Escondido CA (March 26, 2009)Nema rider Jared Graves (Yeti / Fox Shox) dominated the 2009 Oceania MTB Championships this past weekend in Thredbo, New South Whales, Australia by pulling a double victory in both the 4X and downhill disciplines!

In the 4X, Graves was at ease on a fast and flowing track which included a variety of line options and gaps, albeit a bit on the short side.Racing wentreally smooth for Graves as he qualified 1st by a full second, then proceeded to win every lap all day with ease. I was in the final with 3 other BMX guys that all were riding well, so it was good fun, said Graves.

In the downhill competition, riders had a bit of an interesting finals as it had warm & sunny conditions all week.After qualifying first, in sunny conditions, the weather moved in.It quickly became cold, overcast & windy.As the last practice session began, the heavens opened and drenched the track.Luckily the rains stopped for the mens finals & Graves was able to put together a great run to take the win by 5 seconds!

I was pretty pumped toqualify 1st in both events, and back them up with winning when it counted as well exclaimed an excited Graves, it was a perfect weekend!

Graves is now in final preparation for an exciting start to the UCI World Cup season starting in just a few short weeks in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa!

Elite Men Downhill

1. Jared Graves - 6:13.65[NEMA]
2. Wyn Masters - 6:18.81
3. Joshua Button - 6:19.44
4. Benjamin Cory - 6:19.57
5. Nathan Rennie - 6:19.89

Elite Men 4X

1 Jared Graves[NEMA]
2 Ryan Henderson
3 Leigh Darrell
4 Alex Lloyd

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About the company

Through its roster of high profile athletes, Nema International is recognized as a leader in riding & racing apparel for the mountain bike community. Nema has continued to define the mountain bike apparel category, all the while staying true to the original goal the product fusing function & fashion for the world of mountain biking.For more information, visit Nemas website atwww.NemaBrand.com.

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Jeremiah Dylan Dean
Team Manager
Nema International
jdd@nemabrand.com
760.443.3344

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