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ROAD TEAMS

ALPECIN-DECEUNINCK
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ALPECIN-DECEUNINCK

This multi-disciplined, up-and-coming team continues to amaze the world of both men's and women's competitive cycling. Its mix of speed and climbing capabilities should make it a team to watch in the Northern Classics and the Tour de France.

FDJ SUEZ
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FDJ SUEZ

We are excited to welcome FDJ Suez to our roster of sponsored teams. Currently ranked in the top three, we can't wait to watch these brilliant competitors fight for the top spot and achieve cycling greatness.

GROUPAMA-FDJ
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GROUPAMA-FDJ

Groupama-FDJ's tricolor kits are as French as the Champs-Élysées itself. The team's outstanding talents, such as General Classification contender Thibaut Pinot and sprinter Arnaud Démare, bring excitement and versatility to every race. For 2023 we are excited to watch promising young talents such as Lenny Martinez and Roman Gregoire discover the WorldTour.

INEOS GRENADIERS
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INEOS GRENADIERS

The INEOS Grenadiers program has minted Tour de France champions with astonishing regularity for the past decade. With two classic wins in 2022, including a first-ever victory in Paris-Roubaix, this team continues to define itself through its dominance. Known for its precision, patience, and scientific approach to perfecting every detail, will the INEOS Grenadiers win this year's Tour de France?

PAUWELS SAUZEN - BINGOAL CYCLING TEAM
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PAUWELS SAUZEN - BINGOAL CYCLING TEAM

Established in 2007, Pauwels Sauzen - Bingoal has developed into one of the leading teams in cyclo-cross with many recent successes. A couple of key victories include team leader Eli Iserbyt's overall 2021-2022 World Cup win and 2022 European titles for Michael Vanthourenhout and Fem van Empel. These triumphs brought the team to the number one position in the worldwide UCI ranking, where they hope to stay in upcoming seasons!

SOUDAL QUICK-STEP
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SOUDAL QUICK-STEP

No team was more feared during March and April than the SOUDAL QUICK-STEP team. Whether it was the cobblestones of northern France or the steep climbs of the Ardennes, it is not unusual for this Belgian-based outfit to exert almost complete dominance over the Spring Classics. Coming off a third consecutive road world title and a win in the Vuelta a España, they are ready to reprise their role as dominators for the 2023 WorldTour.

TEAM DSM
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TEAM DSM

Racing both the men's and women's WorldTour, Team DSM has an impressive roster of experienced riders across both squads. Classics leader and climbing specialist John Degenkolb leads the way for the men, while women's WorldTour stars Pfeiffer Georgi and Megan Jastrab continue their rise to the top.

TEAM NOVO NORDISK
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TEAM NOVO NORDISK

Team Novo Nordisk is the world's first all diabetic professional cycling team with a mission to inspire and educate everyone affected by diabetes. Each team member competes with type 1 diabetes, and together, this world-class team has raced across the globe while sharing their stories and empowering other athletes with diabetes.

 

GRAVEL

ISABEL KING
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ISABEL KING

Isabel King is a professional off-road cyclist from California who likes to push herself to new limits on the bike and inspire others to attack challenges with a smile. You can spot Isabel lining up for the LifeTime Grand Prix races in her signature orange kits, proving that fast is fun and friendly.

PETER STETINA
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PETER STETINA

Peter Stetina started a trend and helped solidify a new profession classification, the Gravel Privateer, or an independent racer who aligns with companies that share one's way of doing things. He left the WorldTour to focus solely on gravel and prove his career path was viable. He continues to balance community and fun projects with top-level racing.

TRIATHLETES

BRADEN CURRIE
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BRADEN CURRIE

Braden Currie is a long-distance triathlete defined by his consistent performance. Over the course of a decade, Braden has competed in 91 different endurance events tallying 48 wins and 71 podium finishes. Braden's career goal is to win the IRONMAN World Championships. With 3rd, 5th, and 7th place finishes, Braden knows what it takes to compete with the elite. He used the Covid years to refine every element of his arsenal and focus on preparing for the unique challenges of competing in the toughest conditions against the world's best. Braden is ready to fight for the top spot on the podium, and we will watch in anticipation to see if he can achieve what no New Zealand male athlete before him has.

GRACE NORMAN
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GRACE NORMAN

Grace Norman is a native of Ohio with a nursing degree from Cedarville University. She is passionate about using her athletic success to create broader opportunities for women in sports and achieve equal representation for para-sport athletes. Grace medaled in track and field and para triathlon events at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, becoming the first U.S. athlete to win a gold medal during the paratriathlon's debut. With her win at the 2022 World Triathlon Para Grand Final in Abu Dhabi, Grace became a two-time Paralympic medalist and cinched an undefeated race season and World Championship. In Tokyo, Grace won the Paralympic triathlon silver medal and is currently training for Paris 2024.

