Gates Redefines High-Performance Racing with Historic UCI Downhill Racing Victory
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Gates (NYSE: GTES) announced that its Gates Belt Drive system powered the first-ever UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Series victory on a belt-driven bike. Harriet (Hattie) Harnden of AON Racing won in Les Gets, France, earning the €100,000 Gates Belted Purse.
According to Gates, 20 riders competed on bikes equipped with its belt drive, demonstrating the drivetrain’s ability to withstand elite downhill racing. The company stated that insights from this race platform are already informing new product development in durability, power transfer and responsiveness across sport, commuter and micromobility applications.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 04 | Sustainability report | Positive | -1.8% | Report detailed patents, emissions reductions, energy savings, and workplace safety improvements. |
| Jul 31 | 2Q26 earnings report | Positive | +8.5% | Quarterly sales increased and full-year guidance was raised across core financial metrics. |
| Jul 06 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | -3.8% | Company announced the July 31 release date and investor webcast for second-quarter results. |
| Jun 25 | Redomiciliation approval | Neutral | -0.8% | Shareholders approved the proposed move from England and Wales to Bermuda. |
| Jun 23 | Belt Drive expansion | Positive | +0.0% | Gates introduced three thermoplastic sprocket families targeting broader bicycle applications. |
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Gates's recent positive corporate announcements produced mixed reactions, including one strong positive response and two negative responses.
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Gates Belt Drive Powers First-Ever Belted Bike to Win and
The race, held in Les Gets,
"Downhill racing can be brutal on riders and equipment, so to be the first rider to win on a belt-driven bike is honestly pretty exciting," said Hattie Harnden, winner of the
Chris Sugai, General Manager of Mobility at Gates said, "Victories like this don't happen in isolation. This achievement is the result of a collaborative effort across the industry. We want to recognize the mechanics, engineers, and support crew who worked relentlessly to ensure this bike performed at its peak. Special thanks to Gamux for developing a frame that harnesses the power of Gates Belt Drive, proving that engineering innovation leads to game-changing results."
This win reaches beyond the podium; it signals the ongoing commitment Gates has to innovate across the mobility landscape. As global demand for more resilient drivetrain systems rises, Gates is delivering scalable solutions that address sport, commuter, and micromobility platforms. Insights from this race-winning platform are already influencing new product development with advancements in durability, power transfer and responsiveness enhancing the entire product line. As urbanization, electrification, and rider demand accelerate, Gates is not just redefining racing performance but also setting the pace for global high-performance bicycle innovation.
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About Gates Industrial Corporation Ltd.
Gates is a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. Gates offers a broad portfolio of products to diverse aftermarket channel customers and to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as specified components. Gates participates in many sectors of the industrial and consumer markets. Our products play essential roles in a diverse range of applications across a wide variety of end markets ranging from harsh and hazardous industries to everyday consumer applications, including virtually every form of transportation. Our products are sold in more than 130 countries across three major geographies: the Americas; Europe, Middle East & Africa; and Asia Pacific. For more information visit gates.com.
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