Organizers are confident

"Davos Klosters and other top destinations in Graubünden, Bern and Central Switzerland are in the starting blocks," explains the project team. The series is set to be included in the mountain bike calendar next year with three to four races. The idea was initiated by Ralph Näf from Thurgau: "By focusing on the flagship event - the elite races - we are creating optimal conditions for the athletes, teams, spectators and media. The sport should continue to develop through these platforms. We are building on the foundation that people like Claudio Galasso and Andi Seeli laid 20 years ago!".

In addition to Olympic champion Nino Schurter, Näf has brought on board Lorenz Luginbühl, Managing Director of GFC Sports Management AG, an experienced sports marketer and René Walker, the organizer of the 2013 European Mountain Bike Championships in Bern. "With this construct, we are bringing a lot of experience, expertise and innovative approaches into play," Näf is convinced.

More than just another racing series

In addition to the races for the UCI categories, the series also offers attractive event formats for amateur bikers. "This will be a real bike happening, with the unique combination of elite races and the innovative activation of the broader bike community," says Nino Schurter about the event concept developed by René Walker and GFC Sports Management AG. Children, mountain bikers and e-bikers alike will find an attractive offer. However, the organizers are not yet revealing any more details than that the side events will take place live on site as well as hybrid and digitally.

The venues and the concept are to be presented in summer 2021.