HOLLADAY, Utah (March 6, 2025) — SCOTT USA welcomes elite gravel racer Brennan Wertz to its roster of athletes for the 2025 season and beyond. The reigning U.S. National Gravel Champion brings his power, skill, and passion for adventure to SCOTT, proving his compatibility with the SCOTT Addict Gravel by taking an early-season victory at the Huffmaster Hopper.
“From the first ride, the Addict Gravel felt like an extension of myself—like it was meant to be,” said Brennan. “At Huffmaster, I attacked through a mud pit with 7km to go and soloed to the win. There’s a selective final descent where I’ve struggled in the past, but this year, on my new bike, I led the way and forced separation. That confidence is huge.”
A dedicated gravel racer, Brennan thrives on the sport’s unique demands. “Gravel racing is multi-dimensional—you need fitness, technical skills, and the ability to manage your logistics as a privateer. It’s complicated, fascinating, and I love it,” he explained.
For 2025, Brennan keeps his race calendar focused on the U.S., looking to fly the Stars & Stripes at the most prominent domestic events, including Unbound Gravel and the national championships. “Winning Unbound in the national champ jersey and defending my title are my two biggest goals,” he said.
Beyond racing, Wertz is planning another bikepacking adventure across the Swiss Alps, building on last year’s high-altitude challenge. “I spent a week riding massive alpine passes last summer, and now I want to up the ante with an even more epic route,” he said.
In addition to the SCOTT Addict Gravel, Wertz is eager to ride the entire drop-bar collection of SCOTT drop bar bikes. The first one will be the SCOTT Foil, an aero road bike built for every ride. “I love fast endurance rides, and the Foil is going to be perfect for that—plus, the model I’m getting is purple, and I can’t wait to rip it on my home roads in NorCal.”
