Giant has a long history of supporting the world’s top off-road racers, dating back to 1995. This year’s roster includes ten riders representing six different nations. One of the most notable changes includes the addition of Rae Morrison, an enduro racer in the elite women’s category who will represent Giant’s sister brand Liv. The team is also expanding its XC presence at the developmental level with young American riders Stephan Davoust and Tofor Lewis joining.
Other new faces this year include Jacob Dickson, a four-time junior national DH champion from Ireland; Eliot Jackson, a former motocross racer from the U.S. who scored top-10 results at two Crankworx DH events last year; and Mike Day, a former BMX star and Olympic medalist who has transitioned into mountain biking. Day is representing the team at select enduro events this year.
Returning riders include six-time Colombian DH national champion Marcelo Gutierrez; enduro specialists Josh Carlson of Australia and Canadian Mckay Vezina; plus veteran U.S. XC racer Carl Decker.
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The Giant Factory Off-Road Team wrapped up a busy week at Crankworx Whistler with their final race, the Canadian Open DH. Marcelo Gutierrez led the way, posting a sixth-place finish on his Glory Advanced team bike to add to his win in the Garbanzo DH... [...]
Giant Factory Off-Road Team rider Marcelo Gutierrez continued his hot streak at Crankworx Whistler, capturing a podium in the Air DH race to follow up his win in the Garbanzo DH. The six-time Colombian national downhill champ piloted his Reign Advanc... [...]
