Adam Brayton needs little in the way of an introduction. Hailing from Keswick in the Lake District, Brayton is a highly renowned Downhill World Cup racer who started back in 2008. With over 100 World Cup starts to his name, it’s fair to say that Adam is a bit of a legend in the sport.
He’s still keeping it at the sharp end of races, with a top-10 finish at Red Bull Hardline in 2024 as well as 6th place at the National Champs. Brayton will have a full complement of Saracen bikes at his disposal, with the Myst X and Ariel 60 X being his current frames of choice. Away from racing, you’ll find Adam building his local trails and sharing his activities through his Gas-To-Vlog YouTube channel, as well as enjoying a spot of fishing whenever he can.
Dan Bateson is a true jack-of-all-trades and a master of them all, earning his status as a top freeride and downhill rider. Known for his big sends and viral clips, Dan is one of the most popular riders you’ll ever meet and is now a pretty handy MTB coach. He’s been riding Saracen bikes since he was 15, cutting his teeth at Chicksands Bike Park.
We had a short time apart, but now we are beyond excited to welcome Dan back as an official rider for 2025. We have some big plans together.
Despite only riding for two and a half years, Lucy has already gained a huge amount of respect in the UK mountain biking scene for her ability on the bike. She has more tricks in her bag than some riders who have been riding their whole lives and has big plans for the future.
From Dulverton in Somerset, Lucy rides a bit of everything but loves nothing more than a good jump session – something that’s fairly obvious when you take a look at her videos! For 2025, she wants to add a few more tricks to her extensive repertoire, with bigger long-term goals of riding at the biggest bike jams in Europe, including Audi Nines.
Charlie Hart is one of the most exciting young dirt jump prospects in the country. Known for his fearless approach, Charlie has bags of style, and the sky is the limit for this young man. Whether he's sending it at his local bike park or hitting massive dirt jumps, his riding is all about control, precision, and airtime.
Charlie has big dreams for the future, and we are proud to support him as he chases them. We can’t wait to see how far he can go.
Becci "Skelly" Skelton – a professional athlete, coach, and SEN sports mentor. National downhill champ in 2019, Becci has been riding with Saracen for 5 years, loving the durability and responsiveness of our bikes. Becci is tackling some big challenges this year, including an Easter Everest ride at Dyfi Bike Park and the TransMadeira 6-day enduro race. She’s also excited to return to downhill racing with her Myst, aiming for the Masters World Champs.
Becci is one of the most dedicated riders out there and does everything with a massive smile on her face – no wonder we get on so well!
Fin and Ren are two young riders who live and breathe bikes. Full of energy and always up for an adventure, they tackle every trail and bike park they can. Whether they're speeding down a trail or nailing jumps, their riding is all about fun and a growing love for mountain bikes. They put the Ariel JNR through its paces and are definitely a couple of riders to watch out for in the future.
Daniel is one of the most exciting young downhill prospects coming out of Scotland right now. Based in Fort William, he is also supported by our friends at the Nevis Range, and there is no better place in the country to hone your skills than the famous, unforgiving tracks of Aonach Mór.
Like Daniel, downhill racing is in our DNA, and we’re excited to see what we can achieve together over the coming years.
