Tags: Racing Rumours
Ed Spratt
Apr 5, 2024
Erice Van Leuven Joins the Monster Army Athlete Development Program
The 2023 Junior World Champ will ride with a Monster Energy helmet in 2024.
Orbea
Mar 26, 2024
Orbea Fox Enduro Team Announces 2024 Roster & Gear
Martin Maes, Flo Espiñeira and Edgar Carballo return to the team for 2024.
Sarah Moore
Mar 18, 2024
Mathieu Van Der Poel Signs Unprecedented 10 Year Contract with Canyon
Mathieu van der Poel has signed the longest-known contract in modern-day cycling with Canyon Bicycles.
Gowaan Gals
Mar 16, 2024
Video: Introducing Gowaan Racing & Gowaan Collective with Bex Baraona, Chloe Taylor, Martha Gill & Jayden Fleming
Gowaan Racing will be focusing on World Cups while Gowaan Collective will be competing at the full Crankworx world tour.
Sarah Moore
Mar 15, 2024
Ari Factory Racing Signs Kailey Skelton, Nikolas Nestoroff, Jakob Snow & Justin Fierro
The team will compete in the Big Mountain Enduro Series, Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series, and other top North American events.
Cycles Devinci
Mar 13, 2024
Devinci Introduces 'The Movement' Collective & A New Community Grant Program
In conjunction with the launch of the collective team initiative, Devinci is introducing a new community grant program.
Kona Bikes
Mar 13, 2024
Introducing the 2024 Kona Pro-Development & Ambassador Teams
Nicole Kennedy, Brook Trine and Josh Heathcote will now be riding for Kona.
Ed Spratt
Mar 11, 2024
Cole Lucas Signs with Zerode Bikes
Cole Lucas is now signed with Zerode Bikes after initially struggling to find support in 2024.
Ed Spratt
Mar 9, 2024
Kyle & Rachel Strait Sign with Ari Bikes
Both Kyle and Rachel Strait will be joining the freshly rebranded Ari Bikes.
Ed Spratt
Mar 8, 2024
Greg Callaghan Reveals 2024 Racing Plans
Greg has built his own program of sponsors for 2024.
Ed Spratt
Mar 6, 2024
Danny Hart Officially Joins the Continental GT Racing Team
After an off-season full of speculation, we finally have the news of who Danny Hart will be racing for.
rasoulution
Mar 5, 2024
Avail Optics Signs Emil Johansson, Jake100, Jake Atkinson & Ayato Kimura
The brand-new sports eyewear and goggles specialist from the UK has signed some big names.
Ed Spratt
Mar 4, 2024
Sam Pilgrim No Longer Sponsored by Monster Energy
Sam Pilgrim and Monster Energy have parted ways after his contract ended in February.
Rocky Mountain
Feb 29, 2024
Rocky Mountain Introduces its New Gravity Racing Team
Rocky Mountain Race Face and Tribe Pyrenees Gravity are joining forces to create a new UCI Elite team of eight riders.
Ed Spratt
Feb 29, 2024
Continental Nukeproof Factory Racing Looks to be Signing New Bike Sponsor
The Continental Nukeproof Factory Racing team appears to be signing a new bike sponsor for the 2024 season.
Ed Spratt
Feb 22, 2024
Dan Booker Joins the Santa Cruz & SRAM Free Agent Program
Dan Booker will receive factory support from Santa Cruz and SRAM at this year's races.
Sarah Moore
Feb 20, 2024
Rachel Pageau is OnlyFans' Latest Sponsored Mountain Biker
The brand continues to at least appear to work on cleaning up its reputation and expanding its offering.
Henry Quinney
Feb 16, 2024
Aaron Gwin to Join Crestline as Rider & Part-Owner for 2024 - Full Interview & Podcast
Aaron Gwin joins the young brand but it isn't your standard sponsorship deal.
NS Bikes
Feb 16, 2024
Torquato Testa Signs For NS Bikes
Torquato Testa has joined the NS Bikes team.
Ed Spratt
Feb 16, 2024
Commencal Schwalbe Announces 2024 Team
Oliver Davis will be racing the 2024 season alongside Pau Menoyo and Austin Dooley
Sarah Moore
Feb 16, 2024
Remy Morton Signs with Specialized Bicycles
Remy Morton's first bike was a Specialized Hot Rock.
Ed Spratt
Feb 16, 2024
Video: Propain Positive Welcomes Gaetan Vigé to the Team
Gaetan Vigé is riding for Propain Positive in 2024 as he looks to follow up his fifth-place finish at the end of the 2023 season.
Viris
Feb 15, 2024
Brook MacDonald Partners with UK Eyewear Brand Viris
The Bulldo has inked a partnership deal with Viris.
Ed Spratt
Feb 15, 2024
DJ Brandt Joins the Canyon CLLCTV
It's great to see DJ Brandt find a sponsorship deal after his previous deal was unfortunately cut short.
Sarah Moore
Feb 14, 2024
Jack Menzies Officially Confirms That He Has Signed with Canyon
The 22-year-old Canadian has confirmed he's Jesse Melamed's newest teammate.
Introducing The Sterlands Mondraker Racing Downhill Team
The team of five riders is focused on UK racing.
Ed Spratt
Feb 11, 2024
The Complete Guide to the 2024 World Cup XC Teams
All the who-went-where for the 2024 World Cup XC racing season.
Katy Winton
Feb 8, 2024
Video: Katy Winton Reveals 2024 Plans in 'Keeping Up With Katy'
2024 is going to look different for Katy Winton.
Brady Stone
Feb 8, 2024
Brady Stone Announces Sponsors for 2024
Brady Stone will be racing the full EDR World Cup Series, as well as some select Crankworx events.
Ed Spratt
Feb 8, 2024
New Simplon Trailblazers Team Signs Raphaela Richter, Tarmo Ryynänen & Lars Büngen
The new Simplon Trailblazers will be taking on this year's Enduro World Cup series.
RAAW Mountain Bikes
Feb 8, 2024
RAAW Announces Support for Jack Reading's Gravity School Racing for 2024
A full European Cup and Portugal Cup season is on the cards, as well as select World Cup and UK National events.
Ed Spratt
Feb 6, 2024
9 2024 Team Changes That Flew Under the Radar
A few team moves you may not have noticed.
Ed Spratt
Feb 5, 2024
The Complete Guide to the 2024 World Cup DH Teams
All the who-went-where for the 2024 World Cup DH racing season.
Revel Bikes
Feb 6, 2024
Revel Bikes Announces 2024 Athlete Roster
Revel is supporting 9 athletes for 2024.
Ed Spratt
Dec 26, 2023
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[Update: Bella Naughton Joins KHS Racing] Racing Rumours: A Complete Timeline of 2024 Team Moves
We will update this list as more team changes and rider news is announced.
Sarah Moore
Feb 5, 2024
Gwin Racing Added to 2024 UCI Team List
Aaron Gwin will continue to run his own program moving forward.
