• Teams

We support the champions of the sport and the champions for the sport.

The former are the riders who are the very best at what they do - the podium winners or the visionaries who redefine how the sport is seen. The latter are the people who are defining how the sport is experienced, whether that’s event organizers, trail builders, photographers, filmmakers, writers, commentators, advocates, and community leaders.

A focused Santa Cruz Syndicate rider leans into the action, showcasing precision and speed on a downhill trail
Downhill

The Syndicate

The Syndicate is a downhill team made up of high-performing, passionate individuals with a shared goal to win hearts and minds. Developing and honoring the Syndicate legacy by being solid teammates, having fun, and inspiring the next generation.

All Disciplines

Free Agents

Locals all over the world, the Free Agents are individuals who ride everything from gravel to enduro, inspiring those around them in the process.

XC/Gravel

htSQD

The htSQD is an XC and gravel team of individuals who, if cut, would bleed course tape, yet each subverts the spandex nerdiness that has stunk up the place since the '90s.