2013 GT Factory Racing Brings on Next Generation of Talent

GT Factory Racing announced today the signing of two of Europe’s most dominant young riders to expand its champion downhill and enduro race team GT Factory Racing. Taylor Vernon of South Wales will join the world’s fastest downhill race team to train alongside Gee Atherton, Rachel Atherton, and Marc Beaumont, while Martin Maes from Belgium will join Dan Atherton on the enduro team.

“Taylor was first brought to our attention last year and we’ve seen him post some solid results in the under 16 sections this past season,” said Dan Brown, Team Director. “The team is on a roll right now with Rachel’s World Cup win, fastest team overall title and Gee taking podiums in every race. It feels like the right time for us to start to bring on some new young riders and we think that Taylor has the potential to become a major force on the World Cup scene.”

Vernon is 16 years old and will be racing on a GT Fury. During the season, he will focus on dominating the Junior World Cups and World Championships.

“Words can’t describe how stoked I am to be joining Dan, Gee, Rachel, and Marc on GT Factory Racing,” said Vernon. “I’m so excited about racing at the International and
World Cup level and know that I could not ask for a better or more experienced team of people to teach me all there is to know.”

On the enduro side, 15-year-old Martin Maes turned heads when he took 5th place overall at the Superenduro of Nations at Sauze d’Oulz. He will be riding a GT Force and focusing on the Enduro World Series.

“Nobody could quite believe it,” said Dan Atherton. “There isn’t a junior category in superenduro so this 15-year-old boy is just wasting some of the toughest and most experienced adult riders on the circuit. We are really excited about the Enduro World Series in 2013 and I’m stoked to have a new teammate with this much potential.”

“This opportunity feels like a dream come true,” said Maes. “I have the greatest admiration for Rachel,Dan, Gee and Marc and will be so happy to ride with them. My key objectives for 2013 are to brush up on my English and to listen to Dan’s recommendations to progress on my bike.”

Keep glued to athertonracing.co.uk for all the latest on the team as they enter the 2013 season.

2013 GT Fury World Cup

Geomoetry

Specifications

Sizes:	S, M, L
Colors:	White
Frame:	F.O.C. XM™ Carbon Frame, 210mm Travel Independent Drivetrain™ Suspension System w/ F.O.C. Pivots, and 150 x 12mm Dropouts, and 1 1/2" Head Tube
Fork:	Fox Racing Shox 40RC2 FIT, 203mm Travel, FIT damper, 20x110mm Thru Axle, w/ Adjustable High Speed/Low Speed Compression & Rebound, Titanium Spring, & Kashima Stanchions
Rear Shock:	Fox Racing Shox DHX RC4, 9.5"x3", w/ w/ Adjustable High Speed/Low Speed Compression, Rebound, & Bottom-Out, Kashima Shock Shaft
Chain:	Shimano XTR, CN-M980
Crank:	Shimano Saint, FC-M825, 165mm, w/ 36T Ring
Bottom Bracket:	Shimano Saint, 83mm
Rear Derailleur:	Shimano Saint Shadow Plus, RD-M820
Shifters:	Shimano Saint, SL-M820, Rapid Fire, Right Side Only
Cog Set:	Shimano Dura Ace, CS-7900, 10-Speed, 11-25T
Rims:	e.thirteen LG1+ DH
Tires:	Continental Rammstein, Six Ply Casing w/ Black Chili Compound, 26"x2.5"
Hubs:	Shimano Saint, HB-M820, 20x110mm Thru Axle
Rear Hub:	Shimano Saint, FH-M825, 12x150mm Thru Axle
Spokes:	DT Swiss Competition, 2.0/1.8 Stainless
Nipples:	DT Pro Lock Alloy
Brake:	Shimano Saint, BR-M820, w/ Metallic Pad, Fins, & SM-RT99 203mm IceTech Rotor
Brake Levers:	Shimano Saint, BL-M820
Handlebar:	Pro Atherton DH riser, 800mm Width, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm Clamp
Stem:	Pro Atherton Direct Mount, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm Length
Grips:	Pro Atherton Lock-on Grip
Headset:	Cane Creek Angleset ZS49xZS49 w/ +/- 1.5° Offset Cup
Saddle:	Pro Atherton Saddle w/ Titanium Rails
Seat Post:	Pro Atherton Post
Seat Clamp:	All Terra Alloy Bolt-on