After Sam’s successful 2006 season which included a victory ahead of two time World Champion Fabien Barel (FRA) at an NZ National Series event, 2nd place overall in World Cup Junior category and finally his 2nd place in the Junior World Championships - with only 1.1 seconds lost to the winner despite a time consuming crash in his final run, it was a clear decision for team management to retain Sam as a GRAVITY GROUP athlete.
Sam and other GRAVITY GROUP team members are looking forward to competing in the World Championships, World Cup, Maxxis Cup, selected European events as well as in prestigious promo events in Europe and North America.
Sam’s main objective for 2007 is to get his first ever World Cup podium and to finish the season in World’s TOP 10.
TURNER Frames and FOX Suspension will support the team in achieving these goals.
Sam Blenkinsop, Team Gravity Group:
“I’m really happy to re-sign with Gravity Group for 2007. Last year the team gave me my first chance to race at World Cup level and I learned a lot. I’m looking forward to returning to the team this year and achieving more of my goals.
The World Cup venues look really good this year and I’m super keen to hit it hard!”