NEWS: MADERA Team Riders Quit

5 Jun 2020

At the time of writing... the majority of the Madera team including Jeff Dowhen, Taylor Thompson, Erik Elstran, Mike Stahl, Isaiah Johnson, Jake Seeley, Grant Castelluzzo, Jesse Romano, Dan Kruk and Julius Carrasquillo have made the decision to step away from the brand.

Furthermore, in light of the serious nature of an experience shared by former team rider Sean Morr , relating to a 2012 team trip, Madera have released the statement below.

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A post shared by Jake Seeley (@thejakeseeley) on Jun 4, 2020 at 5:32pm PDT

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No longer riding for @maderabmx ✌️❤️

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No more riding with @maderabmx Thanks for it all ✊🏾

A post shared by Julius Carrasquillo (@jugo_10k) on Jun 4, 2020 at 8:14pm PDT

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I will no longer be riding for @maderabmx . Thank you for everything 🙏🏽✌🏽.

A post shared by Isaiah Johnson (@lilicey_bmx) on Jun 4, 2020 at 7:43pm PDT

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I will no longer be riding for Madera. Thanks for everything ✌️

A post shared by Dan Kruk (@dankrukbmx) on Jun 4, 2020 at 7:25pm PDT

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As of today I am no longer riding for @maderabmx

A post shared by Mike Stahl (@instahled_it) on Jun 4, 2020 at 8:14pm PDT

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The times I’ve spent with these guys will be remembered forever but it’s time for things to end. Life is about growing and moving forward. As of today I am no longer riding for Madera ✌🏼

A post shared by Grant Castelluzzo (@grantcbmx) on Jun 4, 2020 at 8:11pm PDT

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i will not be riding for @maderabmx anymore 🙏🏻

A post shared by Jesse😴 (@jesseromano666) on Jun 4, 2020 at 6:42pm PDT

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