Thomas Genon Joins the GT Bicycles Roster
Ed Spratt
Feb 3, 2024
Wyn Masters Signs for Another 3 Years with GT
Wyn Masters is signed up for another three years with GT, taking him to 11 years with the brand.
Ed Spratt
Feb 3, 2024
New Rotwild Schwalbe E-Enduro Team Signs Kelan Grant, Torben Drach & Helen Weber
The new team will be kicking off the E-Enduro race season in the Finale, Italy at the start of May.
Graham Agassiz Signs with Forbidden Bikes
Ed Spratt
Feb 2, 2024
Brook Macdonald Confirms Signing with Forbidden Bikes
Brook has confirmed he will be racing the Supernought DH bike at this year's World Cups.
Ed Spratt
Feb 1, 2024
The UCI Releases the 2024 Team List
After months of speculation, the team rumours season is coming to a close.
WeAreOne Composites
Feb 1, 2024
Mark Wallace & Jon Mozell Sign with the We Are One Momentum Project
We Are One is supporting two Canadian riders for 2024.
Pivot Cycles
Feb 1, 2024
Pivot Cycles Welcomes Jill Kintner & Bryn Atkinson
After over a decade on Norco Bicycles, Jill and Bryn are onto a new brand.
Sarah Moore
Jan 31, 2024
Kialani Hines Off Pivot
The two-time runner up in the Queen of Crankworx competition will no longer be riding for Pivot in 2024.
UR Team
Jan 31, 2024
Video: Tegan Cruz Joins the UR Team & Shreds the North Shore
The younger Cruz brother is moving up to the Elite category.
Phil Boorman
Jan 28, 2024
Zerode Bikes Announces New World Cup Team with Sam Blenkinsop & Taylor Vernon
Zerode Bikes has returned to the World stage with a new team to take on the World Cup series.
Sarah Moore
Jan 26, 2024
The Union Announces 2024 Roster & New Title Sponsor
Steel City Media's Union team shakes up its rider roster for 2024.
Brian Park
Jan 25, 2024
Santa Cruz CEO Joe Graney Out at Pon Holdings
It appears that Joe will remain in an advisory capacity for a period of time.
Sarah Moore
Jan 25, 2024
Full Interview: Vali Höll on Why She's Back With YT for 2024
We get the details on one of the biggest moves ahead of the 2024 season.
The YT Mob
Jan 25, 2024
Vali Höll Rejoins YT Industries
Vali Höll looks to continue her winning ways on the YT Mob.
rasoulution
Jan 25, 2024
Slopestyle Talent Jake Atkinson Joins Forces with GT
The 20-year-old won the prestigious Red Bull Rookie of the Year 2023 award, which paved the way for a coveted spot on the 2024 tour.
Sarah Moore
Jan 16, 2024
Dakotah Norton, Ronan Dunne & Ryan Pinkerton Form Mondraker Factory Racing
The final rider has been unveiled.
UR Team
Jan 24, 2024
Sam Reynolds Re-Signs with NS Bikes & Marks 10 years with the UR Team
2024 marks a decade together.
Sarah Moore
Jan 22, 2024
Andréane Lanthier Nadeau & Elliot Jamieson Sign for Commencal x 7mesh
The two are joining current U21 Canadian National Enduro Champion, WeiTien Ho
Ed Spratt
Jan 20, 2024
Dylan Maples Joins the Commencal Muc Off Team
After receiving a guest spot on the team last year, Dylan Maples is now a full-time Commencal Muc Off team member.
Sarah Moore
Jan 18, 2024
MS-Intense-Racing Announces 2024 DH World Cup Roster
David Trummer, Eleonora Farina, Jacob Dickson and Tuhoto Ariki Pene will compete on the MS-Intense-Racing team.
Ed Spratt
Jan 18, 2024
Kade Edwards Leaves Trek Factory Racing & Joins the C3 Project
Trek has announced that Kade Edwards will "focus on freeriding, both as a competitor and a content creator, and follow his passion of having more fun on two wheels than anyone in the world."
Rocky Mountain
Jan 17, 2024
Rocky Mountain Says Farewell & Thank You to Andréane 'ALN' Lanthier Nadeau
ALN has been with the Canadian brand since her days as a junior cross-country racer.
Neko Mulally
Jan 16, 2024
Frameworks Announces 2024 Racing Team with Angel Suarez & Asa Vermette Joining Neko Mulally
Big news from one of the smallest grassroots teams on the world stage.
Sarah Moore
Jan 16, 2024
Dawid & Szymon Godziek Sign with Specialized Bicycles
The Godziek brothers have signed with the renowned American brand.
Ed Spratt
Jan 15, 2024
Joe Breeden, Louise Ferguson, Oscar Griffiths & Ryder Lawrence Will Form Intense Factory Racing in 2024
Intense has revealed its plans for the 2024 season with a new look for its factory racing team.
Sarah Moore
Jan 11, 2024
Mondraker Opens a New Base in the USA
We're speculating here, but there are a couple of top American riders who haven't announced who they'll be riding for in 2024...
COMMENCAL BIKES & SKIS
Jan 11, 2024
Video: Edgar Briole Joins Commencal
The freeracer won Crankworx Rotorua Whip Off last year at his first international competition.
Sarah Moore
Jan 10, 2024
Cube Actionteam Signs Zakarias Johansen & Frederik Matz for 2024
The two join Jonas Goewil and Gusti Wildhaber on the Cube Actionteam for 2024.
Sarah Moore
Jan 9, 2024
Intense Factory Racing Teases 4 Racers - [Update: Aaron Gwin Confirms He's No Longer on Intense]
Anyone recognize these silhouettes?
Sarah Moore
Jan 9, 2024
Greg Minnaar Joins Norco - Full Interview
Minnaar has signed a three-year contract with Norco Bicycles and has pulled together a team around him that sounds more than promising.
Sarah Moore
Jan 5, 2024
Harriet Burbidge-Smith Signs with Canyon
The Australian freerider will be riding for Canyon in 2024.
Ed Spratt
Jan 4, 2024
Thibaut Daprela Joins the Canyon CLLCTV DH Team
Thibaut Daprela will be joining the Canyon CLLCTV in a move perhaps nobody saw coming this silly season.
Ed Spratt
Jan 4, 2024
Scott Factory Racing Adds Ethan Craik & Gonçalo Bandeira to its DH Team
Ethan Craik and Gonçalo Bandeira will be joining Dylan Levesque and Marine Cabirou.
Sarah Moore
Jan 3, 2024
Jess Blewitt Signs with Cube Factory Racing
The 21-year-old New Zealander has signed with Cube Factory Racing for 2024.
Sarah Moore
Jan 3, 2024
Norco Teases New Factory Racing Rider
Norco just shared a social teaser with the words 'New guy in town.'
Sarah Moore
Jan 3, 2024
Luca Schwarzbauer Extends Contract With Canyon for 3 Years
The King of Short Track has extended his contract with Canyon for three years.
