (poles) finished seventh, and Alexis Godbout came in ninth.

Keri Herman

Keri Herman took home third place in the women's slopestyle event after battling through the high winds and blowing snow while spinning both ways on the first two hits of the course.

Justin Dorey

Tonight brought out the lights on the Peak 8 Superpipe and all the big guns came out blazing. After a few brief course holds, the winds held off long enough to get the final 12 men through without any hiccups. When the dust settled it was Tanner Hall on top and Justin Dorey finishing in second place after skiing super strong all week. SCOTT Pole athletes Peter Olenick and Simon Dumont finished 4th and 5th respectively, just off the podium.

Men's Pipe Podium

It was a great Dew Tour for SCOTT athletes, and we look forward to the next stop at Mt. Snow, Vermont, January 8 - 12, 2009.

Winter Dew Tour Day 4

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:51:26 -0700

December 19, 2008

The skies cleared today over Breckenridge for the Ski Superpipe Elimination Round and skiers threw down. The field of 35 men needed to be whittled down to the final 12 and skiers were laying down everything they had.

Justin Dorey in route to 2nd place in qualifiers

As the wind died down, it was Simon Dumont on top with Justin Dorey in second and youngster Duncan Adams in third. It was noticeable that some of the big boyz were holding back their biggest tricks for the finals on Saturday night under the lights.

The top 12 advanced to finals

SCOTT Pole athletes Josiah Wells, and Peter Olenick are also in to the finals on Saturday, which will be a long day for many athletes as the slopestyle prelims and finals are going on as well as Pipe finals at night. Good luck to all athletes.

Tim Russell and Simon Dumont

Winter Dew Tour Day 3

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:20:35 -0700

December 18, 2008

Day 3 of Dew Tour in Breckenridge came to a close today with no events being completed. Mother Nature put down a course hold of her own with high winds and blowing snow wreaking havoc on the course. SCOTT Athletes were still able to get some practice laps on the course before the weather put a stop to the day. Enjoy the photos and check back tomorrow!

Alex Schlopy

Karl Fostvedt

Matt Walker

Alexis Godbout

Henrik Harlaut

Simon Dumont

Dane Tudor

Watch Tim Ferry Throwing Down at His Home Track

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:19:40 -0700

Transworld MX has this awesome footage of Tim Ferry prepping for the 2009 SX season at his home track in Florida. Click Here

Winter Dew Tour Day 2

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:48:14 -0700

December 17, 2008

Today was another windy day at the Dew Tour in Breckenridge but the wind couldn't keep kids from boosting high above the pipe. The Men's Ski Superpipe qualifying rounds went off and SCOTT athletes John Strenio and Tyler Peterson made the push into the next round.

Simon Dumont getting some practice in the wind.

Jon Marks above Breckenridge

The Men's ski superpipe finals will go down on Saturday night under the lights of Freeway 8. Stay tuned for more updates here at www.scottusa.com

Winter Dew Tour Day 1

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:02:12 -0700

December 16, 2008

Snow, wind, and cold temperatures could not put a damper on day one of the Winter Dew Tour in Breckenridge, Colorado. The first day brought the Men's Ski Slopestyle prelims to Freeway 8 in Breck.

The view from the top

Henrik Harlaut came out swinging on both runs with his ever-ooozing style and threw down a flawless Cab 12 en route to a first place finish in the prelim qualifier, thus earning himself a spot in every stop of the Dew Tour. Not far behind Henrik was Alexis Godbout who finished in fourth place with a smooth run.

Joe Schuster, Ian Cosco, and Karl Fostvedt trying to stay warm

SCOTT Athletes Nick Martini, Sean Jordan, and Karl Fostvedt also moved on to the next round in a tough qualifying day. Stay tuned for updates all week long.

Video of SCOTT rider Andrew Short

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:02:07 -0700

Watch Andrew Short put his new 2009 Factory Red Bull Honda through its paces at the Honda SX practice track.