For the first time, the competition will be a "Silver Event" on the Freeride Mountain Bike World Tour. This means more points for winning and promises the world's best riders at the start. The participation of Thomas Genon, Sam Pilgrim, Nicholi Rogatkin, Thun local Ramon Hunziker and many more has already been confirmed.

The qualification will take place on Friday. The team competition will also take place on Friday evening. As teams of nations, the top riders will face the public for the first time, with the best two teams qualifying for the super final.

On Saturday, the best slopestyler will be crowned. In addition to the prize money of CHF 10,000, the riders will be competing for important points in the Freeride Mountain Bike World Tour. This year, the riders will be jumping over old cars and an airplane in keeping with the "junkyard" theme. They will be joined by the last two winners of the event, Thomas Genon and Sam Pilgrim.

Training for the slopestyle starts on Saturday afternoon. The program will be livened up by flatland shows, pump track races and various exhibitors. The final will be held from 7.45 pm and the official after-party at the Bierkönig

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