We are very excited to announce Westynn Iverson will join our roster for the 2023 season. Westynn is only 18 years old finishing up his senior year with already huge potential and great communication. KHS Bicycles and myself pride ourselves on building a program that builds some of the best world class athletes. We have showcased athletes in the beginning of their careers of the likes of Jaxson Riddle, Ethan Nell, Nik Nestoroff and Bruce Klien to name a few. We plan to continue that success and help Westynn launch himself into the Freeride world with proper support and commitment. We are all very excited to see his projects, events and riding skills throughout the year. Welcome to the team. Westynn will be riding our KHS650B DH bike alongside his Free Agent Metus Hardtail!
-Logan Binggeli – Team Manager
KHS Pro MTB new team rider Westynn Iverson.
I am super stoked to be representing KHS Bicycles this year!! I am super grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to continue with them during this year! It has been a dream of mine to ride bikes professionally and KHS has made that dream come true! I am 18 years old and I have been riding bikes for about 5 years now and have loved every bit of it. I currently live on a farm and ranch in hurricane UT about 15 minutes from the red bull rampage sites where I spend most of my time riding bikes. Going into the 2023 season I am focusing on getting some sweet video projects out and am going to be putting in a lot of work to be able to get to proving grounds and red bull rampage!
-Westynn Iverson
KHS Pro MTB new team rider Westynn Iverson.
Welcome to the team Westynn Iverson was last modified: March 2nd, 2023 by Flick
KHS Pro MTB rider Nate Kitchen on the podium in First place at Bootleg Canyon in Boulder City, NV for the Western Regional State Championships
Bootleg Canyon located in Boulder City Nevada, has a legacy of mountain bike racing dating back all the way to the 1990s with KHS bicycles taking the top spot podiums for over 23 years running. It was really cool to see that legacy carry-on with riders Nathan Kitchen and Steven Walton holding it down for the team. Bootleg Canyon is located about 10 miles Southwest from the Hoover dam, which is a very unique track located on very rocky terrain, which requires much physical effort, line selection, and safety precautions all the way down from point A to B. It was one of the best tracks on the mountain, Snake Back all the way down to the parking lot, which is one of my personal favorites. It also has a midsection called Poopshoe, which was very, very steep and technical. Bootleg is known for holding some of the best Winter series races, alongside Southridge racing, in Fontana, CA.
KHS Pro MTB rider Nate Kitchen riding at Bootleg Canyon in Boulder City, NV
Everyone on the West Coast is itching to get out of the snow and cold to race. There were over 1500 amateurs and pros gathered together for the Southwest state championships. It brought out some great fans as well to watch some amazing racing. Some of the best all-around riders would be attending the venue and trying to claim the title. The event would kick off Friday with two days of practice. Both Steven and Nate would be holding it down in the Downhill category. “It was great to be back in the saddle racing and seeing all the great competition back between the tape. I was a little under the weather, so it was great to grab a podium position and keep the ball rolling throughout the start of the season!” Steven Walton said. They would each get many runs Friday and Saturday and hone in their skill sets, lines, and bike set up for the finals which would be held Sunday.
Both riders would have great practice days dialing all their lines for Sunday’s finals. The track was very physical all together, putting much demand and pressure on each rider it would be Nate Kitchen holding it down for the junior pro category, he would have a blistering run and come in the top spot for KHS Pro MTB among the best junior racers in America. Nate said, “Bootleg is always a one-of-a-kind track and I am super pumped to continue my success with grabbing a win today! Bootleg is always a fun time of year to be racing and preparing for the upcoming season ahead!”
KHS Pro MTB rider Steven Walton riding at Bootleg Canyon in Boulder City, NV
Steven Walton was under some weather and had not been feeling the best. But he would push through to grab a top three podium position. Both riders would maintain great steps on the podium throughout their 2023 race campaign and keep the legacy of KHS Pro MTB on the top steps of the podium throughout the 23 years of racing in Bootleg Canyon.
