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Brook Macdonald Joins Sweet Protection
We're stoked to welcome Brook to Sweet Protection! He has earned a reputation for his aggressive riding style and determination on the toughest courses. Nicknamed "The Bulldog" for his tenacity and power on the bike, he has been a significant presence in the downhill scene for several years.
Get to Know Keira
Keira is a young and super talented rider based here in Rotorua. She’s an absolute natural, excelling across every discipline—Enduro, DH, Freeride, and XC. We put together a few quick-fire questions for her. Here’s what she had to say...
Caleb Bottcher Prepares for the Whaka100
Caleb Bottcher is no slouch at marathon races, particularly the Whaka100. With a few top five finishes and even a podium next to his name, he's setting out for this year's event with his eyes on the top step. With several Sweet Protection NZ staff also in the event, we were keen to pick his brains for some last minute tips on what it takes to do well at this iconic event.
Meet Mikayla Smyth - Slalom Ski Racer
Meet Mikayla - a talented young Ski Racer who has been racing from the age of 8 and wearing Sweet Protection from 11 years old, making her the perfect ambassador! Today she’s one of NZ’s top ski racers and is committed to proving herself on the world stage.
Giant 2W Course Preview - 6 Stage - Stage F
As the final race of the 2W season closes in, Brook and Sweet Protection Ambassador Heath grabbed their helmets, GoPro and headed out to Stage F to give you the full run down of the trickiest trail on course.
Meet Charlie Lester-Rosson
Meet Charlie, a local shredder based out of the Bay Of Plenty. She's not just a class bike rider, but she's also a legend off the bike too. As one of our rad ambassadors, Charlie lives and breathes the Sweet Protection lifestyle. Here's a bit of a Q & A session we had with Charlie to delve a little in to her world.
Emil Johansson - Joins the Team
We are beyond proud to have Emil on the team, both as a team rider and as an important piece in developing our mountain bike-game. And believe us when we say we got some big stuff coming up. In the meantime, let’s get to know Emil better.
Caleb's European World Cup Season
While we bundled up to survive the Kiwi winter, Caleb headed to warmer pastures to race the U21 World Cup XC season in Europe. It's been a trip of highs and lows, but plenty of learnings and rad experiences. We had a quick catch-up to hear about it so far.
Welcome Ben Richards
We're stoked to welcome fellow Kiwi and one of the biggest Freeski talents right now to the Sweet Protection NZ family. Ben, raised in the picturesque town of Wanaka, was basically born with a pair of skis strapped to his feet.
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