Who Wants to See Laurie Greenland Race an Iron Horse Sunday at Crankworx Rotorua?

Laurie Greenland, the renowned downhill specialist, is set to race an Iron Horse Sunday at Crankworx Rotorua. While the specific discipline isn't explicitly stated, the context of Crankworx suggests either downhill or slopestyle, with Greenland's background pointing firmly towards the former. This unexpected bike choice for the British rider has generated considerable buzz within the mountain biking community ahead of the event.

This move is significant given Greenland's established career primarily with Mondraker, a partnership that yielded a Junior World Championship and multiple elite World Cup podiums. The Iron Horse Sunday, a legendary downhill frame from the mid-2000s, was famously piloted by Sam Hill during his dominant era. For Greenland to potentially switch from modern carbon fiber to an older aluminium platform for a high-profile event like Crankworx Rotorua is a striking departure, raising questions about sponsorship, personal challenge, or simply a nostalgic spectacle.

Whether a genuine competitive effort or a playful nod to history, Greenland’s choice of the Iron Horse Sunday is a masterclass in generating pre-race intrigue. It certainly ensures eyes will be on him come Sunday.