After eight extremely successful years of collaboration with Michelin, the tire manufacturer is now largely withdrawing from bike racing in order to concentrate more on motorsport. According to Bruno Schnider, this also takes into account the fact that Michelin generates the majority of its two-wheeler sales in the motorized sector.

iXS: Seizing the opportunity
Once again, it is Intercycle that is giving racing a big helping hand by taking over the title sponsorship of the series. This should establish its own brand iXS more firmly in endurance racing. While many players in the industry (still) assign a subordinate role to bike racing or even withdraw, as in this example, it is always the people of Sursee who stick by the (racing) sport. This will pay off in the long term and Peter Hostettler's company deserves a lot of credit for their commitment.Changes to the program:
The "GP La Liberté" in Fribourg and the Sun Bike Ticino, which seems to have finally failed due to its organizers, are no longer part of the series. Instead, a major race organizer is returning to the series: Iron-Bike Einsiedeln. After they replaced their not always diplomatic managing director Walter Schönbächler, nothing stood in the way of the reintegration of the Einsiedeln Marathon. The National Park Marathon, which is becoming increasingly popular and has a fantastic route, has also been integrated into the series.13.06. ELSA Bike Trophy, Estavayer-le-Lac
25.07. Swiss-Bike-Masters, Küblis
15.08. Eiger Bike Challenge, Grindelwald
28.08. National Park Bike Marathon, Scuol
12.09. Goldenrace, Schaffhausen
26.09. Iron Bike Race, Einsiedel

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