First-class trails and mountain panoramas at their finest - the international field of participants was once again impressed by the race and the Davos Klosters region. The three riders from Nepal and Bhutan, who are in Switzerland for an international exchange through the bike tour operators Globetrotter and Abenteuerreisen, particularly enjoyed the event: In addition to the trail and mountain railway network, they were particularly impressed by the cohesion within the mountain bike community. "For us, this trip is an incredible opportunity. We saw a lot during these days and are taking countless ideas home with us," says Mangal Lama from Nepal. The whole story is available online.

The Himalayan Enduro Team was accompanied by trials star Tom Oehler, who rode his very first enduro race ever: "Riding with the team was great fun and thanks to Mondraker Enduro Team I was even able to get to know new trails in the region," says the well-known ambassador from Davos Klosters. The team was accompanied in the 2nd day video.

Team Terpstra thwarted by crash

The Dutch cross-country pro rider, this year's Cape Epic winner, Olympian and current runner-up in the world championship Anne Terpstra unfortunately had to abandon the race prematurely: After an actually harmless crash, her brother and teammate Rien Terpstra could no longer hold the handlebars properly due to pain in his hand. Nevertheless, Anne Terpstra was thrilled: "It's so great here! Something completely different from the Cross-Country World Cup and fantastic that I can experience this together with my brother in the team. My heart is already beating for this event! I hope it won't be the last time we're here!". More about Team Terpstra online and in the 1st day video.

Like an annual family reunion

The more than 400 participants from 18 nations, divided into almost 150 teams, rode 14 "stages", measured sections, over the three days on the bike. On the transfer stages, often supported by mountain railroads, the clock was stopped and the riders enjoyed the impressive alpine scenery and chatted with bikers from other countries. Many have known and seen each other here for years: "It's almost like an annual family reunion," says organizer Britta Wild from the Bike Academy Davos. "The extremely loyal field of participants and the many returnees are the best compliment for us."

Multiple titles defended

Even though it is a fun event, it was an exciting race this time too. In the men's category, Luca Jenni and Mike Schuler, Team Specialized / Giant Collective, defended their title with a time of 1h 09min 36sec. Second place went to Team We ride for Jay with Claudio Negro and Silvan Marfurt, almost 4 minutes behind, 2 minutes ahead of the Lucerne Stocker Brothers with Jan and Mika Stocker in 3rd place.
In the unfortunately very small Women's category, the Central Swiss riders Melanie Zehnder and Andrea Richiger as Team Gratis Ürnerpastetä defended their 1st place with a superior 1h 34min 29sec. The tough battle for second place was ultimately won by the Slovenians Zala Likar and Ana Brancelj, Team Shred Sirens, just 9 seconds ahead of Team Demo Women Grindelwald with Katrin Stadler and Annika Hirsch.

The neck-and-neck race in the mixed category was ultimately won by the VCBellinzona Enduro Team with Claudia Grassi and Loris Pellencini, just 50 seconds ahead of Team Mr. & Mrs. Black with Carlo Carlo. & Mrs. Black with Carina Cappellari, former downhill pro rider and current Swiss national coach for gravity disciplines, and Swiss Olympic bike mechanic Gavin Black. Third place went to Team Schmäxx with Davos locals Martina Gross and Chris Visscher.

In the 77+ category, many previous top teams were also at the start this time and delivered an exciting race. This time, victory went to the Central Swiss team ä Ürner und ä Rissäckler with Philipp Buchs and Iwan Arnold, ahead of team one80-shop.ch with Alois von Wurstemberger and Gian Malär. Third place went to the Tanner Twins Jürg and Markus Tanner from Eriswil.
In the FUN TEAMS category, which has now been held for the fifth time, Team Carbones once again took victory, ahead of the Mountain Mavericks from Surselva and Team Pulp Traction from Davos.

Despite the sometimes tough battles on the course, everyone agrees: winning is of secondary importance at this fun team event - because the main prize is simply a big grin on your face. And everyone got it this time too.

Helpers - the soul of the event

It was another fantastic mountain bike festival! The biggest thanks go to the 60 or so volunteers, without whom the event could not be held. "They are the soul of our event and are well known in the community," explains race director Michi Wild from the Bike Academy Davos. "We are a super well-coordinated team! Many of them take a week's vacation every year to help out here. That's anything but a matter of course!" he says happily. "The Davos Klosters mountain railroads, who make the event possible in the first place thanks to their dense transport network, have also given us great support again!"

9th edition: September 4 to 6, 2025

The ninth edition of the established Mondraker Enduro Team fun race for experienced mountain bikers in Davos Klosters is expected to take place from September 4 to 6, 2025. The date of the registration opening will be communicated as soon as possible on the Mondraker Enduro Team channels.

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