Scott Sports and Velosolutions Join Forces in 2017

Jan 18, 2017 at 4:57
by SCOTT Velosolutions  
With our sights firmly set on the 2017 season ahead, we are proud to announce the formation of the Scott-Velosolutions DH Team.

Scott Sports and Velosolutions 2017

With an already long-term commitment to the Scott team and an unrivaled passion for DH racing, Velosolutions will increase its commitment to the World Cup Team in 2017, bringing with it a shared vision for the future of mountain biking and world cup racing. Together, Scott Sports and Velosolutions will be a force to be reckoned with, exciting new and existing fans around the world.

 during the UCI MTB DH World Champs
 
Whilst Scott-Sports and component brand Syncros has had a long-term commitment to supporting the best riders in the world, developing a new breed of talent and using elite downhill racing to inspire new product development. Velosolutions has gained credit around the world as industry leading trail builders. From the Champery World Cup track to building and developing some of the most progressive asphalt pump tracks around the globe, Velosolutions are making the sport of MTB more accessible than ever before.

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The new partnership is met with familiar faces as Brendan Fairclough continues with the team for 2017 and beyond. ‘Brendog’ has over a decade of World Cup racing under his belt at just 29. From national and international podiums to top 10 finish’s at Rampage and progressive movie appearances, Fairclough is a dominant force and a unique character both on and off the bike.

Scott Sports and Velosolutions 2017

bigquotes I'm excited for the new direction of the team. Scott has been an incredible brand to work with from their continued support in my racing career to my involvement in developing industry leading bikes, I am excited to continue to work with them. Pumptracks have always been a part of my riding, it's the perfect place to learn new skills and have an awesome session with friends - Velosolutions are getting more people on bikes and giving them the opportunities I have had, that is really important to me. I'm stoked for 2017 and can't wait to kick off the season. - Brendan Fairclough

Scott Sports and Velosolutions 2017

A new era brings with it new changes to the team and we are excited to announce that Gaetan Vige will be joining Scott-Velosolutions in 2017. 2016 Junior Men world number two, 3rd place at the 2016 World Championships and 3 x World Cup wins under his belt – if you don’t know who Gaetan Vige is, you will soon. Born and raised in the south of France, Vige is a fresh face in the elite field and ready to battle it out around the world. We are proud to welcome him into the Scott-Velosolutions family.

bigquotes The 2017 season is going to be tough as a first-year elite rider, but this is why I am excited to be joining Scott-Velosolutions. I know the team can give me the best chance possible of succeeding. - Gaetan Vige


 during the 2016 Mt Ste Anne Canada UCI MTB World Cup

On top of a new team name and new athlete, we can officially announce that team manager, Claudio Caluori will return to our screens in 2017 as the face the official world cup course previews and come at you live, every race weekend from the commentary booth.

Scott Sports and Velosolutions 2017

"From building pump tracks to developing the team, the off-season has been crazy but I am more than happy with the new direction of the team. The Scott-Velosolutions world cup team is a dream partnership and I am stoked to continue to work with Brendog and welcome Gaetan to our family. I have been busy training for the upcoming course preview season and dialling in my skills on the guitar for the after race jam sessions at the Scott-Velosolutions pits. I can't wait to get back out there. - Claudio Caluori

The Scott-Velosolutions team will be racing the 2017 Scott Gambler equipped with FOX Suspension, Schwalbe Tires, Deity components, Syncros components, E-Thirteen chainguides alongside Shimano drivetrain and brakes. With the first race of the season quickly approaching and the anticipation building we can’t wait to get back out there and do what we do best, World Cup Racing.
 
For the most up to date team info and exclusive behind the scenes content, be sure to follow us @scott_velosolutions and be sure to check out www.scott-velosolutions.com


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35 Comments
  • 103 6
 The best part about this announcement, Claudio is doing previews still.
  • 11 0
 I enjoy them a lot! Still I think he will have to throw in some new ideas to keep the momentum.
  • 3 0
 You'd think Red Bull could afford to give tne commentators better accommodations.
  • 1 1
 Claudio is awesome and glad that he is back
  • 16 4
 Why is Rob Warner shirtless in that commentary booth?
  • 92 0
 Why aren't you shirtless?
  • 5 0
 i think that day was bloody hot, and no AC
  • 9 0
 apparently he always works naked
  • 5 0
 @Patrick9-32: You got me... I'm actually just jealous that Rob gets to work shirtless and I don't Frown

Really though, I'm not shirtless because it's f*cking cold here.
  • 2 0
 @jacobite321: I am sure Rob would say he does his best work when he's naked ????
  • 10 1
 YES !!! more pumptracks and joy everywhere , velosolutions brings so much hapiness in this world
  • 8 0
 Claudio is class act presenting whilst riding steep tech terrain.
  • 5 0
 What's wrong with Claudio's commentary? He's very knowledgeable and grounded and a great contrast to Warner. Yet he still retains a sense of humor and his love of the sport is obvious.
  • 7 0
 THAT cooperation was so obvious.
  • 8 0
 His first choice was "Claudio Scott"..... but they declined!
  • 6 0
 Actually surprised by this. I never would have though Velosolutuons was a big enough company to support a DH team.
  • 6 0
 Have you see how much the general cost for a pumptrack is? Its not cheap.
  • 9 2
 Pity yet again a WC trade team does no sign a female rider to its roster!
  • 2 1
 Whom should they have signed?
  • 6 4
 @WolfStoneD: 1: Id have gone after Mannon Carpenter, she should have been on the radar regardless if she was still on Madison , its team managers jobs to know whos doing what, not sitting in comentary booths, she would have been a great asset and also great ambassador for Scott for women riders, imo it should be mandatory to have one female rider on all trade teams that qualify, its BS bull shit re cost!

2nd if I could not have secured her, Id have gone for a lesser name but based on her own efforts and results and importantly potential, Alanna Columb from NZ!!

The sport needs to get into the Millenium, UCI needs to get out of the 18th century!!
  • 6 1
 @WolfStoneD: Rachel Atherton? I heard her and Claudio were best friends...
  • 4 0
 @Maverickdh00: how do you know they didn't try to get Manon? Or Miranda?
  • 3 0
 More than surprised seeing Gaetan Vige leaving Commencal, he had quite a season!
  • 4 1
 Will Andrew Neethling join forces with this?
What do you guys think?
  • 20 9
 Would be great. Im not a fun of Claudio as a commentator. For me Andrew/Cunny/Page is much better option
  • 4 0
 @AdamOdh: Neethling is retiring from WC racing. Announced these days.
  • 5 1
 @AdamOdh: agreed. His pre-course ride is awesome but the commentating is less than stellar imo.
  • 1 2
 @Fliberico Transition
  • 2 1
 I don't mind Claudio's course previews but cannot say I always enjoy his commentating. He does seem like the right match at times to Warner.
  • 2 0
 another junior, another mustache. not every mustache is as fast as steves. may he rock that thing in peace
  • 4 2
 Claudiooooooo!!!!
  • 1 0
 Can't believe a company as Scott is only sponsoring two athletes
  • 1 0
 there you go!
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