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Felt Bicycles signs Darren Pokoj |
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Sunday, 06 April 2008 |
Darren Pokoj, the
young ambitious, but also experienced rider, is the brand new member of the
Felt team. The 21 years old Australian
caught a lot of eyes not only during the various contests he attempted
worldwide in the last two years. Now he is looking forward to a very successful
future with his new partner Felt.
Darren showed his enormous potential numerous times in last season. Almost
winning the Nissan Qashqai Challenge in Madrid
Spain,
he proved his very personal style. Nobody can do nosedive 360s like
he can. So within the pro-scene they are just called “down under
threes”. But Darren is not only into street and dirt jumping. Originally
he had started with BMX twelve years ago, then he got into mountain bikes. He
became a quite successful DH and 4-Cross rider, winning various national and
international 4X and downhill competitions in 2004 and 2005. In 2006 he also focused
on freeride and slope style competitions, e.g. winning the slopestyle at the
Red Bull Trailfox, becoming the “Vienna Air King” or placing 5th at
the Adidas Slopestyle and 6th at the Red Bull District Ride in Italy, even with
a broken ancle!
It obviously can be stated, that Darren is one of the most versatile riders.
Doesn’t matter if it’s downhill, dirt, slopestyle, street, park or
just freeriding - Darren has that special feeling for his bike, like only a few
guys have.
Felt produces a huge range of bikes for these different disciplines. Therefore
it’s a perfect fit for Darren and for Felt. The USA based company has got
only one goal: “To design, develop, and deliver the best bicycles in the
world“. Darren will bring in all his knowledge and experience to support
Felt in achieving this aim. Felt is building a high-class team right now,
having signed riders like Joscha Forstreuter as well as Cameron Zink (winner
Kokanee Crankworx-Slopestyle 2006). You can be sure, that there are some great
innovations to come.
Right now, Darren is enjoying the down under summer at the Gold Coast of
Australia. From April on he will spend most of his time in Europe to join all
the international contests and to keep riding his bike all year long. You will
be able to watch Darren`s riding skills the first time in 2008 at the Vienna
Air King on April 19th and 20th in the middle of Vienna’s city center.
Felt and rasoulution wish Darren just the best for the next season. Stay the
way you are, keep on rocking and go big.
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