Tags: Racing Rumours
Commencal Enduro Team Announces New Partners & 2 New Riders for 2021
The Commencal Enduro Team will be joined by Northwave, Schwalbe, Leatt, and SDG as official team sponsors for the upcoming race season.
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Marin Welcomes Duncan Shaw & Leo Sandler to the Family
A new year brings a couple of new signings for Marin Bikes.
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Giant Bicycles
Jan 23, 2021
Reece Wallace Signs with Giant for 2 More Years
Reece Wallace re-signs with Giant for another two years.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 22, 2021
Mike Jones Signs With Nukeproof For Domestic Focussed Race Program
Jones will be racing all the British Nationals in 2021.
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GT Bicycles
Jan 22, 2021
Video: Brage Vestavik Signs with GT for Another 2 Years
Brage Vestavik will keep on jibbing, slashing and sending with GT.
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Video: Max Fredriksson & NS Bikes Part Ways
The 25-year-old says he has new goals, new purposes, new ambition and lots of new motivation for 2021.
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Phil Atwill Returns to Propain on 'Free Athlete' Program
Phil rejoins Propain after two years on Cube.
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COMMENCAL bicycles
Jan 21, 2021
Video: 17-year-old Ike Klaassen Joins Commencal South Africa
The 17-year-old is another rider joining Commencal for the upcoming race season.
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Alicia Leggett
Jan 20, 2021
Emily Batty Signs With Canyon
The Canadian XCO racer hopes to find Olympic success with her new team.
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Production Privee Sponsors The Brigade Team for 2021 with New Downhill Bike
A new machined aluminium frame is set for World Cup racing under Alex Marin in 2021.
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rasoulution
Jan 18, 2021
Gabriel Wibmer Signs with Canyon
Gabriel Wibmer will be joining his cousin as he makes the switch to Canyon bikes this year.
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Sarah Moore
Jan 15, 2021
Mitch Ropelato & Kera Linn Sign With Cannondale For 2021
Cannondale bolsters their mountain bike team with two new signings.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 13, 2021
Lewis Buchanan Signs with Norco
Buchanan comes on board as an athlete and content producer.
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Ibis Cycles
Jan 12, 2021
Video: Zakarias Johansen Joins Ibis Cycles
Zakarias Johansen will rejoining the Ibis Cycles EWS Team, where he began his EWS career.
Commencal21
Jan 12, 2021
Video: What is the New Commencal 21 Team?
All the info you need on Angel Suarez's new UCI team.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 12, 2021
World Cup Legend Tomi Misser Returns to Mondraker
3x World Cup winner and reigning XC and DH Masters World Champion, Tomas Misser, has announced he has returned to the brand he raced with from 2003 until the end of his professional career.
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COMMENCAL bicycles
Jan 11, 2021
Video: Commencal Welcomes Ángel Suárez
Ángel Suárez joins the Commencal 21 team alongside Charlie Julia and Pau Menoyo.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 11, 2021
Danny Hart Signs With Cube Factory Racing
The two time World Champion has four World Cup wins to his name and moves to Cube after three years with Madison Saracen.
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Ed Spratt
Jan 11, 2021
Emil Johansson Signs with Etnies
Emil Johansson will be joining Brandon Semenuk on Etnies MTB team.
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Sarah Moore
Jan 8, 2021
Sina Frei, Gerhard Kerschbaumer & Laura Stigger Join Jordan Sarrou on Specialized Factory Racing
Specialized adds young talent as well as regular podium contenders.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 8, 2021
Pauline Ferrand Prevot's Switch to Absolute Absalon Confirmed
The World Champion will be racing on BMC bikes next year.
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Sarah Moore
Jan 8, 2021
Video: Yoann Barelli Signs with Guerrilla Gravity for 2021 & Sends It On The Gnarvana
No, Yoann Barelli won't be riding the Grim Donut full time in 2021.
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Sarah Moore
Jan 8, 2021
Alan Hatherly & Simon Andreassen Join Cannondale Factory Racing for 2021
The breakout riders from 2020 move on from Specialized Bicycles.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 7, 2021
Dakotah Norton Signs with the YT Mob
The 28-year-old American gets a new ride for 2021
Ed Spratt
Dec 18, 2020
![A Complete Timeline of 2021 Team Moves [Updated: Danny Hart Signs with Five Ten for 2021]](https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p2pb19905803/p2pb19905803.jpg)
A Complete Timeline of 2021 Team Moves [Updated: Danny Hart Signs with Five Ten for 2021]
This will continue to be updated as more news comes in.
