Auburn DHer Joins Duncan Riffle Racing

Another local rider signs for the 2009 season:

Two-time national downhill champion Duncan Riffle will headline his own professional downhill racing team in 2009. Called Duncan Riffle Racing, the team includes Riffle, Brad Benedict and development rider Andy Benedict. Riffle, who hails from Santa Barbara, California, formerly rode with the Yeti and Honda-Ironhorse teams.

Brad Benedict, who hails from Auburn, California, won the 2008 National Mountain Bike Series downhill title. This year will mark his first full campaign on the World Cup circuit. Andy Benedict, who hails from Santa Barbara, is coached by Riffle and will target the domestic racing scene in 2009.

Via VeloNews.