2024: Defining Performance for Factor

The 2024 season was a year of significant milestones for Factor Bikes, with achievements that highlighted our dedication to engineering precision and delivering exceptional performance. These accomplishments reflect our commitment to supporting athletes and riders at every level to reach their potential.

A Season of Speed

The year began with a standout performance as Stevie Williams claimed victory at the SANTOS Tour Down Under, riding the then yet-to-be-released Factor OSTRO VAM paired with Black Inc 48|58 wheels. Securing both the overall classification and the Queen stage, this achievement marked Williams’ first WorldTour GC win and Israel-Premier Tech’s inaugural stage race victory of 2024.

Williams went on to take victory in one of the most brutal editions of La Flèche Wallonne in the spring and the Tour of Britain in the autumn, while IPT’s Derek Gee had a General Classification breakthrough performance at the Critérium du Dauphiné where he took 3rd overall. These results illustrate Factor’s focus on innovative engineering and our relentless pursuit of speed and efficiency.

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Human Powered Health

The US-based Human Powered Health team found great success on the Women’s World Tour circuit racing aboard their eye-catching OSTRO VAMs. Sprinting talents Daria Pikulik and Silvia Zanardi honed their skills and grabbed several victories for the team. In her first year with Human Powered Health, Ruth Edwards returned to peak condition, taking an overall victory at the prestigious Internationale LOTTO Thüringen Ladies Tour .

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Photo credit: Human Powered Health Cycling / Oskar Scarsbrook

Photo credit: Human Powered Health Cycling / Oskar Scarsbrook

Factor was also proud to see the perennial French champion Cordon-Ragot racing her final season as a professional on the OSTRO VAM.

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JCL Team UKYO

Several riders from JCL Team UKYO enjoyed a great deal of success in 2024. The squad racked up 16 victories including multiple stages and overall victories in both the Tour of Japan and the Tour of Bulgaria. For the Tour of Japan, Giovanni Carboni won two stages, including a solo victory at the top of the fearsome climb up Mount Fuji.

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At the Tour of Bulgaria, the team won three of the five stages on the way to an overall victory by Matteo Malucelli. The team also took the top three places on the podium. A win in stage 1 of the Giro della Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia and multiple stage victories at the PETRONAS Le Tour de Langkawi rounded out the stellar year for the Japanese squad aboard their Factor OSTRO VAMs.

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L39ion of Los Angeles

The team founded by Justin Williams and committed to creating a community and safe space for riders from all backgrounds, continued its domination of the US criterium racing scene. The women’s squad in particular took victory after victory, thanks in large part to Alexis Magner and Kendall Ryan.

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For the men, Robin Carpenter and Ty Magner proved frequent top scorers. Ty even displayed his multi-discipline versatility by becoming US National Cyclocross Champion racing his OSTRO Gravel.

Beyond the professional peloton, the OSTRO VAM proved its capability for riders worldwide. Ranked first in an independent wind tunnel test among 18 superbikes, the OSTRO VAM stood out for its aerodynamic performance, offering real-world gains for cyclists at all levels.

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Conquering Kona

The HANZŌ rose to the challenge at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, where Rudy von Berg delivered Factor’s first podium finish at this iconic event. Its integrated aerodynamic design and precise handling excelled over 112 demanding miles, demonstrating its capability in one of the most rigorous tests of bike engineering.

This success laid the foundation for our latest engineering breakthrough – the SLiCK. Purpose-built for triathlon, it delivers integrated hydration, optimal storage, and adaptable sizing while maintaining Factor's commitment to performance.

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Track Triumph

On the velodrome, the HANZŌ Track achieved extraordinary results, including an Olympic gold medal and a new world record with Aus Cycling in the team pursuit. These accomplishments underscore the impact of years of aerodynamic and carbon development, showcasing how innovation translates into performance.

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Privateers Carving a New Path

LDC

Life Time Grand Prix athlete and climber extraordinaire, Lauren De Crescenzo went from strength to strength in 2024. Racing the prestigious US off-road Life Time Grand Prix on her OSTRO Gravel and LANDO XC, Lauren grabbed several top placings, including victories at The Mid South and The Rad Dirt Fest. A 5th place at road nationals and a victory at Levi's GranFondo aboard the new O2 VAM proved this gravel pro has not forgotten how to slam the competition at a road race.

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A November trip to Kenya to train with fellow Factor athletes on Team AMANI proved a highlight of the year both for her and the Amani and Black Mamba development team.

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Team Amani

The men’s and women’s squads at Team AMANI have spent 2024 finding great success both domestically and abroad. Headlining the top results, Xaverine Nirere and Eric Benz Muhoza won the first-ever Gravel National Championships in Rwanda in the elite women’s and men’s categories, respectively. Victories in the Kirehe Race in Rwanda by Niyonkuru Samuel and Eric Benz Muhoza showed the team can also perform well on the road racing their OSTRO VAMs.

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Rob Britton

Gravel pro, Rob Britton continued to astound us with his ability to push himself to new levels in ultra-gravel races across the globe. Victories at the Seven Serpents and Shasta Gravel Hugger, a 2nd place at Traka 360, a strong performance at the 1,050 km-long Trans Cordilleras in Colombia, 3rd place at BC Belgian Waffle, and even a stage win at the TransRockies mountain bike race on his LANDO XC highlight a hugely successful season for the roadie turned gravel racer.

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Beth Potter

As an Olympic year, 2024 was always going to be a huge season for ultra-successful triathlete Beth Potter. Taking home a bronze medal was the culmination of eight year’s hard work and dedication. She was subsequently honored as Female Athlete of the Year at the Scottish Sports Awards in recognition of her numerous accomplishments this season.

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Ryan Collins

In the world of Ultra Cycling, Ryan Collins is king. Whether racing his HANZŌ time trial bike on the road or his HANZŌ Track on the velodrome, Ryan sets records and pushes boundaries. After winning the Ultra Cycling Worlds, he set four World Records on the velodrome. Averaging close to 48kph for 6 hours, he broke the 100km, 100mi, 200km and 6-hour distance records on the indoor velodrome. That makes a total of eight Guinness World Records* with the HANZŌ Track in 2024, a World Championship title with the HANZŌ, and an FKT across the eastern USA with the HANZŌ and OSTRO VAM.

*Guinness Records pending.

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Empowering Cyclists at Every Level

Factor's commitment to innovation extends beyond elite competition. Whether striving for a podium finish or a personal best, our dedication to precision and performance ensures that every rider experiences the same speed and responsiveness that delivers success on the world stage.

Looking Forward

While we reflect on the achievements of 2024, our focus remains firmly on the future. Factor’s engineering and development teams are continuously exploring new technologies and innovations that build the world’s fastest bicycles.