Gates Belt Drive

04/21/2026

Triple win for AON Racing on Gates Belt Drive bikes at the 2026 British National Downhill Series opener

🥇 Elite Women: takes 1st with an incredible 21.86-second lead
🥇 Elite Open: takes 1st
🥇 Junior Open: takes 1st

Three wins. One clear message: belt drive performance is no longer up for debate.

12/10/2025

As 2025 comes to an end, we are proud of the efforts from the teams, riders, and engineers that made this exciting UCI Downhill WorldCup season happen 🤝

This year of racing proved that belt driven bicycles have what it takes to reach the podium, and we are excited to see what the future holds!

Although very close, nobody reached the top step of the podium in 2025. The Belted Purse is still up for grabs in 2026, so buckle up and enjoy another year of action packed racing with riders striving to be the first to put a belt driven bike on top and claim 100k! 🏁

11/12/2025

Custom craftsmanship meets smooth power transfer.

Straight from Sydney, Australia, meet Ronan Lane’s masterpiece from — spotted at Sea Otter Australia.
This one’s built to ride hard and stay clean:

Custom steel frame
29" wheels
170mm / 160mm suspension
Gates CDX Belt Drive + Effigear Mimic gearbox
i-track suspension platform

Built for riders who demand precision, silence, and zero compromise.

What’s your dream setup? Let us know below

10/23/2025

Check out the all-new TM-B by — where minimal maintenance meets maximum ride thrill!
• Carbon-fiber gates belt drive = no chain, no oil, no mess.

• Up to 100 mi range, modular frame, and high-tech ride modes for the future of mobility.

Ready to ride differently? Tap in & ride smarter.

10/09/2025

Day 1 at Roc d’Azur – What a Start!

Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by today to get an inside look at our products, our brand, and our vision for the future of bicycle drivetrain.
We loved sharing the cutting-edge eMTBs from top OEM partners and showing you what makes the Gates belt drive system a game-changer.

3 more days to go – come visit us at the Gates belt drive booth and see (and feel) the difference for yourself!

06/12/2025

Ever wondered what it’s like to ditch the chain for a Gates Belt Drive on a downhill bike? Hear what , , and had to say about their first impressions making the switch. ➡️

05/21/2025

Gates was proud to provide free bike maintenance at the Bike & Roll event in our hometown of Denver, Colorado.

The day was packed with fun, prizes, and interactive bike safety courses that helped students build confidence and road awareness. We’re always glad to support young riders and safe cycling!

05/15/2025

€100K to the first elite racer who wins a UCI World Cup DH race on a Gates Belt Drive bike.

Why? Because we believe belt drives are the future of racing—and we’re ready to prove it. Four teams. Sixteen riders. One belt. Let’s see who makes history. https://go.gates.com/GBD-100k-BELTED-PURSE.html

Read all about our “Belted Purse” challenge here https://www.bike-eu.com/49746/gates-invites-innovation-in-downhill-racing-with-e100k-prize-purse

The Gates Corporation leads the drivetrain revolution with its carbon Belt Drive system. With an aim to redefine racing performance, they're offering €100K to the first elite rider to win a UCI DH race on a belt-driven bike, boldly backing their innovation.

05/12/2025

Hattie Harnden takes the win at EDR Round 1 in Pietra Ligure! The €100K Belted Purse is reserved for the UCI DH season—but that’s just a week away. The countdown is on… let the belt-driven battles begin.

📸 © WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series

05/09/2025

Who will claim the Gates 100k Belted Purse as we kick off the 2025 UCI World Cup Downhill season May 18th at Bielsko-Biala in Southern Poland?

Comment below which team will win - BONUS POINTS if you specify the Rider/Team AND event!

AON Racing (Gamux Bikes)
Atherton Racing (Atherton Bikes)
Intense Factory Racing (Intense Cycles)
MSRacing (Zerode Bikes)

Follow updates at go.gates.com/GBD-100K-BELTED-PURSE.html