This time, too, things went extremely quickly: almost all categories of the event were sold out within a few hours. The classic teams of two, but above all the highly sought-after places for fun teams of 3 to 6 people, where you can now also start with e-bikes, provided at least one team member takes part on a conventional bike. 450 riders from 16 nations will start in around 180 teams at the Mondraker Enduro Team in Davos Klosters from September 7 to 9, 2023. The fun teams now make up more than a third, with the rest being two-person teams in the men's, women's, mixed and 77+ categories.

Enduro Team for Kids expanded

The absolutely unique team enduro race for children, which celebrated its extremely successful premiere in 2022, will be significantly expanded this year. It will take place on Sunday, September 10, 2023, the day after the adult race. "Promoting young talent is a matter close to our hearts. There are already some bike races for kids - but riding in a team is a new and great experience for them. The first edition of Enduro Team for Kids was therefore a real highlight and the standard was very high, especially among the older children," says organizer Britta Wild from the Bike Academy Davos. "That's why we're expanding the kids' race, which will be possible with a separate event day!" The younger kids will now ride three instead of two stages on the Jakobshorn, while the older kids will have a total of four stages, two of which will be in the Meierhoftäli via the Parsennbahn. The routes for the kids will be announced in advance and are already online. In contrast to the adult race, there are still places available for the junior race. Children aged 8 to 15 with an advanced biking level can still register in teams of two. The entry fee is CHF 60 per team, www.enduro- team.ch/kidsrace. The youngsters arrive in the same finish area as the adults and should really get a taste of Mondraker enduro team air! Endura will be a partner again in 2023.

125 kilometers, 14 stages and new trail combinations

This time, the adult participants of Mondraker Enduro Team will ride 14 stages over the three days of the race, measured sections that are mainly downhill and between just under two and a good five kilometers long. The total distance of the race covers 125 kilometers, almost 10,000 Elevation loss and around 1500 meters of elevation gain on the most attractive trails. "Unlike last year, this time we can once again use all of Davos Klosters' mountain railroads and therefore make the most of them," says race director Michi Wild from the Bike Academy Davos. "We've planned a few new trails again and, above all, whole new trail combinations," he reveals. "So for the many loyal riders who attend our event every year, there will once again be a few exciting surprises as well as long, great trail days in a wonderful mountain setting and the best mountain bike company. Because fun is and remains the most important thing for us!" The grand finale will once again ride directly to the finish area at Bolgen Plaza, for the big ones and the little ones. So a good atmosphere is guaranteed!

Exciting races with room for surprises

Although Mondraker Enduro Team is all about having fun, there are once again some well-known and established names on the start list. Especially in the Women, Mixed and 77+ categories, some winning teams from previous years will be riding and promise exciting races. Things look a little different in the men's category: Previous podium riders are largely absent this time, which could well give room for new high-flyers. And although the fun teams are even more focused on having fun, there are also a few very fast names at the start. Whether the integration of e-bikes will produce new surprise teams remains to be seen.

Small OC - valuable partnerships

This is the fifth year that Mondraker has been a title sponsor. The small organizing committee around the Bike Academy Davos is also supported by the Davos Klosters mountain railroads and the tourism organization, as well as the unique Trail Crew Davos, which maintains the trails of the destination. "We are also supported by Graubünden Sport and the komoot navigation app and maintain partnerships with various recognized bike hotels in the town," explains Britta Wild. Another new partner is drinks manufacturer El Tony Mate.

Fans welcome

Spectators are welcome at the mountain bike race, the event site is located at Bolgen in Davos Platz, near the valley station of the Jakobshorn cable car. You can also watch from a distance on the race course. Which cable cars and trail sections will be used and when will be posted at the mountain railroads shortly before the race.

Starting list 2023