Sarah Moore
Jan 2, 2024
The End of Intense Factory Racing Officially Announced
Intense Factory Racing has been officially dissolved for 2024.
Sarah Moore
Jan 1, 2024
Dimitri Tordo Off Canyon After 6 Years
The latest rider to part ways with Canyon.
Ed Spratt
Dec 31, 2023
Brook Macdonald Leaves the MS Racing Team
Brook Macdonald and MS Racing have announced they will go their separate ways in 2024 after working together since 2018.
Ed Spratt
Dec 29, 2023
Update: Dawid Joins Szymon Godziek in Leaving NS Bikes
Both Dawid and Szymon will not be riding for NS Bikes in 2024.
Sarah Moore
Dec 28, 2023
Danny Hart Still Without a Team for 2024
Time's running out for the 2011 and 2016 World Champion and multi-time World Cup winner to find a ride for 2024.
Sarah Moore
Dec 28, 2023
Graham Agassiz, Ethan Nell & Ace Hayden Off YT
Could they be making room for a certain Austrian rider?
Ed Spratt
Dec 27, 2023
Thomas Genon Off Canyon After 11 Years
Thomas Genon is the latest to be leaving Canyon in 2024.
Ed Spratt
Dec 24, 2023
Morgane Jonnier Bids Farewell to Rossignol Bikes
Morgane Jonnier has thanked Rossignol Bikes for the past two seasons of racing and riding.
Ed Spratt
Dec 22, 2023
Cole Lucas Not Racing EDR World Cups in 2024
With no sponsors to help get to the races in Europe, Cole has made the tough decision to not race the EDR World Cup series in 2024.
Formula
Dec 22, 2023
Josh Bryceland Signs With Formula
Josh Bryceland will be riding Formula's suspension and brakes.
Ed Spratt
Dec 21, 2023
Mondraker Steps Away from the MS Racing Team
After a partnership of over ten years, Mondraker is parting ways with MS Racing.
Sarah Moore
Dec 19, 2023
RockShox Trek Race Team Disbands, Confirms Rumour That Vali Höll Will Be On New Team for 2024
Whether that team is YT or not is unknown.
Orange Bikes
Dec 18, 2023
Orange Factory Racing Announces it Won't be Returning in 2024
Orange is pausing its factory race team next year.
Ed Spratt
Dec 16, 2023
Ronan Dunne is Leaving Continental Nukeproof Factory Racing
After three years with the team, Ronan Dunne will be on a new setup and bike in 2024.
Ed Spratt
Dec 16, 2023
Jess Blewitt Announces Departure from GT
Jess Blewitt has "new things" coming next year.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 15, 2023
Tomas Lemoine & Canyon Part Ways After 9 Years Together
Tomas Lemoine is moving on after nearly a decade with the brand.
Ed Spratt
Dec 9, 2023
Harriet Burbidge-Smith & Trek Part Ways
Harriet Burbidge-Smith has announced that she will no longer be riding with Trek after three successful years.
Sarah Moore
Dec 5, 2023
Video: 16 Great Years of Greg Minnaar & The Santa Cruz Syndicate
Greg Minnaar is hanging up his Syndicate jersey.
Brian Park
Dec 4, 2023
Greg Minnaar Off Santa Cruz & Reportedly on Norco for 2024
UPDATE: Confirmed via Instagram from Santa Cruz.
Ed Spratt
Nov 24, 2023
It Looks Like 'Snow Biking' Could Earn a Rainbow Jersey & UCI Ranking Points in 2024
It looks like placing fifth or above at the snow bike World Championships could get you entry to World Cup racing...
Ed Spratt
Nov 24, 2023
7 Takeaways from the UCI's 2024 Rule Changes
Changes to policies around pregnancy status, EDR World Champs, POV cameras, and more.
Alicia Leggett
Nov 15, 2023
Bex Baraona Off Yeti & Without 2024 Team
Things will look different for Bex moving forward and we hope she figures out a new setup soon.
Ed Spratt
Nov 10, 2023
Polygon Factory Racing Looks to be Shutting Down for 2024
Matt Stuttard has shared on social media that "Polygon Factory Racing is no longer continuing as a race team."
Ed Spratt
Oct 30, 2023
Racing Rumours 2024 Part 1: Danny Hart Off Cube, Vali to YT, the End of GT Factory Racing, Kintner Off Norco, & More
Gossip and guesses for 2024.
Ed Spratt
Oct 26, 2023
A Red Bull Hardline Series Appears to Be Happening in 2024
As the event reaches its 10-year anniversary, Red Bull appears to be expanding Hardline into its own series.
Ed Spratt
Oct 20, 2023
DJ Brandt Parts Ways with Nukeproof
DJ Brandt has announced on social media his two-year deal has been cut short as Nukeproof's parent company Signa Sports United faces financial difficulties.
Alicia Leggett
Oct 4, 2023
Yoann Barelli Signs With Devinci
The French rider and Canadian brand find common ground.
Ed Spratt
Sep 25, 2023
Vero Sandler Picks Up Monster Energy Sponsorship
Vero Sandler is the newest member of Monster Energy's Freeride MTB team.
Ed Spratt
Sep 22, 2023
U23 XC World Champ Samara Maxwell Signs with Rockrider Ford Until 2026
After an incredible 2023 season racing under her own program, Samara Maxwell has been picked up by the Rockrider Ford team.
Ed Spratt
Sep 16, 2023
Devinci Global Racing Steps Away from Enduro World Cups
Greg Callaghan and Evan Wall are uncertain of their situations for next year.
Ed Spratt
Sep 15, 2023
Ibis Enduro Team Pulls Out of World Cup Racing
Ibis Racing is the first casualty of what could be a sad off-season for Enduro World Cup racing.
Ed Spratt
Sep 14, 2023
Katy Winton Reveals Uncertain Future as a Full-Time Racer
With budgets tightening and rumours of teams shutting down the off-season is looking tough for riders without a secured team spot in 2024.
Ed Spratt
Sep 14, 2023
Josh Carlson Parts Ways with the Giant Factory Team After 12 Years
This weekend's Enduro racing in Châtel will be Josh's last with the Giant Factory team.
Ed Spratt
Jul 31, 2023
UCI Reveals an Early Preview at the 2024 Race Calendar with the First EDR World Championships
The UCI has unveiled a first look at next year's racing calendar.
Ed Spratt
Apr 27, 2023
Mathieu Van Der Poel Continuing Mountain Bike Sabbatical Until After Road World Champs
Mathieu Van Der Poel is expected to skip half of the World Cup season despite goals of an Olympic gold medal in 2024.
iXS
Apr 17, 2023
Sam Blenkinsop Signs with iXS
As Sam builds his own program for 2023 iXS with be helping him out with apparel, helmets, pads, and sometimes gloves.
Beyond Racing
Apr 14, 2023
Beyond Racing Riding Contra Bikes for 2023
Evan Turpen has built some prototype steel high pivot downhill bikes for Anna Newkirk and Abby Hogie.
