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August 20 2025
Becci Skelton Dominates Trans Madeira on Her Ariel 60 X Frame-set
Saracen rider Becci Skelton headed to Madeira for one of Europe’s toughest multi-day enduro events—and came home with the overall win. From breathtaking trails and epic crashes to cold beers at the finish line, discover how the Ariel 60 Elite carried her to victory at Trans Madeira.
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July 29 2025
Saracen announces a new partnership with Caersws Bike Park!
Saracen is proud to become the headline sponsor of Caersws Bike Park in mid-Wales. The partnership brings new infrastructure, a fleet of Saracen demo bikes, and support from top industry brands like Shimano, GTechniq, and Park Tool. Co-owned by former Madison Saracen rider Matt Simmonds, the park continues to grow as a destination for MTB riders across the UK.
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July 21 2025
Building Brayton's Red Bull Hardline Bike
Hardline doesn’t make exceptions. It doesn’t care about reputation or past wins. It’s just raw, unforgiving terrain, and Adam Brayton is ready to face it directly. With a box-fresh Saracen Myst X frameset in the stand and the toughest course of the year ahead, Adam is putting together the bike he’ll need to tackle it. There’s no fanfare. Just tools,...
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July 09 2025
Saracen x Limitlass Festival 2025: Ride, Connect, Progress
We’re excited to announce that Saracen is the headline sponsor of the Limitlass Festival 2025, taking place 8–10 August in Dunkeld, Scotland. This collaboration celebrates a shared mission to empower women in mountain biking while delivering a weekend of community, skills, and adventure you won’t forget. What to Expect at Limitlass Guided rides and coaching for all abilities, from complete...
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June 17 2025
The Story Behind the Paint Job: The Downhill Mountain Bike That Turned Heads
By now, you’ve probably seen the radical new paint jobs on our limited edition Saracen Myst full suspension downhill mountain bikes, but where did the inspiration come from? There’s more to this one than meets the eye—read on to find out the full story behind the look that’s been lighting up the downhill scene. Designing the Future of Full Suspension...
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June 06 2025
Saracen Myst Evolves: New LTD Colours & FOX DHX2
Introducing the Updated Saracen Myst – Now with LTD Series Colourways We’re stoked to officially launch the updated Saracen Myst – now available with all-new LTD series colourways and loaded with cutting-edge tech, including the brand-new FOX DHX2 coil shock. Whether you're charging down the steepest World Cup tracks or lapping your local black runs, the Myst is built to...
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May 15 2025
Saracen and Firecrest MTB Launch Young Rider Development Programme
Saracen is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Firecrest MTB to launch the Firecrest MTB – Saracen Young Rider Development Programme (DeVo). This collaboration unites two powerhouses in British mountain biking with one clear goal: to support and develop the next generation of elite downhill racers. Investing in the Future of UK Downhill This season, the team comprises...
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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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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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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...