Every year, hundreds of riders and thousands of spectators are drawn to the picturesque town of Ilmenau in the Thuringian Forest. The race is known for its challenging course, which offers a mixture of steep descents, tight bends and challenging jumps.
The track in Ilmenau once wound its way through the dense forest. As this has now been almost completely destroyed by the bark beetle, a solution has to be found by August. The local club is currently working flat out to make the track race-ready again as quickly as possible. Further information on the track construction in Ilmenau will be available in the near future.
We all love the excitement of the Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup. But to ride at the top, you need a strong base. With this video last year, iXS showed what it means to build that strong base. Watch the video here.
Registration for the fifth race of the iXS Downhill Cup is now open. Further information about the race is available here.
The iXS European Downhill Cup is moving on to the next round – and is stopping off in the Spanish Pyrenees. La Molina is synonymous with high speeds, technical sections and a genuine big-mountain experience. Registration is now open.
The 2026 iXS European Downhill Cup will once again get underway in Santiago de Besteiros. This coming weekend, the international downhill elite will gather in Portugal for the first major event of the season – on a specially modified course featuring new elements and promising changes.
The iXS Downhill Cup is entering its second round—on a familiar course. In Willingen, racing meets festival vibes: From May 29 to 31, downhill action awaits you right in the heart of the BIKE Festival. So sign up now and secure your spot!