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Theo Galy Signs with Sunn French Connexion Racing for 2021
French national champion Theo Galy finished third in the overall EWS global ranking in 2020. He will continue to ride the Sunn Kern in 2021 on an all-new team.
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Geoff Gulevich
Jan 5, 2021
Geoff Gulevich Signs with Orbea
The freeride legend has a new ride.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 5, 2021
Zakarias Johansen Parts Ways With Cube, Hints at New Team
Where to next for the top 10 ranked EWS rider?
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Brian Park
Jan 3, 2021
Update: Sam Hill Confirms 3 More Years with Nukeproof CRC Team
Master troll Sam Hill stays put for 2021.
Sarah Moore
Jan 4, 2021
Graham Agassiz Signs with YT Industries for 2021
Graham Agassiz will now have a downhill bike in his quiver.
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Ed Spratt
Jan 4, 2021
Isla Short Joins the Orbea Factory Team
After running her own program in previous years, Isla joins the Spanish setup.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 4, 2021
Maxime Marotte & Luca Braidot Join Santa Cruz FSA XC Team
Santa Cruz injects some star power into the Italian team.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 3, 2021
Graham Agassiz Parts Ways with Evil
Aggy moves on after two years with the Black Collars.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 3, 2021
Bruce Klein Announces Retirement From Full Time Racing
Klein has won many races on the US domestic circuit and has twice picked up a medal at the Canadian Open DH race at Crankworx Whistler.
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Sarah Moore
Jan 1, 2021
Eliot Jackson Signs With Santa Cruz
Eliot Jackson will be riding for Santa Cruz Bicycles this coming year.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 1, 2021
XC World Champion Jordan Sarrou Signs With Specialized
The 28-year-old is back on the brand he raced on as a child.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 1, 2021
Veronique Sandler Signs with Santa Cruz
Sandler will also be supported by Title, Five Ten, WTB, Giro and SRAM.
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Sarah Moore
Jan 1, 2021
Loris Vergier Signs With Trek Factory Racing
Vergier will be on Trek Factory Racing for 2021 alongside World Champion Reece Wilson, Charlie Harrison and Kade Edwards.
Sarah Moore
Dec 30, 2020
Video: Remy Metailler & Cube Bikes Part Ways After 4 Years Together
Who will Remy be riding for next year?
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 29, 2020
YT Bids Farewell to Vali Holl, Adolf Silva & Cam Zink
3 big names move on from YT.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 28, 2020
Unior Tools Team Parts Ways With Devinci as Frame Sponsor After 3 Years
The Unior Tools team has been racing on Devinci bikes in downhill, enduro and cross country.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 28, 2020
Veronique Sandler Parts Ways with Marin
UK based Sandler joined Marin from Wideopen Mag and has since been instrumental in the construction of the Vision Line at Revolution Bike Park and starred in her own freeride movie.
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Sarah Moore
Dec 23, 2020
XC World Champion Jordan Sarrou Off Absolute Absalon in 2021
Jordan Sarrou has announced that he'll be moving on from the Absolute Absalon team and BMC for 2021.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 23, 2020
Phil Atwill & Gaetan Vige Part Ways with Cube Global Squad
Cube says farewell to two of its three riders.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 21, 2020
Commencal / Muc Off Bids Farewell to Remi Thirion After 8 Years
Commencal says 'Merci' to the wild Frenchman.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 21, 2020
Pauline Ferrand Prevot Parts Ways with Canyon
The reigning XC World Champion moves on from Canyon.
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Ed Spratt
Dec 21, 2020
Luke Williamson & Propain Part Way with No Team Sponsor for 2021
"I still plan to come out swinging in Maribor come April."
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GT Bicycles
Dec 18, 2020
GT Bicycles Says Farewell to Bernardo Cruz After a Decade
The Brazilian is moving on from GT for 2021.
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Sarah Moore
Dec 17, 2020
SRAM & Commencal Muc-Off Team Part Ways After 5 Years
SRAM has announced they will be parting ways with the Commencal Muc-Off team after being a team partner for five years.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 16, 2020
Katy Winton Parts Ways with Trek Factory Racing Enduro Team After 5 Years
Reading between the lines, it sounds like Katy is still without a team for the 2021 season.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 15, 2020
Jose Borges Parts Ways with Miranda Factory Racing
The EWS top ten regular is off to a new team for 2021 and beyond.
