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Jackie Tyson

'For better or worse, teams are here' - The rosters in 2026 as riders join forces for off-road alliances as the next evolution of gravel and endurance MTB racing takes shape

Geerike Schreurs lined up at Santa Vall 2026 as the new teammate on Specialized Off-road alongside eventual winner Sofia Gomez Villafañe.

Gravel teams were once the outliers, an anomaly that was nevertheless acknowledged as a direction in which the sport might head down the track, but that step into the future is now well and truly here. Plus, it's not just two or three riders with the same sponsors, but setups with substantial numbers and even 'super' teams with multiple leaders.

Whether they are alliances, collections or true unified squads, it is clear that teams are coming to gravel racing with a rush in 2026, and they are here to stay.

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