Josh Bryceland Leaves Santa Cruz 29
The rat sets sail for uncharted waters.
Here's one we weren't expecting until we learned about it a couple weeks ago - Josh Bryceland parts ways with Santa Cruz Bicycles. Like you, we're curious to see where he ends up...or maybe we know already but just aren't going to say until he's ready, but all in Rat's timing. #longlivetherat
A quote from Rat himself
"2018 marks 10 years of riding professionally for Santa Cruz. What an incredible time it has been, the highs and lows of racing, injuries, 26" to 650b and all the rest of it. When I first joined Santa Cruz the factory on Bronson Street was a mad little hive of activity. Rob even used to still skate from time to time. And beat me up hills. As I near my 30's I feel my role within the industry changing and feel it's time to put something back in. And by that I mean helping develop the youth! With this comes a new brand and new opportunities to mentor two young riders. I can't thank enough all the people that make Santa Cruz what it is, and for all the good times I'll never forget. I'd like to personally thank Will Ock for all the sick ideas and making me look cool... and for being Mr F**king Bean. To Allan Cooke and the enduro squad for turning me from lazy DHer into someone who sometimes enjoys climbing. To Kathy, Dougie and all the Syndicate Crew for the too many good times racing DH. And finally and most massively to Rob Roskopp and his family for all their support and for treating me like one of their own."
From Santa Cruz:
"We've been lucky enough to work with Josh since his 2008 junior world champs win and it's been a heck of a decade since then. From the World Cup racing years and the highs of his 2014 season, to the whole 50to01 movement and their unorthodox approach to riding and racing. Our story with Josh has always had its twists... this new turn of events is just another chapter for which we wish him well. We've got a whole heap of memories to keep us buzzing, and are stoked to know he'll still be loving our back wheels (and front ones) into the future."
Audio from Rob Roskopp at World Champs via Sven:
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Rafael
10/1/2018 7:13 PM
What is cool about santa cruz ?
They are a soul less german corp now
Well done rat.
Later in life when bongs are out of your diet you should start your own brand of bikes or gear.
silversurfshaun
9/29/2018 12:00 PM
Why Ratty Why!?!?!
bman33
9/27/2018 11:09 AM
I really can't believe no a peep on this over on Pinkbike yet. Wow. Vital is crushing everything lately! Keep it up guys
Mwood
9/27/2018 9:15 AM
Wonder Wall going in the background!!!! so much feels!!!!!
The bike world is still human! Losing a son for Rob in away. They grew Santa Cruz and professional life together.
Oz_Taylor
9/27/2018 7:07 AM
I guess they need to free up cash to pay for Gwin ;-)
Ianjones666
9/27/2018 9:22 AM
Lol. That won't happen!
Oz_Taylor
9/27/2018 11:13 AM
With Loris leaving, the Syndicate will need a big star when Greg retires :-)
Just stirring the pot :-)
Ianjones666
9/27/2018 12:20 PM
Haven't read anything about Loris leaving SC!
thomas.gehrig
9/27/2018 6:18 AM
please don't go to specialized
LLLLL
9/27/2018 1:41 AM
Thanks Rob for all the shredding on the big ramps years ago and giving Josh the chance to do what he does ?
zuman
9/27/2018 1:08 AM
He needs a program like a C3 from Trek for what he's doing right now, and maybe the deal with Danny Macaskill was putting a burden on SC none racer program,
Colin McCarthy
9/26/2018 10:17 PM
is he moving over to a bong sponsor? #TEAMRUMORS
JackRice
9/26/2018 8:45 PM
Tear jerker. Long live Ratboy, long live Roskopp
JCL
9/26/2018 8:40 PM
Fuck that was brutal listening to Rob. Totally get it though. I don't even know Josh but his personality and good nature is almost like an aura around him on screen. Not to mention the guy even makes a jaded old fucker like me shake my head with some of the shit he pulls on seemingly straightforward trails. Good luck to him.
Shawn_Trudell
9/26/2018 11:01 PM
Definitely brutal. Rob sounds completely crushed.
Cougar797
9/27/2018 4:33 AM
Yah turned from less of an interview into an “it’ll be ok bro” talk.
ccolagio
9/27/2018 11:49 AM
wow. that was an honest audio clip if i've ever heard one. thanks for recording this sven. and thanks for sharing this vital. amazing respect for rob, SC, and josh.
SpokeApparel
9/30/2018 5:05 AM
Yeah, thanks Sven. Great coverage. We feel for Robb and the SC team for sure and look forward to good things from both JB and SC.
torophoto
9/26/2018 7:45 PM
Maybe we see him on the new bike at Trans-Cascadia?
ryan_daugherty
9/27/2018 2:21 PM
Thats what I was thinking too.
Big Bird
9/26/2018 6:25 PM
So I guess we know who Sven was talking about in the Worlds slideshow.
freebiker
9/26/2018 6:03 PM
Maybe we should dispatch the internet waamulance for all
bman33
9/26/2018 5:58 PM
Bit shocking. However, not totally surprising. As SC becomes more corporate since the acquisition, they will look to more racer type personalities. My two cents.....
Triber66
9/26/2018 5:28 PM
I was not expecting this until I learned about it just now.....
schwaaa31
9/26/2018 4:59 PM
Man. It’s gonna be strange to see him on something other than a Santa Cruz. Which company has the Rat vibe? Maybe Transition??
Lucent
9/26/2018 5:37 PM
YT?
camdenthekid
9/26/2018 5:37 PM
Bet he continues to ride a SC just on his own deal.
sspomer
9/26/2018 7:11 PM
he says new brand in his quote above.
Redwoodrider
9/26/2018 3:51 PM
stoked to have met him a few times, very humble nice dude. Best of luck Josh, whatever you do, you'll kill it yew!.