Intense Factory Race Team

Aaron Gwin, Jack Moir, Neko Mulally



Gwin makes the big move of the winter as he joins his Temeculan neighbours Intense. He comes on board as rider and team owner and brings Neko Mulally from the YT MOb with him. Jack Moir stays while Dean Lucas and Charlie Harrison depart

Gwin makes the big move of the winter as he joins his Temeculan neighbours Intense. He comes on board as rider and team owner and brings Neko Mulally from the YT MOb with him. Jack Moir stays while Dean Lucas and Charlie Harrison depart Learn more

Atherton Racing

Gee Atherton, Dan Atherton, Rachel Atherton, Charlie Hatton, Mille Johnset



The Athertons start their own bike brand with the founders of Robot Bike Co and the British investor Piers Linney. Charlie Hatton and Mille Johnset follow with them from Trek

The Athertons start their own bike brand with the founders of Robot Bike Co and the British investor Piers Linney. Charlie Hatton and Mille Johnset follow with them from Trek Learn more

Trek Factory Racing

Charlie Harrison, Reece Wilson, Kade Edwards, Ethan Shandro



With the Athertons on to pastures new, Trek fill their boots with Charlie Harrison and Reece Wilson. Junior World Champion Kade Edwards steps up to elites to join them. Ethan Shandro, Andrew's son, steps up to junior ranks. This is a super young team with an average age of less than 22.

With the Athertons on to pastures new, Trek fill their boots with Charlie Harrison and Reece Wilson. Junior World Champion Kade Edwards steps up to elites to join them. Ethan Shandro, Andrew's son, steps up to junior ranks. This is a super young team with an average age of less than 22. Learn more

Scott Factory DH Team

Brendan Fairclough, Dean Lucas, Marine Cabirou, Florent Payet, Louis Gaillet



Velosolutions has been wound up but Scott are back with a full factory set up with Lucas, Payet and Cabirou joining Fairclough.

Velosolutions has been wound up but Scott are back with a full factory set up with Lucas, Payet and Cabirou joining Fairclough. Learn more

Cube Global Squad protected by Bliss

Phil Atwill, Gaetan Vige, Max Hartenstern



For 2019, Cube's downhill team loses the Kiwi, Matt Walker, but Atwill and Vige come on board. Hartenstern remains.

For 2019, Cube's downhill team loses the Kiwi, Matt Walker, but Atwill and Vige come on board. Hartenstern remains. Learn more

Dorval AM

Maxime Ciriego, Benoit Coulanges, Damien Desbrosses, Monika Hrastnik, Jules Picod, Baptiste Pierron, Emile Rilat, Mariana Salazar



Breakout star in the women's last year, Monika Hrastnik joins Dorval AM. Alongside her will be another new signing, Amaury's brother Baptiste. Benoit Coulanges, Mariana Salazar and Emile Rilat stay on the team.

Breakout star in the women's last year, Monika Hrastnik joins Dorval AM. Alongside her will be another new signing, Amaury's brother Baptiste. Benoit Coulanges, Mariana Salazar and Emile Rilat stay on the team. Learn more

MS Mondraker

Laurie Greenland, Brook Macdonald, Mike Jones, Thibault Laly, Brage Evensen Vestavik



No personnel changes for Mondraker but they welcome Michelin back to the World Cup circuit. Mondraker are also fielding a subsidiary team with Eleonora Farina, Thibault Laly and Brage Vestavik.

No personnel changes for Mondraker but they welcome Michelin back to the World Cup circuit. Mondraker are also fielding a subsidiary team with Eleonora Farina, Thibault Laly and Brage Vestavik. Learn more

Commencal Vallnord Team

Amaury Pierron, Thibaut Daprela, Myriam Nicole, Rémi Thirion, Gaetan and Thibaut Ruffin



Why fix what isn't broken? Commencal Vallnord are sticking not twisting with eyes set on more wins. They have picked up Bell as a helmet sponsor too.