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Ed Spratt
Dec 12, 2020
Yoann Barelli Says Farewell to Commencal after 4 Years
After four years with the brand, Yoann Barelli has parted ways with Commencal.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 12, 2020
Tom Isted & GT Part Ways, Isted Without a Frame Sponsor for 2021
Isted and GT part ways after 3 years.
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Ed Spratt
Dec 11, 2020
Loris Vergier Parts Ways with The Syndicate for 2021
One of the big off season rumours is confirmed.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 11, 2020
Emily Batty and Trek Part Ways After 12 Years
Emily Batty moves on from the brand she has been with most of her racing life.
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The YT Mob
Dec 10, 2020
YT Mob Bids Farewell to Angel Suarez & Recaps Season
Suarez moves on after 5 years with the Mob.
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Ed Spratt
Dec 7, 2020
Lewis Buchanan Parts Way with Forbidden as a Frame Sponsor for 2021
Buchanan apparently has a more long term deal in the works for 2021 and beyond.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 4, 2020
Melanie Chappaz Parts Ways with Hope Factory Racing
It looks like the 2017 Junior World Champion will be on a new team in 2021.
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Rob Warner Signs with Pembree Pedals
Sarah Moore
Dec 2, 2020
IXS Parts Ways with Commencal Muc-Off Team After 4 Year Partnership
IXS announced on Instagram today that their partnership with the Commencal Muc-Off team has come to an end.
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James Smurthwaite
Nov 26, 2020
Camille Balanche Confirms 2 More Years on Dorval AM
The World and Swiss Champ sticks with her winning formula.
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James Smurthwaite
Nov 19, 2020
Kade Edwards Picks Up Red Bull Sponsorship
Edwards becomes the fourth mountain biker to earn his wings this year.
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James Smurthwaite
Nov 18, 2020
Reece Wilson Officially Re-Signs With Trek Factory Racing
Despite swirling rumours, the World Champion stays with Trek for the foreseeable future.
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James Smurthwaite
Nov 10, 2020
2021 Racing Rumours #1 - Danny Hart to Cube, Reece Wilson's Future, a Santa Cruz XC Team, & More
The first batch of tea for the 2021 season.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 26, 2020
Kathrin Stirnemann Announces Retirement From International Racing
The 2x XCE World Champion calls time on her international racing career
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UR Team
Oct 22, 2020
Tracey Hannah to Stop Racing UCI World Cups After Lousa & Set New Goals
Hannah will now take part in other race series, fun events and do special media projects.
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James Smurthwaite
Oct 22, 2020
Maxime Marotte & Cannondale Factory Racing Part Ways
The Frenchman's future is "not clear yet".
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James Smurthwaite
Oct 13, 2020
Madison Saracen & Danny Hart to Part Ways at the End of the Year
Danny Hart parts ways with Madison Saracen while Widmann and Williams come on board the British team.
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Ed Spratt
Sep 28, 2020
Manuel Fumic and Henrique Avancini to Stay With Cannondale Factory Racing in 2021
Both Manuel Fumic and Henrique Avancini will be continuing with their current racing team.
Chromag Bikes
Sep 25, 2020
Kurt Sorge Signs With Chromag
Kurt Sorge has joined Chromag for their technical components and apparel.
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James Smurthwaite
Aug 16, 2020
Greg Minnaar and Jason Marsh End Successful Partnership After 8 Years and 28 World Cup Podiums
One of the most successful racer/mechanic partnerships has come to an end
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James Smurthwaite
Aug 11, 2020
Video: 3x Rampage Champion Kurt Sorge Joins Evil Bikes
After 5 years and 2 of his 3 Rampage titles, Kurt Sorge has today announced he is leaving Polygon Bikes and joining Evil.
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Ride Concepts
May 21, 2020
Ride Concepts Adds Andreu Lacondeguy to Factory Athlete Team
Lacondeguy joins a stacked roster at Ride Concepts
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Rocky Mountain
May 11, 2020
Rocky Mountain Welcomes Alex Volokhov
Alex Volokhov joins freeriders Carson Storch and Thomas Vanderham on Rocky Mountain this season.
