If you have been on vacation in the Canadian bike mecca of Whistler, you may be familiar with this type of race and know how popular these fun competitions are. The "Friday's Ride Down" in Flims and Laax is also enjoying growing numbers of participants. It is not uncommon for one or two professional bikers to join in and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the cozy get-together afterwards. The focus is on participation and not the result.

During the second run of the "Friday's Ride Down", with the start on the Flimser Runcahöhe, some relics from the bike textile junk box can be seen. These bring back fond memories from the early days of mountain biking and lighten the mood even more. Even some old bikes find their way back onto the trail. After the race, the winners are celebrated with a barbecue and a small party at a cozy get-together. However, they will not receive a big winner's cheque, but will receive their prize in a different form. In addition, small but attractive prizes will be raffled off among all participants.The next races will take place on August 30 and September 27, 2013.www.flims.com