Bryceland captures first pro victory

Santa Cruz Syndicate's Josh Bryceland won his first race as a professional at the Innerleithen Winter Series in Scotland last weekend. It was Bryceland's first race of 2009, too. His win came on a wet, rooty and technical track with a tight, steep section at the top.

"It rained pretty hard through the night and a lot of roots had become exposed and slick," said the 19-year-old Bryceland. "My goal was just to put in a smooth and solid run because that is what I am trying to work on this year - consistency."

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