Vitus Bikes
Apr 22, 2020
Joe Smith Joins Vitus Bikes
Joe Smith has found a new home in Vitus bikes.
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X-Fusion Shox Welcomes Tom van Steenbergen to the Team
The 23-year-old from Vernon, BC will be riding on X-Fusion suspension for 2020.
COMMENCAL bicycles
Mar 31, 2020
Commencal Welcomes Aaron Chase
Not only will Aaron be riding a Commencal, but he will also have his own demo fleet out of the “Chase Compound” in New Hampshire.
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James Smurthwaite
Mar 20, 2020
Video: Thomas Lapeyrie Reveals his Crowdfunded Team 404 Program
Rider 404 will be racing again this year with support form his donors and Tribe Sports Group
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James Smurthwaite
Mar 12, 2020
Brandon Semenuk Signs With Subaru Motorsports USA To Race Rally Cars Alongside Travis Pastrana
Semenuk will be racing his first full season of U.S. rally competition in 2020.
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Giant Launches a New Canadian Team with 5 Promising Young Riders
A new development squad that should help develop Canadian youth.
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James Smurthwaite
Mar 7, 2020
Remy Morton Picks up Red Bull Sponsorship
Trail builder, Sultan of Send and all-round dude Remy Morton picks up a new lid.
UR Team
Mar 2, 2020
Video: Polygon UR Goes Full Hollywood in This Ridiculous Team Launch Video
Next level parody from the Poygon UR riders to welcome the new season.
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Sarah Moore
Mar 2, 2020
Video: William Robert Signs with Norco Bicycles for 2020
French freerider William Robert will be moving on from Commencal and riding on Norco Bicycles for 2020.
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Video: Lewis Buchanan to Ride for Forbidden Bike Company in 2020
Lewis Buchanan tears into 2020 with Forbidden Bike Company.
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 24, 2020
Video: Isabeau Courdurier To Ride on the Lapierre Zipp Collective
The Enduro Collective and the Lapierre team have merged to form the Lapierre Zipp Collective with Courdurier, Dailly and Gallean as its riders.
Kona Bikes
Feb 24, 2020
Kona Announces 2020 Gravity & Endurance Teams
Big talent, but no big changes to the Kona team for 2020.
Ed Spratt
Feb 24, 2020
5 World Cup Team Changes That Went Under the Radar
The team changes that may have slipped past unnoticed this off season.
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 19, 2020
Video: Phil Atwill Teases New Carbon Cube Downhill Bike at Pre-Season Testing in San Remo
Cube go carbon for 2020 with all their racers expected to be on this new downhill bike in Lousa.
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Leatt .com
Feb 18, 2020
Tomas Lemoine Signs With Leatt for 2020
Rider/rapper Tomas Lemoine picks up a new protection deal with Leatt.
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UR Team
Feb 17, 2020
Polygon UR Welcomes Dan Wolfe to the Team
The Big Bad Wolfe steps up from a Polygon privateer to a racer on the factory team.
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Hunt Wheels Announces 2020 Mountain Athletes
Hunt announces a line up packed with fast Brits.
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Video: Canyon Welcomes 3 UK Riders to the CLLCTV
Canyon welcomes Freddy Pulman, James Farrar and Phil Auckland to the CLLCTV.
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Ed Spratt
Feb 13, 2020
Lucas Cruz Joins the Norco Factory Racing Team
Lucas Cruz joins the Canadian brand for his first season of Elite racing.
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 13, 2020
Nina Hoffmann Announces Her Own Race Team with Stif Mountain Bikes
Nina will be riding on Santa Cruz bikes and supported by Stif Mountain Bikes.
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Daniel Sapp
Feb 11, 2020
Richie Schley Joins Fezzari Factory Team
Freeride legend and MTB Hall of Famer Richie Schley will be throwing schlebletops with Fezzaris in 2020.
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 10, 2020
Video: Continental Becomes Joint Title Sponsor of Atherton Racing
New colours and a new name for Continental Atherton.
Matt Simmonds
Feb 10, 2020
Matt Simmonds Joins Privateer Bikes, Steps Away From World Cup Racing and Starts Coaching Venture
Matt Simmonds to focus on ProLine MTB coaching and select races with the start-up British bike company
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 8, 2020
The Complete Guide to the 2020 World Cup DH Teams
Here are the full rosters after 4 months of rumours, hearsay and team moves.
