Juanfer Vález, a talented 19-year-old Colombian downhiller, has officially signed with Intense Factory Racing for the 2025 season. Since his debut on a downhill bike in 2023, Vélez has made a name for himself, securing third place at the Red Bull Hardline Wales and winning the overall series title in the Red Bull Cerro Abajo Championship. Intense Cycles Performance Director Olly Morris praises Vélez's extraordinary talent, predicting a bright future with proper coaching. Vélez expresses his excitement about joining IFR, recognizing the significance of this opportunity in his racing career.
"For me, being on IFR is more than a dream come true-it's an opportunity few riders ever get," Vélez said on Intenses' website. "I feel lucky to be part of a factory team. It's incredible to know I have the right people to help me achieve my goals. I'm so grateful to IFR for this chance and can't wait to show what we're made of. I'm just a kid from the neighborhood, but I'm ready to prove what we can achieve!"
"After spending a weekend with Juanfer in Barcelona, it's clear what a great person and insane rider he is," Intense Cycles Performance Director Olly Morris posted to the company's website. "He's easily one of the fastest riders I've ever seen-honestly, I'm not sure he even uses the brakes! With a bit of refinement in his race craft, the sky is the limit for him. It's going to be an exciting year for us!"
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