KHS Pro MTB rider Steven Walton on the podium in third place at Bootleg Canyon in Boulder City, NV for the Western Regional State Championships
We want to thank all of our friends, family and sponsors who support us and get us to the races. Without everyone we could not be on the top step of the podium. As always, we want to thank Downhill Mike and his crew for putting on a fantastic race that hosts some of the best racers in the western hemisphere. We look forward to round two of the Fontana Winter series next weekend. Which will also be Kailey Skelton’s debut race of 2023! We’ll see you between the tape soon!
-Logan Binggeli, Team Management
Western Regional State Championships was last modified: January 23rd, 2023 by Flick
KHS Pro MTB rider Nate Kitchen on the podium in first place at round 1 of the Southridge Winter series.
“The Team could not be prouder to fire off the 2023 season with Nate Kitchen & Steven Walton grabbing top podium positions out at the Southridge Winter series in Fontana, CA! It was not an easy weekend of racing with California dealing with torrential downpours, we were lucky to be racing and staying safe throughout these tough weather systems. Steven Walton would grab 2nd place in the Enduro & Down Hill events in some wet conditions. Nate Kitchen would have some dominance performance in the Jr. pros taking the top spot!
KHS Pro MTB rider Nate Kitchen out on the down hill course out at the Southridge Winter Series.
“Solid weekend out here in Fontana for the first race of the year. Happy to start the season right with a 1st place finish. Southridge bringing the wall back and some rain made things tricky and super physical. Glad to keep it together and excited for what the rest of the year has in store”.
-Nathan Kitchen – Jr. Pro Athlete
KHS Pro MTB rider Steven Walton out on the soggy Enduro course out at the Southridge Winter Series.
“First race of the 2023 season is in the books! Had a huge amount of rain come in to shake things up for racing! Saturday’s Enduro race saw some cold and wet condition, and visibility was a challenge, but I stayed smooth for a 2nd place finish. Sunday’s DH race I was able to start the year with a second-place finish! I always enjoy the Fontana winter series as it’s great to see where your pace is at and what changes need to be made early on in the year before our race schedule gets packed”
-Steven Walton – Pro Athlete
KHS Pro MTB rider Steven Walton out on the podium in second-place for Down Hill at the Southridge Winter Series.
We would like to thank Southridge Racing for always putting on the best Winter series possible and all our sponsors and supporters! Bootleg Canyon State Championships will be held next weekend! Kailey Skelton will be debuting her first race of 2023 at the Costa Rica Open at the beginning of February and Shane Leslie will be debuting his first race at the Tennessee National second weekend of March!”
-Logan Binggeli – Team Management
KHS Pro MTB rider Steven Walton out on the podium in second-place for Enduro at the Southridge Winter Series.
Podiums at First Race of the year for the KHS MTB team was last modified: January 16th, 2023 by Flick
KHS Pro MTB is thrilled to announce the signing of Shane Leslie. Shane has raced at the highest levels of enduro and downhill and is no stranger to the podium. With a very successful 2022 season, he is looking to add to his already impressive resume. Shane will be a crucial piece of our racing efforts in 2023 and beyond. We are very excited to have Shane onboard!
KHS Pro MTB new team rider Shane Leslie.
“Super excited to be joining a very experienced team that has been on the circuit for so long and provides top level support, my goals are to make an impact in the Enduro racing community with great support backing me throughout the 2023 & 2024 race season!”
-Shane Leslie
KHS Pro MTB new team rider Shane Leslie.
“Shane is no stranger to the MTB community, me and KHS Bicycles are thrilled to have him leading our Enduro efforts for the 2023/2024 season. The KHS Pro MTB race team has decades of race experience on American and International terrain, and we plan to continue that success on the podium”
-Logan Binggeli – Team Management
KHS Pro MTB new team rider Shane Leslie.
Keep up to date with Shane Leslie and the Team on Instagram! @Shaneleslie / @KHSProMTB
KHS Pro MTB: Welcome Shane Leslie. was last modified: January 4th, 2023 by Flick
