RECAP 2025 & WELCOME 2026

Gabriela Mackanicova
Jan 4
2 min read

THE ULTIMATE RIDER'S NEWS

2025: A Year of Progress, Performance & Rising Riders

2025 was a defining year for The Ultimate Riders. Across international competitions, national events, youth development, and performance education, our riders didn’t just participate — they stepped up.

From breakthrough results abroad to strong performances at home, this year confirmed one thing: the future is already moving.

Competition Highlights: Stepping Onto Bigger Stages

On the international stage, the WSL QS in China stood out as a major milestone. Pajar Ariyanaa reached his first final in a QS 4000 event, unlocking the next level in his competitive journey. Teddy Bille followed with a podium finish (equal 3rd), confirming his consistency and focus as he looks ahead to the 2026 season.

Alongside them, Bronson showed strong competitive presence throughout the year, adding depth to the Ultimate Riders lineup and reinforcing the level of talent developing within the team. Together, these performances made it clear: our riders belong on the international stage.

National Events & Grassroots Battles

Back home, 2025 was packed with competitive energy. Events like the Grom Search National Final Kuta 2025 and The Keris Cup 2025 highlighted emerging talent, hard-fought heats, and the importance of competition as a learning ground.

These events weren’t just about results — they were about building confidence, experience, and resilience under pressure.

Grom Development & Performance Training

Youth development remained at the heart of everything we do. From the Groms of Batukaras to structured training sessions and performance education, young surfers continued to grow stronger — physically and mentally.

A key part of this progress came through THE LAB — One App. All your performance tools.With structured programs, weekly performance drops, and surf-specific training, riders were able to train smarter, stay healthier, and build consistency throughout the year.

Performance Education That Matters

Throughout 2025, our blog focused on real performance topics: mobility, stability, recovery, heat management, and injury prevention. The goal was simple — give riders tools they can actually use to move better, train smarter, and perform when it counts.

Looking Ahead to 2026

2025 laid strong foundations. We saw riders break through internationally, groms step up with confidence, and performance systems come together in a meaningful way.

As we move toward 2026, the focus stays the same: long-term development, smart training, and performance under pressure.

Thank you to every rider, coach, and supporter who was part of this journey.

Train smart. Perform with purpose. The future is already here.

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