COMMENCALICSTUDIO
Mar 23, 2023
Hugo Frixtalon, Thomas Estaque & Matteo Iniguez Join the Commencal IC Studio Team
It’s a new start in 2023 for Thomas Estaque, Hugo Frixtalon and Matteo Iniguez.
RAAW Mountain Bikes
Mar 23, 2023
RAAW Announces Privateer Program Riders for 2023
RAAW has a stong list of privateers on board for 2023.
Ed Spratt
Mar 18, 2023
Cedric Gracia Signs with Giant
Cedric Gracia has partnered with Giant to help with the development of new products.
Ed Spratt
Mar 6, 2023
The Complete Guide to the 2023 World Cup Enduro Teams
All the who-went-where for the 2023 World Cup Enduro racing season.
Orbea
Feb 26, 2023
Pinkbike Academy Winner Max Grayston Joins The Orbea Commission
Max will join The Orbea Commission, focused on generating content and showing what's possible on the Rallon.
Gravity School Racing by SR Suntour Race Team Launched with Jack Reading, Dan Slack, Owen Rick & Rueben Taylor
For 2023 Jack Reading's race program heads into its 9th season.
Ed Spratt
Feb 24, 2023
Unno Launches the Primal Unno Project Race Team
The team will be riding a new prototype with 125 different geometry possibilities.
Nukeproof
Feb 17, 2023
Nukeproof-SRAM Factory Racing Reveals 2023 Lineup
Elliott Heap, Dan Booker, Kelan Grant and Corey Watson will be taking on the new UCI Mountain Bike Enduro World Cup.
Ed Spratt
Feb 10, 2023
The Complete Guide to the 2023 World Cup XC Teams
All the who-went-where for the 2023 World Cup XC racing season.
Stefan Garlicki Has Also Signed with OnlyFans
Ed Spratt
Feb 9, 2023
Mikayla Parton Joins the Canyon CLLCTV
The Canyon CLLCTV has picked up another rider for 2023.
Orange Bikes
Feb 9, 2023
Orange Factory Racing Signs Two New Riders for 2023
Becky Cook and Christo Gallagher are joining Tom Wilson for 2023.
Ed Spratt
Feb 6, 2023
Rob Warner is Back on Giant
Rob Warner is back with Giant to share "his love of all things MTB, especially E-bike adventures."
Ed Spratt
Feb 6, 2023
The Complete Guide to the 2023 World Cup DH Teams
All the who-went-where for the 2023 World Cup DH racing season.
Ed Spratt
Feb 3, 2023
10 2023 Team Changes That Flew Under the Radar
A few team moves you may not have noticed.
Velosolutions Global
Feb 3, 2023
Pump for Peace Racing Team Adds Young South African Talent for 2023
Pump for Peace Racing signs rising local star Unathi Nxumalo to the team.
Rocky Mountain
Feb 2, 2023
Introducing the 2023 Rocky Mountain Race Face Enduro Team
The Rocky Mountain Race Face Enduro Team heads into the 2023 season with Andréane Lanthier Nadeau, Rémi Gauvin, Emmett Hancock and Lily Boucher.
Ed Spratt
Feb 1, 2023
The UCI Releases the 2023 Team List
After months of speculation, the team rumors season is coming to a close.
Ravanel-MTB
Feb 1, 2023
Commencal Les Orres Team Welcome Erice Van Leuven & Leo Abella
The Commencal Les Orres Team announce two new riders for 2023.
Ed Spratt
Jan 31, 2023
Josh Lewis Signs with SCOR
Alongside SCOR it looks like Josh will also be on Marzocchi suspension and Deity components.
Ed Spratt
Jan 31, 2023
The YT Mob Returns with Jack Moir, Kasper Woolley & More
The YT Mob returns after taking a break with a new team and an outlook beyond just racing.
Ed Spratt
Jan 31, 2023
Slawomir Lukasik Joins Yeti Factory Team Alongside Bex Baraona & Richie Rude
Slawomir Lukasik has secured his first place on a factory team after rising through the ranks over the past few years.
Ed Spratt
Jan 30, 2023
BMC Launches New World Cup XC Team
The new factory BMC team sees Öhlins venture into World Cup XC racing for the first time.
Ed Spratt
Dec 26, 2022
[Updated - Dante Silva Joins the Canyon CLLCTV DH Team] Round Up: A Complete Timeline of 2023 Team Moves
It's a big year for team moves.
Ed Spratt
Jan 28, 2023
Oliver Zwar Joins the Canyon CLLCTV FMD Team
Another new rider on Canyon bikes for 2023.
Matt Beer
Jan 28, 2023
Trek Factory Racing Moves to Pirelli Tires
Trek Factory Racing shifts from Bontrager to Pirelli for 2023.
Ed Spratt
Jan 27, 2023
Jesse Melamed Joins the Canyon CLLCTV Enduro Team
One of the big off-season rumours has finally been answered.
Ed Spratt
Jan 26, 2023
Mille Johnset Joins the Canyon CLLCTV Factory DH Team
Mille Johnset will be racing alongside Troy Brosnan, Luca Shaw and Dante Silva on the CLLCTV Factory DH Team.
Ed Spratt
Jan 26, 2023
Lapierre Returns to World Cup XC After 11 Years with the Lapierre Mavic Unity Team
Malene Degn, Annie Last and more join the new Lapierre-Mavic Unity team.
Saracen Bikes
Jan 25, 2023
Greg Williamson Signs With Madison Saracen
The two-time British DH champ has a new team for 2023.
Crestline Bikes
Jan 20, 2023
Sam Blenkinsop Signs With Crestline Bike Co.
Sam Blenkinsop will be taking on the DH World Cup onboard the Crestline RS 205 VHP.
Ed Spratt
Jan 20, 2023
Henrique Avancini Joins the Caloi Henrique Avancini Racing Team
Henrique Avancini joins a fully Brazillian line up of riders on the Caloi Henrique Avancini Racing team.
Ed Spratt
Jan 20, 2023
Charlie Harrison Joins Santa Cruz in Development Role
After his retirement from racing Charlie Harrison will be stepping into a development role at Santa Cruz.
Henry Quinney
Jan 19, 2023
Interview: Craig Evans Signs with Airdrop Bikes
Previous Redbull Hardline winner Craig Evans has signed with UK brand Airdrop.
Brian Park
Jan 18, 2023
Lewis Buchanan Signs With... OnlyFans?
Today in news we aren't quite sure is real. [Updated with official press release]
Saracen Bikes
Jan 13, 2023
Madison Saracen Development Team Returns for 2023
Matt Simmonds will be helping develop young riders to reach the world stage.
Henry Quinney
Jan 12, 2023
Isla Short Joins Ghost Factory Racing
The Scottish XC racer signs on for 2023.
Ed Spratt
Jan 12, 2023
Orbea Launches New Factory XC Team
The new team features Anne Tauber, Pierre de Froidmont, David Campos and Luca Martin
Ed Spratt
Jan 12, 2023
Commencal/100% Race Team Disbands After 9 Years
The team has supported the likes of Amaury Pierron, Reece Wilson and more to achieve breakout performances.
