What happens when you mix industry leaders Monster Energy, Specialized Bicycles, and the worlds fastest downhillers on the planet? You've got a lethal cocktail of exciting speed and global domination. As one of the most recognized teams in the world, Monster Energy-Specialized has picked up several World Cup podiums, two World Championships and two World Cup Championships in only its first two years of partnership.

The team is heading into its third season partnered with Specialized Bicycles and is looking forward to placing Monster on top of podiums around the globe. Monster Energy-Specialized consists of three of the sports elite riders, which include legendary team veteran Sam Hill, the personality-packed, fan favorite Brendan Fairclough and the future of the sport-17-year-old phenom Troy Brosnan.

This is Team Monster Energy-Specialized!

For years the current UCI World Champion Sam Hill has been standing upon World Cup and World Championship podiums around the world. The five-time World Champion and two-time World Cup Series Champion not only has the ability to win, but to deliver reality biting margins into his competitors times. While doing so he's riding in a class of his own - elevating downhill racing to an all new level of competition.

Sam Hill is a name that evokes similar thoughts from most people within the industry, his competitors and fans alike. Sam's reserved demeanor, along with his ability to brutalize his competition against all odds means that its very hard not to be in awe of this athlete Sam Hill... IS, Downhill Mountain Biking!

Brendan is one of the most talented riders in the world and he has yet to hit his stride. Though he struggled with consistency in 2010, Brendan still landed on a few World Cup podiums that placed him 6th overall in the World Cup Series. He's looking forward to a more consistent 2011, doing some comps outside of the World Cup Series and styling it up for the top videographers in the industry.

What really sets Brendan apart from other athletes on the circuit is his off-the-bike magnetic personality, always taking the time to speak to the media and interact with the fans.

Troy Brosnan is a pint size kid who blasted onto the 2010 World Cup scene like a ton of bricks and showed no signs of being a rookie. Troy took his 120 pound body down the hill faster than any other junior on the World Cup circuit and showed a majority of the Elite field how to get down a hill FAST! In doing so Troy managed to win the UCI Junior World Cup Championship and the UCI Junior World Championships in his first year racing overseas!

Troy is a perfect blend of of Sam Hill and Brendan Fairclough…he's already media savvy, has a youthful image combined with a complete package of raw speed, technique and style…dubbed the "Next Big Thing"!

Troy is focused and determined with high goals for 2011.