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'''Kashi Leuchs''' (born June 30, 1978) is a [[mountain bike]]r from [[Dunedin]], [[New Zealand]].
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'''Kashi Ananda Leuchs''' (born 30 June 1978) from [[Dunedin]], New Zealand is a former world class cross country [[mountain bike]]r who represented New Zealand in mountain biking at the [[2000 Olympic Games]] in [[Sydney]], the [[2004 Olympic Games|2004 games]] in [[Athens]] and the [[2008 Olympic Games|2008 Games]] in [[Beijing]].<ref>{{Cite sports-reference |title = Kashi Leuchs |url = https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/le/kashi-leuchs-1.html |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200418031351/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/le/kashi-leuchs-1.html |url-status = dead |archive-date = 18 April 2020 |access-date = 12 February 2017 }}</ref> He also competed in the [[2002 Commonwealth Games|2002]] and [[2006 Commonwealth Games]], both in mountain biking and road racing finishing fourth in the 2002 Mountain Bike Cross Country.
Kashi is sponsored by Felt and rides for Team Felt and [http://web.mac.com/kashileuchs/iWeb/Site%202/t.roadcraft.html Team RoadCraft].


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In July 2006, Leuchs won the fourth marathon event of the [[2006 Mountain Bike World Cup]], held at [[Val Thorens]] in France.
Leuchs, now based in [[France]], has represented New Zealand in mountain biking at both the [[2000 Olympic Games]] in [[Sydney]] and the [[2004 Olympic Games|2004 games]] in [[Athens]]. He has also represented New Zealand at the [[2002 Commonwealth Games|2002]] and [[2006 Commonwealth Games]], both in mountain biking and road racing. His best finish was fourth in the mountain biking event at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in [[Manchester]].


He currently owns and runs Black Seal Imports, a company importing and distributing [[Yeti Cycles]], Urge Bike and Brake Authority Products in New Zealand.
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In July 2006, Leuchs won the fourth marathon event of the [[2006 Mountain Bike World Cup]], held at [[Val Thorens]] in France. Leuchs also raced in the 2008 olympics but finished about mid pack.


==References==
Recently, Leuchs and Marcus Roy have joined forces to create [http://web.mac.com/kashileuchs/iWeb/Site%202/t.roadcraft.html Team RoadCraft], which will embark on a heartland tour of some of New Zealand’s most pristine adventure rides. The [http://www.roadcraft.co.nz/ RoadCraft] MTB tour will see Leuchs and Roy road trip around some of New Zealand’s best mountain bike endurance races.
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Key events on the RoadCraft MTB tour include the 43km R&R Sports Otago Peninsula Challenge on February 1, the inaugural Alpine Epic 260km stage race from Mt Somers to Tekapo from February 25 to 28 and the 50km Motatapu Icebreaker starting at Glendhu Bay, Wanaka on March 14 and finishing in Arrowtown.
[http://www.roadcraft.co.nz/ RoadCraft] designed the team’s [http://www.roadcraft.co.nz/vans.php overland camping vehicle] (OCV) and share the team’s passion for outdoor adventure sports.


==External links==
==External links==
* {{NZOC profile|kashi-leuchs}}
*[http://www.olympic.org.nz/Athletes/AthleteProfile.aspx?Print=&ContactID=1767]
* {{Olympics.com profile|kashi-leuchs}}
* {{Cycling Archives}}

{{New Zealand Olympic mountain bikers}}
{{2000 New Zealand Olympic team}}
{{2002 New Zealand Commonwealth Games team}}
{{2004 New Zealand Olympic team}}
{{2006 New Zealand Commonwealth Games team}}
{{2008 New Zealand Olympic team}}


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Latest revision as of 03:11, 12 January 2024

Kashi Leuchs
Leuchs in 2008
Personal information
Full nameKashi Ananda Leuchs
Born (1978-06-30) 30 June 1978 (age 45)
Dunedin, New Zealand
Team information
Current teamRetired
DisciplineCross country
road racing
RoleRider

Kashi Ananda Leuchs (born 30 June 1978) from Dunedin, New Zealand is a former world class cross country mountain biker who represented New Zealand in mountain biking at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, the 2004 games in Athens and the 2008 Games in Beijing.[1] He also competed in the 2002 and 2006 Commonwealth Games, both in mountain biking and road racing finishing fourth in the 2002 Mountain Bike Cross Country.

In July 2006, Leuchs won the fourth marathon event of the 2006 Mountain Bike World Cup, held at Val Thorens in France.

He currently owns and runs Black Seal Imports, a company importing and distributing Yeti Cycles, Urge Bike and Brake Authority Products in New Zealand.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kashi Leuchs". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2017.

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