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<\/a><\/p>\nKargo Pro MTB team have taken things to the next level by welcoming Swedish world number nine Emil Lindgren to their team for 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n mtbcrosscountry.com\/Gameplan Media<\/strong><\/p>\n Having seen the door close on his previous setup, Lindgren is looking forward to being involved in the South African based team after discovering a synergy between his goals and the team\u2019s.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter being on Giant bikes for the last five years, it came to an end as they pulled back the support of a World Cup team<\/p>\n \u201cWhile I was looking at my options Kargo Pro MTB team were one of the first to approach me with an offer and I got a really exciting feeling from our discussions and I\u2019m looking forward to 2015!\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n Kargo team manager Shaun Peschl is thrilled with the news that Lindgren is set to don Kargo\u2019s colours and will mount his new Momsen VIPA machine \u2013 already en route to Sweden \u2013 shortly.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are delighted to welcome Emil to our Kargo setup!\u201d says Peschl.<\/p>\n \u201cEmil\u2019s CV clearly demonstrates his world class riding abilities and we consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to work with him throughout the 2015 season and, hopefully, beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n Kargo Pro MTB seeks to provide a support structure and create an environment that will see its riders fulfill their true potential and Peschl believes Rourke Croeser and Travis Walker\u2019s recent progression into a European factory setup further confirms the team is on the right track.<\/p>\n The Kargo chief also looks forward to Lindgren\u2019s presence aiding in the team climbing even further up the ladder to international success.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen we launched the Kargo Pro MTB team we set ourselves a goal of becoming a UCI elite trade team and we took the first step in our journey towards achieving that in January this year when we became a UCI trade team,\u201d explains Peschl.<\/p>\n \u201cThe fact that we are preparing local riders for international factory outfits while attracting world class international stars of the pedigree of Emil\u2019s to our team just goes to show that we have now taken the next step in our journey.\u201d<\/p>\n The team\u2019s \u2018Proudly South African\u2019 motto and ambition to see a local operation achieve global success still rings true, despite having changed their map to success in a manner not dissimilar to that of South African road cycling team MTN Qhubeka powered by Samsung.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re still very much a local team with strong South African roots. Homegrown brands such as Kargo and Momsen still lead the way in backing what we\u2019re doing while our focus remains on developing local talent.<\/p>\n \u201cWe realized though that we needed to bring someone in who could help mentor and be an example for our youngsters to learn from and aspire to while also providing the necessary experience and expertise that will help us achieve our dream.<\/p>\n \u201cWe look forward to Emil fulfilling this role for us while we look to aid in the development of his individual career as well,\u201d explains Peschl.<\/p>\n Team title sponsors Kargo National are thrilled with the news and believe the international star\u2019s presence both in the team\u2019s setup and at the sharp end of international clashes will aid significantly in strengthening the belief in and awareness of Kargo Pro MTB\u2019s efforts.<\/p>\n \u201cOn behalf of Kargo National, Greg Blackwell and I would like to extend a warm welcome to Emil Lindgren to the Kargo Pro MTB Team!\u201d says Leigh Oliveira of Kargo National.<\/p>\n \u201cEmil will certainly be an asset to our team and we are confident he will be successful in Kargo colours. The talent and skill that Emil brings is priceless and we are sure to learn from him.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is an exciting time for the team and we are looking forward to the new season,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n Victor Momsen of Momsen Bikes attributes part of his brand’s local success to the leading South African bicycle manufacturer\u2019s association with the Kargo Pro MTB setup and Lindgren\u2019s joining is set to play an important role in the broadening of the brand\u2019s horizons internationally.<\/p>\n \u201cWorking with top elite riders throughout product development has always been part of our brand’s success and the opportunity to work with one of the world’s top ten riders is an exciting opportunity for us,\u201d says Momsen.<\/p>\n