5 of our staff riders are heading to the Gravel World Championships within the Netherlands this weekend, however how have they certified and what can we anticipate?
The Workforce
Merlin Cycles Rivington Brewing Co. Racing Workforce was formally arrange earlier this yr with help from Merlin Cycles, Rivington Brewing Co, LDL Lighting, Kalas, Abus and Styrkr. and began the season with just a few objectives in thoughts. For our gravel riders, it was to achieve the worlds which has since been achieved by 4 of our riders.
The Course
Beginning in Beek within the Netherlands and ending in Maastricht, Andy, Si and Tony are set to bear 130 KM of using on Saturday whereas Isac and Paul tackle the longer 180km route on Sunday.
Andy
Andy, who’s Managing Director at Merlin, made it to the highest 25% of riders at Graen Cymru this September. Within the 50-54 class, he hopes to make it into the highest 50, however is most trying ahead to watching Paul and Isac tackle the longer course on Sunday.
Isac
Isac will probably be racing within the 19-34 class this weekend and is most completely satisfied about having certified for the race – ‘My objective for 2025 was to qualify, so I’m proud to be on the beginning sheet. A top-50 would would end off my season properly.’
Paul
Paul can also be one in all our common managers right here at Merlin and achieved his qualifying spot in Might this yr at Gralloch, Scotland. This weekend he will probably be competing within the 40-45 class and is prioritising enjoyment over outcomes heading into the race.
Si
Si will probably be competing within the 55-59 class this weekend after qualifying in Turnhout Belgium in March this yr. He’s hoping to ending on the ‘pointy-end’ of the race.
Tony
Much like Si, Tony additionally claimed his qualifying spot in Turnhout Belgium. Within the 50-54 class, he will probably be taking over the 130km route on Saturday.
We want them the most effective of luck come the weekend. To search out out extra about what the Workforce will get as much as click on right here.
