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Big Mountain Enduro Finals from Granby, CO

Granby, CO.-The final stop of the Big Mountain Enduro series kicked off in the rugged terrain of the Rocky Mountains in Granby, Colorado, with three national titles on the line: Men’s Elite Enduro, Women’s Elite Enduro, and the Men’s Open Bike category. Athletes weren’t just racing for a podium finish—they were battling for the chance to be crowned national champions.

KHS Pro MTB rider Isabel Naughton on the podium in first place at the BME finals in Granby, CO.
KHS Pro MTB rider Isabel Naughton on the podium in first place at the BME finals in Granby, CO.

Racing took place across multiple challenging stages throughout Saturday and Sunday, pushing riders to their limits. Shane Leslie delivered a strong performance, finishing second both in the Granby event and in the overall series standings. While just shy of the top step, Leslie’s consistency throughout the season was nothing short of impressive.

KHS Pro MTB rider Naish Ulmer on the podium in first place in the E-Bike class in Granby, CO.
KHS Pro MTB rider Naish Ulmer on the podium in first place in the E-Bike class in Granby, CO.

The spotlight, however, belonged to Isabel Naughton and Naish Ulmer, who both dominated across stages on both days. With multiple stage wins, the two KHS Pro Team athletes not only claimed victory in Granby but also secured the overall Enduro National Series Championship titles in their respective categories. Their performance marks a monumental achievement for the team.

KHS pro MTB rider Naish Ulmer out on the course in Granby, CO. KHS pro MTB rider Naish Ulmer out on the course…
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Downhill & Dual Slalom National Championships, Big Bear, CA

Big Bear Lake, CA – This past weekend marked a major milestone in the 2025 mountain bike racing season as the U.S. National Downhill Championships and Round 4 of the Pro Downhill National Series fired off in the iconic high-altitude terrain of Big Bear Lake, nestled deep in the San Bernardino Mountains. The nation’s best downhill and slalom racers gathered to compete for national titles and valuable series points, with KHS Pro MTB once again making a powerful statement on the national stage.

KHS Pro MTB rider MacKenna Merten heading to the win during the Dual Slalom Nationals race.
KHS Pro MTB rider MacKenna Merten heading to the win during the Dual Slalom Nationals race.

The event kicked off with the Dual Slalom National Championship, and the team came out swinging. Isabella Naughton delivered a phenomenal performance, racing clean and fast through the tight, dusty switchbacks to claim the Women’s Pro National Dual Slalom Title. Teammate MacKenna Merten followed closely behind, earning an impressive Silver Medal and helping lock down a 1-2 sweep of the women’s podium for KHS — a dominant showing that highlighted the team’s technical strength and competitive drive.

KHS Pro MTB rider Isabella Naughton heading to the win during the Dual Slalom Nationals race.
KHS Pro MTB rider Isabella Naughton heading to the win during the Dual Slalom Nationals race.

In the downhill events, the race weekend saw its challenges. Pro Men’s athlete Shane Leslie was forced to withdraw after sustaining a mild concussion during practice. While his absence was felt, his health remains the top priority, and he is recovering well with eyes set on returning for future…
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Big Mountain Enduro Rd. 2 Sunrise, AZ

KHS Pro MTB rider Naish Ulmer takes 2nd in the Elite E-bike category at BME Round 2 in Sunrise, AZ.
KHS Pro MTB rider Shane Leslie takes 3rd in the Elite Men’s Enduro category at BME Round 2 in Sunrise, AZ.
KHS Pro MTB rider Bella Naughton takes 5th in the Elite Women’s Enduro category at BME Round 2 in Sunrise, AZ.

What a weekend of racing! The team lit up Round 2 of the Big Mountain Enduro Series at the pristine Sunrise Bike Park in Arizona. Set at high altitude, the venue offered no shortage of technical challenges, demanding every ounce of grit and focus from our riders throughout Saturday and Sunday’s finals.

Our athletes came ready to compete against a stacked field of top North American talent—and they delivered.

Naish Ulmer continued his strong form in the Elite E-Bike category, securing an impressive 2nd place finish on the weekend.

KHS Pro MTB rider Naish Ulmer on track at round 2 of the Big Mountain Enduro in Sunrise, AZ riding in the Elite E-Bike category.

Shane Leslie kept the momentum going in Elite Men’s Enduro, battling through the stages to claim a solid 3rd place. His consistent performance means he now heads into Round 3 as the overall series points leader.

KHS Pro MTB rider Naish Ulmer on track at round 2 of the Big Mountain Enduro in Sunrise, AZ.

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Pro Downhill Series Round 2

Round two of the Pro Downhill National Series roared into action at the legendary Mountain Creek Bike Park in Vernon, New Jersey. With over two decades of history, this venue is considered one of the top downhill spots in the U.S., and it did not disappoint.

KHS Pro MTB rider Shane Leslie on track at the second stop of the National downhill series at Mountain Creek NJ.
KHS Pro MTB rider Shane Leslie on track at the second stop of the National downhill series at Mountain Creek NJ.

In the Elite Men’s category, Shane Leslie represented the team with a strong performance, securing an impressive top-20 finish. Remarkably, this was Shane’s first time back on a downhill bike in over five years, and he was quickly finding his pace. This return to form bodes well for his future in Enduro, where we expect him to be a serious podium contender.

KHS Pro MTB rider McKenna Merten on track at the second stop of the National downhill series at Mountain Creek NJ.
KHS Pro MTB rider McKenna Merten on track at the second stop of the National downhill series at Mountain Creek NJ.

Our Elite Women also delivered stellar results, with both Bella Nodding and McKenna Merten holding it down. McKenna powered her way to an 11th-place finish, while the weekend’s big headline was Bella claiming 3rd place—earning a podium spot for both herself and the team.

KHS Pro MTB rider Bella Naughton on the podium at the second stop of the National downhill series at Mountain Creek NJ. KHS Pro MTB rider Bella…
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Sea Otter Classic!

The KHS Pro MTB team just wrapped up an incredible weekend at the 2025 Sea Otter Classic! Not only did we bring in strong results, but we were proud to represent across the entire mountain bike community. From the race course to the expo, it was a weekend packed with success.

KHS Pro MTB rider Bella Naughton on the track at the Sea Otter Classic.
KHS Pro MTB rider Bella Naughton on the track at the Sea Otter Classic.

Our riders delivered standout performances in the Downhill, Enduro, and Slalom events, showing the strength and depth of the team across disciplines. Off the track, we continued to build strong relationships with our sponsors and the MTB community as a whole.

KHS Pro MTB rider Shane Leslie on the track at the Sea Otter Classic.
KHS Pro MTB rider Shane Leslie on the track at the Sea Otter Classic.

KHS Bicycles also made a big impact with our 2025 exhibitor booth, showcasing the latest KHS models to thousands of fans and riders. It was amazing to connect with so many people who share our passion for riding.

KHS Pro MTB rider Bella Naughton on the track at the Sea Otter Classic.
KHS Pro MTB rider Bella Naughton on the track at the Sea Otter Classic.
We’re stoked to keep the momentum going and to keep sharing our media and message—get out and ride! See you in just a couple of weeks for Round 2 of the Pro Monster Energy Series in Vernon, NJ!