Marc Beaumont Joins Madison Saracen Factory Team

Dec 9, 2015
by Saracen Bikes  
Madison Saracen 2016

After another successful season of racing in 2015, the Madison Saracen Factory Team sees some exciting changes for 2016 that will continue their commitment to developing and supporting British racers on the world scene.

The team is excited to announce that experienced world cup winner and well known British downhill racer Marc Beaumont has signed a two year contract which will see him join forces with Matt Simmonds and Manon Carpenter to make a formidable team on the world cup circuit in 2016.

Marc – “It's amazing to have the opportunity to come back to professional racing after a short break. Madison Saracen has one of the most professional setups on the circuit with an amazing team of staff that I respect and trust entirely. In addition to this there are great riders to push me along at every race. With this in mind I will have the best opportunity to fulfill my potential through 2016.”

Madison Saracen 2016

Alongside them will be Matt Walker, who moves up from the Madison Saracen Development Team and takes on his first year as a junior and his first world cup season, after winning the British Downhill Series and British championships as a youth rider in 2015.

Madison Saracen 2016

The team will race on the all new Saracen Myst carbon bike which was launched at the world championships in September where Manon Carpenter claimed yet another world championship medal after a testing season which saw her grow in strength from the experience of racing as world champion.

Madison Saracen 2016

Manon – “I think we'll have a lot of fun in 2016 with the restructured team. “I'm looking forward to riding alongside Matt and Marc, as well as seeing Matt Walker experience world cups for the first time. Considering how some of the races went I was happy with where I finished last year and there are plenty of things that I can improve on, which keeps this off-season interesting for me. I'm excited and training is already well underway, I think it's going to be a great year for the team.”

Madison Saracen 2016

After a season hiatus where Marc Beaumont competed in only a select few races, he kept the desire and determination to prove he is still one of the fastest racers in the world.

Madison Saracen Factory Team manager, Will Longden recognised that and looked to solidify the team.

Will Longden – “I’ve known Marc for a long time. The opportunity to bring him to the team with all his experience and talent is fantastic. “There is a lot the other riders can learn from him and I’m sure a lot of fresh enthusiasm he will take from them. Marc has been a great ambassador for British mountain biking, so to have him representing Saracen bikes and Madison Clothing along with all our other sponsors is very positive for everyone. 2015 had its highs and lows and we needed to strip things back and make the changes to get everybody focused and hungry for it again. I’m confident Marc is going to be pivotal in that and I can’t wait to get the 2016 season under way.”

Madison Saracen Factory Team 2016

Riders:
Marc Beaumont
Manon Carpenter
Matt Simmonds
Matt Walker

Mechanics:
Alex Lovett
Andy Ward

Performance Coach:
Phil Dixon

Team Support:
Pieter Wehmeyer

Team Manager:

Will Longden


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59 Comments
  • 124 1
 I'm guessing your name has to start with an M to race for Madison Saracen....
  • 39 0
 To be a mechanic for the team its got to start with an A. To be any other member its got to start with a P.
  • 11 3
 They should be using Marzocchi suspension
  • 3 2
 what about Will Longden then wonkypazza? Wink
  • 6 4
 or Manitou
  • 16 0
 He's the boss he does what he whats! Because he's Will F-ing Longden!
  • 4 0
 Yay, i can be on the race team =), just got to get a better rider =(
  • 3 0
 So he is alive......
  • 1 0
 I could be on the Team as well as far as my Name is concerned but they did not want to pay enough
  • 95 1
 WHAT?! Who's going to do the Dirt Shed Show with Neil and Martyn on GMBN now? Congrats to Marc, and thanks for all the really helpful vids he's done. Hopefully he'll keep doing vids for GMBN while he's racing!
  • 65 0
 it's not dirt shed show.., it's The DIRT-SHED-SHOW! haha
  • 35 0
 i really hope he continues with the gmbn stuff with donnie because its awesome
  • 1 22
flag Cyclismo100 (Dec 9, 2015 at 12:15) (Below Threshold)
 It's not actually a dirt shed... It's a wooden corner at gmbn and gcn hq.
  • 1 0
 ^Lulz
  • 3 0
 #marccanrace Razz
  • 3 0
 he can race, but can he whip?
  • 38 0
 Now we'll get some even better WC coverage from GMBN Smile
  • 36 1
 I can't think of a professional rider I'd rather go mountain biking with than Marc. And I'm not even British! He one of the sport's most under-rated professional riders.
  • 4 0
 Too right! Def missed him last year, even the better half (who does her best to take an interest) was asking "but where is Beaumont?". Looking forward to the 2016 season!
  • 32 1
 Beaumont rules, congrats mate!
  • 9 0
 Awesome that Marc is gonna be back racing world cups!
  • 5 0
 One of the first mountain bike mags I ever bought, a solid ten years ago these days, had a feature about their DH team; Slugger, Will and Neil Don. Glad to see their careers converging once again.
  • 2 0
 MBUK Santa Cruz team, I seem to remember Beaumont took a world cup win with those guys and British title too. Back in the days when magazines were big enough to have their own world cup teams...
  • 4 0
 Saw Slugger and Neil with Richie Cunnyngham chatting in my local cafe today. Tried to overhear and see if there was any insider info, and then BOOM!...this.
  • 8 0
 b..b.b..b.b...but GMBN?!

