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 · 22.05.2022

BIKE Festival Willingen: Best of Day 3Photo: BIKE Festival
BIKE Festival Willingen: Best of Day 3
The BIKE Festival Willingen 2022 ended with a sporting spectacle. In addition to the German Enduro Championship, the downhillers provided thrilling racing action on the Ettelsberg.

The third and final day of the BIKE Festival Willingen 2022 was dominated by the downhill specialists. In the enduro race, the new German enduro mountain biking champions were crowned on six challenging stages. The iXS Downhill Cup not only got the adrenaline pumping for the riders, but also for all spectators. With top speeds and spectacular jumps, the downhill specialists raced down into the valley against the clock. At the Expo, it was once again all about tracking down exciting products and new parts. Have fun with our Best of the third day of the BIKE Festival in Willingen 2022. >> To the Willingen highlights from Day 1 and Day 2 <<

Whether on a balance bike or their first real bike, the Lazer Junior Trophy is the place to be for the youngest riders.Photo: BIKE Festival Whether on a balance bike or their first real bike, the Lazer Junior Trophy is the place to be for the youngest riders. On Sunday morning, more than 200 children did their laps in perfect weather.Photo: BIKE Festival On Sunday morning, more than 200 children did their laps in perfect weather. Grab a bargain and do good: As always, the traditional BIKE flea market was very busy. The proceeds went to World Bicycle Relief.Photo: BIKE Festival Grab a bargain and do good: As always, the traditional BIKE flea market was very busy. The proceeds went to World Bicycle Relief. As at the UCI MTB World Cup in Fort William, two Frenchmen dominated the <a href="https://www.ixsdownhillcup.com/de/ergebnis-final-run-201" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">iXS Downhill Cup race in Willingen</a>. Cédric Taillefer won ahead of his compatriot Ian Guionnet. The fastest woman on the Ettelsberg was Sabine Vicze.Photo: Christoph Deik As at the UCI MTB World Cup in Fort William, two Frenchmen dominated the iXS Downhill Cup race in Willingen. Cédric Taillefer won ahead of his compatriot Ian Guionnet. The fastest woman on the Ettelsberg was Sabine Vicze.

German Enduro Mountain Biking Championships

The first starting groups took to the track at 7.30am for the enduro race in Willingen.Photo: BIKE Festival The first starting groups took to the track at 7.30am for the enduro race in Willingen. The enduro riders had to fight their way through six timed sectors.Photo: BIKE Festival The enduro riders had to fight their way through six timed sectors. Just like last year: Raphaela Richter and Christian Textor (pictured) defended their German championship titles at the Enduro-DM in Willingen 2022 and took the black, red and gold championship jersey once again. <a href="https://www.bike-magazin.de/mtb_news/events_rennen/bike-festival-willingen-2022-deutsche-meisterschaft-enduro" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">More about the German Enduro Championship Willingen here</a>Photo: Miha Matavz Just like last year: Raphaela Richter and Christian Textor (pictured) defended their German championship titles at the Enduro-DM in Willingen 2022 and took the black, red and gold championship jersey once again. More about the German Enduro Championship Willingen here
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BIKE reader test as part of the festival

BIKE test manager Peter Nilges adjusts the suspension of reader tester Maik's bike.Photo: Max Fuchs BIKE test manager Peter Nilges adjusts the suspension of reader tester Maik's bike.

While one half of the editorial team reported live on the most exciting new features of the festival and the events, the test editorial team used the trails around the Ettelsberg for a reader test. Together with our top contenders Maik, Anton and Jan (from left to right), we took the Test group for BIKE 08/22 over flow trails, rough enduro trails and tough climbs. The test bikes: Two bikes each from the down-country, trail and all-mountain categories. The price limit is 4000 euros. You can find out which category the testers liked best and which bike they would have preferred to take home straight away in BIKE 8/22 - in stores from 5 July.

