TOM DEACON WINS BRITISH NPS ON A 2STAGE
Entering the British National Points Series with a 9th placing in 2008, Tom Deacon had a lot to prove. Deacon applied for sponsorship with 2Stage Bikes, a boutique manufacturer from NZ with a unique twin suspension system.
Peter Evans, 2State UK Manager, explains, “We decided to give Tom a bike that we knew would be suitable for all UK tracks and conditions. We were really keen to see himachieve his goals on our Elite9 downhill bike”.
Tom Deacon, 22, approached 2Stage Bikes in late 2008 stating that his goal for the year was to “finish top 5 in the national ranks and ride some rad new tracks.”
2Stage kitted Deacon out with their top downhill racing machine and let Deacon prove the technology to the detractors and skeptics out there.
“Tom has proved that our bikes and our technology are ideal for the range of terrain that
UK has to offer,” says Evans.
It’s been a relatively consistent season for Deacon racing in the NPS this year. Starting out on a 9th placing, Tom Deacon moved steadily up the ranks over each race to eventually take out the top spot for this series.
“I am stoked to take the national series overall, it finished my season off perfectly!” says Deacon. “It’s been a good year on the new team and my 2Stage has proved consistently fast through out the year. I am already looking forward to defending my title and riding with the number 1 board next season!!”
Photo ky Keith at Phunkt.com
2Stage Bikes are also celebrating with Deacon. Such impressive results are sure to bring some welcome attention to this small manufacturer from New Zealand.
2Stage will be opening their sponsored rider applications later this year. Expressions of interested are accepted via their website at any time, www.2stagebikes.com.
For further information or photos please don’t hesitate to contact Peter Evans via email
on peter@2stagebikes.com.
Photo by Jamie @wideopenmag.co.uk
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You do realise that Keith’s photo is Jess Stone!?
Erg… Yes… I fired it up in a hurry and pete from 2stage very helpfuly explained my error at the cycle show yesterday.