Nukeproof
Jan 12, 2023
Nukeproof Welcomes DJ Brandt & Brooke Trine
Freeriders Brooke Trine and DJ Brandt are joining Nukeproof for 2023.
Henry Quinney
Jan 10, 2023
Santa Cruz Bikes Co-Founder Rob Roskopp Appears to Have Left the Brand
But contrary to Instagram rumours, he's not headed to Unno.
LivCycling
Jan 10, 2023
Liv Factory Racing and Liv Racing Collective Announce 2023 Team Rosters
The brand dedicated to getting more women on bikes has announced their Factory Racing and Racing Collective team rosters.
Anita Gehrig
Jan 9, 2023
The Gehrig Twins Sign with Specialized
The Gehrig Twins are joining forces with Specialized for 2023 and beyond.
French Connexion Racing
Jan 9, 2023
Video: Sunn French Connexion Racing Adds Sophie Riva & SR Suntour Suspension for 2023
Sophie Riva joins Théo Galy, Irénée Menjou and Lucas Frigout for 2023.
Ed Spratt
Jan 7, 2023
Kasper Woolley Moves on from Yeti
Kasper Woolley has parted ways with Yeti after racing for both the factory and Yeti / OneUp teams.
Chris Akrigg Parts Ways with GT
Ed Spratt
Jan 6, 2023
Antoine Pierron & Christian Hauser Join The Union for 2023
For its third season racing World Cups the Union team parts ways with Oliver and Ben Zwar while welcoming Antoine Pierron and Christian Hauser.
Ed Spratt
Jan 5, 2023
Giant Factory Racing Launches 2023 Team Roster Including Luke & Remy Meier-Smith
The Giant team has expanded its focus to take on all three main World Cup disciplines.
Ed Spratt
Jan 5, 2023
Miranda Miller Parts Ways with Kona
Miranda Miller has announced that she will be leaving Kona after four years.
Ed Spratt
Jan 5, 2023
Victor Koretzky & Martin Vidaurre Join Specialized Factory Racing
Specialized's XC race team will feature two new riders in 2023.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Jan 4, 2023
Sam Pilgrim Signs with Canyon
Pilgrim moves on after 5 years of riding for Haibike.
Polygon Bikes
Dec 23, 2022
Jack Menzies Signs with Polygon Bikes
The 21-year old Enduro racer from Squamish, Canada is seriously skilled.
Ed Spratt
Dec 22, 2022
Mark Wallace Parts Ways with Canyon After 6 Years
The Canyon CLLCTV has announced another big departure for 2023.
Ed Spratt
Dec 22, 2022
Cube Factory Racing Signs Simon Chapelet
Cube has announced who will be joining Danny and Max in 2023.
Ed Spratt
Dec 19, 2022
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[Updated] Jack Moir is Leaving the Canyon CLLCTV
Jack has confirmed he is off Canyon for next year.
Ed Spratt
Dec 19, 2022
Sam Blenkinsop Bids Farewell to Norco After 8 Years
Sam Blenkinsop has officially announced he will be leaving the Norco team in 2023.
Ed Spratt
Dec 18, 2022
Joey Foresta Parts Ways with GT
Joey Foresta is parting ways with GT after joining the team in 2009 while racing BMX.
Ed Spratt
Dec 15, 2022
Veronika Widmann & Harry Molloy Part Ways with Madison Factory Racing
The Madison Saracen team is now left with just Matt Walker on the roster for 2023.
Lachlan Blair
Dec 15, 2022
Lachlan Blair Announces Departure from Orange Factory Racing
After two years with Orange Factory Racing and four on Orange bikes Lachlan Blair will be riding something new in 2023.
Ed Spratt
Dec 12, 2022
Jordan Williams Moves on from Madison Saracen
Junior World Champion Jordan Williams has announced that he will be heading to a new team as he moves up to Elites in 2023.
Ed Spratt
Dec 12, 2022
Josh Lewis Parts Ways with Santa Cruz
After many years with Santa Cruz Josh Lewis has announced he will be leaving the team ahead of 2023.
Ed Spratt
Dec 1, 2022
Charlie Harrison Announces Retirement from Professional Racing
Charlie Harrison has announced on social media that he will be stepping away from professional racing after six years.
Ed Spratt
Nov 27, 2022
Jakob Jewett Parts Ways with the Canyon CLLCTV
After joining the Canyon CLLCTV in 2020 Jakob has announced he will be leaving the team.
Ed Spratt
Nov 18, 2022
Henrique Avancini Leaves Cannondale After 8 Years
After joining the team in 2014 Henrique Avancini will be parting ways with the Cannondale Factory Racing team.
Ed Spratt
Nov 12, 2022
Propain Pauses its Factory Race Team for 2023
Propain will be joining Norco on the growing list of companies skipping the 2023 season.
Mike Levy
Nov 10, 2022
Racing Rumour: 2022 EWS Champ Jesse Melamed Leaving Rocky Mountain for Canyon?
Rumours have the current EWS champion going to a new team for 2023 and beyond.
Ed Spratt
Nov 4, 2022
Max Hartenstern Extends Contract with Cube Factory Racing
Max Hartenstern has signed with his current team "for many more years."
Sarah Moore
Oct 12, 2022
Pauline Ferrand Prevot Officially Signs with Ineos Grenadiers
The French rider has signed a two-year contract with Ineos Grenadiers and will be targeting gold at Paris 2024.
Ed Spratt
Oct 6, 2022
Pauline Ferrand Prévot Could be Signing with Ineos
Racing rumor season is in full swing.
Ed Spratt
Oct 2, 2022
Jamie Edmondson Parts Ways With the RockShox Trek Race Team
Jamie Edmondson is leaving the RockShox Trek Race Team after two years.
Ed Spratt
Oct 1, 2022
Norco Pauses its DH & XC Factory Teams for 2023
Norco will continue to develop its next-generation DH and XC platforms while working through the industry's recovery from the pandemic.
Mike Levy
Sep 19, 2022
Racing & Industry Rumours: Hardline Series, Vergier Trexit (false), OneUp Investment, etc.
Loris Vergier isn't leaving Trek, but we've got a few bits of other unconfirmed rumours and gossip.
Mike Levy
Jul 26, 2022
Racing Rumours: 5 Possible Changes for the 2023 World Cup Season (Warner Off Commentary Confirmed)
Details are still thin, but we're starting to see some info emerge.
Alicia Leggett
Jul 13, 2022
Video & Story: World Cup DH Riders on the Developing Union Effort
With things changing within downhill racing, the riders want to make sure their voices are heard.
rasoulution
Jun 15, 2022
Alma Wiggberg Joins the Global Specialized Bicycles Program
The 19-year-old freerider has officially joined the global Specialized Bicycles program, with a long-term commitment from the Californian based brand.
