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- Red Bull had a floating, extremely narrow mountain bike obstacle course built on a lake near Eastnor Castle.
- Numerous British riders, including Kriss Kyle, failed to negotiate the wobbly scaffolding pole and ended up in the water.
- Only Danny MacAskill carefully completed the entire course and was the only one to stay dry.

​A balancing act above the water: there can only be one!

- Since 2004, the Red Bull District Ride has been bringing mountain bike freeriding right into the heart of the city – particularly in Nuremberg – with its urban slopestyle courses.
- With spectacular tricks, live streams and up to 120,000 spectators, the event has grown to become the world’s most-watched mountain bike competition.
- From 2026, the District Ride will take place in Groningen on entirely artificial ramps, featuring a full-fledged women’s slopestyle competition for the first time.

​Red Bull District Ride: When freeriding took the city by storm. A success story

- In 2026, Red Bull District Ride will transform Groningen city centre into a slopestyle course featuring three different districts for the first time.
- For the first time, there will be a full-scale women’s competition featuring six riders, including Robin Goomes, Johanna Nussbaumer and Harriet Burbidge-Smith.
- 15 riders will compete in the men’s event; the judging criteria will be difficulty, execution, variety, style, height and innovation; the final will be broadcast live on Red Bull TV on 25 July.

​Red Bull District Ride 2026: City. Style. Weightless.

- Hare’n Scramble is a new enduro event in Canazei/Val di Fassa, focusing on maximum trail fun, freedom of route choice and a sense of community.  
- Riders cover around 30 km and 5,000 metres of vertical descent across up to 18 trails; Tactics, pink hares and options such as the Blue Challenge characterise the format.  
- The event responds to changing booking and pricing behaviour, offers excellent value for money and is aimed at the wider amateur market.

New MTB event, Hare’n Scramble: “We’re bringing back the real fun of enduro”

​Mental imagery, chain jams & a false start: 2nd place! – Fischi rocks the Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa 2026: Stairs, Speed, Daring

- 32-inch mountain bikes made their World Cup debut in Lenzerheide; Alessandra Keller won bronze in the Short Track, whilst Mathias Flückiger finished 32nd.
- 32-inch bikes offer a smooth ride and speed on fast trails, but are less manoeuvrable than established 29-inch bikes in tight, technical sections.
- 32-inch bikes are regarded as a specialised tool for marathon and XC professionals; Thömus is launching a pre-production run of the Lightrider R32, limited to 50 units.

​World premiere in the 32-inch category: Keller takes a podium place on his 32-inch bike

- Everesting requires 8,848 metres of elevation gain on a single, unchanging route of ascents and descents, without any breaks for sleep.  
- For MTB, straight, quiet gravel climbs with a constant gradient of around 11.5% and 180–250 metres of elevation gain per lap are ideal.  
- The author’s sample route: 3.24 km and 184 metres of elevation gain per lap, around 48.4 repetitions, approximately 157 km and an estimated total time of 16 hours.

Choosing an Everesting MTB route: How to find the perfect route for the elevation gain challenge

- The Col du Galibier has been a key stage in the Tour de France since 1911 and, at 2,643 metres, was known as the ‘Roof of the Tour de France’ until 1937.
- In 2026, the Galibier will be the queen stage on 25 July; car-free cycling days: 29 June (south side only), 16 July and 4 August (south and north sides, 9 am–12 pm on each day).
- Northern ascent from Valloire (18.2 km, 1,239 m elevation gain, average gradient 7%, max. 9.5%), southern ascent from Col du Lautaret (8.6 km, 585 m elevation gain, average gradient 7%, max. 9.5%).

Car-free mountain passes 2026: Col du Galibier – to the ‘roof of the Tour de France’

- Urban downhill races are high-risk events for Fischbach; the pressure is constant, and mental strength and the on-site track walk are crucial.  
- He considers Valparaíso the most dangerous course, and Genoa to be faster but wider; as for Stuttgart, he avoids pre-race analysis to keep his cool.  
- Fischbach is racing on a modified Raymon Enduro, is able to train harder again and emphasises: prize money of around 6,000–6,500 euros doesn’t make anyone rich.

