Dean Racing Development (DRD) and X-Fusion suspension announced its factory mountain bike race team, and continued relationship with Intense Cycles, as the team’s 2011 official frame supplier,.
Cody Warren (Alpine, CA) one of the strongest American racers in recent history, former National DH Champion joins the team bringing a strong pedigree and long list of accomplishments.
JD Swanguen (San Diego, CA) makes his return to the team from the X-Fusion race program as one of the most talented, all-around riders in the world – from downhill racing to street riding, slalom to dirt jumps. JD will also film throughout the season and showcase his 29er project.
Jason Memmelaar (Chester, NY) an east coast fan favorite, has quickly risen in the US downhill scene giving the program much needed depth with a stellar past season winning the Crankworx, CO dual slalom and placing 2nd at the Pro GRT in Winter Park.
Brad King (San Marcos, CA) will make his pro debut having raced for the DRD program as a junior in 2010
Austin Warren (Alpine, CA) will join the team as the team’s only factory junior cat 1 rider.