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Sarah Moore
Feb 7, 2020
Intense Factory Racing Officially Announces 2020 World Cup DH Team
The official announcement with photos of the kits and bikes from the team training camp.
COMMENCAL / VALLNORD DH TEAM
Feb 7, 2020
15-Year-Old Canadian Tristan Lemire Signs With Commencal Muc-Off
Tristan Lemire will make his World Cup debut in 2021 but take 2020 to learn from his world-class teammates.
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Sarah Moore
Feb 5, 2020
Liv Cycling Signs Up-and-Coming Athletes to Roster & Registers Only Sanctioned All-Women EWS Team
Liv Cycling welcomes up-and-coming mountain bikers athletes Savilia Blunk and Riley Miller.
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Muc-Off
Feb 6, 2020
Video: New Helmets and Colours at the Commencal / Muc-Off by Riding Addiction Team Launch
Muc Off become title sponsors of the Commencal team and each member gets a new lid.
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 5, 2020
Interview: Jack Moir - "I Always Wanted to do a Full EWS Season, but Never Planned on it Being This Soon"
The Aussie racer on his late move to Canyon and his decision to race enduro in 2020.
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 5, 2020
Cody Kelley Confirms His Return to Specialized
Kelley returns to the brand that first gave him a shot in 2010.
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 5, 2020
Jack Moir Switches to Enduro Full Time & Will Race for Canyon in 2020
Moir will tackle a full EWS season and select World Cups for the German brand.
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Video: Patrick Laffey Moves Up to the Unior Devinci Factory Racing Team
The 18-year-old has worked his way up from Devinci's Development team to its Factory squad.
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GT Bicycles
Feb 3, 2020
Chris Akrigg Joins GT Bicycles
Mountain bike legend Chris Akrigg joins GT Bicycles.
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Mike Kazimer
Jan 31, 2020
Rumor Season is Almost Over - UCI Publishes 2020 MTB Team Rosters
Find out where your favorite racers ended up for the 2020 season.
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Ross Bell
Jan 30, 2020
Photo Story: Greg Callaghan Joins Unior Devinci Factory Racing
The 3x EWS winner leaves Cube for a new ride on Unior Devinci alongside Keegan Wright.
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UR Team
Jan 30, 2020
Polygon UR Welcomes Joe Breeden to the Team
The top qualifier from Val di Sole picks up a seat on an elite team.
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Sarah Moore
Jan 29, 2020
Christopher Grice Joins Loic Bruni & Finn Iles on Specialized Gravity
A dream come true for the Junior rider to race alongside Loic Bruni and Finn Iles.
COMMENCAL bicycles
Jan 28, 2020
Greg Williamson Joins Thomas Estaque & Hugo Frixtalon on Commencal / 100%
The Commencal / 100% team is ready to kick off the new year with a fresh face.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 27, 2020
Pivot Factory Racing Signs Morgane Charre
The downhill World Champion turned EWS racer is the latest addition to the Pivot ranks.
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GT Bicycles
Jan 24, 2020
Brage Vestavik to Ride for GT Bicycles in 2020
The shred-Viking is back on GT.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 23, 2020
Yeti Re-Signs Jared Graves as an Ambassador
Grubby is back in blue after a five-year hiatus.
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GT Bicycles
Jan 22, 2020
David Lieb Steps Up to GT Bicycles’ Wing Project
David now joins the ranks of GT Bicycles' elite ambassadors.
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Sarah Moore
Jan 22, 2020
Video: Liv & Giant USA Announce Partnership with Rebecca Rusch
The decorated cyclist has begun a multi-year partnership with Liv and Giant.
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SIXPACK Racing
Jan 21, 2020
Sixpack Racing Signs Emil Johansson For Bars, Stems and Saddles
Johansson, Atwill, Gabriel Wibmer and Faviono make up Sixpack's athlete roster.
COMMENCAL bicycles
Jan 20, 2020
Commencal FC Signs Andreu Lacondeguy
Andreu joins Lluis on Commencal for the next two seasons.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 20, 2020
CST Sandd Bafang Rebrand as CST PostNL Bafang and Sign Mariske Strauss
A new logo and a new rider for Bart Brentjen's Dutch team.
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Ed Spratt
Jan 19, 2020
Dylan Stark Signs With YT for 2020
Dylan Stark finds his first major mountain bike sponsorship deal with YT.
