Cannondale Factory Racing (CFR) has announced that the 2026 World Cup season will be its final under the current banner, concluding over 30 years of elite mountain bike competition. This decision aligns with broader corporate changes, including the planned closure of Cannondale’s assembly facility in Almelo, Netherlands, by the end of 2027, resulting in approximately 120 job losses. (pinkbike.com)
Looking ahead, Cannondale plans to launch the “Cannondale Rogues” in January 2027. This initiative will feature a diverse roster of racers, content creators, and community leaders across mountain, gravel, and other cycling disciplines, marking a shift towards a more inclusive and community-focused approach. (pinkbike.com)
In recent racing news, CFR’s Luca Martin secured his first win of the year at the 2026 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. Martin clinched victory in the men’s elite Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) race after a tense final-lap battle, capitalizing on a crash by last week’s winner, Adrien Boichis. (cyclingnews.com)
Additionally, CFR has unveiled a new collaboration with Gobik for the 2026 season, introducing a refreshed team kit that maintains the team’s iconic colors while enhancing visibility and intensity. (cannondale.com)
Highlights:
- Jenny Rissveds wins again in Lenzerheide as Luca Martin scores first Mountain Bike World Series victory of year, Published on Sunday, June 21
- The Cannondale x Team Dream CAAD14 collaboration is wild – and limited to just 100 framesets worldwide, Published on Tuesday, June 16