No one expected this. It takes a lot for a mountain bike race to be canceled. But this is exactly what happened to the enduro event in Flims. Instead of the participants being able to ride autumn trails, there is now a thick blanket of snow on the race routes, making a regular race impossible. The risks are also difficult to calculate. Until yesterday, the organizers were still expecting a manageable amount of snow and had apparently planned optimal changes to the course. Unfortunately, the amount of snow is clearly too much and the temperatures do not promise the necessary improvement. The decision was made before most of the riders arrived in vain.

The local organizer can definitely not be blamed. An earlier event was also surprised by early snow, but never to the extent that it would have had to be canceled. This amount of precipitation is also unusual for an early snowfall. The conditions were right for one of the best races of the season, but unfortunately external factors sometimes play a rather negative role in outdoor sports. The organizer, who is most affected by the cancellation, hopes for the understanding of the participants, who will of course receive their entry fee back.