GUSTAV IDEN
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GUSTAV IDEN

Gustav Iden is a two-time IRONMAN 70.3 world champion and Norwegian superstar who is competitive across all distances. He stamped his name into the record books after winning the 2022 IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii and has his sights set on bringing home a medal for Norway at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

TAYLOR SPIVEY
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TAYLOR SPIVEY

Taylor Spivey was born and raised in Southern California and spent her childhood competing in surf lifesaving events. She won several national titles before transitioning to triathlon in college in 2014. Since 2016, she's been a member of the USA Triathlon National Team and has improved every year since. In the past four years, Taylor has finished 12th, 8th, 4th, and 3rd in the world rankings and is always in the mix. As a front-pack swimmer and a strong cyclist with excellent technical skills, Taylor starts each race at the front and stays there. Over the next two seasons, her eyes will be set on the 2024 Olympic selection and earning an Olympic medal in both the individual and relay events with Team USA.

 

MTB TEAMS

CANNONDALE FACTORY RACING
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CANNONDALE FACTORY RACING

Cannondale Factory racers are one of the circuit's leading cross-country mountain bike teams. They deliver exciting, dynamic racing any time they appear on the racecourse. Alan Hatherly, Simon Andreassen, and Mona Mitterwallner are ready to defend the XCC World Cup title and solidify Cannondale Factory Racing as a top XC team. The team built upon its impressive roster with the incredible young talent Charlie Aldridge, the current Elite XCC European Champion, 2019 junior world champion, and 2022 British national champion.

CANYON COLLECTIVE FMD
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CANYON COLLECTIVE FMD

Canyon has collected amazing shredders and senders from across all gravity disciplines and generations into the Canyon Collective FMD. They are a vibrant squad that includes top downhill racers Tahnee and Kaos Seagrave, as well as Phoebe Gale and Dennis Luffman, who dominate the junior category.

GIANT FACTORY OFFROAD TEAM
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GIANT FACTORY OFFROAD TEAM

As mountain bike racing has quickly evolved in recent years, so too has the Giant Factory Off-Road Team. For 2022, the squad includes 16 riders competing across a diverse spectrum of mountain bike events, including downhill, enduro, cross-country, gravel, and E-MTB racing.

MADISON SARACEN FACTORY TEAM
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MADISON SARACEN FACTORY TEAM

In a sport where just a few tenths of a second can separate podium places, Matt Walker maintains the razor-sharp consistency needed to remain in the world's top 10. For the 2023 season, Matt will be joined by the UK national champion, Greg Williamson. The Madison Saracen Factory Race Team will also continue cultivating its talented young riders.

ORBEA FACTORY TEAM
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ORBEA FACTORY TEAM

XC is changing, with more spectacular races, extra television coverage, and tighter competition than ever before. The Orbea Factory Team is striving to be the top team on the XC circuit. That means racing for the top positions, but it also means sharing the top stories and developing the top products. The Orbea Factory team brings together young, talented racers and story tellers to share their first-hand experiences at the races.

PIVOT FACTORY RACING
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PIVOT FACTORY RACING

Founded by World Cup Downhill and Crankworx legend Bernard Kerr, winner of the 2021 Red Bull Hardline event, the Pivot Factory Racing squad returns in 2022 with a wildly talented group of riders. Full of personality but grounded in dedication and persistence, the team will compete in various mountain bike events, including the Enduro World Series, Enduro World Series E-Bike, Downhill World Cups, and Crankworx competitions.

SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE
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SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE

Greg Minnaar, downhill racing's G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time), proved that age is only a number by winning his 4th UCI Downhill World Championship rainbow jersey in 2021. For 2023, Greg returns to the World Cup circuit to try for the 5th Rainbow jersey. He will be joined by Nina Hoffmann, Laurie Greenland, and the Jr. World Cup overall champion Jackson Goldstone. This incredible squad will be managed and coached by world champion Steve Peat. 2023 is sure to be an exciting year for the Santa Cruz Syndicate team.

SCOTT DOWNHILL FACTORY TEAM
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SCOTT DOWNHILL FACTORY TEAM

SCOTT DH Factory team aims to claim a top position in the 2023 circuit with big names like Marine Cabirou, Lucas Dean, and Dylan Levesque. This team can't wait to compete at major downhill and slopestyle events.

THÖMUS MAXON SWISS MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING
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THÖMUS MAXON SWISS MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING

Ralph Näf says his first dream was to be a professional cyclist, which he accomplished quite well, earning Olympian and world champion status. If that's any indication as to the success of his second dream, then the Thomus RN Swiss Bike Team is in good hands. Alessandra Keller, the overall XCO and XCC 2022 Elite World Cup champion and silver winner at the XCC World Championships, will be joined by Swiss talents Vital Albin and Luke Wiedmann. This talented Swiss team has much to be hyped about in 2023.

