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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.