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February 03 2025
Saracen Signs Adam Brayton for 2025!
Saracen is excited to announce that Adam Brayton will be joining the team for the 2025 season. A well-known name in downhill mountain biking, Adam has been competing at the highest level since 2008. His early success, including a notable 6th place finish at Champery in his first season, set the stage for what has been an incredible career. Now,...
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January 31 2025
Saracen welcomes back Dan Bateson
Saracen is excited to announce that Dan Bateson is returning to ride for the brand in 2025! A true jack-of-all-trades and master of all, Dan Bateson is a local Freeride and Downhill legend, known for his big sends and viral clips. Having ridden Saracen bikes since he was just a 15-year-old kid at Chicksands Bike Park, the brand is beyond...
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January 28 2025
Saracen is delighted to announce its first rider for 2025 - Lucy Downs.
Despite only riding for two and a half years, Lucy has already gained a huge amount of respect for in the UK mountain biking scene for her insane ability on the bike. She has more in her bag of tricks than some riders that have been riding their whole lives and has big plans for where she can go. From...
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December 19 2024
Farewell Madison Saracen: From Underdogs to World Champions
After 14 incredible years, 24 riders, 67 World Cup podiums, 4 World Championships, 15 National Champions, over 300 races, and countless crashes, the time has come to say goodbye to Madison Saracen. It’s been one hell of a ride. From our humble beginnings as underdogs to standing tall as World Champions, the journey has been filled with unforgettable moments, incredible...
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December 17 2024
Singletrack Editors' Choice 2024: Saracen Ariel 30 Elite
The Saracen Ariel 30 Elite is the latest addition to the brand’s Ariel series, and it’s hard not to be impressed by the vibrant yellow frame. But it’s not just about looks—how does it perform on the trails? Let’s break it down. First Impressions: Ride-Ready Straight Out of the Box From the moment I jumped on the Ariel 30 Elite,...
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November 22 2024
Saracen x MBUK: Fort William
Ever wondered what it takes to conquer the legendary Fort William World Cup downhill track? It’s a course that strikes fear into even the most seasoned riders, with its brutal rock gardens, towering drops, and heart-pounding descents. This iconic track is where skill, grit, and engineering excellence collide—and for the first time, MBUK’s Tom Marvin decided to take it on....
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October 18 2024
Saracen x Nevis Range Jam
A chance to celebrate the start of something new and enjoy a final ride out with the Madison Saracen Factory Race Team In a weekend of mixed emotions, we headed up to the fantastic Nevis Range for a day of riding bikes and having a great time. Despite some very 'wintery' conditions, the cold and rain couldn't dampen our spirits...
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September 17 2024
Saracen x Nevis Range Launch Jam!
Join Us for an Epic Day at the Saracen x Nevis Range Launch Jam! We’re thrilled to invite you to a day packed with adrenaline, excitement, and biking brilliance at the Saracen x Nevis Range Jam! This is your chance to experience a thrilling day of biking with special guests, including a final ride with the legendary Madison Saracen Race...
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September 04 2024
Ariel 60 landing on the biggest Mountain Bike Magazine
The Saracen Ariel 60 is making waves in the mountain biking world, recently landing on the cover of Mountain Bike UK. This aggressive trail bike is built for riders who crave adrenaline, with 160mm of travel and a robust frame that thrives on challenging terrain. Adding to this, the Ariel 60 is been ridden by the one and only Becci...
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August 27 2024
Makeover time: Madison Saracen's New Look for World Championship's 2024
Madison Saracen Factory Race Team have revealed their fresh new look for World Championships in Andorra. Matt Walker, Greg Williamson and George Madley have received their one-of-a-kind Madison Clothing kit and Saracen Myst downhill bikes that are guaranteed to make the riders stand out on track. These are three Saracen Mysts that you will never forget and you’ll be...
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August 22 2024
Matt, Greg and George all selected for World Championships
In fantastic news we are super proud that all three of our Madison Saracen riders have been selected to represent Team GB at the upcoming Downhill World Championships in Andorra from 28th August to 1st September. Matt Walker and Greg Williamson will be competing in the Elite Men’s category while George Madley will be experiencing his first World Championships in the Junior...
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August 07 2024
Saracen agree deal with Nevis Range to be official bike supplier
Saracen is excited to announce that it has agreed a five-year deal to be the official bike supplier to iconic mountain biking venue, the Nevis Range. In a significant move for the brand, Saracen will be the exclusive hire bike supplier for the Nevis Range giving 500,000 visitors a year the chance to ride a Myst or Ariel at arguably...
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July 22 2024
Madison Saracen Clean sweep at the National Championships!
What a weekend for the Madison Saracen team where every single rider came away with a National title and a new GB sleeve for next year. In an unprecedented weekend for the team, Matt Walker, George Madley, Felix Griffiths and Liv Taylor all won their respective categories at Rhyd-y-Felin to prove that the Saracen Myst is definitely the fastest...
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July 11 2024
Madison Saracen Factory Race Team to cease racing at the end of 2024
Madison Saracen Factory Race Team has regrettably announced that 2024 will be its last season of professional racing.
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July 08 2024
Myst Pro wins out in MBUK grouptest
The Saracen Myst Pro has won MBUK's downhill bike grouptest, securing four-stars and praise for delivering superb value.
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July 08 2024
Williamson and Walker crash out at Les Gets
The Madison Saracen Factory Team faced a tough weekend of racing at Les Gets, with both Matt Walker and Greg Williamson falling victim early in the schedule of the fifth round of the World Cup series.
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July 01 2024
Need one E-Bike to do it all? BikeRadar think the Ariel 50E should be on your list!
BikeRadar have lauded our Ariel 50E as being a great all-rounder, awarding it four-stars in its latest test.