Bike Republic Sölden is joining forces in 2026: The start of the season on June 4 will be followed by the BRS Festival (June 18–21), which has been moved up to earlier in the year, marking the sporting highlight of early summer in Europe. The combination of a new jump line for the community, smart connecting trails without lift access, the first pump track on a mountain, smart bike hubs, and the Swatch Nines makes the region the place to be for the international biking community.

The Epic Bikepark Leogang is celebrating its 25th anniversary this season. What began in 2001 with four trails has grown into an international hub of the mountain biking scene. World Cups, World Championships, and a packed calendar of events are the highlights of the anniversary season in Saalfelden Leogang.

It sounds like an outdoor myth, but according to the Austrian police it has actually happened: Maximum-heated brake disks can start a forest fire. Avoiding this is simple. But putting water on the hot windshield is not the solution.

Ondřej Cink celebrates his first cross country World Cup victory at the age of 34. Puck Pieterse underlines her good form and also takes victory in cross country after the short track. The U23 women provide a Swiss festival and Finn Treudler also wins the U23 men's race.

For the second weekend in a row, the two Canadians Gracey Hemstreet and Jackson Goldstone dominate the UCI Downhill World Cup. This time at the stop in Leogang. Both not only secured victory on the day, but also took the overall lead in their classifications.

The cross-country short track races at the  Mountain Bike World Cup in Saalfelden Leogang (A) deliver thrilling decisions. Puck Pieterse and Christopher Blevins dominate the elite categories, while the two Swiss riders Elina Benoit and Finn Treudler celebrate their first U23 victories.

From September 12 to 14, 2025, Sölden will once again become the hotspot of the mountain bike scene with the premiere of the Bike Republic Sölden Festival. In addition to numerous side events, a jam-packed brand area and cracking parties, the BRS festival will also impress with the "Swatch Nines x Sölden", where the best athletes in the world will push the boundaries of what is possible with epic jumps, challenging tricks and breathtaking drops.

Be active, clear your head and take on a new challenge - this is the motto of the Ladies Days events, which are once again inviting all sports enthusiasts to take time out together on the mountain this summer. As with the ski, freeride and cross-country skiing weekends in winter, you don't have to be a professional to take part in the Ladies Days events. Rather, they are aimed at all women who enjoy exercise and would like to try out a new sport or improve their skills. With trained coaches, women can try out new goals and limits in road cycling, mountain biking or trail running and can also admit weaknesses and blockages in women-only groups. The Mindful Ladies Days are on the program for the right mindset and more self-esteem. A psychologist helps to strengthen the mind and become more resilient in the great outdoors.

The bikes are already turning briskly in spring, but you often have to wait a little longer until the first mountain railroads open. But not this year, because some bike parks are already opening at Easter and promise trail fun without Easter traffic jams on the Gotthard.

As a child, East Tyrolean Fabio Wibmer rooted for the ski stars as they raced down the Streif. Now the 28-year-old mountain bike and YouTube star is conquering the legendary Streif himself on his bike and creating a tribute to the world's most notorious downhill run with his video "The Streif", featuring extreme jumps and high speeds!

At the Pump Track World Championships in Austria, at the Area47 leisure park, Switzerland's Christa Von Niederhäusern successfully defends her title. Silver goes to Sabina Košárková from the Czech Republic and bronze to Alina Beck from Germany. Alec Bob won the men's event for the first time. The American won ahead of Mattia Costerman from Italy and Eddy Clerté from France.

From touring bikers to downhillers: the Austrian region of Schladming-Dachstein has made a name for itself with its bike park. However, this is no reason to rest on its laurels. The range of trails has been significantly expanded in recent years and again this year.

As soon as the Easter holidays are over, the 2023 season kicks off with the first bike festivals in numerous locations. Two bike festivals that could hardly be more different kick off in mid-April. While "sportz und beatz" takes place in the tranquil village of Thusis in Graubünden, the "Argus Bike Festival" in Austria's capital Vienna is a big hit.

In Austria, the country where cycling in the forest is banned, trails are currently springing up like mushrooms. Lake.bike, the trail center near Villach, is expanding its range from eleven to 18 trails. Care is being taken to ensure that the nearby Lake Faak glistens in the background in as many photos as possible.

The first Flachau E-Bike Festival attracted almost 700 e-bike enthusiasts from all over Europe to the Austrian Alps to experience a weekend of e-bike bliss. The opening event of the E-Bike World Tour 2022, which took place during the festival, was won by the two e-bike world champions Nicole Göldi and Jérôme Gilloux.

The BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN is a nation for everyone - ONE FOR ALL! It is a home for the entire bike spectrum, from kids and beginners to pros. The 2022 season underlines this once again with the opening of the green SCHTIRGGAR LINE, an easy beginners' trail. And with the deep black OLM VOLLE LINE, which is so challenging that it can only be ridden after an inspection. The season kicks off on June 10-12 with the BIKE OPENING - which also features a new fun enduro race in the form of the BIKE REPUBLIC RALLYE on June 11.