Anyone who was out and about in Winterberg on Saturday quickly realised that this is more than just a festival - it's a concentrated load of bike culture. The third day of the iXS Dirt Masters 2025 delivered once again: with racing excitement, up-and-coming talent, wild contests and a packed expo. Here's the day in review for everyone who wants to go into raptures again - or for those who missed out.

Downhill stars on the attack

Things got serious in the early afternoon - the seeding run was scheduled for the iXS Downhill Cup course. The first foretaste of the grand finale on Sunday. And it had it all: technical passages, high speed, goosebumps. Anyone who wanted to secure a good starting position had to risk everything today - and many did. The spectators along the route? Cheering, cheering, clapping. That's what race day feels like.

Small bikes, big show: the Puk-Offs

What happens when adults get on mini bikes and seriously compete against each other? Exactly - the Puk-Offs. Crazy, wild, loud, fast and with a real fun factor. At first, the qualifying session started at 11 a.m., but by the main event at 2 p.m. there was no holding back. Short bikes, tight turns, loud applause. No wonder this contest has long since achieved cult status.

Of course, there were also some well-known names among the winners. Thirteen-year-old Jonas Domhöfer and slopestyle legend Sam Pilgrim, who honourably passed on his prize money to Jonas, lined up behind first-placed Lukas Schäfer.

Technique, style & creativity: Schanzenwerk Best Trick

Things got spectacular again at the end of the contest programme. At the Schanzenwerk Best Trick from 5.30 pm, the riders flew through the slopestyle as if remote-controlled - and delivered. Backflips, whips, tricks and lots of style - it was all there. It wasn't about points, but about the best trick and the loudest reaction from the audience. And the audience was so into it.

Expo life: Discover, test, chat

And then, of course, there was the Expoarea, which was the hub for everything to do with bikes, parts, fashion and new trends throughout the day. Anyone who wanted to take a breather between two contests could browse here for hours - or simply talk shop with like-minded people. The atmosphere? Relaxed, interested, stoked.

Saturday in one word? Bull's eye.

From morning to night, the third day of the Dirt Masters was an all-round package: strong sporting performance, a warm family atmosphere and action-packed right up to the last second. Anyone who missed it can look forward to the grand finale tomorrow - including the decisive race in the iXS Downhill Cup and the Specialized Chili Enduro Race.