Franktown, CO – Stillwell Performance is proud to announce that its team riders Ian Blythe and Nicole Bradford have been selected to represent the USA at the 2010 ISDE in Morelia, Mexico as parts of the USA Junior Trophy and Women’s teams respectively. Blythe and Bradford both put in sensational rides at the Idaho City 100 ISDE Qualifier on June 5th and 6th, and due to those performances as well as their stellar seasons thus far were invited by the AMA to represent the USA in Mexico this coming November 1-6.
Stillwell Performance’s Ian Blythe had a hot start to the 2-day qualifier in Idaho, trailing Brian Garrahan by a mere 10 points and finishing second overall, and second in the E2 class for the day. Day 2 was another solid ride for Blythe as he finished with another podium spot in 3rd behind Garrahan and Ryan Powell. Blythe’s combined performance for the 2 days put him in 2nd overall in the E2 class. Ian is incredibly honored to be a part of the USA Junior Trophy Team and can not wait to represent his country in his first trip to the ISDE.
Nicole Bradford dominated the Women’s class in Idaho, winning every check in both days of racing to take the win and secure herself a spot on the 2010 USA Women’s Team. Bradford is an ISDE veteran–having won a bronze medal at the 2001 ISDE, the ISDE Women’s World Cup Champion in 2007, and a silver medal at the 2008 ISDE–and is looking forward to using her six days experience to help the Women’s team to a podium finish in Mexico.
“When you have two extremely talented and hardworking riders like Ian and Nicole, it’s not surprising the type of performances they put in at the qualifier and that the AMA has recognized their talents and dedication to the sport by selecting them for the 2010 ISDE team. I’m really looking forward to working with both riders and getting them dialed in for Mexico, as well as making the journey South of the border to support them throughout the six-day event in Mexico,” said an ecstatic Stillwell Performance President, Alan Stillwell.
Stillwell Performance was represented as well by its support riders at Idaho City as Bryce Bingham took home a 4th-overall finish in the AA class, and Ron Schmelze finished day 1 in 2nd in the AA class but was unable to start day 2 due to a lingering injury.
About Stillwell Performance
Stillwell Performance is a full-service suspension company in Franktown, Colorado. Founded by Alan Stillwell, with the sole purpose to provide the ultimate suspension for where you ride and race. An authorized Race Tech Performance Center as well as an authorized Ohlins Suspension dealer, Stillwell Performance has access to start of the art suspension products, technology, and support that combined with their custom valving specs are sure to create ultimate suspension for your ride. Check them out online at www.stillwellperformance.com
Ian Blythe is supported by the following companies:
Valcom Motorsports, KTM, TheORC.com, OffroadChampions.com, Motorex, Fly, AXO, Bell, Easton, Topar, Rekluse, Racetech, Carbon Raptor DLC, Enduro Engineering, Steve Hatch Racing, Mapleton Hills Orthopaedics, Harris Used Parts, OrangeJuice.com, IMS, FMF, ZLT, Rampart Drywall, Aactive Sattelite
Nicole Bradford is supported by the following companies:
Moose Racing, KTM of Aspen, Sidi Boots, Smith Optics, and Rekluse
