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Cristina Dähler is a freelance editor at Ride and writes stories about the bike world with a focus on Valais. As an experienced tourism and marketing expert, she has over 20 years of passion for mountain biking and multisports - and knows the Valais in all its facets. As a Valaisan by choice, she combines insider knowledge with her enthusiasm for the mountains and sport.

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Vorschau auf die Bike Marathon Classics Rennserie 2026

Bike Marathon Classics looks back on a historic season

For the first time in its 30-year history, all six major Swiss long-distance mountain bike races will be held as series partners within the Bike Marathon Classics. The Jura Bike Marathon, which will also open the Swiss long-distance season in mid-May, is a new addition to the bike marathon race series. The National Park Bike Marathon, the 141 km classic around the Swiss National Park, will be back for the 25th time in 2026.

Škoda Swiss Bike Cup mit sechs Destinationen für 2026

Swiss XCO racing series present the highlights of the 2026 season

The Skoda Swiss Bike Cup and the BIKE REVOLUTION race series present their calendars for the 2026 season and underline the importance of Switzerland as a central stage for cross-country races. With several attractive events, international participation and a focus on promoting young talent, both series once again offer an attractive platform.

Bike Revolution Rennserie gibt Termine 2026 bekannt

The BIKE REVOLUTION race series announces a top-class 2026 season

In its fifth season, the BIKE REVOLUTION race series with two stops on the UCI calendar will once again set standards in 2026 and ensure exciting competitions with an international field of participants at the elite level and in the growing area of mountain biking at grassroots level.

Škoda Swiss Bike Cup with six destinations for 2026

The Škoda Swiss Bike Cup is looking forward to an exciting 2026 season: The race calendar includes six destinations. The XCC and XCO Swiss Championships will once again be held as part of the Škoda Swiss Bike Cup, this year in Leysin (VD).

Flow trail between Crans-Montana and Sierre takes shape

What began as a vision in the mountain bike master plan in 2016 is becoming a reality. A new flow trail is being built in Crans-Montana that will connect the mountains directly with the Rhône plain above Sierre. The trail promises fun for beginners and experts alike and is just the start of an even bigger project.

Linda Indergand becomes sports director of the NEXETIS team

Just a few weeks after retiring from professional cycling, Linda Indergand is starting a new chapter. The 2021 Olympic bronze medal winner is joining the NEXETIS Women's Team as sporting director. Together with Edi Telser, she will be responsible for the targeted development of the young Swiss women's team from 2026, with a particular focus on mountain biking.

Anna Weinbeer - KTM SPADABIKE POWERED BY BRENTA BRAKES

Anna Weinbeer now rides for KTM Spadabike powered by Brenta Brakes

Team KTM Spadabike powered by Brenta Brakes has signed Anna Weinbeer, one of the most successful Swiss marathon riders of the past season. The Basel-based rider, who celebrated World Championship silver in 2025, a World Cup victory and several HC successes in the marathon, will be racing in the Italian team's orange jersey from 2026.

Jenny Rissveds - Siegerin Cross Country Weltcup Lake Placid 2025

Rissveds, Blevins and Treudler celebrate double victory in Lake Placid

Jenny Rissveds and Christopher Blevins underline their form and also win the Cross Country World Cup in Lake Placid (USA) after the Short Track. In the U23 category, Finn Treudler was able to celebrate a double victory and in the U23 women's race, American Vida Lopez de San Roman got the fans in the mood with her win.

Downhill showdown: IXS Cup season finale in Bellwald and World Cup in Lake Placid

The iXS Downhill Cup ends in Bellwald with series wins for Simon Maurer and Marlena Rieger. At the same time, Valentina Höll's victory in Lake Placid ensures an early win in the overall World Cup, while Luke Meier-Smith celebrates his first elite triumph.

Maurer and Rieger are the serial winners of the IXS Downhill Cup

The iXS Downhill Cup 2025 ends in Bellwald with spectacular races. Gianna Nef and Yannick Baechler secured the victories in the elite category, while the overall rankings went to Marlena Rieger and Simon Maurer. The traditional season finale in Valais provided a worthy conclusion to an intensive racing season.

Höll wins and takes the overall World Cup - Meier-Smith celebrates first elite victory

Valentina Höll celebrates her first win of the season and secures the overall World Cup ahead of time, while Luke Meier-Smith takes his first ever World Cup victory. In an exciting duel for the overall standings, Loïc Bruni and Jackson Goldstone fought a thrilling long-distance duel that was only decided in the final race. Aletha Ostgaard and Max Alran dominate their junior categories and underline their title ambitions.

