Video: The Syndicate 2017 – Greg Minnaar
For the final episode of the season, we spend some time with the longest-tenured rider on the Syndicate, Greg Minnaar. Following a quick round of golf and a rainstorm in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Greg heads to Morzine, France for a bit of testing with Tripod and backyard bonfire-building. Then it’s on to Val di Sole for the […]
Video: The Syndicate 2017 – Episode 2 – Loris
This time around we follow one of the newest recruits, Loris Vergier, around his home in Cagne-sur-Mer. Loris gives us the lowdown on racing in denim, Ferrari-esque cars, and the fast-life of twisting throttles near white sandy beaches, and then it’s on to Ft. William and Leogang for World Cup action with the whole team.
Greg Minnaar: The definition of legend
Many know his name. Few understand his importance. But we’ll all benefit from the legacy. Marcelo Gutierrez, Jack Moir, Greg Minnaar, Aaron Gwin, and Remi Thirion stand on the podium at UCI DH World Cup in Fort William, Scotland on June 4th, 2017. Photo credit: Bartek Wolinski/Red Bull Content Pool. It is not so much […]
29er downhill bikes will help us all
The advent of 29er downhill bikes has a resonance way beyond the start gate. Two weeks ago, one of our own did the unconscionable. After much teasing of bits and pieces on social media, the greatest mountain biker South Africa has – and likely ever will – produce did what many considered impossible. He introduced […]
Video: Loris Vergier and Luca Shaw join Santa Cruz Syndicate
The Santa Cruz Syndicate goes transcontinental in 2017 with fresh signings of Luca Shaw from the USA, and Loris Vergier of France. We sent the 20 year old recruits to a week of intensive training under the watchful eyes of Steve Peat and Greg Minnaar—watch the video to see exactly what constituted ‘training’ here in […]
Interview: Greg Minnaar
Greg Minnaar threw himself down Fort William faster than anyone else last Sunday. It was his 17th World Cup victory, tying with his teammate, and fellow downhill great, Steve Peat. Along the way he has also collected three World Cup titles and three World Champion’s jerseys. We caught up with Greg to ask him a […]
Video: Greg Minnaar’s World Cup winning ride at Fort William
Greg Minnaar rode to a record equalling 17th World Cup victory at Fort William on Sunday. Watch his winning ride here:
Minnaar keen to “give World Cup a bash” despite injury
The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano (DHI #1) takes place in Lourdes, France from 11-12 April 2015. Three-times World Champ and multiple World Cup winner, Greg Minnaar is eager to race this weekend, despite his recent injury. Three-times World Champ and multiple World Cup winner, Greg Minnaar is eager to race at […]
MTB World Cup: Interview with Santa Cruz mechanic, Doug Hatfield
We caught up with Santa Cruz Syndicate Team mechanic, Doug Hatfield for a few minutes to speak about the setup of the team’s V10’s. Like last year, the focus on the setup for the V10’s was all about low rolling resistance and making the bikes as light as possible. Something special about the V10 this […]