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Former World Champ Courtney Partners With Allied

Kate Courtney, the 2018 UCI Elite Women’s cross country world champion, announced in January that she has partnered with Rogers bike manufacturer Allied Cycle Works for this season.

Courtney, who formed her new She Sends Racing program this offseason, will be riding Allied’s updated BC40 cross country mountain bike. The updates to the bike have shaved 100 grams off the frame’s weight. Courtney will be the first to race Allied bikes at the UCI World Cup level.

“​​The opportunity to be the first rider to bring this American brand to the World Cup start line is a pretty special one,” Courtney said. “This bike has blown me away from my first ride. And after getting to know the passionate people behind it, I have a feeling this is just the beginning. I am so excited to be a part of what they are building.”

Allied also announced a lightweight handlebar and stem called the Duet. The product was fully designed and manufactured in-house.

Life Time Grand Prix competitor Michaela Thompson also joins Allied’s athlete roster. Thompson finished third at the Leadville MTB race last season and 10th overall in the Grand Prix, her first year in the series.