Massi downhillers start season

The Massi team's downhill squad kicked off its season in the Barcelonan locality of Sant Andreu de la Barca this past weekend. Members raced the 10th edition of the X Prize Marzzochi - Gran Premi Diputacio of Barcelona.

Bernat Guardia, a new member of the team, finished in fourth place. "I am happy with the result although I feel a little disappointed for not to have been able to make it to the podium. In any case, I was fighting until the end, and I am satisfied to make the top five, considering the great level of all the participants. I am doing well physically and still I have plenty of room to improve."

Teammate Iván Oulego, who finished seventh, said, "I felt good racing. I made some mistakes, but am happy with my results considering the level of the field - comparable to a World Cup."

The team is riding Toro DH bikes this season, equipped with the new Fulcrum Red Fire wheels.