El Tony knows what passion means, because there is a lot of it in the natural energy booster made from mate tea. At least as much passion lies dormant in the El Tony Mate athletes who carry the Tony spirit in their hearts. Lucas Huppert is the first El Tony athlete to cause a sensation on two wheels. He joins a team of ambassadors with well-known names such as Kim Gubser (freeski), Jonas Bösiger (snowboard) and Noel Schärer (skateboard).

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Lucas "Huppi" Huppert, who lives in Niederwennigen, has been out and about on his bike since 2009. When he's not performing his daredevil tricks in Swiss parks, he prefers to be in Whistler B.C., Barcelona or Queenstown in New Zealand. It's no wonder that his favorite mountain biking spots are either in the mountains or right by the sea. In addition to mountain biking, his hobbies also include snowboarding and surfing. The Zurich native has only been a professional for two years, but is already ranked 8th in the world and was named "Red Bull Rookie of the Year" in 2018.

Flo Würgler, Head of Culture and Sports at El Tony Mate, is delighted: "With 'Huppi', a personality is joining El Tony Mate who inspires both athletes and mountain bike enthusiasts in Switzerland and around the world". Lucas Huppert is also extremely excited about the collaboration: "It's great to be part of a young, fresh and dynamic company that is also very committed to sustainable issues. The collaboration with El Tony Mate could definitely not be a better fit for me, because El Tony Mate is my absolute favorite drink," says the mountain bike pro.Lucas Huppert presented his new El Tony Mate helmet to his home crowd for the first time at this year's Cycle Week in Zurich. The ZüriDirt Contest is part of the FMB World Tour with silver status and the only event in this form in Switzerland this year. The new helmet seems to have given Lucas Huppert additional motivation: In front of his home crowd, the local hero clearly beat off the competition and won the ZüriDirt Contest for the first time. El Tony Mate supports Swiss athletes

El Tony and sport simply go together: Whether you're an adrenaline junkie, an artist on one or two boards, it's essential for everyone to be fully focused at the right time. That's why El Tony has been supporting several athletes in the fields of free skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding and, most recently, mountain biking for two years now. All El Tony athletes are passionate about their sport and show off their daring tricks on the world's biggest stages. Both the Ambassadors and El Tony make no compromises in their commitment and ensure the highest quality. The natural caffeine in mate tea leaves, which is gentler, better tolerated and lasts longer than coffee, gives athletes the kick they need when they need it most.

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