Yeti Cycles Announces 2025 Race Programs + Roster

10 athletes, multiple disciplines and a desire to win

On Feb 6, 2025

Yeti Cycles 2025 Factory Race Teams

“(Golden, Colo.) – Yeti Cycles is proud to announce our 2025 Factory Racing Programs.

The 2025 Yeti Factory Race Programs feature 10 elite athletes across multiple gravity disciplines, including Downhill, Enduro, E-Enduro, Dual-Slalom, Pump Track, and Junior racer development. Our title sponsors, FOX Factory and Shimano, play a critical role in supporting these teams.”

Richie rude & Slawomir Lukasik | Photo: Dave Trumpore

Yeti / FOX Factory Enduro Team

Reigning 2024 UCI Enduro World Cup champion Richie Rude (USA) and runner-up Sławomir Łukasik (POL) will be leading the Yeti / FOX Factory Team in 2025. J.T. Fisher (USA) joins the Elite field after finishing second overall in the U21 category last season.

Richie Rude at DHI World Cup. Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec, Canada. October 2024 | Photo: Dave Trumpore

Richie Rude Returns to Downhill

After securing four Enduro World Cup titles, Richie Rude is shifting focus in 2025. He will return to Downhill (DH), riding the Yeti Special Projects DH bike, designed at his request.

“Over the past few years, my interest in racing downhill has increased. Leading into 2025 as the UCI Enduro World Cup Overall Champion and U.S. National Champion, I see this as the perfect opportunity to take on a new challenge. I’ll still compete in select Enduro events to prepare for the UCI Enduro World Championships while focusing on DH.”
– Richie Rude

Yeti / FOX “Devo” Development Team

Representing the U19/Jr. Enduro category, the Yeti / FOX Devo Team includes:

Chloe Bear (USA) – Current US National Elite Enduro Champion
Lacy Adams (AUS) – Rising star with strong results from 2024

Chloe Bear in Peyragudes, France | Photo: Dave Trumpore

Yeti / FOX Factory Downhill Team

For 2025, Yeti Cycles officially re-enters the UCI Downhill World Cup, featuring:

Camille Balanche (SUI) – 2022 DH World Champion
Tyler Waite (NZL) – New Zealand National Downhill Champion
Jonty Williamson (NZL) – Talented first-year junior with strong U17 results

“It is an incredible honor to join the Yeti / FOX Factory Downhill Team. Yeti’s legacy of innovation and performance perfectly aligns with my drive to compete at the highest level.”
– Camille Balanche

Camille Balanche | Photo: Emmanuelle Larfi

Supporting Cash Shaleen

Tragically, Cash Shaleen (USA), a promising Yeti DH rider, suffered a serious accident in late 2024, resulting in lower body paralysis. As he works toward recovery, Yeti Cycles is committed to supporting him.

Please consider donating to Cash’s recovery via Road-2-Recovery.

Tyler Waite at DHI.1 Fort William | Photo: Dave Trumpore

Yeti / Shimano EP Racing Team

Multi-discipline powerhouse Ryan Gilchrist (AUS) returns to the Yeti / Shimano EP Racing Team, alongside George Swift (NZL), a former Yeti / FOX Devo rider.

“After an incredible 2024, I’m proud to continue with Yeti for another three years. I’ll be competing in Crankworx, Pump Track Worlds, and select EDR World Cups, all leading up to the E-EDR World Championships in Switzerland.”
– Ryan Gilchrist

George Swift at EDR.4 Haute-Savoie, Combloux, France | Photo: Dave Trumpore

Looking Ahead to 2025

“After a record year in 2024, we’re excited to grow our World Cup program. Expanding into UCI Downhill World Cup is a big step, and we’re grateful to our sponsors for supporting our vision.”
– Garrett Davis, Director of Marketing, Yeti Cycles

Yeti Race Program Sponsors