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

Justin Leov Signs 2-year Agreement with Dean Optics!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Escondido, California (December 3, 2008) Dean Optics is proud to announce the addition of Justin Leov to its mountain bike team! Justin will represent Dean Optics for the 2009 & 2010 season in the midst of an exciting launch of a true mountain bike optics brand. With a world renowned rider on board, Dean Optics ascertains its presence on the international mountain bike race circuit.


“I'm excited to work with Dean Optics for 2009 and 2010,” said Justin. “The products are all well designed and being able to support a mountain bike label in a mountain bike market makes sense to me. I know all the feedback and product development will happen faster being a smaller, new company, and I'm stoked to be able to be involved in that process.”

Justin is consistently a top 10 World Cup rider and is currently ranked 5th in the UCI World rankings. His 6th place finish at the World Championships proves that he’s a contender at the elite levels!

“I’m extremely excited to have Justin on board,” said owner Dylan Dean. “Justin is a highly accomplished rider who I’ve worked with a number of times in the past. Justin will be an immediate asset in the development of the Trooper MTB Goggle. His hard work, consistency and professional demeanor are exactly what we’re looking for here at Dean Optics!”

Expect to see Leov’s participation with future Dean Optics product lines, including a ‘Justin Leov’ signature Trooper goggle in the near future. For more information on Dean Optics, please visit www.DeanOptics.com. For additional information on Justin Leov, visit his personal website at www.JustinLeov.com.
Photo courtesy: Gary Perkin

Brad Benedict Interviewed on PINNEDmtb.com!

Check it out! Dean Optics factory rider & the 2008 US National Series Champ Brad Benedict is interviewed over on PINNED!

http://www.pinnedmtb.com/brad_benedict_interview08.htm

Brad Benedict Crowned NMBS Champion!

Congrats to Dean Optics factory rider BRAD BENEDICT for winning the 2008 NMBS series! In only his second year of racing (first full season), Brad had stellar performances throughout each of the NMBS races, including a victory in Santa Ynez, California!
Way to go champ! We're stoked for ya!

US MTB National Championships VIDEO!

DEAN Optics factory riders embark on the small town of Mt Snow, Vermont for the US National Championships! X-Fusion's got a video of the team packed full for gravity racing goodness! Watch Ryan Condrashoff rock the DH track into place 5th!

Thanks to Theo Dilworth from All Out Productions for an excllent job on the video!

http://www.alloutprodux.com/xfuse08vermont.mov

DEAN Riders Dominiate at the Windham NMBS!

just got the news that DEAN Optics factory rider KIERAN BENNETT won the pro men's downhill at the NMBS in Windham, New York! Kieran bested the field by about 2 seconds, even in the wet conditions from an early rainstorm. Fellow Dean Optics rides Brad Benedict & Ryan Condrashoff wrapped up the podium in 4th & 5th respectively! Great job to all Dean Optics riders!!!!


Pro Men's DH

1. Kieran Bennett [DEAN]
2. Geritt Beytagh
3. Cameron Cole
4. Brad Benedict [DEAN]
5. Ryan Condrashoff [DEAN]

Bennett 6th at Deer Valley NMBS; Benedict Retains NMBS Series Lead

Dean Optics' Kieran Bennet narrowly missed the downhill podium against a stacked field of world cup riders! Although KB wasn't having a "fun" weekend, his skill and strength was still able to put him into 6th place on the day.

Meanwhile, points leader & Dean Optics' factory rider Brad Benedict had yet another great run, placing him in 11th spot on the day. Although I'm sure he would have been happier to land on the podium for the 3rd NMBS in a row, Brad is stoked to retain his points lead in the NMBS series.

1 Justin Leov 03:01.41
2 Amiel Cavalier 03:07.28
3 Sam Blenkinsop 03:07.33
4 Aaron Gwin 03:07.49
5 Chris Van Dine 03:11.21
6 Kieran Bennett 03:12.08 [DEAN]
7 Nick Van Dine 03:15.00
8 Andrew Pierce 03:17.02
9 Matt Johnston 03:17.66
10 Ian Odom 03:19.14
11. Brad Benedict [DEAN]


For more information on the Deer Valley NMBS race, check out PINNEDmtb.com
http://www.pinnedmtb.com/deervalley08.htm