Congrats to Marc. Top fella!
  • 6 0
 Anyone see Donny's comment on Marc's announcement on Instagram?

"Rubbish"

Looks like he likes working with him then, must say something about the way he works.
  • 7 1
 Hell yeah!!finally marc is in the mix again...props to saracen and gmbn for having marc on the scene!
  • 6 0
 Good move by Madison Saracen, I think Manon and Matt will have a great year with Marc as a teammate!!
  • 8 1
 Eminem and eminem
  • 8 1
 MMMMMadison!
  • 1 0
 Alliteration is a requirement. We have literary standards to uphold, y'know.
  • 2 0
 Very happy to hear this, hope he does well and enjoys himself. I also hope GMBN stays awesome and maybe even grows from this.
  • 5 1
 Matt, Marc, Manon and Matt
  • 1 0
 Awesome, this is an excellent signing for Madison Saracen. They already have seriously talented riders, and now a real experienced vet to anchor the team. Congrats Marc!!
  • 2 0
 F**king banging these recent team signings have been fantastic and so good to see marc race again.
  • 1 0
 Congratulations Matt two years under the guidance of the Madison Saracen Development squad has paid of. Here's to a great 2016 and beyond well done
  • 1 0
 And he's just become a dad- respect for committing to a full season in a dangerous sport with 3minutes sleep a week! Wink Good luck Marc!
  • 1 0
 The last picture of Marc looks like he should be modeling Christmas jumpers! Someone Photoshop that!
  • 1 0
 Congrats Marc! Super happy for you! I hope you will still be able to do GMBN
  • 2 0
 Such awesome news - so happy to see slugger back at World Cups.
  • 1 0
 I can imagine there was loads of pressure on the atherton camp. Hope he does good....
  • 1 0
 Best of luck Marc. It'll be great to see you on the start list of more races this year. Give em hell.
  • 1 0
 Best of luck to you Marc!
  • 2 0
 What about GMBN??
  • 7 6
 Yeah but have you seen the GT team...
  • 1 0
 Excellent crack that, well done Marc!
  • 3 0
 such a good guy and always smart. Good news for him and Saracen.
  • 1 0
 edit: nevermind , got it now Smile
  • 1 0
 really cool guy! cant wait for 2016
  • 2 0
 Congrats Slugger!!
  • 1 0
 He deserves to have a world cup ride, so underrated! Go Slugger!
  • 1 0
 Congrats! Good luck in the new season!
  • 1 0
 happy to read this and will look forward to watch him next season.
  • 1 0
 Nice one Marc!!! keep up the good work Saracen
  • 1 0
 Yesss stoked to see Marc Beaumont racing world cups again
  • 1 0
 and then....who next host on GMBN? Lol :v
  • 1 0
 Congrats Marc!
  • 1 0
 All the best!!!!!







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