Spotlights: Eye-catchers on the festival site

Tibor Simai is back in the bike cosmos and immediately has his hands full. There are new grips from Lizard Skins at the Cosmic Sports stand. The Strata Lock-On are not only available in many different colours, they are also designed to offer first-class grip and cushioning at 118 grams. The diameter is 32.25 millimetres. The new Strata grips are priced at 31.99 euros.Photo: Peter Nilges Tibor Simai is back in the bike cosmos and immediately has his hands full. There are new grips from Lizard Skins at the Cosmic Sports stand. The Strata Lock-On are not only available in many different colours, they are also designed to offer first-class grip and cushioning at 118 grams. The diameter is 32.25 millimetres. The new Strata grips are priced at 31.99 euros. Surrounded by two AllergoSan employees, former MTB pro and pharmacist Wolfram Kurschat presents the new sports drink Omni-Power Carbotonic. The hypotonic (lower osmotic pressure than blood) and acid-free sports drink is designed to ensure energy supply before, during and after sport and is enriched with minerals. The hypotonic composition is intended to improve water absorption during prolonged exercise. Artificial additives have been completely omitted to optimise tolerability. The Carbotonic powder is also lactose-free, gluten-free and vegan. The 1 kilo tin costs 32.95 euros and is sufficient for around 12.5 litres.Photo: Peter Nilges Surrounded by two AllergoSan employees, former MTB pro and pharmacist Wolfram Kurschat presents the new sports drink Omni-Power Carbotonic. The hypotonic (lower osmotic pressure than blood) and acid-free sports drink is designed to ensure energy supply before, during and after sport and is enriched with minerals. The hypotonic composition is intended to improve water absorption during prolonged exercise. Artificial additives have been completely omitted to optimise tolerability. The Carbotonic powder is also lactose-free, gluten-free and vegan. The 1 kilo tin costs 32.95 euros and is sufficient for around 12.5 litres. The US brand Cane Creek now has two new headsets in its range. With the Hellbender 70 Lite, lightweight fans will get their money's worth. By using high-strength aluminium for the outer rings of the bearings, a weight reduction of 35 percent compared to a conventional headset is possible. At the same time, Cane Creek claims the same durability. In the lightest IS version, the headset weighs just 54 grams, including the headset claw, cap and clamping screw, which have also been reduced in weight. Incidentally, the headset claw is also suitable for forks with carbon steerer tubes.Photo: Peter Nilges The US brand Cane Creek now has two new headsets in its range. With the Hellbender 70 Lite, lightweight fans will get their money's worth. By using high-strength aluminium for the outer rings of the bearings, a weight reduction of 35 percent compared to a conventional headset is possible. At the same time, Cane Creek claims the same durability. In the lightest IS version, the headset weighs just 54 grams, including the headset claw, cap and clamping screw, which have also been reduced in weight. Incidentally, the headset claw is also suitable for forks with carbon steerer tubes. The second new headset in the range bears the name Hellbender 70 Slam and ensures a maximally low cockpit thanks to a particularly flat upper bearing shell. This change lowers the cockpit by six millimetres for more pressure on the front wheel and a sportier riding position. Both headsets cost 139.99 or 159.99 euros, depending on the version.Photo: Peter Nilges The second new headset in the range bears the name Hellbender 70 Slam and ensures a maximally low cockpit thanks to a particularly flat upper bearing shell. This change lowers the cockpit by six millimetres for more pressure on the front wheel and a sportier riding position. Both headsets cost 139.99 or 159.99 euros, depending on the version. The Californian brand SDG is taking off with three new mountain bike saddles. While the Bel Air V3 Max (left: 245 grams) also cuts a fine figure on e-MTBs thanks to its raised rear end, the Bel Air V3 Overland (centre: from 175 grams) is particularly suitable for gravel use. Last but not least, the Allure V2 is a new model specially designed for women (right: 255 grams). In the limited Surf Inspired Edition, the Allure V2 brings colour and good humour to the bike. All SDG saddles are available from 95 euros.Photo: Peter Nilges The Californian brand SDG is taking off with three new mountain bike saddles. While the Bel Air V3 Max (left: 245 grams) also cuts a fine figure on e-MTBs thanks to its raised rear end, the Bel Air V3 Overland (centre: from 175 grams) is particularly suitable for gravel use. Last but not least, the Allure V2 is a new model specially designed for women (right: 255 grams). In the limited Surf Inspired Edition, the Allure V2 brings colour and good humour to the bike. All SDG saddles are available from 95 euros.
Another new product from SDG are the Comp pedals, which have a composite cage. Available in many different colours, the pedals cost 59.99 euros and weigh 380 grams.Photo: Peter Nilges Another new product from SDG are the Comp pedals, which have a composite cage. Available in many different colours, the pedals cost 59.99 euros and weigh 380 grams. The first ergonomic flat pedal from SQlab, made of plastic, with a large platform to cover the V-shaped stance of many bikers. Slightly concave and outwardly rotated platform for an ergonomic stance. Three axle lengths available, weights from 425 grams, price: 79.95 euros.Photo: Stefan Frey The first ergonomic flat pedal from SQlab, made of plastic, with a large platform to cover the V-shaped stance of many bikers. Slightly concave and outwardly rotated platform for an ergonomic stance. Three axle lengths available, weights from 425 grams, price: 79.95 euros.

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