Race Team

Although MTBcut produce video in a few different sports, mountain biking is where we started. As a film crew if we're not shooting video we be out getting stoked on riding bikes. As a result we decided to put a small team of our favourite UK riders together just for the hell of it. So here's an overview of Team MTBcut, 4 of our favourite people in mountain biking, we don't just help these guys because they are fast, but because they're also cool people.

Special mention to the team sponsors: Orange Mountain Bikes, Straitline, Nukeproof, IXS, Hope Technology, Shimano, Mojo Suspension...... we love you all.

Ben Cathro

At 6ft 7inches Ben Cathro is the pillar of the MTBcut team. Known as one of the most talented riders in the UK Ben is a previous UK National Points series champion and top ten World Cup rider. He's now going into his 3rd season on the MTBcut team and unless he bucks his ideas up it looks like he's going to be stuck with us for some time :)...

Most famous for:
Being tall

Most likely to be heard saying:
I just did some awesome skids

Joe Barnes

Possibly the most talented all round rider in the UK. Young Barnesy not only demostrates an unrivaled style in hair sculpting but also a natural talent for all types of cycling. As well as regular on the World Cup Downhill scene Joe has also proved his skills by achieving a top 10 in the 2010 Mega Avalanche and dominating several endurance xc events in the UK. No-one rides a 5inch travel mountain bike like this man!

Most famous for:
Riding the terrain no-one else will

Most likely to be heard saying:
How come Ben got one and I didn't

Hannah Barnes

The more attractive, intelligent and competitive of the Barnes siblings, Hannah is a new addition to the team for 2011. She holds a legendary status in the Scottish Highlands for holding the female record for the Big Ben Triathlon (by over 50 minutes over her nearest rival!!), Hannah is most definitely the 'machine' of the MTBcut team being able to turn her hand to triathlon, endurance, xc, and some downhill mountain bike events.

Most famous for:
Being Joe's sister

Most likely to be heard saying:
Well good