Almost as important as the race is the supporting program in Bellwald. The parties on Friday and Saturday evening are also a tradition. Nevertheless, most of the participants will not lose sight of the race, as important points in the overall standings are at stake once again. Frenchman Maxime Chapuis leads the standings with an 18-point lead over Felix Klee. Lurking close behind are the two Frenchmen Benjamin Torrano and Melvin Pons, just three and six points behind Klee.

In the women's race, the Cup will most likely be decided between Martina Brühlmann and Alba Wunderlin. Although Brühlmann is ahead in the rankings, she must not allow herself any slip-ups in order to win the Cup. It is less likely that Laura Lohner from France will win the Cup, but not impossible.

The Bellwald downhill course is certainly not one of the most difficult, but it is one of the most popular courses in the Swiss racing circuit. On the 2,200-metre-long track, riders have to master numerous small to medium-sized jumps, berms, meadow curves and root passages and experience a lot of riding fun in the process. In addition to the good atmosphere and the supporting program, the course is the main reason why this race is held successfully every year.www.ixsdownhillcup.com