Steve Peat

UK

Known as ‘Sheffield Steel’ or simply as ‘Peaty’, there isn’t too much you can say about the man hailing from Sheffield, England that hasn’t already been said. Peaty is a pillar of downhill mountain bike racing with an illustrious career spanning more than 25 years. Former World Champion? Yep. Multiple World Cup winner and World Cup Overall champion? Duh. MTB Hall of Famer? Of course. Head Coach of Santa Cruz’s Syndicate race program? For sure. Peaty is setting the path to support the next generation.

Greg Minnaar

RSA

By riding and racing effortlessly and consistently for over two decades at the pointy end of the sport of downhill mountain bike, it’s easy to label Greg Minnaar as the G.O.A.T. Discovering mountain biking at the age of 15 after 10+ years of BMX and motocross, Greg put his stamp on elite downhill racing at the age of 20 in 2001 with his first of many World Cup overall series titles. A member of the Santa Cruz Syndicate race program since 2008 has cemented Greg's legacy in what has become one of the most successful relationships in World Cup history.

Nina Hoffman

Germany

German downhill champion Nina Hoffmann took the downhill world by storm in 2019 and signaled herself as one of the most progressive talents in international mountain bike racing. A World Cup winner and force of emerging talent, the former professional javelin thrower only made the transition to downhill racing four years ago and has already showcased incredible results and achieved successes many can only dream about. Nina has the pace to mix it up week in, week out.

Laurie Greenland

UK

Hailing from Bristol, UK, Laurie Greenland grew up fostering a love for skateboarding and BMX in the city’s St George skatepark. But it was at the age of 8 that Laurie’s father gifted him his first mountain bike and encouraged him to look beyond the confines of the skatepark. His love for the sport of mountain biking took root and never let go. Today as one of the two newest riders on the Syndicate team, Laurie is one of the fastest downhillers in the world and is a consistent World Cup podium threat who is ready to stand atop the box. 

Jackson Goldstone

BC

You’ve seen the viral video of the pre-school aged sensation shredding his balance bike to school, but that was just the preface of what Jackson Goldstone is poised to accomplish with his mountain biking. Still early in his riding and racing career, Jackson’s skill and savvy on two wheels is years beyond what his age may indicate. As a junior downhill World Champion, keep an eye on this Squamish, British Columbia native as one of the Syndicate program’s newest members who is set to continue his winning ways through the junior ranks and into the elites.

Neko Mulally

USA

Neko Mulally started racing mountain bikes at age 13 and went on to become one of the US’ most successful downhill racers. A three-time national champion, the Reading, Pennsylvania native is likely best known for finishing 4th at the 2014 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships despite breaking his chain mid-race. Now based in Brevard, North Carolina, Neko loves giving back to his community and each year organizes raffles that raise money to get kids riding bikes. For 2022, Neko with his brother Logan as his mechanic are charting their own path, designing and fabricating their own bike   with the help of the legendary Frank the Welder. The goal remains the same: being one of the best guys on the hill in the World Cup and National DH circuits.

Josh Tostado

USA

Known to many as “Toast,” Josh Tostado is wired a bit differently than most. Best known as a professional ultra endurance mountain bike racer and an altitude specialist, Josh owns the course record (and a handful of victories) at Colorado’s Montezuma’s Revenge 24 Hour race. In his spare time, he works as a handyman and tree trimmer outside of Breckenridge, Colorado, where he spends the summer months riding technical and burly terrain and the winter hitting the powder.

MASH Team

San Francisco, California, USA

Known for impossibly stylish track bike riding, the MASH crew defined cycling for a generation. Watch while they do it again.

Andrew Dahlheim

USA

With over two decades in the road and mountain bike game, this proud Texan currently living in South Carolina, is evolving his love for bike racing into a new gravel program, The Imaginary Collective. Focused on creativity and drive with the idea to redesign cycling, Andrew brings a ton of experience and a steadfast work ethic to the program.

CNCPT Team

USA

Founded in 2015, the CNCPT Team is a group of cyclists and creatives who are challenging the standards of how a team operates and looks. Consisting of 9 riders for 2022, the team is a mash up of working-class heroes who would just as soon outsprint you in a crit as drop you in the dirt on a gravel bike. Based out of Southern California and riding bikes from our partners at Cervelo, the CNCPT Team is known to turn heads wherever they go.

Premier Racing Seattle

USA

Premier Racing Seattle is a Washington based cycling team promoting good vibes and positivity through riding and racing. 

A race team at their core, they enjoy the spirit of competition and are about advancing and promoting the sport in a positive an inclusive manner. While supporting their teammates and community, Premier aims to lift people up and become the best possible versions of ourselves. It’s all about pushing the limits, giving it your all and wreaking absolute havoc.

Mike’s Bikes-Equator Coffee Road Race Team

USA

Northern California’s premier road race team, the team's goal is to elevate the Northern California racing scene and demonstrate a new level of teamwork, professionalism, and excitement for the Bay Area. Developing, inspiring and nurturing the happiness and potential of the next generation of racers, Team Mike's Bikes has found much success and has become the strongest team in the NCNCA.

pc // Jeff Vander Stucken