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What a year Axess Intense Factory racing have had. An incredible journey that wont be forgotten. On to the next chapter...

Following an initial shakedown in the UK, where we dialed in a solid base setting, our second test session with EXT Suspension took things to another level. This time, we hit the legendary, rock-strewn tracks of Sanremo, Italy, for a deep dive into the finer details. With the expert support of EXT’s engineers, Joe Breeden put in the hours to refine the setup, pushing the suspension to its limits on some of the roughest terrain around. Fine-Tuning with the Experts If the UK session was about finding a strong foundation, Sanremo was about unlocking the full potential of the system...

If you caught the UCI World Series Teams announcement last week, you might have noticed a big change—the legendary Intense Factory Racing (IFR) team is now called AXESS Intense Factory Racing. This is a major shift for such a well-known team, and many of you are probably wondering, “Who is AXESS, and what do they do?” IFR has finally shared more details, and here’s the lowdown: Intense Factory Racing is teaming up with AXESS UNLTD for the 2025 season to create AXESS Intense Factory Racing. This partnership is all about delivering you exclusive “insider” access. Think of it like a...

Intense Factory Racing would like to announce the second addition to the 2025 rider roster, the exciting Colombian DH rider Juanfer Vélez. Despite only owning his first downhill bike in 2023, Juanfer has already made waves in the racing world, demonstrating incredible speed, skill, and a passion for the sport that’s evident in every ride. Performance director Olly Morris is clearly pleased to have Juanfer onboard…. ‘’After spending the weekend with Juanfer in Barcelona, I can see what a great person and insane rider he is. I think he is one of the fastest riders ‘over the ground’ I have...

Intense Factory Racing downhill mountain bike team, today announced a new partnership with EXT Suspension. If you caught Mille Johnset’s rider announcement yesterday, you may have noticed something special about her Intense M1—an all-new suspension platform from EXT. Upside-down forks are common in the motocross world but are less seen in MTB. However, EXT and IFR think this is about to change with the new EXT Vaia fork. Joe Breeden, racer and team owner, couldn’t be more excited: This collaboration aligns perfectly with our shared values with IFR - innovation and dedication to providing riders with the absolute best equipment...

Intense Factory Racing would like to announce the first addition to their 2025 downhill team; the incredibly talented Mille Johnset. Mille, whose results and reputation speak for themselves, will be racing aboard the Intense M1 platform. Her arrival marks an exciting step forward for both her career and the team’s ambitious plans for the upcoming season. "As a true racer, Mille is the perfect fit for Intense Factory Racing - happy, goal-driven, and fully committed to achieving her potential. “I’m already enjoying working with her and look forward to having her positive energy around the pits” said Performance Director Olly...