In 2024, the Swiss Enduro Series will enter its fourth year and present four races for the coming season. The venues are in Leukerbad, Airolo, Laax and Einsiedeln. The Aletsch Arena, where the Swiss champions were crowned last season, is developing into a World Cup venue.

Ten years after its premiere in the Welsh hills, the toughest downhill race, the Red Bull Hardline, is expanding to the other side of the globe. On February 24, 2024, thousands of bike fans are expected at the Maydena Bike Park in Tasmania, where the world's best mountain bikers will compete on perhaps the toughest downhill course

For downhill riders to be able to compete in races and for some to be able to ride at the front at some point, a strong foundation is needed. These are local races such as those organized by the iXS Downhill Cup. This is where the stars of tomorrow are born and where everyone can compete with their buddies and other like-minded racers. In the latest episode of iXS Trail Stories, we take a look behind the scenes of the legendary iXS Downhill Cup race in Ilmenau.