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Jack Moir has had plenty of successes in downhill racing, with a 2nd place in the 2017 Fort William World Cup, 4th place in the 2017 Cairns World Championships, Crankworx Downhill series winner in 2016, along with no less than 3 top-10 finishes in as many starts in Enduro World Series (EWS) races when he’s dipped his toe in those waters. Now in a huge switch, he’s signed with the Canyon Collective for 2020 to race full-time in the Enduro World Series.

AMB: Was the decision to leave Intense Factory Racing (IFR) bittersweet, looking back on the highlights you’ve had?

JM: That part definitely sucked. A lot has changed since my first few years at Intense though. I had a good run with those guys, but it was time for something different.

AMB: Was the original plan to leave for another downhill team?

JM: Yeah, I had signed a letter of intent with another team straight after the last World Cup, but that fell apart.

AMB: A switch to Enduro is something that we’ve seen a few downhill racers do. What do you think the biggest challenges are to making a successful switch?

JM: I think the biggest things would have to be training, and just getting used to a new style of racing. You obviously have to be very fit to be able to pedal around all day and race for a few days. I’m also going to have to get better at racing full speed after only one practice lap, because I’m used to riding the same track all weekend at downhill races.

AMB: Did Canyon meet what you expected for a 2020 ride, given the circumstances?

JM: Yeah I’m pretty happy with how everything worked out. I got real lucky to pick a ride up with a team of this caliber so late in the season. It was a super-stressful off-season where I wasn’t really sure what I was doing for 2020, so I’m just grateful I get to race bikes this year.

AMB: What do you think the biggest benefit is of having Canyon backing you?

JM: One of the best things about riding for Canyon is that they have a real successful Downhill team as well, and have given me the option to keep racing some downhill races this season.

AMB: How have the Strive and Sender felt so far?

JM: I’m also really stoked on the Strive, I’ve found the whole Shape-Shifter thing to be pretty handy. With the flick of a switch, it makes the bike enjoyable to ride on mellow XC trails back home, and it’s going to be super handy to have that 135 option for the big climbs and flatter stages at the EWS events this year.

I have not ridden the Sender yet. I was really keen to race National Championships, but my appendix decided to go bang the other day, so I’m going to have to focus on getting back to 100% health and preparing for the first EWS in Colombia in a few weeks.

AMB: Any particular World Cups you’ll be targeting or other events like Crankworx? Would you race Downhill World Championships if given the opportunity and schedule allows?

JM: So far I’m doing Fort William and Mont Saint Anne, and hopefully World Championships if I make the team. I’ll probably race Whistler Crankworx as well.

AMB: Looking back on 2019, what learnings do you take from that to put into changes for the coming season?

JM: I just need to keep chipping away. I don’t think I did anything wrong last year, and I had a few good results through the struggles. I have a

really good program now, so I feel confident that if I keep working hard and doing what I’ve been doing coming into this season it should be a good one.

AMB: Is there a particular EWS race or set of races you’re looking forward to this year more than others?

JM: I haven’t been to any of the venues for this year before, so not really sure what to expect. It’s definitely going to be cool to experience some new places like Colombia and Chile, but I am definitely keen on the European rounds as well. You can’t beat the techy, steep trails in the Alps.