Siegerin Short Track Damen in Lake Placid (USA) - Jenny Rissveds

Rissveds wins short track in Lake Placid - Blevins crowned overall winner

Jenny Rissveds rides to her third win in a row in the short track discipline in Lake Placid, while Christopher Blevins secures not only the day's victory but also overall victory in the UCI XCC World Cup series with a thrilling finish. In the U23 category, Tyler Jacobs secured her first triumph and Finn Treudler extended his impressive winning streak.

Podium Juniorinnen Cross Country Weltmeisterschaften 2025 in Crans-Montana

Šerkezi and Teste cheer in the juniors - Switzerland celebrates two medals

At the World Cross-Country Championships in Crans-Montana, the juniors thrilled with exciting races. The titles go to Maruša Tereza Šerkezi (SLO) and Lucas Teste (FRA), while Switzerland can celebrate silver and bronze with Anja Grossmann and Lewin Iten.

Mixed-Staffel Weltmeisterschaft 2025 Crans-Montana

France triumphs in mixed relay - Switzerland takes bronze

The mixed relay at the 2025 Mountain Bike World Championships in Crans-Montana offers drama right to the end. France secured gold with aplomb, Italy rode to second place and Switzerland narrowly saved bronze from Canada.

Linda Indergand bei den Olympischen Spielen 2021

Another departure: Linda Indergand ends her impressive career

Swiss cross-country Olympic medal winner Linda Indergand announces the end of her career. Her 14th World Championships, at the home World Championships in Zermatt and Crans-Montana, will be her last as a professional.

Marathon WM 2025 von Verbier nach Grimentz

Courtney and Swenson secure the marathon world championship titles

The USA celebrates a historic double victory. Kate Courtney and Keegan Swenson secure their first world titles at the Marathon World Championships in Switzerland. On the 125-kilometre course from Verbier to Grimentz, they triumphed in a thrilling race in perfect conditions.

Košárková and Clerté shine in the pump track world championship final in Monthey

The seventh day of the 2025 Mountain Bike World Championships in Valais brings spectacular pump track action. Sabina Košárková (CZE) and Eddy Clerté (FRA) secure the gold medals in Monthey. While Košárková triumphs in the women's final by a wafer-thin margin ahead of Christa von Niederhäusern (CH), Clerté narrowly beats Swiss rider Tristan Borel in the men's final.

Enduro World Cup finals in France and local MTB cups in Switzerland

While the MTB Cups in Hägglingen and Eschenbach offer exciting races for everyone after the summer break, the enduro riders will be fighting for the last World Cup points at the World Cup final in Morillon (FR).

Vittoria-Fischer MTB-Cup Hägglingen Bild 2024

Summer break over: tension rises at the Vittoria-Fischer MTB Cup

Back from the summer break! The Vittoria-Fischer MTB Cup is heading towards its finale and the 2025 season is entering the home straight with the races in Hägglingen.

MTB Race Series provides thrilling races in Eschenbach

The MTB Race Series makes a stop in Eschenbach. In perfect conditions, junior and elite riders compete for seconds and points in the overall standings. Exciting races, an exuberant atmosphere and numerous spectators make for a real cycling festival.

Rudeau and Hoskin win Enduro World Cup final in Morillon (FR)

Alex Rudeau fights his way from the back to the front and wins the men's elite race at the last UCI Enduro World Cup of the 2025 season. Elly Hoskin underlines her superiority in Morillon, Haute-Savoie (France), with a clear victory of 23 seconds in the women's race.

Sieger Eiger Bike-Challenge 2025 Andreas Seewald

Seewald wins, Wildhaber and Da Mocogno take titles in Ticino

The best young riders at the European Youth Championships celebrate their medal wins in Sweden. In Grindelwald, European marathon champion Andreas Seewald triumphs at the Eiger Bike Challenge, while in Ticino Delia Da Mocogno and Gustav Wildhaber secure the Swiss Enduro championship titles.

Schweizer Meisterschaft Enduro Airolo 2025

Delia Da Mocogno and Gustav Wildhaber win the Swiss Enduro Championship

The Swiss Enduro Championship makes its first guest appearance in Airolo and delivers a spectacular race weekend against a Mediterranean mountain backdrop. Delia Da Mocogno dominates the women's race and defends her title with aplomb, while Gustav Wildhaber finally fulfills his dream of winning the championship after years of attempts.