Why fix what isn't broken? Commencal Vallnord are sticking not twisting with eyes set on more wins. They have picked up Bell as a helmet sponsor too. Learn more

Commencal / 100% Team

Thomas Estaque, Hugo Frixtalon, Bruce Klein, Antoine Rogge



Hugo Frixtalon and Antoine Rogge join Thomas Estaque and Bruce Klein on the Commencal / 100% team.

Hugo Frixtalon and Antoine Rogge join Thomas Estaque and Bruce Klein on the Commencal / 100% team. Learn more.

Pivot Factory Racing Team

Bernard Kerr, Eddie Masters, Emilie Siegenthaler, Matt Walker



Matt Walker hops from Cube to Pivot to replace Rupert Chapman. The rest of the team stays put.

Matt Walker hops from Cube to Pivot to replace Rupert Chapman. The rest of the team stays put. Learn more

Polygon UR

Mick Hannah, Tracey Hannah, Alexandre Fayolle, Simon Chapelet



Siblings and Vice World Champions Sick Mick and Little Trace will be returning to race with the Polygon UR team again this year, as will Alexandre Fayolle and Simon Chapelet .

Siblings and Vice World Champions Sick Mick and Little Trace will be returning to race with the Polygon UR team again this year, as will Alexandre Fayolle and Simon Chapelet . Learn more

Norco Factory Racing

Sam Blenkinsop, Henry Fitzgerald, Elliot Jamieson



Well, the Atherton rumours turned out to be false but Norco stays looking super strong with Blenki, Henry Fitzgerald and new junior Elliot Jamieson on board.

Well, the Atherton rumours turned out to be false but Norco stays looking super strong with Blenki, Henry Fitzgerald and new junior Elliot Jamieson on board. Learn more

Propain Dirt Sixpack Team

Rudy Cabirou, Henry Kerr, Joseph Smith, Luke Williamson



Joe Smith joins Propain alongside two other Brits and a Frenchman.

Joe Smith joins Propain alongside two other Brits and a Frenchman. Learn more

Unior/Devinci Factory Racing

Kirk McDowall, Dakotah Norton, Keegan Wright, Jure Žabjek, Tanja Akelj



Devinci returns to the UCI World Cup circuit with Slovenia-based tool manufacturer Unior. American Dakotah Norton and Canadian Kirk McDowall join Slovenians Jure Žabjek and Tanja Žakelj.



Canyon Factory Racing DH

Troy Brosnan, Mark Wallace, Kye A’Hern, Magnus Manson



Kye A'Hern, Troy Brosnan, Magnus Manson and Mark Wallace will be sending it on the Canyon Sender again this season.



Madison Saracen Factory Race Team

Danny Hart, Matt Walker (UK), Alex Marin



Danny Hart stays with Madison Saracen this year along with Matt Walker and Alex Marin.



Giant Factory Off-Road Team

Marcelo Gutierrez, Jacob Dickson, Eliot Jackson, Cole Paton, Cameron Wright



This year the team welcomes back the heart of its roster, including seven-time Colombian downhill national champion Marcelo Gutierrez, Irish national champion Jacob Dickson and American Eliot Jackson. DVO Suspension is providing the forks and shocks for the Giant Factory Team.



GT Factory Racing

George Brannigan, Joey Foresta, Wyn Masters, Martin Maes, Noga Korem



George Brannigan, fellow Kiwi wheelie master Wyn Masters, American Joey Foresta are all on the team again for 2019 alongside Martin Maes and Noga Korem.



Specialized Gravity

Loic Bruni, Finn Iles



Miranda Miller moves on to Kona's Enduro team while Specialized Gravity's two World Champions and Junior World Cup overall winner Finn Iles remain on the team for 2019.



The YT Mob

Angel Suarez, Anxo Perez Torrado



The YT Mob focuses on the young guns in 2019.

The YT Mob focuses on the young guns in 2019. Learn more

Santa Cruz Syndicate

Greg Minnaar, Loris Vergier, Luca Shaw



Young guns Luca Shaw and Loris Vergier will continue to ride on the Santa Cruz Syndicate alongside Greg Minnaar for the 2019 season.

