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![TOP 3 OF 2022](http://ca.intensecycles.com/cdn/shop/articles/Aaron_Gwin_INTENSE_Andorra_BLOG_HOMEPAGE_{width}x.jpg?v=1672420066)
From the highs of the World Cup podium, to the intricacies of the design studio, there was a lot going on for us here at INTENSE in 2022
![SEARCHING FOR SPEED: INTENSE M279 HP6 DH PROTOTYPE](http://ca.intensecycles.com/cdn/shop/articles/INTENSE_M279_HP6_BLOG_Homepage_{width}x.jpg?v=1671523590)
There was a definite buzz around INTENSE when the news broke out that industry stalwart and suspension ace Devon Sullivan was going to be joining our team.
![CHALLENGING FOR WINS: AARON GWIN](http://ca.intensecycles.com/cdn/shop/articles/BLOG_Homepage_Aaron_Gwin_INTENSE_Catch_Up_{width}x.jpg?v=1670839530)
Aaron Gwin is the beating heart of the INTENSE Factory Racing (IFR) team. He’s their leader, their talisman… the boss.
![THE LEARNING CURVE: JOE BREEDEN](http://ca.intensecycles.com/cdn/shop/articles/BLOG_HOMEPAGE_Joe_Breeden_INTENSE_2022_Fort_William_ADL_{width}x.jpg?v=1669644706)
It’s fair to say that IFR team rider Joe Breeden has had one hell of a year. From emotional highs, to the lowest of lows.
![THE TIME OF HIS LIFE: OFF-SEASON WITH SETH SHERLOCK](http://ca.intensecycles.com/cdn/shop/articles/BLOG_HOMEPAGE_Seth_Sherlock_INTENSE_EWS__6_Sugarloaf_2022_S3R6823_copy_copy_{width}x.jpg?v=1668768252)
I think it is safe to say that Seth Sherlock has probably had the best year of his life. Travelling the world and racing bikes.