Sabrina Jonnier Signs with Dean Optics for 2009!

Photo courtesy: Gary Perkin

Escondido, California (February 3, 2009) Dean Optics is proud to announce the addition of Team Maxxis rider Sabrina Jonnier to its mountain bike team! Sabrina will represent Dean Optics for the 2009 season on the UCI World Cup circuit, World Championships, & select international events. Having won multiple World Championship & World Cup titles, not to mention countless race victories, Sabrina encompasses the drive and character that’s exemplifies the qualities of Dean Optics athletes.

"I'm really happy and excited to be riding for Dean Optics this season,” an ecstatic Sabrina said about her new sponsor. “I’m glad to be part of a new Dylan Dean project!"

Second in the UCI World ranking, consistent top finishes at the World Cups, and silver at the World Championships in 2008, Sabrina proves that she’s a contender at the highest levels!

“I’m extremely excited to have Sabrina representing my optics brand,” said owner Dylan Dean. “Sabrina is a highly decorated rider who I’ve worked with a number of times in the past. Her hard work, consistency and professional demeanor will continue to solidify Dean Optics as a top presence on the mountain bike race circuit!”

Looking to recapture her titles, Sabrina will be a fierce competitor in 2009! With such a rider on the team, Dean Optics continues to establish its presence on the international mountain bike race circuit.

NZ National Round RESULTS - Dunedin

(from cyclingnews.com)

Justin Leov kicked off the action by setting a time in seeding that proved to be the fastest among those racing both the seeding and the finals. His quick seeding run made him the favorite going into the finals, but a flat tire during his final run ended any chances of visiting the podium.

Cole raced with consistent speed and claimed the men's win with Oceania Champion Kieran Bennett only three one-hundredths of a second behind James Dodds, who continued his fine run of form, crashing over the finish line to come in third.

Race Organiser Gareth Hargreaves was pleased with the turnout and high level of competition amongst the riders and was happy they enjoyed the track. "It was wicked to host a race in Dunedin, especially because the riders raved on about the course. We were very lucky with the weather because the conditions would have changed the condition of the course rapidly."


Results
Elite men

1 Cameron Cole 2.46.21
2 Kieran Bennett 0.00.03 DEAN OPTICS
3 James Dodds 0.02.82
4 Danny Hart 0.03.05
5 Matt Scoles 0.03.30
6 Brook MacDonald 0.03.31
7 Wyn Masters 0.03.38
8 Edward Masters 0.04.62
9 James Vazquez 0.04.63
10 Hayden McGregor 0.04.85
11 Reuben Miller 0.06.76
12 Gary Forrest 0.07.43
13 Fergus Lamb 0.07.44
14 Tim Mackersy 0.07.52
15 Hayden Lee 0.09.56
16 James Rennie 0.10.27
17 Troy Murdoch 0.11.54
18 Ben Cathro 0.12.86
19 Benjamin Herold 0.17.52
20 Rick Balbierer 0.23.86
21 Justin Leov 0.34.35 DEAN OPTICS
22 Scott Bedford 1.27.72