YETI FOX FACTORY TEAM
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YETI FOX FACTORY TEAM

The Yeti Team is a consistent podium contender with 2nd place EWS-ranked rider Richie Rude. Moving up to join Richie from the Yeti National Team is Kasper Woolley who impressed everyone with several top 15 finishes including one top 10 finish in only his first-year racing Enduro World Series.

YETI SHIMANO EP RACING TEAM
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YETI SHIMANO EP RACING TEAM

Leading off the two-man team is Mick Hannah, who has been a mainstay on the World Cup DH circuit for many years. Mick has many great accomplishments in the DH world and is ready to bring his wealth of racing knowledge to the E-BIKE Enduro World Series.

Mick’s teammate Keegan Wright is a younger talent who already has one EWS win and is excited to try his hand at E-Enduro.

MTB RIDERS

BRETT RHEEDER
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BRETT RHEEDER

Recognized as one of the best freeride athletes in mountain biking, Brett Rheeder is a fan favorite. He has won Red Bull Joyride, Red Bull Rampage, and X-Games gold. He has seven Crankworx titles and four FMB titles to his name. Brett has recently moved to the Commencal brand after many years on Trek bicycles. Brett is excited about the change and will be working hard on several video projects that will be sure to blow your mind!

JILL KINTNER
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JILL KINTNER

The wildly diverse talents of Jill Kintner have taken her to myriad types of competitions around the world and her skill set extends well beyond the limits of World Cup racing. Starting with a prodigious career in BMX, which includes a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Jill went on to a dominant stint in 4x racing and is now a top contender on the enduro stage. Off the bike, she looks to pass on her passion for the sport and for life through her work in public speaking and graphic design. Jill will also be racing some EWS-E events this year.

MATT HUNTER
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MATT HUNTER

Canadian freerider Matt Hunter hails from the infamous small town of Kamloops, BC, where he began his career riding competitions. He's since turned towards specializing in riding for the camera, featuring prominently in sponsor and independent film productions worldwide.

THOMAS VANDERHAM
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THOMAS VANDERHAM

Thomas Vanderham has been active in the world of freeriding for the past ten years, making his first appearance on film at the age of 15. He has collected his share of accolades and is the consistent rider at Red Bull Rampage throughout his whole career, though his main focus is breaking ground in film.

VAEA VERBEECK
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VAEA VERBEECK

The Queen of Crankworx, Vaea Verbeeck, is one of the best downhillers in the world. She also competes in enduro racing and even some freeride events like Red Bull Formation and Red Bull Best Whip contest. With her confidence and skill, she's also dedicated to helping upcoming riders, especially women, get their start.

BMX RIDERS

CHASE BMX
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CHASE BMX

With two-time Elite World Champion Joris Daudet and Olympic gold medalist Connor Fields, Chase BMX is arguably the best team in BMX. With a strong history of junior racing, Chase BMX will also back UCI BMX Junior Elite World Champion Tatyan Lui-Hin-Tsan this season. The future looks bright for Chase BMX.

PAYTON RIDENOUR
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PAYTON RIDENOUR

Known affectionately by her fans as P-nut, Payton Ridenour is the 2021 USABMX Rookie Pro of the year and seven-time USA National Champion. She has taken skills-based riding to a new level in the women's field. And we look forward to her 2022 race season.

RIFT/TANGENT
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RIFT/TANGENT

To us, it's not just about getting to the top of the podium. It's about the passion and adventure it takes to get there. The early mornings packing up the car, the endless miles driven and ridden, the unforgettable memories we make along the way. Our passion for riding only gets stronger.

SUPPORTED RACE ORGANIZATIONS AND EVENTS

SHIMANO provides neutral support and sponsorship for local and international events including the UCI World Tour and World Championship races, the Enduro World Series, iconic one-day Classics and Grand Tours such as the Tour de France, La Vuelta and the Giro d’Italia.
We are dedicated to creating a welcoming cycling culture through our support of all major categories including road, mountain bike, gravel, urban and beyond.

NEUTRAL SERVICE

SHIMANO multiservice technicians have been supporting riders and events around the world for over 35 years.
The team of experienced mechanics and service experts can be found everywhere from regional rides and local bike events to the top international races and world-class competitions.
You’ll recognize our global team of mechanics thanks to the iconic blue follow cars at major international events including World Championship races, iconic one-day Classics and Grand Tours such as the Tour de France, La Vuelta and the Giro d’Italia. And of course, you’ll always receive a warm welcome and friendly advice at the blue Shimano tents and service areas at events around the globe.