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa and Stuttgart 2026: “If you take it easy, you’ll be out in a flash”

- Lael Wilcox aims to break the absolute world record for the fastest round-the-world cycle ride and beat Mark Beaumont’s time of 78 days, 14 hours and 40 minutes.
- The 29,000-km route spans four continents in seven stages; Wilcox plans to cycle 386 km and spend 16 hours in the saddle each day with full crew support.
- Wilcox already holds the women’s world record (29,200 km in 108 days) and sees this new attempt as a statement about women’s capabilities and visibility in cycling.

Will she break the world record?: Lael Wilcox aims to become the fastest person to cycle around the world

- Nino Schurter has retired from the World Cup but continues to compete, becoming the first European to win the BC Bike Race, which features an exceptionally high proportion of trail riding.  
- The course in British Columbia impresses him with its long singletrack sections, technical North Shore elements, slabs and unique rainforests.  
- Since retiring from professional racing, his focus has been on fun, adventure and exploring new places; he rides on instinct without a fixed training plan and competes in races of his choice.

Nino Schurter: “Now I ride for fun rather than sticking to a training plan”

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Competitions

A balancing act above the water
There can only be one!

Red Bull District Ride
When freeriding took the city by storm. A success story

Red Bull District Ride 2026
City. Style. Weightless.

New MTB event, Hare’n Scramble
“We’re bringing back the real fun of enduro”

Mental imagery, chain jams & a false start
2nd place! – Fischi rocks the Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa 2026
Stairs, Speed, Daring

World premiere in the 32-inch category
Keller takes a podium place on his 32-inch bike

Choosing an Everesting MTB route
How to find the perfect route for the elevation gain challenge

Car-free mountain passes 2026
Col du Galibier – to the ‘roof of the Tour de France’

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa and Stuttgart 2026
“If you take it easy, you’ll be out in a flash”

Will she break the world record?
Lael Wilcox aims to become the fastest person to cycle around the world

Nino Schurter
“Now I ride for fun rather than sticking to a training plan”

Competitions

​A balancing act above the waterThere can only be one!

​Red Bull District RideWhen freeriding took the city by storm. A success story

​Red Bull District Ride 2026City. Style. Weightless.

New MTB event, Hare’n Scramble“We’re bringing back the real fun of enduro”

​Mental imagery, chain jams & a false start2nd place! – Fischi rocks the Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa 2026Stairs, Speed, Daring

​World premiere in the 32-inch categoryKeller takes a podium place on his 32-inch bike

Choosing an Everesting MTB routeHow to find the perfect route for the elevation gain challenge

Car-free mountain passes 2026Col du Galibier – to the ‘roof of the Tour de France’

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa and Stuttgart 2026“If you take it easy, you’ll be out in a flash”

Will she break the world record?Lael Wilcox aims to become the fastest person to cycle around the world

Nino Schurter“Now I ride for fun rather than sticking to a training plan”

A balancing act above the water
There can only be one!

Red Bull District Ride
When freeriding took the city by storm. A success story

Red Bull District Ride 2026
City. Style. Weightless.

New MTB event, Hare’n Scramble
“We’re bringing back the real fun of enduro”

Mental imagery, chain jams & a false start
2nd place! – Fischi rocks the Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa 2026
Stairs, Speed, Daring

World premiere in the 32-inch category
Keller takes a podium place on his 32-inch bike

Choosing an Everesting MTB route
How to find the perfect route for the elevation gain challenge

Car-free mountain passes 2026
Col du Galibier – to the ‘roof of the Tour de France’

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa and Stuttgart 2026
“If you take it easy, you’ll be out in a flash”

Will she break the world record?
Lael Wilcox aims to become the fastest person to cycle around the world

Nino Schurter
“Now I ride for fun rather than sticking to a training plan”