This year’s May long weekend was exceptionally short, lasting only three days, but the weather was exceptionally good. As a result, numerous bike parks were opening in Poland and the Czech Republic, attracting crowds of riders eager for their first bike park rides. We chose the German direction, heading to Winterberg Bike Park, and also stopping by the neighboring Green Hill Bikepark. Green Hill Bikepark Green Hill Bikepark was only established in 2022, but has been considered Germany’s number one bike park since its inception. It is located in Schmalleneberg, in the Sauerland highlands of Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia and…
Author: Tomasz Profic
New season, new challenges: the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series kicked off its 2026 campaign on 1 May in South Korea, and plenty has already changed. But some things remain constant – including the iconic Triple Header in Saalfelden Leogang from 11–14 June. Once again, bike fans can look forward not only to world-class Cross-country, Downhill and Enduro racing, but also to a packed side program in Austria’s largest bike region Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. New track, new stages, new schedule The action gets underway on Friday with the Cross-country Short Track (XCC) Elite races on the intense 1.1-kilometre…
For the 2026 season, Bike Republic Sölden is expanding its trail network with purpose, making it even more attractive for beginners and pros alike. With the new Jump Line, the Drimmle Line as a smart connection between Gaislachkogl and Giggijoch, a new pump track at the Gaislachkogl mid-station, the extended Traien Trail, new Bike Hubs for “Bike & Hike”, and several upgrades across the existing trail network, Bike Republic Sölden heads into summer with tangible new highlights. Bike Republic Sölden is not just expanding its trail network for 2026 – it is noticeably taking the riding experience to the next…
From June 15–20, 2026, Swatch Nines Bike is back in Sölden, Austria for another year of jaw-dropping action on two wheels. For the first time, the longstanding mountain bike event will welcome BMX athletes on an equal footing to their MTB counterparts. With two iconic bike sports joining forces, a massive course and lots of opportunities for fans to come and watch, it’s shaping up to be a memorable week in Bike Republic Sölden. Key facts: Welcome BMX: The newest Swatch Nines discipline While individual riders have been part of past Nines events, BMX has never been fully represented—until now.…
Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is making the leap to the big screen at the start of the 2026 bike season. Featuring local heroes Vali Höll, Stevie Schneider and Fabio Wibmer, the community will decide from May 5th which trailer takes the lead and gets the chance to be produced as a full movie. 3 trailers – 3 genres – 1 community Austria’s largest bike region is something you simply have to experience – just like the acting performances of Vali Höll, Fabio Wibmer, Stevie Schneider, and many other local heroes. The three trailers “Vali –Mit Vollgas durch’s Idyll”, “Trail Rush…
ABUS is expanding its mountain bike line-up with the new Targon, a convertible mountain bike helmet with a removable chin guard. One helmet with two distinct personalities: as a full-face helmet, it delivers maximum protection on singletracks and bike park laps, while with just a few quick moves, it transforms into an open-face helmet for more freedom on easy rides or everyday use. This latest addition to the portfolio marks a first for ABUS, as it is the brand’s first mountain bike helmet to be manufactured at its own production facility in Italy. Both sides of this 2-in-1 setup –…
The Bike Kingdom kicks off the 2026 season on 14 May, once again delivering the full package for mountain bikers: an endless trail network, perfectly shaped park lines, top-tier events like the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, and forward-looking projects such as Mountain Bike Signage 2.0 and the Bike Kingdom Learning Lab. From the first early-season laps to golden autumn rides, everything is set for a long and diverse bike summer. Season start and operating times The 2026 bike season in Lenzerheide gets underway on 14 May in the Bike Kingdom Park, marking the start of the pre-season. Following the…
