On the sidelines of the Plausch-Radquers in Sulgen, "still Stöckli team boss" Ralph Näf spoke about the future of his team and bike racing. The secret about the new team member was also revealed.

An incredible fourth place at the Swiss Epic and various stage podiums. Ski cross overall World Cup winner Alex Fiva and Olympic silver medalist Nevin Galmarini shook up the bike scene at the Swiss Epic. They opted for tried-and-tested products when choosing their equipment.

In just over a week, the Swiss Epic in Zermatt will start its third edition. For Ride, ski cross rider Alex Fiva and alpine snowboarder Nevin Galmarini will be heading into the eventful week. The two of them got their final tips from the best Swiss enduro rider: René Wildhaber.

Jolanda Neff and Linda Indergand start their Olympic premiere today at 5.30 pm Swiss time. Their choice of bikes is somewhat surprising, as both riders rely on their hardtails.

The U23 women's race kicks off today at 11:00 am. Alessandra Keller is one of the favorites for the title. The former junior world champion relies on a hardtail on the rough course in Nove Mesto. But is this a pure women's race bike?

The three marathons are deliberately not timed. The Stöckli race is more of a leisurely tour than a tough test of strength based on time. The routes all ride over just under 54 kilometers. The three Stöckli Bike Marathons include the Buechibärg Marathon on June 5, the Napf Bike Marathon on June 26 and the Wil Bike Marathon on August 21.

Jolanda Neff is the number one in mountain biking, X-times world champion and Swiss champion on the bike and the road. She is aiming for a double start at the Olympic Games in Rio. But that's no reason for the Stöckli rider to focus solely on the Olympics. In the Ride interview, she reveals new and unexpected things about the coming season.

In 2010, Mathias Flückiger became Swiss, European and World Champion in the U23 category. He achieved his first podium finish in his first year in the elite category. The upward trend in Mathias Flückiger's career continues unabated. This year, the Stöckli rider wants to really step on the gas again. His specific downhill training should also help him achieve this.

++ Indergand wins road race in France ++ Kulhavy injured ++ Jolanda Neff twelfth in Olympic road qualifying race ++ Rohrbach with flat tire in Cyprus ++ Leumann wins again in Spain ++

After two years as team boss of the Stöckli Pro Team, Thomas Stoll is opening a new chapter in his mountain bike story and is launching his "Stoll Bikes" brand on the market this summer. Developed and built in Switzerland and manufactured in Germany, they fill a niche that has hardly been served until now.

The new team manager of Stöckli's professional mountain bike team is Ralph Näf, who has just retired as an active athlete. The 35-year-old from Thurgau was himself a top mountain biker for many years and is taking over from Thomas Stoll.

A mountain bike portfolio without motorized bikes? It's long since unthinkable - and so Stöckli and Wheeler are showing brand new rolling stock that is electrified.

The Swiss bike manufacturer Stöckli is closing its branch in Wädenswil in June. From fall 2015, two new suppliers will be selling Stöckli products in return.

The Kaufmann family of entrepreneurs has redimensioned the Board of Directors of Stöckli Swiss Sports AG following the change of ownership. They have elected Josef Felder from Wolhus as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. Together with entrepreneur Stefan Portmann and the two previous board members Diego Kaufmann and Ruedi Arnet, the team of four will provide strategic support to CEO Marc Gläser

At Swiss bike manufacturer Stöckli, the signs are pointing to expansion. New employees are on board to work on the vehicles and the sales structure. Ride asked Theo Sandu - the new head of the Stöckli bike division - what goals he has set himself. The specialist trade is fully in his sights.

Stöckli is one of the manufacturers that combines two wheel sizes in one bike. While this has long been the norm in motocross, many people are wondering what it means for mountain bikes. The advantages sound plausible, but what about the disadvantages? The ride test provides the answers.

Jolanda Neff, the 3-time world champion and 2014 overall cross-country World Cup winner, is switching to Stöckli for the 2015 season. Together with Mathias Flückiger, 6th overall in the 2014 World Cup, world-class athletes are now riding Stöckli bikes in both the men's and women's categories.

29 inches at the front, 27.5 inches at the rear: Stöckli has the brand new Morion 975 rolling onto the trails with this wheel size concept. The bike is based on the tried-and-tested Morion model, but the wheel mix is designed to deliver even better riding characteristics.

The ski and bike manufacturer Stöckli is preparing for the next phase of growth: The previous CEO Beni Stöckli is retiring from the company. A new, external CEO is implementing a new strategy, with a focus on marketing and sales. The summer business - i.e. bicycles - is also to be expanded.

