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Swatch Nines in Sölden 2026: One course, two cycling categories – will the idea work?

- The author starts ambitiously at the Bosch E-MTB Challenge, crashes several times on wet roots and injures himself, which puts the brakes on his ego.  
- With lowered expectations, he then rides slower, technically cleaner and experiences satisfying stages despite the pain.  
- The author's conclusion: races are fun because they bring self-knowledge, not because of the result; he wants to start again next year.

Bosch E-EMTB Challenge 2026: The ego dies amongst the roots

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- Gravel bikes are booming, offering speed, freedom and adventure away from traffic and harking back to the origins of cycling on poor roads.  
- For gravel, Storck focuses on aerodynamic, fast bikes (Grix.2, Fascenario X, Fascenario.5) with wide tyres and comfort via carbon structure instead of mechanics.  
- According to Storck, decisions such as 1x vs. 2x drivetrains should depend on the intended use; the decisive factor is measured values rather than marketing promises.

A new gravel bike category? Race Race Gravel or Speedgravel

- Around 700 riders took part in the 27th Festival Marathon in Willingen, and despite a night of thunderstorms, the conditions were mostly grippy and almost ideal.  
- There were three distances of up to 110 km/2930 m to choose from; the new, flowing routes were predominantly rated positively by participants.  
- Aaron Wilhelmi won the men's long distance, while Mariëlle Trouwborst won the women's race ahead of Lola Bakker and Carolin Zinn.

BIKE Festival Willingen 2026: Marathon - it went like clockwork

- Johannes Fischbach will start at the DM in the E-Enduro in Willingen due to a lack of downhill starting places and does not see himself as the favourite.  
- He feels fit, but not very well prepared for technical uphills and long efforts, focussing on minimal luggage and race mode with his Raymon enduro bike.  
- Despite his relaxed attitude and focus on Red Bull Cerro Abajo, Fischbach becomes German E-Enduro Champion 2026 ahead of Christian Textor and Erich Emmrich.

Johannes Fischbach between Willingen and Genoa: "Pressure is normal!"

- Willingen offers a variety of trails: natural Propain Trail, more technical enduro trail, easily accessible flow country and downhill lines that can be ridden around.  
- Northshores and skinnies have been toned down: still technically challenging, but with fewer falls and less of a test of courage.  
- Frequent causes of accidents are overconfidence and fatigue due to many fast lift rides; the marathon is considered a tip with a great atmosphere and flexible riding.

The best trail in Willingen: "Definitely ride it!"

- Second festival day starts after overnight rain with fresh trails, some exhibitors have to re-anchor their tents.
- Marathon race over 110 km/2930 metres in altitude started, alternatives are medium (71.8 km/1880 metres in altitude) and small lap (33.7 km/830 metres in altitude).
- Bosch eMTB Challenge awards German champion title for the first time, tyre choice decisive on partly wet, partly dry trails.

BIKE Festival Willingen 2026: Thunderstorm night with flying tents and race vibes on day 2

- The BIKE Festival Willingen offers MTB action with races, test tracks, around 100 exhibitors and free admission until Sunday.  
- Visitors can spontaneously take part in races, BIKE Academy workshops and equipment tests for MTB, e-bikes, gravel and road bikes.  
- Highlights include the BIKE Marathon, the Bosch eMTB Challenge with the German E-Enduro Championship and various junior races.

BIKE Festival Willingen: Action, Trends und Sommergefühle zum Auftakt

- The 2026 Swiss cycling calendar offers a wide range of events from gravel adventures to road marathons for professionals and amateurs.  
- Tour de Suisse will be shortened to five stages and expanded to include the "Tour de Suisse Explorer" format for everyone.  
- Several established events such as the Gravel Festival Bern and Alpenbrevet will have new formats, an expanded programme or are in high demand.

Summit for everyone: the 10 best cycling events in Switzerland in 2026

- Bluegrass is launching three new protector waistcoats for different uses: Venture Vest (Trail/Enduro), Arto Armour and the lighter Arto Vest.
- POC revises the Torso Vest and VPD knee and elbow pads and continues to focus on level 1 protection and optimised grip thanks to silicone and VPD layers.
- Rudy Project presents Terraform helmets with crash chip and recycled content, First Degree the Seeker shoe as a bike-and-hike all-rounder with Venom Sole.

