"The rumors have been confirmed, and Andreas Kolb is now officially signed with Santa Cruz Syndicate. What has already been an exceptional year for the Syndicate just keeps getting better as Andi Kolb joins Jackson Goldstone, Nina Hoffman, Eliana Hulsebosch, Felix Griffiths, and Laurie Greenland for the 2026 season. This news follows an exciting end to the season for the Syndicate in Mont-Saint-Anne, contrasting the turbulent year that YT Industries has experienced, resulting in hardship and uncertainty for its robust roster of athletes."
"Andreas found his speed in the Austrian Alps and used that speed to become a World Cup winner, a former European champion, and a familiar name on the podium. His smooth style delivers at every split, and his control of the bike on the steeps makes him a powerful presence on the gnarliest tracks and a valuable asset for the Syndicate. The public, or Kolb himself, couldn't have received this news better, and we're all glad to see him end up on"
""The YT bankruptcy, which came at the worst possible time for me, has now turned into something good: Syndicate approached me, and I signed for at least the next two years. So the worst situation has now become the happiest of my life," Kolb told Derstandard in a recent interview. "I see it this way: the move to Syndicate is an upgrade for me. It's always been"
Andreas Kolb signed with Santa Cruz Syndicate for the 2026 season alongside Jackson Goldstone, Nina Hoffman, Eliana Hulsebosch, Felix Griffiths, and Laurie Greenland. YT Industries filed for bankruptcy, leaving many riders to self-fund travel and support mechanics and prompting roster instability. Kolb previously left Atherton Racing for the YT Mob and now moves teams again amid YT's turbulence. Kolb is a World Cup winner and former European champion known for smooth style, steep-line control, and consistent podium performance on challenging tracks. The Syndicate secured Kolb on a multi-year deal that the rider describes as an upgrade and a positive turn.
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