Outdoor Research (OR), the Seattle-based outdoor brand known for its innovative, field-tested gear and apparel, is thrilled to announce freeride mountain bike icons Casey Brown and Carson Storch as the newest additions to the OR athlete team. The duo brings elite riding credentials, strong personal brands, and deep roots in the Pacific Northwest and global freeride culture.
“Casey and Carson are legends amongst their peers,” said Chris King, Vice President of Brand at Outdoor Research. “They join the Outdoor Research team not only as epic riders but also as leaders in the industry. They embody everything OR is about: boldness, creativity, progression, and innovation. We believe in them, and we’re thrilled to see that OR logo on their sleeve.”
Casey Brown, a pioneer of women’s freeriding, has earned a reputation as one of the sport’s most fearless and fluid riders. Raised in rural New Zealand and Revelstoke, BC, she’s been a driving force in growing the women’s freeride scene – from dropping into the first-ever women’s Rampage to relentless advocacy for inclusion and progression. Her riding style is instinctive, expressive, and grounded in decades of experience. Her take on OR gear?
“The gear just works. It feels like the crew at OR has been riding bikes for a long time.”
Carson Storch, born and raised in Bend, Oregon, cut his teeth on backyard jump lines and slopestyle courses before rising to the world stage at Red Bull Rampage and major big mountain film projects. With a creative approach to terrain and a deep connection to the PNW landscape, Carson thrives on building and riding boundary-pushing lines.
“The gear is easy to represent because of the quality, and I’ve always loved the brand. Growing up in the PNW, it just makes sense,” said Carson.
Both athletes will wear the Freewheel MTB Collection, Outdoor Research’s purpose-built mountain bike line that combines technical fabrics, movement-focused design, and understated style. Designed for everything from climbing singletrack to ripping park laps, the collection meets the demands of all riders.
Outdoor Research has steadily built a world-class roster of mountain bike athletes. Brown and Storch join teammates Georgia Astle, Tom and Bas van Steenbergen, Kirsten Van Horne, and Damon Iwanaga. A committed supporter of the sport and its culture, the brand backs athlete projects, serves as the title sponsor of Crankworx, and contributes to grassroots trail building and events throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Get to know Casey and Carson and check out their favorites from the Freewheel MTB Collection.
- Casey Brown Bio & Video
- Carson Storch Bio & Video
- Men’s Freewheel MTB Stretch Rain Jacket, L/S Jersey, Ride Pant, and Bike Glove.
- Women’s Freewheel MTB Stretch Rain Jacket, L/S Jersey, Ride Pant, and Bike Glove.
About Outdoor Research:
Since 1981, Outdoor Research has created trusted apparel, accessories, and equipment for you to thrive outside. Our award-winning outdoor gear is meticulously researched and tested for outdoor enthusiasts and military users around the globe. Grounded in our values of curiosity, passion, innovation, collaboration and community, we strive to create space for all in the outdoors. Join us at outdoorresearch.com and on IG, TikTok, FB and YouTube.
