I am a Canadian downhill mountain bike racer from the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia. I have worked my way up through the ranks to become one of Canada’s top racers on the World Cup circuit.

In 2015, I completed the World Cup series, competing at all seven rounds across North America and Europe. As a privateer racer I independently fund, organize and operate my own racing program.

For 2016, I am excited to keep progressing and working towards my goal of being a consistent top 30 World Cup racer. I am also aiming to be on the top step of the podium at Canadian National events.

Forrest RiescoEmail: forrestriesco@gmail.com Phone: 604-741-5013 Blog: forrestriesco.blogspot.ca

What I am asking for Product

• Downhill bike, trail bike and riding gear associated with team.

Financial/mechanical support • Assistance with costs of flights, accommodation and on-ground

transportation at World Cup events. • Mechanical support and/or pit space at World Cup events.

What I can offer Exposure:

• As a professional, well-rounded representative on the podium and on the race track at national and international events. I would proudly showcase and use/wear your products, as well as display your logos on my jersey/helmet. I am very active on social media, regularly posting photos/videos, and updates on my Facebook Athlete page and instagram accounts, where I have 2,000+ followers.

Media: • I am involved in many photo/video projects at events, for companies and independently. I

regularly appear in World Cup and Canadian mtb media content. I also have means of producing personal photo/video content if requested. I regularly update my blog, where you can find detailed updates on my racing and training.

Testing/Feedback: • While racing on the toughest tracks all over the world I am able to test/provide feedback on

bikes/components/clothing/etc. I have experience in product testing/development and pride myself in my attention to detail with my bike setup and mechanical abilities.

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2015 results • UCI Mountain Bike DHI World Cup Series: Round: 1 - 63rd Lourdes, FRA 2 - 70th Fort William, SCT 3 - 93rd (Qualifying) Leogang, AUT 4 - 152nd (Qualifying) Lenzerheide, CHE 5 - 62nd Mont Sainte Anne, CAN 6 - 56th Windham, USA 7 - 45th Val di Sole, ITA

• National events: -1st Sunshine Coaster, BC, CAN -3rd Canada Cup #2, Panorama, BC, CAN -10th Canadian National Champs., Sun Peaks -15th Pro GRT, Port Angeles, WA, USA -22nd Crankworx Canadian Open, BC, CAN

Plans for 2016! In 2016 I will be racing a full World Cup schedule, which includes seven events across Europe, North America and Australia. I will also be attending various local and international Downhill/Enduro events including Canadian National Championships, Crankworx Whistler, select European IXS Cup races and select Canada Cup events. My goals for the 2016 season are to consistently place in the top 30 at the World Cups and seek the top step of the podium at National races. I am looking to solidify myself as one of Canada’s top gravity racers and pursue a sustainable career in this exciting and ever-growing discipline.

A little about me I started out racing cross-country and soon moved to downhill. I raced the BC Cup series for many years until I was selected for the Cycling BC provincial team, which then gave me the opportunity to race nationally. I first competed internationally in Austria at the 2012 World Championships as a Junior on the Canadian National team, and then again the following year as an Elite at World Championships in South Africa. I attended my first World Cup events in 2013 and have been attending more and more every year. This past season I completed my first full World Cup season.

At home during the off-season I am involved in the local riding community and volunteer with the Sprockids program. I also dedicate time to building and maintaining the local trails where I ride and train.

I work part-time throughout the winter to fund my traveling during the summer.

Photos/Videos “In the Dirt” on Epic TV, by Savage Films (95,000+ views)

“Malvm Saltvs” by Derek Dix (45,000+ views)

One Lap “The Della” w/ Matt Beer. Vital mtb

GoPro w/ Remy Metailler in Whistler, Epic TV (44,000+ views)

2013 profile video by Savage Films (60,000+ views) Spank Industries video with Mick Hannah (14,000+ views)

More photos and videos available on my blog at forrrestriesco.blogspot.ca

2014 -61st overall World Cup standings -85th overall UCI rankings -37th Cairns, Australia World Cup (46th in qualifying) -35th Windham, USA World Cup (61st in qualifying) -42nd Mont Sainte Anne, Canada World Cup (35 in qualifying) -74th Leogang, Austria World Cup (46th in qualifying) -22nd Schladming, Austria IXS Cup -16th Anzere, IXS Swiss Cup -1st Sunshine Coast, BC Enduro series -2nd Sunshine Coaster DH -6th Sun Peaks, BC Canadian National Championships -7th Panorama, BC Canada Cup -9th Tremblant, Quebec Canada Cup -87th Fort William, Scotland World Cup qualifying -87th Meribel, France World Cup qualifying

2013 -Canadian National team member Elite -2nd in Canada Cup series Elite -151 UCI points, 102nd in UCI rankings as of Sept 25th -1st Sunshine Coaster DH -4th Mont Tremblant, Canada Cup -103rd Fort William, World Cup qualifying -113th Val di Sole, World Cup qualifying -1st Sun Peaks, Canada Cup -7th Panorama, Canadian National Championships -33rd Mont Sainte Anne, World Cup (74th in qualifying) -15th Crankworx, Canadian Open/Canada Cup -45th South Africa, World Championships

2012 -Canadian National team member Junior -2nd in Canada Cup series Junior -3rd in Canada Cup series Elite -2nd Sunshine Coaster DH -5th Mont Tremblant, Canada Cup -1st Bear Mountain, BC Cup -4th Mont Sainte Anne, Canadian National Championships -2nd Sun Peaks, BC Cup -3rd Silver Star, BC Cup -2nd Panorama, Canada Cup -3rd Western Open, BC Cup -4th Crankworx, Canadian Open -25th Austria, World Championships

2011 -4th in Canada Cup series Junior -3rd in BC Cup series Junior -3rd Sunshine Coaster DH -3rd Race the Ranch, BC Cup -7th Mont Tremblant, Canada Cup -3rd Bear Mountain, BC Cup -3rd Bromont, Canada Cup -7th Canadian National Championships -4th Canada Cup finals -2nd Kicking Horse, BC Cup -3rd Mount Washington, BC Cup -4th Hemlock, BC Cup finals

2010 -4th in BC Cup series -1st Panorama, Canada Cup -6th Canadian National Championships -2nd Sunshine Coaster DH -3rd Bear Mountain Challenge -4th North Shore Smackdown

2009 -3rd Rat Race DH -14th North Shore Smackdown (flatted) -9th Panorama, Mad Trapper -5th Bear Mountain DH

2008 -2nd in BC High School series XC -1st Race the Ranch DH -2nd Rat Race DH -3rd Rat Race XC -3rd Bear Mountain DH -2nd Panorama, Mad Trapper DH -5th Sun Peaks DH

2007 -7th Race the Ranch DH -2nd Rat Race DH -2nd Rat Race XC -3rd Junkyard Dog XC