Introduction: PRO Tharsis Trail components
A component-series named after the highest mountain-range in the universe (on Mars) must be very special. And that’s exactly what PRO Tharsis is. With this new line of components you will excel in day-consuming journeys up and down mountains. PRO Tharsis is unique because it’s the first hi-end line-up of Trail components made entirely out of carbon. By using special lay-up designs and fiber types ... More
Geoff Kabush Crowned 2010 Canadian National XC Champion
It would be easy to surmise that Team Maxxis-Rocky Mountain’s Geoff Kabush, having won Canadian National MTB Championships for the last seven years in a row, would cruise to number eight without much difficulty. Those “in the know”, however, predicted a Battle Royale between Kabush and Max Plaxton, the winner of two US Cup races this season. Plaxton, who has finished second to Kabush at several na... More
New XTR Continues Winning Tradition


Congratulations to Geoff Kabush (Maxxis-Rocky Mountain) and Catharine Pendrel (Luna Chix Pro Team), Melanie McQuaid (Specialized), and Paul Thomasberg for their podium finishes in the grueling 2010 BC Bike Race. While each of their podium categories was unique, they had one distinct advantage in common: 2011 Shimano XTR equipped bikes.
The Shimano sponsored seven day stage race is widely conside... More
Shimano Joins Tour of Utah Sponsor Lineup

Tour of Utah President, Steve Miller, today announced that Shimano will be the official technical support sponsor for the fourth edition of the 2010 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utahpresented by Zions Bank. The 2010 race is a USA Cycling-sanctioned pro race and will take place August 17-22 in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Park City, Thanksgiving Point, Mt. Nebo, Tooele, and Snowbird.

Shimano's U.S. office,... More
Jonnier and Graves win again at the World Cup in Leogang
It’s been a while since the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano had seen so many crashes in one race. The race track in Leogang (Austria) was destroyed after training, and the riders had to find the balance between trying to win and staying on the bike.

Sabrina Jonnier (Team Maxxis-Rocky Mountain) found the right mix of caution and aggressiveness and she won the Women Elite Downhill... More
Tyler Farrar wins General Classification and Points Jersey at Delta Tour

For the third year in a row the Team dominated the Delta Tour Zeeland in the Netherlands this weekend.
Thanks to stage placings of 4th, 2nd and 2nd, plus some great teamwork to control the race, Tyler took the
overall victory for the second year running to confirm his great for heading into the Tour de France.

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