European champion Andreas Seewald triumphs at the Eiger Bike Challenge

With an increase in pace on the final climb to Kleine Scheidegg, European champion Andreas Seewald distanced his last companion, Hansueli Stauffer from Sigriswil, and rode to a confident victory. Frenchman Alexandre Balmer comes third. In the women's race, Anna Weinbeer is in a class of her own. The woman from Basel outdistanced last year's second-placed winner Alessia Nay by 33:51 minutes! Third place goes to the French champion Margot Moschetti.

Cross country races mark the end of the 2025 European Youth Championships

A total of 719 girls and boys from 28 countries took part in this year's European MTB Youth Championships (U15 and U17) in Jönköping (Sweden). The Netherlands topped the final medal table, followed by Switzerland and Italy.

Anja Grossmann Europameisterin 2025 bei den Juniorinnen

Strong form - the Swiss are ready for the home World Cup

With gold, silver and bronze, the Swiss junior and elite riders are causing a sensation internationally. Yaelle Klauser triumphs at the EYOF in North Macedonia, Anja Grossmann wins gold at the European Junior Championships, while Nicole Koller, Anina Hutter and Finn Treudler take further podium places.

Nicole Koller - Europameisterschaft 2025

Nicole Koller doubles up and takes bronze in cross country

After winning silver in the short track, Nicole Koller also finished third on the podium in the cross country at the European Championships in Portugal. The new European champion is Jenny Rissveds from Sweden. In the men's race, the British celebrated a double victory with Tom Pidcock and Charlie Aldridge. Third place went to Simon Andreassen from Denmark.

Hutter and Treudler secure podium places in the U23s

In the U23 category, defending champion Finn Treudler rides to third place. Frenchman Adrien Boichis becomes the new European champion. In the U23 women's category, Switzerland's Anina Hutter takes the silver medal, half a minute behind the new European champion Valentina Corvi from Italy.

Junior Anja Grossmann secures the gold medal

Junior Anja Grossmann, reigning European cyclo-cross champion, lives up to her role as favorite and wins the race with a commanding lead of almost two minutes over Marusa Serkezi from Slovenia. Lewin Iten wins the bronze medal in the junior category.

Yaëlle Klauser Siegerin Mountainbike EYOF in Nordmazedonien

Yaëlle Klauser rides to gold at the EYOF in North Macedonia

It was a demonstration of power that Yaëlle Klauser delivered in the women's mountain bike race. On the course in Kumanovo, not far from the capital Skopje, the Zurich native took the lead right from the start and never relinquished it in the following laps.

Switzerland wins silver at the European Championship Team Relay

After the furious start on Thursday with Luca Schätti's triumph in the short track and a total of four medals for the Swiss delegation, the fifth medal follows with silver in the team relay. The Swiss team was only beaten by the Italians in Melgaço, a charming small town in the north of Portugal.

Luca Schätti becomes European Short Track Champion

The European Championships in Melgaço, Portugal, get off to a successful start from a Swiss perspective. Luca Schätti secured the gold medal in the short track ahead of his teammate Thomas Litscher. Sweden's Jenny Rissveds won the women's event ahead of the two Swiss athletes Nicole Koller and Linda Indergand.

Goms celebrates 152 kilometers of trail fun

The destination of Goms inaugurates its new bike trails in perfect weather as part of the 25th Gommermärt. Around 30 mountain bikers take part in the inaugural ride on the Nufenen and Mossmatten trails, organized by the local Trailride Goms association. The new Furka Trail is also very popular.

Thomas Pidcock - Cross Country Weltcup Andorra

Pidcock and Maxwell dominate the Andorra World Cup

Olympic champion Thomas Pidcock starts in Andorra for the first time this season in the men's XCO World Cup. After starting from the fourth row, he rides to the front and solo to victory. In the women's race, New Zealander Samara Maxwell wins ahead of Alessandra Keller and Jenny Rissveds despite a tire defect and two crashes. The Swiss celebrated a triple triumph in the U23 men's race.

Bruni and Seagrave win with perfect runs in Andorra

Loïc Bruni wins in Pal Arinsal (Andorra) and prevents Jackson Goldstone's historic fifth victory in a row. In the women's race, Tahnée Seagrave takes advantage of a late crash by Gracey Hemstreet to secure her eleventh World Cup victory.

Keller triumphs at the short track in Andorra

The UCI Cross-Country Short Track (XCC) World Cups have been dominated by two riders this season. Puck Pieterse and Christopher Blevins have won every race in which they have competed. But both winning streaks came to an end in Andorra, where Alessandra Keller and Luca Martin proved that they are the pair to beat. Keller shows why she is the reigning overall winner of the XCC World Cup.

