For over a decade, White Style has been an integral part of the Saalfelden Leogang event calendar. More importantly, it’s the only mountain bike slopestyle event on snow. But heads up: This time things will be different! In the new contest format Rider vs. Rider the athletes will battle each other head to head. Who will emerge victorious when defending champion Torquato Testa (ITA) meets Mr. ‘Extension Man’ Szymon Godziek (POL)? Which crazy trick combo will impress the judges most? Who else will be in the line up? One thing is certain: The first FMB Event of 2018 is less…
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The 12th edition of Red Bull Rampage ended with Kurt Sorge landing the most coveted mountain bike event in the world for a record third time. Having already conquered the daring terrain at Zion National Park in Virgin, Utah, in 2012 and 2015 the Canadian sent down arguably his best ever ride at Red Bull Rampage to overcome Cameron Zink and rookie Ethan Nell. Kurt Sorge Kurt Sorge: I am speechless. I can’t believe it. It was a lot of work out here for a couple of weeks, and to make my diggers, everyone back home and the fans proud,…
Results for the history books, never-ending speed, adrenaline and action – add a completely new trail and you have one of the most exciting seasons in Saalfelden Leogang to date. The region is definitely one of the hot spots for downhill athletes, slopestyle superstars and hobby riders alike. Events like White Style, Out of Bounds Festival and Biketember Festival attract everybody who is into mountain biking, but furthermore, trails like the new Matzalm trail cause excitement amongst ambitious freeriders.Whether it’s familiar faces such as downhill legend Aaron Gwin, British pro rider Tahnée Seagrave, Youngster Valentina Höll or the Italian “Slopestyle…
What a race venue to end my career on! Finale Ligure is a place with a lot of memories. My best season finished here in 2014 with 3rd place in the World Series overall and I’ve spent a summer living here in 2015 with my wife Tory and my son Luca. Knowing the people, the area and the food, makes it feel like a second home. Coming back to end my career here is a fitting venue. Coming into this race there would be a lot going on. The World Enduro Series put on a day of sailing to thank…
Thomas Genon is one of the most stylish slopestyle athletes out there. However even the steezy and versatile Belgian is not immune to injury and a broken foot at the beginning of the year cost him quite some time on the bike. The 2015 FMB World Champion made good use of the time off his two wheels and got creative. Tommy G came up with a few ideas, which he soon put into action as soon as he was able to get shredding again. This new edit shows Tommy G shredding in his new home spot hidden away in mystical…
Round eight, the Bluegrass Finalenduro powered by SRAM, saw 500 riders undertake two huge days of riding that took them all the way from the highest peaks in Liguria all the way to the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea. But with a course that took in over 100km, the riders didn’t have time to stop and admire the views – especially as there were World Champion titles at stake. Sam Hill In the lead up to the race all eyes were focused on the battle for the Men’s title. All of the individual titles had been decided in previous…
The inventors of the Leatt-Brace® announced the launch of their Enduro helmet with detachable chin bar for the first time at Eurobike 2016. Now it has arrived in the USA, EU, and Asia. Time to take a closer look. Key Facts: Detachable chin bar Lightweight: from 700 grams with and 375 grams without the chin bar 360° Turbine Technology: reducing rotational acceleration and concussion risk Certified and tested to EN1078 and CPSC 1203 Well-ventilated with 18 vent holes in the half shell and five in the chin bar Fidlock magnetic buckle for ease of use Retailing for 259,-€ // £189,-…
Hard by name, hard by nature, Red Bull Hardline isn’t an event for the faint of heart. Returning to the hills of the Dyfi Valley in Wales for the fourth consecutive year, the brainchild of visionary Downhill rider Dan Atherton was conceived to push the progression of the sport for both riders and fans. The course he designed for the 2017 edition combines heart-stopping grades and rocky technical sections, punctuated with a 50-foot jump that will send the riders right off the mountainside and virtually over the heads of the spectators. Dan Atherton Dan Atherton: We have worked hard to…
The final race of the year – the Bluegrass Finalenduro powered by SRAM – is just around the corner and the stages have been revealed! This year’s course features an entirely new zone, which will see riders race from the highest peak in the region all the way to the Mediterranean sea. These seven trails are all that stand between the riders and the 2017 World Champion titles. Bluegrass is once again sponsoring round eight and is delighted to present here a quick overview of these trails on which the world’s finest enduro riders will do battle for the last…
Before October, there is Biketember. The Bike Region Saalfelden Leogang once again showed its mountain bike racing expertise this weekend by hosting the Biketember Festival. For the last time this season, 300 mountain bikers from 26 nations fought for those illusive seconds during the finals of the iXS European Downhill Cup. Ondrej Stephanek (CZE) and European Champion Eleonora Farina (ITA) took the wins in the Elite categories, the Austrian talent Valentina Höll dominated the women’s U17 category. Valentina Höll / photo: Rick Schubert Leogang’s World Cup track ‘Speedster’ greeted the riders with tough conditions during the season finale of the…
Yet another highlight in Austria’s bike eldorado Saalfelden Leogang causes excitement amongst ambitious freeriders: since the beginning of June, experienced riders can shred the Matzalm-Trail. This challenging single trail has demanding switchbacks, various sorts of terrain and the breathtaking panorama of Leogang’s Steinberge in store. Everybody who is looking for a unique bike experience should definitely check out the Matzalm-Trail tour! From the center of Leogang, the tour leads to the quiet Schwarzbachtal. Follow the forest road and the LE 07 | Asitz Hillclimb signs to the entrance of the Matzalm Trail, which is located on the right side of…
Emil Johansson has quickly turned out to be a true MTB prodigy. He started his international competition career last year with 26TRIX in Leogang, only a year later he was crowned FMB World Champion. Emil’s whole year has been a success story: starting to ride for TREK C3 Project, collecting podium spots at Crankworx events whilst bringing home the Crankworx World Tour title in 2017, and fulfilling his dream of being part of the Red Bull family. Despite his young age, Emil is incredibly well composed. He is mature, insightful and very wise for his age. His maturity highly translates…
This past weekend Leogang once more hosted the final round of the iXS European Downhill Cup, providing fans and visitors with loads of action. While Eleonora Farina and Ondrej Stepanek delivered the fastest results of the weekend, Jure Zabjek and Monika Hrastnik were crowned EDC champions 2017. Monika Hrastnik The last race of the iXS European Downhill Cup season invited the downhill elite to Leogang in Austria. The EDC has been a fixed part of the Biketember Festival for a few years now and celebrated its 10th anniversary with Leogang’s number one bike park this season. It was a special…
Balkan countries nowadays, we all know as a good holiday destination, but rather not necessarily biking countries. However, as a bike lover and Balkan fan, it is great to report that bike fashion, even in more extreme form, has also reached there! One of the most interesting places in those areas is Bike Park located above the small Serbian village of Bukovac. This year me and my wife decided to take our bikes with us on our trip to the Balkans, so it was a perfect opportunity to check out the Serbian Bike Park. About Bike Park and its character…