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Monday, April 22, 2024 Liv Factory Racing teammates Linda Indergand and Jenn Jackson deliver fierce performances at the UCI MTB World Cup in Araxá, Brazil, amidst challenging terrain and strong competition. The second round of the UCI MTB World Cup Series witnessed an exhilarating showdown in Araxá, Brazil, where Liv Factory Racing athletes Jenn Jackson and Linda Indergand showcased their range of skills, achieving solid results on the challenging XC track. The course, characterized by fast flats, jumps, and technical rock and root sections, saw riders battling against each other and the terrain. XCC - Short Track Dominance In the XCC Cross-country event, Indergand and Jackson...

MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024 The Life Time Grand Prix series kicked off with the Fuego XL MTB race at the Sea Otter Classic cycling festival in California, and Giant Privateers Cole Paton and Brendan Johnston both scored top-five finishes. The Fuego XL marked the opening of the 2024 Life Time Grand Prix, which combines seven major mountain bike and gravel events across the U.S. An invitation-only field of 60 athletes (30 men and 30 women) will battle all season long for a share of the $300,000 purse. Paton and Johnston return for Giant this year after a strong 2023 season...

Friday, April 19, 2024 Rae Morrison debuts the all-new Intrigue X at the Sea Otter Classic Enduro and takes first place. Liv Racing Collective athlete Rae Morrison wins the Elite Women's Enduro at the Life Time Sea Otter Classic. The opening event of the four-day bike festival held at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area, Monterey, California. Completing the four unique stages in 9:47.78, Morrison raced on her new Intrigue X Advanced 0, which proved well-suited for the pedal-heavy course. Reflecting on the race, Morrison shared, "I swapped bikes from the Intrigue LT to the Intrigue X in favor of the trail bike for the...

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 Two new mountain bike helmets from Giant, the Rail and Roost, have been grabbing attention on the trail and in the media with rave reviews. Both the Rail and Roost feature redesigned head forms that offer a better fit for a wider range of riders. Both also have Mips rotational impact protection systems and have earned five-star safety ratings from the world-renowned Virginia Tech Helmet safety lab. The Rail uses a super low-profile Mips Air Node® system integrated into its featherweight padding, while the Roost features a standard Mips system. Pinkbike reviewed both helmets and came away impressed. “Giant have hit the mark...

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Ingvild Gåskjenn of Liv AlUla Jayco surprises at the Amstel Gold Race with a third-place finish, securing her first WorldTour podium. Liv AlUla Jayco team member Ingvild Gåskjenn surprised many by clinching third place in the Amstel Gold Race, marking her first WorldTour podium finish. Aboard her team EnviLiv Advanced SL, the Norwegian rider's impressive sprint saw her finish behind Dutch cyclists Marianne Vos and Lorena Wiebes. Gåskjenn, who had been supporting her teammates until the final moments of the race, found herself in an ideal position during the chaotic sprint to the finish line. Seizing an opportunity...