Professional Athlete · Team Owner
Reece
Wilson
The Flying Scotsman
Athlete
Profile
Reece Wilson, also known as 'The Flying Scotsman', is a 30-year-old elite downhill mountain bike racer from Scotland. Whilst known for being 2020 World Champion, he is also a World Cup Winner and one of the fastest downhill racers in the world.
"2020 World Champion · World Cup Winner · Elite Downhill Racer"
More Than A Racer
A Voice
For Change
Riding for more than victory
Environmentalism
Beyond
The Track
Reece is a passionate environmentalist, keen to raise awareness of cycling as a gateway to not only physical but good mental health — working on projects with the likes of The South of Scotland Destination Alliance and Trash Free Trails.
Insight · Influence
Beyond
Competition
Outside of racing, Reece is often found in the TNT Sports commentary box where he shares his insights and expertise on the world's biggest downhill stages.
He has always worked hard to bring new partners into mountain biking — most recently collaborating with global brands Volvo and Lotus.
A New Chapter · January 2025
Built Without
Limits
A pure prototype downhill team — unrestricted in components,
engineered for a competitive edge
After 6 years with Trek Factory Racing, Reece launched AON Racing — one of the very few pure prototype downhill teams in the WHOOP UCI MTB World Series. Completely unrestricted in components and equipment, built to redefine the boundaries of downhill racing and inspire a new generation of riders.
Reece Wilson
Best Results
Throughout his seasons in top-level competition, he has achieved a range of memorable results on tracks across the world.
— Standout Results —
Leogang, Austria
Snowshoe, USA
Loudenvielle, France
Andorra
Career stats sourced from UCI MTB World Series · 2012–2026