The bike spectacle in Lenzerheide will open on Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8, 2017, with the qualifying and final runs of the downhillers. On the steep and challenging course, high-speed sections at up to 70 km/h and spectacular jumps will push even the best downhillers in the world to their limits. Sunday will once again be dominated by the Olympic discipline of cross country. The Swiss figureheads around Jolanda Neff and Nino Schurter as well as the challenging course once again promise a bike festival at the highest level.

Team area, expo and e-mountain bike test center

In addition to the exciting competitions, the Mountain Bike World Cup in Lenzerheide also offers an attractive supporting program. In the Bike Arena, visitors get an exclusive insight into the team area and can experience the final preparations of mechanics and elite riders up close. Various partners will be presenting their latest products in the subsequent expo. Those who like it more active can test their skills on the pump track in the Bike Arena.

In the upper area of the Bike Arena, next to the "Santa Cruz Corner", there is also the e-mountain bike test center, where the latest bike models with electric drive can be inspected and tested. The signposted "E-MTB Test Ride presented by Panasonic" rides from the Bike Arena to Parpan and offers an ideal testing ground. If you have competition fever, sign up for the daily "Flyer E-MTB Challenge" or take part in the "Speed Challenge" at the Polar Cycling Computers stand in the Expo Area.

Kids Fun Park with Steinböckli Cup

The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Lenzerheide also offers a suitable program for the youngest mountain bike fans. In the Kids Fun Park, the little ones can let off steam on the balance bike course on Saturday and Sunday. Bikes and helmets are available free of charge on site. On Sunday, July 9, the 2nd Steinböckli Cup will also take place at 1:15 pm. The fastest World Cup youngsters will be crowned in race mode.

Full gas World Cup party

In the evening, the Bike Arena will be transformed into a party hotspot. The World Cup party weekend will kick off on Friday evening with sound from DJ "Kollege Essig" at the "Santa Cruz Corner". On Saturday, the legendary Full Gas World Cup Party will be celebrated at the same location. From 6.00 pm, the DJ duo "Fönfrisur & Kater" and the band "Domi Riot & the Fuckers" will provide good vibes.

As part of the Bike Movie Night, several films will be shown on the big screen in the Bike Arena on Saturday, July 8 from 9 pm. In addition to the "Trail Tales" episodes of Ride, fans of action-packed bike films can look forward to "Deathgrip". The new film by Clay Porter with downhill high-flyer Brendan Fairclough, featuring Brandon Semenuk and Josh Bryceland, has already won over bike fans at the worldwide premieres in spring.

MTB Business Forum presented by graubündenBIKE

On Friday, July 7, 2017, the 2nd MTB Business Forum presented by graubündenBIKE will also take place. The varied programme includes presentations and panel discussions on topics such as digitalization in the event landscape, the interface between elite sport and industry or the distribution of roles between associations, teams and athletes. The list of speakers and panelists includes well-known names from the sports sector such as Thomas Peter (Swiss Cycling), Claudio Caluori (Team Manager Scott Velosolutions DH Team), Reto Aeschbacher (Scott Sports) and Sven Bethke (Swisscom Event & Media Solutions).

The MTB Business Forum is primarily aimed at representatives of sports associations, event organizers, athletes, sponsors, marketers and media representatives, but is also open to interested private individuals. Registration is possible at lenzerheide.com/mtb-business-forum.

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