Ed Spratt
May 26, 2022
Yeti & Shimano Launch EP Racing eMTB Team with Mick Hannah & Keegan Wright
Mick Hannah and Keegan Wright will be racing at this year's EWS-E series.
Canyon
Apr 18, 2022
Gloria Scarsi Joins the Canyon CLLCTV Dainese Enduro Team
Road and Track racer Gloria Scarsi joins the Canyon CLLCTV Dainese Enduro Team for her first season of EWS racing.
Sarah Moore
Apr 11, 2022
Mick Hannah & Keegan Wright Sign with Yeti
Mick Hannah and Keegan Wright raced on Yeti for the first time this weekend.
PROPAIN-Bicycles
Apr 5, 2022
Video: Carson Storch Signs with Propain Bicycles
The freerider has found a frame sponsor.
NS Bikes
Apr 2, 2022
Maja Wloszczowska Signs with NS Bikes
After two decades of XC racing, Maja Włoszczowska will be riding for NS bikes as she starts her retirement from professional racing.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 1, 2022
Tom Pidcock Signs New 5-Year Contract with Ineos Grenadiers
The Olympic champion isn't changing teams anytime soon.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 31, 2022
New Zealand Freerider Robin Goomes Signs with Yeti
Robin Goomes made waves last summer as the first woman to ever backflip in a Crankworx competition.
Allied Cycle Works
Mar 28, 2022
Lea Davison Signs with Allied Cycle Works
Lea Davison recently retired from World Cup XC, but it looks like there may be gravel racing in her future!
uniortools
Mar 22, 2022
Unior - Sinter Factory Racing Announces 2022 Team, Now Including BMX & MTB Freestyle Athletes
The team has a new look, new team partners, more events in the calendar, and most importantly, new riders for 2022.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 18, 2022
Manon Carpenter to Mentor Izabela Yankova on Gen S Team
The current Junior World Champion will be mentored by the 2014 Elite World Champion
PROPAIN-Bicycles
Mar 18, 2022
Propain Welcomes Ryan Rodriguez & Dylan Crane
As part of Propain's expansion to the USA, it has added Ryan Rodriguez & Dylan Crane to its list of riders.
French Connexion Racing
Mar 5, 2022
Video: Sunn French Connexion Team Welcomes Nans Arnaud
17-year-old Nans Arnaud has proven to be a constant podium threat in the U21 EWS.
RAAW Mountain Bikes
Mar 4, 2022
555 RAAW Gravity Racing Announces 2022 Team
British Women’s Elite National Downhill Champion Katherine Sharp joins Luke Williamson, Ryan Brannen and Douglas Goodwill on the team.
Ibis Cycles
Mar 2, 2022
Video: Ibis Partners with Jenny Rissveds & Team 31
In addition to Jenny, the team includes returning member Kelsey Urban and Linn Gustaffzon, a Swedish National Rider racing on her first factory program.
WeAreOne Composites
Mar 2, 2022
We Are One Composites Announces All Canadian Enduro Team for 2022
Emmett Hancock from Pinkbike Academy lands a ride on the We Are One team alongside Jacob Tooke, Johnny Helly, and Jack Menzies.
Cadence
Feb 28, 2022
Details Announced for KTM Vittoria World Cup XC Team
Léna Gérault, Maxime Loret, Tatiana Tournut and Mathis Guay form the KTM Vittoria Team.
Sarah Moore
Feb 28, 2022
Christian Rigal Signs with Specialized
Inspired by his BMX background, Christian Rigal is hoping to bring fresh ideas and a new perspective to mountain biking.
Steffen Martin
Feb 25, 2022
Thömus Maxon Launches 2022 XC Race Team with Mathias Flückiger, Alessandra Keller and More
After its most successful season ever in 2021 the Thömus maxon Swiss Mountain Bike Racing team is back looking for another big year in 2022.
Sarah Moore
Feb 24, 2022
Jared Graves Retires from Racing - Will Become Yeti Team Performance Coach
Jared Graves will keep riding Yeti bikes, but will transition from racer to Team Performance Coach.
Polygon Bikes
Feb 24, 2022
Video: Amy Morrison Signs with Polygon
The American enduro racer will be riding for Polygon at select EWS races, North American EWS qualifiers, US Nationals, and Sea Otter in 2022.
rasoulution
Feb 23, 2022
Gabriel Wibmer Joins Riding Culture
The young Austrian joins the Swiss brand that makes durable jeans and apparel for mountain bikers, cyclists, skaters and BMX.
ilabb
Feb 23, 2022
Video: Bas Van Steenbergen Signs with ilabb
The New Zealand brand has partnered with Bas Van Steenbergen.
James Smurthwaite
Feb 23, 2022
Sam Hill Signs with Fox for Helmets & Goggles
The news was finally revealed this morning after a week of teasing on social media.
Sarah Moore
Feb 22, 2022
Lea Davison Announces Retirement from International Racing
Davison plans to transition to domestic racing and focus on the Lifetime Grand Prix.
RAAW Mountain Bikes
Feb 19, 2022
RAAW Signs Stevie Schneider
Stevie Schneider and RAAW will be joining forces in 2022.
Matt Wragg
Feb 17, 2022
Opinion: Nobody is Talking About 1 of the Most Interesting Team Moves of the Winter
Comment comedians will need a new joke in 2023.
Marzocchi MTB Suspension
Feb 17, 2022
Marzocchi Welcomes Samantha Soriano
Samantha Soriano's Canyon Torque will be equipped with Marzocchi suspension for 2022.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 16, 2022
Vali Höll to Race EWS & 4 Other Surprises From the EWS Team Release
The EWS has released its 2022 teams, and there were a few pieces of info we weren't expecting.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 16, 2022
Matt Stuttard & Brady Stone Sign With New EWS Team Polygon Factory Racing
Polygon Factory Racing has entered the EWS scene, signing Matt Stuttard and young gun Brady Stone.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 15, 2022
Intense Factory Racing Seems to Have Signed With Vee Tire Co.
Intense's team members haven't been shy about posting photos of their bikes set up with tires from Vee Tire Co.
Mons Royale
Feb 15, 2022
Video: Casey Brown Signs with Mons Royale
Casey Brown says the partnership with a natural fibre brand aligns with her values.
Rossignol Bikes
Feb 9, 2022
Morgane Jonnier Signs With the Rossignol Factory Team
Jonnier makes the move over from Peugeot
Alicia Leggett
Feb 10, 2022
Maxxis Introduces Maxxis Factory Racing with Haley Hunter Smith, Andrew L'Esperance, Sophie Allen & Colton Peterson
2021 Tokyo Olympian Haley Smith will join three other racers on a new cross country and enduro team.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 10, 2022
Bex Baraona Joins Yeti Factory Team Alongside Kasper Woolley & Richie Rude
The winner of the Tweed Valley EWS joins Yeti.
James Smurthwaite
Feb 10, 2022
Florian Nicolai Signs with BH Racing
Nicolai moves to the Spanish brand after two seasons with Trek.
