It sounds crazy, but Pivot’s tolerance for passing a QC check is thinner than a human hair. This level of precision ensures that each bike that leaves our factories meets the highest standards for performance and safety. By setting such high standards, we guarantee that our bikes are among the best performing and consistent in the industry, and it is a big reason Pivot’s hold their value better than other brands.  

“I’ve always been curious about what it would be like to be a mother and run my own business. I’ve talked myself into it – it’s going to work. Maybe I can’t guide here and there, but I’m very driven to make it work.” The company’s schedule will take them to Helena, Montana, and Mendocino, California, before Italy and Slovenia in the coming months – and Burch will be along for the ride.   

During the March and April Arizona gravel camps, she welcomed the guests at the Stage Stop Inn with a stroller. It wasn’t easy, but with the help of Zander at home with baby Burchie, she was able to lead the shakeout ride that afternoon, thirteen miles up to her favorite place in the San Rafael Valley. However, this time at the “Boomshakalaka” – guide slang for the first view of Saddle Mountain – she found herself ducking into the support truck to pump while the crew took in the view. As the camp progressed, Heidi led the group out on longer days but would peel off at the first refueling stop to return to base to relieve her mother, sister, or babysitter, depending on the day.   

Coming off a season in which he supported Pivot Factory Racing in their most successful season yet, Bernard impressively secured the 5th overall spot in the UCI DH World Cup Series. For 2023 Bernard is most looking forward to the continued development of the Next Gen program.

“I’m excited to watch the Next Gen kids, seeing them and their excitement as their World Cup careers start is amazing to be a part of!” 

Half of the Worldwide Wide World of Sports duo, Matt Walker, is back for the 2023 season after a season of “absolute chaos, but in all the best ways.” And what an appropriate way to describe it. In 2022 Matt put together one of his most successful seasons yet. Consistently finishing in the top 10, with a 3rd place finish at the Sugarloaf EWS. We are excited to see what 2023 has in store for Matt, and he is too. 

“In 2023 I’m just excited to keep the ball rolling with the PFR team and Next Gen members. New adventures and just being able to do more of what we enjoy!” 

The newest member of Pivot Factory Racing, and older brother to Dane Jewett of PFR Next Gen, Jakob Jewett is excited to hit the racecourse with PFR in 2023. Starting his racing career climbing the junior ranks in the downhill category, he looks to come out strong in his first year with PFR.  

“Nothing puts a bigger smile on my face than when I am on two wheels. My childhood dream of riding bikes professionally is becoming a reality with the Pivot Factory Racing team.” 

The youngest member of PFR Next Gen at 15, Teagan is entering her second year with the team. Last season was filled with firsts for her, from racing overseas to entering several pro events. As well, Teagan is the only rider on the PFR or Next Gen teams hailing from the United States. We look forward to seeing what Teagan can do in 2023.    

“I am really looking forward to the 2023 season. It’s going to be so much fun hanging out, racing and riding with everyone!” 

“When you are in flow state and have a mean run, you break the gate then cross the line. You don’t remember anything in-between, and you can’t hear any crowds. When you can’t hear the crowds, you know you’re doing something good.” – Ed Masters

Rather than perceiving unwanted thoughts as negative and investing all your energy into controlling your thoughts, Taylor suggests we embody strategies in aid of finding the desired flow state.  

“Common psychological factors for high performance in my experience and based on research is psychological flexibility. This is an athlete’s ability to experience unwanted thoughts and emotions, while being able to separate oneself from those unwanted experiences and focus on the task at hand. Athletes who perform consistently and at a high level still have a tonne of difficult thoughts and feelings, but they’re able to make room for these thoughts and feelings so they can refocus and do what is important.”  – Taylor Rapley

The WTB x Pivot Endurance Off-Road Team will be laying down the watts on the race-focused Pivot Vault for all gravel events throughout the season, while endurance mountain bike races will have them aboard Pivot’s full-suspension Mach 4 SL or LES SL hardtail. 

Eric hails from Boulder, Colorado where he attended the University of Colorado before delving into his career as a rider, team owner and cycling coach. He also part-times as the team’s mechanic if that duty calls. 2021 & 2022 Pan-America Cyclocross champion, Eric is bringing his experience and determination to the Lifetime Grand Prix circuit in 2023.  

also her first race on the World Cup circuit, was held in Lourdes, France. She finished in 6th place, already checking that top 10 finish box for the year. Jenna followed up with an impressive 4th place finish at Fort William.

Building on her strong finishes at Lourdes and Fort William, Jenna went on to Leogang, where she put down a dominant run and secured her first World Cup podium of the year, crossing the finish line in 2nd place, with vomit pouring out of her helmet; the result of giving 100% effort with nerves on high-alert.

The first of its kind, Fox Live Valve is a responsive electronic MTB suspension system that, in real–time, reads the trail and optimizes the suspension to best suit current conditions. Partnered with our proven dw-Link suspension platform, it creates a whole new way of experiencing the trail.  

The Pivot models that are Live Valve Compatible are:  

• Mach 4SL  
• Trail 429 
• Shadowcat 
• Switchblade 
• Mach 6 
• Firebird