Team Avanti Plus

Here is the start of another season, with only 4 national series races, National champs and Oceanias (AUS) it seems to me its going to be a short intense season which is good for those of us that want to be able to have a outstanding international season as well.

The 2010/2011 season for me has had a turn for the best, I have signned with Team AvantiPlus for the year. Our aim is to promote AvantiPlus stores and products. We are on a mix of Avanti and Scott bikes.

The time has really come, Scott Green is riding Scott bikes, I am currently riding a very smooth Scott Spark 20. Its a great bike, it has an effective lock out system so that it's just as stiff as a hard tail when climbing and when unlocked it rides just like a trail bike. I have had several rides so far and its rips through the Redwoods with ease.

This Spark 20 is my first full suspension bike that I've had for more than a few days, the ride it provides is out standing. When I was told that I was going to be riding a full suspension I thought ahh, heavy bike for climbing but I guess heaps of fun on the downhills and single track. I was wrong...... this bike has the ability to be just as fast on the climbs and even faster on the downhills than a hardtail. One feature it has is a two stage lock out system which allows me to lock out both front and rear suspension completely or just stiffen them up. So far I have loved riding it and have been impressed each ride.

(Picture)Lock out system on spark 20 >>

With Team AvantiPlus comes with the support from Kenda

(tyres), Peak fuel (nutrition), Zero (accessories) and Scott and Avanti bikes.

Look out for the new AvantiPlus Team at the Huka Challenge in Taupo where we are having our first race as a team. If you see me around come over and have a chat.

Please check out my calendar to see where I am heading in the next 6 months.