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2026 Team Announcement

Every season starts in a familiar fashion.

New numbers on the plates, fresh dirt under the tires and the same relentless question pushing everything forward: how fast can we go this year?

For 2026, Pivot Factory Racing enters the season with renewed momentum and a roster that blends proven podium threats with rising talent ready to make their mark on the Elite Downhill World Cup stage. This year marks the arrival of new energy, the return of a familiar force fully healthy and the continuation of a program built around racing at the highest level and feeding that intensity straight back into the bikes we build.

This is the 2026 Pivot Factory Racing Downhill team.

Dylan Maples

We’re excited to welcome Dylan Maples to Pivot Factory Racing following a strong 2025 season in Elite Men’s Downhill, where he finished 19th overall. Over the course of the year, he delivered consistent results across the World Cup calendar while continuing to establish himself at the Elite level.

His 2025 campaign marked a clear step forward in overall standings and race-to-race performance, reflecting steady progression throughout the season rather than a single defining result.

As Dylan enters his first season with Pivot Factory Racing, he brings that momentum with him as the team looks ahead to building on his results and continued growth in Elite Men’s Downhill.

Roger Vieira

We’re stoked to welcome Roger Vieira back for his first full season with Pivot Factory Racing as the team heads into 2026. After joining the program mid-year, Roger finished 46th overall in the Elite Men’s Downhill standings and delivered one of the season’s standout moments with a win at the Red Bull Genova Cerro Abajo Urban Downhill event.

Those results underline Roger’s ability to perform across a wide range of courses and race formats. As he heads into a complete season with the team, Roger looks to build on that foundation and continue progressing through the Elite Men’s Downhill field.

Jenna Hastings

Jenna Hastings capped 2025 as one of the strongest competitors in Elite Women’s Downhill. She finished 20th overall in the Elite Women’s standings and claimed victories at three Crankworx Downhill events, demonstrating speed and consistency across a host of demanding courses.

Her 2025 results highlight the impact she has across multiple events and shows her ability to deliver when it matters most. With a new season on the horizon, Jenna looks to bring that same competitive drive and focus to each race of 2026.

Bernard Kerr

Bernard Kerr’s 2025 season was shaped by ups and downs. He began the year with a second-place finish at the Crankworx Summer Series in New Zealand early in the season. Ahead of the 2026 Downhill World Cup Opening Round, a wrist and hand injury forced him to miss several months of racing, ultimately resulting in a 44th-place finish in the Elite Men’s Downhill overall standings.

The season highlighted Bernard’s speed and capability when on form, and his experience continues to make him a core presence in Pivot Factory Racing, contributing both on race weekends and to the development of the program.

Enduro

Morgane Charre

Morgane Charre continues to set the benchmark in Enduro competition. During the 2025 season, she delivered an exceptional run of results, finishing on the podium in five races with two fourth-place finishes, two third-place finishes and a second-place result across the year.

That level of consistency underscores Morgane’s position as one of the most formidable riders in the discipline. Her ability to contend for podiums at nearly every start makes her a constant threat for the top step, regardless of venue or conditions.

The Rigs

For 2026, Pivot Factory Racing will be competing on the latest Pivot Phoenix, a downhill machine built for speed, control and consistency across the most demanding tracks. The Phoenix brings 210 mm of rear and 200 mm of front travel, MX wheels and Pivot x Dave Weagle’s DW6 linkage with dual-chain drive, providing precise suspension performance and traction across every section of the course. We’re excited to see it perform on the world’s toughest race tracks throughout the 2026 season.

On the Enduro side of things, Pivot athletes will race the Firebird, offering 165 mm of rear travel paired with a 170 mm fork, with options for MX or full 29-inch wheel setups, and a wide range of adjustability to suit different stages, conditions and rider preferences. Its versatility and composure make it a proven choice for the demands of Enduro racing.