South African mountain bike racing star, Luke Moir, has been left stranded without a team just weeks before the 2025 XCO racing season starts and is searching for support. The new Swiss team he was signed for hasn’t secured its title sponsorship, leaving Moir and other team members scrambling for support. Here’s how you can assist.
Moir, one of the top Under-23 XCO racers in the world last year, signed an agreement with a team for the 2025 season at the end of 2024. However, due to mismanagement, the team falsely led riders to believe a sponsor was secured when it was not, ultimately causing the team’s collapse and leaving Moir stranded at the last minute without structured support or the opportunity to race the full 2025 World Cup Circuit.
Despite this devastating setback, Moir is determined to keep racing. He has explored every possible team option, but at this time of year, most teams are either full or out of budget. This leaves him with two options: finding another team late in the game or competing as a privateer. Given the current situation, racing as a privateer is now the best and most realistic path forward.
MORE ABOUT MOIR
In 2024, Moir closed out the Under-23 season ranked 7th globally overall, showcasing his skill and potential among the world’s top young riders. He was also selected as a reserve rider for Paris 2024 Olympic Games, claimed his 9th South African Championship title, and secured a World Cup podium in Canada – proving he is a world-class athlete. Now transitioning to the Elite category, he has his sights firmly set on qualifying for the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028 during the next three-and-a-half years.
Moir starts the 2025 season with an Elite UCI XCO ranking of 44, which guarantees entry into UCI MTB World Cups, as he remains well within the top-100 required for the highest-tier events.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Moir is one of South Africa’s brightest MTB talents, and with your backing, he can continue to compete on the world stage instead of being sidelined due to circumstances beyond his control.
Corporate sponsors will receive proportional exposure across social media, race kit branding, news articles, and TV coverage. Every bit of support counts – financial, technical, or logistical.
WHAT MOIR NEEDS TO KEEP RACING
Financial partners to cover essential costs and ensure Moir competes at the highest level in 2025. Contributions will go toward:
- Travel & accommodation support for international World Cup races
- Entry fees for UCI World Cup races
- Equipment & technical support (bikes, servicing, nutrition, gear)
- Training expenses
Sponsors will receive brand placement on Moir’s race kit and clothing, along with proportional exposure across media platforms.
See Moir’s Instagram account here.
Interested in supporting Moir? Please send an email to Ciska on ciskaaustin@gmail.com.
BACK-A-BUDDY ACCOUNT
A Back-a-Buddy account has been established in the meantime to allow funds to be raised to assist cover Moir’s costs until he establishes a sponsorship base.
Here’s the link to the Luke Moir Back-a-Buddy account.
