UCI code SCB Founded 2006 (2006) Status Pro | Registered United States Discipline MTB General manager Kathy Sessler | |
The Santa Cruz Syndicate (UCI team code: SCB), is a professional mountain bike racing team sponsored by Santa Cruz Bikes, competing in the World Cup and World Championships, as well as national level events, in the downhill category. The Syndicate was founded in 2006, and its early roster included Steve Peat, Nathan Rennie, Jamie Goldman, and John Waddell. Since 2008, the team roster has consisted of Steve Peat, Greg Minnaar, and Josh Bryceland.
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2006
In the Syndicate's inaugural year, Steve Peat delivered, winning the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup.
2008
2008 was Greg Minnaar's first year with the Syndicate, and he made his mark immediately, winning the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, beating out Sam Hill and Gee Atherton. 2008 was also Josh Bryceland's first year with the Syndicate, and he won the UCI Junior Downhill World Championships.
2009
2009 was Steve Peat's year, as he won the UCI World Championships, after finishing 2nd four times before. Greg Minaar finished in second place, which made the Syndicate the best-ranked UCI Downhill team, seconded by Madcatz Factory Team.
2010
2010 saw Minnaar finishing second in the downhill UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, and third in the UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships.
2014
2014 was the year for Josh Bryceland. "Ratboy" won two World Cup races, and also won the overall DH UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, along with being the British DH National Champion.