The off-season in mountain biking often brings change, but the lead-up to 2025 has delivered a seemingly unprecedented wave of roster shakeups. From rising stars to seasoned champions, many riders are leaving behind familiar jerseys and taking bold steps toward new opportunities—or facing uncertain futures. Here’s a look at some of the names bidding farewell to their teams and what’s next for them in this evolving landscape.
Jenn Jackson
Canadian XCO, XCC and XCM champion Jenn Jackson is off Liv Factory Racing for 2025. This comes after two years on the team and a stellar 2024 season.
“Looking forward to a new team and seeing what the future has in store! Excited when I can share publicly the new program.”
Bjorn Riley
Bjorn Riley’s announcement marks the end of an era with Trek Future Racing. After three years with the team, Riley’s growth as a rider has been extraordinary. From entering the U23 XC ranks to securing his first World Cup win at Les Gets, his time at Trek has been transformative.
While Riley hasn’t yet disclosed his next move, his elite-level debut promises to be one to watch.
Dante Silva
Dante Silva is facing the uncertainty of change as he departs from Canyon and the CLLCTV Factory DH team. After three years of highs, including a strong showing in 2024, Silva now finds himself without a team for the upcoming season.
“Thank you so much Fabien Barel, Gabe Fox, Andrea Gotti, Canyon and CLLCTV MTB for three great years racing with the team,” Silva wrote. “Every race I’ve done as an elite has been on a Canyon, so it’s really hard to say goodbye… Still on the struggle bus right now looking for a team for next year but stoked on whatever’s to come.”
Loana Lecomte
French phenom Loana Lecomte has also announced her departure from Canyon CLLCTV. Joining the team after a breakout 2021 season, Lecomte’s tenure was marked by resilience and triumph, including a dominant victory at Mont-Sainte-Anne following a tumultuous 2024 season.
“Thank you very much for these three years,” Lecomte wrote in an emotional post. “It was a time of success, hard times with rebounding and especially unbelievable moments. ”
Her next steps remain a mystery, but Lecomte’s track record suggests her next chapter will be just as compelling.
Kate Courtney
After six years of racing with Scott-SRAM MTB Racing, Kate Courtney is preparing for a new adventure. Since joining the team in 2019, Courtney has amassed a world…
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