Gates Belt Drive Powers First-Ever Belted Bike to Win and €100K Belted Purse Awarded
DENVER, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gates Industrial Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: GTES), a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions proudly celebrates a historic moment in cycling history. With a groundbreaking performance, Harriet (Hattie) Harnden of AON Racing secured the first-ever UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Series victory on a belt-driven bike, claiming the €100,000 Gates Belted Purse.
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