What has long been possible with skis will also become a reality with bikes and pedelecs from 2015: products from traditional Swiss manufacturer Stöckli are now also available in Germany.

Swiss radio and television has presented the Swiss Awards for the 12th time. Ski and bike producer Beni Stöckli Jr. is the winner in the business category.

On Saturday, January 11, the SwissAwards will be presented for the twelfth time at the SRF TV gala. In addition to Dominique Biedermann, two big names from the bike industry are also nominated: Thomas Binggeli and Beni Stöckli Junior.

The "e.t." electric bike from Stöckli has been reinforced: The "eTerra" has the drive system from the sporty "e.t.", but the frame is intended for people who like it particularly comfortable.

The e-mobility division of Migros is strengthening its product range and relying on an e-bike manufacturer from Switzerland: the "e.t." e-bike from Stöckli is now rolling into the seven m-way stores.

With the brand new Morion RSC and Morion RS Trail models, Stöckli unveiled two hot new bikes for race and trail use at Bike Days 2013. For the Swiss manufacturer, the two bikes mark its entry into the booming 650b business.

The goldwurst-power/Stöckli team, led by elite riders Nicola Rohrbach and Pascal Schmutz, is being expanded with three young riders from the Regional Cycling Center Northwestern Switzerland. The Northwestern Switzerland team will now operate as a UCI mountain bike team. The racing schedule includes the European World Cup races, the BMC Racing Cup and regional events such as the Argovia Cup.

According to rumors, mountain bike pro Mathias Flückiger was planning to switch to the road. Now it is certain that he will remain in cross-country racing. The World Championship bronze medallist is joining the Stöckli racing team and will help it to gain a foothold in the international Mountain Bike World Cup.

On October 19, the Wolhusen-based bike and ski manufacturer Stöckli will open its newest store in the canton of Zug in time for the upcoming ski season. In addition to an extensive winter sports range, the bike range will also be presented in Cham on around 1200 square meters of retail space.

Stöckli is one of the few sporting goods manufacturers that is at home in both the winter and summer business. Managing Director Beni Stöckli and Brand Manager Walter Reusser explain the differences and why they are focusing much more on the bike segment in future.

After showing an unnamed prototype of the new 29er hardtail at the Bike Days, the production bike "Beryll Carbon RS 29" will be launched in the fall. And the bike can already boast an important victory. Urs Huber and Konny Looser recently won the Transalp on the new race bike.

The Swiss bike and ski manufacturer Stöckli is focusing on the electromobility map and is presenting an e-bike that sets its own accents in terms of range, battery integration and design.

After the successful "Morion", Stöckli is presenting its big brother, the "Amber", at the Gurten in Bern. With 150 millimetres of suspension travel at both ends, this is another bike that is well worth seeing.

After extensive renovation work, Stöckli presented the redesigned branch in Wolhusen last weekend. Next weekend, the ski and bike specialist will open a new branch in Niederlenz.

For the 2011 model year, Stöckli's bike department is experiencing a jolt. The new "Morion" fully is the first in-house development from the Central Swiss bike manufacturer and the starting signal for a much more independent future.

Bikes from Stöckli Outdoor Sports are now exclusively covered by "Stöckli Velo-Assistance" for one year from the date of purchase. If the bike needs a repair, the owner contacts the Velo-Assistance center. They will record all mechanical defects and arrange for the bike to be collected from the owner's home. The collection and delivery service is free of charge for newly purchased Stöckli bikes.

After careful consideration and the usual tactics before signing a contract, Thomas Stoll is the last of the current team members to extend his commitment to the Stöckli bike team for another year. The man from Osterfingen thus remains loyal to the most powerful Swiss bike marathon team of the past year for another year.

In the current season, Urs Huber has risen to become one of the most successful international bike marathon specialists in the Stöckli jersey. The now ten-time season winner will also represent the Lucerne-based ski and bike manufacturer's colors next year; the contract has been extended for another year.

The marathon dominator Anita Steiner is joining Team Stöckli for the 2003 season. With Anita Steiner and the European long-distance champion Andrea Huser, the Wolhuser bike producers now have a powerful women's duo to beat in the long distance. In 2003, world champion titles over the marathon distance will be awarded for the first time in Lugano. And Stöckli has now put herself in clear pole position in the women's race.

In addition to a fresh new frame layout, Stöckli has also given the "XL-15" and "XL-13" a new component mix. The geometry has remained the same, but both versions now have a tapered head tube, which makes the entire front section stiffer.