Back in Verbier – and what a weekend it was! At round 6 of the iXS European Downhill Cup, perfect conditions and an extremely long course made for some top-class racing. Around 250 riders from 25 nations took up the challenge, before going on to compete for the coveted national titles at the Swiss Championships on Sunday.
The Rookies Cup came to a close in Winterberg with the fifth and final race of the season. Nearly 350 competitors from 18 countries battled for daily victories and the crucial points for the overall standings—under conditions that ranged from a wet, windy start to late-summer sunshine on the final day.
30 years of Absolute Abfahrt – and Ilmenau has once again shown why this race deserves a very special place in the downhill calendar. With a mix of rain, sunshine, legendary sections of the course and a completely mad crowd, the anniversary weekend turned into a real celebration for the fans.
This past weekend, the sixth race of this year’s VPACE Kids Cup kicked off at Lindenberg in Ilmenau—and it took place against a special backdrop: The legendary Absolute Abfahrt was held at the same time, celebrating its 30th anniversary as part of the iXS Downhill Cup. For the young riders, this once again meant a big stage with all the trimmings.
Sunshine, perfect trails and plenty of young racers: the Rookies Cup made its second stop at Kopřivná Bike Park. With fast runs, glorious weather and spectacular tricks, the weekend turned into a real cycling festival for riders, families and fans.
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