MTB helmets & protectors: New protectors - the most exciting helmets & protectors from Riva

- Bosch is strengthening its CX/CX-R motors (up to 120 Nm, 600% support) with Performance Upgrade 2.0 and is introducing a 12A fast charger plus an open interface.
- The focus is on lightweight, technically orientated e-MTBs with Maxon and Avinox motors, plenty of suspension travel, carbon frames and some limited high-end models.
- Several brands are launching price-conscious E-MTBs with Bosch or Mahle (Radon, Raymon, HoheAcht) with permanently integrated batteries, range extender options and trail orientation.

E-bike highlights from Riva: New e-MTBs and motors from the bike festival

- The FSA Bike Festival Riva 2026 offered awards, expo innovations and races and is considered one of the most important MTB events in Europe.
- Technical highlights included new e-MTB and 32-inch innovations from Bosch, Maxxis, Pole, Unno, Raymon, Radon and Chiru.
- Sporting highlights: Marathon race, Bosch E-MTB Challenge and Maxxis Gravel Garda; next edition: 30.4.-2.5.2027.

Bike Festival Riva del Garda 2026: Gravel bikes, e-bikes, stars - all the highlights!

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Bike Festival

Swatch Nines in Sölden 2026
One course, two cycling categories – will the idea work?

Bosch E-EMTB Challenge 2026
The ego dies amongst the roots

A new gravel bike category? Race Race Gravel or Speedgravel

BIKE Festival Willingen 2026
Marathon - it went like clockwork

Johannes Fischbach between Willingen and Genoa
"Pressure is normal!"

The best trail in Willingen
"Definitely ride it!"

BIKE Festival Willingen 2026
Thunderstorm night with flying tents and race vibes on day 2

BIKE Festival Willingen
Action, Trends und Sommergefühle zum Auftakt

Summit for everyone
The 10 best cycling events in Switzerland in 2026

MTB helmets & protectors
New protectors - the most exciting helmets & protectors from Riva

E-bike highlights from Riva
New e-MTBs and motors from the bike festival

Bike Festival Riva del Garda 2026
Gravel bikes, e-bikes, stars - all the highlights!

Bike Festival

Swatch Nines in Sölden 2026One course, two cycling categories – will the idea work?

Bosch E-EMTB Challenge 2026The ego dies amongst the roots

A new gravel bike category? Race Race Gravel or Speedgravel

BIKE Festival Willingen 2026Marathon - it went like clockwork

Johannes Fischbach between Willingen and Genoa"Pressure is normal!"

The best trail in Willingen"Definitely ride it!"

BIKE Festival Willingen 2026Thunderstorm night with flying tents and race vibes on day 2

BIKE Festival WillingenAction, Trends und Sommergefühle zum Auftakt

Summit for everyoneThe 10 best cycling events in Switzerland in 2026

MTB helmets & protectorsNew protectors - the most exciting helmets & protectors from Riva

E-bike highlights from RivaNew e-MTBs and motors from the bike festival

Bike Festival Riva del Garda 2026Gravel bikes, e-bikes, stars - all the highlights!

Swatch Nines in Sölden 2026
One course, two cycling categories – will the idea work?

Bosch E-EMTB Challenge 2026
The ego dies amongst the roots

BIKE Festival Willingen 2026
Marathon - it went like clockwork

Johannes Fischbach between Willingen and Genoa
"Pressure is normal!"

The best trail in Willingen
"Definitely ride it!"

BIKE Festival Willingen 2026
Thunderstorm night with flying tents and race vibes on day 2

BIKE Festival Willingen
Action, Trends und Sommergefühle zum Auftakt

Summit for everyone
The 10 best cycling events in Switzerland in 2026

MTB helmets & protectors
New protectors - the most exciting helmets & protectors from Riva

E-bike highlights from Riva
New e-MTBs and motors from the bike festival

Bike Festival Riva del Garda 2026
Gravel bikes, e-bikes, stars - all the highlights!