Young guns Luca Shaw and Loris Vergier will continue to ride on the Santa Cruz Syndicate alongside Greg Minnaar for the 2019 season. Learn more

Transition Bikes / Muc-Off Factory Racing

Tahnée Seagrave, Kaos Seagrave and Jamie Edmondson



Tahnée and Kaos are a brother and sister duo to be reckoned with. British junior rider, Jamie Edmondson remains with the team in 2019.

Tahnée and Kaos are a brother and sister duo to be reckoned with. British junior rider, Jamie Edmondson remains with the team in 2019. Learn more

Hope Technology

Adam Brayton, Mélanie Chappaz



Adam "Gas to Flat" Brayton isn't shy of sending it. He'll be doing so alongside Mélanie Chappaz again in 2019.

Adam "Gas to Flat" Brayton isn't shy of sending it. He'll be doing so alongside Mélanie Chappaz again in 2019. Learn more

Intense Racing UK

Joe Breeden, Oliver Morris, Morgan Tyrrell



A small British team that spots young talent.

A small British team that spots young talent. Learn more

Insync

Harry Molloy, Veronika Widmann, Chris Cumming



FS Funn turns to Insync, with a similar roster. Harry and Veronika are solid performers at any World Cup and are looking to have a great 2019. Ireland’s fastest youngster, Chris Cumming, also joins the team as a junior.

FS Funn turns to Insync, with a similar roster. Harry and Veronika are solid performers at any World Cup and are looking to have a great 2019. Ireland’s fastest youngster, Chris Cumming, also joins the team as a junior. Learn more

IIJ RACING - CHIGÜIRO EXTREMO

Rafael Gutierrez, John Posada Colorado, Camilo Sanchez Salazar, Benjamin Zwar Kvist



For 2019, the team hopes to climb the ranks at World Cup rounds across the globe.

For 2019, the team hopes to climb the ranks at World Cup rounds across the globe. Learn more

SRAM / TLD Racing

Vali Holl, Lucas Cruz



After a perfect 2018 season, Vali Holl will be looking to extend winning her streak into 2019, joined by Canadian junior Lucas Cruz on the SRAM / TLD Racing team.



SRAM Young Guns Racing

Anna Newkirk, Moritz Ribarich, Till Ulmschneider, Paula Zibasa, Paula Gorycka



Anna Newkirk joins the team for 2019.

Anna Newkirk joins the team for 2019. Learn more

Gravitalia Squadra Corse

Samuele Cavina, Francesco Savadori, Alessandro Dallalibera, Carola Lucrezia Favoino, Lorenzo Folco, Ricardo Gramatica, Alia Marcellini, Lorenzo Miglororini, Loris Revelli, Francesco Savadori



This roster full of young guns is looking to make a mark at the 2019 World Cup.

This roster full of young guns is looking to make a mark at the 2019 World Cup. Learn more

Kona Factory Team

Jackson Frew, Miranda Miller, Connor Fearon, Anthony Poulson



Kona's lineup of 2019 riders is incredibly strong.

Kona's lineup of 2019 riders is incredibly strong. Learn more

Carbocage Factory Racing

Julian Steiner, Simon Maurer



Two Germans make up the Carbocage Factory Racing Team in Simon Maurer and Julian Steiner. The team won the IXS Elite men's overall last year (albeit with Joshua Barth) and will be looking to kick on in World Cups this year on Banshee bikes.

Two Germans make up the Carbocage Factory Racing Team in Simon Maurer and Julian Steiner. The team won the IXS Elite men's overall last year (albeit with Joshua Barth) and will be looking to kick on in World Cups this year on Banshee bikes. Learn more

It seems like there's a new team announcement every other day, and it can be hard to keep track of who is riding for who. See where the dust has settled and what colors to expect your favorite riders in when the race season finally gets underway in our 2019 UCI Downhill Team Round-Up.Don't see your favorite rider here? Visit www.uci.org/mountain-bike/teams to view the complete 2019 team list. @UniorDevinciFactoryRacing @devinci @Canyon-PureCycling @Madison @trek