There has been talk in the World Cup paddock since Andorra, but it became
official today that Greg Minnaar (RSA) has been formally appointed to the UCI
Mountain Bike Commission, effectively as the gravity riders' representative.
The current MTB Commission has been without a gravity athlete essentially since
Bas de Bever (NED) left the position some years ago. As a member of the
Commission, Greg has a definitive role in recommending rule changes and policy
for the disciplines of Downhill and 4X in particular, after consulting with the
riders he represents. As a former DH World Champion, 2 time World Cup Champion
of DH, and winner of World Cup races in DH and 4X, Greg is looking forward to
the new challenges.
"This is a big honour for me and for Africa. Mountain biking has always been a
very international sport and I'm glad the UCI appointed someone from outside
Europe. I look forward to working with the Commission, and of course the other
riders who I'll be representing. I'm going to have a Riders' Meeting in
Mont-Sainte-Anne (CAN) next month so we can start looking at any changes we
need for 2009".
Greg currently races for the Santa Cruz Syndicate and is sitting 3rd in the UCI
World Cup DH series after winning the 3rd round in Scotland 8 days ago.
Date:
16/06/2008