The "Scott Davos MTB Project" team aims to offer an environment that allows young talents to work with a long-term focus and gradually approach the world's best.

Why an U23 team?

The Swiss mountain bike sport has very good structures at both junior and professional level. In the junior sector, clubs and the national association Swiss Cycling do a very good job and teams such as Scott-Sram also offer a professional environment for professionals. In the U23 sector, however, there is a gap that needs to be filled with this commitment.
 
Team Manager Florian Vogel explains: "The Scott Davos MTB Project has a training character. We work with the athletes on a long-term basis and accompany them on their way to the top of the world".

Video statement by Vogel

Athletes

In the 2023 mountain bike season, the team includes the following athletes:

Dario Lillo, born 2002, Eschenbach SG, 2x World Cup podium and Team World Champion 2022

Maxime L'Homme, born 2003, Vuadens FR, top 15 MTB European Championships 2021

Sven Gerig, born 2004, Attinghausen UR, runner-up Swiss Junior Champion 2022

While Dario already finished on the U23 World Cup podium twice last season, Maxime and Sven's aim is to get closer to the top step by step. The aim of all the athletes is to secure a place among the world's best in the long term.

Partner

The team's main partners are Scott, Destination Davos Klosters and Cornèrcard. The commitment of strong partners is a prerequisite for being able to implement such an ambitious project. With their commitment, our partners are making a lasting commitment to young talent in Swiss mountain biking.

"Davos Klosters is both a training base and a place of strength for various athletes. With our 700-kilometre trail network and the corresponding infrastructure, we offer the best conditions for making it to the top of the world," says Reto Branschi, CEO of Destination Davos Klosters.Philippe Albertano, Country Manager Scott Switzerland: "Scott Sports has been committed to promoting young talent for years. We want to continue our commitment without compromise and support Swiss mountain biking in the long term with this project."scott-davos.ch