Good Luck Mark, it’s been Awesome.

Video by Bobby Valentine

It’s with heavy heart that I have to announce that Mark Mulville is leaving Deluxe to pastures new. Basically, a bigger bike company has swooped in and hooked him up with a pro deal, complete with a salary that to be honest we just can’t match. I would love to try and do something (anything) to try and match it, but realistically we just can’t afford it – Subrosa is obviously a much larger outfit than Deluxe and they have a much bigger cheque book, so fair play to them.

Having Mark on Deluxe has been a total dream come true, as he’s one of the raddest guys in BMX – not just in terms of riding a bike, but also off it. Having Mark on the Deluxe UK trip last Autumn was a sweet time (video out imminently), and it’s been a great couple of years with him on the team. Mark’s riding skills are without question – he’s an absolute badass and one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. Mark said, “No matter what happens, I really appreciate everything you have done for me and the rest of the guys on the team, I really do love Deluxe and all like I said, but this would help me a lot in living and being able to ride more ’cause I could quit my job.” So to that I say, go for it mate!

Mark undoubtedly deserves a full pro deal with a full-time salary and all the trappings and bonuses that go with it and Subrosa are in a position to afford to do that – it’s a real shame we just can’t match it at this stage in Deluxe’s journey. One day we’ll get there… so I whole-heartedly wish Mark all the best — Mark, I hope you have a great time with Subrosa, enjoy the pro life: there’s always an open spot here at the Deluxe family any time should the Skeleton Brand not work out and you want to come back… Mark, you’re a BADASS! The best. No argument.

CLICK I wrote something on Subrosa for ESPN, here

CLICK Mark’s new clothing co, WolfBrand, is here! (yeah, no more UGP as well)

Enjoy Mark’s Greatest Hits video compilation after the jump…

By Bobby Valentine, for Duffs Shoes.

Video by Johnny Herrick, for NHTS.

Video by Bobby Valentine, for UGP.

Video by Chad Degroot, for Profile Racing.

Profile’s NorCal Pool Trip, video by Chad Degroot.

Welcome To Pittsburgh trailer – buy this video for more…

Watch this space: we’ll have more team news and although Mark has left some gigantic shoes to fill, we’ll have a new rider soon…

posted by Mark Noble
on 15/02/10