Vitus Dominer lives up to its name at National Champs

Vitus factory riders lift two National Champs titles in Rostrevor

Proving that 650b really is the way forward for DH racing, Vitus Factory riders Ian McIntyre, Colin Ross and Sacha Bickerstaff all took to the podium at yesterdays Irish National DH Championships at Kilbroney Forest, Co. Down.

Following a day of practise on Saturday, all of the team were finding the track one of the most testing they’d seen in recent years. Despite a few tumbles and occasional “Over the bars” at the infamous “Hecklers Rock” all of the team started Sunday feeling like they were capable of grasping some silverware!

Spurred on by and electric atmosphere and the support of the crowd – Ian McIntyre took the National Vet’s Category, defending Elite Champion Colin Ross made it a 7th National Title and new Vitus Bikes signing Sacha Bickerstaff narrowly missed out on the top spot after crashing during her race run to take 2nd place in the Women’s Category.

Photos courtesy of DERMOTT SWEENEY

Your NATIONAL Champions 2014!

Colin Ross en-route to his Seventh National Title

Full on “Mac-Attack” mode for Ian McIntyre as he takes his Vitus Dominer airbourne

New Signing SACHA BICKERSTAFF showwed she has some serious pace this weekend – narrowly missing out on top spot due to a crash during her race run.

The NEW Vitus Dominer goes on sale this November at www.chainreactioncycles.com The complete race-ready 650b bike will feature Marzocchi 380 forks paired with a Rockshox KAGE rear shock, full Shimano ZEE drive-train and a WTB wheel/tyre combo. More details to follow