January 14, 2004 – Canada's great white hope, Max  Plaxton, will be riding for Rocky Mountain/Crystal Decisions in 2004. After a stellar 2003 season including multiple national championship titles, culminating in a fifth place at the junior worlds, and a bronze in the team  relay, Plaxton will be looking to continue his progress with the espoirs. The 18-year-old from Victoria, BC, will be targetting the Canada Cup and select NORBA and North American World Cup races.