For the first time, a double World Cup will take place in Saalfelden Leogang from June 11-13 as part of the Out of Bounds Festival. Thanks to stringent prevention concepts and measures, a limited number of spectators can follow the Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup live. Downhill racers will have the opportunity to collect points for the overall World Cup for the first time in 2021 at the event, while the cross-country stars have already been able to test their form at two World Cup races and can now compete again, shortly before the Olympic Games.
For the tenth time, the Downhill World Cup will take place in the province of Salzburg this year. Due to the cancellation of the World Cup event in Fort William and the relocation of the race in Maribor, this year the Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Saalfelden Leogang is the first World Cup race of the season for the downhill racers. After a long off-season it remains exciting to discover who will fight for podium places.
It’s always good coming back to Leogang, it’s an amazing venue and even better now we hear we’re having spectators at the World Cup; racing isn’t the same without them. I’m just hoping the weather is slightly better this year than last October (Greg laughs).
– Greg Minnaar
For Vali Höll, the race in Leogang is a home event, so to speak, which doesn’t really mean it’s any easier for the young downhill pro. During her training run for the World Championships last October, Vali crashed badly and suffered a bone splinter in her left ankle as well as several torn ligaments. The pressure to deliver a satisfying ranking in front of family and friends is big and it’s not easy to deal with it.
I did pretty well last year and that’s why everyone has high expectations of me, as I do myself. My foot is already reasonably good again, but of course not in the same condition as before the injury. It often hurts after just two hours on the bike, but that just takes time.
– Vali Höll
Thanks to extensive prevention concepts, there will be spectators at the World Cup race in Pinzgau this year. Spectator seats are limited and tickets for grandstand seats are available until 09 June here: mtb-weltcup.at
The current schedule for the double World Cup can be seen here: mtb-weltcup.at/en/Races-Qualifiers-Trainings/Zeitplan
We are very happy that, thanks to well-developed hygiene concepts and appropriate measures, we are so far the first organizer of this year’s World Cup stages where spectators can cheer on site. This will certainly make for a great atmosphere.
– Kornel Grundner, Managing Director of Leoganger Bergbahnen
The Out of Bounds Festival and the staging of the World Cup races in downhill and cross-country, is definitely one of our highlights in 2021 and we are even more pleased that a limited number of spectators and viewers can follow the races live.
– Marco Pointner, Managing Director of Saalfelden Leogang Touristik
For all those who cannot be present live at the double World Cup, there is the possibility to follow the final races on RedBull TV and on ORF.
In order to be present at the World Cup as a media representative, registration is necessary in advance. The accreditation application can be made here: mtb-weltcup.at/media
All current entry requirements for Austria (quarantine regulations, registration requirement, etc.) can be found at: austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information/entry-regulations
About region Saalfelden Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn
Since 2020 Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is Austria’s largest Bike Region. More than 70 Kilometers of Singletrails, downhill tracks and flow lines as well as 9 lifts on 7 mountains are included in a single combined Bike Ticket. Additionally, thanks to Fieberbrunn, the new trail network now spans across two states (Salzburg and Tirol). The only boundary remaining is your own fitness. E-Bike charging stations on mountain huts and throughout the valleys provide convenient options to recharge both body and bike for even longer tours and more trails. Rounding out the region’s offer are dedicated services for riders like bike shops, bike and gear rentals, bike schools, guides and practice areas for beginners. Moreover, mountain bikers and cyclists are always welcome guests in the many hotels, apartments, huts, chalets and restaurants throughout the region.
Official website: saalbach.com/bike
Media: facebook, instagram, twitter, youtube
About Bikepark Leogang
Further information about The Epic Bikepark Leogang can be found on: bikepark-leogang.com, instagram.com/BikeparkLeogang and facebook.com/BikeparkLeogang
To make your biking holiday absolutely perfect, special bike hotels such as Salzburger Hof, Bio Hotel Rupertus, Hotel Bacher, Hotel Riederalm, Hotel Ritzenhof, Mama Thresl, Hotel Saliterhof, Hotel Forsthofalm and Hotel Der Löwe and competent bike shops such as Sport Mitterer or Sport 2000 Simon are at your service: www.saalfelden-leogang.com/en/region-experience/bike/bikehotels
News and information about Saalfelden Leogang can be found on saalfelden-leogang.com, instagram.com/Saalfelden_Leogang or facebook.com/SaalfeldenLeogang.