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Joel Smith
Jan 18, 2020
Video: Alchemy Bikes Thanks Cody Kelley For the Last 2 Years
No word yet as to what Cody Kelley will be riding in 2020...
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Sarah Moore
Jan 17, 2020
Jerome Clementz Takes New Role as MTB Coordinator Europe for Cannondale, GT & Fabric
Jerome Clementz has transitioned to a different type of career within the mountain bike industry
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Rudy Cabirou Joins 'The Brigade' Race Team
Rudy Cabirou will be joining Alex Marin on the new Brigade Team.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 17, 2020
Canyon Launches the Collective with the Seagraves, Wibmer, Brosnan, Thoma & More
Seagraves confirmed on Canyon as part of a broader team of its other gravity riders.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 15, 2020
Commencal Bolsters Its Enduro Team with 3 Young French Riders
Alex Rudeau, Laura Charles and Alexis Icardo earn Commencal team spots plus an update on Cecile Ravanel's recovery.
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GT Bicycles
Jan 15, 2020
GT Factory Racing Welcomes Johannes von Klebelsberg and Ethan Craik
The Denim Destroyer picks up a Factory ride and confirms he'll be racing in jeans again next year.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 14, 2020
Reed Boggs Joins Yeti Cycles
Reed Boggs signs with the Colorado brand and shows off a wild SB165 build.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 13, 2020
Isabeau Courdurier and the Enduro Collective Part Ways With Intense
After two successful years with Intense, the Enduro Collective team will be racing on new frames in 2020.
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Vitus Bikes
Jan 13, 2020
Rob Warner Joins Vitus Bikes
Rob Warner joins the Vitus party on the brand's 50th anniversary
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Sarah Moore
Jan 9, 2020
Florian Nicolai, Stephane Tempier & Hattie Harnden Join Trek Factory Racing for 2020
Trek's team is ready to take on 2020.
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Transition Bikes
Jan 9, 2020
Video: Transition Bikes Welcomes Hannah Bergemann
Huge sends and high speeds as Hannah Bergmann joins Transition.
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Sarah Moore
Jan 8, 2020
Fabio Wibmer Switches to Canyon
The Austrian rider lands with the German brand for 2020.
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Ibis Cycles
Jan 8, 2020
Ibis Enduro Team Adds Cole Lucas
The 21-year-old New Zealander had an impressive first year racing as a privateer in 2019.
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Propain Factory Racing
Jan 8, 2020
George Brannigan and Luke Meier Smith Join Propain Factory Racing
George Brannigan finds a new home on Propain going into 2020.
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Sarah Moore
Jan 6, 2020
Nico Vink Joins Transition Bikes
Vink will be riding the TR11 for his big bike adventures in 2020.
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Sarah Moore
Jan 6, 2020
Seth Sherlock Joins Intense Factory Racing
Squamish's Seth Sherlock will be joining Intense Factory Racing in 2020.
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Sarah Moore
Jan 6, 2020
Clif Pro Team Announces 2020 Roster & Signs with Specialized, Parts Ways with Orbea After 12 Years
Argentinian National Champion Sofia Gomez Villafane joins the team for 2020.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 31, 2019
![[Updated] Unno Withdraws From World Cup Downhill Racing](https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p2pb17547569/p2pb17547569.jpg)
[Updated] Unno Withdraws From World Cup Downhill Racing
Greg Williamson has a new ride lined up for 2020
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 2, 2020
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[Updated] Race Rumours Recap: A Run Down of the Holiday Silly Season
Kirk McDowall and Rudy Cabirou added to the silly season carousel.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 30, 2019
![[Updated] Seagraves Post Videos on Canyon Bikes](https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p2pb18134356/p2pb18134356.jpg)
[Updated] Seagraves Post Videos on Canyon Bikes
Has Tahnee and Kaos' new frame sponsor been leaked early?
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 3, 2020
Insync Bikes Pulls Out of Mountain Biking, DH Team to Continue with New Sponsors
Widmann, Molloy and Cumming have been left without a sponsor as Insync pulls out of mountain biking.
