THE GREATEST DH TEAM OF ALL TIME?
The Santa Cruz Syndicate was launched in 2006 with the lofty goal of becoming the premier team of elite riders in World Cup racing. 17 years later The Syndicate is widely regarded as the longest running and most successful band of downhill personalities the sport has ever seen.
Protégé of the Juliana Bicycles program, it’s hard to imagine “The Hoff” has been racing for only a short time.
Nina began her World Cup campaign in 2018, and by 2020 had established her own eponymous team and won a World Cup. Today her incredible trajectory continues, already winning Fort William in the first year on the Syndicate! Nina is one of the most inspiring women in racing and we’re proud to be part of it.
On our radar since his junior racing days, the stars over Greenland never quite aligned with those in California until 2022.
The surfing, skating, bmxing Bristolian is already an accomplished racer and couldn’t be a better fit for the team! Laurie has already hit the team running with a string scorching race runs, podiums and dominant qualifiers.
The only rider to win two World Cup rounds in 2023 and so very nearly win the overall World Cup Overall…in his first year no less. In years to come we’re going to regard Jackson as a once-in-a-generation athlete. Which is why we’re happy he’s signed with The Syndicate until 2029.
From, to huge to Massive Ol’. We’ve watched and supported Ollie Davis since the early days of riding for the UNION program. Stepping in at the last minute this season to fill a Jackson-sized hole is no easy feat for anyone, but he’s done it with style, bringing that permanent grin and positivity to the program by the bucketload. We’re excited to be in your corner, kid.
Head Coach and athlete, “Peaty” is a legend in his own right, with 17 World Cup wins, three World Cup overalls and a World Championship title just a few highlights in his illustrious career.
No rider is more experienced or better placed to support Greg and mentor Nina, Laurie and Jackson - the next generation of the sport.