James Smurthwaite
Feb 10, 2022
Isla Short to Ride Juliana Bikes on a Self-Run Program
Isla is targeting World Cups, the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2024 Olympics.
cubebikesofficial
Feb 3, 2022
Hanna Steinthaler Joins the Cube Actionteam for 2022
Hanna Steinthaler joins Veronika Brüchle, Jonas Goeweil and Gusti Wildhaber to complete the 2022 team roster.
Ed Spratt
Jan 15, 2022
Updated: Leatt Sponsors Pivot Factory Racing - A Complete Timeline of 2022 Team Moves
We have pulled together all of the departures and retirements so far this offseason and this will be updated as more news comes in.
7mesh
Feb 3, 2022
Rémy Métailler Partners with 7mesh for 2022
7mesh will now be Rémy Métailler's head-to-toe apparel partner.
PROPAIN-Bicycles
Feb 1, 2022
The Ruso Brothers Join Propain Bikes
The Ruso Brothers will be representing Propain.
VeeTireCo
Jan 31, 2022
The Commencal Vee DH Squad Announces its 2022 Riders and Program
More team news trickling in.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 28, 2022
9 2022 Team Changes That Flew Under the Radar
The UCI team release revealed some rider shuffling that had not yet been announced.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 28, 2022
Rumour Season is Almost Over - The UCI Releases the 2022 Team List
After months of speculation, teasing, and trolling, the team rumors season is coming to a close
COMMENCAL BIKES & SKIS
Jan 27, 2022
Mille Johnset & Angel Suarez Join Commencal/100%
Mille Johnset and Angel Suarez will join Hugo Frixtalon, Greg Williamson and Thomas Estaque on the Commencal/100% team in 2022.
Ed Spratt
Jan 27, 2022
Oisin O'Callaghan Stays with YT for 2022
YT will still race World Cups in 2022 despite the Mob taking a break.
French Connexion Racing
Jan 27, 2022
Sunn French Connexion Racing Announces 2022 Team
Theo Galy, Irenée Menjou, Nans Arnaud and Leo Delfour will be racing for the team in 2022.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 26, 2022
Gee & Rachel Atherton Targeting 2022 Racing Returns
Plus two new young rippers for Continental Atherton.
Cycles Devinci
Jan 26, 2022
Evan Wall Joins Devinci Global Racing for 2022
The winner of season one of Pinkbike Academy joins Greg Callaghan and Georgia Astle for the full EWS circuit.
Sarah Moore
Jan 25, 2022
Reed Boggs Signs With Yeti for Another 3 Years
Yeti Cycles announced today that Reed Boggs is returning to Yeti for another three years.
UR Team
Jan 25, 2022
George Brannigan Signs With NS Bikes UR Team
George will be competing at all the World Cup rounds and a selection of Crankworx and other events.
GAMUX BIKES
Jan 25, 2022
Gamux Announces its 2022 Factory Program
Lino Lehmann, Loris Michellod, Mike Huter & Romeo Cairoli make up the 2022 Gamux line up.
Ravanel-MTB
Jan 24, 2022
Commencal Enduro Team Announces Les Orres Partnership, a New Rider & More for 2022
The Commencal / Les Orres Team will also be taking on World Cup DH racing in 2022.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 21, 2022
Tuhoto Ariki Pene Joins MS Mondraker
The young Kiwi joins the MS team.
Sarah Moore
Jan 20, 2022
Brett Rheeder & Trek Part Ways After 9 Years
Brett Rheeder has signed a two-year contract with a different bike brand.
COMMENCAL BIKES & SKIS
Jan 20, 2022
Commencal Signs Pro BMX Racer Sylvain André
Commencal announces its return to BMX with the signing of 2018 World Champion Sylvain André.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 19, 2022
Erik Fedko Signs with YT Industries
YT has today announced it has signed slopestyle rider Erik Fedko.
Ibis Cycles
Jan 18, 2022
Raphaela Richter Joins the Ibis Cycles Enduro Team
Raphaela is no stranger to the EWS podium and has her sights set on more.
Ed Spratt
Jan 15, 2022
Privateer Bikes Sign Fergus Ryan
Privateer Bikes has announced it has signed Fergus Ryan to race and help develop its bikes for 2022 and 2023.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 14, 2022
Joe Breeden & Dakotah Norton Join Intense Factory Racing
Intense has announced its 2022 downhill program with the additions of Dakotah Norton and Joe Breeden.
PROPAIN-Bicycles
Jan 14, 2022
Propain Bikes Welcome Jono Jones
Jono Jones will be riding Propain bikes for 2022 and beyond.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 13, 2022
Luca Shaw Joins the Canyon Cllctv
Luca Shaw's 2022 race team has been the subject of a lot of speculation this off season but finally we have our answer.
Ed Spratt
Jan 13, 2022
Izabela Yankova Riding for Specialized in 2022
Izabela Yankova has revealed that she will be racing on Specialized bikes for the 2022 season.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 13, 2022
"I Honestly Didn't Ever See Myself Leaving" - Luca Shaw on Moving from the Syndicate to the Canyon Collective Factory Team
Luca reflects on five years at Santa Cruz and plots out his future with Canyon.
UR Team
Jan 13, 2022
Kye A'Hern Signs With NS Bikes UR Team
UR brings in the 2019 Junior World Champion.
Cam Zink Signs with Devinci
James Smurthwaite
Jan 11, 2022
David Trummer Signs with MS Mondraker
The 2020 World Championship silver medalist and three times National Champion has found a new home on the Mondraker team.
Joe Barnes
Jan 11, 2022
Joe Barnes Signs for Hope Technology HB
Joe moves from one British built bike to another.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 11, 2022
Loana Lecomte Signs with New Canyon Cllctv XC Team
Loana Lecomte has joined the new Canyon Cllctv XCO team alongside Thomas Griot and Luca Schwarzbauer.
Ed Spratt
Jan 10, 2022
Christopher Blevins & Haley Batten Join Specialized Factory Racing
Two young US racers join Specialized's Factory program
Ed Spratt
Jan 10, 2022
Frida Ronning & Lachie Stevens-McNab Join The Union for 2022
Two more upcoming riders join the Union.
Ed Spratt
Jan 10, 2022
Loana Lecomte Parts Ways with Massi
2021 overall XC World Cup winner Loana Lecomte will be leaving the team after four years.
Ed Spratt
Jan 8, 2022
Kye A'Hern Parts Ways with the Canyon CLLCTV
After four years with the Canyon CLLCTV, Kye A'Hern will be riding for a new team in 2022.
GT Bicycles
Jan 7, 2022
Katy Winton, Jess Blewitt, Ryan Pinkerton & Cam Cole Join GT Factory Racing
GT Factory Racing is adding some fresh blood to the 2022 roster
Ed Spratt
Jan 7, 2022
Tuhoto-Ariki Parts Ways with The Union Team
The Union race team has announced Tuhoto-Ariki will be leaving the team for "bigger pastures" in 2022.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 6, 2022
Forbidden Launches New Downhill Team with Connor Fearon
Fearon finds a home on the new team.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 6, 2022
Santa Cruz Syndicate Confirms Laurie Greenland, Jackson Goldstone & Nina Hoffmann for 2022
The keyboard sleuths guessed it right.