Forchini continues on the road to success and Nathalie Schneitter at the BC Bike Race

Ella Conolly and Slawomir Lukasik dominate the Enduro World Cup in Val di Fassa in midsummer conditions. Nathalie Schneitter and Maja Wloszczowska start together in the prestigious BC Bike Race and Ramona Forchini wins in Davos and secures overall victory in the Bike Revolution Cup.

Nathalie Schneitter starts with Maja Wloszczowska at the BC Bike Race 2025

From June 30 to July 6, 450 riders from 37 countries will ride the single trails in the mountain bike mecca of British Columbia over seven stages. Among them is Nathalie Schneitter, former Cross Country World Cup winner, who will be competing for victory in the women's race together with two-time Olympic silver medal winner Maja Wloszczowska (Poland).

Conolly and Lukasik win in the heat of the Enduro World Cup in Val di Fassa

The leaders in the UCI Enduro World Cup, Ella Conolly and Sławomir Łukasik, increased their lead in the overall standings with victories in Val di Fassa - Trentino. Both braved the scorching temperatures and intense battles with their rivals to be celebrated as winners after two days.

Gesamtsieger BIKE REVOLUTION Lillo und Forchini

Lillo and Forchini win the BIKE REVOLUTION Cup classification

Great season finale of the Swiss mountain bike racing series with a top line-up and a varied festival for the whole family. Luca Schätti and Ramona Forchini from the BIXS Performance Race Team snatch victory on the day. The strong Toggenburg rider also takes the overall title. Young Dario Lillo wins his first major cup in the elite men's category.

New Furka Trail opened - trail fun meets living alpine tradition

Work on the new Furka Trail has been completed. The trail between Furkapasshöhe and Oberwald is now open to bikers, another milestone in the expansion of biking in Upper Valais. However, special care must be taken on the shared trail. Not only hikers, but also grazing animals and mules share this impressive section of Alpine cultural landscape.

Bike Park Bellwald and Rodeo Bike invite you to a test weekend

On June 28 and 29, the Bellwald Bike Park and Rodeo Bike will be hosting the legendary Riding High Festival. The bike park will be fully open, the hottest brands will be bringing their test bikes and raclette, barbecue, cold beer and a party will be provided.

Klein trifft Gross - das Enduro Nationalteam im Trainingslager in der Aletsch Arena

Swiss Enduro National Team trains in the Aletsch Arena

The Swiss Enduro National Team is preparing for the Home World Championships in September with a two-day training camp in Bellwald and the Aletsch Arena. On Sunday, the team met the youngsters from Valais as part of the Kids Flowtrail Race.

Trailride Goms invites you to the opening with locals

After the official opening ceremony in July 2024 was canceled due to the weather, the Trailride Goms association is offering all bike fans the opportunity to discover the two new Nufenen and Moosmattentrail bike trails together with the locals.

Reines Schweizer Podium bei den U23 Frauen am Weltcup in Leogang

Swiss U23 women celebrate triple triumph in Leogang

Ondřej Cink celebrates his first cross country World Cup victory at the age of 34. Puck Pieterse underlines her good form and also takes victory in cross country after the short track. The U23 women provide a Swiss festival and Finn Treudler also wins the U23 men's race.

Canada doubles up at the DH World Cup in Leogang

For the second weekend in a row, the two Canadians Gracey Hemstreet and Jackson Goldstone dominate the UCI Downhill World Cup. This time at the stop in Leogang. Both not only secured victory on the day, but also took the overall lead in their classifications.

Finn Treudler - Sieger U23 Herren Short Track Weltcup Leogang

Blevins is unstoppable in the short track in Leogang

The cross-country short track races at the Mountain Bike World Cup in Saalfelden Leogang (A) deliver thrilling decisions. Puck Pieterse and Christopher Blevins dominate the elite categories, while the two Swiss riders Elina Benoit and Finn Treudler celebrate their first U23 victories.

Siegerin Mona Mitterwallner in Nove Mesto

Mitterwallner and Blevins win the World Cup in Nové Město

Mona Mitterwallner benefits from the bad luck of reigning world champion Puck Pieterse in the elite women's race, who falls far behind after a tire failure. After winning the short track, Christopher Blevins also wins the cross country race with a commanding performance.

Sieger am Short Track in Nove Mesto Christopher Blevins

Blevins makes history at the short track in Nové Město

At the third UCI XCC World Cup in Nové Město, Christopher Blevins secured a historic hat-trick with a sprint victory despite chain problems. Puck Pieterse is back on the mountain bike. The Holmgren sisters and Heby Gustav Pedersen impress in the U23 races.

