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THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024 The new Glory Advanced DH bike, developed in partnership with the World Cup DH racers of the Giant Factory Off-Road Team, has received media awards and accolades for its performance at the races and on the trail. Following a two-year development project, the new Glory Advanced was unveiled midway through the 2023 racing season. It features a totally reengineered chassis that represents the first full-composite Glory ever available for consumers. The frame is paired with a new Maestro rear suspension system that delivers 200mm of smooth, active travel, along with a 203mm suspension fork. Since its introduction, the Glory Advanced has...

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 In Monterey, California, Rae Morrison demonstrates her dominance across multiple disciplines, claiming podium finishes in Enduro, Dual Slalom, and Downhill. Liv Racing Collective athlete Rae Morrison made waves at the Life Time Sea Otter Classic this past week, racing across three different disciplines and claiming a podium spot in each. Her outstanding performance included the top spot in the Enduro event, a remarkable second place in Dual Slalom, and rounding off her achievements with a solid third-place finish in Downhill, all raced on the new Intrigue X Advanced 0. In her primary discipline of Enduro, Morrison took the win early in the...

Monday, April 22, 2024 Liv Factory Racing teammates Linda Indergand and Jenn Jackson deliver fierce performances at the UCI MTB World Cup in Araxá, Brazil, amidst challenging terrain and strong competition. The second round of the UCI MTB World Cup Series witnessed an exhilarating showdown in Araxá, Brazil, where Liv Factory Racing athletes Jenn Jackson and Linda Indergand showcased their range of skills, achieving solid results on the challenging XC track. The course, characterized by fast flats, jumps, and technical rock and root sections, saw riders battling against each other and the terrain. XCC - Short Track Dominance In the XCC Cross-country event, Indergand and Jackson...

MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024 The Life Time Grand Prix series kicked off with the Fuego XL MTB race at the Sea Otter Classic cycling festival in California, and Giant Privateers Cole Paton and Brendan Johnston both scored top-five finishes. The Fuego XL marked the opening of the 2024 Life Time Grand Prix, which combines seven major mountain bike and gravel events across the U.S. An invitation-only field of 60 athletes (30 men and 30 women) will battle all season long for a share of the $300,000 purse. Paton and Johnston return for Giant this year after a strong 2023 season...

Friday, April 19, 2024 Rae Morrison debuts the all-new Intrigue X at the Sea Otter Classic Enduro and takes first place. Liv Racing Collective athlete Rae Morrison wins the Elite Women's Enduro at the Life Time Sea Otter Classic. The opening event of the four-day bike festival held at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area, Monterey, California. Completing the four unique stages in 9:47.78, Morrison raced on her new Intrigue X Advanced 0, which proved well-suited for the pedal-heavy course. Reflecting on the race, Morrison shared, "I swapped bikes from the Intrigue LT to the Intrigue X in favor of the trail bike for the...