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Brian Lopes Joins Intense Cycles

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Earlier this month, Brian Lopes and Ibis Cycles split ways after a successful seven year long partnership. During that time, Brian helped proved the versatility of the company’s product line by winning a XC Eliminator World Cup race and laying down the law several years in a row at the Whistler Air DH race.

Today, it has been revealed officially after much speculation online that Lopes will be joining forces with another American brand – Intense Cycles. While he has never “technically” raced their bikes, those of you who remember his time as a Mongoose sponsored rider will recall he frequently rallied a rebranded Intense M1 to the top spot of the podium early in his career.

This sponsorship is just one in a series of steps Intense has made this year to invigorate their brand – including hiring a new CEO, COO, & CFO, in addition to launching a new hallmark bike.

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Los
Los
10 years ago

I miss hbcutthecoursein1990 so much

Rico
Rico
10 years ago

Dude takes a lot of flak for his style and personality, but god d*mn he is talented. I have enjoyed watching his career for about 30 years from BMX teen until now. I think the dude is 43 years old, mental.

rowerowy
10 years ago

Lopes = awesome skill!

I read his book and I recommend it for every beginner. Lot of usefull info.

captain derp
captain derp
10 years ago

how much did intense have to expand their parking lot?

rodeo
rodeo
10 years ago

They now have two extra spaces for every Intense he owns. Plus a half space per win, per year, not to exceed 14 spaces in any given year.

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