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Weapons of Choice – racers and their bikes at the EWS in Finale Ligure

Matthew Koen – Marin Wolf Ridge

19-year-old Matthew is from the US and is sponsored by Marin. In the finals this year he came in at 6th in the U21 men category. He also participated in the EWS races in the US and Canada. His Marin Wolf Ridge impresses with its unique rear linkage concept.

About the author

Manne Schmitt

As the proud father of Robin and Max-Philip, Manne has been there from the start and is the wise elder of the editorial team. He won his first cycling race in elementary school at a school sports day. After less successful attempts at football, he found his passion for cycling via endurance racing in 1989! The world of racing still consumes him and no one in the team knows the EWS pros better than Manne. As a former head analyst of a state agency, he knows how to do proper research and finds exclusive news that no one else has. He supports his sons in day-to-day business dealings as the authorised signatory for 41 Publishing – viva la familia!