FACTORY RACING DH - MOUNTAINBIKE - RACING - CUBE WORLD

Kasper Hickman and Rosa Zierl, two promising talents from the Next Generation programme, are stepping up to the Factory Team for the 2025 season. After strong performances in 2024, both riders will compete in the junior category – and therefore the World Cup – for the first time.

Together with the elite athletes Max Hartenstern (Germany) and Jess Blewitt (New Zealand), they are forming a powerful line-up. Blewitt, one of the rising stars of the downhill circuit, has become a regular on the podium despite battling injury setbacks. “I’m stoked on the team and the bike. I immediately felt part of the CUBE family,” says the Factory Racing rider. Seven-time German Downhill Champion Max Hartenstern continues with Factory Racing, bringing consistency, speed, and experience to the squad.

The downhill arm of the Next Generation programme, launched in 2024, remains a key part of CUBE’s talent development strategy in 2025. The goal: to support young riders on their journey towards the Factory Racing Team.

TEAM

JESS BLEWITT

One of the rising stars of the downhill scene. Despite injury setbacks, she has consistently landed on the podium and is looking forward to the 2025 season with the Factory Team.

MAX HARTENSTERN

Seven-time German Downhill Champion and a cornerstone of the Factory Racing Team. He brings valuable experience and consistency, aiming for more top results in 2025.

ROSA ZIERL

A promising rider from the Next Generation Team, set to make a debut in the junior category and the World Cup in 2025. Strong performances in 2024 highlight her potential for a bright future.

KASPER HICKMAN

An emerging talent from the Next Generation programme, stepping up to the Factory Racing Team for 2025. After a strong 2024 season, he will compete in the junior category and World Cup for the first time.

Jess Blewitt

One of the rising stars of the downhill scene. Despite injury setbacks, she has consistently landed on the podium and is looking forward to the 2025 season with the Factory Team.

New Zealand

Max Hartenstern

Seven-time German Downhill Champion and a cornerstone of the Factory Team. He brings valuable experience and consistency, aiming for more top results in 2025.

Germany

Rosa Zierl

A promising rider from the Next Generation Team, set to make a debut in the Junior category and the World Cup in 2025. Strong performances in 2024 highlight her potential for a bright future.

Austria

Kasper Hickman

An emerging talent from the Next Generation programme, stepping up to the Factory Team for 2025. After a strong 2024 season, he will compete in the Junior category and World Cup for the first time.

Finland

RACE SCHEDULE

16–19 May	UCI DH World Cup	Bielsko-Biała, Poland
30 May – 1 June	UCI DH World Cup	Loudenvielle-Peyragudes, France
5–8 June	UCI DH World Cup	Saalfelden-Leogang, Austria
20–22 June	UCI DH World Cup	Val di Sole, Trentino, Italy
3–6 July	UCI DH World Cup	La Thuile, Aosta Valley, Italy
9–13 July	UCI DH World Cup	Pal Arinsal, Andorra
21–31 August	UCI DH World Cup	Haute-Savoie, France
1–14 September	UCI Mountainbike World Championship	Valais, Switzerland
18–21 September	UCI DH World Cup	Bike Kingdom, Lenzerheide, Switzerland
3–5 October	UCI DH World Cup	Lake Placid Olympic Region, New York, USA
9–12 October	UCI DH World Cup	Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada