Hungry for more titles

Nino Schurter, the living legend of mountain biking, has always ridden for Scott and has been part of Thomas Frischknecht's team since 2002. Just like the rest of the team, Schurter had a contract until the end of 2020. At the age of 33, the winner of three Olympic medals, eight world championships and seven World Cup titles has committed to two more years of racing at the highest level.

"I'm anything but tired of what I do - whether it's riding or winning races. There is still a lot I want to do and win, and we can achieve a lot together with this team," says Schurter.
"Winning a fourth Olympic medal would be a dream. To equal Julien Absalon's record of 33 wins in the Cross-Country World Cup is something I also want to achieve. Stage races have become another passion of mine, so winning the legendary Cape Epic in my second home country of South Africa for the third time is another goal on my bucket list."

Unaware of the positive effects

World champion Kate Courtney, who only joined the Scott team in 2019, states: "When I joined the Scott-Sram team last season, I knew I had the opportunity to learn from the best. However, at that time I had no idea what impact the team, the environment and the support would have on me personally and professionally. Win or lose, having the right people around you allows you to continue to set big goals and push your limits. For me, this goal was achieved last season when I won the overall World Cup. And also now, as I prepare to give my best possible performance at the Olympic Games this summer.
I'm incredibly proud and excited to extend my contract with the team and retain our main sponsors Scott and Sram. When it comes to working with this group of people and riding on the best equipment available - I couldn't say yes fast enough,"

Kate Courtney.

Continuity in the team

For the coming 2020 season, Scott-Sram will continue its collaboration with Swiss rider Lars Forster, who joined the team in 2019 and proved to be a great asset with his first victory in the last World Cup race of 2019. He and Nino Schurter were also the perfect team to attack in stage races such as the Cape Epic. Andri Frischknecht completes the set-up and is entering his fourth year in the elite class.

The team doesn't just have the most successful riders in its ranks. In races where every second and every detail counts, a team also needs the most capable mechanics and the most capable support team. With Yanick Gyger, Brad Copeland and Kurt Gross, Schurter & Co. rely on the best mechanics on the scene.

As important partners since 2002, Sram and Rock Shox have a long tradition with Scott and the team as reliable partners. Sram has increasingly acted as title sponsor since 2017. The extension of the cooperation for a further two years, until the end of 2022, gives the team stability and ensures a strong commitment.
Team Manager Thomas Frischknecht concludes: "In addition to the racing results, which speak for themselves, there is a fruitful relationship between the team and its partners involved in product development. We love contributing to the development of the fastest mountain bikes and equipment in the world, and we enjoy this engagement with Scott and Sram/Rock Shox as well as with all other partners.

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