Camille Balanche

Yeti Factory Downhill

World Champion and World Cup winner in downhill mountain biking, is proud to join the Yeti / FOX Factory Team, bringing expertise and passion to the lineup. Known for consistency, Camille dominates challenging tracks with a combination of skill, speed, and determination. While fiercely competitive on the world stage, Camille also values connecting with fans and contributing to Yeti product innovation, ensuring their bikes meet the demands of elite athletes. From podium finishes to perfecting the ride, Camille embodies the Yeti spirit.

Age

34 years old

YETI BIKE OF CHOICE AND WHY:

The Special Projects DH bike. Allow me to go even faster on rough terrain

FAVORITE RACE EVENT:

The World Cup in Lenzerheide on home soil.

MY FAVORITE VINTAGE YETI RACER IS:

Aaron Gwin

THE BIGGEST RISK I HAVE TAKEN:

Undergoing a special surgery with two plates in my collarbone so I could finish the season 2 weeks after the accident and win the overall.

SOMETHING I ALWAYS BRING OUT ON A RIDE:

Not much, I just carry a multitool on my bike.

WILDEST ENCOUNTER OUT ON TRAIL WAS:

Probably a Bear in Whistler, I almost end up on his back after a turn in the bike park

WHEN I’M NOT OUT RACING YOU MAY FIND ME OUT DOING:

Lots of sport in general like playing hockey in the winter or in the workshop working on my bike.

CHOOSE THE LABEL(S) THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU:

Dream big

MOST UNDERRATED PLACE TO GO AND WHY:

Probably the trails next to your house. We always dream to explore new trail and ride the stuff we see on social media but for most of us we are lucky to have some place to ride just next to the house and we should take care of it better and improve them if they are not the best to ride.