The spring season was extremely successful for the reigning road world champion. By winning the Tour of Flanders, he was able to win one of the cycling monuments for the first time. Now Peter Sagan is returning to his roots. He became world champion in this discipline as a junior. Peter Sagan explains: "I am amazed at the level of mountain bike competitions. Thanks to my successes in the spring and the help of my sponsors, I can afford this trip."

Sagan will take part in races in Austria and the Czech Republic. However, the trip is only intended to prepare him for the Amgen Tour in California next month. It is not yet known whether Sagan is even considering a double start at the Olympic Games in Rio. However, due to the long break between road and mountain bike competitions, this would be possible without any problems. Peter Sagan became junior cross country world champion in Val di Sole in 2008, in the same year Nino Schurter won the U23 category and there was a Swiss triple triumph in the men's race with Christoph Sauser ahead of Florian Vogel and Ralph Näf.

Peter Sagan on the bike with Marco Aurelio Fontana. On his next outing, Sagan will be riding a Specialized bike.