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Rachel Throop recently made the move from a brand ambassador to a full time racer aboard GT’s factory enduro team. She’ll be hitting the big EWS rounds. Coming off of a leg injury from last year, Rachel has been putting the extra work into her training. We chatted with her a bit yesterday and she’s really excited to be following in Anneke Beerten’s footsteps; stating that riding with Anneke has helped her to push a bit harder and realize her potential. We caught up with Rachel for a bit to get the full rundown on her GT Force.
![Hi Rachel!](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4659.jpg)
![Hello bike...](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4703.jpg)
![Sram XX1 drivetrain - 32T chainring. She isn't pushing a little gear - that's for sure. We've seen plenty of full grown men with 30 tooth rings on their 27.5 bikes...](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4674.jpg)
![E.13 retention attaching at the front derailleur mount and a RockShox Monarch Plus Debonair keeping it cushy out back.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4677.jpg)
![Race Face cockpit is new to Rachel but she is loving it. Ergon grips, SRAM Guide brakes and a Pike RCT3 feel like home though.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4689.jpg)
![SHE DEVIL!](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4698.jpg)
![Vittoria is the new tire sponsor for GT's Enduro team. We'll see how they get along, but the riders genuinely seem happy thus far.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4696.jpg)
![Sorry boys. Note the ring finger...Lyle's future wifey.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4687.jpg)
![Custom engraved Hope Seatpost collar basking in the #lightbro.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4684.jpg)
![Photo : Jake Hamm](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/G16_TeamCamp_3856-750x500.jpg)
![Photo : Jake Hamm](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/G16_TeamCamp_3439-750x500.jpg)
![Photo : Jake Hamm](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/G16_TeamCamp_3569-750x500.jpg)
![Thanks Rachel - best of luck this season.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4673.jpg)