When was the last time an Intense bike won an elite men's UCI World Cup round? It was Chris Kovarik, Mont-Sainte-Anne, 2006. And most importantly, it was for MS Intense Racing.
The team managed by Austrian Max Stöckl represented the entire factory effort and at various times hosted talents such as Kovarik, Vanessa Quin, Claudio Caluori, Matti Lehikoinen, Anneke Beerten and JD Swanguen.
Now, for the 2024 UCI DHI World Cup season, the two teams have reunited after not working together for nearly two decades. MS Intense Racing will be driven by David Trummer (AUT), Eleonora Farina (ITA), Jacob Dickson (IRL) and Tuhoto Ariki-Pene (NZ). The roster is virtually unchanged from the 2023 season, save for the departure of New Zealander Brook Macdonald who has yet to announce who he will race for this season.
This year really feels like a return to our roots. Max and Lukas have developed a professional and successful program over the years and we are proud that they have chosen to work with Intense again. I'm very excited to see the new M1 with such a talented group of drivers. It's going to be an amazing season! – Jeff Steber, founder and CEO of Intense
We all know that the bike industry is going through a bit of a crisis right now, and looking for a new partner is difficult, but honestly it's so nice to be back with INTENSE again after so many years. Jeff and I go back to my early racing days and I can't think of a better brand to work with, especially with the new M1, which has already proven to be an amazing bike. Everyone involved with MS, from the drivers, mechanics and behind-the-scenes staff, looks forward to this new era and a successful partnership for years to come – Max Stöckl of MS Racing
The team will use Michelin tyres, Shimano drivetrain and brakes, SDG saddles and seatposts, e*thirteen wheels and chain guides, Renthal for the dashboard components and Kenny Racing as the new clothing partner.