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COMMENCAL bicycles
Jan 2, 2020
Video: Commencal Welcomes Aboard Kilian Bron
Kilian Bron jumps on the Love Boat with Commencal
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Ed Spratt
Jan 2, 2020
Joe Smith Parts Ways With Propain Factory Racing, Currently Without a Team for 2020
Joe Smith is looking for a new ride in 2020
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 2, 2020
Corendon Circus Rebrands as Alpecin-Fenix and Confirms Sam Gaze Signing
New colours and a new teammate for Van der Poel.
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Ibis Cycles
Dec 31, 2019
Ibis Announces Lewis Buchanan's Departure
Lewis Buchanan will not be on Ibis in 2020.
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Sarah Moore
Dec 30, 2019
Fabio Wibmer Announces Departure From Specialized
YouTube sensation Fabio Wibmer will be sending his gigantic stair gaps on a different bike next year.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 30, 2019
Cube Bikes Announce Departure of Greg Callaghan
The Irish EWS racer is headed for a new team in 2020.
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Sarah Moore
Dec 29, 2019
Cody Kelley's Partnership With Alchemy Bikes Comes to An End
It looks like Cody Kelley is another athlete that will be riding in new colours in the new decade.
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Daniel Sapp
Dec 28, 2019
Jared Graves & Specialized Part Ways
Graves thanks Specialized for their support through challenging times.
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Sarah Moore
Dec 27, 2019
Updated: Noga Korem Extends Contract with GT Factory for 2 Years
Despite her post earlier this week, Noga Korem will be remaining with GT Factory.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 28, 2019
Video: Darren Berrecloth Says Goodbye to Canyon Bikes
The 38-year-old Canadian freerider moves on after four years with the German brand.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 28, 2019
Reed Boggs Parts Ways with Trek
Reed gives his thanks to the brand after 3 years of support.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 28, 2019
Video: Marcelo Gutierrez to Take a Year off Racing
Burn out and illness contributed to Marcelo's decision.
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Sarah Moore
Dec 27, 2019
Ed Masters Hints He's Moving on From Pivot for 2020
It looks like Ed Masters may be moving on after 2 years on Pivot.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 26, 2019
Andreu Lacondeguy Bids Farewell to YT Industries
The Spanish Rampage winner will be on a new bike after 8 years with YT.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 26, 2019
Video: Chris Akrigg Off Mongoose After 12 Years
Akrigg releases a mash-up of 40 edits over 12 years to say farewell to Mongoose.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 26, 2019
Video: Thomas Lapeyrie Parts Ways With Orbea
Lapeyrie will be on a new ride in 2020.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 23, 2019
Camille Balanche Signs With Dorval AM
A third Elite woman with podium potential for Dorval AM.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 20, 2019
Devinci Says Farewell to Damien Oton
Enduro's Mr Consistent is off to a new team in 2020.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 20, 2019
FMD Racing Part Ways With Transition Bikes
A successful, four-year partnership comes to an end.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 20, 2019
Jack Moir Confirms Departure from Intense Factory Racing
Jack Moir parts ways with Intense after five years.
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SCOTT Sports
Dec 20, 2019
Video: Scott Bids Farewell to Nico Vink
Scott release a highlights edit to celebrate Nico's time with the brand.
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Sarah Moore
Dec 19, 2019
Jerome Clementz Departs Cannondale After 11 Years With the Brand
It's hard to imagine Jerome Clementz riding anything other than a Cannondale after seeing him on one for the past decade.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 19, 2019
Bruce Klein Announces Departure From Commencal 100%
Where to next for the young American talent?
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Sarah Moore
Dec 18, 2019
George Brannigan Parts Ways With GT Factory Racing
Brannigan's two years on GT Factory were far from easy with four collarbone breaks.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 16, 2019
Florian Nicolai Announces Departure From Canyon Factory Racing
Flying Flo is on the move to a new team after coming so close to the title in 2019.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 16, 2019
Alex Marin Parts Ways With Madison Saracen Team
The Spaniard heads for pastures new in 2020.
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James Smurthwaite
Nov 20, 2019
Specialized Hint at New Rider for 2020
Will a third rider be joining Loic and Finn next year?
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James Smurthwaite
Oct 30, 2019
Why We Think Amaury Pierron Riding An Intense is Just Trolling
Has Amaury just blown the lid on the biggest team move of the offseason? We don't think so.
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James Smurthwaite
Oct 24, 2019
2020 Racing Rumours: Moir Off Intense, Dailly to Specialized, & More
It's time to start up the rumour mill. Here's all the gossip and guesses we have so far this offseason.