2022 Racing/Team Rumors
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looks like Greenland, Goldstone, and Hoffman to Syndicate to join the Goat. Official announcement tomorrow.
Aside from the berm skidz, looks dope. I like the idea of utilizing social media to provide race reports. Gives him free reign to talk about what he wants, and he's the only person to blame since he picked out his components. Is there anyone else on the team with him? Would be a great way to provide some up and comers a chance.
no, just him. In the DT podcast interview he talks about registering with the UCI as a 1 Person team.
that being said, i personally wouldn't rule out additional riders in the future. It does seem like he's treating this season as a bit of an experiment. if it goes well i could see the team expanding. He talked a lot about budget for racing this season, in terms of covering expenses of getting to all the races and the support staff (mechanic, physio, and another role i'm blanking on). the budget was like $160k. but that's also without a salary for himself and his brother Luca (who is doing the filming for social media and the documentary). it does sound like the sponsors he's chosen are very supportive of his ideas for his team.
I think the Syndicate changes as a whole are pretty significant as far as the silly season goes compared to most announcements thus far.
haven't really paid close attention to mulally in the past, but after listening to the podcast, have to say i'm a new fan. solid dude. hoping the program goes well.
His low-key videos about testing, trail building and racing in South America were all very worthy of a watch. Sad that Intense is losing such a good ambassador of the sport. I think a lot of teams did not see his real value besides race results, otherwise they would have given him a video crew and pushed social media featuring him.
If Nina is really on the team I am beyond stoked!
They were running as a 2 person team for 2020 after Vergier left (traditionally was a 3 person squad minimum). While Greg is still going strong, I'm sure they recognize he can't stay at this level forever. Part of me thinks that they are working to build a solid roster for the post Goat years - a top female rider, a very promising young rider, and a very talented podium contender.
one thing i think worthwhile to add here - in the same interview, he indicated all the sponsorship / support he's gotten is not results based. every sponsor was on board with his media based approach.
yup, I think it's a necessary shift to diversify the team across the demographics too
When I think about Neko, I always remember seeing him a few years ago at the MSA World Cup. He was walking up the track just before his race run. I guess he had somebody else bringing his bike in the Gondola.
I don't know if he always does that as a pre-race warm-up or if he just wanted to check something on the course before this particular race run. I just thought it was a bit unorthodox and awesome.
I don't know if he always does that as a pre-race warm-up or if he just wanted to check something on the course before this particular race run. I just thought it was a bit unorthodox and awesome.
That should happen.
apparently Peaty is back too, he was part of the announcement, although i'm not sure if this means he's coming back to racing?
Nina Hoffman, Laurie Greenland, Jackson Goldstone and Greg Minnaar - 2022 Santa Cruz Syndicate Team Revealed
The Santa Cruz Syndicate World Cup Downhill mountain bike team loves to use the term 'puzzling' when describing bike setup, line choice or any trivial decision to be made in life. So, what better way to launch the 2022 team roster than with puzzle pieces.
Says in the announcement that he's staying on as a coach.apparently Peaty is back too, he was part of the announcement, although i'm not sure if this means he's coming back to racing?
Nina Hoffman, Laurie Greenland, Jackson Goldstone and Greg Minnaar - 2022 Santa Cruz Syndicate Team Revealed
The Santa Cruz Syndicate World Cup Downhill mountain bike team loves to use the term 'puzzling' when describing bike setup, line choice or any trivial decision to be made in life. So, what better way to launch the 2022 team roster than with puzzle pieces.www.vitalmtb.com
ah must've missed that part. or is it posted elsewhere?
It's in the Instagram writeup in the link that you posted.
"@stevepeat also continues on as COACH, gracing the pit and hillside with his un-rivalled race knowledge and guidance. A 'Gandalf of Gravity' you could say."
The cult of Peaty really irritates me... no sure why, but I find it really off-putting. "Gandalf of Gravity"... give me a fricken break. ugh. time to retire and let others take their spot in the limelight.
yup, never liked his public persona (I have no idea if he's like that in person), but the whole "rule Brittania" thing was just annoying. I'm glad Vouilloz kept beating him, day in day out.
Now you're talking!
how many years did nico retire before peaty?yup, never liked his public persona (I have no idea if he's like that in person), but the whole "rule Brittania" thing was just annoying. I'm glad Vouilloz kept beating him, day in day out.
I met Peaty at the GT trailer in 98 at Mount Snow when I was riding for Riteway Products and he was a cool dude and very friendly.
had heard rumors of that + the upcoming DH bike. exciting!
Peaty is a true legend of a sport where the term "Legend" is thrown around way way too often. I think its cool that he is still floating around contributing to a scene he helped build, and obviously still loves.
Would be awesome to see more of the true O.G's of the sport to still be involved in the scene.
How many more World Champs did Nico win?
No need to keep going if your job is done!
How many more world cups did Peaty win?How many more World Champs did Nico win?
No need to keep going if your job is done!
Rey is in a bit of a different category, he was primarily into trials.
Seems like either 1 or 3? 17 vs either 14 or 16. Roots and Rain has Nico at 14, other googling suggests 16.
Or do you mean WC overalls?
My goals for the next few years are to refocus on World Cup Downhill racing, be a regular top 10 finisher and a podium contender, like I know I can be. Signing with Forbidden has given me a huge kick in motivation and I cannot wait to put more time in on the bikes and start ticking off my goals!” - Connor Fearon
Hell yes, that's where he needs to be. No more EWS BS.
It will be cool to see another new DH rig from a North American brand, I bet WeAreOne will have one in the near future as well.
DH is alive and kicking!
Hell yes, that's where he needs to be. No more EWS BS.
It will be cool to see another new DH rig from a North American brand, I bet WeAreOne will have one in the near future as well.
DH is alive and kicking!
One. But took him quite a bit longer.
I just hope they put him on smaller wheels again. Since switching to 29ers his runs are way less entertaining than they were before.