Aaron Gwin signs with Specialized

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      Downhill world cup star Aaron Gwin has signed for the Specialized downhill team for 2013, a surprise move that has seen him break a three year deal with Trek World Racing.

      TWR boss Martin Whiteley released a statement this morning in which he spoke of Gwin “abandoning TWR in total disregard of his contractual obligations” and said the team were “actively pursuing all options open to us at this point, including legal action”.

      Source: bikeradar.com

      Sounds like alot of trouble is comming up next…

    • #115356

      Wild! I was under the impression that Specialized bought out his TWS contract. Guess not!

      The fanboys are SO confused on what bikes to ride this season. 😆

    • #115357
      “I’m super excited to start this new chapter in my career with Specialized bicycles. The entire Specialized staff has welcomed me with open arms and I’m blown away by the level of support they’ve shown me. This is my dream program and I can’t thank them enough for this opportunity. Bring on 2013!” – Aaron Gwin

      Read more here: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Aaron-Gwin … Video.html

      Or not?

      The last several weeks have been a very difficult period for our company as owners of the Trek World Racing program. Despite the fact that on August 9 of last year, Aaron Gwin signed a legally binding Letter Of Intent with our team for the next three seasons, his agent wrote an email to the team in mid-December stating he had decided to race for another bike brand. Mr Gwin confirmed his agreement with our team in public statements, and he and his agent repeatedly confirmed the existence of, and commitment to, the agreement in written correspondence with us. Yet, only weeks before the team was required to submit the official team roster to UCI, Mr Gwin informed the team that he was abandoning TWR in total disregard of his contractual obligations.

      Read more here: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Did-Gwin-B … acing.html

    • #115358

      Sorry, didn’t realize somebody had already posted this. Nice job!!

    • #115359

      Short note from Aaaron Gwin on this debacle: http://aarongwin.hookit.com/

    • #115360

      Rumours are, that Brook MacDonald will be his successor. The 19 yo rider from New Zealand, was with MS Mondraker last season. Right now, there is no official statement from him, Trek or MS Mondraker.

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