Two top 15s in the main races, two top 10s in the qualifying races. That's a record to be proud of in the Downhill World Cup - especially as a private rider. Johannes von Klebelsberg was on his own during the 2019 season and often worked in his family's restaurant in Munich to finance his racing season. As a result, he kept his clothing modest - he rode in jeans, especially as these were often cheaper and more stable than the often expensive downhill pants. His unconventional sportswear earned him the nickname "Denim Destroyer".

For von Klebelsberg, however, life as a private rider is now coming to an end. In the coming season, he will receive the full support of the GT Factory Racing Team, where he can develop better in the future. "Being part of the GT teams means that I have more opportunities and time to work on the technical aspects of the sport. I will have more free time on race weekends in the future and I will use this to work on the skills that could make me a faster racer.

In addition to the familiar GT blue, the 25-year-old also wears blue underneath, i.e. denim jeans. However, rumor has it that Alpinestars is already working on a pair of downhill jeans for the South Tyrolean.

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