There's no doubt Greg Minnaar is the greatest downhill mountain bike racer of all time, the South African downhill legend has pulled the coveted rainbow jersey over his head four times in what has been a glittering career. He also has an unmatched 23 World Cup career victories, the majority of the 42-year-old South African's success has been with the Santa Cruz Syndicate team, a dream partnership that has been ripping up the downhill playbook for 16 years, but all good things come to an end, and the announcement no mountain bike fan wanted to hear, has happened – the GOAT, Greg Minnaar, is leaving Syndicate Santa Cruz.
The Santa Cruz Syndicate released a statement confirming the news yesterday.
"After 16 epic years of racing, puzzling, and making incredible memories together, Greg Minnaar is hanging up his Syndicate jersey. We wish Greg nothing but the best and want to extend a huge thanks for everything he and the Santa Cruz Syndicate have accomplished together. From the dominant 00s to his current status as the Greatest Of All Time. It’s been one hell of a ride."
