Following their 2023 success, team Gabriel SS24 KTM are delighted to announce their continued partnership with the Bickers group for the 2024 racing season. Simon Gabriel and Shaun Simpson come together again to attack the Dirt Store ACU British Championship and the MXGP World Championship, with official backing from KTM UK and KTM Austria.
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With two new riders joining the team for 2024, Josh Gilbert will lead the way, as he competes in the full MXGP series as well as the British Championship, aboard his KTM 450 SX-F. Alongside him will be Dutchman Cas Valk, who has his eyes set on the EMX250 Championship, as well as making his mark in the British Championship in the MX2 class. Cas will also wildcard some MXGP rounds, equipped with his 250 SX-F.
The best teams deserve the best brands – Bickers will be supporting team Gabriel with the championship-winning MAXXIS Tyres Maxxcross MX-ST+ fronts & rears, and Maxxcross MX-SM rears; RK Chain’s world-class GB520MXZ5; followed by the unmatched MOTOREX oil & lubricants range.
Shaun Simpson – Team Manager: “We are delighted to continue working with BICKERS for 2024; and using RK Chains, which I have used for the past four seasons. I honestly wouldn’t ride with anything else to make sure the power from the engine is getting to the rear wheel. The quality of the RK MXZ5 has been amazing with wear and stretching an absolute minimum throughout race weekends. In conjunction with the KTM brand we are super happy to be continuing to use MOTOREX oils to keep our engines running smooth, and with the multiple sprays and shines, we will be sure to be looking good too! Finally, we are very excited to stay on MAXXIS Tyres for 2024. After previous testing the Maxxcross tyre range back to back with other brands our decision was easily made with the level of grip and trust we had from the tyres, and we are sure to have the edge over our competition.”
Derek McMartin – Bickers: “It’s great to be working with Shaun and the team again in 2024. Gabriel SS24 KTM is on the right track to becoming a top team and we are proud to be a part of their journey. We are excited to welcome Cas to the UK, and it’s great to welcome Josh again in different colours. Bickers will continue to prove that our tier-one products are the best and we have confidence that Gabriel will reflect that.”
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