Strobel returns to Team Maxxis

US downhiller Luke Strobel has opted to return to the Maxxis team after his successful 2007 World Cup campaign which saw three top 20 results in only his second season of international competition.

"The team has really stepped it up for next year," said Strobel. "That, and the fact we're on Iron Horse bikes, had a lot to do with me re-signing. I'm really looking forward to doing all the World Cups next year and lifting my world ranking into the top 10. That's my primary goal."