MTB World Champion Kate Courtney to leave Specialized

World champion Kate Courtney has opted to leave the Specialized Racing Team, the bicycle manufacturer announced on Sunday, posting a farewell video on Youtube with the comment, "Time flies when you’re having fun and the last 5 years with Kate have been no exception. The last five years have been quite the journey, Kate. We look forward to seeing what the future has in store for you. Wear those Rainbow Stripes with pride."