Last fall, jack-of-all-trades in mountain biking Joe Barnes teamed up with fellow Scotsman and veteran rider Pete Scullion to explore the high-alpine singletracks of Bike Kingdom. Touching down by plane and van, they almost jumped straight on their bikes and made every moment count – on and off the trails. Long days, epic lines, plenty of laughs, hearty local food, and a shared passion for riding defined the trip. Filmed in Joe’s unmistakable creative style, “Cheesy Dreams” captures two unique riders pushing trails, having fun, and fully embracing one of Switzerland’s most diverse mountain bike destinations. Not to mention the…
SHIMANO expands its flat pedal lineup with the launch of the new SAINT PD-G8040 and DEORE XT PD-M8240 flats. Designed to meet the demands of aggressive trail, enduro, and gravity riders, both models deliver confident grip, excellent stability, and long-lasting durability, bringing SHIMANO’s legendary pedal engineering to riders who prefer flats. For more than three decades, SHIMANO SPD mountain bike pedals have set the standard for performance and reliability. The new SAINT and DEORE XT flat pedals carry that same proven approach into a new generation of wide-platform flat pedals built for modern mountain biking, from bike-park laps to long…
Summer is just around the corner: On 8 May 2026, Saalfelden Leogang and the Epic Bikepark Leogang officially launch the new bike season. Over the course of 185 days, until 8 November 2026, mountain bike enthusiasts can look forward to a diverse offering of bike park lines and trails, natural singletracks, international top events and community activations celebrating the 25th anniversary of the bike park. This once again makes the bike season in Saalfelden Leogang longer than the off-season. Season start and trail highlights With its 15 lines and trails in the Epic Bikepark Leogang, as well as six hand-shaped…
Pivot Cycles introduces the all-new Shuttle AMP’d – a bike that brings a full-volume assault to the mountain. Built to shred with sharp reactions, lively handling and a ride that stays settled even when the trail is not. The Shuttle AMP’d stays planted and aggressive through it all. Pivot Shuttle AMP’d The Shuttle AMP’d sets the standard for what the all-new Avinox M2S drive unit is capable of when backed by a chassis perfected by two decades of suspension design. Pivot tuned dw-link suspension, paired with the latest offerings from FOX and RockShox work seamlessly with the drive system, transforming…
New membership platform revolutionizes access to trail centers and bike parks with exclusive discounts and community power. Bringing riders and trail parks closer together is the core goal of Riders’ Pass. A fundamental requirement for this, besides a vibrant and active community, is the affordability of tickets. Developed by three established bikers in the scene, Riders’ Pass promises to make the trail park experience affordable and widely accessible for everyone. Now online at: riders-pass.net Behind Riders’ Pass are the two freestyle MTB pros Daniel and Elias Ruso, as well as former EDR rider Peter Mihalkovits. Their vision stems from a…
The twelfth edition of Crankworx Rotorua came to a thrilling close on Sunday with a double-header finale at Skyline Rotorua. Earlier in the day, the Crankworx Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza crowned two new winners, with rookie Johanna Nussbaumer breaking through in her first-ever Diamond-level competition and David Godziek once again proving nearly untouchablein slopestyle competition. As the sun began to set over Skyline Rotorua, the five-day festival concluded with the Elite Finals of the Crankworx Rotorua Dual Slalom. Set against stunning views of the Whakarewarewa Forest and Lake Rotorua, fans lined the challenging side-by-side course as riders attacked the track with high speeds, momentum, and razor-sharp technique. After a week packed with sunshine, festival energy, and world-class racing, the…
The twelfth edition of Crankworx Rotorua rolled into its final day in spectacular fashion with the Crankworx Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza, the festival’s marquee event and the second stop of the Slopestyle Super League. With Diamond-level points on the line, the stakes were significantly raised as the world’s best Slopestyle.riders dropped into the iconic Skyline Rotorua course. Honouring the legacy of New Zealand Slopesytle legend Kelly “McGazza” McGarry, the course once again delivered a creative and technical playground of massive jumps and signature features, including the towering McGazza money booter that has become synonymous with the event. Johanna Nussbaumer Takes Gold in Diamond Debut For only the third year, women competed at the Diamond…