Bike Media News
June 2020

Kate Courtney's Custom SCOTT Spark RC | #ClimbforCovidRelief Fundraiser

Kate's special edition SCOTT Spark RC is the perfect tool heading into preparations for an updated UCI MTB racing calendar and to get some climbing in the books supporting her #climbforcovidrelief fundraiser.

California, USA. Thanks to a new UCI racing calendar, SCOTT SRAM and Kate Courtney have a race season to look forward to, and some serious training to do for a tight race calendar! Along the way, Kate is determined to bring the cycling community together for a greater cause. That's why from June 5-14, 2020 Kate is kicking off #climbforcovidrelief. This fundraising campaign supports the World Health Organization COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund by challenging riders through Strava to climb to new heights.

With her new Spark RC in tow, Kate will be clocking miles in style...Find out more about the bike below.

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ROCKSHOX Reverb AXS, SRAM’s latest state-of-the-art wireless shifting AXS technology, SYNCROS Fraser iC SL Cockpit and TwinLoc. Just some of the trick bits you’ll find on Kate Courtney's Spark RC.
Check out the rig including full Spec lists here.

#ClimbforCovidRelief
This pandemic has been an uphill battle, and it's not over yet, so let’s climb together! Join the #climbforcovidrelief challenge to be part of a community of cyclists pushing their limits while raising money for the World Health Organization COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.

The official #Climbforcovidrelief - Strava challenge will take place from June 5-14th and challenge athletes all around the world across all cycling disciplines (and ability levels!) to climb 10k (ft) in 10 days. Support their collective efforts by donating to individual fundraising pages or to the Climb for Covid Relief team! From just a few kilometers a day to crazy riders like Kate, the fundraiser unites cyclists together under one mission.

Discover the fundraiser on the link below and follow Kate Courtney on Instagram for further updates. Register for the fundraiser, collect money for a good cause and enjoy riding.

#Climbforcovidrelief - Fundraiser

Kate Courtney's Instagram

"By supporting the World Health Organization Solidarity Relief Fund, we are helping to bring critical resources to those most impacted by the disease around the world. Together, I believe we can make a real difference.”

Kate Courtney
SCOTT SRAM Racing Team

PR Package
You will find a selection of photos in the link below (high-res files for print available upon request).

PR assets for editorial usage:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/u4rzhec9c24eb1t/
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COVID-19 Fundraiser Campaign Page: https://fundraise.unfoundation.org/team/299731

Photo / Video Credits: Jochen Haar, Susie Theis

If you have any questions, please contact:
Julian.Litterst@scott-sports.com
PR & Communication Manager
SCOTT Sports

Michelle Davies
Michelle.Davies@scott-sports.com
Women's Bike Marketing
SCOTT Sports