Valais trails open - clean-up work shows effect

After the heavy snowfall in mid-April, the effects on the bike infrastructure in Valais are very different. While the Lower Valais is already off to a good start to the season, clean-up work is still ongoing in other regions. Shuttle providers such as Trail Taxi are providing valuable support in assessing the damage and are already making safe bike tours possible again in some areas.

Ötztaler Mountainbike Festival - Archivbild 2024

Swiss triple victory in the men's category at the Ötztal Mountain Bike Festival

The Swiss dominate the elite men's race at the Ötztal Mountain Bike Festival and celebrate a triple victory. Thomas Litscher wins ahead of Fabio Püntener and Luke Wiedmann. With Luca Schätti in fifth place and Timon Rüegg in seventh place, two more Swiss riders finished in the top ten. In the elite women's race, the Austrians celebrated a double victory on home soil with Laura Stigger ahead of Tamara Wiedmann. Jolanda Neff rides to third place and Linda Indergand finishes fourth.

Ramona Forchini am Swiss Bike Cup in Schaan

Ramona Forchini confirms her strong form and kicks off the Enduro World Cup in Italy

Ramona Forchini triumphs at the Škoda Swiss Bike Cup in Schaan after a thrilling duel with Sina Frei and confirms her strong form. In Haiming, Thomas Litscher, Fabio Püntener and Luke Wiedmann celebrate an impressive Swiss one-two-three at the Ötztal Mountain Bike Festival. Wout Alleman (BEL) and Roas van Doorn (NED) secure the opening victory of the new HERO UCI Marathon World Cup series on Elba. And in Pietra Ligure (IT), Daniel Booker and Harriet Harnden make a perfect start to the Enduro World Cup season.

Exciting races in Schaan - Püntener and Forchini win

Fabio Püntener triumphs in Schaan and celebrates his first Swiss Bike Cup victory in the elite men's category. Ramona Forchini also puts in a strong performance and wins the women's race ahead of Sina Frei.

Gewinnerin Elite Damen in Pietra Ligure, Harriet Harnden

Booker and Harnden win the Enduro World Cup opener in Pietra Ligure

The opening round of the WHOOP UCI Enduro World Series 2025 in Pietra Ligure (ITA) ends with Daniel Booker winning the elite men's race. While Brit Harriet Harnden triumphs in the women's race. The trails of the Ligurian coastal region challenge the athletes with technical descents and steep climbs - a worthy start to the enduro season. The next stop in the series is Bielsko-Biała (POL) from May 16 to 18.

Opening victory at the HERO UCI Marathon World Cup for Alleman and Van Doorn

The new HERO UCI Cross-Country Marathon World Cup gets off to a brilliant start: Belgian rider Wout Alleman and Dutch rider Roas Van Doorn win the prestigious Capoliveri Legend Cup on the Italian island of Elba. The course rides over tough climbs, technical trails and breathtaking coastal panoramas - and demands everything from the athletes.

Fort William and Homberg provide downhill action

The downhill season gets underway with the second race of the iXS Downhill Cup in Fort William (Scotland) and the Homberg Race in the Bern region, which is part of the Hot Trail Series. The MTB Race Series for young and old in Schwändi also kicks off the 2025 mountain bike season in cross-country.

Homberg Race 2025: Local downhill classic with a lot of heart and soul

On the Homberg above Thun, the Homberg Race, which is firmly established in Switzerland, ensures thrilling races and a great atmosphere. In good conditions, the riders deliver their performances on the challenging course. Yannick Baechler wins the elite men's race and Jolanda Kiener wins the women's race.

Successful start to the MTB Race Series in Schwändi

This year's MTB Race Series kicks off in Schwändi. Riders compete for the first points of the season on the varied cross-country course - and ensure exciting races.

Charlie Hatton im Qualilauf am Samstag in Fort William 2025

Nina Hoffmann rides to second place in the iXS Downhill Cup in Fort William

In the second race of the iXS Downhill Cup in Fort William, Germany's Nina Hoffmann put in a strong performance and secured second place in the elite women's race behind Great Britain's Harriet Harnden. Charlie Hatton from Great Britain wins the elite men's race.

Zustandsbericht Mountainbike Trails Wallis

Valais snow chaos leads to blocked trails

After the recent storms with lots of fresh snow down to low altitudes, numerous hiking and biking trails in Valais are blocked by fallen trees, debris and snow debris.

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