Greg Minnaar

Qualifying Did Not Go to Plan for the Syndicate (video)

For the first time in his 20 year career Greg Minnaar misses out on the main show after some unexpected rain made the track lethal, leading to a crash and a twisted front end... putting him back in 63rd place.  Loris kept the dream alive with an amazing 5th place, keeping it upright among...

Posted by Dylan on 4/27/2019 8:38 PM

The Syndicate - Syndicate HQ, Sea Otter Dual Slalom + Downhill! (video)

It' been a while since The Syndicate crew has been out to Sea Otter, to race the infamous Dual Slalom (not so much the DH) so it was rad to get there pre-season this year... Check out how the boys got on during their trip out to California and stay tuned for the start of our World Cup coverage ...

Posted by iceman2058 on 4/22/2019 1:42 PM

FOX's Ultimate Puzzle is The Syndicate (video)

News flash: The Syndicate (mostly Loris) are a bunch of fiddlers. Go behind the scenes at the FOX testing camp as the Syndicate dials in their suspension and Jordi somehow gets through the weekend with his sanity intact.

Posted by Dylan on 4/17/2019 1:12 PM

SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE - Vital RAW (video)

Loris, Luca and Minnaar monster-trucking 2018 World Cup Downhill on their Santa Cruz V10 29ers.

Posted by sspomer on 12/28/2018 7:44 AM

THE SYNDICATE 2018 - Episode 6 (video)

The Syndicate wraps up the 2018 World Cup season on a saturated track in La Bresse, then make their way to Lenzerheide for a shot at the rainbows.

Posted by iceman2058 on 9/19/2018 11:28 AM

WORLD CHAMPS BIKE - Greg Minnaar's Santa Cruz V10 (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 9/6/2018 4:08 AM

COURSE POV La Bresse with Luca & Minnaar (video)

Dueling banjos and an invasive paparazzi at the beginning.

Posted by sspomer on 8/23/2018 10:19 AM

THE SYNDICATE 2018 - Episode 5 (video)

Shredding new 5010s in Morzine with Danny Mac, winning in Vallnord, and Loris takes on the French Championships slip 'n' slide!

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/23/2018 7:56 AM

Return of The Minnaar - Mont Sainte Anne POV 2018 (video)

Greg Minnaar marks his return to the World Cup circuit since injuring himself before round two, coming back at the infamous Mont Sainte Anne track for his 20th year running... Practice was cancelled until timed training runs due to a huge storm rolling in, closing the lift and leaving a wet and...

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/10/2018 5:36 AM

THE SYNDICATE 2018 - Episode 4 - Role Swap (video)

As the sun rises over the Alps in Les Gets, France, two warriors emerge from the mist. Backed by former and future World Champions, these two heroes will battle for supremacy on the beloved DH track at Crankworx Les Gets. To the West is Jason Marsh, a wily dog past his prime, but capable of vigo...

Posted by iceman2058 on 7/19/2018 2:57 AM

Maxxis Assegai Tire (product)

Prototypes, Testing and New Bike Development - Syndicate 2018 #2 (video)

It was a bit of a surprise to see the Santa Cruz Syndicate race the first World Cup Downhill of 2018 in Croatia on their 2017 V10cc 29ers. Luca Shaw teased a ripping POV clip from Idyllwild, clearly on an aluminum bike. By the time the Fort William World Cup DH race came around, we were teased ev...

Posted by sspomer on 6/22/2018 8:29 AM

Fort William World Cup DH Post-Race Interviews (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 6/3/2018 1:40 PM

Greg Minnaar Speaks About His Broken Arm and New V10 (slideshow)

Posted by sspomer on 5/31/2018 6:41 AM

Gamble | A Mountain Bike Movie (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 5/16/2018 3:15 AM

Following the recent launch of their first signature edition tire in some time, the Assegai, Maxxis gave us a chance to learn more about the tire from the people behind it, including former DH World Champion himself, Greg Minnaar. Santa Cruz Bicycles’ headquarters played host to our merry trib...

Posted by B.Radly on 5/15/2018 4:49 AM

THE SYNDICATE 2018 - Episode 1 (video)

Dinoshaw lurking, Jordi eyerolling, Greg puzzling, and Loris beatboxing until his suspension feels just right. Sit down with a cup of coffee (or tea, or beer), and clear out the offseason with us. Things kick off in Windrock with some FOX testing, a Pro GRT race, and a side by side of mud pies,...

Posted by iceman2058 on 4/30/2018 12:47 PM

Motion Instruments Working to Bring Detailed Suspension Data Acquisition to Riders Like You - Sea Otter Classic (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 4/22/2018 9:38 AM

Vital RAW - Croatia World Cup DH Day 1 (video)

Downhillers trying to smash the rocks as best they can in Croatia. Vital RAW is here for 2018! ALL THINGS CROATIA WORLD CUP DH Watch the 2018 Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World free of charge, live and on demand, at redbull.tv/uci.

Posted by sspomer on 4/20/2018 11:21 AM

Must Watch: Gamble - Official Trailer (video)

A truly star-studded lineup! The top dogs of downhill have been released from the confines of the tape and it's going to be epic. Steel City Media and Creative Concept bring you the much anticipated new feature film 'GAMBLE', priding itself on bringing some of downhill mountain biking's most ta...

Posted by Dylan on 4/5/2018 2:06 AM

Vital RAW - RACE DAY, Windrock Pro Gravity Tour (video)

Roots, rocks and mud challenged riders at the Pro Gravity Tour downhill race in Windrock, Tennessee.

Posted by sspomer on 3/12/2018 6:51 AM

HUCK-A-THON! Bike Smashing from the Pro GRT Windrock (video)

Poor, poor downhill bikes (unless you're the Santa Cruz V10 of Loris Vergier or the Saracen of Danny Hart). Too long, too short and no shortage of G-out goodness from Tennessee today.

Posted by sspomer on 3/9/2018 8:13 PM

Vital RAW REDUX - Best of 2017 World Cup Downhill (video)

The best World Cup downhill clips of 2017 from the Vital RAW series. These clips are not for use in your "tribute" videos or on your social media accounts. If you really love downhill and mountain biking, send people to our videos by linking to them or embedding them. Don't steal the footage. '...

Posted by sspomer on 12/24/2017 1:10 PM

The Inside Line Podcast - Santa Cruz Syndicate (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 12/19/2017 10:06 PM

Red Bull's Best Clips of the 2017 World Cup Downhill (video)

Carnage, chaos and plenty of ass-hauling thanks to Red Bull and the UCI World Cup Downhill

Posted by sspomer on 12/18/2017 10:26 AM

Vital MTB Social Scoop (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 12/10/2017 8:39 AM

The Inside Line Podcast - Kathy Sessler, Manager of the Santa Cruz Syndicate (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 11/22/2017 8:57 AM

minnaar's sew up maxxis DH tires (forum topic)

Posted by sspomer on 11/16/2017 7:42 AM

Loic Bruni's Fast Life Season Finale (video)

As we know, Val di Sole took no prisoners, but the killer Fast Life series with Loic Bruni takes us back to some epic racing and insight into the World Cup.

Posted by sspomer on 10/6/2017 8:45 AM

Santa Cruz World Champs Bikes for Minnaar, Vergier and Shaw (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 9/6/2017 11:20 AM