Ed Spratt
Jan 6, 2022
Greg Callaghan Signs for Another Two Years with Devinci
Greg Callaghan is sticking with his current setup for at least the next two years.
UR Team
Jan 6, 2022
Video: Junior Racer Vanesa Petrovskas Joins the UR Team
16-year-old Vanesa Petrovska from Slovakia will be joining the UR Team in 2022.
Sarah Moore
Jan 6, 2022
Vlad Dascalu Joins Trek Factory Racing
Dascalu will be the final member on Trek Factory Racing for the 2022 season, joining Evie Richards, Jolanda Neff, Anton Cooper, Riley Amos and Maddie Munro.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 5, 2022
The Santa Cruz Syndicate Teases its 2022 Lineup With Cryptic Social Media Post
Are Goldstone, Greenland and Hoffmann set for Syndicate race seats?
James Smurthwaite
Jan 4, 2022
Vlad Dascalu Bids Farewell to Trek Pirelli
Vlad's journey with the team peaked at the final World Cup of 2021 where he finished second in Snowshoe, his best ever result.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 1, 2022
Joe Breeden Announces Departure From UR Team
Joe bids farewell after the traditional mtb contract end date of December 31.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 1, 2022
Neko Mulally to Race Self Designed Bikes at World Cups in 2022
Neko announces his ambitious plan for 2022.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 1, 2022
8 More Holiday Team Changes for 2022
A round up of interesting team news that slipped through the Christmas cracks.
Ed Spratt
Dec 31, 2021
Neko Mulally Parts Ways with Intense Factory Racing
Neko Mulally has announced he will be leaving the Intense Factory Racing Team after three years.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 29, 2021
Haley Hunter Smith Says Farewell to Norco
The Commonwealth medallist is off to a new race program for 2022.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 29, 2021
Angel Suarez & Alex Marin Part Ways With Commencal 21 Team
Suarez crowned off the year with his best-ever result and first World Cup podium by finishing 3rd in Snowshoe.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 28, 2021
Christopher Blevins Parts Ways with Trinity Racing
After a monumental year, Christopher Blevins will have a new team for 2022.
Keegan Wright & Devinci Part Ways
James Smurthwaite
Dec 23, 2021
Mille Johnset Moves on From Atherton Racing After 8 Years
Mille has graduated through the Atherton development squad to become one of the world's fastest women as part of the team.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 22, 2021
Matt Stuttard & Privateer Bikes Part Ways
Stuttard's partnership with Hunt Bike Wheels led to the development of Privateer's first enduro bike, but now it's time to move on.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 21, 2021
Video: The YT Mob is 'Taking a Break' in 2022
We're not sure what this means for Dakotah Norton, Dave Trummer, Oisin O'Callaghan or Guy Johnston yet.
Ibis Cycles
Dec 21, 2021
Ibis Says Goodbye to Bex Baraona
After a successful stint together, Bex Baraona and Ibis are parting ways.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 21, 2021
Tinker Juarez Signs With New Floyd's of Leadville CBD Team
Just a couple of months after being let go by Cannondale, Tinker has been announced as the lead rider on a new team supported by Floyd Landis.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 21, 2021
Luca Shaw is in Peille & We Think He's Signing for Canyon
Luca is posting from the home area of a lot of downhill teams.
Kona Bikes
Dec 21, 2021
Kona Bids Farewell to Connor Fearon After 10 Years
A decade of flat pedal madness.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 20, 2021
Luca Shaw Bids Farewell to the Santa Cruz Syndicate
Luca ends a five year partnership with the Syndicate.
Rocky Mountain
Dec 18, 2021
Carson Storch & Rocky Mountain Part Ways
After a successful career with Rocky Mountain since 2016, Carson Storch is moving on.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 17, 2021
Mondraker Bids Farewell to Laurie Greenland
Greenland has delivered more podiums on a Mondraker than any other rider.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 16, 2021
World Cup Overall Champion Mathias Flückiger Re-Signs With Thomus Until 2024 Olympics
Flückiger extends his contract and there's news of an interesting new sponsor.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 15, 2021
Florian Nicolai and Trek Part Ways
Flo heads for a new team after 2 years with Trek.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 14, 2021
Martin Maes Signs with Orbea Fox Enduro Team
One of the big off season moves made official.
Ed Spratt
Dec 10, 2021
Gerardo Ulloa Signs with Massi
Ulloa took Mexico's first World Cup win of any kind in mountain biking during the XCC race in 2020 at Nove Mesto.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 9, 2021
Video: Stephane Tempier Parts Ways with Trek Factory Racing XC
It sounds like Tempier already has a new team lined up for 2022.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 9, 2021
Mona Mitterwallner Joins Cannondale Factory Racing
The 19-year-old Austrian phenom only started racing in 2017 but is already a multiple World Champion and was the winner of every Under 23 World Cup in 2021.
Nukeproof
Dec 9, 2021
Louise Ferguson Joins Nukeproof
Louise Ferguson signs with Nukeproof after winning the Queenstown DH at the Crankworx Summer Series NZ.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 6, 2021
Evan Wall Parts Ways with Orbea
The 2020 Pinkbike Academy champ will be on a different bike next season.
Ed Spratt
Dec 2, 2021
Martin Maes Parts Ways with GT Factory Racing
One of the big off season rumours is confirmed.
Alicia Leggett
Nov 24, 2021
Breakout U23 Racer Riley Amos Joins Trek Factory Racing
Amos took his first U23 World Cup win in Leogang as a 19 year old.
James Smurthwaite
Nov 24, 2021
Mona Mitterwallner Parts Ways with Trek Vaude Team
Mitterwallner won just about everything at U23 level in 2021.
Alicia Leggett
Nov 9, 2021
Aaron Gwin Announces Renewed Contract with Intense
'Tis the season for riders to start shuffling teams, but looks like Gwin will stay right where he is.
Ed Spratt
Nov 1, 2021
Rebecca McConnell Signs for 2 More Years with the Primaflor Mondraker XSauce Team
Rebecca McConnell will be sticking with her current team for the next two seasons.
SR Suntour
Oct 15, 2021
Video: SR Suntour Welcomes Tayte Proulx Royds to the Team
12-year-old Tayte Proulx Royds joins the SR Suntour lineup of riders after competing at the Dark Horse Invitational and Crankworx BC events.
Ed Spratt
Oct 8, 2021
Damien Oton Announces He Will Be Stepping Away From EWS Racing
Damien Oton will not be racing the EWS next year as he continues to work with Orbea on other projects.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 6, 2021
Tinker Juarez Announces Split with Cannondale in Now Deleted Social Media Post
Juarez, a Mountain Bike Hall of Famer, World Cup winner and two-time Olympian, first signed with Cannondale in 1994.