Swenson Signs with Specialized: Off-Road Super Team Created
- * Keegan Swenson has signed a three-year deal with Specialized.
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* Keegan Swenson has signed a three-year deal with Specialized. This is a significant move in the off-road racing world.
* He’s joining a strong team: Specialized Off-road already includes Sofia Gomez Villafane, Matt Beers, and Annika Langvad. The article suggests this is essentially the first “super team” in off-road racing.
* Potential additions: Mads Würtz Schmidt is heavily rumored to be joining the team as well.
* Previous team: Swenson was previously with Santa Cruz htSQD, which recently closed down.
* Personal connections: Swenson is married to Sofia Gomez Villafane (a Specialized athlete) and raced with Matt Beers this year.
* Impact: This move is seen as perhaps transforming gravel and mountain bike racing, ushering in a “super team era” for gravel.